Never Not
Ch. 70: Reaction of Mr. Matsumoto

"Sorry, I'm late." Shohei lowered his head, then pulled the chair beside Seina to sit on.

"Ah, long time no see, you must be very busy," said Mr. Matsumoto while chuckling.

"Not really," replied Shohei lowered his head.

"There's snow on your head." Seina threw out the white granules left in Shohei's hair.

"really?" Shohei also brushed his hair. For a moment, his hand came into contact with Seina so as to make the two pairs of eyes glow.

Seina-chan, I'm sorry. I suspect your father ....

Shohei had checked Mr. Matsumoto's list of meetings with officials that Kei gave him the other day. One of the officials who met him was Black Shadow's ninth target. In other words, it was hard not to suspect her own future father-in-law after she discovered some of Mr. Matsumoto's involvement with black officials.

"By the way ...." Mr. Matsumoto opened his voice while pointing his hand at Kei Ayano who was sitting next to him.

However, just about to introduce Kei, Shohei immediately said, "Ayano Kei-san, nice to meet you in person."

"It's nice to also be able to eat and sit together with you, Yamazaki Shohei-san," Kei replied politely.

Mr. Matsumoto gasped with a crisp face. "So .. You two know each other?" dugup.

"Ah, I think for a journalist like Ayano-san, no one does not know her at the moment," Shohei replied looking at Kei.

"You're too complimentary. Your reputation and achievements as a detective are also very well known in public circles," Kei smiled subtly.

"Papa, Shohei-kun and Kei-niichan have often met at home. So, Shohei already knew that Kei-niichan was my cousin's brother" Seina explained.

"Oh, so it seems. Aren't I lucky to have a journalist's niece and a police investigator's son-in-law?" Mr. Matsumoto chuckles.

However, Shohei actually responded to Seina's father's statement with sharp glittering eyes.

The waiter came to bring the opening. A few minutes passed with small talk. They look relaxed to each other. Shohei explained his purpose in life with Seina which of course made Mr. Matsumoto amazed and felt that he did not choose his son's soul mate.

"By the way, I heard you're going to be transferred to the National Police and get a promotion. That's great for your career! But don't you want to be a politician in the future? Maybe you can seize the highest position in the police, a national police general," said Mr. Matsumoto with sparkling eyes.

"I'm not interested in politics. I think being a politician allows us to apply makeup to cover our real faces."

At that very instant, Mr. Matsumoto's face blackened instantly.

"I agree with you. Almost all the politicians in Tokyo have been interviewed. All politicians should have personal branding even if it is contrary to their true character. Including Uncle too, right?" keep Kei on while tingling.

Mr. Matsumoto was stunned while smiling subtly. "really. Every politician always imitates himself as best as he can to win the hearts of the public. Some are imaged as good, simple, and populist figures. There are also those who are imaged firmly, honestly, and courageously. That's the art of politics, we polish ourselves as if to be a public dream figure. And the funny thing is that they believe it" he said frankly, chuckling.

"I remember a quote from Bill Murray, saying that if people lie to the government, it is a crime. But if the government is lying to its people, it's just politics" Kei said, sipping wine in an elegant style.

"That is what makes me uninterested in politics, besides often lying to the people, also lying to myself. Our country will never lack smart people, but maybe someday there will be a shortage of honest people" Shohei continued with sharp eyes.

"Ah, but you don't want to get into politics not out of fear of being ambushed by Black Shadow someday, do you?" Mr. Matsumoto threw a joke while chuckling again, but it made Shohei, Kei, and Seina react with different expressions.

In the past, politicians were very afraid of being ambushed by prosecutors, but now they even fear being visited by Black Shadow and humiliated in public." Again, Mr. Matsumoto laughed. Despite that, Shohei still caught the hollow look on the sixties man's face.

Kei looked at Shohei, then said to his uncle, "What about Uncle himself? Was Uncle not afraid of one day being visited by Black Shadow like the social minister of that time?"

"I didn't commit corruption, money laundering or anything that the masked man hated. So, why be afraid?" said Mr. Matsumoto while shrugging his shoulders and opening both hands.

Shohei's eyes flashed again.

He's telling the truth.

Feeling that his uncle had opened a conversation about Black Shadow, Kei immediately said, "What if Uncle and Yamazaki-san appear on my program in the theme of Black Shadow and the next official to be arrested. Uncle is the justice minister, and Yamazaki-san was once on a special devising team set up by the justice ministry, right? There's no harm in us guessing which bureaucrat Black Shadow will do."

In that instant, Shohei immediately saw the reaction of Mr. Matsumoto.

His hands folded in front of his chest as if he wanted to protect something.

"I agree if Mr. Matsumoto wants to!" shohei said quickly. He immediately turned his head to the side, as Seina suddenly changed her sitting position and clenched her hands together.

What happened to Seina's reaction? Does he know anything about his father?

Of course the reaction Seina caught by Shohei at the moment was due to their discussion of Black Shadow. Every time he heard the man's discussion, his heart seemed to be turbulent. The feeling within him was hard to define.

"I .. can't do it. The discussion is too sensitive. After all, I am a minister in law. Discussion of Black Shadow will only make the ministry and law officers in this country as if it does not function in the community" said Mr. Matsumoto.

The logical reason!

Not giving up on persuading his uncle, Kei again said, "How about we change the topic, but it's still about Black Shadow? The public is very enthusiastic about anything that concerns Black Shadow."

Seina directly lowered the fork and the dinner knife resulting in the sound of friction of the plate. "Kei-niichan, why do you have to discuss work while having a family dinner!" his protest in an annoyed tone that made the three men instantly speechless.

Unlike Shohei, Rai is helping Ryo with his luggage. Yes, Ryo will return to his apartment after getting a chance to live in his sister's cramped apartment.

"Oniichan, sometimes I miss the old you. Even if you come home smelling alcohol and women's perfume, and then bring money from your hoax, but at least make me relieved that you're home safe."

"Whatchu mean? Do you want me to go back to being a con?" ketus Rai while grinning.

"Of course not! I just miss our time at home!"

"So, you're not a kid anymore! There comes a time when we will live each other's lives with a new family."

Ryo's eyes rounded instantly. "What does that mean ... Do you want to get married? You want to marry a girl, right?" tanyanya happy. He certainly knows the principle of Rai's life that is free and does not want to be bound. Moreover, lately he suspects his brother is in a relationship with the same sex.

Rai laughed a little. "Anybody want to be with a guy with no money who's an ex-con like me?"

"Of course there is! There's gotta!" ryo replied excitedly.

Rai only snorted while staring at his sister.

At a fancy nightclub, a long-haired man handed an envelope to the figure sitting at the bar's main table. The man opened the envelope, and was stunned to see photos of Rai with a girl.

"Is this really Rai Matsui?" tanyanya could not believe it. The corner of his lips lifted up small, creating a mocking smile.

"That's where he lives" said the long-haired man.

The person held back a laugh while staring at the photo that showed Rai entering the middle-class apartment. "I'm sorry, Rai. Your life's turned 180 degrees."

"I also saw Ryo-san enter your apartment. Looks like they're living together."

Hearing Ryo's name, the person's eyes instantly emitted flames. "So he's still with his fucking sister. If it wasn't for Ryo, we wouldn't be getting divorced like this."

"So you want Rai back?" Someone snaps from behind.

"Yes, we need his brain. Only Rai was able to create a brilliant strategy in deceiving the prey."

"What if he doesn't want to anymore because you betrayed him?"

The person smiled as he raised the crystal glass high that contained champagne. "Relax, I know his weakness. Rai Matsui was ... very fond of his stupid sister!"

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