After Akiko Yonehara and Minori Nakamura left, Yuu Hoshimiya also drove Ran and Sonoko back the way they came.
Yuu Hoshimiya somewhat regretted calling Ran along. He wanted to relax and vacation with Ran and Sonoko, honing their mentality by the way, but he didn't intend to have such a stimulating scene right from the start.
Could only say that a blunt instrument like a statue was indeed not suitable for use as a murder weapon; a casual toss made the scene look incredibly bloody.
However, under his subtle influence, Ran had grown a lot after all; kind-hearted but not overly saintly.
After understanding the cause and effect, she didn't care about the deaths of Ryuichi Sakai and the other two scumbags anymore. Sonoko didn't need to worry; careless as she was, she was completely fine since last night.
If it weren't for Ran being in a bad state and needing company, she would have planned to have a secret one with Yuu Hoshimiya.
Along the way, under the comfort of Sonoko and Yuu Hoshimiya, Ran's mood finally eased slowly.
After arriving home, Yuu Hoshimiya began to arrange Akiko Yonehara's affairs.
Neither the time nor the occasion was appropriate at that time. Although doing it twice, he didn't completely conquer Akiko Yonehara, so he naturally couldn't Chain her.
Contracting would have to wait until Sakai and Shimoda were killed, fulfilling Akiko Yonehara's wish.
Of course, Contract slots were limited; Yuu Hoshimiya didn't plan to Contract Akiko Yonehara directly.
He would upgrade the Chain to a Contract like with Seiran Hoshi only after observing her later and confirming her ability was online.
Also because there was no Contract, Yuu Hoshimiya didn't reveal his supernatural power, so Akiko Yonehara felt fear about the deaths of Ryuichi Sakai and Kohei Shimoda.
Compared to magic, manipulating hearts or strange and inexplicable means obviously seemed more evil.
Akiko Yonehara, who lost her heart for revenge, was just a glamorous and kind elementary school female teacher; feeling scared and fearful was only natural.
Although not Contracted yet, it didn't prevent Yuu Hoshimiya from notifying Maya Tachibana and Seiran Hoshi about Akiko Yonehara first.
The organization structure became more and more perfect, and the training process for recruited personnel gradually became institutionalized.
Because of the ability of Chain of Fate and Contract, Yuu Hoshimiya didn't engage in adopting from orphanages and cultivating/brainwashing from childhood.
But as the organization scale expanded gradually, relying on Yuu Hoshimiya alone to find talents certainly wouldn't work.
Relevant talent absorption plans had gradually been perfected; Yuu Hoshimiya just needed to wait for the training to end and go for the Chain.
Must satisfy virgin beauty or mother-daughter flowers, and also have talents relatively rarely simultaneously; the speed of personnel expansion wasn't fast, he only needed to act as a tool man occasionally.
After all, he could Chain at least five people at a time, and only multiple people together could let him enjoy himself fully, instead of purely being used.
Of course, beautiful criminals like Akiko Yonehara were exceptions. When the training ended, even if the number of people for Chain wasn't enough, Yuu Hoshimiya would make a trip.
This was also the special treatment deserved by future core members.
Yuu Hoshimiya just finished notifying about Akiko Yonehara's matter here, another black mobile phone rang; he received the first task after becoming a code-named executive of the Black Organization.
Have to say, executives are different from ordinary members; the first task was to assassinate Shigehiko Nomiguchi, a Japanese Diet member.
Shigehiko Nomiguchi had been cooperating with the organization, but recently something went wrong, and Shigehiko Nomiguchi began to be investigated.
Nominally for corruption and bribery, but once Shigehiko Nomiguchi was caught, the organization's affairs would definitely be exposed.
The organization suffered losses recently due to Sherry's defection, and just became active again after dormant for a while; certainly couldn't have problems again at this time.
So, the organization carried forward its consistent style, planning to eliminate the risk of exposure in the simplest and most direct way.
That is to silence Shigehiko Nomiguchi before he gets caught.
Yuu Hoshimiya was deeply impressed by this matter; this event was a very important main storyline event.
Not only was Ai almost exposed and forced to use temporary antidote to grow bigger, but it also involved a movie subsequently.
The famous scene of Gin flying a helicopter to strafe Tokyo Tower happened in that movie.
Just didn't expect he also participated this time, and as Pisco's assistant.
The organization valued Shigehiko Nomiguchi's matter very much. Although only Pisco, the old man, took action, Gin, Vermouth and others had been watching in the dark originally. Now calling Yuu Hoshimiya to add a layer of insurance wasn't strange.
Comparing the task and information given by Gin with memory in his mind, Yuu Hoshimiya soon had a rough plan.
Originally Ai was fine; now with him covering, she would be even less dangerous.
Could take this opportunity to get Drug A materials from Pisco's computer; anyway, this old man must die in the end.
Considered waste utilization, and no need to worry about exposure.
After all, dead men tell no tales.
In case of a mistake, if Pisco wasn't silenced by Gin for leaving evidence, Yuu Hoshimiya wouldn't let him live either.
This old man actually had a good friendship with the Miyano couple once, also knew some situations of Drug A, and even recognized Ai as Shiho Miyano.
Whether for Ai's safety or keeping Drug A as the elixir of immortality secret, Pisco must die. Cold weather, heavy snow flying.
A week had passed since returning from skiing; Yuu Hoshimiya welcomed the last commuting day before the Christmas holiday.
Christmas in Japan is a holiday, and after Christmas is winter vacation; those few days in between are final exams.
So this day was actually the last day Yuu Hoshimiya went to work at Teitan High School this semester...
Said so, but a year in the Conan world isn't so easy to pass.
Even after New Year, he still had to teach Class 2-B of Teitan High School next semester.
So compared to holidays, Yuu Hoshimiya cared more about the personnel transfer notified by the school.
Next semester, a foreign teacher would come to Teitan High School, responsible for foreign language teaching in Class 2-A and 2-B.
Hearing this notice for the first time, Yuu Hoshimiya realized immediately that it should be Jodie Starling, the blonde foreign beauty from FBI coming.
However, to really see her in person, would have to wait until half a month later.
Japan's winter vacation is only ten days, plus Christmas holiday, just half a month.
"Jodie is coming, then has Vermouth arrived already?"
Associating with the task execution time soon, Yuu Hoshimiya was almost certain that Vermouth, this mature beauty, had arrived in Japan. Just didn't know if she replaced Tomoaki Araide and became the school doctor of Teitan High School.
Doesn't matter if not known, just go check in person.
Yuu Hoshimiya came to the infirmary familiarly, but didn't see Tomoaki Araide.
After inquiring, he found Tomoaki Araide in Ran's class.
No, should say Vermouth disguised as Tomoaki Araide.
Vermouth deserved to be the Witch with a Thousand Faces who lived for unknown how long; this disguise skill reached the peak, Yuu Hoshimiya felt even higher than Yukiko's level.
If it weren't for detecting her true form and appearance through magic, he wouldn't have been able to discover that the 'man' extremely enthusiastic towards Ran in front of him was Vermouth.
Seeing Yuu Hoshimiya appear, Ran stopped talking to Vermouth and ran over joyfully.
"Brother Yuu!"
"Ran."
Because they were at school, the two didn't behave too excessively, but seeing the intimate relationship between the two, Vermouth still darkened her face immediately.
She was responsible for collecting intelligence anyway; she certainly knew Yuu Hoshimiya, this popular newcomer of the organization.
Ran was the angel in her heart; how could she get involved with people from the organization!
Even she contacted Ran using a disguised identity, absolutely not wanting to involve this kind angel in darkness!
Yuu Hoshimiya had anticipated Vermouth's unhappiness long ago.
This was because the Miyano sisters didn't appear; otherwise, if Vermouth discovered the relationship between the Miyano sisters and him, she would probably be even angrier.
If Ran was the person Vermouth liked most, then Ai was the person she hated most.
Knowing Sherry defected, she was probably the only happy person in the organization.
Because she could finally terminate Shiho Miyano, the leader of Drug A development who inherited the Miyano couple's research, with her own hands.
Yuu Hoshimiya temporarily had no intention of contacting Vermouth deeply.
Before completely conquering this Witch with a Thousand Faces, he wouldn't expose his specialness and powerful strength in front of her.
Vermouth was wearing Tomoaki Araide's identity now, so it wasn't easy for him to contact much.
Moreover, as long as Ran was there, Vermouth would definitely not help but contact Yuu Hoshimiya actively.
Then the initiative would be on his side. Finally Christmas, snow falling outside.
In the apartment living room, Ran wore a red knitted coat and a red hat.
Below was a pair of black shorts, wearing warm white stockings, stepping on a pair of black boots; the whole person looked youthful and beautiful.
She hugged Yuu Hoshimiya's arm at once; two soft masses wrapped around the arm again, small face full of impatience.
"Let's go, Brother Yuu; tonight is the first Christmas our family spends together."
The so-called family naturally referred to Ran, Yuu Hoshimiya, and Eri Kisaki.
Needless to say about the mother and daughter, Yuu Hoshimiya played multiple roles alone.
He was Eri Kisaki's man, in a sense also Ran's dad.
But he was Ran's official boyfriend, which is Eri Kisaki's future son-in-law.
Seeing such a happy Ran, Yuu Hoshimiya felt somewhat guilty.
Tonight he also wanted to accompany Ran and Eri Kisaki well, but probably couldn't see it through to the end.
Arriving at Haido City Hotel, it was just evening. The 26th floor of this hotel seemed to be holding some activity, actually hanging a banner saying welcome Diet member something.
Looking at the banner, Yuu Hoshimiya knew it was settled.
He set the Christmas dinner location here to have a reasonable excuse to complete the task given by Gin.
That is to assist Pisco in completing the assassination.
Of course, if Pisco didn't fail, he wouldn't need to act.
This was also Gin's care for his only personal disciple.
Getting a merit for free, anyone would be willing to come.
Ran called Eri Kisaki; Eri Kisaki hadn't arrived yet.
Although it was Christmas, as the undefeated queen of the legal profession, Eri Kisaki was still very busy.
The two waited in the lobby on the first floor, watching groups of people in suits or dresses coming in from the door, and then taking the elevator to the 26th floor to attend the banquet.
Before long, Eri Kisaki's glamorous figure appeared in front of Yuu Hoshimiya.
Eri Kisaki obviously dressed up specially this time; her brown hair was re-coiled, extremely exquisite.
Wearing light makeup on her face, old black-rimmed glasses replaced by gold-rimmed glasses, lips painted with the pale red lipstick Yuu Hoshimiya liked most, figure graceful, full of charm.
She wore a purple small suit jacket, like wearing a yellow robe, domineering exposed; below the waist was a purple small suit skirt of the same color, obviously new clothes.
And under the small suit skirt was a pair of brown stockings, outlining her slender thighs soul-stirringly, stepping on a pair of rose-colored high heels, aura fully opened, really like a queen.
"Eri, you're here." Yuu Hoshimiya couldn't help laughing seeing Eri Kisaki like this.
Because of the complex relationship, Yuu Hoshimiya called Eri Kisaki by name directly when there were no outsiders usually.
Formal occasions naturally used honorifics, and private occasions, such as in bed.
Then all kinds of addresses would be used, mainly depending on what play the two wanted to play at that time.
Just then, Ran pounced and hugged Eri Kisaki.
"Mom, you are so beautiful today!"
Eri Kisaki's seemingly eternally icy face also melted, hugging Ran with a smile; the mother and daughter were charming to the extreme, definitely the most moving scenery in the lobby on the first floor.
Ran looked at Eri Kisaki dressed so sexily and couldn't help teasing: "Mom, you dressed like this today; do you want to meet someone special?"
Hearing this, a faint blush appeared on Eri Kisaki's face; eyes flowing, looking at Yuu Hoshimiya.
Yuu Hoshimiya certainly knew how to behave at this moment, gaze lingering on Eri Kisaki, "Eri, you are really beautiful today."
Eri Kisaki enjoyed it very much, rolling her eyes at Yuu Hoshimiya, eyes silky.
Just then, a sentence of extremely unskilled Japanese came from behind Yuu Hoshimiya.
"You are Mr. Yuu Hoshimiya who has repeatedly helped the police solve major cases in Japan recently, right?"
The three turned around; a tall foreign woman appeared in front of them.
This woman had a soul-stirring beauty of exotic style, with standard American golden big wavy curly hair, wearing a small dome hat.
The exquisite face didn't look Japanese at all; high nose bridge, big eyes emitting mystery and wildness.
Extremely thin waist, dressed in plain black, looking extremely classical and dignified, aqua green big eyes staring at Yuu Hoshimiya; this was a standard Western beauty.
The visitor was naturally Vermouth using the identity of Chris Vineyard.
Yuu Hoshimiya's eyes flashed. Although expecting Vermouth to contact him actively, he didn't expect it to be so impatient.
He hadn't thought of how to respond, but Ran was pleasantly surprised first: "Miss Chris? Is that you?"
A few years ago, Yukiko invited Ran and Shinichi Kudo to travel to the United States together.
Because Yukiko knew Vermouth, Ran also met her once, but the two weren't familiar; only Vermouth's glamorous face left a deep impression in Ran's heart.
Vermouth looked at Ran, beautiful pupils containing deep meaning, but she restrained the feelings in her heart, revealing a curious expression without a trace.
"Yes, you are?"
"My name is Ran Mouri; when I went to America..."
Ran chatted with Vermouth. In Vermouth's seasoned discourse, Ran soon told the relationship with Yuu Hoshimiya and Eri Kisaki's identity completely.
Learning that the two were lovers, and had obtained parental consent, and lived together, Vermouth almost broke character.
Yuu Hoshimiya also reacted at this time.
He didn't know Vermouth's identity as a liquor factory executive now; since she pretended to be his little fan to contact, then just treat her with the attitude towards a little fan.
"Sorry to interrupt, time is about up; we should go."
Yuu Hoshimiya smiled and held Ran's hand, saying: "I am indeed Yuu Hoshimiya. If Miss Chris is interested in me, we can chat properly together after dinner."
"After all, Ran seems to like you very much too."
Staring at the hand Yuu Hoshimiya held Ran with, Vermouth was speechless for a long time.
She wanted to stop Yuu Hoshimiya from continuing to contact Ran, but had no reason and no standpoint.
Even if telling Gin and other organization executives about this matter, she wouldn't get any support at all.
The liquor factory doesn't interfere with personal private life...
"Okay, Mr. Hoshimiya, I should also go to attend the banquet."
Suppressing the complex emotions inside, Vermouth took out 100% acting skills, saying in half-baked Japanese.
The four walked into the elevator together. Vermouth left on the 26th floor; Yuu Hoshimiya took Ran and Eri Kisaki to the 30th floor.