A week had already passed since Heiji and the others returned from New York.
"Teacher, I have a question regarding this..."
"Oh, Teacher, I understand now."
Kazuha was very busy every day. Besides helping Shizuka Hattori with the housework, she spent the rest of her time going to the library, staying in her room, or going home to keep her mother company...
Anyway, she had things to do all day long.
Heiji's life was much duller. Besides delivering meals, he was either at home or out running. Occasionally, Sonoko would call to tell him how much she missed him.
Sonoko was also very busy. It was currently vacation time, and she followed Ayako Suzuki all day to learn about business management.
Although the two girls didn't say it aloud, they were secretly determined not to become a burden to Heiji. They wanted to help their boyfriend in other ways.
It was another sunny day. Kazuha sat at the desk, concentrating hard, while Heiji lay on the bed, deep in thought.
"Hello? Ah, Yoko, how have you been lately?"
Answering the phone, Kazuha stood up from the chair. Wearing a short shirt and shorts, she lay down directly in Heiji's arms.
Heiji had no choice but to hold Kazuha carefully.
Topics between women were always endless. Once they started chatting, they could talk for two hours straight.
Heiji was getting sleepy.
"Heiji, Yoko invited you to Yokohama to hang out. Are you going or not?"
Half-asleep, hearing Kazuha's question, he nodded without thinking.
"Yoko, Heiji said he will go. Since he has nothing to do at home anyway, you should take him out to have some fun."
"Okay, I will tell him."
"I won't go. I'm going to Tokyo to study with my teacher."
"Mm, goodbye, Yoko."
A scent lingered on his lips as the person in his arms left. Heiji simply fell asleep right there.
"What? I'm going to Yokohama alone?"
During the meal, Heiji looked at Kazuha in surprise.
"Yeah, Yoko invited you, and you agreed. You can't go back on your word now." Kazuha rolled her eyes at Heiji.
Heiji was speechless.
"If you aren't going, and Sonoko isn't going, what is the point of me going alone?"
"I am going to Tokyo to find my teacher. She said there is a big case that is very suitable for a newbie like me to observe. Sonoko is going to sign a contract with her sister. It is a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and it is also a good opportunity to learn." Kazuha suddenly smiled mischievously at Heiji. "Hehe, so only you are going, Heiji."
"Yoko? Kazuha, who is she?"
Shizuka Hattori looked at Kazuha curiously.
"Auntie, Yoko is Yoko Okino. Last time at her concert, someone committed suicide and framed her. It was Heiji who found the truth and cleared her name."
Kazuha smiled sweetly at Shizuka Hattori.
"Yoko Okino? That is a big star. Heiji, you better not cause any trouble."
Shizuka Hattori glanced at Heiji.
Heiji's face darkened. "Mother, why are you looking at me like that?"
"Who knows? I won't pursue Sonoko's matter, but don't cause trouble for me next time."
Sonoko's situation last time had almost confused her. Luckily, Kazuha explained everything, otherwise...
Heiji lowered his head to eat. Speaking too much at this time would surely lead to mistakes.
Kazuha looked at Heiji proudly, thinking to herself: If Heiji bullies me, I will tell Auntie and let her teach him a lesson.
After Kazuha finished showering, she sat on the edge of the bed, and Heiji helped her blow-dry her hair.
"Kazuha, when is the trip to Yokohama?"
"Tomorrow. Yoko is filming a TV series there. After you arrive at the station, she will pick you up."
Kazuha lowered her head to look at some legal documents, letting Heiji play with her hair.
The night grew late, and Kazuha's pleasant voice came from the room again. The full moon in the night sky shyly hid behind the clouds.
On the train.
Kazuha hugged Heiji happily. "Actually, it would be fine for me to go to Tokyo alone."
"I might as well see Sonoko, and I don't feel comfortable letting you go alone."
Although Sonoko didn't say she wanted to see him, her tone was full of anticipation and longing, so he decided to come along.
Soon, the train arrived at the station.
"Heiji! Kazuha!"
Just as they left the station, a wave of perfume hit him, and a warm, soft body threw itself into his arms.
"Sonoko, there are many people watching."
Kazuha rolled her eyes at Sonoko, her face red.
"Tch, I am hugging my boyfriend. What business is it of theirs?"
Sonoko pouted, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed Heiji fiercely, releasing the love in her heart.
Helpless, Kazuha gave Sonoko a sharp look. She looked around with a red face, but she refused to let go of Heiji's hand.
The appearance of the three attracted a lot of attention at the station. Especially the young people, who looked at the two cute girls with envy.
"Alright, Sonoko, you take Kazuha to Lawyer Kisaki's place. I am going to take the train."
Heiji released Sonoko.
Sonoko's face was flushed red from the kiss.
"Heiji, when you arrive in Yokohama, you have to give us a call," Kazuha said.
"Exactly. Call Kazuha first, then call me," Sonoko said with a giggle.
Kazuha looked at Sonoko, her beautiful eyes full of smiles.
"Okay, I'm leaving."
The announcement sounded in the station; the train to Yokohama was ready to depart.
The two girls watched Heiji disappear into the station before leaving.
On the train, Heiji sat quietly. Gin and Vodka probably didn't die. However, judging from the timing, even if they survived, they wouldn't be able to resume activities for a while. With Gin's ability, he should be able to guess it was the Night Baron's doing.
[The identity of Night Baron has another enemy.]
Heiji frowned. This ringtone was for the number only Mei Haibara knew.
"This is Mei Haibara. I discovered that people from the organization have visited Shinichi Kudo's house."
Mei Haibara's slightly serious voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Where is Ai?"
"Ai seems to have discovered it too. She hides in Dr. Agasa's house every day and doesn't come over to my side. She seems afraid to go out."
One could imagine Ai curling up in her bed, covered with a quilt, looking terrified.
Heartbreaking!
"Don't pay attention to this matter. Don't act suspicious."
Mei Haibara's tone slowly calmed down.
"You are now Mei Haibara, not Akemi Miyano. From now on, the Black Organization's affairs have nothing to do with you."
"Are you worried about me?"
Mei Haibara's mischievous voice suddenly came from the phone.
Heiji was silent for a moment. "Call me if anything happens."
Listening to the tone on the phone, Mei Haibara's heart was full of joy, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
After hanging up, Heiji thought for a moment and dialed another number.
After a long time, the call connected.
"Brother-in-law..."
A cool voice sounded from the other end, trembling slightly.
"Mm, how have you been lately?"
Silence again on the phone.
"When are you coming over?"
The trembling became more intense.
It was Heiji's turn to be silent. He thought for a moment. "I'll find you tomorrow."
"Come quickly!"
Then, the line went dead.
After putting away the phone, Heiji leaned back in the chair, closing his eyes to rest.
The scenery outside blurred as the train sped up.
Chapter 0168: The Rumored Boyfriend and Girlfriend!
Yokohama is Japan's third-largest city after Tokyo and Osaka, and its population and economy also rank at the top in Japan.
After a two-hour train ride, he finally arrived at the station.
Heiji walked out of the station.
"Heiji, over here."
Outside, next to a sedan, a woman waved at him.
She was tall, wearing a dark green top, dark capri pants, and a light scarf around her neck. She had a cap on her head and large sunglasses covering her face. She stood prettily not far away, looking fresh and beautiful.
Heiji walked over and smiled at her. "Yoko, I called not long ago, and you're already here."
"Heiji, get in the car first."
This woman was Yoko Okino. She looked around, signaling him to get in.
Heiji was speechless. Get in... why are you sitting in the passenger seat?
Looking at Yoko Okino, who was already seated in the passenger seat, he had no choice but to drive.
The black Mazda drove smoothly on the highway.
"Heiji, I'm so happy to see you."
Yoko Okino took off her sunglasses, her beautiful eyes smiling.
"It looks like I will have to trouble you to take care of me. I am not familiar with Yokohama at all."
Heiji gazed ahead, smiling faintly.
"No trouble. It is my honor to entertain you, Heiji."
"Yoko, if others hear you say that, I will be in danger."
Heiji made a joke about Yoko Okino's enthusiasm.
"How could that be? Heiji, you are my idol. Didn't we agree before? Just call me Yoko."
Yoko Okino blinked her beautiful eyes at Heiji, full of expectation.
Glancing at Yoko Okino's expectant look, Heiji thought for a moment and nodded. "Then I will rely on the superstar Yoko's care from now on."
"Hehe."
Yoko Okino's crisp laughter rang inside the car.
"I happened to be shopping nearby just now. I received your call and came right away."
Heiji nodded. "No wonder you were so fast. I thought you were waiting for me on purpose. It seems I misunderstood."
Yoko Okino paused slightly, then smiled brightly, her face slightly red. "If it is for you, Heiji, I don't mind waiting."
Her voice was very quiet, and cars passed by on the road, creating noise.
Heiji drove the car with a calm face.
Yoko Okino breathed a sigh of relief, the blush on her face slowly fading. He shouldn't have heard it.
"Heiji, can you help me buy some clothes?"
Since he didn't know what to do in Yokohama anyway, accompanying this big star shopping was fine.
Yoko Okino smiled faintly.
Heiji parked the car in the shopping street's parking lot and followed the disguised Yoko Okino inside.
"Heiji, what do you think of this dress?"
"Heiji, say, should I buy the green one or the red one?"
"Heiji, look, aren't the pants a bit big?"
"Heiji, the hats here seem very nice."
Without realizing it, Yoko Okino was already holding Heiji's arm, strolling through the entire shopping street.
Heiji didn't mind. He could see that Yoko Okino was very relaxed and happy.
Someone seemed to be following them.
Heiji frowned. No killing intent, and the tracking technique is unprofessional. It must be paparazzi.
Since there was no danger, he didn't bother to pay attention.
Later, in a coffee shop.
Yoko Okino sat down with a satisfied face, gazing at Heiji. "Heiji, thank you. This is the happiest shopping trip since I became a star."
Her voice was sweet, but deep down it carried a trace of loneliness.
Heiji smiled faintly. "If you feel bored, come to Osaka to find me. I will take you around Osaka."
Yoko Okino's eyes lit up suddenly.
"Really?"
"Mm, it is a promise."
Yoko Okino suddenly smiled a beautiful, genuine smile.
Click!
Suddenly, the faint sound of a camera shutter reached Heiji's ears.
"Yoko, there seem to be paparazzi nearby."
Heiji raised his head and looked outside the coffee shop. Through the glass, the crowd moved by, and there was no sign of the paparazzi anymore.
"They already left."
Unexpectedly, Yoko Okino didn't care at all.
"Why don't you care?"
Yoko Okino smiled faintly. "I don't like scandals, but if it is a scandal with you, Heiji, it is a good thing for me. The modern-day Sherlock Holmes, the genius detective who leaves both the Night Baron and Kaitou Kid helpless. Hehe, I am very willing to have you as my rumored boyfriend."
Yoko Okino looked at Heiji proudly.
Heiji shrugged casually. "It seems I am going to have a rumored superstar girlfriend."
"Hehe."
Yoko Okino was amused by Heiji again, her eyes smiling like crescent moons.
In the darkness, looking at the photo in his hand, a shadowy figure revealed a sinister smile. "Tsk tsk, the superstar's secret boyfriend should be worth quite a bit of money."
He accompanied Yoko Okino for the whole afternoon.
When the sun set, Heiji arrived at a hotel following Yoko Okino's directions.
"Heiji, let's stay here tonight."
Heiji frowned. "Yoko, aren't you filming a TV series? Why not stay with the crew?"
Yoko Okino blinked her big eyes mischievously. "Because I want to entertain you alone. The crew stays in countryside hotels, and that wouldn't be good enough for you."
In the corner opposite the hotel entrance, camera flashes flickered constantly.
Heiji turned his head to look.
The street was busy with traffic; a large bus blocked the view.
"Heiji, what's wrong?" Yoko Okino looked at Heiji doubtfully.
"Now you can't escape being a rumored girlfriend."
Heiji smiled helplessly.
"Paparazzi again?"
Yoko Okino frowned. If it was just being photographed eating, that was nothing. But being photographed entering a hotel was completely different. The paparazzi would blow it out of proportion.
"If Kazuha and Sonoko misunderstand, that would be troublesome. Heiji, let's hurry. Call them later to explain."
Watching Yoko Okino hurriedly walk into the hotel, Heiji shook his head helplessly. Like this, we are probably getting photographed again.
Sure enough, flashes flickered again in the opposite corner.
"One after another. Yoko Okino discovered she was being photographed and felt guilty, leaving her boyfriend behind and hurrying into the hotel. Tsk tsk, the news publisher will be very happy."
"However, let's first see if this big star is interested in these photos. If she is, then we can get money from her for a long time, hahaha."
In the corner, sinister and arrogant laughter rang out.
When Heiji walked into the hotel, Yoko Okino had already booked the room.
"Heiji, let's hurry."
Room 520!
Yoko Okino opened the door with the key card and walked in quickly.
"Heiji, hurry up."
Seeing Heiji still standing outside, she immediately pulled him in and closed the door.
"Yoko, where is my room?"
"Your room?"
Yoko Okino looked at Heiji with confusion.
The room fell silent.
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