I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 400 Kazuha's Self-Comfort (1st Update)
At the bottom of the pool, the deep blue water rippled gently.

The four members of the group, including Shiraishi, did not actually run away. Instead, they continued to hide at the bottom of the pool, clinging tightly to the wall to conceal themselves.

Shiraishi E squatted halfway down at the bottom of the water, extending her left and right hands so that Ran, Sonoko, and Kazuha could hold on tightly to prevent them from floating to the surface.

Above their heads, the figures of men in black moved back and forth, their flashlight beams occasionally sweeping across the water's surface, creating shimmering patterns of light underwater.

This made everyone afraid to even breathe.

The good news is that they are all in the water, and none of them can breathe.

The bad news is that more than a minute has passed, and some people are about to lose their breath.

And this person is Sonoko.

Her cheeks were flushed red, and the burning sensation in her lungs grew stronger. Her fingers unconsciously gripped Shiraishi E's arm tightly, her nails almost digging into his skin.

"Mmm..." She finally couldn't help it and squeezed out a string of tiny bubbles from her mouth.

She looked at Shiraishi E with panicked eyes, as if to say—"I can't take it anymore!"

Shiraishi quickly looked up and glanced at the water—the shadow of the man in black was still lingering on the shore, clearly indicating that he had not given up the search.

He then decisively pulled the garden toward himself.

Sonoko's eyes widened, and before she could react, his lips were already on hers.

"!?"

A warm breath of oxygen entered her mouth, and Sonoko's pupils dilated slightly. She instinctively gripped his clothes tightly.

After a brief moment of bewilderment, impulse overcame reason, and she took the initiative, accepting the life-saving oxygen supply and greedily inhaling it.

If Shiraishi E hadn't pushed her away, Sonoko wouldn't have been willing to part ways.

After receiving oxygen, her lungs were filled with oxygen, and she felt she could hold on for a few more minutes.

This scene left Kazuha wide-eyed and completely stunned.

However, she quickly reassured herself that it was an emergency and she had no choice but to do it.

If I get caught by these men in black, it won't just be a matter of kissing; I might even get pregnant!
Two minutes passed.

Ran's condition also began to deteriorate. Her chest heaved violently, and her fingers gripped Shiraishi E's arm tightly, trying to distract herself from the feeling of suffocation with the pain.

But she couldn't defy her physical limits. She reached out with trembling hands and gently tugged at Shiraishi E's arm.

Without hesitation, Shiraishi E cupped Ran's nape with one hand and kissed her without a second thought.

Xiao Lan nervously accepted it. Although it wasn't the first time she had done this, it was the first time she had been watched by so many people.

Soon, her survival instincts allowed her to relax. She closed her eyes, feeling the oxygen slowly flowing into her lungs, but her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Kazuha repeatedly reminded herself: We're all just trying to survive, we're all just trying to survive!!
Even so, although she knew it was an emergency, Kazuha was still deeply shocked to see Ran and Sonoko kissing Shiraishi E one after another!

When it's my turn, I hope I don't end up like that too... This is just too much...

However, reality didn't give her time to overthink. Soon, her lungs began to protest, and black spots appeared at the edges of her vision. She looked frantically at the water, hoping that no one was left on the shore.

However, the shadow of the man in black was still moving back and forth, clearly indicating that he had not left yet.

No... I can't go up there...

Kazuha gritted her teeth, her cheeks burning, and finally, with trembling hands, reached out and gently tugged at Shiraishi E's sleeve.

Shiraishi E turned to look at her, her gaze calm and focused.

Kazuha didn't dare to look him in the eye, and could only frantically point to her mouth, making a choking gesture.

Shiraishi E knew what was going on. Taking advantage of the others' inattention, he shoved an oxygen tube into his mouth, took a few deep breaths to replenish his oxygen, and then reached out to pull her closer. Kazuha's heart nearly leaped out of her chest. She instinctively closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling violently.

The next second, a warm touch pressed against her lips, and oxygen slowly seeped in.

Is this... what kissing feels like...?
Kazuha's thoughts almost stopped; she could only feel the other person's steady breathing and her own rapidly accelerating heartbeat.

She even forgot that she was still underwater, and her fingers unconsciously gripped Shiraishi E's shoulder.

Only after the oxygen supply was completed did Kazuha reluctantly distance herself from him.

Seeing Shiraishi E looking at her, her face instantly turned red. She quickly said it was okay and then hurriedly turned her head away, not daring to look him in the eye.

She desperately tried to convince herself, comforting herself with the psychology of conformity: If Xiaolan Yuanzi did it, then it's okay for me to do it too!

Come to think of it... I guess I made a profit?

Kissing the handsome and amazing Shiraishi-kun is like winning the lottery... oh no no no!!

Kazuha, Kazuha, Heiji's situation is unclear right now, how can you still be thinking about these things?

Kazuha tried hard to focus her attention on Heiji's comforting words, but her mind kept replaying the feeling from just now, which made her very disappointed in herself and she repeatedly blamed herself.

After Sonoko saw that Kazuha had absorbed enough Yoko's oxygen, she pretended to be short of oxygen and quickly went over to Shiraishi E to ask for oxygen.

When Shiraishi saw the way Sonoko couldn't help but smile, she knew Sonoko was faking it.

But he didn't expose the other party's little scheme... Anyway, he's not without oxygen, you can have as much as you want!

At this moment, on the water's surface—

"Strange, I clearly saw them running this way..." The man in black kicked a lounge chair on the edge of the pool in frustration.

"Yes, and besides, how did they climb such a high wall?" Another voice from the man in black also expressed his surprise and confusion.

Just as they were about to discuss it, Vermouth walked over and waved her hand, saying, "If you can't find them, then go look in town and wait at the dock! Unless they don't want to leave this island, they can't escape."

When the two men in black saw Vermouth arrive, they quickly stood up straight and greeted her.

Despite the fact that she was a stunningly beautiful woman, they were not tempted at all.

They had heard about Vermouth.

The other person's nickname is the Thousand-Faced Witch... Who knows if this beautiful appearance is just an act?

Maybe the other person is a fifty-year-old woman?

Then one of the men in black said with a troubled expression, "But, Lady Vermouth, we don't even know how many people are in our target group, what they look like, or whether they are male or female... How are we supposed to find them?"

“Yes, yes,” another man in black said with a headache, “Without a single clue, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack!”

Vermouth wasn't the kind of person Gin would keep at arm's length. She reminded him, "Didn't they just come out of the pool? Just ask around in town, and whoever comes back to the hotel or guesthouse soaking wet is one of them."

"Oh, I see!!"

"As expected of Lady Vermouth, she's truly intelligent!"

The two men in black suddenly realized they finally had a direction for their investigation, and they were generous with their praise.

Vermouth waved her hand and said, "Alright, you guys go find them. Gin will be very angry if you can't find them."

Upon hearing Gin's name, the two men in black's expressions changed drastically. Not daring to waste any more time, they quickly ran towards the town.

Vermouth looked around to make sure no one was there before walking to the edge of the pool. She looked around again and finally found the four people huddled in a corner.

She chuckled lightly and said exaggeratedly, "You're smart; you didn't run away, but hid in the pool."

(End of this chapter)