Akemi sat on the side of the hillside facing the sea, lost in thought.

Shuichi Akai walked over.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish," Mingmei said softly before he could speak.

"I promised Yoruichi that I would live well."

"So, what are you going to do next?"

Shuichi Akai's lips moved, but he suddenly didn't know what to say.

Mingmei's expression was calm; she certainly didn't need his comfort.

Moreover, what right do I have to comfort her when I've "lost" her boyfriend?

As for the next steps...

Shuichi Akai's original plan was to ask Yoruichi Toyama to help contact the Japanese police and public security authorities after this collaboration.

The detective himself was not particularly capable, but he had a wide network of connections.

That should be considered a skill.

But his connection suddenly went cold.

Not only that, given his relationship with the police, what could have been a potential collaboration might have turned into a bitter feud.

The FBI, lacking leverage to enter the game, has now lost its goodwill.

Shuichi Akai was starting to get worried.

Mingmei looked up at him.

"When we get back, I'll help you contact a police officer..."

The hidden meaning in those words made Shuichi Akai's eyes suddenly light up.

"You mean..."

“Yoruichi has always hoped that everyone can cooperate,” Akemi replied succinctly.

Therefore, this "everyone" refers not only to the police, but also to the public security bureau.

Also, there's Shiho Miyano, who is mostly under the protection of the police.

Shuichi Akai felt that he really should thank that detective.

We will always remember him.

It's like missing the colleagues and comrades-in-arms we lost before.

A sacred atmosphere quietly spread, carrying the scent of the sea breeze.

At the same time, a commotion arose from the ruins.

"...Don't move anything, move this part away first!"

"...Hey, where's the stretcher?! Hurry up and get the stretcher here!..."

"...How is it? Can you do it yourself..."

"..."

This doesn't seem like a reaction to digging up a "body".

Shuichi Akai and Akemi turned around in surprise and immediately saw a familiar figure in the crowd patting his clothes with a seemingly cheerful expression.

"Yoruichi!"

Shuichi Akai swears he has never seen Akemi run so fast.

In my memory, his ex-girlfriend was gentle and refined, and she never even raised her voice.

But now it's almost like a blur.

Does this mean you learn from the people you're around?

The ex-husband felt a little jealous as he watched that slender figure suddenly jump into the arms of a certain husky.

"Ouch, ouch!" Yoruichi Toyama laughed loudly, not resisting Akemi's wild punches and thrashing, but simply stroking her hair gently.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I was wrong, I should have called out beforehand..."

"I really didn't know. It was Mr. Kurosawa who told me there was a basement under the theater..."

The mentioned owner, Kurosawa, has already been lifted onto a stretcher by firefighters and is being prepared for evacuation.

Shuichi Akai's eyebrows twitched, and he finally walked over.

"Distant mountains..."

Whether it was luck or naive faith, this detective certainly had his merits.

It is quite remarkable that a small group of people could penetrate deep into an isolated island where the enemy had made preparations, rescue hostages, and escape unscathed.

Shuichi Akai felt he could begin to anticipate the organization's demise.

"It's a pleasure working with you." He extended his hand proactively.

Yoruichi Toyama blinked in Akemi's arms, then smiled and took Akemi's hand to hold it with hers.

"It's a pleasure to work with you."