Just a quick FYI, Chapters are called Cases in this story so Chapter 1 is Case 1, Chapter 2 is Case 2, etc. I hope you enjoy the second chapter! We get an intro to our detectives!
Case 2
Oishi had been a detective on the S.D.S for 3 years now, but he still cringed and felt extremely uncomfortable seeing bodies that were murdered. The sight of blood didn't make him queasy; he could withstand blood pretty well. Oishi's second career choice was to be a doctor after all. Still, the sight of lifeless bodies that were continually on the road upset Oishi. He had hoped crime wouldn't have hit such a high peak in 2012, but unfortunately, criminals were running around doing whatever the hell they pleased.
Oishi closed his eyes and rubbed his eyes. He was tired since he just came back from England a few days ago. After the squad solved a deadly case concerning a deranged grandma who killed her children for sadistic pleasure, they were given a one month long vacation. The case had taken 2 months to solve, the longest a case has ever taken. One month was definitely a needed break for all the detectives; their energy had to be replenished.
"Tezuka, the others should get here pretty soon," informed Oishi to his longtime friend. Tezuka curtly nodded and re-examined the body with no emotion on his stoic face. Oishi wondered how Tezuka could always remain so calm. Then again, this was Tezuka. He was captain of the squad and everyone obeyed him. Messing with Tezuka was the last thing anyone wanted to do.
"Tezuka, don't you think it's sort of odd that her stomach was cut open in the shape of an I?" questioned Oishi. "I mean, why leave a mark like this? It's like the murder left a clue for us on purpose."
There was no response from Tezuka who just kept examining the body. He was so thorough and clean about every aspect of the body, even the cut stomach.
I guess the incident 2 years ago doesn't affect his investigation now, thought Oishi with relief. That incident had almost ruined Tezuka's life. Everyone was worried that he couldn't make it though, but he did. It must've been a painful process, but nevertheless, Tezuka was fine. He was moving on with his life like nothing had happened to him. Well, he was trying anyways.
"Oishi, Tezuka," called Ryuzaki. She motioned them over and they dutifully heeded their sensei's call. By her was the short fat policeman that had earlier tried threatening them with handcuffs. He looked genuinely sorry when he made eye contact with them.
"There was a misunderstanding," explained Ryuzaki. "This is Officer Tomo, he's new around here and so is his police force."
"I'm sorry for all this," apologized the officer with a red face. "I honestly had no idea."
Oishi felt bad. "No, it's not your fault," he said. "We must've looked very suspicious. We had to cover ourselves because we didn't want to be noticed by the crowd."
"Yes, so please do not feel bad," said Tezuka. "It is our fault. We all apologize." He finished with a bow, followed by Oishi's bow.
"Let me introduce these two," said Ryuzaki. "This is Tezuka Kunimistu, the captain of SDS." She pointed towards him and Tezuka had the same expressionless face. Tezuka shook Officer Tomo's hand firmly. "I look forward in working with you."
"And this is Oishi Shuichiro," continued Ryuzaki. "He's vice captain." Oishi smiled and shook the officer's hand as well.
Ryuzaki glanced at her watch and sighed. "Our other members are taking quite some time to get here…"
"It's fine, it's late anyways," replied Officer Tomo. "They must be very tired."
At this moment, a black car sped up and parked by the crime scene. Six men stepped out of the car, all dressed casually. They quickly ran up near the four.
"Took you long enough," scolded Ryuzaki, glaring at her young detectives.
"Aw c'mon sensei, it's just been a couple days since we came back from our vacation and work doesn't even officially start until tomorrow," complained Momo. His appearance was messy and unkempt, immediately revealing that he had just woken up.
"Crime doesn't wait for you arrival boys," said Ryuzaki. "You've gotta be ready for crime."
"There goes her sagely wisdom again," whispered Eiji to Momo. They both stiffly giggled until they were cut off by their sensei's strict glare.
"Anyways, before we start on the case, I want to introduce the new head of Tokyo's police department, Officer Tomo," introduced Ryuzaki. "He just started working with a completely new police force so make sure to help him out if he ever needs it."
"So Officer Yukoto finally broke," said Inui, his glasses flashing even in the dead of night.
"Woot, pay up Momo, I won the bet!" exclaimed Eiji who received eyes rolls from everyone else.
"You'll have to excuse them," said Ryuzaki annoyed. "They're still in vacation mode so they're not in their right minds. Anyways, I want all of you to introduce yourselves. Oishi and Tezuka already did, so you guys should too."
"Alright, I'm Inui Sadaharu, "said Inui, adjusting his glasses. "This is my 3rd year as a detective for S.D.S and hopefully you don't mind, but I have lots of data on you and your men." He smiled slightly. "Just thought I should let you know."
Officer Tomo blinked his eyes quickly. "Uh…" he stuttered, not knowing how to respond back.
"Ignore him, Inui's our best analyst so he takes tons of data," said Eiji. "I'm Kikumaru Eiji, also my 3rd year! Nice to meet you, Nyah~!"
"I'm Fuji Shusuke, a 3rd year," said Fuji with his trademark eye smile.
"Um…I'm Kawamura Takashi, but please call me Taka. This is also my third year," said Taka with a timid voice.
"I'm Momo, this is my second year," said Momo, stifling a huge yawn.
"Kaidoh," hissed a guy in a hoodie with angry eyes. "This is my second year."
"Well that's our squad for now," said Ryuzaki. "If you need us, you know where to go."
Officer Tomo nodded his head and noticed all of them had different personalities. He wondered how such a variety could work so well together.
"The debriefing of the case will take place tomorrow men," announced Ryuzaki. "It's getting late and I don't want you to be late for your first day back tomorrow."
"Why'd you call us here in the first place then?" exclaimed Momo.
"To greet you," Said Ryuzaki simply. She turned her back and started heading towards her car. "You all should go home. We have a rough day starting tomorrow."
Everyone silently groaned and Ryuzaki turned back with a small smile. "Oh, one thing I forgot to mention…Welcome back boys."
