Looking For Murder
The Siera Rosalie Fujimaru 1 Premeditated Murder Trial

Takagi looked at his reflection in the mirror. With a white towel still coiled around his waist, he wore a long-sleeved white shirt that he had just taken from his wardrobe. He put the buttons one by one, covering his sturdy body with the clothes. And ended it with buttons on both wrists. Tidy up the shirt by putting it into the trousers of materials worn later. After that he draped a tie-colored dongker made of satin branded Nekado to his neck. Hanging the tie with both ends unbalanced, then concluding quickly forms the knot* Pratt knot*. Wearing a matching color suit, Takagi looks handsome with that formal after.

Today is the verdict hearing for the premeditated murder case against her daughter Seira Rosalie Fujimaru with suspect Ren Tanoue. At the previous hearings, Takagi was present following the progress of the trial of his daughter's death. He was also asked to be a witness. At the verdict hearing this time, Takagi also made sure to attend. He has prepared himself for all the possibilities that will happen. But in his little heart, Takagi wished the judge an extension of God's hand on this earth, can decide arbitrarily and impose the maximum sentence for the perpetrator who has deliberately snatched Siera from within his arms.

Tut's.. Tut .. Tut's..

Takagi's phone on the nightstand reads. He picked up the smart thing and smiled as soon as he saw who had contacted him. He quickly touched the green button on the phone screen.

“Halo darling.. “ Takagi picked up the phone call with a smile adorning her handsome face.

“You ready?” Keiko's sweet voice greeted him.

“Already. “

“I'm waiting for you.”

“Good. Wait a minute, I'll pick you up.” soon

Rushing Takagi kept his phone in his inner suit pocket and out of his apartment unit. Today Takagi has an appointment with Keiko to pick up the woman. Keiko deliberately emptied her schedule to accompany Takagi to the trial.

Takagi heads to his apartment's parking lot, turns on his vehicle and immediately picks up his idol.15 minutes later Takagi arrives at Keiko's apartment. The beautiful woman had been waiting for him in front of the apartment building wearing a small floral blouse with milk-brown pants and a sling bag hanging over his shoulder. Takagi's car stops right in front of Keiko. Takagi lowered the car door window. She smiled at Keiko by showing off her neat rows of teeth.

Without waiting, the woman opened the passenger door next to the wheel and got into the car.

“You are beautiful once.”

Takagi's praise made Keiko's white cheeks meet red.

“You are also very handsome today.” Keiko returned Takagi's praise by touching the man's cheek with her right hand.

Takagi clasped Keiko's hand on her cheek and kissed the woman's palm, warm. For a moment they looked at each other with loving eyes.

“Have a long wait?” Still holding Keiko's hand.

“No. Just got off.”

Takagi leaned his body towards Keiko. His face is very close. Until his breath felt on Keiko's face. “He wants what?” Keiko muttered.

Chequek...

Keiko's safety belt.

“What do you think Miss?”

Takagi smiled seeing Keiko was mistaken with her actions.

Blushes.. Keiko's face was met with red with a sense of shame. Body stiffens. Cup. A kiss landed on Keiko's cheek.

“You're so pretty that your cheeks blush so.” He touched Keiko's nose with his index finger. Then kiss back the back of Keiko's hand that is still in his grasp. Takagi's actions quite melted Keiko's clumsy heart holding back the embarrassment.

“You ready?” Smiling small, Keiko hinted at his readiness.

“Come we leave.”

Takagi then drove his car towards the courthouse.

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Arriving at the courthouse, they got off the car that stopped in the parking lot. Walking side by side towards the courtroom, Takagi was unable to hide his tension. Keiko who caught the unrest in Takagi's heart tried to provide calmness by slipping her fingers between Takagi's fingers. Takagi was moved by Keiko's initiative. Heart warms. They look at each other. Their little smiles throw.

Hand in hand they waited in front of that quiet courtroom. Yep. The courtroom used to prosecute the accused of premeditated murder, which in fact a Yakuza member did not attract the attention of many people. That case happened two years ago. Where to stay in the police because there is not enough evidence. If not for the kindness of master Satoshi Nomura, a Yakuza official, who felt indebted for Takagi's saving his daughter (chapters 25, 27), perhaps this case would never have come to light. The man prepared a number of evidence and witnesses incriminating Ren.

As soon as the courtroom door was opened, they entered and chose to sit on the front bench. Leaving his gaze across the still quiet room, only a few security officers and court officials were preparing the trial tools**. Ten minutes later. Three public prosecutors entered the courtroom. It appears they are preparing themselves before the trial begins.

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* Pratt knot is a method of tie binding . It is also known as the Shelby knot and the Pratt-Shelby node. The knot was created by Jerry Pratt, an employee of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce in the late 1950s. It was popularized as a Shelby knot after 92-year-old Pratt taught it in 1986 to television reporter Don Shelby who he said had tied his tie badly while on the air. Shelby then perfected Pratt's knot with local designer Kingford Bavender and wore it in the air with an open collar in a prominent place and attracted attention for its symmetry and trim precision. This knot is perfect for shorter ties or taller men. The Pratt method produces symmetrical knots. Medium thickness.

**Conference tools include :

Judge hammer, table position, court visitor divider, nameplate and green cloth, flag and coat of arms, scripture, magistrate's 'hold' vow paper, judge's agenda book, secret door, laptop, etc, warning signs, courtroom names, mics, calendars, wall clocks, trial recording devices.