I'm Not a Detective

Japan has always been wary of people owning guns. It may be the first country in the history of the world to implement a private gun ban through buyback. Its strict gun management ranks it about second among modern countries - next to it The neighbor ranked first. This neighbor was more strict and banned some toy guns, which basically reached the limit of human beings.

Of course, the ban on guns here does not mean that no one can own a gun, but that "illegal possession of guns is strictly prohibited." Anyone caught will be punished without mercy, and the sentencing will only be severe.

Therefore, it is very troublesome to own a gun in Japan. According to the "Knife and Gun Control Act", if you want to own a long-barreled shotgun, you must first obtain a letter of recommendation from an organization such as a shooting club or hunting team, and find a guarantor;

Secondly, participate in full-time off-the-job study, pass strict written examinations, live ammunition shooting and gun maintenance assessments, and submit a mental health certificate to prove that you have no violent tendencies, anti-social tendencies or are preparing to commit suicide;

Thirdly, they must pass a strict background check and must not have a criminal record or be related to extremist groups. It is best not to have neighborhood disputes or economic disputes;

Finally, you must purchase firearms and ammunition at a designated location, submit all personal information to the relevant police departments, and provide the location where the firearms and ammunition are stored at any time.

At this point, it is legal for ordinary people to own a long-barreled shotgun, but this is only the beginning of the trouble. The police will require the shotgun to be inspected once a year, and will also send people for random inspections from time to time. The gun license will be tested every two to three years. You have to pay once for each test, and even in a place like Hirano where there are pastures and the demand for shotguns is very high in daily work, there is not much relaxation - the Japanese police are very worried about people modifying guns privately, even sawing the butts short. It's a crime, so I just want to take a look.

A gun inspection is more troublesome than an annual vehicle inspection. There is no way to find a way to have someone do it for you. It takes time and money. Therefore, unless it’s a job requirement or a real hunting enthusiast, most people really won’t take that trouble and spend that money. Not many people have shotguns.

Yuuto Matsuuchi is also an art columnist for a magazine. Among the people he has come into contact with recently, there are no ranchers, rangers, or professional hunters. By cross comparison, only hunting enthusiasts are left. Among the list of more than seventy people, only two people have shotguns in their names.

A man named Tokuyoshi Kenji, 37 years old, is a well-known painter who is keen on socializing and barely considered a socialite. He often gives advice in newspapers. He was once dissatisfied with the deceased's report on his new work and was in a small circle. Slandered and abused him.

The other one was Tatsuo Uchii, a 40-year-old art dealer who ran a large gallery. The deceased had interviewed him two days before he was killed, but according to police investigation, it was a normal interview and there were no problems.

Both of these people had certain suspicions, so they were both included in the police investigation list, but they also provided sufficient alibi. Kenji Tokuyoshi was testified by his students, and he had been painting in the studio that night, while Tatsu Uchii The husband's employee testified that after work, the two went to an izakaya to drink and chat about work, and then went to take a bath and get a massage. In the end, they were not satisfied and went to Uchii Tatsuo's house to continue drinking. The employee stayed overnight that night. The Uchii family.

The search headquarters also investigated the two alibis, interviewed relevant personnel, and followed the clues, and found a series of supporting evidence to confirm that they were not lying. In addition, the motive of the two men for committing the crime was not sufficient. It is very common for painters to slander and abuse reporters and critics behind their backs. If they want to die, they would have died a long time ago. Before today, Uchii Tatsuo had a close relationship with the deceased. They only knew him through work, and the deceased came to him on his own initiative.

Therefore, these two people were eliminated as suspects by the search headquarters at the first opportunity, and police resources were not wasted on them.

Qing Jian Ruri was very excited about this. She felt that the case was finally on the right track and began to move closer to the field of mystery novels that she was familiar with - it was no problem to choose one of the two classics. They were all small opening cases in mystery novels, which was suitable for novices. .

Moreover, she now believes in the "Hunter Theory" proposed by Takeshi Nanabahara. One of the alibi of the two suspects must be forged. The detective's destruction of the alibi is also a classic plot in mystery novels. She is looking forward to it. I started to wonder what kind of trick it was.

Takenori Nanahara roughly looked at the information of the two people and the previous inquiry transcripts, then looked at the clock, and decided to work overtime today. He turned to Nakano Eri and smiled: "Ms. Nakano, let's go now while it's still dark. Meet these two 'former suspects', I want to talk to them."

This was as it should be. Nakano Eri had no objection and ordered Okuno Taiji and Hidakaji to continue to complete the handover, sort out a large amount of information from the search headquarters, clean up the room, and listen to the phone to listen to the instructions. If they find someone who needs to be arrested, they will be called. Called them on the phone, and then set off with two high school students.

She watched with cold eyes along the way and found that the relationship between the high school couple was indeed a bit enviable and their relationship was very good. Takeshi Nanabahara had been worried about his girlfriend's safety and reminded her that the murderer's force level might be a bit high this time and asked her not to run around. Staying by his side, even when he goes to the bathroom, he has to wait at the door. Qingmi Ruri is a little shy, but she seems to be very heartwarming. She keeps nodding obediently, which is a bit cute.

Sure enough, college dating was pure enough. It was rare to see this scene in society. She had to sigh and adjusted her glasses several times.

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Nakano Eri sighed as he drove the car, it was fast and steady, and the three of them quickly arrived at the residence of the first suspect, Kenji Tokuyoshi.

Well, Kenji Tokuyoshi is a professional painter and works from home. His studio and studio are on the first floor of his home.

It was past five o'clock in the afternoon. Kenji Tokuyoshi was not busy and received them immediately, but he could not say that he was very enthusiastic. Especially when he heard that he was here again about the murder of Matsunai Yuuto, it was even more vague. I was in a bad mood, so I almost said, "You idiots are wasting my time again."

Of course, he did not refuse to cooperate with the police inquiry. After chatting for a while, he quickly called one of his students over, pointed at him and said: "Ichigaya U-kun can testify for me, I was at home that night, so Working in the studio.”

Ichigaya Ukun, whose full name is Ichigaya Uno, is in his mid-twenties, wearing black-rimmed glasses, and is elegant. Moreover, he is the kind of student who lives in the teacher's house, works as an assistant when working, and works as a nanny when not working. A natural alibi in a murder case.

At Takeshi Nanahara's signal, Qingmi Ruri began to ask excited questions about Ichigaya Uno, secretly comparing it with the previous police records to see if there was anything suspicious, but Kenji Tokuyoshi was painting in his exclusive small studio that night. He didn't rest until after 11 o'clock in the evening, and around nine o'clock, Ichigaya Uno also went to deliver tea once, and met him with his own eyes. At that time, Kenji Tokuyoshi was not going well with his creation and had a bad temper, and even scolded him for being troublesome. .

Overall, Tokuyoshi Kenji's alibi is not perfect. After all, no one accompanied him throughout the whole process, but it is difficult to question it.

Qingmi Ruri thought for a while, and then began to question Ichigaya Uno about his actions that night, trying to find out if there were any contradictions, but Ichigaya Uno's answer was not stumbling at all. That night, he was doing tidying up work in the large studio. Another classmate is also there and can help him prove it.

Well, now the alibi is even more impeccable. Qingmi Ruri can't find any problem, but Tokuyoshi Kenji looks at her with a little interest and interjects: "This... Qingmi-san, right? Qingmi-san, are you interested in becoming a model? Your skin is very good, your facial features are very deep, and the light and shadow on your face are very spiritual. When I see you, I suddenly have a lot of inspiration..."

Qingjian Liuli glanced at him in surprise, and found that this guy was indeed a famous painter, and he was very discerning. At first glance, he could tell that she was as cute and beautiful as a Tibetan fox. She was full of aura, which was a bit remarkable. No wonder She looks quite elegant and easy-going, but she has no interest in being a model. Her ideal is to become a famous detective and detective. She immediately refused and said politely: "Thank you for your kindness, but it still doesn't work. I have more ideas." You can do what you like.”

Well, if you persist in being unwavering for a hundred years, you must become Miss Liuli Moss or Liuli Police.

"That's such a pity." Tokuyoshi Kenji didn't force it. He just looked at Qingmi Ruri's delicate little face and felt the unique youthful aura of the girl with some regret. He took out a business card from his wallet and handed it to her. He smiled gently and said, "This is my business card. If you change your mind one day or become interested in art, you can contact me at any time."

Qingjian Liuli didn't want to accept it, and it would be useless if she did, but she didn't mean anything wrong. It seemed a bit rude not to accept the business card. Just as she was about to take it politely, Takeshi Qingyuan reached out and took the business card into his hand, and looked at it casually. He smiled and said: "It's really not necessary, Deguisang, you don't have to try to influence her, it's unnecessary, it will cost you your life."

He was really surprised. He didn't expect anyone to take a fancy to Qingmi Ruri, a stupid Tibetan fox. But no one in this world could touch his housekeeping robot, air freshener, and stab-proof clothing. This was something he had to do with great effort. It would take a long time to get it, so how could he be indifferent, especially since he was sitting on the side, which made him look like a human being, and he couldn't bear it, so he couldn't answer the phone.

He seemed to be accusing Kenji Tokuyoshi of having bad intentions, but Kenji Tokuyoshi was a man of his own, so he did not get angry directly, but just glanced at him with disdain, leaned back on the sofa and said, "What does this classmate mean? Every artist will find his or her own muse. This is normal. Don’t think too much and don’t speak too rudely. By the way, didn’t your parents teach you how to talk to adults?”

Takeshi Nanahara smiled: "I've taught you, so I won't worry about this aspect. In fact, if you really just admire her, I wouldn't mind sending her out to work. Modeling is also a serious job, but the problem is that you are not , No one would let a guy who has been a lover for a long time get close to his female friend, right?"

The more he spoke, the more impolite and un-Japanese he said. Everyone in the visitor room looked at him and Tokuyoshi Kenji in surprise.

Ichigaya Uno, who was called to testify, was surprised at first, and stood up to scold him. But halfway up, he seemed to remember something, and the expression on his face turned thoughtful again. He bent over and stood there for a moment, while Qingmi Ruri subconsciously She clenched her little fists and glared at Tokuyoshi Kenji. She didn't expect that this guy would dare to have ill intentions towards her. No wonder his face was ugly and ferocious. In the past, she would have knocked out three of his teeth with one punch.

Kenji Tokuyoshi's face turned completely dark. He didn't expect Takeshi Nanahara to speak so unscrupulously and completely regardless of the consequences, but he didn't yell at Takeshi Nanahara. He stared at him for a moment and said directly to Eri Nakano: "I will cooperate with the police investigation. Is this how the police treat citizens? I will call the Wooten Police Department and you can leave now."

Takeshi Nanahara stood up and said with a smile: "You can complain as you like, but before I leave, just in case, can you let me visit the studio?"

Tokuyoshi Kenji was so bored that he waved his hands indiscriminately and said impatiently: "It's inconvenient, you can leave. I really want to bring a search warrant next time, if you can apply for it."

"Okay, I guess it's hard to apply." Takeshi Nanahara said indifferently, "Then I'll go back and talk to Madam. It should be easy to make a phone call."

Tokuyoshi Kenji sat there unmoved and didn't even want to give it away. He laughed and said: "You are really naive. I have hired many models of all ages. Do you think you can destroy us by just saying something?" The relationship between husband and wife? Forget it, considering your young age, I won’t sue you for defamation. Leave now and don’t waste my time again in the future."

It's really unlucky, how come you meet such a sensitive psychopath, why do you protect your shortcomings so much? What a pity for that girl.

Takeshi Nanahara didn't leave. He tilted his head and glanced at him. He couldn't help but smile: "I'm already polite to you, and I don't want to meddle in your business. You can just cooperate and cooperate without causing trouble. But you still dare to Cursing me in my heart..."

Having said this, he bent down and whispered quickly in his ear, straightened up and smiled again, "Now that you can reorganize your language, I want to see the studio."