Morimoto Chiyoda had Okayama Takeo head to Osaka to investigate the background of the missing family and see if any crime was involved. If so, the likelihood of Dio's involvement was very high.
She arrived at the official residence. It was bustling, with construction crews renovating the building. Scaffolding and green netting obscured both sides. Morimoto Chiyoda glanced around before entering. A secretary led her to the fifth-floor office.
Unlike her previous visit with the Prime Minister, this time Morimoto Chiyoda didn't have to wait at all and was led directly into the Prime Minister's office. Warm-colored walls were adorned with ink paintings, and pretty potted plants were placed around the room. A tank housed a group of ferocious piranhas. The sofas and small tables exuded luxury. The office desk was crescent-shaped, flanked by bookshelves. The office was completely different from when Morimoto Chiyoda had visited previously.
