"Welcome everyone to the Aphrodite!"
The banquet hall lights suddenly dimmed, and a spotlight shone on the podium at the very front. Tsujimoto Kaho stood before the podium wearing a white crew-style women's blazer. "I am tonight's banquet host, Tsujimoto Kaho."
"Next, please allow me to introduce the primary staff for this maiden voyage of our vessel..."
Fujino stood off to the side, looking at Tsujimoto Kaho on the stage.
In his view, this little secretary was quite dedicated. Just the fact that she had proactively stepped up to host the banquet even after her boss was already dead showed as much.
Though it made sense when you thought about it. The Yashiro Company hadn't collapsed yet, and as a Yashiro employee, she wasn't serving her boss—she was serving the company.
Fujino scanned the room, spotting Akiyoshi Mibuko up ahead.
At that moment, she was wearing a casual purple blazer and trousers, a white Y-shaped loose-fitting inner top, and holding a long pink leather handbag.
Is she about to make her move?
Fujino's gaze locked onto that handbag, muttering to himself inwardly.
Yet right as Fujino kept his eyes fixed on Akiyoshi Mibuko, Ai Haibara standing beside him raised her gaze, studying his narrowed eyes thoughtfully.
Following a brief introduction, the ship's crew stood in a row on the stage.
The final grand entrance was Kaito Wataru.
Kaito Wataru took the microphone onto the stage and began speaking in accordance with the pre-rehearsed plan. "Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedules to board the Aphrodite for its maiden voyage... Before I begin my speech, please allow me to introduce the brilliant woman who designed this vessel, our designer, Miss Akiyoshi Mibuko!"
The spotlight fell upon Akiyoshi Mibuko, illuminating her figure.
Amidst a wave of