The patrol ship returned to the Harbor District and docked at the pier.

After everyone disembarked, they split into two groups: one headed to the Police Department to handle the aftermath, while the other took the injured to the hospital for a consultation.

The next day, NHK released a news bulletin saying the Sunshine City bomber had been brought to justice.

The Police Department held a press conference, with Kujo Yua sitting in the center, dressed formally, facing the cameras and flashlights, and answering reporter questions with grace. Minamoto Tamako and others were also interviewed, which was an unexpected pleasure, but when faced with reporters' questions, they couldn't say anything and could only nod and bow, acting as the human backdrop.

Subsequently, a wave of personnel changes hit the Police Department, with Director Fujiwara transferring to become a senator, while Kujo Yua ascended smoothly, becoming Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's first female chief, realizing her childhood dream.

As the saying goes, when one rises to prominence, so do their associates; under her leadership, a batch of people saw upward movement, with old subordinates of Director Fujiwara making space... Of course, she didn't move those who were more troublesome to shift, letting the old uncles remain on their positions.

Fushimi Roku's refusal to participate in the bomb disposal mission was also explained, redeeming his reputation to some extent among the middle and lower levels of the Police Department, still the Senior Haruma who rose step by step by impressing a rich woman.

He recuperated in the hospital for seven days, acquiring a scar on his back, which might lighten during seasonal changes, as the burn wasn't too severe.

Fushimi Roku didn't mind, since he couldn't see his back and had nothing to worry about; however, Minamoto Tamako felt heartache and bought some special creams for scar fading—all of which were pointless and offered no real benefit.

After being discharged, Fushimi Roku brought up a trip to Hokkaido once more, mentioning his intent for a "serious relationship," clarifying that meeting the Family Head wasn't for an engagement.

This time, Minamoto Tamako agreed readily, without hesitation, and even seemed a bit expectant.

For her, this period was truly a turning point, with good things happening one after another.

First was the removal of Cat Island's leader, followed by receiving commendations, becoming an official criminal police (early completion of initial training), advancing closer to becoming a famous detective and police chief!

Now Fushimi-kun even expressed a desire for a 'serious relationship,' wanting to meet her grandfather with her, providing an incredible sense of security. Such an excellent boyfriend was rare, especially when hearing that the juniors' boyfriends didn't want to use protection and weren't willing to take responsibility!

Minamoto Tamako was experiencing a dual success in career and love, with life heading towards perfection.

As she packed her luggage in her room, she couldn't help but hum a tune, eventually even singing out loud: "Odoru Ponpokorin~"

Fushimi Roku had long finished packing; for guys, it only requires taking a few pairs of underwear, some pants, and a few shirts... perhaps adding a few spare batteries to avoid ending up with a dead phone needing a charging spot.

Taira Sakurako was reluctant to leave the home's electric toys, not wanting to go to Hokkaido, but Minamoto Tamako insisted the matter was non-negotiable; they couldn't always trouble Senior Kazama to help out, right?

People have their own matters to attend to as well!

Kazama Tatsuya had indeed been busy recently, as Fushimi Roku and Watanabe Shun poured him a drink and proposed the idea of starting a charity company, coming up with a name: 'Kazama Office,' dedicated to helping disadvantaged groups.

With the alcohol affecting him, Kazama Tatsuya agreed, signing the legal documents in a muddled state. Fushimi Roku helped with the financial matters, handled the paperwork, rented an office in Ikebukuro, and got Kazama Tatsuya started on his new path.

"Anyway, even when you're idle, you're idle, might as well find something to do, maybe earn some pocket money and save for a pension," Fushimi Roku repeated this phrase in Kazama Tatsuya's ear like a mantra.

Convinced, Kazama Tatsuya decided, since it wasn't his money being used, if the company went out of business, it didn't matter; better to find something to do for himself.

Moreover, in these times, calling oneself 'president' was quite respectable.

Being a man of action, once decided, he treated it as serious business, spending recent days supervising the office renovation, of course funded by Fushimi Roku, and once finished, would open officially to offer free assistance to disadvantaged groups, with income based solely on donations.

Kazama Tatsuya eagerly awaited his first client, wondering what kind of person would come seeking his help.

At present, Minamoto Tamako packed her suitcase, and after having lunch with Fushimi Roku and Taira Sakurako, prepared to catch their flight.

They flew from Tokyo back to Hokkaido, a journey of about two hours. Along the way, there were no mishaps, and it's worth mentioning that Minamoto Tamako was humming throughout, her stray hair bouncing around.

Upon landing, the three collected their luggage, Minamoto Tamako exited the airport first, spreading out her arms to take a breath of Hokkaido's fresh air:

"Ah! Such a nostalgic scent!"

Fushimi Roku carried the luggage in both hands, his back itched, wanting to scratch but unable to free a hand, so could only maintain a constipated expression, saying, "Isn't it just the smell of fish?"

"What fishy smell, it's the ocean scent!" Minamoto Tamako still felt affection for her hometown.

Taira Sakurako still wore a mask, unwilling to show her face, so couldn't smell anything, focusing solely on playing her Little Overlord game console.

Hokkaido has several airports near the sea, with Nemuro Hanasaki Airport at the easternmost part of Hokkaido, only five kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by a bird-watching sanctuary, where the Shunkunitai area gathers over 370 species of wild birds, especially spectacular during migration season.

It was now autumn, with a cool breeze making people feel pleasantly crisp and invigorating.

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