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Chapter 67 Doubt

Nakajima Takuto couldn't hide the shock on his face.

He thought it was just a brutal murder.

Unexpectedly, this case involved Akikawa Sosuke, the man who taught him a painful lesson.

Nakajima Takuto looked at the contents recorded above.
I feel that the image of Akikawa Sosuke in Nishihara Koichi's confession is completely different from the image of the "child" in my memory.

"Is Xiyuan's confession credible? He said that after Qiuchuan was framed, the blame was put back on him again?!"

"Not to mention that with Qiuchuan's mental age, it is impossible for him to do such a thing."

"I simply cannot understand Qiu Chuan's motive for doing such a thing. It's a thankless task, and isn't he afraid of being discovered?"

There was disbelief in Nakajima Takuto's tone.

"Fifty percent, but I don't think Xiyuan has any reason to lie."

Kyoushi Toda lit a cigarette, took a puff, and spoke slowly.

"In that case, wouldn't it be better to let Nishihara say it again in front of the camera? With Nishihara's confession, we can apply for a search warrant."

Before Nakajima Takuto could finish his words, he saw Toda Kyoushi shaking his hands impatiently.

"Are you stupid? Even if this is true, do you have any evidence?"

"Let me ask you, do you think that Qiuchuan can break the jaw of an adult?"

"No, it's impossible! Half a year ago, he was as thin as a bamboo pole. It felt like he would break if I bent him lightly. How could he have such great strength?"

"Where did the life reaction near the deceased's broken tongue and inside his mouth come from? According to what Nishihara said, Uesugi Misaki was already dead at the time."

"This"

"There is also the alteration of the time of the victim's murder. As long as this kind of thing is not discovered on the spot, it is impossible to overturn the case later."

"You mean, Xiyuan is lying?"

Takuto Nakajima asked.

"Do you know why I said I was only 50 percent sure?"

Toda Kyoushi looked at Nakajima Takuto and asked back.

"Based on my intuition gained from my years as a detective, I am 90% sure that Nishihara Koichi just let down his guard and confessed the truth."

“But facts are not the same as truth.”

"Because Nishihara Hiroichi hates Akikawa, his guess may be seriously biased."

"From what you said, Qiuchuan didn't have the conditions to commit the crime, and we can't think of his method for the time being, so the probability is reduced to 50%."

"But if that 50% possibility is true, then Akikawa is a criminal genius, so talented that the detectives can't figure out his methods."

"However, if I were to say that Akikawa's greatest 'contribution' to me was to get Nishihara Koichi to confess in person that he had committed murder."

When Kyoushi Toda thought of Koichi Nishihara, a sarcastic smile appeared on his face again.

"Then this."

Takuto Nakajima was speechless, and for a moment he was unable to understand Toda Kyoushi's intention.

"I originally thought that Nishihara might be lying, but since you said that Akikawa was also the victim of the last car accident, it's a bit of a coincidence."

"Detectives are indeed capable, but they are too obsessed with human nature and evidence, which is why many criminals are still able to get away with it."

"In my opinion, once I confirm that a person is a criminal, I don't have to treat him as a human being anymore, and I won't allow him to continue to harm others."

Kyoushi Toda flicked the cigarette in his hand and exhaled a wisp of white smoke.

"Oh, by the way, can you ask Officer Sato for the files on the car accident case? I heard that the case has not been closed yet?"

"Yes. After checking the video footage at the entrance and exit of the national highway, they found that there were too many motorcycle riders who matched the image of the criminal in Akikawa's confession. The police had difficulty identifying the criminal at all."

"Or is it possible that he made all this up? He deliberately used the most common image of a motorcyclist to confuse the police."

"I don't know much about the follow-up of that case, but I heard that all the evidence at the time proved that there was a third party who committed the crime."

Said Nakajima Takuto.

"Go get the case file first."

"If I think there's nothing wrong with Akikawa after reviewing it, then the matter will be over."

"But if there is a problem, it's very simple."

"Just go ask in person and you'll know, right?"

Takuto Nakajima couldn't help but shudder when he saw the smile on Kyoji Toda's face.
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"I feel like Mr. Akikawa is now in better shape than when we first met."

"Although my figure still looks a little thin, I need to add some padding inside my clothes to look normal." In the dressing room of the Empire Theatre.

The agent, Itakura Misaki, was talking nonstop to Akikawa Sousuke.

It has been a month since the first day of performance of the last stage play "The Lost City Girls: Voices of the Dead".

Because the actor who played a minor supporting role in the play was suspected of murder,

And another actor in a minor supporting role was injured.

This ultimately led to the stage play having to be postponed.

Danny Heckl, who was originally played by Koichi Nishihara, was recast by director Mine Takemura, and rehearsals were intensified during the time when Sosuke Akikawa was recovering from his injury.

Akikawa Sosuke returned to the Imperial Theatre a week ago to participate in rehearsals.

And today is the day when "The Lost City Girls: Voices of the Dead" begins to be performed again at the Empire Theatre.

Itakura Misaki stood opposite Akikawa Sousuke.

Looking at the scar revealed under his lifted bangs, an expression of great regret appeared on his face.

"Alas, it's still a scar. Mr. Akikawa has such a delicate face, it's such a pity."

"Anyway, the scar is on my forehead and I can't see it when I let my bangs down. It's no problem."

Akikawa Sosuke felt that the scar on his forehead was not very obvious, so he didn't care much about it.

"Besides, with the current level of medical aesthetics, isn't it easy to cover up this kind of scar?"

"But cosmetic surgery is expensive! Mr. Akikawa, you haven't even finished your first job yet!"

"I'm not short of money, I just don't think it's necessary."

“What an infuriating statement!”

Just as Itakura Misaki was chatting casually with Akikawa Sousuke, she heard Akikawa Sousuke suddenly say:
"By the way, the show is about to start, doesn't Ms. Itakura need to go to the audience?"

"Well, I'm a little worried that Mr. Akikawa might be attacked by someone again."

"How is this possible? Do I have a physique that can cause harm?"

“That’s true.”

Itakura Misaki smiled awkwardly.

Then, after looking at the makeup artist who was applying makeup seriously, she whispered:
"By the way, Mr. Akikawa, have you seen today's news?"

"what happened?"

"News just broke that Mr. Nishihara actually attacked a police officer in the interrogation room of the Metropolitan Police Department the day after his arrest!!"

"Oh?"

This was the first time Akikawa Sosuke heard of this matter.

"Sure enough, a bad guy like him is rotten to the core!"

"Not only did he murder, he also tortured the victim. He showed no remorse even after being arrested and taken to the Metropolitan Police Department, and even tried to attack the police!"

"This kind of person should be sentenced to death!"

Itakura Misaki said viciously.

Although she was not a victim, she hated Koichi Nishihara.

"Okay, if you don't get going, the show is really about to start."

Akikawa Sosuke chuckled and reminded the indignant agent.

"Ah, yes! I'm leaving now! Come on, Mr. Akikawa!"

After looking at the time, Itakura Misaki also showed a shocked expression and hurriedly left the dressing room.

Not long after Itakura Misaki left, the makeup artist also finished her work.

After hearing the makeup artist close the door and leave, Akikawa Sosuke slowly opened his eyes.

Only Akikawa Sosuke knew the answer.

Of the crimes reported by the media, only the murder was true.

However, Koichi Nishihara's behavior of attacking police officers is inconsistent with his image.