Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 76 Regaining Freedom

You gave away all the chips yourself...

Standing outside the police station, Nakajima Hiro felt a sense of absurdity.

Although I feel that Ōmaeda is either stupid or malicious, but...

Did we really run into a fool?

My reward is still showing as pending, and the matter remains unresolved.

In other words, the system didn't renege on its promise; it's still helping itself to legitimize its identity.

His current situation is exactly the kind of controlled stay that was previously intended to be facilitated.

It's just that the people in charge are from Ōmaeda.

"Let's go check on your usual place first."

Ōmaeda, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world, ordered, "Also, I want to meet with the victim of domestic violence."

Hiroshi Nakajima glanced at Ōmaeda.

"I usually live at the office; you can take me there."

"As for the person in question, I'm sorry, but I cannot fully trust your identity at this time and will not cooperate with this matter."

Ōmaeda remained silent for a moment.

Step on the gas.

"The situation is not as you described; there are no signs of habitation here."

After entering the office, he only glanced around a few times before drawing his conclusion.

"You don't need to put on an act for me. I can find both the apartment in Shimokitazawa and the host club where you work."

"If you want to wait for Asuka Honoka, it's a very simple thing."

Hiroshi Nakajima shook his head: "Asuka doesn't live in any of these places right now."

Seeing that Nakajima Hiroshi was still being stubborn, Ōmaeda scoffed.

You think I'll believe you?

However, he then saw the other person dial Misaki Tachibana's number right in front of him.

"Yes, it's me, Nakajima Hiroshi."

"I'm out for now, but the matter isn't completely resolved yet."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a concise answer: "Do you need shelter or help?"

"Of course we need it."

He was quite blunt.

The main issue is that it's difficult for Nakajima Hiroshi to verify Ōmaeda's identity, so having some kind of safeguard is always a good thing.

"Also, please tell Asuka that our people are handling this, and tell her not to worry."

"By the way, let's arrange a place for her to stay first."

"Understood."

She paused, then added.

"We'll arrange for someone from our team to contact you later."

This emphasizes that he has received the key points that Nakajima Hiroshi wanted to convey.

Because there is no concept of "our people" between Tachibana Misaki and Nakajima Hiro.

In other words, the person currently handling his detention is not one of their own.

However, Nakajima Hiroshi's slow and deliberate tone, along with his relatively straightforward discussion about transferring Asuka, suggests that his situation isn't too dire, and at least his personal freedom isn't severely restricted.

Not purely enemies.

After assessing the situation, Misaki Tachibana immediately took action to relocate Asuka and contact Hiro Nakajima.

"You can't find tomorrow's flowers now."

Nakajima Hiroshi hung up the phone and turned to Ōmaeda, emphasizing this point.

"Since you're no longer under surveillance, I need to make something clear to you."

"We have a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship. If you go against my wishes and rashly contact my people, then the cooperation will end immediately."

Upon hearing this, Ōmaeda frowned deeply.

"Nakajima Hiroshi, get this straight, I can send you back anytime and let you continue to endure deportation."

"indeed."

Nakajima Hiroshi nodded, without refuting.

"Since Mr. Ōmaeda prefers to be straightforward, I can also make my point clearer."

"Your assistance with my controlled stay has been very helpful for the time being, and I am grateful."

"But if you're not lying, this is essentially about keeping me in control and preventing things from getting out of control."

"In other words, this is what you need."

"For me, being sent back doesn't pose a significant threat because I'm fighting for legal status, not controlled stay."

"Our team is also handling this matter, as you can probably guess."

"Compared to this..."

He paused, his tone becoming serious.

"I cannot accept trading temporary freedom for the sake of affecting those around me, so I don't mind being sent back. Please understand."

"Nakajima Hiroshi, straighten your attitude."

"Even promoting legal status requires the involvement of town councilors and..."

Ōmaeda stopped halfway through his sentence.

He still doesn't understand how Nakajima Hiroshi managed to motivate that group of old hands.

It couldn't have been controlled by superpowers in the police station, could it?

There must be a powerful force behind this guy, they're just hiding it well and not showing themselves.

"snort."

Thinking of this, Ōmaeda showed displeasure, but he only snorted coldly and said nothing more.

This is a compromise.

He just wanted to keep everything under control and maintain a certain level of restraint.

Soon, Ōmaeda's men rushed over.

"You two will take turns protecting Mr. Nakajima Hiroshi."

"Don't bother him unless necessary."

As he spoke, Ōmaeda glanced at Nakajima Hiroshi in a show of defiance, then took a dark gray bracelet from his subordinate and handed it over.

"This thing has GPS and health monitoring functions."

"As your guarantor, I need to monitor your compliance with the residency regulations and ensure you do not leave the permitted area."

"In addition, it's also for your safety. In case of any illegal activities, we can find you and provide assistance immediately."

"If there are no objections, please take it."

Even Nakajima Hiroshi's management team doesn't have the power to enforce monitoring, so this is the only way to communicate.

Of course, if this guy doesn't even have a GPS tracker, then Ōmaeda will send him back without hesitation.

Nakajima Hiroshi didn't mind and neatly put it on.

"I thought you would argue back."

Ōmaeda's words carried a hint of sarcasm.

"Just think of it as wearing a health bracelet, it doesn't matter."

Hiroshi Nakajima shrugged.

It's better to cooperate on trivial matters.

Putting aside their attitude, they did grant him freedom, so appropriate control is reasonable.

If I cause any trouble, it will affect the other person as well.

Of course, the names they use for paperwork are mostly empty shells, the kind that are cut off at lightning speed if something goes wrong.

"So, what are the names of these two guards... my friends who are protecting me?"

The two of them stood there like statues, showing no intention of responding at all.

"You don't need to know."

Ōmaeda found that rejecting Nakajima Hiroshi made him very happy.

"If we maintain a good relationship, we will most likely have no further involvement after this matter is resolved."

Ok.

Hiroshi Nakajima understands.

Fortunately, he can be even more shameless.

"Why don't you take me back to Shimokitazawa? You said it yourself, this place isn't suitable for resting."

Ohmaeda: "..."

"Go back by yourself."

Refusing feels good.

They turned around and left.

Helpless, Nakajima Hiroshi pulled up a chair and sat down to begin making arrangements for what to do next.

"You two, find a place to sit down."

With Ōmaeda gone, Nakajima Hiroshi resumed his role as the master of the house, inviting the two people who had been monitoring him to sit down.

These two, one male and one female, the woman talks more, the man talks less.

"Who will be on the first shift?"

"Me."

"I'll take over according to the designated location tomorrow morning."

"Can."

They quickly arranged the division of labor, the men took their seats, and the women left quite decisively.

"A couple?"

"Colleagues."

...It seems that communication is not entirely impossible.

Nakajima Hiroshi picked up the banknotes and roughly listed what was to come.

The subsequent development of Asuka Kirara.

The request from Mizuki Onodera.

Misaki Tachibana's live streaming business.

And... the cultivation and expansion of their own power.

Before things stabilize, we can put Asuka on hold for a while to avoid dragging her into danger.

Even for the sake of the child's development, this should be done after everything has calmed down.

But Mizuki and Tachibana Misaki are definitely people you need to meet.

The two individuals have put in a lot of effort, and whether it's out of gratitude or for future cooperation, they should show some appreciation.

Since we've agreed to help them, we should communicate promptly, explain our current situation, and let them decide whether to wait or start immediately.

Then comes developing one's own power, and...

Remove Kuroda Karito.

Hiroshi Nakajima isn't actually that vengeful.

Kato, who had also offended him, was completely out of the picture at this moment.

But Kuroda Karito has already turned against those close to him, which is absolutely intolerable.

We must get rid of him, completely and utterly destroy him from all sides.

There is no turning back now.