Chapter 169
Not to mention that Shinichi Kudo is a bit slow-witted, the system is slow-witted too.
Aren't the skills for the two identities separate? They're not shared... How come Shinryu Hanakawa's reasoning ability is...?
Usui Saiki: [Oh, I heard about this case when I was at the Metropolitan Police Department.]
The system breathed a sigh of relief: [I knew it... but why don't I remember it?]
"Because I made that up." Bo Yezaki said nonchalantly, "You seem quite incredulous, so I'm just trying to comfort you."
System: [...So your reasoning ability is really that strong!? Then why did you even bother exchanging for any skills!]
[This isn't deduction, it's just wild imagination. I never expected such a coincidence. Simply fabricating cause and effect logically is actually quite easy.] Bo Yezaki retorted. [Besides, did I exchange so many skills for Han Chuan Shenliu for deduction?! I did it to survive in the organization! Not getting into the organization is entirely the fault of the undercover system!]
System: [Okay... I knew you used those skills quite enthusiastically.]
Bo Yezhai said confidently: "Why should you work hard if you can just lie down and relax?"
"...I see you're really working hard to avoid overtime."
Bo Yezhai no longer cares about the system.
The system also noticed that every time it spoke the truth, Bo Yezaki ignored it... but it was skeptical about whether Bo Yezaki's wild ideas were really hitting the bullseye.
After all, it takes a skill to do something so clever.
Shinichi Kudo was also skeptical: "Your guess is way too accurate..."
At first, he wondered if it was a coincidence, that a housewife had just received a suspicious phone call and then been killed, and that it had nothing to do with the ten-yen coin or anything like that.
But as more details of the news were revealed, it seemed more and more like the same case...
As for whether Usui Saiki's strength was a coincidence or genuine, Shinichi Kudo contributed a flood of doubt points, moving the system to tears.
[As expected of the protagonist's suspicion level... this weight is directly multiplied by 10!]
The key point is that even though it's just generating suspicion points, it's completely safe, with no possibility of being directly reported by Shinichi Kudo and sent to the police station!
Usakabe Saiki really got the job done when it came to safety.
He argued confidently: "You've already deduced that it's a public phone booth. If you keep reasoning, you can deduce the same conclusion as me. You're just not thinking straight enough and you're too focused on rationality. Sometimes reality is much more absurd than fiction... I suggest you read more novels."
Shinichi Kudo thought about it and realized that if he followed that line of thought, there was nothing wrong with arriving at that conclusion. So, was it a problem with his lack of imagination?
"After all, it's impossible that I'm the one who committed the crime, which is why I could guess so many details, right?"
Shinichi Kudo: "...It's more likely that you have police friends, so you've already heard about this case."
That's what he said, but Shinichi Kudo had already accepted Saiki Usuba, so he started sharing the mystery novels he had been reading recently with Saiki Usuba.
Although Yukiko Kudo and Vermouth were also chatting, they each diverted a small portion of their attention to the people around them. Seeing how harmonious they were getting along, Yukiko Kudo couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, then whispered to Vermouth.
"I didn't expect them to get along so well. You should have brought him sooner."
Even as her biological mother, she had to admit that although Shinichi could appear polite and cheerful, he was perhaps too intelligent compared to his peers, making him a little arrogant and sometimes self-centered. He only focused on what interested him and was somewhat cold on the inside.
Now that she can finally have such a happy conversation about mystery with other people besides Yusaku, she is very happy.
Vermouth smiled and said, "I just found out he's a fan of yours."
I guess Saiki Usaba only started watching Japanese dramas after coming to Japan. After finishing the dramas that interested him in recent years, he kept catching up on older dramas, and finally caught up on the dramas from when Yukiko Kudo debuted.
...He's living a pretty leisurely life, no wonder Gin doesn't like Usui Saiki.
But all they wanted was to live a normal life. The boss's idea was just to be a mascot. Usaku Saiki was willing, the boss was willing, but Gin wasn't. Who does Gin think he is?
Vermouth added another note to Gin's record.
Having achieved his goal for the day and even aroused suspicion, Usoppyaki thought about how he had to go to work tomorrow, and since it was almost time, he gave Vermouth a wink.
Vermouth immediately understood and took her leave at the opportune moment: "I have an appointment with someone else, so I won't bother you any longer."
Yukiko Kudo politely tried to persuade him to stay, but to no avail. She glanced at her son's still-wanting face and invited him with a smile, "Usuba-kun, come visit Shin-chan again next time! His dad and I are going back to America in a few days, and he's a little lonely here all by himself."
Usakabe Saiki smiled and nodded, "Sure, if it won't bother you."
After Usui and Vermouth left, Shinichi Kudo suddenly remembered something: "Oh no, I forgot to ask for his contact information!"
As he spoke, he looked at Yukiko Kudo.
Shinichi Kudo thought that since Yukiko Kudo was friends with that big star, it should be easy to get Saiki Usuba's phone number from the big star, right?
But Yukiko Kudo pretended not to see it: "Hmm? It's okay if you forgot. You can just ask him yourself next time you meet him."
How can adults be involved in making friends?
Shinichi Kudo's expression immediately became indescribable.
...Why do all these adults like to tease him so much...Damn it, once he grows taller and goes to high school, he probably won't be treated like a little kid anymore!
Meanwhile, Vermouth got back into the car, fastened her seatbelt, and asked, "Is this all right? Didn't you say you wanted to see Yukiko Kudo, but you've been talking to her son the whole time?"
"Well, I've already gotten his autograph, and Shinichi is quite cute." Usui Yasaki stroked his chin. "He doesn't seem like a child his age; he's very mature and intelligent..."
“It must be inherited from Yusaku Kudo,” Vermouth cautioned. “Speaking of which, I won’t interfere with who you like to associate with, but you’d better keep things about the organization a secret. For example, Yusaku Kudo is very perceptive, so be careful he doesn’t find out anything.”
"I know, you be careful too."
Vermouth said arrogantly, "Who do you think I am?"
She's a world-class actress; if she doesn't want to be exposed, Yusaku Kudo won't be able to find out anything.
Only laymen like Usoya Saiki need to pay attention.
However, he had no contact with the organization. In her opinion, the ordinary person's aura on Bo Yezaki was so well-integrated that it completely overshadowed the problems left over from the Middle East, making it perfect.
"Shall I take you home?" Vermouth asked as she drove.
Bo Yezaki shook his head: "Just take me to the station. It's still early, and I have other places I want to go."
Vermouth isn't really his mother, so why should she worry about his safety when he goes out at night? Since he said so, she'll do it. But when it comes to going home, she remembered something: "The person in charge of taking care of your daily life now is Miyano Akemi, right?"
"Yes, you know him?"
"...Know her parents." Vermouth didn't even flinch when mentioning people she disliked, displaying the composure of a queen. "Has she said anything to you?"
“It’s all just mundane daily life, probably nothing you’re looking for,” said Bo Ye Zaiji casually. “But she’s been doing well lately, if you want to know that.”
Vermouth: "…………"
She didn't want to know that the annoying guy was doing well!
"Oh, and also, she mentioned that she wanted to see her sister..."
“Reject her,” Vermouth said decisively. “Since you’re no longer planning to get involved in the organization, then you should also stay away from her sister.”
Usakabe Saiki replied in a lighthearted tone, "Okay, I'll listen to Vermouth."
Vermouth paused, her tone softening slightly: "Mm."
After dropping off Usui Saiki at the platform, Vermouth turned around and drove back to the hotel. While the light was red, she checked her email.
Bourbon's emails were the most jarring.
Are you alright? Did Potts do anything wrong?
It wasn't that Bourbon was particularly gossipy; he was just extremely curious about information related to Usakabe Saiki, especially how he appeared in front of others, so he could compare and see if he had received any special treatment from the two Japanese public security undercover agents.
He already knew quite a bit about Gin and Vodka from Vodka's complaints, but it seemed that Usui Saiki simply disliked Gin and liked to toy with Vodka. Compared to them, Usui Saiki showed mercy to everyone, so he was no longer of any reference value.
Furthermore, Usakabe Saiki never invites Vodka and Gin out alone. Vermouth, who is usually abroad, has this honor, which Bourbon thinks is a good reference.
As for Vermouth, Bourbon was good-looking and dressed in a very tasteful way. She was quite happy to chat with him and found him pleasing to the eye. However, she was puzzled by his strong opinion of Usui Saiki.
What can he do? We get along very well, so why do we always run into cases when we go out? I think it might be your own problem.
Click send, and Bourbon will reply instantly.
[Potnis, is that you? Speak from your own account and return the phone to Vermouth.]
Vermouth: "…………"
This isn't just a big opinion, this is a huge prejudice...
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Landmines (extra chapter)
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Bourbon: Vermouth was suspected of being brainwashed by Potness.
Vodka: She's probably just blinded by her motherly love...
Akai: Is it possible that he was just pretending to be well-behaved in front of Vermouth?
Scotland: What dirt does Belmod have on Potts?!
I began to think about the image of thin leaves
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