Ono Ken ignored it and left Fujiwara Section Chief waiting in the reception room, personally taking the three guests to the inner hall. Naturally, reserved guests should be treated differently from uninvited intruders.
The four of them passed through a half-open corridor, with the sound of flowing water in the background, and the courtyard's maple leaves lush and green. Ono Ken, wearing a kimono, slid open the inner hall's sliding doors, knelt to the side like a servant, and gestured for everyone to sit on the cushions.
"Lady Nakako has been overly mournful lately, her days and nights reversed, and she has not risen yet." Ono Ken bowed apologetically, "Please bear with us and wait patiently."
Yazaki Momo said it was no issue and took the opportunity to ask, "In that case, could you show us around?"
Minamoto Tamako took off her sunglasses, clasped her hands together, and softly pleaded, "It would be best if we could visit the crime scene…"
