Chapter 7:

Chapter 7

Objection


-Now we're going to listen to some witnesses. (judge)


-I'd like to call my witness first. (Hiroshi)

-Please. (judge)

-I would now like to call Miss Lourdes, who owns an establishment that sells flowers near the murder site. (Hiroshi)

At that moment, a woman in her early 50s enters the courthouse and moves to the place she was going to stay.

-Very well, it is time for the oath, Miss Lourdes, do you solemnly swear to tell the truth and only the truth? (judge)

-I swear. (Lurdes)

-Well, let the interrogation begin. (judge)

-Miss Lourdes, do you remember seeing this young man passing in front of your establishment? (Hiroshi)

-Yes, it seems that he passes on every day except Saturday and Sunday. However I don't see him all the time, just sometimes because I'm always busy taking care of the plants. (Lurdes)

-Do you by any chance remember seeing him on Wednesday at around 6pm? (Hiroshi)

-Yes, I was closing my shop at this time, but... there seemed to be something strange. (Lurdes)

- Something strange you say, what would it be about? (Hiroshi)

-It seemed that the young man was worried about something, his face was strange, restless and worried. It looked like he had to do something pretty risky. (Lurdes)

-OBJECTIONN!! Obviously she's lying. (Ryusaki)

-Denied. The speech has not been granted to the defense yet. Please continue. (judge)

-Tsk. This bald one. (Ryusaki)

Actually, what Ryu thought is correct, there could be many reasons for me to be worried Wednesday, it's actually quite strange that she noticed my face at that time, as she appears to be of an advanced age, able to see me in this distance and noticing these minute details, I find it very unlikely. But the question is, how is Ryu going to prove she's lying?

-Very well, returning to the case of the report. Did you say he wanted to do something really risky? (Hiroshi)

-Yes, that's what I concluded seeing your face. Why? (Lurdes)

-Because the risky thing he would be trying to do was murder Miss Saiko! (Hiroshi)

-Oh my God it's not possible. (Lurdes)

At that moment the witness began to cry.-If I had known... if it had crossed my mind at that time I... I could have prevented someone from dying... because of me... because of me Saiko died. (Lurdes)

-Don't cry lady, you weren't to blame. The only culprit here is that bastard, who killed Miss Saiko in cold blood. (Hiroshi)

-I didn't kill anyone! (Souta)

-Silence asshole! You not only killed her, you don't even care what happens to the trial, look at these young people. Who is going to a trial wearing a polka dot t-shirt. He is so indifferent to this courtship that he didn't even bother to change the pajamas he was wearing when he slept. (Hiroshi)

-I've already noticed. (extra 1)

-He can only be some kind of idiot. (extra 2)

-Aiai, frankly this client of mine. (Ryusaki)

-WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? YOU ARE GUILTY FOR ME LIKE THIS. BESIDES YOU CANNOT SAY ANYTHING, LOOK AT YOUR CLOTHES FROM BELOW! (Souta)

Damn, after Hiroshi said that I didn't give a damn about this judgment, people haven't stopped whispering until now.

-Silence! Well Mr. Hiroshi, do you have any more questions for the witness? (judge)

-Not your honor. (Hiroshi)

-So now I give the defense the right to ask the questions. (judge)

-Ryu, whatever you do just don't screw me up. (Souta)

-Don't worry. I would never do something that would screw you up. (Ryusaki)

You just did it about thirty minutes ago.

-Miss, vein. I must tell you that in the eyes of the audience and mine, you appear to be of a very advanced age, to the point of envying even the oldest of the Galapagos tortoises. (Ryusaki)

-Hahahaha. (extra 1)

-Why are you laughing!? (Lourdes)

-Excuse me. (extra 1)

-Mr Ryusaki, please don't stall, go straight to the point. (judge)

-OK. So my question is do you wear glasses or something? (Ryusaki)

-No... (Lourdes)

-And even so, you could see Souta's expression, even though he was far away from you. (Ryusaki)

-Yeah, you know... I have excellent eyesight. (Lourdes)

-An excellent view you say. (Ryusaki)

-Yeah, people really envy me that. (Lourdes)

-So... what letter is this? (Ryusaki)

-Ahhhhhh! Your Honor, the defense cannot make an eye visit to the witness, this is against the rules. (Hiroshi)

-Actually I never knew anything like it. I'm looking in this book, but it doesn't find any of that in it. (judge)

-Ryu, where did you get this table? I didn't see you taking anything from home. (Souta)

-From your pocket. Why? (Ryusaki)

-THAT'S NOT WHAT I ASKED idiot! (Souta)

-I refuse to do such an experiment, this is an affront to me and my pride. (Lourdes)

-That's right. The witness is not required to take any kind of physiological testing while testifying. (Hiroshi)

-Can they do this? (Ryusaki)

-Actually I don't really know. Unfortunately I will have to allow the witness the right not to take the test. Excuse me. (judge)

-Tsk. (Ryusaki)

-Hahahahahaha, looks like you just got left behind. (Lourdes)

Ryusaki makes a serious expression and walks over to the witness, stopping in front of her.

-Uurrrrrgh, what's wrong? Why are you so close. (Lourdes)

-How much did he pay you to come here? (Ryusaki)

-Which? Hahahahaha, kid, do you really think I will... (Lourdes)

-I'll offer you double. (Ryusaki)

Ryusaki takes the wallet out of his pocket and puts one hand inside, waiting for the girl to accept.

-The double! (Lourdes)

-Your Honor, the defense is trying to buy the witness! (Hiroshi)

-Mr Ryusaki, we don't allow bribes here! In fact, it's against the law, if you continue you could be arrested. (judge)

What is this idiot doing.

Ryusaki puts his wallet away and goes back to Souta who had one hand over his face because he was very disappointed with the situation.