Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 114 - 36: Mother-Daughter Chaotic Scene

Chapter 114: Chapter 36: Mother-Daughter Chaotic Scene

Kujo Yua had heard of Taira Sakurako, but never paid attention to her. She just glanced at the file and had a rough impression of ’crime survivor’.

The letter sent by Minamoto Tamako this morning hadn’t reached her yet. The mailman usually empties the mailbox around five or six in the afternoon, sorts at the post office, and the earliest delivery would be the next day. This means Kujo Yua was completely unaware of her daughter’s plan to raise a child.

Fushimi Roku felt a chill in his heart, sensing the killing intent.

Although Fushimi Roku didn’t know why this killing intent was aimed at him, he could at least tell that Chief Kujo had some misunderstanding. Without waiting for Kujo Yua to exert authority and crush the small patrol police with the Police Department’s pinnacle, he quickly explained the situation.

However, the more he explained, the more guilty Minamoto Tamako looked, and the more suspicious Kujo Yua became, with her gaze moving back and forth between them. Fushimi Roku couldn’t understand why she felt guilty; they hadn’t done anything wrong, so why did it feel like they were thieves?

On the other hand, Minamoto Tamako nervously twisted her fingers, wishing she could shut Fushimi Roku’s mouth. Just borrowing pocket money from Mama was shameful enough, and now she was publicly exposed for the ’Officer Tamako storming into the Inakawa Association’ lie. Once Mama sees that letter, won’t she be utterly embarrassed?

At the thought of the heroic episode she wrote in the letter, she couldn’t help curling her toes, feeling embarrassed to the point of scalp tingling.

What to do? Is it still possible to go to the post office now?

Kujo Yua said nothing. She kept a cold face and went straight upstairs, gesturing for Minamoto Tamako to follow.

The pinnacle of the Police Department is the Director of Police, and the next level down is the Police Chief. When a person’s social status reaches a certain height, the so-called ’equality’ can only be maintained by their personal morality. Just like Japan’s ancient belief in ’thunderous majesty’, without Kujo Yua stating her stance, everyone felt on edge.

Moriyama Yasurou felt that her small temple couldn’t accommodate such a large Buddha. The Police Chief should be personally received by the Director, with an administrative officer accompanying, and various officials having a cordial and formal chat; they were only responsible for boosting the atmosphere... rather than now, where Chief Kujo makes a surprise visit and keeps them all on their toes.

She wanted to politely suggest that it was inappropriate for Chief Kujo to spend the night at the police dormitory. Come tomorrow morning, how would the Director feel after being ignored for a night? What about the officer in charge of reception? And the various officials from the Police Department? This is akin to roasting her, the small dormitory director, over a fire.

Moriyama Yasurou hesitated for a long time but didn’t dare to voice this concern. She could only let her subordinates fend for themselves, bowed, and left honestly.

Kazama Tatsuya, known for his ’bluntness’ in the workplace, often clashed with his superiors for the sake of solving cases, but now he dared not utter a single word, dragging Watanabe Shun to the third floor and not coming back down.

Watanabe Shun kept protesting his innocence, feeling wronged. It was truly frustrating. Yet the boss was tired of listening to his explanations. Drinking during work hours was a fact, no matter how he argued.

Everyone returned to their rooms. Fushimi Roku thought the matter was over and quickly returned to his dorm to freshen up. Unexpectedly, half an hour later, Minamoto Tamako knocked on his door, saying her mother had something to say to him.

When Lord Kujo spoke, how could the small patrol police refuse? He obediently entered Minamoto Tamako’s room.

A moment later, the three sat together on the tatami.

Taira Sakurako sat between them, wearing a cardboard box, curling up inside, refusing to show her face.

Kujo Yua sat in the only chair, looking down at them. Having just showered, her hair was half-dry, gathered in a bun at the back, with a few strands hanging on the side, making her demeanor much gentler... even hard to be fierce. She wore large pajamas with Chibi Maruko-chan prints, likely pulled out from Minamoto Tamako’s suitcase.

"What is your relationship?" Kujo Yua went straight to the point.

"No relationship—"

"Partners—"

The two spoke out, glancing at each other, and switched their words "partners," "ordinary friends"... showing no compatibility.

"Are you dating?" Kujo Yua asked again.

Both shook their heads in unison, with Minamoto Tamako earnestly stating, "I aim to become a famous police chief, where’s the time for romance? Mama, don’t worry about this. Only women who prioritize love think about dating every day..."

Fushimi Roku nodded repeatedly, occasionally agreeing, claiming he witnessed Minamoto Tamako’s growth from a bewildered student to a distinguished officer. She’s remarkable!

Kujo Yua’s expression was complicated.

She was silent for a while, then straightforwardly said, "Quit. This job isn’t for you."

Minamoto Tamako thought, as expected, Mama wants her to resign. Ordinarily, she’d outright refuse, but after listening to the director’s advice and recent experiences, she plans to think from Mama’s perspective and communicate rationally.

"I know Mama, you care for me and worry about my safety, which is why you oppose me being a police officer. But I’ve always looked up to you, wanting to be an awesome officer like you, firmly holding justice in my heart, and contributing to making the world a better place..."

Kujo Yua interrupted, "Then become a kindergarten teacher. I’ve already found you a kindergarten; you just need to pass the teacher’s license test, and you can start anytime."

"Though being a kindergarten teacher is nice, shaping young minds with dedication, I am not suited for that. You always knew about my interest in deduction, and recently I’ve proven I can do this job..."

"No, you can’t." Kujo Yua interrupted.

"I can! Mama, you’re always like this, are you going to say I am physically weak and unfit to be a police officer again? Or do I embarrass you by being a patrol police? That’s pure prejudice!"

Minamoto Tamako’s voice involuntarily grew louder. She intended to communicate well but couldn’t help getting angry.

Fushimi Roku watched sideways. He could see that Minamoto Tamako deeply wanted her mother’s approval, but it was impossible with Chief Kujo, so Tamako became angry—this is the basic response in close relationships.

Getting angry indicates deep emotions.

Kujo Yua was equally stubborn, more accurately, a bit overly domineering. She insisted on Minamoto Tamako quitting, or the additional dormitory and police officer plans would be scrapped, subtly hinting she might use her power to forcefully dismiss her.

Of course, Minamoto Tamako didn’t comply. The mother and daughter inevitably had a heated argument, thick with tension. Caught in the middle, Fushimi Roku felt like sitting on pins and needles, regretting not joining Taira Sakurako in the cardboard box.

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