I teach kendo in Tokyo

May 8, 1985, the first working day after Golden Week.

Kazuma finished washing his face in his bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror.

Three years have brought him the biggest change, that is his stubble.

At this time, Haru Liu arrived at the door of the bathroom. When he saw Kazuma standing inside, he said, You should shave your beard. It's your first day at work today, so you can leave a good impression on others.

Kazuma frowned: I shaved...

I've obviously seen it! Here, here! Qingliu said, stretching out his hand and pointing at the fish that slipped through the net in the corner of Kazuma's chin, Look, I touched it, it pricked my hand!

Kazuma pouted and picked up the electric shaver.

Qingliu frowned and complained: You can't shave cleanly with an electric shaver! Use shaving shampoo and a razor!

Kazuma objected stubbornly: That's prejudice. Electric shavers are the crystallization of the progress of technological civilization. Mine is the latest model given to me by Tamamo. It can fit the skin perfectly.

Kazuma said as he used a razor to carefully clean the spot that Haruru pointed out just now.

Qingliu sighed: Obviously he is an expert in Japanese swordsmanship, but he turns out to be afraid of razors.

I want you to take care of it. How is college?

It's okay. Qingliu responded, But last month I sang a death rock song in opera class, and the effect was outstanding.

Don't cause trouble to the professors. Their evaluation can determine your future in the music industry.

I don't care. I've already learned all the vocal skills in the class, and I can fly solo at any time. In the future, I can even survive as a rock singer.

Kazuma patted Haruyu on the head and said, I paid for your tuition. If you don't graduate from school and get your degree, be careful, I won't let you sing the songs I wrote in the future.

Eh? Do you still want to write music? Didn't you focus on official duties after you started working at the Metropolitan Police Department?

How can I afford the tuition for you guys with just the salary of the police? He Ma said and carefully checked the stubble on his neck. After confirming that nothing had slipped through the net, he put down the electric shaver and washed it. I didn't even wipe my face afterwards, I just left the bathroom with a wet face.

Kazuma entered the kitchen and greeted Chiyoko who was busy in front of the stove: Morning.

It's late. Chiyoko glanced at the clock on the wall. Be nervous. What will you do if you are late on your first day at work?

It's okay, I have a ride today. Kazuma sat behind the dining table. This newly bought dining table was wider than the previous one.

Chiyoko: Didn't you get your driver's license? When are you going to buy a car?

Don't worry, maybe the police will assign a car. Kazuma said, taking out hot slices of bread from the toaster and starting to spread peanut butter on them.

Qingliu also finished washing up at this time and came to the restaurant to take a seat.

Xiao Qian, have you taken my blue skirt to be washed? she asked.

Yes, there is a big piece of mud on that skirt. Maybe it was the work of a child nearby. Don't you also have a beige skirt?

Haruyu complained as she picked up the piece of bread, I want to wear a blue skirt today.

Don't complain, the beige color is quite nice. Chiyoko said as she brought a pot of miso soup over, and then filled a bowl for Haru and Kazuma.

I will be having a seminar this afternoon and will probably come back late. You can figure it out on your own, she said.

Seiryu glanced at Chiyoko and smiled: Seminar? Aren't you going on a date with Amao?

No. I haven't seen Amao for three days. Chiyoko said.

Kazuma looked at the calendar on the wall: It's three days, so you guys went to see a movie on the 5th? I see you have a poster for that movie back.

Yeah, what's wrong? Isn't it possible? Chiyoko asked.

Kazuma shrugged: Ah Mao will come back and take a look when he has time. Ever since he got the free transfer from me, why hasn't he come back at all?

He wants to review and prepare for the judicial examination.

The judicial examination now? Isn't he just a sophomore?

What if I fail the exam? Amao is a person with sufficient experience of failing the exam, unlike you, brother.

He Ma spread his hands and said: I passed the college entrance examination once, and I also passed the first-class civil servants once. You don't think this is just luck, do you?

Of course I don't think so. I just want to tell you, brother, that ordinary people have many restrictions when they live in this world, so they have to make multiple plans. Amao is not going home now just because he is working hard.

Kazuma curled his lips: You haven't even passed the door yet, why are you always turning out?

Brother, you should decide earlier who will take charge of our kitchen. You don't really have to wait for Mikako to come back, do you?

At this time, Qingliu, who had been eating silently, suddenly put down his chopsticks and poured a whole glass of milk into his mouth.

I'm done eating. She stood up, then put away all her dishes and washed them. While washing, she said, Can I go out with Kazuma in your car later?

I'll take you to the subway station. Musashino Music University and I don't have our way.

Okay. Qingliu said after washing the dishes and putting all the dishes and chopsticks into the disinfection cupboard.

Chiyoko looked at the cupboard and said, This disinfecting cupboard, when I used it last night, the light didn't feel particularly purple. Is this really ultraviolet light?

Oh, it would be nice to warm things up a little bit. We can't afford a better one. Kazuma said.

Chiyoko shrugged.

Kazuma also finished his meal, and he also packed up the dishes and put them in the sink. Just as he was about to wash them, Chiyoko said, Just leave them, and don't be late. I don't have class in the first period, so I'll wash them.

Kazuma nodded and turned to go back to the room to get dressed. At this time, Chiyoko said again: I've prepared your windbreaker for you. It's definitely like a detective.

Kazuma glanced at the windbreaker hanging on the coat hook in the room: I saw it.

He first returned to his desk and put on his holster - although the criminal police officer's gun had not yet been issued, Kazuma himself had a gun license and could carry the PPK pistol.

After putting on the holster, Kazuma put on his windbreaker.

The self in the mirror looks like a detective.

He picked up the electronic watch on the table and put it on.

It stands to reason that Kazuma, who graduated from the University of Tokyo and passed the Class A Civil Service Examination to enter the Metropolitan Police Department, should be a member of the gold watch team, but no one gave him a gold watch.

But the criminal police officer must have a watch. After all, he must often record the time during the handling of the case.

So Kazuma could only use an electronic watch to hold it up first.

After putting on his watch, Kazuma once again checked his appearance. At this time, he suddenly discovered that there was a stubble on the edge of his neck that seemed to have not been shaved clean.

He touched it with his hand, and it did feel a bit tingling.

But then there was the sound of a car horn outside the house.

Kazuma's ride today has obviously arrived at the door.

Chiyoko's voice came from the kitchen: Is this speaker for you, brother?

Kazuma replied: Yes. Today is also the day when Tamamo goes to work at the prosecutor's office, so she dropped me off on the way.

You ride in a woman's car on your first day at work. The title of romantic detective will probably stay with you for the rest of your life. By the way, will Tamamo come over for dinner tonight?

Aren't you having a seminar this afternoon?

Yes, there will be a dinner party later, and I will pack the things and bring them back. Both you and Qingliu can have them as a late-night snack.

Kazuma scratched his head and came out of the room, looking at Chiyoko who was cleaning up in the kitchen: It sounds like the two of us have become your puppies and kittens.

How can you have puppies and kittens that are so worry-free? Chiyoko said.

Kazuma shrugged and walked towards the entrance. Haruyu had already changed clothes and was waiting at the door.

She was wearing the yellow skirt that Chiyoko recommended just now, and a small waistcoat.

Kazuma looked at Qingliu's still flat chest and said, You haven't grown much in the past three years.

What do you mean, I've grown five centimeters! Qingliu retorted loudly.

It's no use just being taller.

Kazuma said as he dodged Seiryu's kick, put on his shoes and opened the door to go out. After he was out, he remembered that he didn't bring his driver's license, so he quickly turned back and picked up the driver's license and wallet that Chiyoko had prepared on the shoe cabinet.

Seiryu looked at Kazuma's figure and sighed, Are you okay?

No, no. Kazuma waved his hand and went out again. The first thing he saw was the package placed at the entrance of the courtyard.

Kazuma frowned and muttered: There's more.

He picked up the package, carried it back into the house, and placed it next to the shoe cabinet.

Qingliu: There are still some video tapes to return.

Yes. Kazuma looked helpless.

The movie released last year by Akito Anno and his colleagues is literally a masterpiece of fantasy. It is good at everything except not being a blockbuster.

Not only did Koji Okada deceive the Chiyo Consortium that invested in it, it would go to hundreds of theaters, but he also printed a lot of videotapes in one go. Naturally, he lost all his money.

Now Kazuma's dojo is used by them to store video tapes that have nowhere to store them.

It would cost a lot of money to destroy these things, so I had to save them for now.

Fortunately, Kazuma's dojo is large enough to accommodate it.

As soon as Kazuma moved the things in, Chiyoko from the kitchen poked her head out to take a look, and then sighed: Here it comes again? Didn't Okada-san say that after this thing gets a good reputation, it will become something that everyone wants to buy? A masterpiece of fantasy?

Kazuma smiled and said: It is indeed possible that that will happen, but I don't know how many years it will be. The only good thing is that the original soundtrack of this film is selling well.

All music is done by Kazuma, and if the original album sells well, it means Kazuma gets royalties.

Chiyoko, I'm leaving. Kazuma called to Chiyoko who retreated into the kitchen.

Okay, let's go, let's go. A perfunctory voice came from Chiyoko's side.

Kazuma went out again, and Seiryu followed him and closed the door behind him.

Kazuma looked at the car parked in front of the house.

Nissan. Kazuma was speechless.

Tamamo opened the door and pushed up her glasses: If you drive a European or American car to work, you will be criticized. After all, this is the current situation.

Now, at the time when Europe and the United States are launching a trade war against Japanese companies, the legendary Plaza Accord seems to be arriving a little later, and it is now said to be in intensive negotiations.

Kazuma looked at the Nissan car and scratched his head: I want to buy a Lamborghini...

You have to save your salary for many years to afford it, right? Qingliu asked, Otherwise, you can also ride your Harley to work.

Kazuma shrugged.

As expected, Tamamo was right. On the first day of work, it's better not to be too ostentatious.

Kazuma walked to the mailbox at the door, opened it, and found a postcard from England.

Kazuma took out the postcard and looked at the oil painting of London Bridge on the front. On the other hand, he saw the colorful cursive characters written by Mikako and read aloud: You have become a criminal policeman, right? Or did you regretfully fail? If you fail, you can Just imagine me crying. What bullshit.

Kazuma threw the postcard into the driver's seat and opened the door.

Tamamo got into the passenger seat, sat firmly and pulled the seat belt while asking: Will she come back next year?

yes.

Still living with that roommate who might be the princess?

Yeah. Kazuma responded while fastening his seat belt.

When Mikako's roommate returned to China last year, she was successfully spotted by the Crown Prince and became a candidate for the Crown Princess.

Then just like the history in Kazuma's memory, the girl immediately fled back to England, as if she planned to hide in England for the rest of her life.

According to what Mikako called back to brag about, the girl was in tears many times.

How much of this is true is unknown.

Kazuma turned around to confirm that Haruyu was also in the car, and then started the car.

Tamamo: Get off the car near Sakurada Gate, and then I'll drive to the prosecutor's office by myself.

Yes, Miss Prosecutor. Kazuma replied.

Qingliu said: I'll get off at the first subway station I pass by.

Okay. Remember not to sing rock music to your opera teacher again.

oh.

Kazuma drove along the road. While waiting for the traffic light at the intersection, a van stopped next to him. The driver lowered the window and honked the horn.

Kazuma glanced at him and realized it was Heita Nishikiyama, an old acquaintance.

Interpol-san, do you think my current driving is in compliance with the regulations? Nishikiyama Heita asked.

Kazuma: You bastard, did you confuse the traffic police with the criminal police? Be careful, I will ask that tough girl named Natsumi to arrest you.

Wow, thank you for that. Nishikiyama Heita smiled, But if you come to form a pair, then our bad relationship will have to continue.

The Organized Crime Countermeasures Section is organized into the Fourth Investigation Section, and Detective Shiratori is in that section.

Kazuma shrugged: It's still unknown which class I will be assigned to. Maybe they will put me in the police force.

Isn't that too unlucky? Nishikiyama Heita exclaimed. At that moment, the traffic light came on and he started the car, Goodbye then, Detective-san.

Kazuma waved.

Not long after Nishikiyama Heita left, Kazuma also waited for the green light and started steadily. After driving a few hundred meters forward, Qingliu pointed to the roadside and said, Okay, let me down.

Remember the access control when you go home at night. Kazuma told Qingliu.

I know. Qingliu got out of the car and ran to the subway entrance without looking back.

Kazuma started the car again.

At this time Tamamo said: You finally became a detective.

Yeah. I thought you would become a detective like me. Kazuma glanced at Tamamo.

The criminal police department is now very biased against women, but the prosecutor's office has begun to have female prosecutors. I made my choice after careful consideration.

Kazuma smiled: To be honest, I'm quite looking forward to investigating the case with you.

Don't think about it, just go and partner with uncle. Tamamo said with a smile.

Kazuma shook his head and focused on driving.

An hour later, the car arrived near Sakurada Gate, and the Metropolitan Police Department building could already be seen in the distance.

Kazuma glanced at Tamamo: Are you coming to pick me up after get off work tonight? Or should I take public transportation home?

The Metropolitan Police Department should provide you with a car. Tamamo said, I may have some entertainment after get off work, and you probably do too. Don't be greedy.

Kazuma nodded, opened the door and got out of the car.

In the car, Tamamo quickly moved from the passenger seat to the driver's seat.

Kazuma took a step back and watched Tamamo drive away.

When Tamamo's car was out of sight, he turned around and followed the flow of people across the road.

In the eyes of Kazuma, who was used to seeing high-rise buildings in later generations, the Metropolitan Police Building was not a tall building.

He just sighed politely and followed the flow of people to the entrance.

When going through the security check, Kazuma's gun caused a small commotion, but Kazuma showed his gun permit.

Several criminal policemen passing by the security check whispered: It's actually a PPK, a spy gun.

Newcomers with guns like this may not be directly assigned to the public security police.

Kazuma glanced at the senior who was chattering, and then asked the policeman who had just registered his gun license number: I am a new recruit to the police department. Where should I report?

The person who registered immediately took another look at Kazuma, and then his eyes fell on the electronic watch exposed from the sleeves of Kazuma's windbreaker.

At that moment, Kazuma saw a series of complicated expressions on the face of this uniformed policeman with the rank of patrol officer.

He pointed to the back and said: Did you see that policeman in police uniform? That is Policeman Hato who is responsible for receiving new recruits today from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He will convey your appointment.

Kazuma turned his head and looked in the direction pointed by the patrol, and saw several people in police uniforms waiting in front of the elevator door.

In addition to the people in police uniforms, there are also several young people wearing windbreakers, who must be Kazuma's contemporaries.

He Ma thanked the patrol for directions and walked towards the group of people.

As soon as the man with the official title saw Kazuma arriving, he smiled and said, It seems that the last newcomer has arrived today.

After the words fell, one of the newcomers reached out to Kazuma: Hiroaki Takeda, graduated from Meiji University.

Kazuma took the extended hand: Kazuma Kiryu, Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo.

Oh, East University Group. Takeda Hiroaki smiled, then looked at Kazuma's electronic watch, Um...

Just as Kazuma was about to speak, he suddenly saw Inspector Hato looking at his watch - a gold watch. As soon as the light of the gold watch appeared, it attracted everyone's attention.

If you want to exchange greetings, we can talk on the way up. Inspector Yuto put down his watch, Go to the Internal Affairs Department to complete the process first, and then you will be assigned a department. Don't worry, no matter which department you go to, there will be a veteran to guide you. Follow me now.

After saying that, Inspector Yuteng turned around and walked towards the elevator.

The group hurriedly followed.

Hiroaki Takeda whispered in Kazuma's ear: Don't all the Toda group wear gold watches?

Kazuma replied in a low voice: I'm poor.

Takeda Hiroaki glanced at Kazuma unexpectedly, and then laughed.

At this time, another police officer approached Kazuma and asked in a low voice: You...are that Kiryu Kazuma, right? The Apple Sword Master who won the Jade Dragon Banner for two consecutive years and was invincible at the East-West Japan Kendo Conference.

When Kazuma heard the nickname Apple Sword Master, he frowned, shook his head and said, A good man doesn't mention his bravery.

At this time, another police officer added: You have written a lot of songs, and you have affairs with many female singers!

I didn't. Kazuma categorically denied, It's all nonsense from Weekly Fang Chun.

Takeda Hiroaki glanced at the others and frowned at Kazuma: Why does a man of such turmoil like you come to the Metropolitan Police Department?

Because we cannot ignore the future of Tokyo. Kazuma responded.

Just at this time, the elevator reached the floor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

This way. Police officer Yu Teng was the first to exit the elevator door and strode towards his office.

The regular sound of typewriters could be heard from several offices passing by along the way. Obviously, although it was still early, the day's work had already begun.

The chief accountant is responsible for logging in to the personnel files. In fact, most of the content has been prepared and should be completed soon. Within an hour, you will go to the assigned department. Those with registration numbers come here to get your appointment shape.

Hiroaki Takeda first went through the formalities with Ma and then received the letter of appointment.

Oh, it's actually the No. 1 Search Division. He said excitedly, I just want to search it.

Kazuma stretched his head and glanced at Hiroaki Takeda.

Inspector Hato said to Takeda: People from the Criminal Department will come down later to take you away. You all go to the next room and wait. There is tea.

Takeda Hiroaki immediately turned around and left.

He Ma also finished the registration, and then a letter of appointment came into his hand.

He opened it and was dumbfounded.

Broadcasting class? He read out his class.

Kato pointed to the corridor outside the house: Go all the way along the corridor to the end, and then get on the elevator. The tenth floor is the battlefield for the broadcasting class. Be careful, reporters are very cunning.

Kazuma's mouth formed an O shape: Is this a mistake? I have a strong swordsmanship and a gun license. I can wear a PPK pistol. I should go to the scene!

Inspector Kato suddenly raised his eyebrows: Have you watched too many detective movies? Do you think Japanese criminal police have to use force every three days? Don't be stupid, Japanese criminal police don't have that need, most of the time they face boring investigations.

Kazuma wanted to say something more, but Inspector Kato urged impatiently: Okay, let's go! The advertising class is a fat job. Many reporters will squeeze in some money for exclusives. And recently, female reporters in the newspaper office have become more and more popular. There are more and more coming, many of them are super beautiful, come on you!

Kazuma pursed his lips, not wanting to say anything more, and exited the office directly. Following the instructions of Inspector Kato, he walked to the end of the corridor at the door, got on the elevator, and pressed the button for the tenth floor.

The elevator went up to the tenth floor quietly. As soon as the elevator door opened, Kazuma was suddenly dragged out of the elevator by a group of people before he could react.

Are you the new public relations officer? a bearded reporter asked.

Kazuma had a question mark on his face, but the reporter took the letter of appointment from him and opened it roughly.

It's really you! You're half an hour late!

Kazuma: Um, I just completed the formalities in the Accounting Section of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and just joined the job. I...

The reporter who had just checked the appointment letter shouted: You actually got a new person to fool us? Is this how you treat press freedom? I want to protest to the police chief!

At this time, Kazuma remembered Kato Police Inspector Masaru's words, and said: Well, theoretically, a senior from my department will take me on board.

At this time, all the reporters looked at Kazuma with sympathetic expressions.

The bearded reporter just now patted Kazuma on the shoulder: The last public relations officer, I just fainted yesterday due to cerebral congestion. There are four people in your department. Are you the replacement for the police department? Then you are now the highest-ranking police officer. .”

Kazuma's mouth formed an O shape: You... what did you do to the previous public relations officer?

I'm just advocating for press freedom, reporter Hu Zha said.

At this time, Kazuma suddenly discovered that a man in police uniform was hiding in the corner, gesturing desperately to him.

He Ma said to the reporters: Well, please allow me to hand over the work first.

We have waited until now! The newspapers are urging us for today's news! Youji shouted.

At this time, the bearded reporter said, Okay, if we don't let the new public relations officer figure out the situation, the press conference won't be held. We can just wait. There is air conditioning anyway.

After the words fell, the reporters gave way. He Ma grabbed his letter of appointment and walked towards the man in police uniform in the corner.