But the scene on the other side was very different from what she had expected.

Meanwhile, on the shopping street

"I want to buy this dress," Ai said, holding up a very beautiful dress.

Guangyou scratched his head: "But you're still a child, you can't wear it."

After hesitating for a while, Ai put down the dress and walked out of the store with some reluctance.

As soon as he entered the store, the staff gave him strange looks. Although Guangyou didn't seem to care, it was still a bit odd.

Ai walked ahead without turning her head.

Seeing Ai's sulky behavior, Kōyū shook his head helplessly.

The two passed by a Western restaurant, and Kōyū suddenly had a bright idea. He mustered his courage, ran to Ai's side, took her hand, and went straight into the restaurant.

Ai broke free from Kōyō's hand: "Why did you bring me here?"

Guangyou smiled and said, "You wait here."

After saying that, Guangyou walked over to the waiter and said a few words.

The waiter's expression was also a little strange, but since the customer is always right, he didn't think too much about it and nodded.

Kōyū approached Ai and gave her a very polite gentlemanly bow: "Lovely lady, would you like to have a meal with me?"

Others might not be able to sense the change in Kōyū's demeanor, but Ai Haibara, who was in front of him, could feel it deeply.

While Ai was still in a daze, Kōyū led her to a private room in the restaurant.

The private room wasn't large, but it was filled with warmth.

The food arrived quickly. These kinds of restaurants usually have a few characteristics: nice decor, limited menu, good service, and high prices.

However, those who come here to eat are not there simply for the food; getting full is a secondary purpose.

Ai had studied in the United States, and Kōyū had received organized training, so their manners were naturally very standard.

However, nothing much will happen tonight except for eating. Guangyou knows that you can't rush pursuing a girl, and he didn't expect to succeed tonight. As if they had agreed, they just ate and didn't talk.

Although the two did not communicate, a strange atmosphere arose between them, whether due to the room's decor or something else.

However, the atmosphere was short-lived, as the sudden ringing of the telephone broke the tranquility of the room.