Conan: I don't do anything? If I really do it, you won't be happy.

Chapter 101 Conan: Something's not right! How could anyone have a crush on Sonoko?

When Sonoko brought Michiwaki Masahiko to the area where Conan and the others had been, they found that only Keisuke remained.

Upon discovering that Conan and Ai were not there, Sonoko went up to Keisuke and asked, "Why are you all alone? Where did those two little...kids go?"

Sonoko was originally going to call him "little devil," but considering that there were other people around, she changed her address for the sake of her image, thinking to herself: "Thank goodness, I almost made that indecent appearance in front of Mr. Michiwaki."

Huijie looked around and pointed in one direction, saying, "Conan heard about the case nearby and ran towards the scene; as for Ai, she left me alone and is whispering with my mom over there."

"case?"

Sonoko had already learned from the group chat that Eri had found Teruyuki, so she wasn't too surprised and focused on the first part of Teruyuki's statement.

Suddenly, Masahiko Michiwaki interjected, "I've heard about it too. It's said that a brown-haired girl experienced something similar a year ago. Maybe the perpetrators have some prejudice against brown hair!"

Upon hearing this, Sonoko shuddered and hugged herself fearfully, saying, "Oh, really? My hair just happens to be brown too. Will it make me a target for thugs?"

A smile appeared on Michiwaki Masahiko's lips as he placed a hand on Sonoko's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, I'll protect you while you're in Izu!"

"Okay!" Sonoko nodded gratefully to Michiwaki Masahiko, then said to Teruyuki, "Let's send Conan a message, and then go out to eat with Aunt Eri and Ai!"

As Huijie watched this scene, his eyes behind his beach sunglasses narrowed slightly. He glanced around and, sure enough, spotted a hairy, fat man in the crowd—it was Detective Terahashi Shoji.

Huijie has no tolerance for criminals who so blatantly threaten those around them.

Not long after, Eri returned with Ai. Seeing the two people beside Teruyuki, Eri nodded to Sonoko and said, "It's been a long time, Sonoko. It's really been a lot of trouble for you to take care of these children this time."

Sonoko was a little flustered when she saw Eri, but she still politely said, "It's been a long time, Aunt Eri!"

Seeing Sonoko's somewhat nervous expression, Eri Kisaki smiled knowingly, then looked at Masahiko Michiwaki beside Sonoko and asked with a frown, "And who is this?"

Sonoko pulled Michiwaki Masahiko aside and introduced him to Eri Kisaki: "His name is Michiwaki Masahiko. He's a friend I met when I came to Izu!"

"Did you come here to make friends?" Eri nodded. For some reason, she seemed to have sensed malice from Masahiko Michiwaki just now, but it disappeared when she looked over, making her think it was just her imagination.

However, she still disliked Michiwaki Masahiko to some extent, but considering that he was a new friend of Sonoko's, she really couldn't say much.

Seeing that Eri Kisaki was no longer paying attention to her, Sonoko breathed a sigh of relief. For some reason, she always felt that Ran's mother was scary.

"By the way, we're planning to go have lunch. Would Aunt Eri like to come along?"

“Alright, I’m hungry too.” Hearing Sonoko’s invitation, Eri Kisaki squinted her eyes and nodded at Masahiko Michiwaki.

Eri Kisaki originally didn't plan to have dinner with Sonoko and the others, but due to her distrust of Masahiko Michiwaki, she decided to test her new friend Sonoko.

“Great! Let’s go to that restaurant near us. I heard their seafood set meal is delicious. I’ve already asked Conan to order.”

……

After arriving at the restaurant, the group found Conan sitting at a table, deep in thought. Conan was somewhat surprised to see a strange man next to Sonoko; had Sonoko actually managed to hook someone?

However, as Masahiko Michiwaki continued to fawn over him, Conan's initially surprised expression turned into one of deep suspicion!

Something's off about this person!

Someone actually took a liking to the garden? And was so attentive? There's definitely something fishy going on here!

Suddenly, Makoto Kyogoku came out with food, cut between Sonoko and Masahiko Michiwaki, and slammed it down in front of them.

He then stared at Michiwaki Masahiko and said in a cold tone, "Excuse me, there are other guests using the table. Please eat as soon as possible!"

Watching Kyogoku Makoto's retreating figure, Michiwaki Masahiko said to Sonoko with dissatisfaction, "What's wrong with this employee? Her service is terrible. I think I'll just go to my restaurant next time!"

Conan, standing to the side, felt something was off. He had been waiting for someone there for so long, and no one had bothered to kick him out. Why was he suddenly warning Dowaki Masahiko right after the food was served?
As Teruyuki watched Kyogoku Makoto's retreating figure, he chuckled and said, "Maybe he's a rival! Perhaps he also likes Sonoko-neechan?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could anyone like Sonoko?" Conan waved his hand after hearing this, not even considering such a possibility.

Meanwhile, Eri Kisaki had taken control of the conversation. Under her probing, Masahiko Michiwaki almost revealed his true colors. Fortunately, this wasn't his first offense; he had prepared for questioning a year ago.

Therefore, although Eri Kisaki was a bit off, she didn't disturb Sonoko's continued time with Masahiko Michiwaki.

……

After dinner, the group went to the beach. Michiwaki Masahiko watched Eri Kisaki's retreating figure, breathed a sigh of relief, and asked Sonoko, "Who was that person? Under her questioning, I felt like a criminal."

Sonoko waved her hand and said to Masahiko Michiwaki, "She's my friend's mother, a lawyer. She probably asked those questions because she's worried about me. After all, in Aunt Eri's eyes, I'm probably still a child."

"Speaking of which, their family will be coming today too. My friend's dad is a famous detective. We must make sure Uncle Mori finds the murderer who killed the brown-haired girl!"

"A famous detective? I hope he really can do it!" Hearing Sonoko's words, Masahiko Michiwaki's heart sank. He had to speed things up and destroy the photos in the camera before they met!
So he left in a hurry after saying that he would pick up Sonoko for dinner that evening.

After telling Ai Haibara, Teruyuki quietly returned to the restaurant, found Makoto Kyogoku, and said, "You like Sonoko-nee, right?"

Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku froze, glancing around in a flustered manner. Finding Sonoko not there, he squatted down to avoid Teruyuki's question: "You're the little girl who's always with Sonoko, why are you back?"

Teruyuki smiled and said to Makoto Kyogoku, "Obviously, they've come to see you!"

"Let me be blunt, the man next to Sonoko is Masahiko Michiwaki, the murderer in yesterday's case..."

"In short, he'll probably go to the room to steal the camera tonight, and there's a detective nearby who can help him."

After saying that, seeing Kyogoku Makoto's solemn expression, Teruyuki smiled and said, "It's best to wrap up filming as soon as possible for a minor supporting character like Michiwaki Masahiko who poses a threat to those around him!"

(End of this chapter)