On the other side, in a black pickup truck that was returning to Tokyo.
"I didn't expect that I could think of that code at that moment and left it behind. It's really not easy..."
As he drove, Shuichi Akai spoke, "When did you realize those three guys weren't police detectives?"
"It was when they didn't speak English to me but used Japanese to communicate."
James smiled and took off his glasses, wiping them. "If they were real detectives talking to me in Japanese, it would mean they had investigated me before, knowing that I'm a foreigner fluent in Japanese.
In other words, my personal information would naturally be in their hands. But knowing my personal information and pretending not to know while approaching me, that's a bit suspicious. But it seems like they mistook me for that cowboy tycoon..."
At this point, James looked at Shuichi Akai and sighed, "What surprises me even more is that you actually decisively cut off that long hair..."
"Well... starting anew, you know..." Shuichi Akai said, exhaling smoke as he chuckled. "After all, my lover dumped me."
"So why did you specifically find me?" James put on his glasses with a serious expression. "Is there a possibility of reconciliation with your ex?"
"Heh... I want her to regret it for a lifetime," Shuichi Akai revealed a cold smile. "After all, she dumped me back then."
Exhaling the smoke in his lungs, Shuichi Akai looked at James. "Let's not dwell on that. Although we encountered an unexpected disaster, we also gained more, right?"
"Oh, 'The Baker Street Kids' called in 'Sherlock Holmes' to help me out..." James adjusted his glasses, and the reflective lenses concealed his eyes below. "A chaotic... no, a decisive and intelligent 'Sherlock Holmes'!"
At this point, James's expression became serious. "According to the investigation, he is well-versed in reasoning and has a comprehensive set of skills.
Although we don't know where he came from, being able to swiftly reach the border of Saitama Prefecture from Tokyo suggests extraordinary driving skills. This is information we hadn't uncovered before..."
We don't know if he has more information that hasn't been revealed..."
"He's quite a tricky character. I realized that on the bus." Shuichi Akai smiled and said, "But fortunately, his stance indicates that he could be a potential ally on our side."
"He gives me a similar feeling to you," James chuckled. "Both of you are the kind of guys who I absolutely wouldn't want to be enemies with."
"Besides that, any other gains?" Shuichi Akai asked again.
"Although the one who intervened solved the case, we also discovered a 'Cool Kid,' the one Jodie Starling mentioned."
James mentioned this with a sense of amazement. "Even if it's just the tip of the iceberg, I have a feeling he's also a 'Holmes.'"
"Japan... no, a small Tokyo, actually having two 'Holmes,' and with such close connections between them, it's truly incredible."
"Haha... a well-built stage will naturally attract relevant players," Shuichi Akai acknowledged. "As for whether they will step onto the stage, we'll have to wait and see."
With that, Shuichi Akai stepped on the accelerator, and the pickup truck instantly sped toward the bustling city ahead.
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[Hostage Who Can Be Rescued Without Rescuing]
[Congratulations to the host for gaining 200 Fate Points]
[Evaluation: Your actions, apart from changing some processes, have had no impact on the outcome. After all, the hostage you encountered were probably the safest.]
Seeing the system's reward panel, Senichi remained expressionless.
Obviously, this result did not exceed his expectations.
Although this case was related to the main storyline, when Senichi noticed the case, he already didn't harbor much hope for rewards.
There was no choice. Even though this kidnapping case was an unexpected calamity, they still took the initiative to test things out.
After all, the one kidnapped was the FBI director, followed by an ace. What danger could there be!
"Maybe when the thugs just pull out their guns, and a sniper located 800 meters away would directly shatter the fingers that were about to pull the trigger!"
With a nonchalant expression, Senichi closed the panel and glanced at the time. There was still some time before noon, so he decided to drive back to pick up Ayako for lunch.
As for Genta, the food-loving chubby guy, his anger at being stood up for the grand meal James invited him to was no longer Senichi's concern. Senichi didn't want to bring a bunch of third wheels to a date.
The responsibility of escorting the three thugs naturally fell on Yumi Miyamoto. Of course, not Just Yumi herself; Sato and Takagi also arrived later, along with colleagues nearby whom Yumi Miyamoto sought help from, ensuring complete safety.
So, Senichi could leave with peace of mind.
On the other side, as Ayako finished the paperwork and was about to send a text to Senichi to inquire about the situation, she suddenly heard the roar of a racing car.
"Ah! Senichi!?" Looking up and seeing the person waving at her from the approaching vehicle, Ayako exclaimed, "What are you doing here? How's the case?"
"Didn't I say the puzzle has been solved? The rest is not difficult." Senichi smiled and said, "Since I promised you to wait, I won't break my promise. Let's go and eat."
"Yeah!" Ayako nodded, jogged to the passenger seat, and her face was filled with a happy smile.
Many people, due to work and various reasons, break their originally scheduled appointments, leaving behind the disappointed other half. They say "next time for sure," but it never happens, and they end up with more promises for "next time."
Senichi, however, is different. He fulfills the promises he makes. If he says he'll come back, he will. Naturally, this makes Ayako happy.
"How's it going? Are the house formalities done?" Driving the vehicle smoothly, Senichi asked.
"Yeah, the contracts have been signed. Those two places will be our homes from now on." Ayako said with a look of anticipation, "Two different styles. We can live in each home for a while whenever we like."
This was the decision the two made after discussing—buying two houses with different styles and swapping between them.
Well, they have the money. Why not be a bit extravagant?
As they chatted about how to decorate and adorn their new homes, they soon arrived at the restaurant. They ordered from the hidden menu as usual, discussed the interior design while eating, and finally settled on the decoration styles for both houses after finishing their meal.
As for the afternoon plan, it was naturally to turn the image of the "love nests" designed by the two into reality~
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