Looking For Murder
Lost in the Aokigahara Forest
It has been 2 months since the search for Yusa in the Aokigahara forest was stopped, police are looking for other possibilities, by including Yusa in the search list and issuing a letter of prevention and deterrence (calculated), yusa cannot enter or leave Japan.
That morning at the Osaka police station, Geo came to ask for certainty over the fate of the perpetrator of his sister's murder.
“I'm already known, why haven't I been arrested yet !?” Geo asked with emotion.
“We are trying, Sir. Be patient.” Answer Kaoru.
“Until when?”
“What is this?” Takagi had just arrived at the office, finding there was a small commotion at the front office of the Osaka police station.
“Tuan Geo, how are you? It's been a long time huh, we didn't meet?”
“Sorry Detective, I don't want to mince words with you.”
“Good, Sir. How about you come to my room.”
“Come.” The impatient Geo, walking ahead of Takagi. As soon as he arrived at Takagi's office door on the 2nd floor, Geo stopped. Waiting for Takagai to open the door for him.
“Mari Tuan please enter.” Takagi opened the door, and let Geo in. Geo entered and immediately sat down on the chair in front of Takagi's desk.
“Why are you slow to catch the perpetrator of my sister's murder?” Without further ado, Geo went straight to the point he wanted to ask.
“We are trying, Sir. We've also put suspects on people's search lists, and blocked them. Likewise with the suspect's apartment and the homes of his parents, we still keep an eye on him. If Yusa comes back at any time, we arrest her. As soon as there is the latest development, we will immediately notify you.”
“Classical answer. I'm tired of listening to him. Don't blame me, if I act alone.” Geo stood up from his chair and stepped out of the room.
“Master don't think about doing things that break the law. Because I won't hesitate to arrest you if proven guilty.”
Geo just smiled cynically at Takagi. Then he left the room.
Takagi sighed. He tried to understand what Geo felt. He knows what it feels like to lose. Moreover, the one who left for good in an unnatural way was his own biological sister. For years Takagi had also felt endless sadness, as his daughter's hit-and-run abuser was still wandering outside and breathing free air. In the midst of that despair, it was as if God answered his do'a-do'anya. With the help of Satoshi Nomura, he obtained a way out (existing in chapters 28 and 45). The perpetrator of the hit-and-run of his daughter was successfully handed over by Satoshi and is currently undergoing judicial proceedings.
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While it was 407.5 km away from the city of Osaka, a man was seen coming out from within the Aokigahara forest. That man is Yusa.
Once outside, Yusa felt a tremendous relief. In a hurry he ran across the road to the stop. Unfortunately, the bus he was about to board had just left fifteen minutes ago. He stood alone at an uninhabited stop. Looking at Aokigahara right in front of him. For some reason, the wind outside was even very strong, inside the tree forest did not move at all. He grabbed his coat and shook his legs so as not to get cold. Five minutes. Ten minutes. Fifteen minutes. The bus did not come yet.
With a restless heart Yusa waited for the bus that had not yet arrived, she recalled the event she had just experienced. Sota, who was then in control of Yusa's body, takes Yusa's body away, after failing to commit suicide (chapter 61). He felt an uncomfortable feeling surrounded by trees lined up tightly that almost covered the sunlight and muffled the noise. This forest looked hideous, dark, and too silent. It was as if there was an invisible door covering.
Sota is walking at a fast pace, as “they” seems to only have an hour before dark. Every time he stopped to rest, a feeling of uneasiness immediately arose due to the deafening silence. Sota walked with heavy steps, so that the sound of his shoes echoed, while accompanying the walk in silence.
From the point of view of his right eye, he saw a plastic rope tied to a tree trunk in the depths of the forest. Then he remembered an article on the internet that said, Aokigahara forest will try to tempt you in and make you always want to search it until you get lost in it. He shuddered to remember that. It was then that Sota decided to go back to the back.
While walking towards the road home, Sota sees a young woman, a foreigner not a Japanese citizen. The woman stood still. His hands were brushing his hair. The unusual sight made Sota afraid to see him and almost jump. The woman turned towards Sota and smiled. Sota smiled back and nodded his head at the woman, then continued his steps. Sota thought, what the woman did was an odd thing to do in the forest. Not long after, he felt a strange presence coming behind him. He had no time to react before he was lifted up and thrown into the ground covered in roots and moss. The blow rendered him unconscious, looking as if he had died. The Yurei* was apparently satisfied thinking he had killed Sota and he instantly disappeared.
Some time later, Yusa woke up feeling pain all over her body. Trudging he walked to find a way out, until he felt tired. He felt like he was circling in place, a way out he could not find. Suddenly from a distance he saw a monk walking in front of him. Yusa accelerated her steps closer towards the monk.
“Excuse Bhante (familiar greeting to monk)." Yusa ventured to greet the monk.
“Amida Nyorai (Buddha with unlimited light). What's up young.” Linking his right hand to his chest, his left hand is holding O-Juzu or O-Nenju (tasbih in Buddhism)**.
“Can you help me?”
The monk looked at Yusa from the top to the bottom of her body.
“Are you lost young man?”
“True Bhante.”
“Good. Follow me.” The monk walked slowly in front of Yusa. They passed through large, dense trees that were thousands of years old. Running non-stop, for almost an hour. Not long after, from a distance Yusa saw a highway stretching before her behind a lush forest. The monk stopped walking 10 meters from the side of the road.
“You've seen that road? I got here to take you. Live well young man. Amida Nyorai (Buddha with unlimited light).” Tossing his right hand to his chest while lowering his head.
“Thanks Bhante.” Yusa bowed her body. Then he stepped out of the monk. Just a few steps Yusa moved, her reflexes reversing her body. But Yusa did not find the monk who had helped her where she had left him.
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*Yrei ( ⁇ ) is a figure in Japanese folklore, which is equivalent to a ghost.
** Buddhists in Japan know by the name of Juzu or Nenju which both begin with the letter O which states an honor to become O-Juzu or O-Nenju. Chinese culture knows this prayer bead by the name of zhu shu which has the same function to count in the pronunciation of mantras.
Juzu is used differently for different schools of Buddhism, but one of the main uses is to count prayers or prostrations. It is also a symbol that serves to recognize someone who follows the path of Buddhism. Each school of Buddhism is its own type of Juzu. Small size for wrist and others large size. This tasbih can be made of bone, crystal, wood Bodhi tree, bamboo, coral or other materials. The number of these prayer beads varies but the most common is one hundred and eight. One hundred and eight represents one hundred and eight worldly desires.
Meaning of Juzu
Nichiren Shu Juzu has a hundred and eight tasbihs in a circle with five tassels, three on one side and two on the other. Other than a hundred and eight, there were some special prayer beads. Two large prayer beads represent Buddha Shakyamuni and Buddha Taho. The four smaller prayer beads in the main circle represent the four Bodhisattvas from below the realm. Juzu also represents the person. Tassels represent the head, arms and legs. It reminds us that we are made up of one hundred and eight desires.
There are several types of Juzu used by Nichiren Shu. These types are different. First, it is used by lay followers and has five tassels with balls each end. Second, it was used by priests and had lace with tassels over the ball at the ends. Third, it has tassels like the first, but it is longer. The third type is used by priests who perform special blessings, called Kito blessings.
Please correct if there is an error. Who asked Takagi news, I have appeared even a little 🤭. Greetings to Takagi. Thank God he is healthy. Takagi send greetings to all readers. He said he was busy with his work. God willing will appear if you are free...🚶🚶🚶