The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

Although she focused most of her energy on driving, she was still filled with worry when she heard the news.

"Hmm, I think it's probably because I caught a cold." Aragaki Yu glanced at Miyano Akemi, but his hand unconsciously tightened its grip on the car's handrail.

Sure enough, the next second, Miyano Akemi unconsciously pressed down on the accelerator. "How could she suddenly get sick? That child has always been sensible. She must have been toughing herself out. I wonder how long she's been sick."

After saying that, she glanced at Aragaki Yu with a hint of reproach and continued, "And why didn't you tell me sooner!"

“Ayami-nee, I don’t think you need to worry so much.” Noticing Miyano Akemi’s gaze, Aragaki Yu gave a helpless wry smile. “Ai has already seen a doctor, and the doctor said she just needs to rest for two days and she will recover. If I told you, wouldn’t that just make you worry more?”

Because Jodie and Vermouth stayed at Professor Agasa's house all day yesterday, Aragaki Yuu hadn't been able to inform Miyano Akemi.

Otherwise, Akemi Miyano, upon learning that Ai was sick, would definitely have rushed to Professor Agasa's house immediately.

At that time, Judy and Vermouth, who were already in some trouble, will be paired with Akemi Miyano.

Three women make a drama; who knows what might happen?

……

"Humph."

Although she knew in her heart that there must be a special reason why Aragaki Yu didn't respond to her immediately, she still couldn't help but let out a soft hum at him.

She opened her mouth, as if about to say something more.

Aragaki Yu's phone rang at just the right moment.

It wasn't the one I just lost, but the one I usually use.

"Hey, Xiaolan?"

Aragaki Yu glanced at the caller ID and quickly answered the phone.

Miyano Akemi gave him a rather resentful glare before obediently shutting her mouth and keeping quiet.

"..."

"You mean Ms. Judy is planning to go back to America?"

Hearing Ran's words, Aragaki Yu was also a little surprised.

Xiaolan said that because of some things that happened in Ms. Judy's family, she could only stay until the end of this month and had to return to the United States.

Therefore, Ran and Sonoko were planning to hold a farewell party for Ms. Jodie after school today, so they called to invite Aragaki Yu to attend.

Regarding Aragaki Yu's absence.

Xiao Lan and the others have almost gotten used to it.

Although not like Shinichi Kudo, who is rarely seen throughout the year.

However, Aragaki Yu took leave quite frequently, almost every few days.

However, since the teachers at the school were all aware of Aragaki Yu's "family situation," they turned a blind eye to this student who could only support himself by "working hard."

However, there was no other way to ask for leave today. It was because Yuu Aragaki received a call from his boss, Gin, early this morning, asking him to go to his employer's house under the guise of exorcising a spirit to find a very important electronic document.

"I'm sorry, I think I won't be able to get back in time." Aragaki Yu glanced at the sky outside, then looked out the car window at the deep mountains of Gunma Prefecture and apologized.

Unexpectedly, this time, before Xiaolan could even reply.

Xiaolan's surprised and doubtful voice came from the other end of the phone—

"Huh!? Wait, wait a minute! Ms. Judy..."

Then, surprisingly, it was Ms. Judy's voice that came through the phone.

"Hey, Aragaki-kun, skipping school all the time isn't the behavior of a good student!"

Although she said that, her tone was full of teasing.

"So you've been here the whole time, Ms. Judy!" Yuu Aragaki was taken aback when he heard Judy's voice, but then immediately laughed. "It's not something a good teacher should do to just snatch their student's phone like that!"

"Haha~"

Hearing what Yuu Aragaki said, Judy laughed heartily twice and didn't dwell on the topic. "Hey Yuu, you're not on a date with your girlfriend, are you? I'll be sad if you don't come to see your teacher off!"

"Ms. Judy, you haven't left yet. Don't worry, I'll definitely treat you to a big meal when I get back."

Nearby, Miyano Akemi couldn't help but steal a glance at Aragaki Yu after hearing his words.

While gazing out the window and dealing with Judy, Aragaki Yu was oblivious to Miyano Akemi's actions. "But, Judy-sensei, why are you suddenly going back to America?"

He didn't believe a word of Xiaolan's reason that Judy had to return to the United States because of some family matters.

He didn't think an FBI agent would abandon his mission for something like this.

If Judy really is going to leave Japan, there are only two possible reasons.

One possibility is that something unexpected has happened to the mission; the other is that the mission is about to be completed.

Thinking of this, Aragaki Yu's eyes unconsciously narrowed slightly.

He could confirm one thing from Jodie's constant following of "Dr. Araide": the FBI had already identified Vermouth.

Meanwhile, Dr. Araide, who was in the midst of this situation, may have already joined the FBI's witness protection program.

It seems the FBI is ready to close in on Vermouth.

Judy's next words indeed confirmed Aragaki Yu's idea.

"Oh, actually, what I said about what happened at home was just a lie!" On the other end of the phone, amidst the utterly astonished expressions of Ran and Sonoko, Ms. Judy said the same thing.

"what!?"

Two exclamations of surprise followed.

After a pause, Ms. Judy continued, "Actually, I've been looking for a treasure map for a very, very important treasure for a long time, and I just feel that I may have found it now."

Although Judy's tone didn't change much, Aragaki Yu could still detect a hint of excitement in it.

"A treasure map!?"

Before Aragaki Yu could say anything, he heard Ran and Sonoko's exclamations coming from the phone.

"Maybe this has something to do with her first love!"

As expected, Sonoko was as gossipy as ever.

But Aragaki Yu knew very well what was going on in his mind.

What Judy has been searching for all along is, of course, Vermouth, the man who murdered her father.

Chapter 615 Sisterly Love

After chatting with Xiaolan and the others for a couple more minutes, Aragaki Yu hung up the phone.

By the time he and Akemi Miyano returned to Beika Town, it was already completely dark.

Although it was already late, unable to resist Akemi Miyano's request, the two rested at home for a while before ringing Professor Agasa's doorbell.

During this time, Akemi Miyano even cooked a bowl of porridge for Ai Haibara herself and put it in a thermal container to take with her.

Ding-dong-

"coming!"

When Professor Agasa opened the door, he was slightly taken aback to see Yuu Aragaki and Akemi Miyano standing there.

The next second, Professor Agasa, who had come to his senses, hurriedly stepped aside to invite the two into the house, "Oh, it's Ms. Aragaki and Ms. Masami, please come in!"

"Excuse me, Doctor."

Akemi Miyano smiled and nodded to Professor Agasa before following Yu Aragaki into Professor Agasa's house.

Upon entering the living room, Yuya Aragaki was somewhat surprised to see Conan sitting on the sofa reading a detective novel.

Conan was also somewhat surprised by the sudden visit from Aragaki Yu and Miyano Akemi.

"I heard that Ai is sick, so I wanted to come and see her," Miyano Akemi explained her purpose to Professor Agasa with some apology.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Agasa nodded slightly. Noticing the worry in Miyano Akemi's eyes, he said apologetically, "Ms. Akemi, thank you for your help. But you've come at the right time. I think Ai is probably looking forward to seeing you too."

As he spoke, Professor Agasa pointed to Ai's room, gesturing for Akemi Miyano to go inside.

At that moment, Ai Haibara, who was lightly asleep in the room, also vaguely heard her sister's voice.

She slowly opened her eyes, half-asleep and half-awake, even thinking that she was just dreaming.

However, the next second, when she noticed the sound of the door being pushed open and looked up in the direction of the doorway.

What came into view was the concerned face of her older sister, Akemi Miyano.

In an instant, her expression turned to one of surprise and disbelief. "Sister... Sister Yamei, what brings you here?"

Whether it was due to a cold or excitement, Ai Haibara's voice sounded a little hoarse.

"Xiao Ai."

Seeing Ai Haibara struggling to get out of bed, Akemi Miyano smiled slightly and quickly went to greet her.

She sat down on the edge of Ai Haibara's bed, grabbed her hand, and shoved Ai Haibara back under the covers as she tried to get out.

Only his head was sticking out of the blanket.

Ai Haibara: /?. ?. ?