Chapter 298: Topicality

The reporters could not care about the normal order of speaking and reached out one after another to ask questions.

"Can you tell us what exactly Akiwara Yuto's specific contribution was?"

"Please answer this question, we beg you!"

"Did the police invite him to participate in solving the case?"

Because the scene below the stage was in chaos, the police officers responsible for maintaining order had to reach out to block some of the reporters who wanted to rush forward.

The press spokesperson could only continue along those lines.

"Regarding the Shennaichuan County serial murder case, Mr. Akiwara Yuto participated in the construction of the criminal's psychological profile and made a significant contribution to the task force's capture of the true culprit."

He stopped there, not intending to say anything more.

After all, this case was solved by the Metropolitan Police Department, so the focus of the publicity should remain on them.

However, the many reporters on the scene heard a different meaning.

Akiwara Yuto participated in a psychological profile?

And made a significant contribution?

What kind of joke is this!

Isn't the other party a mystery novelist? But for a mystery novelist to actually reach this point, isn't that too magical realist?

Many reporters became excited, because upon closer inspection, this report might have even more sensational appeal.

Usually, the solving of cases is done by the police themselves. But for this major case, there was an unrelated person behind it.

Could it be that, besides being a mystery novelist, Akiwara Yuto is also a detective?

Japanese reporters are a group of people who fear nothing but a peaceful world, and newspaper sales are directly related to their income.

Suddenly, some reporters continued to harass the press spokesperson, preparing to let their imaginations run wild and fabricate stories, while others began making phone calls, preparing to find Akiwara Yuto to interview him in person.

However, because Akiwara Yuto's home address had always been kept confidential, these reporters only found Akiwara Yuto's manager, Asano Aiko, and surrounded her downstairs at the Tsutaya Bookstore.

"Ms. Asano, Ms. Asano, say something!"

"Regarding Mr. Akiwara's contribution to the Shennaichuan County case, can you talk about it in detail?"

"Ms. Asano, does Mr. Akiwara usually like to work as a private detective?"

"Everyone don't crowd, one by one."

"Look here, Ms. Asano!"

Asano Aiko had just been preparing to leave the company with a female bodyguard, but she ended up being blocked at the entrance by this group of reporters; she could only wave her hands and wait for further notice.

While saying these words, she was also confused inside—Akiwara Yuto had a follow-up publicity plan, but he hadn't told her what the plan was.

With the help of the female bodyguard, she finally retreated back into the company.

By this time, she was already in a very disheveled state, and her clothes were quite wrinkled from being squeezed.

She felt a bit angry, and then immediately made a phone call to Akiwara Yuto.

But before she could say two sentences, Akiwara Yuto gave instructions.

"Asano, you're at the publishing house, right? Help me arrange the large conference room on the third floor, and tell the reporters outside that I will hold a press conference in half an hour."

A press conference?

Asano Aiko felt a bit doubtful, but she still agreed.

……

Half an hour passed in a flash, and Akiwara Yuto arrived at the scene.

The large conference room on the third floor of the Tsutaya Bookstore was already filled with reporters who had come; some were from Fuji TV, TV Tokyo, and others were from newspapers like Asahi and the Chiji News.

But without exception, everyone's face was filled with excitement, and they were carrying long lenses and short guns.

Because there were too many people, the conference room was basically full, and even the doorway was crowded with reporters from some newspapers and magazines.

So much so that Akiwara Yuto had to be helped by others to squeeze in before he could reach the podium.

Seeing Akiwara Yuto appear, the reporters became excited again, scrambling to take photos.

After all, a mystery novelist solving a case was just too absurd.

But because it was absurd, it was even more topical and debatable.

While taking photos, many people also scrambled to ask questions and speak.

After Akiwara Yuto let them chatter for a while, he raised his hand and said: "Please be quiet, everyone, don't make noise, ask questions one by one."

In this kind of situation, order is the most important thing; if the order is lost, heaven knows how long it will take.

The reporters didn't have much objection, as such chaos was indeed inefficient.

Moreover, the Metropolitan Police Department had been vague, so they only wanted to learn the truth of the matter from Akiwara Yuto.

As long as they could get even a little bit of material, they could process it a second time!

Seeing that most people had quieted down, Akiwara Yuto pointed to a beautiful female reporter: "This lady, yes, that's you, you can ask your question."

This female reporter didn't expect that she would be called upon, and she was stunned for a moment, but after being nudged by someone next to her, she reacted immediately.

She asked excitedly: "Mr. Akiwara, what exactly did you do in the Shennaichuan County serial murder case?"

This question was what all the reporters were concerned about, and for a moment, everyone at the scene began to prepare to take notes.

After all, the Metropolitan Police Department had been ambiguous, only saying that Akiwara Yuto helped modify the psychological profile.

"It's like this," Akiwara Yuto nodded, and then began to speak.

"The main force in solving this case was the Metropolitan Police Department; I only provided some personal opinions, such as increasing the scope of the DNA screening population."

"And the murderer this time just happened to be among the newly added screening candidates."

He spoke about it in an understated way, but at the same time, he did not forget to praise the Metropolitan Police Department for being good at accepting opinions.

After all, this time, the Metropolitan Police Department had also helped him a lot.

One good turn deserves another, and he should also speak well of the other party.

Although he spoke lightly, many reporters still showed expressions of surprise!

They really didn't expect that besides writing books, Akiwara Yuto actually had this ability!

After Akiwara Yuto acknowledged this, he pointed again, pointing to the plant he had brought: "This reporter from the Chiji News, you may ask your question."

This reporter pretended to be "surprised" for a moment, then steadied himself and asked: "Mr. Akiwara, as an unrelated person, why did you participate in this Shennaichuan County serial murder case?"

Hearing this question, the attention of many reporters became focused.

After all, regardless of anything else, as a public writer, Akiwara Yuto had no need to get involved in this case.

Akiwara Yuto cleared his throat and replied: "Because I invested in a related film..."

In Akiwara Yuto's view, the fact that he was making a film because of this case definitely couldn't be hidden, and sooner or later, some public intellectuals would stand up and accuse him of profiting from human tragedy.

Rather than that, it was better to take the initiative and package himself with a high-minded reason.

For example, the purpose of filming the movie was to draw social attention, thereby urging the Metropolitan Police Department to speed up the case.

And the information he looked up during the filming process also helped him understand the situation of the case.

Then he took the initiative to contact the Metropolitan Police Department and provided some relevant opinions.

Hearing these words, the reporters were in an uproar; they didn't expect that Akiwara Yuto had also made a film, and that it was based on this subject!

But if that were the case, wouldn't the topicality of this report be even more interesting?!

Watching most of the reporters taking notes, Akiwara Yuto revealed a satisfied smile...