Torikago Chohen Jidai Shosetsu Fushi Ju Te Torimono Nikki (Kobunsha Bunko Su14-5 Kobunsha Jidai Shosetsu Bunko)

[Machine Translation] A young man is found dead in an alley in Honjo's Matsukura-cho, having been stabbed in the back with a blade. In order to find out the identity of the man, Fuminosuke Gomaki, a lieutenant on the Sadamacho patrol, and Yushichi, a lieutenant, go to inquire about his whereabouts. However, they are not very enthusiastic about the case. It seems that an offer of marriage has been made to Oharu, whom Fuminosuke has a crush on. Meanwhile, Yayoi, the children's teacher, is under the influence. She seems to be hiding something...

本所松倉町の路地で背中を刃物で一突きされた若い男の死骸が見つかる。男の身元を割るべく、聞き込みに走る定町廻り同心の御牧文之介と中間の勇七。だが、いまひとつ身が入らない。それというのも、文之介が思いを寄せているお春に縁談が持ち上がっているようなのだ。一方、子供たちの手習の師匠・弥生には魔の手が伸びる。何かを隠している様子だが...。