Gin doesn't want to work hard

However, things changed later on.

Perhaps the game is too difficult.

It seems that Shinichiro's attention is gradually shifting to games?

Moreover, this change has become more apparent over time.

At least ten minutes have passed since then.

During this time, Shinichiro's gaze never left the game screen.

Kurosawa, who was next to him, could still spare a glance at him.

Just from this point of view.

Mr. Kurosawa seems to have reacted a fraction of the time faster than Vermouth.

Shuichi Akai is not sure.

After all, this could be the reason why Kurosawa is more familiar with the game than Vermouth.

Shuichi Akai decided to observe for a while longer.

……

A Li's house.

Because the game partners this time are all extremely rare.

Out of respect for Vermouth and Jodie, Kurosawa specifically chose an extremely difficult puzzle game.

"This game might be a bit difficult."

Before we started, Hei kindly offered a reminder.

Neither Tomoaki Shinide nor Judy agreed with this.

As long as you have quick reflexes and fast hands, anyone can play a game.

They are confident in both their reaction time and hand speed.

"Haha, don't let my appearance fool you, I'm a gaming pro!"

Judy said she could.

Shinichiro nodded in agreement.

"No matter what, I've played games with you for so long, so I have some experience."

Seeing this, Kurosawa said nothing more.

Just be confident, and don't regret it halfway through.

After turning on the relevant equipment, Kurosawa handed the game controllers to the two of them.

After briefly explaining the function of each button to the two of them, Kurosawa started the game.

For the first five minutes, Tomoaki Shinichi and Judy looked relaxed.

Between games, the two also had time to sizing each other up and exchange a few subtle, overt banter.

Five minutes later, the two noticed something was wrong.

Is the pace of this game starting to speed up?

They became more serious, but still had some energy left over.

Until ten minutes later.

Judy's attention wandered for a moment, and her game character was brutally killed by the boss.

Shinichiro's lips curled into a smile, and he was about to offer a few words of feigned comfort when, before he knew it, one of his men had also died.

He paused for a moment, then fell silent.

Fortunately, the boss didn't have much health left, and Kurosawa managed to kill it with a few skillful maneuvers.

With the start of a new level, the characters of "Akira Tomoaki" and Judy are resurrected.

At the same time, a countdown appeared on the game screen that hadn't been there before.

"The following levels need to be completed within a time limit."

Kurosawa explained.

The boss has high health, high damage, and dense attacks. If a character is even slightly grazed by the boss, they are instantly killed.

In this situation, you also need to clear the level within a limited time.

It has to be said that it is somewhat difficult.

This means they need to focus most of their attention on the game.

Does that mean we've put the cart before the horse?

After all, their goal was never to play games.

But considering the boasts they made at the beginning, it seems a bit unreasonable to suggest changing to a different game now.

"Shin-ichiro" and Judy have a feeling of shooting themselves in the foot.

But now that things have come to this, the two have no choice but to grit their teeth and continue.

So, the three of them played games all afternoon.

Shuichi Akai, who was on the other end of the monitor, also watched the game for the entire afternoon.

Everyone was somewhat tired, except for Kurosawa.

Finally, with the cooperation of the three, the final boss was defeated.

Upon seeing the word "cleared" displayed on the screen, Tomoaki Shinichi, Jodie, and Shuichi Akai, who was monitoring them, all breathed a sigh of relief.

it is finally over.

I spent the whole afternoon on edge, only to end up playing video games.

As a result, not many clues were found.

Looking at the seemingly clueless Kurosawa beside her, Judy sighed inwardly.

But at least Vermouth is the same.

……

Kurosawa put down the handle with satisfaction.

I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

Indeed, there is a significant difference between playing solo and playing with others.

Especially when the people you're playing with are pretty skilled.

The difference in user experience is even greater.

The thought that "Shin-ichi Akira" would come over every day made Kurosawa even happier.

Influenced by his mood, Kurosawa's tone of voice softened considerably.

"Want to go for a walk?"

Hear the words.

Shinichiro's finger twitched slightly.

Half of it was exhaustion, and the other half was fear.

So, why can someone with this face speak with this tone and expression?

Judy, standing to the side, didn't seem to feel much.

She had been relentlessly investigating Vermouth.

I don't know much about Gin.

Because she met Kurosawa first, she might even find Gin strange when she meets him later.

Upon hearing Kurosawa's words, Judy stood up quite naturally.

Although I'm a bit tired, a short walk is still fine.

Of course, the main purpose was to monitor Vermouth.

She then pretended to be interested.

"walk?"

"Oh, that's a great way to exercise!"

"Can I come along?"

Kurosawa did not refuse.

The three of them then prepared to go out.

Kurosawa bid farewell to Professor Agasa and, under Ai Haibara's slightly worried gaze, left with Tomoaki Shinide and Jodie.

at the same time.

Noticing their movements, Shuichi Akai got up and also pushed open the door to go out.

He still cared about Kurosawa.

But we can't tell anything from the surveillance footage alone.

He planned to go and see for himself.

……

It must be said that Vermouth did a good job of preparing.

At least, she knew exactly the walking route that Kurosawa and Araide Tomoaki took.

Therefore, after leaving the house, "Shin-ichi Akira" naturally walked ahead.

Judy quickened her pace slightly and walked alongside him.

Kurosawa slowed his pace slightly, following behind the two.