In the original script, his advice to Sato Miwako to put down her gun was perhaps the only "politically correct" choice under the circumstances, but it was only because there was no better choice, a kind of helpless "correctness".
And now, when someone like Yuzuru Nanami, who is stronger, understands her better, and is even willing to bear the darkness for her, appears...
His choice—that made her uphold the rules but might prevent justice from being served—seemed pale, powerless, and even... somewhat obstructive.
He told her to put down her gun.
As for Yuzuru Hanyu, although he initially said he would shoot for her, he ultimately respected and supported her decision to shoot herself.
The difference is worlds apart.
Sato Miwako walked up to Hanyu Nanami, looked up at his deep, smiling eyes, and gave a smile that was both relieved and serene, yet also carried a complex emotion that was hard to describe.
“It’s over,” she said softly.
"Yes, it's over." Yuzuru smiled, his tone relaxed. "Let's go, Officer Sato. Yumi-nee said you absolutely have to treat me to a big meal to calm my nerves."
"Okay, it's on me. You can eat whatever you want."
The two walked out of the alley side by side, leaving the hustle and bustle behind them and a lonely figure in a corner where the sun couldn't reach.
......
Miwako Sato and Kusunoki Hanyu walked out of the alley side by side, leaving the oppressive atmosphere behind. The warm sunlight shone on them, giving them a feeling of being reborn.
"What do you want to eat? It's my treat today, so don't worry about saving me money. Just pick the expensive stuff." Sato Miwako's mood had clearly improved, and even her tone carried a hint of relief after surviving a disaster. She even took the initiative to refer to herself as "older sister" to get closer to her.
Yuzuru stroked his chin, feigning deep thought, and began to seriously "extort" me: "Hmm... I have to make sure you get a good meal out of me, after all, I'm an 'important citizen,' and I almost 'heroically injured,' so I have to include compensation for emotional distress... How about we go..."
He paused mid-sentence, his brow furrowing slightly, as if trying to recall something.
"What's wrong?"
Sato Miwako asked curiously, noticing his somewhat strange expression.
"I feel like... I've forgotten something really important..." Yuzuru muttered to himself, unconsciously tapping his forehead with his right hand. "What was it again...?"
The two chatted and laughed as they approached the red Mazda.
Miwako Sato took out her car keys and was about to unlock the car.
Just then—
"Click".
The rear door locks were opened from the inside.
A small, fair hand, yet carrying a distinctly low mood, pushed open the car door.
Immediately afterwards, a small figure with brown hair, ice-blue eyes, and barely taller than the car door frame appeared at the car door with arms crossed, expressionless, and as cold as an iceberg.
Who else could it be but our long-forgotten Prince Ai?
Her small face was tense, and her eyes were as cold as the Siberian chill. She first glanced at Hanyu Nan, who was frozen in place, and then gave a cold look to Sato Miwako, who was somewhat taken aback.
Finally, she said nothing, only letting out a very slight, contemptuous snort, then turned her head away, giving the two of them the back of her head.
His entire being, down to the last strand of hair, radiated an intense aura of low pressure and three powerful words:
I am angry!
The consequences will be severe!
...
Spicy!
We're doomed!
Barbie Q is here!
Yu Shengnan's heart skipped a beat as he finally remembered what he had forgotten—he had left this little darling locked in the car for half a day!
They were so busy putting on a heroic rescue and a drama of punishing evil that they completely forgot there was a proud and aloof little girl in the car who needed to be tamed!
Judging from his expression, he's quite angry.
Sato Miwako also realized what was happening, and a hint of embarrassment and guilt flashed across her face.
In the heat of the moment, she had indeed forgotten about Ai Haibara.
Yuzuru Hanyu quickly stepped forward, plastering his face with the brightest, most ingratiating smile he had ever worn. He knelt down, attempting to use the all-powerful "food + gift" tactic for emergency "corruption" and crisis management:
"Um... Ai? Were you... were you getting impatient? Are you hungry? Thirsty? Look, everything's settled, and Officer Sato said he's treating us to a big meal! Order whatever you want!"
"By the way, that new bag you liked yesterday, let's go buy it after dinner! What do you say?"
Seeing that Ai was still holding her arms and didn't even lift her eyelids, Yuzuru immediately increased the stakes:
"Two! I'll buy two! Different colors!"
Ai remained unmoved, her lips tightly pursed, and she even moved her body further towards the car door, indicating with her actions, "Don't touch me."
It seems that this time the bottom line has really been crossed.
It wasn't the kind of petty temper that could be easily appeased; it was a matter of principle, a major issue concerning one's position in the family, like, "You actually locked me in the car for so long for another woman and completely forgot I existed."
The kind that can't be coaxed!
You need to pay more! Oh no, I mean you need to show some sincerity!
Miwako Sato sat in the driver's seat, watching this amusing scene in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
The boy who had just been so calm and collected in the face of bombs and thugs, seemingly in complete control, was now crouching by the car door, frantically trying to appease and apologize to a cold-faced little girl...
The stark contrast and comedic effect of the scene made Miwako Sato's lips curl into a slight smile, a smile that she herself didn't even realize was gentle and amused.
It seems that even this mysterious and powerful Yuzuru Hanyu has his "nemesis" whom he can't handle and has to deal with with extreme caution.
This scene is strangely... kind of cute?
She gently started the car and joined the "mediation" team in a gentle tone: "Haibara-san, we really owe you a lot for helping us crack the code today. Just tell me what you want to eat, and I'll definitely satisfy you."
Ai Haibara continued to tilt her head and look out the window, as if there was some breathtaking view on the concrete ground outside.
But if you look closely, you can see that her tense little face seems to have relaxed a little bit.
Seeing this, Yuzuru knew he had a chance, so he quickly struck while the iron was hot and continued his "ceding territory and paying reparations" style of coaxing the child.
Thus, inside the red Mazda, a peculiar scene unfolded: one driver focused intently on driving, occasionally glancing at the scene in the rearview mirror with a smile on his face; another squatted beside the seat, incessantly and frantically trying to please the driver with a variety of tricks; and yet another, with a cold and aloof expression, faced the window, but his little ears were quietly perked up.
The car, carrying the trio amidst the subtle tension and undercurrents, slowly drove away from the crime scene and merged into the afternoon traffic in Tokyo.
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