The passenger boat docked at the Tokyo pier. Kameyama and Kawamoto were whisked away by ambulance to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The remaining two, Kuroiwa and Nishimoto, were taken back to the Metropolitan Police Department by Inspector Samezaki. They were to be handed over to the Organized Crime Control Division's 5th Section, the unit specializing in drug trafficking.
The Aso family was also taken by the police. According to Superintendent Matsumoto, they would have their statements taken overnight and could leave by daybreak.
Hayashi Shuichi made an appointment with Mr. Aso to go to Beika Central Hospital together later that morning, then got into Inspector Megure's car to head home.
When they arrived downstairs at the Mouri residence, Inspector Megure watched as Shuichi got out. He was about to drive Kisaki Eri back to her apartment when the girl unexpectedly followed Shuichi out of the car.
"This... she..." Inspector Megure didn't quite react in time, a puzzled expression on his face.
Eri's face instantly turned red. She lowered her head, looking shy and fidgety.
"Eri is staying with me tonight," Shuichi said his thanks, then took the girl's hand and led her upstairs.
"Sigh, when will I ever get a girlfriend..." Inspector Megure watched their retreating figures with envy. He let out a slight sigh, then drove back to the Metropolitan Police Department. He still had overtime to work tonight!
Eri followed Shuichi inside. Even though she knew Reiko wasn't there, she still felt a wave of nervousness. Standing at the entryway, her feet felt as if they were nailed to the floor, afraid to venture further inside.
"What's wrong?" Shuichi took off his shoes, the corners of his mouth curling into a mischievous grin as he teased, "I didn't see you being this shy the last time you forced yourself on me."
"W-What nonsense are you talking about?" Eri turned beet red, her eyes widening into circles. "Who... who did that to you?"
"Does that not count as rape?" Shuichi blinked. "How about tonight I tie you to the bed, and then..."
"In your dreams!" Eri huffed angrily.
After playfully bickering for a while, the girl lost her earlier nervousness. She dragged her suitcase and went into her childhood friend's bedroom.
Shuichi wanted to follow her in, but Eri moved quickly, shutting the door immediately after entering.
"I'm changing into my pajamas. You're not allowed in!"
"Is that necessary? Didn't I see everything last time?" Shuichi pouted.
After a busy night, he was starting to feel hungry. He rummaged through the refrigerator for a while but only found a few slices of toast, two eggs, and a ham sausage.
With so little, a feast was obviously out of the question. Shuichi fired up the stove, fried the eggs, and made a simple sandwich.
Just as he took a bite of the sandwich, Eri walked out, changed into her pajamas, her hair loose and disheveled. "What are you eating?"
"Egg and ham sandwich. Want some?" Shuichi offered the plate.
Eri looked at the food in front of her, patted her tummy, and looked conflicted. "Eating this late... I'll definitely get fat."
"A little fat is good," Shuichi said casually. "More meat feels better to the touch."
"Feels better... you certainly know a lot about that, don't you?" Eri looked at him askance. "You touch Yukiko quite often, don't you?"
"I'm innocent!" Shuichi cried out loudly. "Yukiko and I have a pure friendship. You're a lawyer; how can you stain my innocence without evidence?"
"Hmph, do you even have any innocence left?" Eri rolled her eyes at him.
"True," Shuichi wiped away non-existent tears, feigning a pitiful look. "My innocence was already forcibly taken by a certain bad woman, and now she wants to deny it. Boo hoo..."
"Why do you keep bringing that up!" Eri bit her lip, a mix of shame and annoyance on her face. "You make it sound like I didn't lose anything either."
"Don't worry, I can bring this up for the rest of my life," Shuichi laughed. "Even when you turn into an old lady, I'll still..."
"Just eat your food! I won't turn into an old lady!"
Eri snatched the sandwich and stuffed it into Shuichi's mouth. Seeing him roll his eyes as he choked, she couldn't help but burst out laughing with a pfft. Then she muttered softly, "You just said you'd be with me for the rest of my life..."
"What did you say?" Shuichi was too busy swallowing the sandwich and didn't hear clearly.
Eri glared at him, then sat down at the table. She took a big bite of the sandwich and said fiercely, "If I get fat in the future and you dare to despise me, just watch how I deal with you!"
After the two had eaten and drunk their fill, Shuichi couldn't wait to get close to Eri, his hands wandering restlessly over her.
"Stop it! I'm going to wash up," Eri blushed slightly and swatted his hands away. "You clean up the kitchen."
Taking her toiletries from her suitcase, the girl ran to the bathroom.
Shuichi washed the dishes. By the time he finished, Eri had finished washing up too. He immediately leaned in for a kiss, but the girl smiled and pushed him away.
"Go wash up. You stink, don't touch me!"
"Yes, ma'am!"
Shuichi dragged out the syllable and hurried to wash his face and brush his teeth. When he was done, he realized the girl had already entered the shower room.
He reached out and turned the handle of the bathroom door. Whether Eri had forgotten or left it open on purpose, it was unlocked!
Shuichi hurriedly stripped off his clothes and barged in stark naked, pulling Eri, who was still showering, into his arms.
"Don't... don't touch... shower first..."
"We'll get sweaty in a bit and have to wash again anyway, so let's get down to business first!"
"Ah... I... I bought new lingerie..."
"There's no rush for that. Go back to the bedroom later, you can take your time showing me!"
The next day, the alarm clock rang on time.
Hayashi Shuichi, who had been working hard for most of the night, sleepily turned it off. Just as he was about to go back to sleep, the girl's reminder sounded in his ear.
"Wake up! Didn't you promise Mr. Aso you'd go to Beika Central Hospital?"
"...I completely forgot about that."
Shuichi sat up, yawning. Only then did he realize that Eri was already fully dressed and packing her luggage.
"What are you doing?"
"What else?" Eri glared at him, a hint of reproach in her eyes. "If I don't take everything with me and leave something behind, that precious little sister of yours will turn the house upside down..."
Shuichi didn't dare reply and hurriedly started getting dressed.
After washing up, he prepared to go downstairs to the izakaya to make breakfast. Unexpectedly, upon opening the door, he bumped into Mouri Kogoro coming down from upstairs.
"No way, did the sun rise from the west today?" Shuichi exclaimed in surprise. "You actually woke up early on a weekend?"
"I have a date with Ruri," Kogoro said triumphantly. "By the way, didn't you and Eri go to Moonlight Island? How come..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Eri walk out from behind Shuichi...
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