Chapter 129 Bourbon's bottom line is truly unfathomable...

The wicked adult was still pretending to be serious and spouting nonsense: "And as the first mover, Yuya, whose interest in Amuro had originally waned, might have her competitive spirit reignited when her twin sister intervenes."

Morofushi Kagemitsu's tone carried a faint smile: "After all, you know that Ikuya has a rather willful side to her personality."

He turned his head as if lost in memories, but in reality he was blatantly spreading rumors: "When I was a child, as long as he saw something that caught his eye, even if he didn't care about it a second ago, as soon as he found that others were also interested, he would immediately become determined to get it."

He turned his gaze back and winked at Conan, who was still stunned: "So, Amuro's approach to Okatori might actually stimulate Ikuya, making him pay more attention to Amuro instead of less so."

Conan: "..."

A subtle hint of interest flickered in the depths of Morabu Kagemitsu's eyes. Now that a new character had appeared, he didn't mind adding fuel to the fire, making the upcoming plot even more exciting.

With a mischievous grin, Jingguang enthusiastically declared: "Let me write a new script for Ikuya and Zero!"

And Conan.

Conan fell silent, speechless as he stared at the seemingly gentle but actually wicked person in front of him, his face a picture of utter disbelief, as if to say, "Listen to what you're saying."

I knew that someone who could hang out with a mischievous guy like Nekono-nii wasn't exactly a kind person.

Conan sighed wearily, feeling like he had been toyed with by a wicked adult once again.

“Akira, Shi, brother, brother…” Conan Edogawa’s voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, each word drawn out, carrying an overflowing resentment.

"Are you really analyzing this seriously, or are you just making fun of me?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu blinked, his face showing surprise and innocence, as if he truly didn't understand what Conan was accusing him of. His clear blue eyes reflected the little detective's pouty face.

"Of course I'm analyzing it seriously, Conan." His voice was gentle and sincere. "I'm really trying to figure out the possible feelings of Okuri and Ikuya for you."

Inner monologue: Oh dear, I was found out? How did they find out? Is there anything about this deduction that doesn't align with human logic?

Could it be that her personality deviates from what Yumi had previously displayed? The little detective's keen insight is indeed not to be underestimated.

"That's so mean, Akashi-nii." Conan crossed his arms, pouted, and said with a half-joking accusation, "I was worried that Okatori-neechan would get into trouble, that's why I discussed it with you."

His brain raced, filtering, translating, and reorganizing Akashi Teru's words, and he felt...

You can believe about half of what Akashi-nii says.

For example, he believed what the other person said: Amuro Tooru getting close to Sakura-san would provoke Nekono-nii, causing Nekono-nii's attention to him to increase instead of decrease.

But it's probably not because the twin sister's involvement reignited the competitive spirit; the real reason should be out of caution.

After all, the fact that Amuro Tooru, a man whose gentle appearance seemed to conceal endless secrets, quickly turned to his sister after meeting his brother was enough to raise suspicion.

With Nekono's intelligence and keen perception, he would definitely notice the anomaly and pay more attention to Amuro Tooru, trying to figure out his true purpose.

This is the logical deduction.

As for the willful claim that "when he was a child, he had to get whatever he wanted if someone else was interested in it"... Conan's eyes widened in disbelief. This was clearly Akashi exaggerating and making up stories about Nekono!

This kind of affectionate "slander" only proves how close the two people are.

"But Nekono-nii said he has a lover!" Conan glanced at Akashi Teru.

However, Conan still had some doubts.

Amuro Tooru is a smart man, that much is undeniable.

So, here's the question.

Did Amuro Tooru not foresee this?

Conan's thoughts flowed smoothly, like a circuit being connected, and his gaze gradually became serious.

Amuro Tooru could have foreseen this!

That man is no ordinary person. Since he chose to appear so prominently beside his sister after getting to know his brother, he must have considered Nekono Ikuya's reaction.

Conan suddenly looked up.

What if this is Amuro Tooru's goal?

His goal was to rekindle Nekono-nii's interest, or more accurately, to force him to refocus his attention on him because of Nekono-nii's recent cold attitude.

After all, it would be unwise to switch to trying to win over the sister after failing to win over the brother. Nekono and her brother don't seem like simple people either; they must be very confident in their methods.

Focusing on just one is more reasonable!

Little Detective: "!!!"

Could it be that Amuro Tooru didn't actually change his goals, but was simply dissatisfied with the recent stagnation and thus proactively introduced a "catalyst"?

Akashi Teru's voice, more serious than before, came at that moment, interrupting the little detective's turbulent thoughts: "Okay, Conan, I know. I know you're worried about Okatori."

His tone shifted from its usual gentle calm, and his expression became serious and reliable.

“I’ll tell Yuya about this.” He looked at Conan, then smiled slightly, a reassuring smile on his face. “So don’t worry?”

Conan: "..."

His eyes were filled with mixed emotions: You might not believe it, but now he's suddenly more worried about Nekono-nii than about Sakura-tori-neechan.

Amuro Tooru may be more cunning than they think, and his true objective remains unclear.

However, his gaze shifted to Akashi Teru. Unfortunately, Amuro Tooru was unaware that his brother, Nekono, actually had a lover. And his lover and he had a very good relationship.

So... it should be fine?

The young detective hesitated.

...

A day later, the children of the Junior Detective Club walked home from school, chattering away, still talking about their visit to the aquarium the day before.

"The aquarium was so much fun!" Ayumi's eyes sparkled as she reminisced about yesterday. "I saw so many beautiful fish yesterday! In that tunnel-like place, so many fish swam right past me!"

"Yeah, the funniest part was seeing the pufferfish being used as a ball by the dolphins!" Genta laughed heartily.

Mitsuhiko nodded excitedly, "That's right! That dolphin seems to find the puffed-up pufferfish really fun, it keeps spinning around it, and the pufferfish is getting dizzy!"

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, imitating the action of a dolphin balancing a ball.

"Oh, right!" Ayumi gently cupped her cheeks in her hands, her voice full of longing, "We also met Sakura-neechan! She's so beautiful, like a princess from a fairy tale!"

“Yes,” Mitsuhiko said, resting his chin on his hand and looking thoughtful. “But even though they are siblings, Sakuragi-neechan and Nekono-nii look quite different. Sakuragi-neechan has more defined features and looks like she has mixed heritage.”

Yuan Tai scratched his head: "I think they look quite alike, they look like a family."

Just then, a gentle and familiar voice came from the side, carrying just the right amount of curiosity: "Oh? Nekono-kun's sister?"

The Junior Detective League members looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Subaru Okiya had somehow appeared nearby, carrying a convenience store bag, as if he had just finished shopping for daily necessities.

“Mr. Okiya!” Ayumi’s eyes lit up, and she waved happily at the person who came.

"Good afternoon, everyone." Subaru Okiya responded with a smile, his gentle gaze sweeping over the children before finally landing on Conan for a moment. His eyes behind his glasses curved slightly, carrying his usual warmth.

He naturally picked up the conversation, asking curiously, "You just said you met Nekono-kun's sister at the aquarium yesterday?"

"Yes, yes!" Ayumi nodded vigorously, eager to share, "She's a super beautiful older sister! Long, curly black hair like seaweed. Her eyes are like emeralds, sparkling!"

Subaru Okiya nodded thoughtfully, his voice still gentle: "I see. This is the first time I've heard that he has a younger sister."

Conan tilted his head. Why did he feel that Mr. Akai was paying a lot of attention to Ms. Sakuratori?

No, I'm very interested in Nekono-nii. It seems Mr. Akai has been paying close attention to Nekono-nii for a while now…

Subaru Okiya then asked, "Is she alone? Or is she with Mr. Nekono?"

"No!" Mitsuhiko interjected, his voice brimming with childlike excitement. "Sakura-neechan and Amuro-nii are together! It looks like they're on a date!"

Amuro Tooru?! A date?!

Subaru Okiya's movements faltered.

Ayumi nodded vigorously, her little face serious: "Mmm! We asked Amuro-nii if he was his girlfriend at first, and he said he was just a friend, but..." She drawled, blinking her big eyes with a knowing look, "Amuro-nii seemed really gentle with Sakura-tori-nee, which is different from usual!"

Genta chuckled beside him, "It must be Amuro-nii pursuing Okatori-neechan!"

"It wasn't a date!" Conan couldn't help but retort with his half-moon eyes, trying to steer the conversation back on track. "Sakura-tori-neechan was just visiting the aquarium with her friends, it's normal!"

He felt a little uneasy as he said this. He still didn't understand Amuro Tooru's purpose.

Subaru Okiya slightly opened his eyes.

Is Amuro Tooru pursuing Okuragi?

But he had seen Amuro Tooru handing roses to Nekono Ikuya earlier.

Okiya Subaru: "?"

What exactly is Bourbon up to? He couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Mr. Nekono here?"

This time, it was Conan who answered him, saying sadly, "Nekono-nii isn't here. Only Amuro-nii and Okatori-nee are here."

“There are only two people…” Subaru Okiya repeated in a low voice.

Is it really a date? Bourbon, relying on his skills and daring, is even using a two-pronged approach with his "sweet trap"?

At the same time, he got close to both the brother and sister... Bourbon's behavior was as unscrupulous as ever.

However, a hint of doubt flickered in Subaru Okiya's mind. He had never met Miss Okumori, but Ikuya Nekono was no ordinary person. Wasn't Bourbon afraid of ultimately backfiring by doing this?

In addition, Nekono Ikuya's previous behavior also made him feel that he was hard to understand.

His interactions with Amuro Tooru sometimes made him feel that Bourbon was at a disadvantage.

...Only by witnessing Bourbon and Miss Oakuri's interaction firsthand can we analyze Bourbon's true intentions.

And then there's Akashi Teru. Subaru Okiya sensed the disguise on his face and made a bold guess.

If his guess was correct, Subaru Okiya thought, then it wasn't so simple that Nekono Ikuya allowed Bourbon to get close to him.

He smiled and said goodbye to the children of the Junior Detective Club.

Conan Edogawa frowned slightly as he watched his retreating figure: Mr. Akai is also paying close attention to Tooru Amuro.