• The next day Ryo headed down to the police station to talk to the Chief of Police about the mysterious call from last night. It was Ryo's day-off from work, so he had time to go to the police. Seeing the station Ryo pulled into the driveway and parked his car near two oak trees that formed an arch. Ryo entered the station and asked Tatoni if he could see the Chief. Tatoni, a first class, female, attractive looking, detective said it was okay since the Chief was doing nothing much today.

    "Sure just head into his office. He's probably drinking some coffee and watching old people's poker," Tatoni said.

    "Thanks Tatoni. Oh and here Tatoni, Hitomi made this for you. It's strawberry, your favorite," Ryo said, handing a jar of strawberry jam to Tatoni.

    "Aw, thanks Mr. Tannegashima. I'll try it as soon as i can," Tatoni said gratefully.

    "Please call me Ryo. Mr. Tannegashima just makes me feel... old."

    "Whatever you say "Ryo"."

    "Well bye Tatoni. See ya later," Ryo said heading off into the Chief's office.

    "Hello? Sato? You in here buddy?" Ryo asked, looking around for Sato. Sato was a middle aged man, well built, black hair and blue eyes. He was always calm, patient, never rushed any officer with his work, and never violent.

    "Over here Ryo," called Sato, from his small, built in kitchen.

    "Oh. What the heck are you trying to make?" Ryo asked for he saw a giant mess of peanut butter, jam, lettuce, tomatoes, chives, and parlsey all over the walls and ceiling of the kitchen.

    "I was trying to make a peanut butter and jam salad," Sato answered. Sato always tried to make some type of recipe his family would love. "So, what do you need my good man."

    "I need you to hear this."

    (recording of the call from the previous night)

    "what do you make of that Sato?"

    "That's a serious threat right there. Do you know anyone who might just want your head?"

    "No. Nobody comes to mind. people say that they love working for me."

    "Are you sure? Because some people hind behind a curtain of lies. A facade."

    "Maybe, but why would people hate me? I mean I'm always nice to them and they get paid a lot. This is Microsoft we're talking about."

    Thirty minutes later Ryo had left. Sato told him that they were going to track the call next time this person called. He also said that Tatoni was to stay with them as protection from the person if he ever came. Tatoni was to stay with the Tannegsahima's until the case was over. Ryo finally made it home with Tatoni's car following close behind.
    That night, just after dinner, Ryo became curious about the whereabouts of Tatoni. He went upstairs and checked Ryoni's room. Nothing. Then he checked Ryu's room. There Tatoni was. A twenty year old female detective kissing his twenty year old son!

    "Ahem! What are you two doing?"

    "Nothing!" both said as they tore away from each other