I'm a Pervert Now?!

Female Tang Nei.

The humid air carries a slight damp smell, or a faint fragrance.

A pool of clear spring water sits in the very center, with wisps of steam rising and dissipating into the open night sky.

Several pretty figures leaned against the stone platform by the pool.

Previously aloof, Sanzhi had her long hair tied up, revealing her fair upper body and a neck adorned with a few black spots.

Meanwhile, Bessou silently submerged himself completely in the water, revealing a mole on his profile.

As for Kusano... it was just too outrageous. Fujino wasn't interested in this old lady. He only noticed that she also had a mole on her collarbone and didn't look at her any further.

Just as Xiao Hei was sizing up everyone, everyone was also sizing up Xiao Hei.

The oldest among them Mitsu Kusano, was very outgoing. She turned to look at Xiao Hei Vermouth and said, "Miss, why are you so late coming to the hot spring?"

Xiao Hei · Vermouth ·Black Hair Limited Edition responded softly, "I just heard that there was a pervert in the hotel, so I didn't dare to come out. I heard that the pervert has been taken away, so I dared to come out and relax a bit."

"Yeah, that's why we're here to take a bath now, because of that pervert."

Akemi Miyano shifted her position to make room for the new girl. "I really don't know what that guy was thinking, taking off his clothes in front of so many people and running into the women's restroom."

"Yes, the world is going to the dogs."

Xiao Hei removed the bath towel from her body, stretched out her fair Jade Feet to test the water temperature, and gradually soaked into her body. "Men like this should be arrested and taken to the police station."

Bessou nodded vigorously in agreement. "He even went into the women's restroom, that guy is definitely a pervert!"

While the group was talking, Ai Haibara was quietly diving to the side, her eyes glancing at the woman who had just entered, her face turning pale with fright.

Not because of anything else, but because of that face!

This face looks so much like the woman she remembers!

It's not just similar, it's practically identical!

Did they discover my location and then disguise themselves to spy on me?

A sense of crisis suddenly rose in Ai Haibara's heart.

However, since that feeling hadn't yet taken hold, she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Maybe they just look alike?

Meanwhile, Xiao Hei, after chatting with the women, successfully infiltrated their circle and also found out their names.

The middle-aged woman who was entertaining everyone was named Mitsu Kusano, the aloof older sister was named Asuka Saegusa, and the one who almost killed someone was named Toshiko Bessho.

All three people have moles, located on the back of their neck, the side of their chin, and next to their collarbone, respectively.

It's another classic three-choice question.

However, based on Kinukawa's hints, Mitsu Kusano is the most likely candidate. But considering her attitude and later hints, the choice of the three is obvious: it's definitely Asuka Saegusa.

Just then, Akemi, who was sitting next to her, suddenly asked, "Miss, what's your name?"

"Me?"

Xiao Hei paused for a moment, then after a brief thought, replied, "My name is Miyuki Nanase."

"So it's Ms. Nanase..."

Akemi nodded knowingly, then stared at her and said, "By the way, Nanase-san, how do you usually take care of your skin...?"

"Actually, I didn't do any special maintenance."

Xiao Hei chuckled awkwardly, "Ms. Fujino, Ms. Bessho, and Ms. Sae, your skin is very well-maintained."

"Where in our country can we find skin as good as Ms. Nanase's?"

"It's so well-maintained that it's so fair and smooth."

"It's actually floating... a CD?"

"You have a great figure! Do you do any exercise regularly?"

"By the way, Nanase, why is your face a little red?"

The fake Miyuki Nanase, who had been touched, blushed and said, "Maybe the hot spring water was too hot..."

"But I don't feel hot."

"I have a naturally cold constitution." The fake Miyuki Nanase smiled awkwardly, her expression flat. "I can't stand anything hot."

"Oh, I see. Come to think of it, I'm feeling a bit hot too."

"Alright, alright, let's soak for a while and then hurry up and go out, it's getting late."

Ten minutes later, in the hot spring lounge.

The fake Miyuki Nanase followed the other women out, drying her hair with a towel, and walked out of the women's changing room wearing a yukata, her face slightly flushed.

Meanwhile, Fujino happened to be leading Kinukawa out of the men's locker room across the hall.

Akemi immediately moved closer to Fujino and whispered, "Brother, good news! I've checked for you. That Sane's full name is Asuka Saegusa, and she's still single... The black-haired woman next to her is Miyuki Nanase, and she's also single..."

Fujino: "..."

What is this silly woman thinking about all day long?

Ai Haibara: "..."

How can you be so cruel to your sister?

The two were speechless for a moment.

Fujino said, "Sister Akemi, you're overthinking it. I have no feelings for them."

"Don't worry, bro."

Akemi whispered quietly, "I won't tell Momiji. Don't worry, leave things to me."

"If that young lady heard you say that, she'd probably kill you with her breasts."

Fujino muttered a complaint, glancing at his watch. "It's getting late. Let's get some rest. We still need to find someone tomorrow."

"All right..."

Akemi nodded, without saying anything more.

She was actually testing the waters.

They were just teasing each other, but she inevitably took it to heart.

I'm starting to panic a little.

After all, it's inevitable that a young man and a young woman living in the same building, with the younger brother being so outstanding and full of youthful vigor, and surrounded by so many young girls, would have some outrageous thoughts about an older woman like him.

For example, in shonen manga, the male protagonist might have a harem of sisters or other romantic partners.

However, it seems that I am still very devoted to Miss Momiji and have no intention of having a harem.

Yes, that means she's safe now.

The night was quiet outside the hotel; the leaves had stopped rustling, and the night was shrouded in deep silence.

Fujino secretly slipped out of his room, number 308.

Arriving at the room door downstairs in the hotel, I gently knocked on it.

A short while later, a fair-skinned figure wearing a pink kimono opened the door.

Asuka Saegusa glanced suspiciously at the young man standing in front of her, and said impatiently in a cold voice, "What does this guest want with me so late?"

"Okay, stop pretending."

Fujino stared at the woman before him and said calmly, "I already know everything about you. There's no point in continuing to pretend."

"Ha?"

Asuka Saegusa gave him an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.

"Normally, children should take their father's surname, but if there is no father, they can only take their mother's surname."

Fujino said in a calm tone, "Kazuki Kinugawa, or to be precise, Saegusa Kazuki, right?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Asuka Saegusa's expression remained unmoved, but a strange look was faintly revealed on her face. Before speaking, her lips moved slightly, as if she was thinking about something, and a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Hmph, there's no point in saying more."

Fujino chuckled, "I understand the desire to protect one's son, but you, Madam, don't want to..."

However, halfway through his sentence, Fujino suddenly felt that the scene looked familiar, so he stopped talking.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Kamoshita said something like that before.

Oh no, I've become a pervert!

Yeah, it's all that Yasuhiro Kamoshita's fault.

They actually tainted my childlike, pure heart.

You beast! You beast!

After a brief silence, Fujino spoke up, "Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

"Please come in."

Asuka Saegusa frowned and stared intently at him for a moment before stepping aside.

Asuka Saegusa's room was the hotel's staff dormitory.

It wasn't as big as the rooms for regular guests, but it was still a nice place to stay.

Asuka Saegusa walked slowly to the table in the middle, sat down quietly, her face still as cold as ice.

However, unlike her outward calm, her heart was already in turmoil.

She was wondering where she had given herself away.

Even though he had already displayed a hostile attitude and avoided much contact with Kinukawa...

"You won't even prepare some tea?"

Fujino sat down and glanced at the clean table.

Asuka Saegusa said coldly, "Who would come to a woman's room in the middle of the night?"

"That makes sense, I was indeed abrupt."

Fujino nodded and casually took out a teacup and Endless Black Tea from his Pocket Dimension: "In that case, I'll get straight to the point. You are Kinukawa's biological mother, am I right?"

Upon hearing this, Asuka Saegusa's expression showed a hint of fear again. Her hand under the table clenched slightly, and she averted her gaze, turning her head away. "I don't understand what you're saying at all."

Don't be so scared.

Fujino chuckled and poured a cup of black tea, handing it to the other person. "Here, have a cup of tea to calm down. I'm not a bad person."

"..."

Asuka Saegusa looked at the teacup in front of her with a wary expression.

Look at the rubbish you're saying...

"Not a bad person"—do you really think this statement is credible?

He had just said those threatening things, and then went to a single woman's room in the middle of the night, bringing tea with him...

Is there some kind of drug in this tea that can make someone faint if they drink it?

After drugging me, they're going to do something shady!

Thinking this, she silently reached out and carefully pushed the tea away.

Fujino sighed, picked up his teacup and took a small sip. "Actually, you can believe me when I say there's nothing to be afraid of. After all, I didn't come here to threaten you, I just wanted to find out some things."

You think I'd believe that?

Asuka Saegusa looked suspicious, her voice still cold. "If I say something, and you have a recording device on you, then you'll probably have achieved your goal, won't you?"

"Then they can use this video to threaten me at will."

Fujino: "..."

This woman is so smart!

Even the purpose...

Ahem, this is real black tea, not Sleepytime Tea.

However, this woman is indeed quite clever, at least much smarter than that Toshiko Bessho. At least she won't be threatened to lose her virginity.

Fujino felt a bit helpless dealing with this kind of clever, but not quite clever, person. He joked, "Then I'll take off all my clothes and let you see if I'm hiding any listening devices?"

Asuka Saegusa: "If you dare to take off your clothes, I'll scream and call the police immediately."

"You're really cruel."

Fujino's eyebrow twitched slightly, and he sighed, "You should know who I am. I'm a detective, as advertised in the newspapers, and you should have seen me on TV as well."

"I've seen it."

Saegusa remained wary. "But one thing at a time, I have doubts about the character of someone like you who breaks into a woman's room alone in the middle of the night."

Fujino: "..."

Damn, this conversation is going nowhere!

You let me in yourself, didn't you?

After mentally grumbling for a while, Fujino felt a bit tired, so he spoke frankly, "My main purpose this time is to help Kinukawa find her birth mother. This is a request, and of course I will keep it a secret for the client. However, before revealing your identity, I still need to talk to you to avoid the situation becoming unfavorable to the client if the secret is exposed."

"Then let's not break through this barrier," Asuka Saegusa Asaka immediately refused.

"I already guessed your answer, which is why I came to talk to you."

Fujino looked at Asuka Saegusa and said in a deep voice, "If you were the kind of woman who would want to climb the social ladder for profit just because your child has become famous, I certainly wouldn't have come. However, judging from the fact that you only wrote a letter and didn't want the other party to know your identity, and then acted indifferent after arriving at the hotel, you are not that kind of person. On the contrary, you are quite nice to that child, and even somewhat concerned about him, although I don't know if it's genuine concern or just a feeling of guilt."

Asuka Saegusa frowned slightly. "So, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"I want to hear why you abandoned this child."

Fujino gazed intently into her pale blue eyes. "Judging from the current situation, you shouldn't be the kind of person who would so easily abandon your child and live a carefree life."

Saeko stared intently at him, seeing no ripples in his dark eyes, and that he seemed to be telling the truth. Saeko lowered her guard considerably. "This is a story of a friend of mine. It happened before that child was born. There was a girl who only had her mother after birth. After starting school, she suffered a lot of exclusion from those around her because of her single-parent family. Later, her mother passed away, leaving the girl all alone and in debt."

"Later in high school, the girl met a man who showed her a tenderness she had never felt before. He also helped her pay off some of her debts. That period was really wonderful for her."

She paused, then continued, "Later, the girl graduated and planned to become a devoted wife and homemaker, but just when she proposed, the man kept delaying..."

At this point, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. "Not long after, the woman became pregnant. Under questioning, she learned that the man already had a wife... Although the woman didn't care about titles or status... in the end, she was dumped because the man's wife found out about it."