Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 148 Sonoko's Izu Strategy

Izu.

The sea, the blue sky, the beach...

Gao Mo originally thought he was traveling with the Mori family, but Sonoko took him to the private beach of the Suzuki family villa.

"That's strange, aren't you always with Xiaolan?"

"Oh dear, I don't know what's wrong with Ran. We were supposed to go swimming in the sea in Izu, but it seems like she has another date. She looks really happy."

Sonoko gave a guilty, dry laugh.

"Never mind that, Kido-kun. It's a rare opportunity to come to the beach, let's go swimming together! I just bought a new swimsuit yesterday!"

Hehe, a private beach where no one will bother you, a world of your own for just the two of you... Xiao Lan really gave a great suggestion.

but……

Sonoko's eyelids drooped, and she glanced at Ai, who had turned her head away.

It would have been even better if Ai hadn't come.

"No need, I'll just go sunbathe on the beach." Gao Mo glanced at the undulating blue sea and declined Sonoko's suggestion.

He likes the seaside, but he doesn't like playing in the water.

Moreover, I'd rather go to the beach with the beautiful college students that Xiaolan described than to a private beach.

Just looking at the sea view always feels like something's missing.

"Okay, okay."

Sonoko stood there, stunned by her unexpected failure. The fantasy she had envisioned shattered instantly, and she grabbed Ai in disappointment.

"Then Ai and I will go downstairs to play."

The sun is shining brightly.

Gao Mo, wearing beach shorts, found a beach chair under a parasol near the coconut trees. He was about to enjoy a refreshing glass of iced juice when he turned around and heard the sound of water splashing from the other side.

"Kido-kun! Aren't you really coming down?"

As Yuanzi stood up, glistening with water droplets, her light green bikini swimsuit radiating youthful energy in the sunlight, playful and adorable, like a fledgling about to take flight.

She has curves in all the right places, and is perfectly sculpted with no excess fat. Her skin is fair and delicate, like a lotus emerging from the water.

Sonoko has such a great figure.

"What kind of girl does Kido-kun like?" Sonoko, wearing goggles, swam up to Gao Mo. "Fair skin or dark skin?"

The current trend is chocolate-colored Shibuya style, which is why she wanted to go for a sea bath to get a tan and become more attractive.

"Big... a little whiter." Gao Mo took a big gulp of juice.

Seriously, what is he thinking?
It must be because he got too into character while acting in "City Detective," or because he was too influenced by the mustache.

That mustache deserves to die.

"A little whiter?" Sonoko looked at her skin.

Oh no, I'll get a tan like this.

"I'm going to apply sunscreen!"

Ai, clutching her swim ring, climbed ashore and watched as the wind whizzed towards the villa's garden. Then, looking down at her own lack of curves, she suddenly felt a little down.

Only at times like these does she truly realize that she has become a child again, and she has the urge to return to her original self.

However, developing an antidote is not that simple.

Despite their efforts over the past few days, they have only been able to develop a temporary antidote.

It was the kind of temporary antidote that easily led to drug resistance—a complete failure in her eyes.

"Ugh——!"

Suddenly, the sound of an ambulance siren rang out outside the villa area, rushing past.

"Kirouto-nii!"

Yuanzi shouted from the villa's balcony, saying she was going to apply sunscreen.

"It's time to eat!"

"it is good!"

Ayako Suzuki was still in charge of cooking at the villa.

These two young ladies are always so special; they do almost everything themselves.

Unlike the time with the bandaged weirdo at the mountain villa, Suzuki Ayako was only helping with the cooking today as a side effect. "This must be Mr. Kido that Sonoko mentioned?"

A middle-parted man with thick, dark eyebrows and a somewhat honest appearance greeted people at the villa entrance.

"I've heard about the bandaged man incident; he was actually able to solve such a dangerous case."

“He’s Tomizawa Yuzo, the third son of the chairman of the Fukuzawa Group, and my older sister’s fiancé,” Sonoko said with a smile as she changed into a pair of hot pants. “He fell in love with my older sister at first sight after seeing her on the Elizabeth. He’s completely smitten with her. As soon as I told him my older sister was coming to Izu, he came running right away…”

"Have you said enough, Sonoko?"

The man with the middle parting, Tomizawa Yuzo, had a completely red face.

“My villa is right next door, so I came to take a look... and I had originally planned to paint here anyway.”

“Hehe,” Sonoko said smugly, hands on her hips, “Actually, my older sister is afraid of the heat and didn’t want to come to the beach. I dragged her here in your name.”

"I knew it."

Ayako Suzuki came out of the restaurant, still with that gentle, squinting look, gazing at her younger sister Sonoko with a mixture of doting and helplessness.

"You're the one who really wanted to come to Izu, aren't you? You even bought a new swimsuit, could it be..."

"Alright, sister, let's eat!"

With a blush, Sonoko pushed her sister into the restaurant. Just as she was about to greet Gao Mo and the others, she was surprised to find an old man sitting in front of the television.

"Huh? Uncle Tomizawa?"

"Dad?" Tomizawa Yuzo was equally surprised. "Why are you here too?"

"Can't I come and see my future daughter-in-law?" The old man also had thick, dark eyebrows, but his face was square, and his kindness concealed a sternness. "It's also a good opportunity to try Ayako's cooking."

"This is Yuzuru's father," Sonoko whispered to Gao Mo, "Tomizawa Tetsuji, the chairman of the Tomizawa Group. I heard he has a terrible temper in private."

"A message to all the renowned detectives across the country: those who believe their minds surpass mine, uncover the truth I have hidden!"

Gao Mo's attention was drawn to the television screen.

The TV program that was recorded earlier has finally aired.

However, it is clear that the production team made a great effort to balance his appearances with Kenzaki Osamu.

The original surprise footage of the university building was cut down to only the editorial office scene; all the footage, including that of the celebrities like Kensaki Osamu, was removed and replaced with background shots of the studio.

Like most variety shows, the celebrities appear in the corner of the screen as interviewees.

It was probably filmed later.

He didn't hide the fact that he solved the mystery, but he separated Kenzaki Osamu from him to avoid direct competition with "Domoto Hajime".

Talent.

"This Domoto Hajime is really amazing. No wonder he's called the modern-day Samonji," Tomizawa Yuzo exclaimed in surprise. "I heard his movie 'City Detective' is going to be released next month. Do you guys want to go see it?"

“Yuzo, you always see things so one-sidedly,” Tomizawa Tetsuji scoffed. “This is obviously a publicity stunt by the TV station and the university, some kind of modern left-hand script puzzle…”

"It was definitely a script designed from the beginning, intended solely for movie promotion."

“You can’t say that, Dad,” Tomizawa Yuzo said speechlessly. “The last time Hijikata Kosaburo couldn’t have been a publicity stunt, could it? Dad can’t hate Domoto Hajime just because he’s a fan of Hijikata Kosaburo.”

"Humph."

The old man crossed his arms and switched TV programs.

"When will you three brothers stop causing me any trouble? I'm getting old, who can I rely on for the Fuzawa Group in the future? Your eldest brother went off to become a novelist, and your second brother only knows how to play around after joining the company. He's even going to marry a woman of unknown origin."

Even though you managed to win over the Suzuki family's daughter, you just happen to enjoy drawing silly pictures... After this wedding, you need to settle down and go to work at the company properly. That will be good for both you and Ayako..."

At this moment, Ayako Suzuki set out the tableware and promptly eased the atmosphere by smiling and saying, "Come and eat, Uncle Tomizawa."

"it is good."

The old man immediately became amiable.

"It is my family's good fortune to be able to marry you."

"where."

Gao Mo and Xiao Ai sat down with Yuanzi, their gazes lingering briefly on the old man.

He felt death.

This old man may lose his life within a month.

“Kido-kun,” Sonoko looked at her sister and Tomizawa Yuzo with envy, then suddenly turned to Gao Mo and said, “After we finish eating, I’ll show you something interesting.”

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(End of this chapter)