"Oh, oh, the hostess from Nichitv!"
The moment Azusa Enomoto saw Rena Mizunashi's face, she recognized her and nodded repeatedly.
Because of their long-term partnership, the station Akechi Goro worked with most often was Nichitv, so in theory, it was also the station the Amuro Detective Agency worked with most often.
Azusa Enomoto naturally knew this famous host, especially after watching programs Akechi Goro had appeared on.
"If you're looking for Amuro, today isn't a good time. It seems he ran into some troublesome case at the last minute and went to help out..."
Azusa Enomoto's attitude became more enthusiastic as she added an explanation on Tooru Amuro's behalf.
Ever since he had taken on the troublesome side job of being a detective, Tooru Amuro had clearly been showing up less often. She understood that perfectly well.
Mr. Amuro looked young, but he was nearly thirty. It was only natural that he wanted to develop his career at this point.
Being a café waiter was hardly a job suited for a lifetime.
"A troublesome case..." Rena Mizunashi lowered her eyes, secretly frowning.
Tooru Amuro wasn't here, and neither was Tangze...
Her thoughts briefly aligned with Yuya Kazami's.
Could the organization have suddenly called both of them away over something?
While Rena Mizunashi was still thinking, she heard the café door behind her being pushed open.
The person who rushed in used so much force that the welcome bell by the entrance clanged wildly. Rena Mizunashi naturally turned her head as well.
...And met a pair of eyes very much like her own, glistening faintly with excitement.
Staring at Rena Mizunashi's face from such close range, Eisuke Hondou's lips trembled a few times.
At last, he was standing before this person—the very reason he had come to Tokyo...
At this distance,