^ Yeah now onto the pursuit of Maimi and maybe a couple more chapters to end this. Probably the new story will end up being a bummer after all
Chapter 33Nacchi looked at the rest of the women with the black marker cap fumbling between her fingers. They had no starting point but a list of suspects was filled within the group. Nacchi looked over the list and signed off to give off to Iida, Shota walked into the room with a calm demeanor and took a seat opposite of Nacchi.
“We have a list of suspects? I guess Iida can do the interviews.” Nacchi nodded as she slid over the list.
Shota analyzed the list and shook his head over the officers who were close to Yasuda. Then, he found a major omission and wrote down the name: Maimi Yajima. He slid the list back to Nacchi and her eyes opened up to why he would put the name on the paper. He smiled and then his explanation opened up the rest of their eyes.
“She is the receptionist at the clinic and she would have a reason to take out Yasuda at all cost. I think Koha should lead us.” Koha was surprised about the suggestion but she had reservations about chasing someone she knew.
“Why would you let me lead in this investigation?” Shota looked at Nacchi and she looked toward the journal.
“When Ishikawa was on the force, she liked to write about her experiences, and one thing that came up was your name. Maimi saw Rika after the initial abuse and she knew about Rika’s plan but the problem was that they didn’t trust you fully until you gave into a single demand.” Koha bit down on her lip and stood up in front of them.
“I was busy that night with writing to other people as a way to resist my temptations and Maimi came into the room. She had asked about how I felt about Nakazawa and I told her I was fine with her. Then, she told me about the abuse Rika had taken from two people that day. It made my blood boil that anyone would harm her but I had no intention of killing anyone until Sayu was with Nakazawa and I shocked her to save Sayu from the torture she would have suffered. I didn’t know you were there though and I escaped to avoid punishment.” Koha’s explanation turned the whole mission upside down as it only had to be one person to have done it.
“What we are about to explain is this? Because you escaped and not formally discharged, there is a serious crime on your head. We can prove you are eligible but there is no guarantee of that. The police don’t know the condition you had that sent you to the clinic in the first place. However, what we want you to do is help us lead as an indicator that you are not insane. With this link, we can send you for evaluations and we can report your good behavior to them as a bonus.” Koha shook her head as she looked at Sayu.
“I was sexually abused which caused the mental incapacity.” Nacchi rubbed her chin as Koha stood by the board to explain the problem.
She kept a stone face throughout the description of the continued abuse. Nacchi wrote down all the details of her experiences like a psychologist analyzing the patient. After a half hour discussion about the incidents, Nacchi called Iida in her office and rushed over to their room.
“Iida-san, please find a psychologist quickly, she will do her best to help us before taking an analysis.” She nodded and left them to track down Maimi.
Nacchi decided to get information about her and her whereabouts which seemed scattered but they knew of the first place to look for her. Shota and the gang took a truck to the clinic, Koha had to think where else she would be, and that task was difficult as Maimi only talked about a few things with her. Despite being the same age, they were more separate than anything else which stretched the rules to its farthest interpretation. She wrote down a club she usually did talk about during her free time but as for location, it would be a challenge.
They arrived at the clinic where the new boss, Mr. Thomas, an American national, stood at the front door to escort Nacchi into the room with Shota. Koha sat in the lobby with the others as she wrote down everything she could remember. Then, she looked at Sayu and gave her a wink. Sayu walked toward her and they went up the stairs without looking back at Eri or Reina.
“Where you think you are going?” Reina asked in a sassy voice which turned Koha around.
“I have to get my clothes.” Koha said in a soft voice as Sayu kept walking up to the next floor.
Eri and Reina followed them to the room and came to a surprise. It had been ransacked. Koha fell to her knees in tears as Reina saw the note on the window.
Koha-chan,
It’s over, the terror is over. Every person is dead. We did it! The police will be after me soon, I hope I can survive the chase.
P.S. I want to meet you one more time before I get caught. Our last time was wonderful. Reina looked over at Koha and took a deep breath. The kitty was furious that any person would harm a patient who can’t handle their needs. Reina lifted her up and gave her a hug. Koha started to tear up as the embrace brought back the incident about them trusting her.
“We will catch her… I promise you. You may hate Eri but you will not hate me.” She looked at Sayu for a second and then she glared at her.
“Sayu is yours.” Reina bit down on her lip and folded the note into her pocket.
Eri followed out Reina from the room as Sayu helped Koha with her clothes into the duffle bags. Koha tried to analyze the words from the kitty’s mouth and looked at Sayu who was busily stuffing her clothes into the bag. Sayu heard the words of surrender, she couldn’t believe Reina wouldn’t give up without a fight but she knew she had to protect Eri from any more of Koha’s rage against her. Before Koha stood up, Sayu sat behind her and bowed to the younger woman.
“Sayu, were you and Reina…” Sayu nodded and bowed apologetically.
Koha felt her throat gone dry as she realized why Reina had been the buffer in the arguments. She still had feelings for Sayu. The younger woman felt guilty in blaming Eri for her death and Sayu had been in the middle of the whole situation.
“Why didn’t you tell me or slap me or something to indicate that you guys had a relationship earlier?” Sayu held up her hand and slapped Koha across the face, and then gave her a long kiss on her lips.
“Because… she was there for me after the assault. She was also a victim of an assault which made her scared of being close to people. I was stubborn and wanting to not give away my own faults to people. If people knew that I seduced the mayor, I would be called a whore. But, Reina knew about everything that had happen, so when you pointed at Eri, I had to resist siding with you.” Koha understood the situation and bowed back to Sayu.
“I am sorry for being that way to her. I never knew that Reina still liked you because I was in love with you. Now, since she had given up, I want to apologize to Eri too.” Sayu nodded and Koha ran out to see Eri.
The nun saw Koha ran down the stairs and kneel down to bow for forgiveness in her act. She looked over at Reina and she nodded hesitantly. The nun crossed her arms at her but relaxed them as she brought her up from the floor.
“I will not forget that you were brat when I mention about Rika. That shall stay etched. However, I want to move forward to get this case over with so you are forgiven.” Eri’s crooked smile left no doubt that they buried the hatchet and Koha ran up to finish packing up the rest of the stuff from her room.
Koha loaded up the truck with her clothing with help from Sayu as they waited for the interview to be over. An hour later, Shota and Nacchi walked out with few answers but they had a home address. Reina showed them the note and it confirmed that Maimi was the one to kill Yasuda in the hospital but it was now up to them to find her before she disappeared forever.