But if Ai learned of Chen's idea, she would probably forget all about keeping up appearances and never let him hear the end of it.
"Where are you going?" Ai asked Chen with a cold expression.
Although she had come out with Chen, Ai had no idea where he was heading.
"This? Of course, we're going to the Mouri Detective Agency."
Upon hearing Chen's destination, Ai's expression turned even colder. Of course she knew the Mouri Detective Agency.
And Ai had already guessed why Chen was going there. Needless to say, he was definitely going to see Ran Mouri.
Otherwise, Ai couldn't think of any reason Chen would have to visit the Mouri Detective Agency.
Was he going to see that useless middle-aged man, Kogoro Mouri? Better not even think about it. Chen probably wouldn't bother dealing with that useless old man.
"Just as I thought," Ai muttered.
"What do you know, Ai?" Chen asked.
"I knew your reason for coming out was no good." Ai shot Chen a sidelong glance.
"Then I haven't asked what your reason for coming out with me is."
"You're not someone who likes going out to have fun, Ai. Usually, whenever I take you out, you're reluctant. You took the initiative to come out this time, so you must have some purpose, right?"
"Hmph, what purpose could I possibly have?"
"If you won't tell me, then I can only take you back. I always keep my word," Chen said with a smile as he looked at Ai.
If Ai truly refused to say it, Chen really would take her back.
"My purpose is to keep an eye on you."
Ai finally stated her purpose. That was right—she had come to keep an eye on Chen. As for what exactly she wanted to keep an