Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 115 - 37 Mom’s Secret Deal

Chapter 115: Chapter 37 Mom’s Secret Deal

The more the two argued, the more heated it got, but both of them were well-mannered. The harshest thing Kujo Yua said was, "With someone like you, you still want to become a famous police chief," "Don’t talk big unless you can handle a case independently," "Rather than wasting time, you might as well give up early"... If it was Fushimi Roku, he would have exploded long ago.

Minamoto Tamako’s face flushed with anger; it was the first time Fushimi Roku had seen her so furious. She bent over, pounded the tatami hard, and shouted loudly, "Don’t look down on people! I just haven’t had the chance; otherwise, I’d surely crack the case handsomely!"

"Fine, then I’ll give you a chance," Kujo Yua said.

"Even if you object, it won’t work; I passed the civil service exam with my own effort...uh? Wait a minute?" Minamoto Tamako was startled, realizing only then, "Give me a chance? What chance?"

Kujo Yua didn’t answer. She glanced at Fushimi Roku, indicating she had seen the investigation report on the "specified violent organization Inakawa Association branch riot incident." Both openly and behind the scenes, Fushimi Roku had made outstanding contributions to this case, a significant act of merit.

"You want a job transfer, don’t you? After the case is closed, I’ll hold a meeting to specially commend you and promote you exceptionally into the Criminal Department, giving you an opportunity for initial training."

As she spoke, Kujo Yua looked at her dumbfounded daughter and said, "During this period, you can assist him in ’independently’ investigating cases. As long as you solve a serious murder case together before he gets confirmed, I won’t mention your resignation anymore."

"Really, really?" Minamoto Tamako felt there was a lot of information.

"If not, then you resign." Kujo Yua had a half-smile on her face, "Is it a deal?"

With Mama taking a step back and giving her a chance to prove herself, Minamoto Tamako felt she had no reason to refuse. She clenched her fists with determination and agreed, even linking pinkies with Kujo Yua to promise whoever went back on their word would be a puppy!

Fushimi Roku inexplicably had a sense of déjà vu, feeling like he was watching himself tease Minamoto Tamako. Even without thinking, he knew that there was definitely a catch in all this.

After completing the promise ceremony, a lot of the anger in Minamoto Tamako’s heart dissipated. She suddenly realized Mama had already seen the investigation report—what if Mama saw that letter, wouldn’t she be even more embarrassed?!

Aaahhh, I should have known better than to lie!!

Minamoto Tamako’s face flushed again, and she thought she should say something to change the topic, maybe find a reason to have Mama refuse that letter... At this moment, she had a flash of insight and discovered a blind spot.

"You want a job transfer? When did this happen? How come I don’t know?" She launched a triple death question towards Fushimi Roku.

"Uh, recently, a little tired these past two days..."

Before Fushimi Roku could finish speaking, Kujo Yua bluntly exposed him, "He wanted a transfer on the first day of his employment."

"Huh?! What!" Minamoto Tamako’s pupils shocked.

"I told him before, as long as he collaborates on investigating three murder cases, he can reach the job transfer threshold: the Sugamo Apartment fall case, the Sugamo Apartment massacre case, and the Sugamo underworld riot case, making a total of three. Transferring him to another patrol post would be a waste of talent; it’s a special time now, so it’s better to handle it specially, and let him try being a criminal police."

While speaking, Kujo Yua didn’t even look at Fushimi Roku properly.

"Could it be that you have some secret deal with Mama? Why do you want a transfer? How can you still be partners if you transfer..." Saying this, Minamoto Tamako suddenly pursed her lips tightly, her eyes misted over, with tears faintly shining.

Fushimi Roku wanted to argue that he didn’t mean it that way, but any words would seem insincere once spoken. He stayed silent for a moment without refuting it, and to Minamoto Tamako, this was clearly an admission.

This is a blatant betrayal!

Minamoto Tamako was extremely upset, not only because Fushimi Roku stabbed her in the back but also because Mama used such petty tricks in secret to sow discord in the detective team... She wiped her eyes, feeling a sting in her nose, and fought hard to keep herself from crying out loud, saying loudly, "I will definitely prove it to you all!"

After speaking, she got up and ran without even wearing her coat, leaving the dormitory with small strides.

The cardboard box was suddenly lifted, Taira Sakurako followed her out, and conveniently closed the room door.

The room immediately fell silent.

Fushimi Roku thought this was far more serious than the resignation issue, fearing that Minamoto Tamako would be upset for several days. He turned his head and looked at Kujo Yua, asking softly, "Not going to comfort her?"

"You want to go comfort her?" Kujo Yua narrowed her long eyes.

Fushimi Roku thought what kind of ghost question is this? It’s cold outside, and your daughter just went out wearing a thin layer to shed small pearls secretly; isn’t now a good time to enhance mother-daughter feelings? Why are you watching me like a thief?

"I don’t want to," he said.

"Ha." The look in Kujo Yua’s eyes was full of teasing.

Fushimi Roku had little interest in being a family relationship consultant and disliked getting a cold reception from the Ice Queen. He simply changed the topic and seriously said, "I want to transfer to another patrol post, not into the police department."

"What’s the difference?" Kujo Yua asked.

"I just want to be a patrol police."

"Don’t want a promotion, then why be a police officer?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Personal interest."

"Tamako isn’t here, you don’t have to put on airs."

"It’s unrelated to Minamoto Tamako. Didn’t I make it clear on the first day of my job?" Fushimi Roku said.

Kujo Yua furrowed her eyebrows. Her gaze swept over Fushimi Roku, keenly detecting that he wasn’t afraid of her, not even the tension one feels when facing a superior.

"You’re not allowed." She stressed her tone.

"Then I can resign." Fushimi Roku said.

If Sazaki Gen saw this scene, he would surely admire in his heart, "this is truly an invincible person." There’s an old saying: "A man who stands on his own terms is a head taller." Even if Kujo Yua could assert command at the Police Department with ease, once Fushimi Roku resigns, she has no hold over him.

The essence of power is the ability to harm others; losing the ability to threaten is equivalent to losing power.

"If I resign, the bet between you and Minamoto Tamako won’t stand, will it?" Fushimi Roku continued.

...

Kujo Yua straightened her back. As a vice director at the Police Department, she, like a gang leader, had countless ways to make Fushimi Roku disappear from this world silently.

But she could see that Fushimi Roku didn’t care.

Kujo Yua had read Fushimi Roku’s file. The young man in front of her didn’t care about money, beauty, had no bad habits, no inclination towards beliefs, and seemed not to care about power either. She was always very wary of such people, but after observing Fushimi Roku for a long time, her gaze became profoundly meaningful.

"You won’t resign," Kujo Yua said.

"How can you tell?" Fushimi Roku asked.

"Minamoto Tamako will beg you not to resign, offer you a price you can’t refuse, and after much hesitation, you will still choose to stay," Kujo Yua felt particularly complicated, realizing her daughter was his weak point.

"Impossible," Fushimi Roku shook his head.

"You can try."

Saying this, Kujo Yua lifted the quilt, lying sideways on the bed, "You two dating, I don’t oppose, but I forbid premarital sex. If I find you’re being inappropriate, I’ll throw you into Tokyo Bay to feed the sharks."

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