Chapter 60

Letter of Thanks (1)

Translated by NotBlueYet
Edited by Kingavent

Since Rio’s stalker was arrested, Rio has been smiling more.

That’s because something that had been stressing her out for a long time had been resolved, and so it should be natural.

“Thank you very much. I’m glad I met Ryo.”

After the live broadcast in the studio, we were on our way home.

“It’s only natural. If something happens to Rio, I’ll be sad.”

“How can you say that kind of thing so easily.”

Rio is smiling bitterly.

“I’ll be okay here today.”

“I’ll take you home.”

“I don’t have a stalker anymore.”

“Well, I understand. Be careful.”

I watched Rio’s back at the ticket gate.

“Well, I should go home too.”

When I couldn’t see Rio’s back, I started walking to my house.

“I’m home.”

When I got home, I found my father’s shoes on the front of the genkan.

Apparently, he’s home today.

“Oh, welcome home.”

My father, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, turned his head to me and said, 

“It’s rare to see you home at this hour.”

“I’ve just finished a case.”

It was a little after 8:00 p.m. My father was often still at work at this time.

“Ryo, how is she doing since then?”

“She seems to be all right now. She is smiling a lot more.”

“I am glad to hear that. But I told them to strengthen the patrol around Rio’s house.”

“Thank you.”

It wouldn’t be strange if something like this happened again at any time.

Rio has a lot of publicity and a large number of enthusiastic fans.

There is no guarantee that the stalker is just one person.

“Don’t worry, the people my son cares about are also the people I care about.”

With that, Dad pours down a can of beer.

Today seems like a good day to drink.

“Yes, it is. Our chief of detectives wants to send you a letter of appreciation.”

“What?　Why me?”

The chief of detectives is my father’s boss and the head of the police department.

“That’s because you contributed greatly to solving Rio’s stalking case.”

My father looked happy.

He must have been very happy to be praised not only by the chief of detectives but also by the deputy commissioner.

The deputy commissioner is the No. 2 person in the Metropolitan Police Department.

“Can’t you refuse that?”

“Why are you refusing!”

“I understand. I’ll take it.”

“Thank you. I’ll come with you to the police station this Saturday.”

I decided to accept the award to save my father’s face.

“Brother, you’re amazing!”

“No, I’m just saying that Rio ……”

“I don’t think anyone can do that.”

Even Yuzuki had a happy expression on her face.

“Thanks”

“Yeah! After all, your brother is cool!”

Thus, it was decided that I would receive a commendation from the Metropolitan Police Department.