Chapters 3570 and 3582 [Judy, the Secret Photographer] Requesting monthly votes (づど)
Under Ran Mouri's probing gaze, Jodie continued, "As for why you became an English teacher at Teitan High School..."
Ran Mouri: "..." Is it because you've set your sights on Jiang Xia?
Judy: "Because this has been my dream for a long time! — Think about it, English is my native language, and I can do a great job just by using such a simple skill as my native language. Isn't that the ideal job?"
Ran Mouri: "..." Really?
Sonoko Suzuki remarked with feeling: "That's right, working with skills you're already good at is truly a joyful thing!"—Just like before, she never imagined she could plan a game so smoothly, and even get better and better at it.
Judy then changed the subject: "However, James and I's vacation is almost over. Once I recover from this injury, I have to go back to the United States immediately and start working."
This is of course a lie; they will actually stay in Tokyo—it would be too embarrassing to slink back to the United States at this point, given how things have progressed.
Moreover, after assessing the situation, the higher-ups believed that the situation in Tokyo was complex and that it would be best for those familiar with the situation to continue the investigation.
However, despite not leaving, after discussing it with James, the two felt that since Vermouth had given up her position as the school doctor at Teitan High School, Jodie no longer needed to go undercover as a teacher at the high school.
Therefore, it becomes necessary to distance oneself from the social circles of these high school students—although there is no evidence, given the frequency of cases around these children, it is hard not to suspect that they are caught in Uzo's web.
Sonoko Suzuki was completely unaware of the foreign teacher's wariness. When she heard that Judy would be leaving as soon as her injury healed, the clear time of separation made her feel a little sad.
"Are we really going back so soon?" Sonoko Suzuki looked expectantly at this eccentric teacher who was sometimes annoying and sometimes very interesting, when suddenly she remembered something:
"Oh right, I remember when we were at the convenience store, you seemed to have said that you were looking for a very, very important treasure map, and that you were almost there... What exactly is that treasure map?"
“Oh!” Judy had been meaning to say that anyway, and she smiled and said:
"Actually, the treasure map I was talking about was the vicious fugitive who caused me to take leave—a few days before we met at the convenience store, my boss made a transoceanic call to tell me that they had a lead on the criminal and that the man was in Tokyo."
“This was a crucial opportunity for me to turn the tide, so I immediately launched an investigation into the matter.”
—It is certainly inappropriate and does not follow proper procedures for an FBI agent with a tourist visa to travel to Tokyo with the purpose of conducting an investigation.
Conversely, if an FBI agent visiting Tokyo happens to discover a notorious fugitive there, then it seems a little more justifiable for her to investigate and get involved in the case.
However, although most of it was made up, Judy couldn't help but grit her teeth and a hint of murderous intent rose as she spoke the next part:
"But unfortunately, I was outnumbered and outmatched. Not only did I fail to catch the criminal, but I was also attacked and kidnapped to an abandoned factory during the investigation... You know what happened next."
Sonoko Suzuki looked at her with sympathy: "Oh, I see. What about the criminal? Has he been caught?"
Upon hearing this, Judy's already unpleasant expression darkened further: "He got away."
The FBI agent didn't even dare to use the word "she" to describe Vermouth.
"Although I always felt that Sonoko Suzuki and Conan weren't entirely innocent, it's still related to that organization, so we have to be careful." Jodie gradually regained her ability to think internally and was muttering to herself:
"Otherwise, if Jiang Xia were to guess who Vermouth is because of the little bit of information I leaked, and then be silenced... then I would be guilty of a terrible crime. This little detective has not only never betrayed me, but has also helped me a lot. He is a breath of fresh air in Tokyo. I cannot repay kindness with enmity."
Sonoko Suzuki looked at Jodie's thoughtful expression and was a little puzzled.
But soon she realized she understood: Ms. Judy must be wondering where the criminal had gone!
Meanwhile, Ran Mouri felt that the matter was not completely resolved: Ms. Jodie had said so much, but she hadn't explained why she had posted the photos of high school and elementary school students that she had secretly taken of them at home.
Remembering the large group of police officers downstairs, Ran Mouri secretly switched her phone to the dial pad, ready to call for backup at any moment, and mustered her courage to ask directly, "Ms. Judy, what's the deal with those photos?"
Judy successfully recited all the lines James had written, and now, like a test-taker who had performed well, she was both relieved and preparing to rest.
However, at that moment, an additional question was suddenly heard.
She was immediately bewildered: "Photos? What photos?"
Ran Mouri hesitated for a moment, then spoke up: "It's those photos you hid behind the mirror. They have pictures of Jiang Xia, Conan, me and Sonoko, and some elementary school students in them..."
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to peek. It was after the dinner party at your house that day. When I went to wash my hands, I found a corner of a photo tucked in the mirror. The photo showed Conan wearing clothes that he often wears. I thought it was a bit strange, so I opened the mirror cabinet to take a look."
Behind the door, after listening to those words in a daze, James suddenly stared at Judy, a dark aura seemingly rising around him: "...Judy, you bastard!! You managed to hide the photo so well that only a corner was showing! How did you even pass your training back then!"
Jodie was also surprised that Ran Mouri had seen all this, and she stammered, "This, this is..."
Conan stroked his chin thoughtfully: "..." These photos must have been stolen from Vermouth, or perhaps the FBI wanted to investigate Vermouth's purpose in coming to Tokyo, so they secretly photographed all the people that woman was paying attention to.
But Jiang Xia is actually in the photo... Isn't that evil organization paying a bit too much attention to Jiang Xia?
Did Jiang Xia accidentally interfere with their members, or did they see Jiang Xia's reputation and potential and want to recruit this detective? —Hmph, whatever their purpose, these shady characters won't succeed!
Having already learned most of the truth, Conan didn't care about the photos.
But Ran Mouri's gaze grew increasingly serious as she looked at Ms. Jodie, whose expression seemed off.
“It’s like this!” Judy broke out in a cold sweat and finally managed to squeeze out an excuse, “We Americans like to keep photos of our friends and family with us—you are all very good friends of mine, so I took two photos and hung them in my house!”
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