IW: Chapter 303 - Secrets Make a Man More Manly, Vermouth!
"My love has come to an end!"
Sonoko looked up at the sky and muttered to herself.
She felt that she was completely finished.
It was such a good opportunity, but in the end, she didn't seize it.
The person had already been taken away by another woman.
"Sonoko, if you think about it from another perspective, this isn't necessarily a bad thing!"
"Why?"
Sonoko asked subconsciously.
She was still immersed in her pain.
But she didn't expect Ran to say that it wasn't a bad thing.
"Sonoko, at least you two still have a chance to meet again, don't you?"
Although this time it was a failure.
But Suzuki Jirokichi had enthusiastically invited Bai Ye before.
Although he was temporarily rejected.
But there might be another chance to meet later.
"Ran, you're right, but how would I know when the next time will be!"
Sonoko thought carefully for a moment.
She felt that what Ran said was correct.
But the key was that she wasn't sure when they would meet again.
"But Sonoko, can't you ask him out?"
Ran looked at Sonoko strangely; she had already made it so obvious.
Didn't Sonoko understand?
Even if Suzuki Jirokichi's invitation wasn't successful.
Then couldn't you, Sonoko, take action?
It's not like the food has to be fed directly into your mouth, right?
"But..."
Sonoko understood the reason, but she was still a little worried about asking Bai Ye out herself.
What if she was rejected?
"Sonoko, don't worry so much, you have to believe you can do it!"
"Okay!"
Sonoko nodded and then began to think.
"Ran, how about we go on vacation to the villa together later? Then I'll invite you and Bai Ye together."
"Me?"
Ran originally thought Sonoko wanted to invite him alone.
What kind of situation was this, including herself?
Wouldn't Sonoko feel strange?
"Yes, Ran, you know if I were to be alone with such a handsome guy, I'd probably die of nervousness!"
Sonoko no longer hid her thoughts.
She directly stated that it was impossible for her to be alone with Bai Ye.
"Alright then."
Ran hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
"Ran-neechan, Sonoko-neechan, I want to go too!"
Seeing this, Conan also quickly spoke.
He also wanted to go along.
On one hand, it was to get closer to Bai Ye, and on the other hand, he wasn't at ease with Sonoko, that busybody, taking Ran out to play.
"This brat..."
Sonoko rolled her eyes. Why was he everywhere?
And every time, she felt like various accidents would happen whenever this brat was around.
However, it seemed like this brat was determined to go along.
As an adult, it seemed a bit heartless to just refuse him.
Darn it.
She clearly didn't want to bring this brat along; this was an adult party!
What kind of party was it with a brat tagging along?!
"I just saw your report; it was very cool."
Vermouth slowed down her motorcycle.
She enjoyed the night scenery around them, speaking somewhat indifferently.
How could he not be cool?
She herself had been played for a fool.
"It was indeed quite cool. Before, someone even impersonated Suzuki Jirokichi to try and trick me out of the gem, but I didn't mention it in the report."
Bai Ye's lips curved into a smile. He suddenly thought of what had just happened.
It seemed Vermouth was there, wasn't she?
Speaking of which, Vermouth coming here should be because she discovered that her gem had been swapped.
So, was she coming over now out of unwillingness, or did she want to regain some face?
He deliberately told Vermouth about this matter in a slightly boastful tone.
Mainly, he just wanted to see what kind of reaction Vermouth would have.
His words made Vermouth's eyebrows twitch wildly.
Did this guy even know that she was the one he had just played with?!
She really wanted to throw him off the motorcycle.
However, at this moment, Vermouth also patiently endured.
Just as Bai Ye brought up this topic, she felt her opportunity had arrived.
In fact, she had been thinking before about how to bring up this topic.
Because Bai Ye hadn't mentioned this matter at all in the report.
If she could explain the ins and outs of this matter, perhaps Bai Ye would realize that this matter originated from her.
Vermouth did not want to expose this layer of relationship.
Since Bai Ye himself brought it up, Vermouth naturally followed the topic and began.
"How so?"
Vermouth looked curious.
She really wanted to know.
"I gave him a fake stone."
"Didn't the other party know?"
Vermouth, of course, knew it was a fake stone!
But she wanted to know why, what kind of trick was this!
"You want to know?"
"Yes!"
In her heart, it was as if a demon was telling her that she absolutely had to know.
Vermouth also couldn't suppress her inner curiosity.
"Secrets, secrets make a man more manly!"
Screech.
The tire lost control for a moment and almost drifted out.
She almost couldn't hold it together after hearing what Bai Ye said.
This phrase had always been on Vermouth's lips.
She never expected that one day Bai Ye would use it to lecture her.
This made her momentarily unsure how to respond to Bai Ye.
"Sorry, I suddenly remembered I have some other things to do. How about I drop you off here?!"
Vermouth stopped the motorcycle, turned around, and looked at Bai Ye with a forced smile.
Although it was said in a somewhat consultative tone.
However, from Vermouth's appearance, she clearly didn't want to continue driving Bai Ye.
This woman...
Didn't he just say that one sentence?!
And she couldn't stand it already?
"Alright."
Bai Ye shrugged. He had no intention of lingering on the motorcycle.
Since Vermouth had said so, he wouldn't keep clinging to it.
"Let's go."
Vermouth didn't look at Bai Ye; at this moment, she had a small sense of willfulness in her heart.
If she had known Bai Ye would give her such a response.
She should have just sent Bai Ye directly to a mountain and let Bai Ye walk back himself.
Not only did the mission fail today, but she was also played by the other party on this matter.
Now that she thought about it, she felt like she had really lost out badly.
"Sigh, truly miserable."
Bai Ye looked at Vermouth's departing back and murmured.
She had been played by him twice today.
Speaking of which, Vermouth's temper was actually quite good.
She didn't even get angry like this.
It also surprised Bai Ye a little.
Bai Ye understood why Vermouth dropped him off here.
If it were him, he'd probably be even more explosive.
[Bai Ye-kun, if you have time after seeing the message, could you give me a call?]
Taking out his phone, Bai Ye checked the time.
There were many messages on Line, mostly from Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others.
Because they knew about his actions today, they had been following the live broadcast information here.
When they saw Bai Ye directly jump down from the top of the building without hesitation to save Cats Eye.
This also made their hearts leap into their throats.
Fortunately, Bai Ye was safe later.
"Utaha-chan, aren't you going to sleep early tonight?"
He called her, and she answered instantly. Bai Ye greeted her very naturally.
However, Kasumigaoka Utaha on the other end was different.
"Bai Ye-kun, did you consider the consequences when you did that today?!"
Originally, Kasumigaoka Utaha had tried her best to silently comfort herself in her heart, telling herself not to be angry.
But what she didn't expect was that after hearing Bai Ye's voice, Kasumigaoka Utaha realized that how could she control her emotions?
She felt a bit resentful in her heart and also very angry.
Bai Ye clearly didn't only have herself, but also her. Didn't Bai Ye consider the consequences at all?
Or did Cats Eye have some great charm?
Cats Eye was a female phantom thief; this was well-known.
Kasumigaoka Utaha wanted to say that she was too!
Her figure wasn't bad either!
"Cough... I did consider the consequences before doing that. I wouldn't die if I jumped; if I would, I wouldn't have jumped!"
Bai Ye was a bit embarrassed. He hadn't thought that much at the time.
Mainly, at that time, he was thinking that the mission target was still on the other person.
Plus, he wouldn't be in any danger, so he jumped down.
"Bai Ye-kun, I know what you want to say. You don't need to say anything else. How about we have a child earlier, and then you won't have such thoughts anymore!"
With a child, Bai Ye would be able to be more steady, right?
At least, Kasumigaoka Utaha thought so.
In short, she would make her move first!
"What are you, this fat woman, talking about again!!!"
"Oh, I forgot you were still here."
Kasumigaoka Utaha turned around and looked at Eriri with a look of disdain.
She had been a bit too excited just now and had forgotten Eriri was here.
Because of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, the two of them basically lived together.
Kato Megumi also often came over to stay with them.
Mainly, they didn't have enough friends, so living together normally, they felt pretty good.
Although they occasionally bickered.
"Hmph, is there nothing else in your head besides these things, you woman?"
"It seems you, this R-rated doujinshi artist, are not qualified to say that?!"
On the other end of the phone, the sound of the two arguing had already begun.
Eriri was very displeased about Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly bringing up the idea of having a child with Bai Ye.
Similarly, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt very annoyed that her plan to make her move seemed to have failed before it even began because Eriri was there.
In short...
This was already their traditional art form.
"Then you two chat, I'll hang up now!"
On the other end of the phone, Bai Ye heard the two arguing and immediately hung up the phone.
It seemed like this wouldn't be resolved anytime soon.
The moment the call was disconnected.
The point of contention between the two also shifted.
"If you hadn't spoken just now, I would have finished asking already!"
"How dare you say that?! What were you even saying?!"
Eriri retorted Kasumigaoka Utaha's words indignantly.
She originally wanted Kasumigaoka Utaha to ask about Takamae Ann.
But as they chatted, Kasumigaoka Utaha actually started talking about having a child with Bai Ye.
How could she tolerate that?
"Then I'm going to rest too."
"Kato, don't you think she's being ridiculous?"
Seeing Kato Megumi also preparing to leave to rest.
Eriri knew that she might not be a match for Kasumigaoka Utaha in this argument.
So, she immediately wanted to find Kato Megumi to be her ally and denounce Kasumigaoka Utaha together.
"How am I ridiculous? Am I not thinking for Bai Ye-kun?"
After Kasumigaoka Utaha finished speaking, her gaze also fell on Kato Megumi.
This seemingly harmless girl.
Now, she also wanted to see what Kato Megumi really thought.
"This is troublesome."
Kato Megumi saw the two's gazes fall on her.
She suddenly regretted speaking just now.
It would have been better if she hadn't said anything and quietly slipped away earlier.
"Miwako, why have you been staring at that business card in a daze today?"
Miyamoto Yumi, driving the police car, took advantage of the red light to glance at Officer Sato Miwako, who was staring blankly at a business card.
She had been in a daze for quite some time.
It seemed she had been like this ever since they came out of that building.
What happened at that time?
The red light turned green.
Miyamoto Yumi recovered from her contemplation and then looked at Officer Sato Miwako again.
Seeing that the other party was still thinking about something, she shook her head and started the car, driving forward.
"Miwako, is it because a detective stole the Metropolitan Police Department's thunder today, and that's why you're like this?!"
The showdown between Kid, Cats Eye, and Bai Ye today.
Under Suzuki Jirokichi's promotion, most people who were awake at this hour basically knew something about it.
As police officers, they naturally understood it faster and more thoroughly.
This time, Nakasone Ginzo lost again, and all the limelight was stolen by Bai Ye.
But this didn't seem to have anything to do with Officer Sato Miwako and the others, did it?
Could it be just because Officer Sato Miwako was in charge of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts case?
"It's not about that. I'm thinking about whether to ask him for help."
Saying that, Officer Sato Miwako held up Bai Ye's business card.
The business card Bai Ye gave earlier was for Inspector Megure.
However, at that time, Inspector Megure was somewhat hesitant whether to accept it.
At that time, she chose to accept this business card out of a desire to help him out.
But what Officer Sato Miwako didn't expect was that Bai Ye actually had some ability.
Today, both Cats Eye and Kid suffered setbacks at Bai Ye's hands.
Did that mean that he really had a way to deal with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts?
After seeing hope, Officer Sato Miwako was now struggling with whether to choose to cooperate with him.
Before Miyamoto Yumi could speak.
Officer Sato Miwako added, "I want to cooperate with him, but for a police officer to cooperate with a detective, and this matter is primarily my responsibility, if I just go to him..."
That's right!
She couldn't get past that hurdle in her own mind.
Mainly because she had boasted before that she could solve the Phantom Thieves of Hearts case.
But now, she was turning around and looking for a detective to cooperate with.
Wouldn't that be slapping herself in the face?!