(づど)
Amuro Tooru: "..."
"Sorry, I have things to do." He raised a hand, caught Jiang Xia, and skillfully shoved him forward. "You can have him investigate the case."
"Hmph, making such a fuss and hiring detectives over a mere so-called 'threatening letter'? Do I look like the kind of woman who can't keep her cool?"
Okano Rika flicked her long-sleeved kimono and gave a disdainful snort through her nose.
After snorting, she arrogantly glanced at the person Amuro Tooru had pushed forward. Her gaze settled on Jiang Xia, and her tone gradually became less certain.
After a moment, Okano Rika said thoughtfully:
"Still, there's some time before the banquet begins, and it's not like I have anything better to do. If you want to help, I'll reluctantly allow it—once this is over, I can give you a set of autographs for you to show off to everyone around you."
Suzuki Sonoko: "..."
Conan: "..."
Amuro Tooru was used to clients of all temperaments, so he had no particular reaction to Okano Rika's attitude.
From behind Jiang Xia, he murmured, "If you encounter anyone suspicious, contact me immediately. Also..." He sighed. "Be careful—there may be other executives nearby tonight."
Jiang Xia paused, then nodded, his expression turning a little more serious.
His gaze swept across the hall, as though instinctively searching for that dangerous "other executive."
Seeing that Jiang Xia had become alert, Amuro Tooru felt much more at ease.
Carrying his tray, he quickly slipped off elsewhere.
A few meters away, Conan turned around and caught sight of what had just happened. He had originally wanted to move closer and eavesdrop.
However, in order to attract customers, Conan had run over to Okano Rika's group. By the time he came back to himself and wanted to head over,