Not finding him, I returned to my car and followed the police car to the station. He was the main witness in this crime, so he was sure to show himself at the police station.
Thoughts swirled in my mind as I trailed behind them, pondering the peculiar turn of events. The city's usual hustle and bustle had given way to a somber atmosphere, with pedestrians gazing curiously at the commotion as they walked by.
RING RING RING
"Hello," I answered my phone when I saw that Ayumi was calling me.
"Yeah, I'm sorry, something came up. I promised to call you after I'm done. You can go home now," I explained before ending the call.
With Ayumi informed and my mind somewhat at ease, I turned my full attention back to driving.
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The police station was a sturdy, imposing building, with a facade made of grayish-blue bricks that gave it a somewhat stern appearance.
