“Hey Shindou-san – I think this is Ito!” I say. We had been near the coast since Atami, which even from a distance glowed and bustled. By comparison – it’s said this place isn’t as big as Atami, but it’s still a well-known resort. But it seems almost… sleepy.
In the darkness I realize we’re not the only boat on the water. I scan around us, annoyed by how -noisy- the boat is. It got us here fast but it’s certainly not subtle! But at least I talked them out of taking some flashy boat that the chief seemed so proud of. This one could be an old hauler, so at least it doesn’t scream “police”!
Alone among the police, only Saitou sort of gets the idea of subtlety. Well, he -did-, I think, remembering the mess he left with the Tanaka situation. Maybe it got too personal and he got messy? I frown. I -like- Hide-san, but is she really good for him, if this is what happens when they’re together?
But this is not the time to think about -them-, or Aoshi-sama. “Hey, Shindou-san!” I say. Did he fall asleep? My eyes go back to one of the boats. One of the old lady’s people, or just a local going about their business? Or is there an actual operation happening here? I know what he’s capable of… but did he?