Police in a Pod Vol. 23 (Kodansha, 2023)

“The more stress he's under, the kinder he becomes.” A woman obsessed with Minamoto is holed up in a house, as the testimonies of two men and a woman are riddled with inconsistencies. While the investigation of these two delicate cases are taking place simultaneously, Kawai can't stop trembling with excitement due to how tense the scene is; Minamoto forces himself to act tough, and Makitaka feels trapped. With all of the investigators mentally drained, will they be able to find a solution…? The first part of Police in a Pod comes to a conclusion!