Editing Internet Shrine Maiden Tsugumi-chan:Volume1 Chapter6 (section)

===Part 8===

He had heard her.

The detective had heard her voice.



“…It was my fault.”



The girl was hanging her head.

It was beyond the point that she could hide it below her clothing. Anyone could tell how battered she was, yet not a single person had stood up for her.

She was squeezing something tight in her little hands.

A headless plush toy.

If it was her favorite, she wouldn’t have done that herself.

Abusers always had a knack for knowing what people cared for the most.



“A Threat Scapegoat like me never should have asked for something to make her happy.”



This was a detour.

He knew that.

Hisame Kouga had dedicated his life to pursuing National Top Priority Case #015: The Nagatacho Leaders Case. Wasting time and bringing himself closer to death here wouldn’t provide any new hints there. He knew that.

But.

Was that any reason not to risk his life!?