The First Investigation of Rookie Career Police Officer Akechi - Chapter 34
Chapter 34 : Stakeout Part 1
“Stakeout?”
When faced with Akechi’s suggestion, both Kobayashi and Nakamura sought further information at the same time. Akechi then responded.
“Yes, that’s right. From our current perspective, Haruki and Endo have conspired to carry out an NBC terrorist attack on inadequately protected Self-Defense Force facilities, intending to use it as leverage to rapidly advance security improvements. Furthermore, it appears that they killed Yoshida and Vice Director Nagayama, making it look like an accident, to eliminate any obstacles to their plan.” Akechi continues speaking.
“To confirm that assumption, it may turn out to be fruitless. So, how about trying to find out what Haruki and Endo are discussing when they meet? Additionally, we could look for any evidence related to the murder of Yoshida and Vice Director Nagayama.”
When Akechi said that, Kobayashi paused for a moment and then asked.
“It makes sense, but where should we conduct the stakeout?”
Akechi replied to Kobayashi’s question.
“There are no signs of Endo Central Consultants using an office, and we are unsure of Endo’s location. Additionally, the Ministry of Defense has multiple entrances aside from the main gate, and a large number of staff, making it difficult to track Haruki’s movements. In that case, how about staking out at the Chinese restaurant ‘Aijen,’ where Endo and Haruki often meet?”
After listening to Akechi’s thoughts, Kobayashi replied with a smile.
“I see. I don’t know how many days it will take, but it might be worth a try. Do you know where Aijen is?”
“Yes, Natchy-san found it on the internet. It seems to be a small restaurant located a little far from Ikebukuro Station.”
After listening to Akechi’s explanation, Nakamura nodded with a self-satisfied expression. Kobayashi continued with a somewhat troubled look.
“If everything goes well, it would be great to get inside the restaurant, but since our faces are known to Haruki, we might have to stick with observing from a distance.”
“Don’t worry, Assistant Manager. I have a good idea!” For some reason, Nakamura raised her hand and spoke up.
“We can just use disguises. Leave it to me! I’ll bring the necessary outfits tomorrow.”
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The following morning, Nakamura arrived at the document storage room with a large suitcase. He began taking out several sets of clothes and tools from the suitcase and laid them out on a long table. Nakamura then started explaining to Kobayashi and Akechi, who were silently watching.
“Yes, thank you for waiting. I, Natchy, have prepared disguise equipment using all sorts of connections, including relatives and friends. Let’s start with this.”
Nakamura pointed to two sets of student uniforms and several spray cans placed at the edge of the table.
“Akechi-kun… I mean, Assistant Inspector Akechi, I’m thinking of having you disguise yourself as a high school student. For now, I have prepared a blazer and a dress with a stand-up collar for you. We also have temporary hair dye sprays available. You can choose from blonde, brown, or whatever you prefer.”
After that, Nakamura pointed to the dress next to the school uniform.
“Next, Natchy is the young mother of high school student Akechi-kun, so I have prepared a dress that my grandfather gave me the other day. For now, I am planning to take off my glasses and change my hairstyle.”
Then, Nakamura pointed to the hair clippers and fake mustache placed next to the dress.
“As for Assistant Manager Kobayashi, who will be playing the role of Akechi-kun’s strict father, we’ve prepared clippers and a fake mustache. Please quickly give yourself a clean-shaven look and attach the mustache. That’s all!”
After listening to Nakamura’s explanation, Akechi asked with a puzzled expression.
“Um, well, it’s better than the cross-dressing incident the other day, but do you think I can pass as a high school student, considering I’m a college student…?”
Nakamura answered immediately with full confidence. “You’ll be fine! In fact, you could pass for a middle school student if you wanted!”
“I-I see…”
With a complex expression, Akechi stared at the student uniform. Beside him, Kobayashi asked Nakamura in confusion.
“Am I the only one who looks odd here? Do I really need a full clean shave?”
With a smile, Nakamura answered. “Assistant Manager, your face doesn’t stand out much, so you might be fine without doing anything. If you don’t like the buzz cut, you can just wear the mustache.”
“I-Is that so….”
Kobayashi, also wearing a complex expression, stared at the clippers and fake mustache.
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Translated by : Cutae30