The First Investigation of Rookie Career Police Officer Akechi - Chapter 2
Chapter 2 : The reinforcements have arrived
“If it’s failure cases you’re interested in, we’ve got a few.”
As Kobayashi shifted his gaze towards the door, he noticed a young policewoman standing there. She had semi-long hair pulled back and wore slim-framed glasses, giving her an appearance that seemed scholarly. However, she had a mischievous smile on her face, and Kobayashi quickly recognized her. The policewoman placed one hand on her hip and extended the other towards Kobayashi, pointing her finger, and began to speak.
“Assistant Manager Kobayashi, you’re not bullying Assistant Inspector Akachi, are you? If anything happens, as the president of the ‘Protect Akachi-kun’ club, I won’t forgive you.”
“I would never do such a thing, you know. By the way, what’s the deal with that club? Weren’t you all quite busy in the Traffic Division?”
“Thanks to my processing capabilities, I can easily find time for this.” As she said this and pushed her glasses up while giving a sly smile, Kobayashi couldn’t help but smile wryly.
“You’re still the same, huh… Oh, I should introduce you to Akechi-kun. This is Officer Nakamura from the Traffic Division’s comedy department.”
“I’m in the Traffic General Affairs Department.”
Upon the correction, Nakamura saluted respectfully towards Akechi.
“I’m Officer Nanami Nakamura! You can call me Natchy! My hobby is reading, but the genres are a bit unconventional, so I’ll keep that a secret! Next time, with the volunteers from the station, I’d like to organize an event to admire… I mean, to gather around Deputy Chief Akechi!”
As she finished speaking, Nakamura winked. Kobayashi hurriedly provided an explanation.
“Akechi-kun, sorry about that, that’s just how she is. Please don’t let it bother you. You don’t have to call her, or feel obligated to attend.”
Fortunately, Akechi didn’t seem angry, he appeared to be struggling to hold back laughter. Relieved by this sight, Kobayashi began speaking to Nakamura.
“So, what are some examples of failures?”
“Do you remember the hit-and-run incident that happened in Nishiakabanedai six months ago?”
“Ah, the one involving the fatal accident right before the personnel transfer in April, which disrupted the Traffic Division’s farewell party. Haven’t they caught the culprit yet?”
“Yes, I heard from one of the senior investigators in the Traffic Division. They said the case hasn’t made much progress because they’re overwhelmed with other cases. Thanks to that, our Traffic Division Chief is in a tense mood, and our unit is bearing the brunt of their frustration.”
“Oh, that’s bad. It’s not just about the investigation going wrong; it feels like there could be problems within the organization too…”. While scratching his head, Kobayashi thought for a moment and then turned towards Akechi.
“Akechi-kun, what do you say? How about getting the records of this unresolved case and assisting in the investigation as part of our practical training? It might deviate from our initial plan a bit, but what’s your opinion?”
“Please, allow us to do it!”
Akechi responded energetically right away, his eyes gleaming with determination. Seeing this, Nakamura rushed over to Akechi, took both of his hands, and shook them vigorously.
“As expected of Deputy Chief Akechi! Admirable! Well then, I, Natchy, will coordinate with the Traffic Investigation Unit. Kobayashi, please talk to the Traffic Division Chief.”
After saying this, Nakamura rushed out of the room.
“Hey, wait a moment… Geez, she’s already gone.”
Kobayashi, in half disbelief, rose from the armchair and made his way to the Traffic Division Chief’s desk.
Translated by : Cutae30