Chapter 16 16. Arrest

one Yuki called the lawyer's home with the public phone in the prosecutor's office.The lawyer's name was Lin Xiufu, whom he had known a long time ago. This is Yuuki, please answer the phone, sir.The document immediately called lawyer Lin. Long time no see.It's early enough!Attorney Lin sent a relaxed morning greeting. Actually, I'm in the prosecutor's office right now. Prosecutor's Office?The lawyer made a startled sound, what happened? I would like to discuss the specific situation with you later.Anyway, got caught off guard in bed this morning and got here.I would like to entrust the case to you immediately.

knew.So, has a warrant been issued?asked the lawyer, as if he had sensed the nature of the case. No, not yet to issue a warrant.Now it's the form of a summons.However, I don't know when it will be replaced with an arrest warrant. The formal interrogation hasn't happened yet, has it? not yet.Before the arrest warrant is issued, I want to discuss it with Mr. Understood.OK, I'll come to you right away.But who is Mr. Prosecutor in charge of this case? A young prosecutor named Yoshio Yamamoto. Oh, it's Mr. Yamamoto!The lawyer seems to know both the name and the person, okay, I'll go to you right away.

After hanging up the phone, Yuki returned to the original room.An clerk was waiting for him there.This officer was also one of the people who brought Yuki to the prosecutor's office. Ah, sorry for the long wait.The affairs officer said, it is said that prosecutor Yamamoto wants to talk to you now, please go to the prosecutor's room immediately. Yuki looked at his watch.It was almost ten o'clock.It was less than eight o'clock when I arrived here with the prosecutor in the morning.That is to say, keep yourself waiting for two hours. All right, stay with me. Yuuki said.He can neither show weakness nor flinch.He followed behind the secretary with nonchalant steps.Go through the hallway and into a room on the right.

As soon as the door was opened, the hot air rushed to Yuki's face.There was a fire in the house.There are only tables for two in the cramped room.Two tables were placed in the middle of the room at right angles. Prosecutor Yamamoto, who brought Yuuki this morning, was sitting at the table smoking a cigarette. ah!I am really sorry for your inconvenience.Prosecutor Yamamoto stood up from his chair and smiled at Yuuki. Is it cold?Keeping you waiting.Please, please sit here. The prosecutor pointed to the chair in front of him, which happened to be opposite to each other.Yuuki took out a cigarette from his pocket.The prosecutor quickly picked up the lighter at hand and lit it.

Thanks. Yuki borrowed the prosecutor's fire. An clerk came in to take the record for the upcoming interrogation.He silently sat down at another table with a cold look on his face and rubbed his hands. Sorry to trouble you so early in the morning.Well, Mr. Yuki, the prosecutor took out the document and opened it. Your place of origin is xx residential area, xx city, xx county, right? Yes. Date of birth, school you graduated from, etc. Your resume is as follows, right? The prosecutor read the document down. Is such that.Yuuki listened carefully and said. Please do whatever you want.

The prosecutor raised his head from the document and said to Yuuki.The expression is relaxed and natural, as if about to start a small chat. I beg you to come here for nothing else.Mr. Yuki, do you know Kotaro Doi? Yes, he is my friend. It is said to be so.The prosecutor quietly echoed. In fact, Mr. Doi was invited here four or five days ago. Mr. Yuki, do you understand the following matter?Mr. Doi has a very close relationship with the upper echelon of the xx Enterprise Federation. On the issue of the distribution of raw materials imported by the enterprise, he once negotiated with Province R as an intermediary.

Um. Yuuki let out a puff of smoke.The clerk began to take notes. Does this question have to be answered? Hope you can answer.In fact, regarding your situation, Mr. Doi himself has already made a statement.As difficult as it may be for you, we must ask you one more time whether these circumstances are true.However, let me be clear in advance. Prosecutor Yamamoto said as if casually chatting, if you don't want to answer this, that's okay, because after all, no arrest warrant has been issued.As we are concerned, we do not want to force you to make unfavorable self-confessions.How about it, please think carefully about the situation in that area, and I hope you can give an answer.

Understood. So, how?Do you have any clues about what I just said? yes.Actually, although I knew Doi very well, I didn't know much about that matter. Haha, as expected.The prosecutor nodded, so, do you know Furukawa Heiroku? Prosecutors immediately came up with another name. Oh, this is the person in charge of a corporate group.The name has been heard.However, I have no contact with him personally, so I don't know. However, according to Mr. Doi, you met Mr. Furukawa at a dinner party.It is said that Mr. Doi introduced you to Mr. Furukawa, didn't he? Yuki deliberately made a confused look in his eyes and said, "Oh, I can't remember clearly."

Another clerk came in, walked up to Prosecutor Yamamoto, and whispered something to him.The prosecutor kept nodding. Mr. Yuki, I heard that Mr. Hideo Hayashi is here.The prosecutor conveyed. Yeah?Yuuki couldn't help showing a relaxed expression.The prosecutor gave him a keen look in the face. Is Mr. Lin your lawyer? Yes.If I am arrested, I will entrust all relevant affairs to Mr. Lin until the trial. I see.The prosecutor took a sip of tea with both hands holding the tea bowl, then, let's take a rest.It's rare for Mr. Lawyer to come, so why don't you go and see him? Thanks.Yuuki bowed his head slightly to express his thanks.He stepped out of the room.At the same time, he felt that the prosecutor was watching him from behind.

Lawyer Lin is in the reception room.He was fat and had a ruddy complexion.As soon as he saw Yuuki, he immediately stood up from his chair. Yuuki and the lawyer came to the dark corridor side by side.At a corner of the corridor, the lawyer and Yuuki stopped. What happened? The light coming in from the window made the lawyer's glasses sparkle. This morning when I was sleeping, they broke in suddenly, about seven o'clock or so.Although I expected this day in advance, I still felt caught off guard by them.Yuuki said so. Even if the lawyer doesn't ask about the content of the case, he knows it well.

What about the search? It's been done.In fact, Yuuki said with a bit of embarrassment, I guess my house must have been searched by them too. Oh, you are not at home! There was a woman in my care, and it was in her that I was attacked. oops!The lawyer said, have you contacted the wife? Haven't called yet. The lawyer nodded and said: I will be responsible for this.Also, the arrest warrant hasn't been issued yet, has it? No.However, judging from the investigation just now, maybe it will be released today! What about the prosecutor? The name is Yoshio Yamamoto. Ah, by the way, is that young man?The lawyer nodded repeatedly as if he had figured it out a long time ago. The director of this case is Prosecutor Ishii, the head of the special search department.Below is a veteran and three novices.This means that one of the three novices, Prosecutor Yamamoto, is in charge of your side. When the lawyer mentioned the three novice prosecutors, Yuki's eyes suddenly lit up. Among the three newcomers, there must be a prosecutor named Onogi. Well, there is one.how?The lawyer looked at Yuuki. Um. Yuuki remained silent and stepped on the spot silently for a while.He had always had the delicate, serious face that prostitutes love, and now he looked even more serious. Mr. Lin.Yuki suddenly stood in front of the lawyer with a stern expression, as if to say something important. Can you investigate Prosecutor Onogi for me? What does it mean?The lawyer's expression is calm, and he always has a business-like face. It's a little hard to say. oh what's the matter It's embarrassing to say it. Yuuki lowered his head slightly.He only uttered such a sentence, and the lawyer's expression changed.On the ruddy face was a pair of lovely elephant-like eyes, which suddenly became sharp. Although conclusive evidence has not yet been seized, but in fact Yuki whispered in the lawyer's ear for a while.The lawyer's face was tense, and his childlike face showed a look of shock. The lawyer only said two words on this matter, his eyes were fixed on Yucheng and he couldn't continue, Mr. Yucheng, is this serious? That's what I just said.When I went to S Hot Spring, I took a picture of the man's handwriting. The lawyer's face even turned pale. It's so important!The lawyer cried out, have you mentioned this to your wife? No. Yuki replied weakly.The lawyer seemed to want to criticize him a few words, but changed his mind and remained silent. I totally understand how you feel.Alright, let me investigate! I hope you will keep it a secret for me. Facing the excited lawyer, Yuki asked him to calm down and said: Maybe I will be formally arrested, so first tell you where the photos are stored. Yuki took out a notepad, wrote it with a pen, and handed it to the lawyer.The lawyer pushed up the frame of his glasses and looked at the address written by Yuuki. That's right.The lawyer put it carefully in his pocket, and of course investigated it without anyone noticing.In this way, the people in my office will monitor Onogi in the future.No, you don't have to worry.Those who do this kind of thing are all connoisseurs. The conversation is over.A figure walked in the corridor. Already done talking?Looking back, it turned out to be the clerk in prosecutor Yamamoto's room.He also said: Prosecutor Yamamoto invites you to go. The meeting has been open since 3:00 pm until now. From chief prosecutor Ishii down, the whole team was present.In the middle of the meeting, Prosecutor Yamamoto reported the review process of Yuki.The topic of the meeting was, in this situation, whether to issue an arrest warrant for Yuuki. Prosecutor Yamamoto's opinion is that Yuuki is involved in a lot of circumstances. In this case, it is better to arrest.Prosecutor Yamamoto believes that if Yuki is released, there will be worries about destroying evidence.In this case, he was a man who had played an important role, and it was not advisable to return him, but to be imprisoned as such. Onogi lowered his head and listened to Prosecutor Yamamoto's speech. He has been shaken since this morning, and this mentality has continued until now.This is a state of confusion transformed from the initial shock. Regarding the reasons stated by his colleague Prosecutor Yamamoto, he has lost the ability to think, thinking, and his whole body and mind. He has long been numb, as if he has lost his center of gravity. During the period, Chief Prosecutor Ishii even reminded him: Prosecutor Onogi, your complexion is very bad.He had to say: I have a cold.Cover up on the spot.In fact, my head really seems to have a fever.Although the body is very hot, the skin is sweating coldly. Prosecutor Onogi.Chief prosecutor Ishii called him.Only then did he notice that Prosecutor Yamamoto's opinion had been expressed. What is your opinion?Are you arguing for an arrest warrant for Yuuki?Chief prosecutor Ishii meant that because Onogi was interrogating Kotaro Doi, and Yuki and Doi were inseparable, he asked his opinion on how to deal with Yuki. Onogi raised his head, as if he had been thinking about it, and immediately expressed his opinion.In fact, he was not prepared at all.He said: "I think it is too early to arrest Yuuki.It is better to carry out the investigation after investigating some circumstantial evidence. Prosecutor Yamamoto stared fiercely at Onogi's face.Yamamoto's expression shows that he seems to be about to speak, pointing out that what Onogi said is really incomprehensible. Circumstantial evidence?I think this is sufficient.Chief prosecutor Ishii said that, in my opinion, it is entirely possible to prosecute him even at this stage.Moreover, the so-called want to find out the circumstantial evidence, what does it specifically refer to? Onogi himself could not explain why.He just wanted to oppose the immediate arrest of Yuuki. I think it is better to maintain the status quo for Yuki.This is because, from Doi's mouth, he is still confessing the facts about bribery and bribery.Therefore, I think it is very likely that there will be an update involving Yuuki.I don't think it's too late to arrest him even after that. Could Doi be so straightforward? Although very hesitant, the self-supplied content is gradually increasing. Um. Chief prosecutor Ishii showed a pensive expression. Prosecutor Onogi talked about his views, but Prosecutor Yamamoto retorted, I think it would be dangerous to let Yuki go like this, he will enter into an offensive and defensive alliance with the person who will be arrested in the future, and destroy the evidence.Prosecutor Onogi said that Doi's side is making new confessions, so even if Yuuki is arrested, the result will be the same.What's more, maybe he was in danger of escaping. I disagree with Prosecutor Yamamoto's statement that Yuuki is in danger of fleeing.Onogi said.However, there was nothing particularly solid about his statement either.I don't think it's possible for Yuuki. When Onogi spoke, he didn't look at Prosecutor Yamamoto's expression.Both Chief Prosecutor Ishii and the veteran prosecutor listened silently.One of the veteran prosecutors expressed his opinion: In order to start investigating the problems of the officials of Province R, it may be better to keep him at this moment! good!Chief Prosecutor Ishii made a decision and said, Prosecutor Yamamoto, you come to apply for Yuki's arrest warrant. Understood.Prosecutor Yamamoto replied excitedly.In Onogi's ears, the sound was like an echo in a big hollow. Onoki dialed the dial according to Lai Zi's phone number.It was like calling a new family.The maid answered the phone. Is your wife there? The maid answered yes. Please, please ask your wife to answer the phone. Who are you? I'm sorry, my wife will know as soon as she answers the phone. yes. The maid's voice seemed surprised.However, he stepped back and asked Lai Zi to answer the phone. In the middle, it took a long time.While waiting to answer the phone, the scene of Lai Zi's home appeared in front of Onogi.It was her home she had seen for the first time this morning.Corridor, living room, Yuuki's room, the furniture displayed there; the crisp morning air; the atmosphere of Lai Zi's house Onogi saw Lai Zi crossing the corridor to answer the phone. There was the sound of picking up the receiver. I am Yuuki.It was Lai Zi's voice. I am Onogi. Lai Zi didn't answer, and kept silent all the time. Faux pas this morning. Still no answer. It has been decided to arrest your husband. Know.Just got a call from a lawyer.Lai Zi's voice was small, but unexpectedly calm. So Onogi took a deep breath, I want to see you.I know you're nervous, can I meet you? Another long silence. knew. Lai Zi replied in a hoarse voice.However, what she said next was beyond Onogi's expectation. I have been waiting for your call.I was also thinking of seeing you anyway.I'm going right away.Please specify the time and place! two Onogi ran for a while by taxi and got off in front of S station. It was evening, and there was a chaotic scene at the station.Onogi looked up and found Lai Zi standing in front of a small shop.Among the crowded crowd, her figure appeared lonely and lonely.She stood there apprehensively avoiding people's eyes. When Onogi approached, she immediately raised her head with an indescribable expression, and her whole body gave Onogi a feeling that she had never felt before.Neither of them said a word, they walked into the station silently and aimlessly.This, too, was an involuntary action that resulted in avoiding the main entrance where the car was parked. Inside the narrow station, there was chaos.As the flow of people walked, I realized that I was approaching the ticket gate. The two did not have a clear goal of action. The crowd passed the shoulders of Onogi and Laizi who were walking slowly, and went to the front. where to goOnogi spoke first. Anywhere will do.Lai Zi replied in a low voice. Onogi couldn't think of a place to go.With difficulty, the two of them slipped aside from the flow of people rushing towards the ticket gates. How about going to see the sea?Onogi asked. Um.Lai Zi lowered his head slightly, and said after a while, I think of the monastery I visited with you before. It was already dark, and the station and the platform were all lit up with dazzling lights.Onogi considered the time to arrive at Jindaiji. It's okay to be late. The two turned back to the main entrance. Getting into the taxi, he told the driver his destination.When the driver heard it, he was a little surprised and asked back: Is it Shendaiji Temple? The taxi drove up the streets of Koshu and started to run.The colorful lights flowed backwards, and the quiet and tidy houses continued for a while. Onogi held Lai Zi's hand.Her hands are cold.At this moment, Lai Zi let out a long breath.She took off the scarf and gently covered it.The hands of the two never separated again. The moon is already in the sky.This was only discovered after paddy fields appeared outside the car window.There were fewer street lights, and the night sky looked clearer.In the distance is a dark forest, and the lower part is filled with white mist. Sir, the driver turned around and asked, is there any event at Jindaiji Temple? No, I'm afraid there is no activity.What's the matter? nothing.The driver held the steering wheel and was silent for a while. The taxis kept passing by the long queue of Mercedes-Benz cars.There are also headlights coming from behind, illuminating the interior of the car. it's nothing.The driver started talking again, I thought there was another annual temple fair selling toy tumblers!It happens to be this season. It's a holiday. Yes.I was born in the business district of Tokyo, and I was taken by my mother when I was a child. I even went to a tumbler temple fair at Jindaiji Temple once!I still remember it now.It was still cold, so I thought it was just about the time. The driver's words eased the mood of the two of them. Lai Zi remained silent.Eyelids drooped, not even looking out.Onogi fully understands her mood, so he deliberately doesn't talk to her. From time to time, rows of houses appear on the streets on both sides.Here is still a desolate village with farm houses.In the distance of the field, occasionally the lights of the apartments flickered. There were forests in some places, and slopes covered with bushes in others, and all was pitch black. After a while, the road forked in the middle.From here onwards, the population becomes sparsely populated. The woods suddenly appeared nearby.There is a farmer's house, and a waterwheel can be seen parked there.The headlights of the car swept the road and dead grass white as the car moved forward.A rural kid, dodging cars and standing on the side of the road. The taxi made several turns.Every turn the forest grows denser and more shady.Starlight blinked brightly. Through the gaps in the trees, a beam of bright light came through.Only when the car got close did I realize that it was the light from the outside of the monastery. Sir, here we are. The driver stopped the car.The only lighting outside the temple illuminates the old roof and stone steps of the mountain gate.There is no one here, and inside the square temple, it is dark, as if it wants to swallow people. Please wait here!After getting out of the car, Onogi said to the driver. About how long?asked the driver. Forty minutes or so.You are also paid during this time. All right. The driver looked at his watch against the light. The lights in the teahouse went out.Through the crack of the closed front door, a ray of light from inside the house was revealed. I'll be right here waiting for you.The driver got into his car and looked like he was going to sleep. Onogi walked up the stone steps.Lai Zi followed closely.She remained silent. Passing through the mountain gate and entering the temple, there was no one there either.There was only one lighting lamp in the temple, which shone bleakly on the empty benches. It was dark inside the temple.The lighting is bright and dazzling.The bare tops of nearby trees were reflected in bright light. The main hall and Bententen, one of the seven gods of good fortune, who are enshrined next to it, are dim and blurry because they are far away from the light. Both Onogi and Laizi remained silent.The thoughts that fill my heart cannot be immediately transformed into words. The two walked towards the direction of the sound of water.Suddenly the bell sounded into the eardrums.It was only a surprise. At first I thought it was somewhere in the temple, but the sound was extraordinary.It is clear and sweet, echoing in my ears for a long time. There appears to be a church nearby.It is impossible to tell from this side because of the forest barrier.The bell seemed to come through the dark woods. Where are you going?Onogi asked. The two did not walk together.There are dense trees growing in the temple, and Onogi looks to the other side.In the darkness, the watery moonlight lightly sprinkled down from the sky.The moon has climbed to an unexpected position. over here.Lai Zi said. It was a place she had been to once before, and in that forest she accepted Onoki's kiss for the first time.Onogi understood how she felt about inviting him there. It was dark under the forest.After leaving the Jindaiji Temple, the road surface was very wet, because the gushing groundwater continuously soaked the road surface. There is gurgling water everywhere.The two walked past a closed small tea shop with reed curtains.In this place, the murmur of groundwater gushes from beneath the heels.The forest is very dark, and the moon shadows are mottled on the path. Lai Zi was a little ahead of Onogi, and the shadow of the tree reflected on her back was constantly changing. It was the crescent moon in the sky, and it looked extraordinarily bright in places without lights.The fallen leaves that have been overwintering on the ground are also shiny. The lights of cars speeding on the road in the distance flickered among the trees, as if they were approaching here.Lai Zi looked at the light and said, in such a quiet place, cars still run. Onogi was also watching the direction of the light.The light disappeared in the shadows of nearby houses. Please forgive me.Lai Zi said.The voice was very small, and it was the first time he spoke to Onogi.It seems that I have deceived you. Onogi approached Laizi and said: Nothing.I don't think I was deceived by you. Judging from the results, this is the case.Lai Zi insisted that I have neither told you about my husband nor brought up family issues.This kind of result is completely my punishment. Lai Zi!Onogi's voice is very excited, I completely understand your mood.You said before: Please only trust me, don't ask about other things; please only trust me as a woman.I understand all these words now.I remember when I heard you finish these words, my answer was: I understand. Onogi searched for Laiko's fingers.Her hand was even cooler than it had been in the car. Now my attitude has not changed, I only believe in you.Only this time the way you met your husband was unfortunate.No, I'm more worried about whether it will bring you more misfortune because of what happened. Lai Zi didn't answer.Silently broke off Onogi's fingers and walked away from him. Her feet rustled on the leaves.The pale moonlight intertwined with the black shadows of the branches, making her figure gradually blurred, as if a wisp of white smoke was slowly drifting. Lai Zi stopped and squatted down on the spot.Only her white shadow was dimly visible. In the distance there was the rumble of a tram crossing an iron bridge.Lai Zi maintained that posture, motionless, as if listening to the sound of the tram. Onogi walked up to see clearly that she was crying. Onogi put his hand on Laiko's shoulder.As if drenched by the dew dripping from the branches, her shoulders were icy cold.Neither her hair nor her ears were warm. Onogi took her hand.She stood up obediently, and immediately fell to Onogi's chest.The sobbing that had been suppressed for a long time finally escaped from his lips. Onogi hugged her back and held her tightly in his arms.He raised Lai Zi's face with his hands.The faint moonlight made her face look as white as porcelain.Her lips were still twitching. Onoki kissed her twitching lips hard.It went on like this for a long time.All around was deathly silence. There seemed to be a sound of stepping on fallen leaves in the distance.However, this may be due to nervousness.Then there was only the trickle of groundwater rising up. Onogi moved his face away, but Laizi's rapid breathing was still stuck under his nose. Laizi, said Onogi, I don't know what to think about now.How to do it, I have no idea.However, there is only one thing I can tell you.I will not let you go, no matter what the situation may be.You seemed to be leaving me just now.If you let go, you may end up in a desperate situation. The hot air that Onogi exhaled when he spoke directly hit Lai Zi's lips right under his nose.Lai Zi closed her eyes, slightly parted her lips, and curled her beautiful eyelashes.The moonlight reflected her half-closed and half-exposed white teeth. Lai Zi was still panting.The wings of the nose fluttered, and the breathing was rapid. So happy.She choked up and said, are you telling the truth? It's true. You don't leave me, she panted, don't let go, don't let me go!If you leave me, I have no hope! I will not leave you.No matter what happens, no matter who condemns me, I will never leave you, and I will stay with you forever. Please forgive me, I am a bad woman! No, it's not that you are bad.You shouldn't think so.As you have said before, you are now out of your original environment.All you have to do is keep your eyes on me. Lai Zi took the initiative to raise her beautiful jaw again.The snow-white neck reflects the moonlight. Her cold lips made Onogi's whole body burn. The two then continued walking forward. Walking out of the forest, the vast sky immediately appeared in front of my eyes. Here is a very gentle slope, like a place opened up later; further forward, you can see a part of the white wilderness. I still have an impression of this slope road in my memory.Although it was hard to make out in the dim light, there should be tree roots hanging out like a curtain on the slope.The scene from the last time resurfaced in their minds. They climbed up this artificially excavated ramp and passed a long road. They once walked to the Mitaka Observatory. Lai Zi was close to Onogi's elbow.The shadow of the cliff obscured each other's faces.After walking onto the grassland, the figures of the two were clearly reflected in the moonlight.Looking from a distance, the white mist filled the air, and the stars in the sky appeared and disappeared. I know all too well the pain in your heart.Onogi said as he walked, so, I want to tell you that an arrest warrant has been issued for Mr. Yuki.I think the prosecution is probably only a matter of time. Lai Zi's moving legs suddenly stopped at this moment. It is inconvenient for me to tell you more about the situation, and you probably can't bear to listen any longer.However, this way, I even hated myself as a prosecutor. Onogi traversed the field and took another downhill path. I really can't bear to see Mr. Yuki in the prosecutor's office.It may be lucky to say that Mr. Yuki is in charge of my friend.So now I feel some relief at last. Please stop talking.Lai Zi interrupted Onogi's words sadly, and I am also full of worries now.I have wanted to divorce Yucheng many times before, and I said this to Yucheng every time, but Yucheng ignored it every time. She then whispered: Not long ago, Yuki seemed to be aware of my situation. I've heard you say this before.Onogi said in a painful tone. I think Yuuki's visit to S Hot Spring has a purpose.On the night when he came back, he asked me to pack his suitcase, and there were special products from S Hot Springs in it.However, Yuuki didn't say anything.Since then, I have made up my mind to leave Yuki quietly. Onogi listened silently. Yuuki fully understands my feelings.So, after that fight, he purposely never came home.If he comes back, I plan to divorce immediately.During this period, this case suddenly occurred.It's not at my house that Yuuki met Mr. Prosecutor's Office. I know that. There is only one thing that barely reassures me, and that is that Yuuki doesn't know Mr. Onogi yet.If he knew, that person would not let it go.He is a horrible person. The road under my feet stretched into the woods again.They didn't recognize each other, just walked slowly down the slope. I do not care.The responsibility rests with me.However, in this way No, that's not okay, it's absolutely not allowed to have your name published.I don't care what fate befalls me, but you can't.Your future is yet to come!Lai Zi went on to say, even if Yuki disagrees with the divorce, I am prepared to do it according to my own will. Onogi understood what she meant, although Lai Zi was concerned about his emotions and didn't speak out.But as a wife, she is also very painful about her breach of trust. I still remember that we had dinner together in Yokohama a few days ago. In fact, at that time, I intended to regard that time as the last night I spent with you. at last? Um.I would have liked to keep it a secret from you too, first to settle down somewhere, and then write to you from there.However, Yuuki still didn't come home that night, and this happened the next morning. Onogi asked suddenly: Mr. Yuki actually loves you very much, right? Lai Zi didn't make a sound. I do feel that way!I have considered this issue before, and hearing what you said just now seems to have strengthened my thinking.It is very clear that Mr. Yuki has never been by your side since he returned from S Onsen.I feel that I seem to have a clear grasp of Mr. Yuki's psychology. Lai Zi still didn't answer.Onoki stopped, shook Laizi's shoulders with both hands, and said: I don't think my opinion is wrong.Is it right?In fact, Mr. Yuki loves you.Yuki-san himself probably felt inferior in front of you because of his actions. The trees are dense and the shadows are thick.Lai Zi's expression could not be seen clearly, but her shoulders pressed by Onogi's hands were indeed trembling. Mr. Yuki's heart has not left you.Mr. Yuki is deliberately alienating you.His shady profession gave him this mentality.Moreover, Yuki also has women of various religions and nine classes, but none of them are Mr. Yuki's favorite.I think Mr. Yuuki still really loves you. Please stop talking!Lai Zi said in a voice that was about to burst into tears, I just found out about this, and only recently.However, it is too late.I only have Mr. Onogi in mind.I told Mr. Onogi a long time ago, please only think about me, please don't look behind me and everything around me.Now it's reversed.I only have Mr. Onogi in my heart. With difficulty they came to a brightly lit corner, but then went back into the woods. My behavior will be condemned by public opinion.Actually, I also feel sorry for Yuuki.However, even if it is said ten thousand times again, it will not help.I decided not to go back.By sticking to such a belief, Lai Zi has become another person. In the dark woods, a bright light began to seep through, which was the lighting of the deep temple. Behind Onogi and Laizi, a man walked down the slope lightly and unhurriedly. three The taxi pulls into the blindingly lit street. Lai Zi always turned his face out of the car window.Let Onogi hold his hand. It will be here soon. Onogi knew that Lai Zi's home was approaching.He still remembered walking this road with his colleagues from the prosecutor's office in the early morning when the fog was shrouded in dense fog. Until then, the usual place to say goodbye to Lai Zi is still a long way from here.Now that I know Lai Zi's home, this is the first time I have come to such a close place.And Lai Zi also listened to Onogi's respect. A fork in Onogi's memory has arrived.Lai Zi exerted strength in her hands, and tightly clenched Onogi's fingers. Let me get off here. Onogi had no words.The fork in the road is approaching rapidly, and at the corner is a tall building that I have seen in my memory. do you want to call meLai Zi whispered in a low voice. beat.Are you home all the time?Onogi said. I'm not going anywhere. Within two or three days, we must fight. I am waiting. Lai Zi gave another firm grip.Onogi answered vigorously. The taxi stops.Onogi went down first by himself, and then took Laizi out of the car. Lai Zi stood there motionless. goodbye! Onogi left Lai Zi behind and got into the car by himself. When the car drove, Lai Zi stood on the road, bowing his head to show his respect.Onogi turned his body to the rear window and waved goodbye. Lai Zi watched Onoki off, and an outdoor light shone on her in the distance.The figure seemed to have managed to gain a firm foothold in the night wind.Onogi waved his hand back. The dim light reflected Lai Zi's silhouette.Although getting farther and farther away, she kept waving. Onogi was left alone.The seat next to him was empty.Lai Zi, who was sitting there a few seconds ago, disappeared, as if disappeared without a trace. He couldn't hear a sound beside him, even if he reached out to touch it, it was empty, only loneliness lingered there.The feeling of emptiness was unbearable. stop.Onogi ordered. Is it okay here?The driver slowed down and turned around to ask a question.This is a road that runs along a dark wall. There are no shops or other facilities at all, only groups of vehicles fly by. Onogi paid.Once on the ground, the taxi he and Lai Zi had taken ran away with its taillights trailing. Continuing to ride in that car, Onogi couldn't take it anymore.There was no rascal next to him, and the empty seat made him feel oppressed; it seemed that he was about to slide into a dark cave.He wanted to take another car to get the emotion out of him. Onogi stood on the dark street.There is no pedestrian on the road, only frequent traffic.Only then did Onogi feel relieved that he was staying on the street. He took a few steps.It may be because of the lack of lights, the sky looks very clear.The moon hanging in the sky changed its position again.Compared with the moon seen in Jindaiji forest, it looks surprisingly ordinary. An empty car slowed down and slid close to Onogi who was walking.Onogi got into the driver's open door. where are you goingAfter the car started running, the driver asked. Just run like this for a while! Onogi didn't want to go back at the moment.Under such circumstances, he can go anywhere at will, without any definite goal at all. Onogi imagined Lai Zi returning to Yuki's house.Everything is just like in a dream.只是由於換乘了車子，他才得以擺脫無法忍受的寂寞。他那彷彿失去平衡似的可怕的墜落感已經淡漠了。 奇怪的是，一想到這輛車子賴子壓根兒就沒在自己身邊坐過，對席位的空虛感立刻就變成了心靈上的寂寞。 街上的燈光毫無意義地流逝著。車子只管在街道上奔駛著。 計程車來到一處寬闊的十字路口。 往哪邊開。the driver asked. 就這樣好了。一直朝前開，到下車的地方我會說話的。 司機很不高興，默默地等待著通行的信號。 小野木的自我意識一點一點地蘇醒過來了。這時，工作這個概念才在他腦海裡復蘇。 然而，對工作的思索，並沒有使小野木產生勇氣，有的只是苦惱。到剛才為止，由於賴子的存在，小野木頭腦裡一直在縈懷著她。待到小野木一個人的時候，這種心情就被鎖入深處了。男人往往在隻身獨處的時候考慮工作，而小野木的工作，此刻卻在譴責著他。那聲音彷彿在說：你難道不是個檢察官嗎？與被告的妻子陷入情網之中，檢察官的職務還能得到正當的履行嗎？ 是正當的！小野木想叫出聲來。他與賴子的戀愛，是在知道結城這個人物存在的很久以前。當時，在他面前的賴子只是一個女人。小野木心目中只有賴子這個孤獨的女人。此外他便一無所知，也不想去知道了。 結城這個人是後來才出現的。自己跟賴子的戀愛與結城毫無關係，結城所犯的罪行以及他應得的懲罰，也與賴子沒有一絲一毫的牽連 小野木很想這樣喊叫出來。即使面對結誠，他也毫不避諱。在處理結城的罪惡和量刑的自我意識中，並不存在賴子。那只是檢察官與被告的關係，中間並不存在賴子。小野木心裡是這樣一種看法。 然而，這主張確實空泛無力；這聲音更是無法捉摸，好像即刻便會消失在太空之中。 眼下的問題是，如果社會上知道了自己與賴子的關係，他們會心平氣和地予以承認嗎？譴責必然接踵而來。 檢察官審理被告，必須不受任何牽制，不憎惡任何人，不抱任何偏見。 這聲音動搖著小野木。他不相信自己的主張能頂住這強烈的衝擊。 汽車在奔馳。實在是毫無意義的奔馳。 林律師一到辦事處，就有兩名辦事員從椅子上起立問候。 你們早！ 律師坐到自己辦公桌前。早晨明亮的陽光正從窗子射進來。律師從帶來的手提皮包裡取出文件，這時一個女辦事員來到旁邊。 立花先生在等您。 Oh great. 律師眼裡閃著光，說了句立刻請進來。 Good morning! 進來的是一個頭戴法國式貝雷帽的男人，瘦瘦的，三十歲左右。 把昨晚的東西給您帶來了。 真快呀。律師興致很高。 那以後我立即顯影，連忙沖洗出來了。 瘦男人遞上一個紙袋。 Too much work.弄到很晚吧！ 律師邊打開紙袋邊慰勞了一句。取出來的是五、六張照片。律師一張一張地仔細看著。 到底因為不能使用閃光燈，所以拍得都不太理想。瘦男人用手摸摸貝雷帽，不過，我看總算顯出了本人的特徵。 Um. 律師一張一張很感興趣地專心翻著。地點在寺院內。一對男女正在樹林裡緊挨著走路的背影，女方穿著白色的衣服，男的個頭很高。遠處的燈光照著人物的一側。大約使用了高感度的膠捲，在光線不足的情況下，拍的算是蠻不錯的。 比想像的要好呢！律師稱讚說。 Yeah? 老弟，沒叫他們本人發覺吧？ of course.不過，倒也費了好大勁。因為再沒有旁人，所以忒怕對方聽到我這邊的腳步聲，簡直是提心吊膽啦。 瘦男人報告著自己的辛勞，順手從裡面選出一張給律師看。 這張使用了遠距離聚光鏡。這樣臉看得很清楚吧？ 嗯，果然不錯。 照片上是個特寫鏡頭，小野木和賴子正臉貼著臉說話。 good!這張就解決問題了。 這是一對男女正在幽會的一組照片。背景是夜深人靜的森林。 Hello!律師招呼正在工作的年輕辦事員，到這邊來！給你們看一樣好東西。 兩個辦事員湊了過來。 look!律師把那套照片攤到辦公桌上，怎麼樣啊？ Ha ha!兩個辦事員臉上微微露出輕蔑的笑容，小心地翻檢著一張一張的照片。 是幽會嗎？said the clerk. 真是個好地方呀！在哪座山裡？一個辦事員朝律師抬起頭，問道。 在市郊。 看情形這兩位是特意到那兒去的哪。 是偷拍的嗎？另一個辦事員一面仔細端詳著照片，一面衝貝雷帽男人問道。 right.貝雷帽有點很自負的樣子。 這些全是正在走路的照片嘛。接吻的場面沒拍下來嗎？ No.這個，瘦男人用手掌拍拍額頭，要是拍上那種場面，效果就十全十美啦。到底因為太暗，結果就那張沒有成功。 老弟，律師轉向貝雷帽，兩個人確實接吻了嗎？ Yes.哎呀，看著看著我都要氣破肚皮啦。因為有工作，所以才忍住了！否則，我真想朝他們吹一聲口哨呢！ Um 律師略思索了一下，然後把兩個辦事員趕回他們的座位。 照片拍得很好。下面你講講吧。按順序一步一步地講。 我暗地埋伏在結城先生家前面。後來，太太出來了，我就在後面盯著。太太叫住一輛跑空的計程車走了，我立即跳上事前準備好的車子，從後面跟了上去。 瘦男人口若懸河地動著薄嘴唇講述著事情的經過。 下車的地方在Ｓ車站附近。太太是在車站小賣店前等著那個男的。兩人一見面，馬上走進車站裡面去了。我想他們這次要坐電車了吧！結果又朝這邊折回來了。然後乘車站前的計程車，跑上甲州街道，就到了深大寺 律師一面頻頻點頭，一面作著記錄。 這樣大體上就清楚了。瘦男人講完，律師這樣說道，還有，派你去的那家祕密偵探社的情況怎樣了？ 啊，那個也取來了。瘦男人又從另外的口袋裡拿出一個紙袋。 This is it. 律師把紙袋打開。裡面出現三張照片。 Yes, Not Bad.這是另外一個地方嘛。律師入神地細心看去。地點是橫濱新豪華飯店的餐廳。照片拍的是側影，漫步深大寺樹林的一男一女，隔著白色的餐桌相對而坐，正在高高興興地吃飯。 這以後大約又過了一個小時左右，女辦事員送來一張名片。 這位先生要見您。 律師探頭仔細看了看。 怎麼，是新聞記者嗎？ 嘴上這樣講，臉上卻是十分得意的神態。新聞記者來訪，這是不多見的。律師表示十分歡迎，證據是他對女辦事員所講的：把他接到客廳去。馬上把茶和點心送上去。 律師接著又動手查閱文件，但就是沉靜不下來。本打算有意叫人家等一會兒，可自己卻忍耐不住了。 My name is Lin. 律師走進客廳，看到客人是一位二十七、八歲的高個子記者。 在您諸事繁忙之中前來打擾，實在對不起。新聞記者邊見向律師微低下頭說。 What do you want?律師嘴角上露出悠然自得的微笑。女辦事員遵照吩咐送上來咖啡和點心。連她那彬彬有禮朝客人問候、而後再退下去的動作，也是照了主人的指示辦的。 對不起，我是突然造訪。邊見開門見山地說，聽說先生在這次有關Ｒ省的貪汙案件中擔任了律師，是這樣的吧？ 林律師拖著肥胖的雙下巴點了點頭，露出十分高興的樣子。 Yes.這次決定為一名被告進行辯護。 oh.邊見從口袋裡掏出記錄用紙，先生為之辯護的是哪一位呢？ 結城。一個叫結城庸雄的人。 是了，這人是居中幫助行賄的。 啊，不知道行賄是否能成立呢。律師很慎重。 不，我來訂正一下。邊見有點慌了，就是站在企業家和政府官員之間的人吧？ 嗯，是這樣的。 這一案件的前景會怎麼樣呢？ 啊，還不十分清楚，因為調查似乎還沒正式開始嘛。律師流露出胸有成竹的微笑。他反問道：案件是否會深入，你們記者還不詳細嗎？ 不，在我們這方面，說實話，真的不十分清楚。因為檢察部門對我們防不勝防呀，所以才想到來先生這裡請教，也許會明瞭大致情形。 嗯律師含糊地回答說，眼下還什麼都不便講喲。 不，我們不會立即把它見報的。先生的尊姓大名自然也不會在報上出現。只是作為在這裡進行的談話，聽聽做參考而已。先生接受為結城先生辯護的重託以後，您的感想如何呢？我覺得結城先生是這個案子的核心人物之一。 也許確實像你講的那樣。律師回答說，不過，我這方面也即將進行調查，在那之前還什麼也說不出來。因為有這麼個緣故，所以儘管你讓我談案件的前景，也還是無法講出明確的看法。 據外面的傳說，結城先生還在企業家和政府機關之間起了牽線搭橋的作用；他對事實承認到何種程度呢？ 邊見盯住不放，又繼續問道：比如，人們傳說，結城先生從企業團體負責人那裡接受了向Ｒ省上層官員做工作的委託。這個問題，結城先生已經開始親口自供了嗎。 你是叫邊見先生吧？律師又確認了客人的姓名，你誘導詢問的技巧也很高明呢。對現在那些報社的先生可不敢馬虎。但是，正像我方才講過的那樣，現在連資料還沒有搜集齊全。 可是，邊見並不放鬆，又追問道，關於這個案件，先生所做的估計，是對被告方面有利的吧？ 這是毫無疑問的，我認為絕不悲觀。 oh!那麼，有什麼根據？ 這現在還不能講。但是，我堅信不疑。 Oh I got it.邊見稍沉默了一下，結城先生親口所作的自供，在政府機關方面，比如關於Ｒ省方面，談到了何種程度呢？ 啊，這就不大清楚嘍。律師噴出一口煙。 不過，某些方面已經出現了各種有關Ｒ省田澤局長周圍的傳聞，實際情況如何呢？ yes.律師好像激他一樣，收住了下半截話，啊，這個問題現在還沒到談論的階段嘛。 結城先生是否在檢察官面前說到了田澤局長的問題，這一點您也不了解嗎？ 啊，其實我是昨天剛剛接受為結城先生辯護的，同他本人的商洽也還不很充分。請原諒我不作回答吧！ 律師這樣講過之後，又含蓄地笑著說：不過，無論如何，關於結城先生的罪狀，我是抱著非常樂觀的態度的。 您的意思是說？邊見盯盯地注視著律師。 不，這個問題在此地不便講出來。可是，一旦我把這件事發表出去，就將給現在的檢察部門以巨大的打擊。從這個意義上講，此案的前途是光明的。 林律師煞像手腕高明的能幹家，信心十足地這樣說道。