The First Investigation of Rookie Career Police Officer Akechi - Chapter 23
Chapter 23 : Akechi’s Crisis Part 2
Thrown and tossed, Kadono collapsed into a heap of garbage bags in the trash storage area. As he lay there, Kobayashi approached and grabbed Kadono by the collar, lifting him up. Observing Akechi’s unusual demeanor, Kobayashi glared at Kadono and inquired sharply.
“What did you do?”
“J-just a little sleeping pill…”
“This scoundrel!” Kobayashi threw Kadono back into the pile of garbage bags once more. Kadono struggled for a while amidst the heap of trash bags, but eventually drifted off to sleep.
“You, I’m going to make you explain everything thoroughly next time.”
After spitting those words, Kobayashi rushed over to Akechi. As soon as Akechi noticed Kobayashi’s presence, perhaps feeling relieved, he collapsed onto Kobayashi’s body, his strength draining away. In a panic, Kobayashi quickly embraced and supported him.
“Akechi-kun ! Are you alright ?”
“I-I’m sorry….”
“I’m sorry too! It took me some time to find this place. Natchy and Mayumi-san will be here soon too.”
“…Ka-Kadono was connected to Haruki.”
“You did so well! You really did!”
Kobayashi gently patted Akechi’s head while hugging him. Akechi fell asleep before he knew it.
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The next day, Sunday morning, Akechi woke up in his own bed at home. His butler stood beside the bed in his formal attire. Akechi rubbed his eyes and spoke to the butler.
“Ah, good morning, Jiiya[1]. I had a strange dream last night. For some reason, I was dressed as a woman, and after having dinner with an unfamiliar man, I felt like I was about to be attacked. But then, Kobayashi-san came to my rescue in the nick of time…”
After talking that far, Akechi remembered that all of his dreams were reality. He abruptly sat up in bed. Checking his attire, he found himself in his pajamas. His head was pounding, he had a hangover. The butler spoke gently to him.
“Good morning, Keiichiro-sama. Mayumi-sama, Kobayashi-sama, and Nakamura-sama are waiting for you.”
Beside the butler, Mayumi stood, and behind her were Kobayashi and Nakamura. Mayumi embraced Akechi in his bed.
“I’m sorry! It’s my fault for suggesting something strange…”
“No, sis. I made the final decision. Plus, I’m glad I could protect you from Kadono,” While still embraced by Akechi, Mayumi began to cry. Akechi gently held her, and the scene appeared so beautifully ethereal, almost like a painting, that it felt divine.
“Beautiful sibling’s love from beautiful siblings…. it’s truly precious” As Nakamura gazed at Akechi and Mayumi, she murmured softly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Kobayashi approached the bed and bowed deeply to Akechi and Mayumi.
“It was a mistake in my judgment. I didn’t fully consider the risks of Kadono. Also, if Jiiya-san hadn’t installed the GPS location tracking app on Akechi-kun’s phone, I wouldn’t have been able to go to help him. I’m sorry.”
In a flustered manner, Akechi spoke to Kobayashi. “P-please raise your head! I was the one who made the decision to do it, and I didn’t know that Kadono would do something like that. Besides, Kobayashi-san bravely came to my rescue when I was in a pinch. I almost fell for you, Kobayashi-san.”
Upon saying this, Akechi laughed, and his laughter was contagious, making everyone else laugh as well. As the atmosphere lightened, the butler brought water and medication, placing them on the bedside table. Akechi looked at it and spoke to him.
“Thank you, Jiiya. I’m sorry for making you worry.”
“Your safety is what matters.” After saying that, the butler spoke to everyone.
“Everyone, you must be tired. How about taking a shower? We have prepared attire not only for young lady Mayumi but also for Kobayashi-sama and Nakamura-sama, so please rest assured. Afterward, we can have a slightly delayed breakfast.” Upon hearing this, Nakamura’s stomach growled loudly, causing everyone to laugh.
??(Jiiya) – elderly manservant??
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Translated by : Cutae30