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Wataru Date served as a detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation First Division. He mentored Wataru Takagi, and their shared first name earned them the moniker "Wataru Brothers." Date died roughly one year before the main timeline events in a car accident following a stakeout with Takagi.
Date's father was a police officer who habitually used toothpicks to project authority. Young Date witnessed his father prioritize negotiation over confrontation during a convenience store robbery upon spotting accomplices nearby. This decision led to severe injury and his father's resignation. Misinterpreting this as cowardice, Date joined the police to embody strength. At the police academy, he learned the full context of the robbery and adopted his father's toothpick habit as a mark of respect.
At the academy, Date formed close bonds with Rei Furuya, Jinpei Matsuda, Kenji Hagiwara, and Hiromitsu Morofushi. As squad leader, he ranked second academically and demonstrated strong leadership and combat skill, defeating multiple opponents consecutively in martial arts. His belief that "unless you are stronger than everyone else, you cannot carry out justice" influenced his interactions, notably urging Furuya to overcome hesitation during sparring.
A pivotal incident involved Date and Furuya encountering an armed robbery at a convenience store. Date recognized parallels to his father's experience and initially advocated forceful intervention. His friends later intervened using negotiation tactics mirroring those of Date's father, resolving the situation peacefully. This prompted Date to reconcile with his father, acknowledging the strategic value of measured responses.
Professionally, Date maintained a serious relationship with English teacher Natalie Kuruma and intended to propose. After his death, Natalie received misleading information implicating "Wataru" in her distress, leading to her suicide. This misunderstanding later endangered Takagi, whom Natalie's associates mistakenly blamed.
Before his death, Date received a package intended for Taka'aki Morofushi, Hiromitsu's brother, which remained undiscovered in his locker for over a year. He also entrusted Takagi with a notebook containing an engagement ring meant for Natalie, though Takagi failed to deliver it before her death.
Date's legacy persisted through his influence on Takagi's career and Furuya's grave visits, where Furuya left toothpicks in tribute. His notebook later proved instrumental in solving a cold kidnapping case connected to his final investigation.
Date's father was a police officer who habitually used toothpicks to project authority. Young Date witnessed his father prioritize negotiation over confrontation during a convenience store robbery upon spotting accomplices nearby. This decision led to severe injury and his father's resignation. Misinterpreting this as cowardice, Date joined the police to embody strength. At the police academy, he learned the full context of the robbery and adopted his father's toothpick habit as a mark of respect.
At the academy, Date formed close bonds with Rei Furuya, Jinpei Matsuda, Kenji Hagiwara, and Hiromitsu Morofushi. As squad leader, he ranked second academically and demonstrated strong leadership and combat skill, defeating multiple opponents consecutively in martial arts. His belief that "unless you are stronger than everyone else, you cannot carry out justice" influenced his interactions, notably urging Furuya to overcome hesitation during sparring.
A pivotal incident involved Date and Furuya encountering an armed robbery at a convenience store. Date recognized parallels to his father's experience and initially advocated forceful intervention. His friends later intervened using negotiation tactics mirroring those of Date's father, resolving the situation peacefully. This prompted Date to reconcile with his father, acknowledging the strategic value of measured responses.
Professionally, Date maintained a serious relationship with English teacher Natalie Kuruma and intended to propose. After his death, Natalie received misleading information implicating "Wataru" in her distress, leading to her suicide. This misunderstanding later endangered Takagi, whom Natalie's associates mistakenly blamed.
Before his death, Date received a package intended for Taka'aki Morofushi, Hiromitsu's brother, which remained undiscovered in his locker for over a year. He also entrusted Takagi with a notebook containing an engagement ring meant for Natalie, though Takagi failed to deliver it before her death.
Date's legacy persisted through his influence on Takagi's career and Furuya's grave visits, where Furuya left toothpicks in tribute. His notebook later proved instrumental in solving a cold kidnapping case connected to his final investigation.