The next day, Airi returned to Amagi Inn.
Perhaps because of the Silver Witch's appearance, the media outlets hunting for gossip were nowhere to be seen today. Instead, a bus was parked outside the inn. When Airi entered, she found the place bustling with activity. One woman dressed as an attendant spotted Airi and hurried over in quick little steps.
"Excuse me, ma'am, but is there something I can help you with?"
"I'm a Demon Hunter."
Airi took out her license again and briefly showed it to the woman in front of her.
"I have a few questions for Amagi Yukiko. Could you call her over? It's just a routine investigation."
"Ah... Certainly. Please wait a moment."
Seeing the Demon Hunter license in Airi's hand, the attendant visibly tensed up. She hurriedly nodded and turned to leave. Only after quite some time did Amagi Yukiko finally arrive in a rush.
"My apologies. We have a group of guests checking in, so things are rather busy..."
"No, I'm sorry to disturb you when you're so busy. I only have a few questions. This will be over quickly."
Airi nodded to Amagi Yukiko and began her questioning.
"Did you leave the inn at all last night?"
"Huh?"
Amagi Yukiko was clearly surprised by Airi's question, but she still shook her head.
"No. We had a reservation for a group checking in last night, so I was helping out at the inn the entire time."
"You didn't go shopping or take a walk or anything?"
"No. I asked the other staff at the inn to handle the shopping..."
"So, you stayed at Amagi Inn the entire night yesterday and never left?"
"Yes..."
"Then before this, have you ever worn a kimono and gone out alone late at night?"
"Well... no. I have to