Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

Suddenly, Vodka exclaimed, "Big brother, Sherry has come back to life?"

"what?"

Gin was also startled.

Vodka read aloud what was on his phone screen: "Bourbon said he found a woman in Izu who looks a lot like Sherry, and he's applying to the organization to investigate her. The boss has already agreed."

Gin's pupils radiated a chilling aura: "I remember Wen Shui and Shu were over there too, weren't they? That kid is definitely suspicious. Didn't Vermouth notice that something was off about that brat?"

Gin loaded the gun.

It seems they intend to eliminate the traitor.

“No, brother!” Vodka handed his phone to Gin. “The intelligence says that this information was reported by Wen Shui and Shu.”

Gin: "Hmm? Let me see..."

Chapter 102 Mrs. Kudo: I already have a son...

Gin took the phone and saw that when Amuro Tooru asked for instructions, he did indeed say that it was Nukumizu and Kazuki who first discovered Sherry and then reported her to the organization.

Amuro Tooru also mentioned that Nukumizu would be joining him in the investigation.

Gin tossed the phone back to Vodka, his brow furrowing slightly: "Looks like I was overthinking it. I didn't expect Wen Shui and Shu to choose to report me voluntarily."

Vodka chuckled: "He didn't have a choice, did he? I feel that Wen Shui and that Shu kid are actually quite timid."

Gin didn't speak. He expressionlessly took out a cigarette, lit it, and then looked through the car window at the flickering lights in the underground parking garage.

If Sherry really didn't die, why would she swagger into Izu? Was Akemi Miyano actually kidnapped by Shuichi Akai's men?

How much of Wen Shui and Shu's voluntary whistleblowing stemmed from their loyalty to the organization...?

Gin exhaled a puff of smoke, the thick smoke quickly dissipating after hitting the car window.

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On the other side, after Amuro Tooru consulted with the Black Organization, the two went directly to the hotel where Kudo Yukiko was staying.

On the way, Amuro Tooru kept looking at Wen Shui with a strange expression.

They seem to be speculating why he would proactively tell the Black Organization about this.

From a personal perspective, after Sherry disappeared, her older sister Akemi Miyano also mysteriously disappeared.

The Black Organization hasn't even found anyone yet.

This means that if Sherry had miraculously escaped the fire and survived, the Miyano sisters would have essentially escaped the control of the Black Organization by sheer coincidence.

This is the core demand that Shirley has been trying to negotiate with the organization for years.

If that had happened, Sherry would never have taken such a risk to be here.

Furthermore, it's impossible that Wenshui and Shu were unaware of the situation.

By proactively reporting Sherry's whereabouts, he essentially brought her back under the control of the Black Organization.

Amuro Tooru couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Could it be that Wen Shui and Shu's relationship with Shirley isn't as good as people think?

Or perhaps, at heart, Wen Shui and Shu are people who value money and status highly.

Amuro Tooru decided to carefully observe Wen Shui's reaction this time, since it was related to his subsequent recruitment efforts. If Wen Shui was unreliable, it might implicate him.

Soon, a three-story wooden hotel came into view.

This hotel was larger and looked more luxurious than the Wawu Hotel where they stayed.

Tourists carrying their purchases from the fireworks display walked along the stone path toward the hotel entrance, where a middle-aged woman who appeared to be the proprietress greeted them.

"It doesn't feel like it'll be easy to sneak in," Wen Shui couldn't help but click her tongue in surprise.

When he arrived, the hotel guests were all outside, and there weren't many people, so it was easy for him to sneak in. Now, if he tries to enter the hotel using the same method, he'll probably be discovered.

Amuro Tooru: "There's no other way but to go ask if there are any rooms available and book one first."

"Is this... necessary?"

Wen Shui paused for a moment. He had originally planned to wait until everyone had gone back to their rooms to sleep before trying to take Amuro Tooru inside for a walk.

Actually, there's no need for a very thorough investigation. All we need to do is let Amuro Tooru confirm that the person in the room is Kudo Yukiko.

Wen Shui could then concoct a very reasonable explanation to dispel the black-clad organization's doubts.

Wen Shui never expected that Amuro Tooru would be so serious about infiltrating a hotel with little security or surveillance.

Amuro Tooru's expression became slightly unnatural under Wen Shui's gaze. He turned his head to look in the direction of the hotel: "After all, safety should be the top priority, and the organization's funding has already been approved..."

Wen Shui's eyes widened.

He then realized that Amuro Tooru was planning to embezzle the Black Organization's investigation funds.

With her expression unchanged, Wen Shui also looked in the direction of the hotel, just like Amuro Tooru, and said calmly, "I understand. Amuro-senpai is indeed worthy of being called a senpai. But for such a dangerous mission, the organization must have approved a lot of funding."

"Not much, after all, it's a temporary task, and we'll have to see how things go."

Amuro Tooru raised an eyebrow, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

Wen Shui sighed: "I've heard that Vermouth is unpredictable in the organization. Do you think if I buy her a gift to show my loyalty, it might make her treat me better?"

Amuro Tooru's lips twitched slightly: "This... should be okay, right?"

"I heard you and Vermouth have a good relationship, so you should know what she likes, right?" Wen Shui smiled, her eyes narrowed.

Amuro Tooru's expression changed slightly, then he sighed: "I understand. I'll make a list for you when we get back."

A bright smile appeared on Wen Shui's face.

Judging from how skilled Amuro Tooru is, he'll definitely include just enough money to buy this souvenir in the list.

That's great! With his savings, he feels like he can buy Xiaolan and the others some more expensive gifts.

Hmm... After all, I used Vermouth as bait to lure her in, so I might as well bring her one too, Wen Shui thought.

Finally, the two booked a room on the second floor of the hotel.

Amuro Tooru ordered a late-night snack and beer. After the waiter left, he carried the tray and pretended to be a waiter at the room that Wenshui had found out about.

Amuro Tooru was thinking that if the other party really was Sherry, he would just pull out his gun and kill her.

With warm water in the corridor, there shouldn't be any major problems.

To Amuro Tooru's surprise, when the door opened, a young woman in a bathrobe appeared in the doorway.

Amuro Tooru pretended to deliver the wrong item, exchanged a few words with the other party, and returned to Nukumizu with a dark expression.

Wen Shui: "So? What did you find? Are there any accomplices inside?"

“He has accomplices, but they’re outside,” Amuro Tooru said.

Wen Shui was startled: "Outside? Where?"

"It's you, you bastard," Amuro Tooru said with great displeasure. "The person inside is the big star who was in the newspaper with you before, Ms. Kudo Yukiko."

"Huh?"

Wen Shui wore a shocked expression, but inside he was overjoyed. It seemed that Amuro Tooru had not suspected his plan.

Vermouth must have mentioned to the organization that Yukiko Kudo could also fake it, since the two of them were students of the same master, Toichi Kuroba.

However, the act had to continue. After the two returned to their room, Wen Shui displayed just the right amount of shock and regret, and sincerely expressed her apology.

Amuro Tooru shook his head: "Never mind, it's not entirely your fault. Let's go back."

"Then the funding for this mission won't be deducted from my salary, will it?" Wen Shui couldn't help but ask.

Amuro Tooru looked at Wen Shui speechlessly: "No, although you mistook someone else for someone else, your behavior is commendable. The organization won't be short of funds because of you."

In order not to make a wasted trip late at night, Amuro Tooru decided to make the matter sound more serious.

Wen Shui smiled happily: "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Thinking that not only was the mess Mrs. Kudo made perfectly resolved, but also that his reputation at the brewery was greatly enhanced through this voluntary report, Wen Shui couldn't help but laugh out loud.

What's more, in addition to the original plan, he also managed to get extra funding.

That's killing three birds with one stone!

Amuro Tooru: "Alright, let's go back early. I have other things to do tonight."

Wen Shui thought for a moment, then said a little embarrassedly, "Um... you go back first, I'll go in and talk to her."

Amuro Tooru was shocked: "Huh? You actually... with Kudo Yukiko..."

"No, no," Wen Shui quickly waved her hand. "I just went in to remind her not to pretend to be Sherry anymore, so as not to cause trouble for the organization, right?"

Amuro Tooru's face was full of disbelief.

"Alright then, I'll say I didn't see you." Amuro Tooru nodded, then couldn't help but advise, "But I still advise you not to get too close to that big star. Too much media attention could bring you unnecessary trouble at any time."

"I will know my limits," Wen Shui said with a serious expression.

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After Amuro Tooru left, Nukumizu arrived at the door of Kudo Yukiko's room.

He wasn't as polite as Amuro Tooru.

He took out the lock-picking tool developed by Dr. Agasa and pried open the lock on the hotel room door.

As I pushed open the door and entered the room, the air was filled with the pleasant fragrance of a bath.

The room layout was similar to their guest room; there was no bed, and the bedding was simply laid out on the tatami mats.

Next to the tatami mats and bedding, there were casually discarded yukatas, underwear, and cell phones.

On the low table next to him were a half-empty teacup and a travel brochure and map.

The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom, and through the frosted glass of the bathroom door, one could vaguely see the graceful curves of Yukiko Kudo.

Wen Shui couldn't help but complain, "Why is she taking a shower again?"

To avoid a repeat of the previous incident, this time Onami coughed several meters away from the bathroom to alert Yukiko Kudo inside.

"Who is it?!" Yukiko Kudo exclaimed in surprise.