“Oi, arent those police?” asked the student gazing at the direction of two detectives in black suit.
“Maybe they’re here for Fuka sensei.” Answered the other.
The two detective seen were obviously Madao and Ryu.
“Ryu, the investigators already went here and talked with her colleagues.” Madao said while trying to catch up to Ryu’s pace.
“But nothing has been recovered. I didn’t see any files recovered from her workplace” Ryu said before knocking at the principal’s door
After getting the principal’s permission, Ryu went to the teachers lounge.
“Excuse me, can I ask where Ms. Sawada’s desk is?” Ryu
“Oh there it is, we left it the way it is” pointed the teacher Ryu and Madao were both puzzled when they saw the late teacher’s desk
“This is why they didn’t brought anything, it’s empty. “ Madao remarked as he saw the teacher’s desk, while Ryu searched.
“It isn’t empty. It’s just unusual. No family or pet frame, no sticky notes or memo. It’s just pens, student records and books.” Ryu answered as he sift through the books
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Upon picking and opening the fallen object, Madao called Ryu to point out that it isnt a book about history which is the teacher’s subject to teach. Ryu then ask a teacher about the book.
“Ah, Ms. Sawada was the adviser of the geology club. She’s actually close to the members of the club” Said the teacher with a little sadness.
“Can we talk with the members?” asked Ryu “They are on a trip. Ms. Sawada left the club last month and so, they got a new adviser.”
After thanking the teacher Ryu and Madao went out the lounge, only to be greeted by high school students on their break.
Some fear them, some stare with contempt, some salute them. Aware of the mixed feelings Madao paced his walking, not realizing Ryu ‘s disappearance.
Meanwhile Ryu, now alone was lead to the geology club room by the student who had courage to look him in the eye.
“Thanks, here buy yourself some juice” said Ryu as he gives money to the student.
“So what did you find? “ Ask the student ignoring Ryu and opening the door instead.
“Ha- “ Ryu replied signaling the student to leave him alone
“You’re trying to find something about Sawada, for the pattern. “ Said the student staring right to the detective’s eyes.
“You know something?” asked Ryu feeling the student’s piercing gaze.
“Hmm, I’ll tell you in exchange of the 1350 yen in your wallet.” Said the student
“HAHAHAHA” Ryu laughed in reply. “Get out” said Ryu while still recovering from shock.
“You wont find anything in here detective. Not anymore. Sawada’s treasure is not here anymore.” Said the student after sitting down near the detective’s way.
Ryu with a patience so thin, faced the student.
“That’s Ms. Sawada. I don’t need a brat’s disrepectful ---” Ryu was cut after receiving a call from Madao who was worried about him.
Ryu turned his back against the room and prepared to leave.
“What are you so afraid of Ryu?” asked the student still sitting.
Ryu not remembering giving his name, turned only to find a piece of paper.