Ichiro Shibasaki stared at Makoto Sakaki warily.
The crowd below stared at them intently.
Snap!
A wisp of green smoke rose up and was soon blown away by the wind.
Ichiro Shibasaki lit a cigarette.
"Why do you say that?"
"I just use the phone for business contacts."
"Your company has declared bankruptcy this morning."
"Well, there will be a lot of things..."
"You're about to commit suicide, why would you care about those trivial matters?"
Shibasaki Ichiro choked up, his expression becoming more and more anxious: "Who are you? Are you from the police?"
"Have you ever seen a policeman dressed so shabbily?"
Sakaki Makoto smiled bitterly and said, "I am just like you, a frustrated person..."
Shibasaki Ichiro gave him a puzzled look: "Your company is bankrupt too?"
"No, I woke up and found out I owed the underworld 50 million."
"And there's only 1,430 yen left in my wallet."
"They asked me to be a gigolo."
"Or else go out fishing and work for fifteen years straight to pay off your debts."
"I... am desperate..."
Shibasaki Ichiro: "..."
It sounds like the young man in front of me is even worse off than me, but at least I don't have any debts and there is a possibility of making a comeback...
After a long sigh, Shibasaki Ichiro threw the cigarette back and said desolately: "Life has infinite possibilities, you can't be so pessimistic..."
"Back then, I started from scratch and established Shibasaki Shoji after going through many hardships."
“Even during the economic crisis, I didn’t give up.”
“That’s why we have the glory we have now.”
An unknown light shone in Ichiro Shibasaki's eyes, as if he was recalling every detail.
"I believe you can do it, too."
How does it feel to be taught to work hard by someone who is standing on a rooftop and about to commit suicide?
It's probably similar to a butcher killing a pig while reminding you of the meaning of life.
Some people may think: You have achieved such success, and yet you still tell me these things. You are like a monkey trying to date an elephant, you have no idea at all!
But Makoto Sakaki was different. He saw hope in Ichiro Shibasaki's eyes.
That's not how a frustrated person should behave.
Ichiro Shibasaki doesn't want to die.
Once you know this key factor, the next thing will be much easier.
Makoto Sakaki took out Shibasaki Ichiro's wallet and asked, "Your daughter is very cute. How old is she this year?"
"9 years old, in the third grade, studying at Teitan Elementary School."
Shibasaki Ichiro took two puffs of his cigarette. He didn't look happy at all. Instead, his brows furrowed even more tightly.
"Where is your wife?"
"She is very virtuous."
"I love her, too."
As he was talking, Ichiro Shibasaki became angry again. He put out his cigarette and stood up.
There was an immediate exclamation from below.
"Hey, hey, hey! Sakaki Makoto! What the hell are you talking about!?"
Inspector Megure's complaining voice came from the headset: "Don't provoke him!"
"I understand, Inspector Megure."
Sakaki Makoto turned around and looked at Shibasaki Ichiro: "And you, Mr. Shibasaki Ichiro, I already know the reason."
"Now, listen to my reasoning."
"Mr. Shibasaki Ichiro, you announced the bankruptcy of Shibasaki Shoji Co., Ltd. this morning, and you committed suicide that afternoon. In the eyes of most people, it is normal for people who fail in business to commit suicide."
"But, according to my understanding, Shibasaki Shoji Co., Ltd. has not suffered any losses. This has been clearly stated in the newspaper."
Sakaki took out the newspaper and waved it: "Mr. Shibasaki, your complexion is ruddy, your eyes are clear and bright, your skin has no chloasma or jaundice, and your hand was steady when you lit the cigarette just now, which shows that you don't have a habit of drinking."
"Look at your thick, black hair, no pigmentation under your eyes, your breathing is even, your voice is smooth when you talk, and you bend down quickly and neatly. You must pay attention to your health."
Ichiro Shibasaki was completely stunned and looked at him stupidly.
Sakaki Makoto's voice was also transmitted to Inspector Megure and others through the headset.
Inspector Megure and others looked at each other, looking at each other's facial features.
"He was in good health, paid attention to health preservation, had a happy family, and a thriving business. Why would such a person commit suicide? Was there something wrong with his mental health?"
"No, from our conversation just now, I know that Mr. Shibasaki is in good mental condition, has a quick mind, and is good at guiding others. You should be a positive and optimistic person."
"But today you stood on the rooftop and planned to commit suicide."
Sakaki Makoto looked at the flustered Shibasaki Ichiro with a scrutinizing look in his eyes: "Mr. Shibasaki, you...are hiding something, right?"
“And it’s a difficulty that I can’t explain to the police.”
Ichiro Shibasaki's mouth drooped, his eyes turned red, but he shook his head at Makoto Sakaki.
"I...I...didn't..."
"The so-called reasoning is to reconstruct what happened at the scene through the details left by the suspect."
Ignoring Shibasaki Ichiro, Sakaki Makoto continued talking to himself.
"During the conversation just now, Mr. Shibasaki looked flustered and kept holding the mobile phone tightly, as if he was waiting for some instructions."
"The wallet accidentally dropped on the ground might be a clue left for us by Mr. Shibasaki, so I observed his expression by asking his family members."
"When talking about his family, especially his daughter, Mr. Shibasaki's eyes flickered, his body trembled slightly, he was anxious and uneasy, and he spoke without confidence. In psychology, this is a sign of both guilty conscience and worry!"
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