Ran's plan to reconcile her parents had obviously failed once again.
Fujino watched Uncle Mori, who started bickering the moment he ran into Eri Kisaki and then immediately sat beside Maki Itsuki after spotting his wife. He also watched Eri Kisaki warmly hand Maki Itsuki a business card, saying, "If that old pervert harasses you, come find me anytime," as well as Ran, who had returned to her seat with a confused, innocent look on her face. He felt deeply exhausted on behalf of this whole family.
Hakuba Saguru, seated beside him, asked in confusion, "What is this?"
"A tsundere mom, a prideful dad, and a slightly dim daughter."
"Got it."
As a detective, Hakuba Saguru's powers of observation were quite good. With Fujino's explanation, he more or less understood the Mori family's makeup.
"Sorry, sorry!"
"Sorry to keep everyone waiting!"
"Shinjo, why are you here?"
"Didn't you say you weren't coming because you weren't feeling well?"
Everyone looked at the suddenly appearing Shinjo, their faces full of confusion.
Shinjo walked straight toward Maki Itsuki. Despite the slight anger on her face, he took her hand and kissed the Destiny Gem on her ring. "Don't worry. I've already had people prepare things at the villa. If I alone suddenly fell ill before heading to Hakodate, I'm afraid Your Highness's carefully arranged plan would be seen through at a glance..."
"..."
Maki Itsuki frowned, but seeing his attitude and hearing his explanation, she ultimately said nothing.
Smiling, Shinjo stood up and slowly made his way toward the rear of the plane's first-class cabin, where he found a seat and sat down.
As he passed Fujino and Hakuba's seats,
Hakuba's gaze suddenly sharpened.
Fujino glanced at him. "What is it?"
"Nothing."
Hakuba Saguru's eyes remained sharp. "It seems my guess was right.