Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

On the way back to the office.

Koizumi did not ask what the "Tobacco Man" said to Furuya Rei alone after he left the office.

After she refused to be recruited, she was politely asked to leave the meeting room.

Koizumi has a peaceful mindset.

She is not a member of the public security department, so it is normal for her to be treated differently.

The "Tobacco Man" obviously did not want to give up on her as a high-quality potential stock, so he asked her to think about it carefully and not to rush to reply.

So Koizumi gave the other party a way out and promised to think about it carefully.

Then, she was asked to wait in another office, which was a clean room without any monitoring or surveillance equipment.

While waiting alone, Koizumi reviewed the conversation he had just had with the "tobacco man".

Oh, consider...

What the hell is going on?

If she really accepted the amnesty from the Public Security Bureau, she would become a comrade-in-arms with the same interests as the five-member group.

But her starting point of interests is clearly different from those of the Five, and even different from those of the organization and Gin.

It's really ridiculous. She was almost tempted by the benefits offered by the "Tobacco Man" just now, even though it was obvious that everything he promised was just castles in the air.

She almost forgot her original intention and goal.

However, although Koizumi did not ask anything, Furiya Rei took the initiative to tell him everything about his conversation with the "Tobacco Man".

"I understand your choice. After all, if you really accept that identity, it will be difficult to use many of your methods. I don't think there is anything wrong with your refusal.

"And I haven't made a final decision. As long as you leave this opening, you will have a way to return when you want to.

"And then, probably because they couldn't win you over, the target became me. Thanks to you, I'm now a deputy inspector."

Koizumi frowned.

"Only a deputy inspector? They are still too narrow-minded."

"After all, I have only been working for a short time, my experience is not as deep as yours, and my achievements are limited. I can't surpass your level."

"Then there is another thing. Thanks to you, not only the Metropolitan Police Department, but also the National Police Agency will be shaken. Because this incident is too big, not only the Security Department, but the entire National Police Agency will probably be investigated and sorted out. The focus this time is to investigate corruption and malfeasance."

Koizumi: "What does this have to do with me? I don't want to take the blame."

Furiya Rei laughed happily: "Ha, go ask the police chief who was dismissed because of you and see if he believes it."

"…Why are you so happy? Is there anything good for you here?"

"I guess so? After the anti-corruption campaign, more people are doing practical work. At least my job will be easier and I won't encounter embarrassing situations like you."

"Oh, aren't you worried about more people pointing fingers at you?"

"Probably not. The man from the National Committee agreed to give me enough autonomy to do things conveniently in front of the 'highest official'. It's great that I don't have to report everything to the higher authorities for approval.

"Oh, yes, there is one more thing. Because there is no suitable candidate in the public security department for the time being, the management and control of TSE does not need to be handed over for the time being. It will be handed over to me. So you don't have to rush to withdraw Nekozuka and Takagi Ken's people. Just maintain the status quo. This way it will be convenient for you to cooperate with your actions in the future.

"Even if you say that this company has fulfilled its mission for you, it still means a lot to the organization. Especially since it involves the American consulate and Nae Oyamada's campaign for mayor of Tokyo."

How could Koizumi not understand Furuya Rei's little thoughts? He laughed and said, "Eh? But I have other uses for those two people soon."

Fūya Rei's smile froze.

He coughed lightly: "Eh... so fast?"

Koizumi laughed: "Are you scared by the workload of TSE?"

Ah, I’ve been seen through.

Furiya Ling's face turned red, but he nodded helplessly and admitted, "Yes, that's right. First of all, I can't devote all my time to this company. Second, even if I were in charge, I don't have any work experience in this area. As an outsider, I think it's better not to interfere without permission."

Koizumi laughed and said, "Then why don't you just form a team that can help you do the work?"

"Well, that's easy to say, but where can I build this team?"

"Aren't there ready-made manpower?"

"Eh?"

Koizumi looked at Furiya Rei with a smile and did not explain further, giving him time to think.

Fūya Rei was silent for a long time, and finally spoke hesitantly: "The manpower you mentioned, are you referring to Yamada Taro?"

Koizumi smiled and said, "You think he is untrustworthy?"

Furuya Rei immediately replied, "No. Although he has resigned, his sense of responsibility to society is stronger than most active police officers."

"You think he's not competent enough for the job?"

"how come!"

"You think he is someone in the gray area, whose style of behavior is too violent and casual, and he is not compatible with you?"

“…A little bit. But if he were to work at TSE, maybe his style would be the most suitable.”

Koizumi smiled and said meaningfully, "So you think he destroyed his own body and is a weirdo who is not tolerated by society, so you look down on him and think he is not up to the responsibility?"

Falling Valley Zero:! ! !

"I……"

Fūya Rei was stunned for a moment, and he couldn't even utter the word "no".

So this is what he thought subconsciously?

He looks down on Taro Yamada?

The Japanese society is always intolerant of people with strong individuality. For various reasons, he has been excluded from the group since he was a child and has become an "outcast" in the eyes of others.

He is clearly a victim, yet he has unknowingly accepted this kind of value?

Furuya Rei took a deep breath and said, "I will contact Yamada to discuss this matter when I get back, and I will release Nekozuka and Takagi Ken for you as soon as possible."

"Haha, there's no rush. Take your time. Even for Yamada, it's not easy to build a team that can be a substitute."

"Okay, I'll discuss it with him."

Furiya Rei smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't realize I had that thought at all. Thank you for reminding me. I think you can be considered a bystander."

Koizumi said faintly, "It's just that there are many people like this with unique personalities in our area. We've seen so many of them that there's nothing to be surprised about."

[Our side]...

Furutani Rei quickly glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Koizumi's expression at the moment.

Her eyes were a little vacant, with a faint smile on her face, as if she saw some scenes that only she could see.

But soon, that smile quickly faded and she turned back into her everyday Sakurai Izumi.

Fūya Rei was a little stunned for a moment.

He seemed to have seen the expression on Sakurai's face before, as if it was not long ago...