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At this moment, the night has deepened, and the temperature in the back mountains has gradually dropped. Apart from the occasional barking of dogs in the distance, the deserted streets are quiet. Ito's slightly stiff body shivered a few times. He stared blankly at Kaiko. Even though Kaiko recounted the entire story without interruption, Ito still felt his throat was very dry. It was very difficult for him to swallow and ask, "So, Shinsuke, after your son was eventually captured by the police, was he not sentenced? This is truly shocking!"
Kaiko hesitated for a moment, but gathered the courage to continue, with a hint of tears in her voice. After the horrifying cannibal case occurred, the French police arrested Shinsuke and charged him. However, his father, Sagawa Akihide, could not bear to lose his only son. He spent a lot of money to hire the best lawyer to exonerate him. In the end, the court found that Shinsuke had a serious mental illness and was only sent to a mental hospital. After that, both Akemi and Kaiko unified their statements, claiming that Sagawa Shinsuke was not fit to stand trial in France, so they managed to have him extradited back to Japan. In 1985, his father successfully brought him back to a local mental hospital in Japan. 15 months later, the head of the mental hospital announced that Sagawa Shinsuke had miraculously been cured and would no longer engage in any behavior detrimental to a harmonious society. They then used the Japanese media to create a sensation, and through manipulation, he was not held accountable by the Japanese police. Instead, he transformed into a returning gourmet, which Kaiko found to be an extremely absurd and ridiculous turn of events.
Upon hearing this, Ito couldn't help but take a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it, his hands trembling slightly. Seeing this, Kaiko dared not continue. She lowered her head in great shame, rubbing her clothes as if waiting for the judge to question her.
"Do you know this person, Ueno To?" Ito finally spoke. In his view, Ueno To was just a middle-aged man and couldn't attract Sagawa Shinsuke like other women. Does his dismembered arm represent that Shinsuke has become a cannibal? In that case, Shinsuke is truly a terrifying cannibal.
Before Kaiko could speak, Ito continued, "I think you should know Ueno To, right? The reason I say this is simple. When I visited your home, I also saw the rush red rope in Ueno To's house." He carefully took out the red rope from his pocket and waved it in front of Kaiko. Ito's expression changed subtly. He seemed to have discovered something with this clue, but was not entirely sure, so the whole conversation fell into silence again.
"Well, I'm not sure. The rush red rope is because my husband is a member of a nearby yacht club. Members of this yacht club are given a rush red rope, symbolizing a smooth sailing. In his spare time, he would take the yacht out to sea for leisure or to entertain guests. As for Ueno To that you mentioned, I don't have any impression... But, officer, please find my son Shinsuke. His father wouldn't let me disclose the reason, because he firmly believes... believes that he doesn't have a mental disorder, that he is perfectly normal. I've told you everything I know. Please, you must find him. He is everything to me, I can't be without him." Kaiko pleaded with Ito, her already frail body curling up even more.
Ito seemed to have a splitting headache. He looked around and found a tree to lean against. Later, Ito brought Kaiko back and once again summoned Sagawa Akihide for questioning. While Sagawa Shinsuke confessed to the cannibalism case, there was a disagreement between Akihide and Kaiko regarding whether Shinsuke had a mental illness. Akihide insisted that during his studies in France, Shinsuke suffered from severe schizophrenia, and his cannibalistic actions were not of his own volition. Akihide believed that Shinsuke's actions were due to his illness, and instead of just apologizing and compensating the victims, society should also care for and heal his illness. On the other hand, although Kaiko remained silent at first, she eventually confessed to the police, stating that she personally believed that Shinsuke did not have such a disorder and that her son was simply a complete pervert.
A group of police officers, including Ito, were all perplexed, facing two difficult problems. First, where is Sagawa Shinsuke currently, and where has he gone? Second, does Shinsuke actually have a mental disorder, or in other words, does he still have the desire to consume human flesh? This point is crucial because it will determine the direction of the entire case. If, as Akihide said, this pitiful and terrifying cannibal had indeed developed a strange illness of cannibalism, has it been cured?
Ito's brain turned into a mush after working for over 30 hours straight, and he struggled to figure out where the problem lay. Unknowingly, the clock on the wall had reached 1 am. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration, clenched his fist, and hammered it into his palm. Then he quickly put on his coat and ran out...
Around 8 am, the sun had just risen over the mountains of Machida City, shrouded in a few bright red morning clouds. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the clouds, resembling numerous golden waterfalls spewing out like giant dragons. Some staff members were gradually entering and leaving a yacht club by the sea, preparing for a day of reception work. This Golden Bay Yacht Club, reportedly established in 2011, covers a total area of 170,000 square meters (including a harbor area of 130,000 square meters), with a luxurious clubhouse covering a total construction area of 9,000 square meters and a 720-meter-long breakwater, 352 water berths, and 120 dry berths, capable of accommodating super luxury yachts up to 165 feet long. It is considered one of the top yacht clubs in Tokyo Bay.
This yacht club cleverly combines the rich cultural elements of both Eastern and Western styles, and the luxurious clubhouse offers a variety of star-rated services such as Chinese and Western dining, wedding banquets, business meetings, holiday leisure, VIP member boxes, and a sky bar for wine and cigars. In addition, they have established the country's only one-stop yacht technical maintenance service center, providing yacht owners with services such as leasing, maintenance, and repairs, making it a very comprehensive facility. Most importantly, they also offer a so-called membership system, targeting individuals who work and live in Tokyo Bay and need to experience waterfront living and integrate into the high-end social circle. It is said to be a high-end social platform tailored for social elite, providing distinguished services and diversified social activities.
Before long, the reception staff on both sides of the door stood in a straight line, bowing at a 90-degree angle to greet anyone who entered. At this moment, a person dressed somewhat strangely took small steps and walked inside. Why do we say the person was dressed strangely? It's because most guests usually attend banquets in formal attire or wear sportswear for a sailing regatta. However, this person not only had a bulky figure but also wore a puzzling outfit. They wore oversized sport pants on the lower half, paired with a pair of big-toed shoes. But on the upper half, they wore work clothes and a sports jacket. They looked somewhat tired and hunched over, walking like a snail carrying a shell, which seemed comical.
"Hello, may I help you with anything?" asked the enthusiastic receptionist, bowing with warmth and hospitality.
"Oh, I'd like to join your membership system," the chubby man with thick dark circles under his eyes said with a simple smile after taking off his sunglasses.
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