"Akimi, what brings you here..." Suddenly, Yoruichi Toyama felt a little guilty and stammered.
It was like being caught in the act of adultery by a dog spy.
...Pah! Pah! Pah!
To clear his mind of these inexplicable thoughts, he waved his hand in the air twice before asking in confusion, "When did you board the ship?"
After nodding to him and Amuro Tooru, Akemi looked apologetic.
"Just 5 minutes before the ship was to depart..."
"I'm sorry, Yoruichi-nii, I know coming here like this will cause you trouble, but..."
"I worry about you too..."
Her voice was clear and gentle, much like the clear blue sea and sky in the distance, with wisps of white clouds floating in between.
Yoruichi Toyama's heart suddenly raced with nervousness.
What are you saying? In front of those dog spies!
...Won't he misunderstand that I'm going to change the color of Shuichi Akai's hat?
However, Amuro Tooru only pondered for a moment before sighing.
"Never mind, the ship has already set sail anyway."
"Hey, Toyama, you'd better take good care of Miss Akemi!"
Ah, this...
Why are you talking about entrusting your daughter to someone like that?
As if sensing Yoruichi Toyama's inner thoughts, Mr. Amuro, the police officer and Miyano Elena's secret admirer, coughed, covering his mouth with his hand.
"Um, I wasn't going to follow Conan-kun... uh, my beloved mentor, Mr. Mori!"
Mentioning that uncle, the three people, who were already feeling a bit awkward, all looked towards the other side of the deck at the same time.
Conan, whose head is a size larger than average, and Ran, who is wearing a jumpsuit that shows off her long legs, are leaning on the ship's railing, chatting and laughing as they enjoy the sea view.
Kogoro leaned to one side, holding a letter in his hand and looking at it repeatedly, appearing very troubled.
“Your master…” Yoruichi Toyama chuckled dryly.
"He didn't even investigate the client's background before setting off, did he?"
When Kogoro learned that Yoruichi Toyama was also going to Tsukikage Island, he made a huge fuss, as he usually did with disdain.
Although the diplomat incident had quietly boosted the uncle's favorability rating to a positive value, it was now standard practice for him to complain about this "second-rate detective" whenever they met.
It was only when Yoruichi Toyama revealed that the person who was supposed to be the client in the letter, Keiji Aso, was actually already dead that Kogoro realized something was amiss.
Based on the principle of resource sharing, Toyama Yoichi also revealed information about Asai Minami without reservation.
After all, he wasn't a professional detective, and he wasn't here for any reasoning.
If we could pool our wisdom and efforts to catch Aso Keiji hiding in the shadows, stop his revenge plan, and at the same time expose the real culprit who killed Aso Keiji, that would be the best outcome.
Let's hope so...
That middle-aged man didn't seem much more reliable than Inspector Megure.
Amuro Tooru gave another wicked smile.
"Do you think Mr. Detective's identity is so easy to conceal? He only got there because my master was his shield!"
That makes sense...
Moreover, this "shield" seems to serve multiple purposes...
Yoruichi Toyama thought to himself as he watched the detective constantly glancing down Ran's shorts.
Amuro Tooru, having seen his gaze clearly, smiled even more mysteriously.
"You said that one day, Miss Ran would find out Conan's true identity..."
Yoruichi Toyama imagined the scene and shook his head with considerable reluctance.
But that's understandable, isn't it? He has his childhood sweetheart, a girl he's secretly loved for a long time, by his side, and he gets such great perks...
Glancing at Xiaolan's strong and well-proportioned long legs, Yoruichi Toyama thought.
Oh right, I think I have some around me too...
Because they were too close, she didn't dare to look openly. After hesitating for a long time, Yoruichi Toyama finally mustered her emotions and quickly glanced to the side.
Miss Mingmei seemed oblivious, still holding onto the railing with both hands, gazing intently into the distance.
The legs extending from under the light green suit skirt were easily brought together, overlapping at the ankles. One foot, wearing white sneakers, supported the body, while the other foot touched the ground with its toes, tapping rhythmically from time to time.
It seems the owner is humming a song in their heart, looking very happy.
It's really, really long...
Yoruichi Toyama suddenly felt a flush rise to her face.
Take one more look...
It's still so long...
Let's look again...
My gaze shifted again, and I met Akemi's probing eyes.
"Um... Akemi, how tall are you exactly?"
"My mind is in a mess," Toyama Yoruichi asked, his head spinning.
"You seem to have grown taller again?"
Mingmei smiled and lowered her head, then stomped her foot.
"These shoes have hidden heels."
"Oh, hehe..."
...
"So, Master, what should we do? Pretend to be tourists and conduct a secret investigation?"
Amuro Tooru, with an innocent and studious look, asked Kogoro, who was walking at the front of the group.
Yoruichi Toyama, in order to make full use of the uncle's shield function, also followed behind patiently waiting.
"But Yoruichi-nii said that Keiji Aso died 12 years ago!"
Before Kogoro could answer, Conan tilted his head back and said innocently.
"Wouldn't it be strange for us tourists to ask about these things?"
You two are really good at pretending...
Yoruichi Toyama coldly observed the pair of budding talents beside Kogoro... oh no, they should be her conquest targets, and felt a surge of admiration.
The strategy after arriving on the island was something he and the other two had discussed while Kogoro wasn't paying attention, and now they were waiting for Kogoro to give them orders.
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