“We have basically understood the situation.”
In the Police Station's interrogation room outside Hongo Station, a sharp-looking policewoman with short hair exchanged a look with her colleague beside her. The colleague nodded implicitly, picked up the written statement, and left the room, giving them privacy.
“The official procedure is concluded here.” The short-haired policewoman shifted her tone, then broke into a very approachable smile, “Now, let’s talk about the reward.
“According to regulations, after the criminal suspect confesses their record, we will find a suitable time to present Watanabe-san with a Certificate of Merit for bravery and a sum of Prize money.
“If Watanabe-san is willing, you can also be interviewed by television reporters afterward and make an appearance on TV.
“However, if I were you, Watanabe-san, I might not accept the interview.
“Firstly, it will have some impact on your life, and secondly, although he will be locked up for quite a long time, ultimately…”
The short-haired policewoman didn't finish her sentence, sighing with a hint of helplessness.
Too much exposure, conversely, is a form of protection.
“I understand.”
Watanabe Yu nodded.
He knew this matter clearly in his heart, but he felt that given the thug’s nature of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, and based on the impression he left on the guy, let alone in the future, even if it happened again right now, the opponent would instinctively walk the other way upon seeing him.
“It’s good that you understand.”
Hearing this, the short-haired policewoman nodded with satisfaction and breathed a sigh of relief.
As a graduate of Jonan Private High School, she, as a Senior, was genuinely worried that her junior, Watanabe Yu, would stubbornly insist on doing things his own way.
“The Certificate of Merit will be sent directly to the school at that time,” the short-haired policewoman paused briefly, “As for the Prize money, once it’s approved, it will be given to you along with the Certificate of Merit.”
Although he couldn't appear on TV, showing off at school was still an option.
“I’ll trouble you then.”
Watanabe Yu politely expressed his thanks.
He didn't care about the Certificate of Merit, but he was very interested in the specific Number of the Prize money; however, due to the Special nature of the current setting and atmosphere, he could only temporarily suppress the expectation in his heart.
“It’s our duty,” the short-haired policewoman shook her head, “and if we must say anything, we are the ones who should be thanking you.”
Her colleague had verbally relayed the scene to her, and before coming in to take Watanabe Yu’s statement, she had also taken a moment to glance at the video from the recording device.
Frankly speaking, Watanabe Yu’s movements in subduing the Bandit were indeed crisp, clean, and impressive; it was no wonder the Senior leading the team kept saying things like ‘a Hero emerges from the youth.’
“Actually…”
“There’s no need to be overly modest,” the short-haired policewoman interrupted Watanabe Yu’s Polite remarks, “Most people in that situation, let alone facing it Calm and composed, would be doing great just by remembering to pull the person next to them away.
“Not to mention doing it like you…”
“Calm and composedly subdued the dangerous person.”
Having said that, the short-haired policewoman turned her head and looked toward Hayakawa Yuki, who had been silent since a moment ago.
She organized her words slightly and gently comforted the Little girl, who hadn't fully recovered yet, “The person has been caught, you are safe now, no need to worry too much.”
As a woman and as a Police officer, she knew very well that the lingering fear and the reaction displayed by Hayakawa Yuki were normal.
If everyone were like Watanabe Yu, acting as if nothing happened, that would be strange.
“…Mm, thank you for your concern, big sister.”
Hayakawa Yuki was silent for a moment, then nodded lightly.
Knowing is one thing, but the lingering fear would still be there.
If it weren't for Watanabe Yu, she would be…
She suddenly wanted to thank him again.
—Even though she had already thanked him three times.
“Alright, leave the rest to us.”
The short-haired policewoman stood up and clapped her hands lightly, signaling for the two of them to stand up and leave with her, much like a kindergarten teacher leading students in a game.
“Your Teacher in charge has also arrived.”
Based on her understanding of that usually Rushing around woman, the latter was probably getting impatient.
*
“Are you two hurt?”
Anbara Risa, sitting on a chair in the Police Station lobby, immediately stood up when she saw Watanabe Yu and Hayakawa Yuki, rushed over to them, and looked at them with concern.
“No.”
Both Watanabe Yu and Hayakawa Yuki shook their heads.
“…”
Hearing this, the stone that had been hanging in Anbara Risa’s heart finally dropped.
However, she didn't trust it so readily.
Only after meticulously and carefully checking both Watanabe Yu and Hayakawa Yuki one by one, confirming that there were indeed no Wounds on them, did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Deep down, she was happy that her student had acted bravely for a just cause, but more than that, she was worried.
“Hey, are you ignoring me?”
Seeing Anbara Risa seemingly ignoring her, the short-haired policewoman couldn't help but roll her eyes.
“Didn’t you say it yourself? During work hours, be less familiar.”
Anbara Risa teased her friend.
“That’s true.” The short-haired policewoman smiled and nodded, then withdrew her Line of sight, “Then remember to send these two home safely. I still have work to wrap up, so I’ll get going.”
With that, she turned around and left in a hurry.
The thief who had been at large for nearly two months was caught. Besides the work pressure accumulated in their hearts finally disappearing, there was also a mess of details waiting for them to handle.
“Teacher Anbara, what about Kiriyama and Miss Takakura?”
Seeing the short-haired policewoman leave, Watanabe Yu finally spoke up to ask.
Kiriyama Kazuma and Takakura Maki had come to the Police Station with them, but they were nowhere to be seen now.
“I sent them home first.” Anbara Risa glanced at Watanabe Yu, then asked with some curiosity, “I heard from Kiriyama that you subdued that Bandit all by yourself?”
“Yes.”
Watanabe Yu was momentarily stunned, not quite understanding why Anbara Risa suddenly brought this up.
“You’ve got some skill, kid!” Anbara Risa lightly punched Watanabe Yu’s Shoulder, then changed the Topic, “But, if you encounter something like this again next time, and the people around you aren't Classmates, prioritize your own safety above all else.”
She was happy that her student possessed such a sense of justice, but equally, she didn't want to see her student get hurt for acting bravely.
If you walk by the river often, you’re bound to get your shoes wet, right?
“Thank you for your concern, Teacher Anbara.”
Watanabe Yu lowered his head and Obediently thanked her.
“Instead of thanking me, you should take what I said to heart,” Anbara Risa paused, “And, did that officer mention anything about rewards to you?”
“She did.”
Speaking of this, Watanabe Yu was no longer sleepy.
“What are they?”
Anbara Risa picked up the Topic and continued to ask.
“A Certificate of Merit and a sum of Prize money.” Watanabe Yu thought for a moment, then added, “According to that Police sister, they will find a suitable time to deliver it to the school.”
“Regarding the Certificate of Merit, the Principal will most likely keep it at the school,” Anbara Risa glanced at Watanabe Yu, her tone returning to the relaxed ease of the Break between classes, “But as Compensation and a reward from the school, he should give you a separate Reward money as well.”
As the Teacher in charge, she had a general understanding of Watanabe Yu’s financial situation, having visited the apartment where he lived.
That condition was literally just ‘livable,’ and nothing more.
With these two sums of Prize money, Watanabe Yu’s life should improve significantly in the short term.
“Teacher Anbara,” Watanabe Yu lowered his voice, unable to hold back the question any longer, “How much is the Prize money from the Police Station usually?”
“That depends on the specific situation, but given this incident, it certainly won’t be small,” Anbara Risa looked at Watanabe Yu, “As for the school’s part, given that Old man’s personality, he should be quite generous, since he loves this kind of honor the most.
“In short, don’t worry about that aspect.
“Both sides have ample Funds.”
Hearing this, Watanabe Yu immediately relaxed and nodded in relief.
Why didn’t she say so earlier!
“Teacher Anbara, about this matter…”
Seeing that Watanabe Yu had finished speaking, Hayakawa Yuki hesitantly joined the conversation with Unease.
“Your Mother only knows the general outline,” Anbara Risa paused, “As for the specifics, wait until you get home to tell her.”
She knew that this Little girl, Hayakawa Yuki, didn't want her Mother to worry, but as the Teacher in charge, she also had responsibilities that must be fulfilled; what needed to be conveyed to the parents still had to be conveyed.
“Alright, enough talk, it’s time to take you two home!”
Anbara Risa stood up, led the two out of the Police Station, and got into her white Sedan.
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