Although Sohei Izujima didn't know that the girl was Atsushi Miyano's daughter, he remembered the events very clearly.
He nodded and said:
"Um."
"But she said something very strange at that time."
"She said it was so embarrassing to ask to use the restroom, so she told us not to tell anyone."
Upon hearing this, Conan really wanted to complain:
"You said you wouldn't tell anyone, so why did you tell me?"
But he knew this wasn't the time to complain.
If what Sohei Izumi said is true.
Then Akemi must have hidden something in the bathroom of this house.
After that, Ai turned and walked out, leaving behind only a few words:
"Could you please go and take a look?"
"I'm going to call my sister."
"Okay." Conan nodded in agreement.
...
After confirming that no one was around, Ai called Akemi.
The call connected quickly.
Immediately, Akemi's voice came from the other end of the microphone:
"Shiho, what's wrong?"
"Did you and Guangyou have a fight?"
"We didn't argue."
Because she had something to ask, Ai didn't joke with Akemi.
She denied it at first, then went straight to the point and asked:
"Sister, have you been to Dad's old house before?"
"It's the house that's now rented to my dad's friend and turned into a design studio."
"Yes, I have been there."
"I'm still here..."
Just as she was about to mention the tape, Akemi realized her mistake and stopped herself from speaking.
She quickly changed her tune:
"I was thinking of taking you to see it later."
"What, did you go somewhere to look?"
"I'm right here now."
After explaining her position, Ai asked:
"Sister, were you trying to say that you've hidden something in this house?"
She noticed Akemi's pause.
Even if it was only a pause of a few moments.
"Yes." Mingmei didn't offer any pointless explanations and admitted it.
She changed her previous joking tone and said in a serious tone:
"Something very important is hidden."
The tape was given to Shi by Elena Miyano and their mother.
It is indeed very important.
Upon hearing this, Ai pressed for an answer:
"Sister, where did you put that thing XZ?"
"Is Kōyū next to you?" Akemi didn't answer the question directly, but asked Kōyū first.
She had already told him where the tape was hidden.
"He...had something to do and didn't come with me." Ai didn't tell the truth.
As soon as she finished answering, Ai felt something was off, and she asked:
"Sister, why did you bring up Guangyou?"
"You didn't already tell Guangyou that you hid something here, did you?"
"How could my premonition be so accurate?"
At that moment, this was the thought in Mingmei's mind.
She was inwardly surprised, but outwardly remained calm and denied it:
"No."
"I asked Guangyou because I was worried that the two of you would argue."
"You finally found a boyfriend."
"Besides, I also think Guangyou is a pretty good person. If you can't hold onto him..."
Before she could finish speaking, Ai quickly interrupted her:
"elder sister!"
"You don't need to worry about us."
"us..."
"We have a very good relationship now."
"Also, sister, where did you put that thing XZ?"
Seeing that she had successfully diverted Ai's attention, Akemi chuckled inwardly and said:
"I put that XZ in the bathroom of that house."
Immediately afterwards, Ai asked:
"Can you tell me exactly what it is?"
“You’ll see when you get there,” Akemi simply replied.
She wondered if Guangyou had taken the tape.
Last time, Kōyū said that since he had promised Shiho to go back early, he would consider it a scouting trip beforehand.
But afterwards, she was unsure whether Kōyū had taken the tape.
Didn't we say we were going to give Shiho a surprise?
Why haven't you picked it up yet?
Where can we find Shiho herself now? Kousuke isn't even with Shiho. How are we supposed to give her this surprise?
Just then, Conan walked over.
He said:
There's nothing in the bathroom.
"It wasn't on the toilet paper holder, in the tank, or behind the toilet."
Before the call ended, Mingmei heard these words as well.
She then realized that Guangyou might have already taken those tapes.
It's just that it hasn't been handed over to Shiho yet.
After nodding to indicate that she understood, Ai asked Akemi:
"Sister, are you sure you've got the place right?"
"I remember correctly."
"It might have been taken away."
Even through the microphone, Ai could tell that Akemi was very serious.
Her heart sank, her brows furrowed slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, she asked:
"Sister, then tell me."
"That thing..."
"Is it related to your parents?"
After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, a soft "hmm" came from the other end.
After she finished speaking, Ai also fell silent.
She coughed lightly twice, her mood clearly downcast.
This can be seen from their expressions.
But she quickly composed herself.
It was as if this had never happened.
She said in a flat tone, as if she didn't care at all:
"I see."
"I have something to do here, so I'll hang up now."
"Sister, please take care of yourself. You've been catching colds quite easily lately."
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
