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| Original Title | 偽刑事 |
|---|---|
| Author | 川田 功 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | On a crisp autumn day, a man steps off a train, his routine disrupted by a striking woman whose elegance captivates him. Drawn by her grace, he follows her through bustling streets into a department store, where he witnesses her deftly stealing fabric collars. Torn between admiration and shock, he confronts her—only for her to weaponize her poise, accusing *him* of harassment. As a police officer intervenes, the man’s flimsy claims of being a detective unravel, exposing his voyeuristic pursuit. The woman’s calculated tears and indignation invert their roles: she becomes the victim, he the suspect. Yet a twist reveals hidden accomplices, leaving him entangled in a web far beyond his grasp. This tale weaves obsession with illusion, blurring lines between beauty and deceit, as ordinary desires spiral into consequences neither predator nor prey could foresee. |
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