That time, if it weren't for Yoruichi Toyama's mentor at the time, an experienced old policeman who saw through the deception, the child would have been taken away.
Later, the master said that he only became suspicious because the child's clothes and schoolbag were all sturdy and practical mainstream brands, while the adult was wearing a pair of fake brand-name shoes.
While it's possible that some people have rather unusual ways of thinking about brands, asking one more question won't hurt.
Master said that sometimes asking just one more question can prevent many serious incidents from happening.
"As police officers, we can't wait for problems to come to us, and we can't be afraid of trouble."
Master has said this countless times.
Even though Yoruichi Toyama didn't want to listen, she gradually developed a habit of it.
Who knew that we would actually run into a suspicious person today.
Even if they aren't human traffickers, they're probably up to no good.
The man opposite him also changed his expression, and sweat poured down his hat-covered head.
But the little boy behind him called out again, "Uncle is Daddy's friend. He came to pick up Yuta on Daddy's behalf because Daddy is working overtime at the hospital!"
The man visibly relaxed, forcing a smile as he said, "Yes, yes, I'm here to pick up Yuta's father. Sir, you can't just suspect people like that!"
Yoruichi Toyama smiled but ignored him.
Adults are too used to lying, but a 5-year-old child is more credible.
Turning around and squatting down in front of the little boy, Yoruichi Toyama asked gently, "Yuta's dad works at the hospital, right? Shall we call him?"
“Hey! Sir, you’re really going too far…” The man tried to refute the suggestion, but the little boy Yuta was already cheering and clapping.
"Sir, you should have Yuta's father's contact information, right? It's just a phone call, it won't take you long."
As Yoruichi Toyama spoke, she stood up, took Yuta's hand, and walked towards the phone booth on the side of the street.
Sigh, when will this world have cell phones?!
"What's wrong with you! In broad daylight, are you trying to kidnap someone's child?"
Seeing that Yoruichi Toyama was closing in on him step by step, the man had no choice but to fight back.
Moreover, they deliberately raised their voices, attracting the attention of people at the kindergarten gate.
Yoruichi Toyama once again became the focus of attention.
This is also a common tactic used by human traffickers: turning the tables and blaming others.
An ordinary person might panic, appearing even more guilty than the other party.
But Yoruichi Toyama, who was prepared, simply shrugged, reached out to block the man who tried to pull the child away, and then turned around and squatted down in front of the boy.
"Hey, Yuuta, my name is Tei-ni-kun..."
"Cough...no, my name is Yoruichi Toyama, you can call me Yoruichi-nii."
He also deliberately raised his voice a little so that everyone around him could hear him.
"Now that we know each other, can you tell me this uncle's name?"
For a moment, the surrounding air became quiet.
Yuta nodded happily at first, then shook his head, and said clearly, "I don't know! This is the first time I've met this uncle!"
The surroundings became even quieter, and the gazes that had been focused on Yoruichi Toyama suddenly turned to the man.
If we're talking about "abduction," this man isn't entirely without suspicion!
The man immediately felt the pressure and wiped his sweat, saying, "I... I'm called Ogino, and I'm your father's colleague! Your father is a pediatrician at Beika General Hospital, and his name is Masayuki Ogawa, right?"
"That's great." Yoruichi Toyama stood up before Yuta could nod, and said with a cheerful smile, "Would it be alright if Mr. Ogino called Mr. Ogawa to confirm?"
"W-why?" The man who called himself Ogino remained defiant. "This... Mr. Toyama, who are you? What right do you have to make me..."
“Because this is the first time Yuta has met you either,” Yoruichi Toyama said calmly. “Since his father, Mr. Ogawa, is a doctor, there should be quite a few people who know his identity and name, so it’s hard to be sure that you’re not an imposter.”
Now that they've already started talking openly, it's time to appeal to the onlookers for votes, and Toyama Yoruichi has no intention of leaving any room for maneuver.
After all, the truth cannot be found out in a short time. At the very least, we must ensure Yuta's safety and his right to speak.
Sure enough, the onlookers started making their opinions in a noisy uproar.
"...I think Mr. Toyama is right, making a phone call isn't a hassle..."
"...Yes, and he didn't even try to take the child away; he only said he wanted to contact the child's father..."
"...Could it be a misunderstanding? Maybe Mr. Ogino really did come to pick up the child?"
"...You could make a phone call..."
"...Exactly, I could never let a complete stranger take my child away..."
"...That Mr. Ogino doesn't seem like a good person..."
"...Mr. Toyama is still more handsome..."
Hearing the praises directed at her from the crowd of housewives, Yoruichi Toyama straightened her back even more.
“Oh, right, Mr. Ogino,” he said cheerfully, as if he had thought of a good idea, “I think there should be a telephone in the kindergarten, right?”
"We'll just ask Yuta's teacher to make a phone call when we get back."
With that, he took Yuta's hand and turned to walk back towards the kindergarten.
No child abductor would dare to go into the kindergarten to confront the perpetrator.
That's what the onlookers all thought.
Yoruichi Toyama's goal was simply to take Yuta back to a relatively safe place.
If Mr. Ogino dares to go back to the kindergarten and confirm his identity in front of the teachers, then he has made a fool of himself.
When the time comes, just apologize.
But if not...
Just as I was thinking this, I heard the housewives around me with their children scream in unison.
Turning his head, he saw that Ogino was holding a kitchen knife that gleamed coldly.
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