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"Finish writing this book first! Right now, a lot of people want to lock you in a dark room, praying that you'll become a creature that can only write novels!"
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Chapter 202 The Cicadas Are Chirping, People Are Going Mad (3/?)
The cicadas were chirping incessantly, which was quite annoying.
The enthusiasm and temperature of summer vacation are directly proportional.
As your enthusiasm rises, Tokyo's humid heat will teach you a lesson.
Once the rainy season is over, temperatures rise steadily, and in this kind of weather, air conditioning is the best companion.
Aki Tomoya arrived at UDI in the morning, enjoying the air conditioning in the office. Work hadn't started yet, so he chatted with people in the office.
"Mr. Tadokoro's lawsuit must have been settled out of court."
He mentioned that his contact with the first body was related to a medical dispute.
The family of the deceased, Mr. Tadokoro, eventually sued the hospital, arguing about the patient's and his family's right to know, and whether the hospital had neglected its duty to clearly explain the potential risks of treatment to the family.
Because of this incident, UDI's autopsy results and the hospital's original death certificate were both brought to court.
“Aki-kun is still keeping an eye on that matter. I remember Dr. Sakamoto made a trip about it before, right?” Mikoto Misumi turned to look at him.
"Well, the lawyer who took on this case is a lecturer at my friend's university."
Aki Tomoya only started paying attention to this matter because he had talked about it with Kato Megumi.
The lecturer, in court, used words of condemnation and regret to criticize the hospital, emphasizing the need to raise public awareness of lidocaine allergies.
Even so, the bereaved family members were under considerable pressure and preferred to settle out of court and receive compensation from the hospital to avoid further trouble.
The fact that Kato Megumi was able to obtain such firsthand information shows that she is quite popular at university.
"An out-of-court settlement is good enough; there's no point in dragging things out with the hospital."
Mikoto Misumi felt that an out-of-court settlement would be understandable.
After all, considering the practicalities, the hospital's compensation can alleviate the burden of a family losing its main breadwinner and the person who was the pillar of the family passing away. Continuing to sue doesn't actually offer them much hope.
Reaching a settlement with the hospital is a good outcome.
However, the fact that a reconciliation was reached so quickly might mean that this was the initial goal.
Just as they were chatting, Chief Kamikura Yasuo suddenly walked into the office and said seriously, "New job, to go to the scene, a request from the police."
He paused after speaking and looked at the staff in the office.
As usual, the Nakado class, including Aki Tomoya, only had two people in the office, while the Misumi class, well, there was no recorder, so there were also two people.
"Dr. Misumi, could you ask your class to go? If possible, could Aki-kun also help out?"
"Hey, this looks like a murder scene, is that alright?"
No sooner had the director finished speaking than Tokai Rin Yuko asked a question.
UDI's budget is handled by both the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the National Police Agency, so with official mandates, there's no room for negligence.
The police's request is most likely related to the murder case.
And we still need to go to the scene, but it's hard to say what the situation will be like there.
Before coming to UDI, these people were all seasoned veterans, accustomed to all kinds of murder scenes and victims who died in all sorts of ways.
Although Aki Tomoya had been there for a week and quickly got used to the work environment at UDI, this was his first time working at a murder scene.
"...I was mentally prepared."
Aki Tomoya thought for a moment and then nodded.
A grown man wouldn't back down in the face of battle.
"He's a very reliable little man, isn't he, Mikoto!"
Tokai Rin Yuko gazed admiringly at Aki Tomoya.
She dislikes spoiled boys, but the new part-time worker at the office is performing quite well so far.
Mikoto Misumi nodded with a subtle expression, then turned to Tomoya Aki and kindly reminded him, "If you feel unwell, be sure to speak up immediately. Also, be careful, corpses are dangerous, and so are crime scenes!"
This earnest reminder served as a preventative measure for him.
At this point, Chief Kamikura Yasuo began to explain the known situation: "In Nishimushashino, someone found two large black plastic bags with bloodstains on them on the edge of a lake, so they called the police. The police contacted us and said it was a dismemberment case and they needed our assistance."
Dismemberment case...
Aki Tomoya's eyelids twitched, and he began to comfort himself.
This seems to be more than just a normal thrill.
He rubbed his eyes, swallowed hard, and became slightly nervous.
Such a reaction is not surprising to outsiders. After all, this is extremely exciting for the newlyweds, and the scene will only be more exciting.
"It's alright. Dr. Nakado said that when a person dies, all you see when you cut them open is a pile of flesh. Just consider it as if they were cut open beforehand..."
Aki Tomoya comforted himself in the same way.
I have to say, it made me feel a little better.
Afterwards, they put on their UDI uniforms and followed the two women from the Sancheng class. He noticed how calm their expressions were, and they even chatted about other things as they walked away.
"It's a pity that there's no Conan or Kindaichi in the real world, so we'll have to work hard."
Tokai Rin Yuko turned around and smiled at him.
Meanwhile, Mikoto Misumi said in the same tone, "If Conan goes anywhere, people will die. It's not good, is it?"
Influenced by them, Aki Tomoya also relaxed.
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The lake area in Nishimushashino where the black plastic bag was found has been cordoned off by the police.
A group of reporters had already been stopped outside.
Three people wearing UDI uniforms and work badges were led into the scene by police officers.
"They're finally here! Hurry up and collect them, then piece the bodies back together!"
The detectives at the Nishimushashino Police Station breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the UDI officers arrive.
"He really likes to boss people around. Even without Conan, Mouri-san still exists!"
Tokai Rin Yuko complained.
The police are already conducting an on-site investigation, while UDI will be responsible for piecing together the dismembered body and determining the cause of death.
"Newbie?"
Mori Tadashi looked curiously at the boy behind them who was observing the scene.
"She doesn't look very old."
"But he's young, and he's a student at Tokyo University, which is much more useful than some detective."
"Hey, you're being way too rude!"
Seeing that they were about to start arguing, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but think to himself, "Is the relationship between forensic doctors and police officers really that bad?"
However, having already arrived at the scene, he didn't have time to think about anything else.
Wearing masks and gloves, Aki Tomoya entered the scene and, following behind Mikoto Misumi and Yuko Tokai, witnessed a shocking scene.
"Feeling unwell? Nauseous? If so, please tell me."
Mikoto Misumi turned around and asked gently, which slightly calmed the boy's mood.
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Chapter 203 Why do such a thing? (4/?)
Who would do such a thing?
A deranged serial killer?
Simply seeking thrills?
Revenge on society?
This wasn't a TV drama; it was something that actually happened right before my eyes. The shocking scene created an impact that surged through Aki Tomoya's heart like a tidal wave.
My brain started to struggle to process the information, and my mind was even more restless.
With the help and reminders of the two seniors in Misumi's class, Aki Tomoya recovered for a while and then began to help.
The time spent at a crime scene can be unbearable. If the body is normal, it's fine, but if it's abnormal, it will inevitably affect you.
For Mikoto Misumi and Yuko Tokai, who were seasoned veterans and had long been tempered by countless battles, it was already a habit.