Yamaguchi Takashi received the order with a sullen face.
But since the chief wants it investigated, they have to look into it, even if it's not a homicide. At least the case report needs to be presentable. Yamaguchi Takashi called for the clerk to adjust the records, had his subordinates fill out forms, and started slowly writing the "Criminal Case Filing Report," which would later require the chief's signature for approval.
Minamoto Tamako sat to one side, urging him to go on the scene first and complete the report later.
The criminal police in Japan have the authority to conduct emergency investigations without formally filing a case, such as temporary investigations under reasonable suspicion, post-arrest investigations of flagrant offenders, and supplementary investigations following emergency arrests... The apartment case belonged to the first category, so her request was reasonable and not against the rules.
