In the evening, at a high-end restaurant in Tokyo.
Aoyama Xiu Xin sat quietly in the private room, waiting for his guests.
Around eight o'clock, Kimura Yakuo arrived with three middle-aged men of varied heights and builds.
"Mr. Kimura," Aoyama Xiu Xin stood up to greet him.
"Mr. Aoyama, you arrived quite early," Kimura Yakuo said as he stepped forward and embraced him, showcasing their close relationship. He then put his arm around Aoyama Xiu Xin and introduced him to the three men, "This is Police Chief Aoyama, my very good friend; I suppose he needs no further introduction, right?"
"Of course not, everyone in the whole Tokyo knows Mr. Aoyama, Heisei's No.1 Detective."
"And he's also the youngest Police Chief with a promising future; I've been wanting to meet him for a while."
"Having seen him today, his capabilities are outstanding, and his appearance dignified—he indeed is a pillar of the country!"
The three men laughed as they took turns offering their praises.