"But he actually got together with Emoto Aya."
Fujino stroked his chin as he watched Takagi Wataru leave, thoroughly satisfied after being tricked—er, lectured by him. He stroked his own chin and said, "That really is a little unexpected."
"This way, Sato can avoid quite a bit of trouble... After all, that old Takagi boy's innate ability to attract trouble is no ordinary one."
"And there's Shiratori too..."
"Hmm, I'll have to deal with him another day."
Early the next morning, at the Suzuki family's home.
Suzuki Ayako stood at the entrance. She was just as she always was: a gentle, virtuous, plain-dressed older sister who looked warm and kind.
With her crescent-shaped eyes slightly narrowed, she called out to Sonoko as she got into the car. "Have fun. I have some things to take care of, so I'll only be able to join you later!"
"All right, Sis!"
Sonoko grinned. "Remember to hurry over and cook us a big feast!"
"And remember to tidy up the villa!"
"I know, I know!"
Sonoko nodded and immediately climbed into the car.
Suzuki Ayako narrowed her eyes and smiled helplessly, sighing inwardly that her daughter had grown up and was no longer hers to keep.
Her slightly narrowed eyes were filled with helplessness, along with a trace of envy and an equally faint yearning for freedom.
Ran, Ai Haibara, and Conan had already been picked up on the way out.
Next, they were going to pick up Hondo Eisuke as planned.
Fujino asked Suzuki Sonoko curiously, "By the way, Sonoko, why did you suddenly agree to let that Hondo boy travel with us?"
"Of course it's because of the housework!"
Sonoko said helplessly, "Sis has something to do today and can't come with us. Once we get there, we'll have to