Eri Kisaki did not like going out. Usually, she had work to do, and even now that she was on vacation—having given herself time off—she still did not like going out.
In that respect, she was somewhat similar to Chen; both liked staying at home.
"Don't be so depressed. While we're at it, ask Akemi and the others if they want to come out," Chen said to Yukiko Kudo.
"We're inviting more people?" Hearing Chen's words, Yukiko felt even more depressed. Did they really have to call other people too?
With Eri Kisaki and herself, there were already enough people. If they added a whole crowd, then going out would lose its meaning, which was why Yukiko felt so depressed.
Shopping with Yukiko Kudo
"What a pity. Akemi and the others aren't coming with us."
Chen sighed and shook his head. He had invited Akemi, Vermouth, and the others, but they had all refused, having no interest in wandering around outside.
Given Vermouth's personality, she really was not someone who liked going shopping. Besides, Vermouth was practically turning into a shut-in now.
Ai Haibara did come along, though, which left Yukiko rather depressed.
"Sigh." Yukiko let out a sigh.
"Yukiko, do you think Ai and I are unnecessary?" Eri asked Yukiko.
"No, I never said that. Don't misunderstand."
Yukiko gave an awkward smile, unwilling to offend her good friend.
"Mm, even if you didn't say it, that's what you were thinking, wasn't it?" Eri asked, staring deeply at Yukiko.
"No, I didn't say that, and I wasn't thinking it either. Actually, I really wanted you to come out with me. Eri, we're good friends. And Ai is so cute."
Yukiko looked at Ai and Eri with utmost sincerity.
However, neither Eri nor Ai believed Yukiko's words. To them, Yukiko's words