Time gradually approached the afternoon, shifting toward dusk as the sky grew dark.
After Fujino drove Xiao Hei, sneaked up onto the helicopter, and pulled a stealthy veteran move, he casually followed the detectives he had backstabbed straight to the Suzuki Museum.
The helicopter hovered overhead.
Suzuki Jirokichi had booked out the entire surrounding area.
On a nearby building, he had even specially prepared a very nice viewing spot for Sonoko and the others.
On the spacious balcony, a gorgeous and slightly luxurious auditorium-style round table sat near the edge of the wall, with a parasol extending right from the center of its surface.
A portable wireless mini TV rested on the table, broadcasting the Suzuki Museum Special—Kaito Kid Special Operations program.
Just as they emerged from the stairwell, a man in a black suit resembling a butler bowed slightly and politely addressed the group. "Miss Sonoko, I have been waiting for you for a long time. Please take your seats over there with your friends."
"Sorry to trouble you!"
Sonoko put her hands behind her back, took a couple of quick steps forward, turned around, and smiled lively at the crowd. "Uncle Jirokichi specially prepared this VIP section for us!"
As she spoke, she gestured behind her. "From here, you can see the entire panorama of the museum!"
"Sonoko, you even have a butler?"
Ran looked at the unfamiliar man in a daze, unable to help asking with surprise.
"A butler or anything like that, I don't have the habit!"
Sonoko turned back and smiled. "They're just some secretaries of my uncle's who handle trivial matters. Usually, they're basically in an idle state, so since there's finally some business today, of course I had to drag them out to practice."
"All right, all right, come on over and sit