By Chen's own guess, Mary Akai might not be willing to be a lab rat. There were not many people as desperate as Conan to return to normal.
Perhaps Mary Akai wanted to change back too, but she definitely would not be as desperate as Conan. Her current appearance also served as a layer of protection for her.
Besides, Mary Akai had been like this for quite some time already, so she might have grown used to her current appearance.
"If we need to find Conan, it actually wouldn't be difficult for me."
Just because they had not shown themselves did not mean Chen could not find them. If he truly wanted to, locating them would be effortless.
They chatted as they made their way home. Akemi Miyano had just finished cooking, having accurately calculated when Chen and the others would return.
"We can eat as soon as we get back. That's really nice. Thanks, Akemi," Chen said to Akemi Miyano with a smile.
"You don't need to be so polite with me."
Akemi Miyano wore a blissful smile. To her, her current life was already very happy.
After dinner, Akako Koizumi pulled Chen away and brought him straight to her room. Seeing how mysterious she was acting, Chen's eyes filled with confusion.
"What did you drag me here for?"
"Don't tell me you're planning to do something naughty?"
Chen looked at Akako Koizumi suspiciously, then said, "If you want to do something naughty to me, I actually wouldn't mind."
"You're the one thinking naughty thoughts. I have something else to tell you." Akako Koizumi rolled her eyes at Chen, truly wondering what went on in his head.
Akako Koizumi then opened a drawer, took out a piece of chocolate, and handed it to Chen.
"Here, this is chocolate I