Masked W: I'm like peanuts or vegetables, and Saeko is outside the door.

Thinking about Marina's situation, and also listening to Princess Wakana's radio program.

A white knight figure inevitably appeared in Shotaro's mind.

"Who exactly is that guy?"

"And what is the purpose?"

He murmured, frowning as he put down his coffee cup. His gaze fell to the side, where a white Pomeranian was meowing at him.

Shotaro was startled. He hurriedly stepped onto a chair and said urgently:

"Little Dani?"

Before his heart could settle down, Akiko pushed him aside, saying, "Alright, alright, Shotaro, move aside."

Caught off guard, Shotaro was pushed to the ground. He sat there looking aggrieved, rubbing his leg and saying:

"it hurts."

Akiko unceremoniously took his spot and arrogantly said to Shotaro, "After you've rested, hurry up and return Dani to its owner."

"What are you doing, Akiko!"

Shotaro stood up from the ground, clearly displeased. He said to Akiko with dissatisfaction, "I'm a tough detective!"

"Why should I help people find their pets?" This was Shotaro's inner thought.

He always took detective work very seriously, even something as simple as finding someone's pet.

She wagged her finger in front of Shotaro and said in a serious tone:

"This is the director's order."

Yes, no matter how much Shotaro resists, Akiko is the head of the agency.

Shotaro turned his face away and said in a bad tone, "I already told you, I haven't even agreed to you becoming the director yet."

Akiko grabbed his tie and asked:

"You have another objection?"

Philip, who was sitting not far away, slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "Can you two please stop arguing! I'm listening to Princess Wakana's program!"

After he finished speaking, he turned up the volume of the broadcast.

Philip was unusually angry.

Shotaro and Akiko exchanged a glance and quickly said apologetically, "We're sorry!"

"Next, let's explore the urban legends of Fuuto together based on the information you've provided," Wakana Sonozaki's sweet voice continued on the radio. "We will send postcards signed by Wakana as gifts to the selected listeners."

When the broadcast reached this point, Philip listened intently, his expression serious. Although they were both fans of Sonozaki Wakana, Philip was clearly a more devoted fan than Shotaro Hidari.

"First, a message from a listener nicknamed Katie." Wakana Sonozaki began reading the message: "Princess Wakana, please listen to me."

"Sure enough, that place really seems to exist—the Dream Casino, the Millionaire Arena."

The girl's voice was gentle and sincere, narrating something important.

"Million Arena?"

Upon hearing this, Shotaro Hidari, Philip, and Akiko from the agency all became puzzled.

Wakana continued, "I heard that a friend of my brother's friend didn't even have any money to gamble at first, but he won a lot of money all at once and bought a luxury car the next day."

When discussing key plot points, Wakana cleverly raised her voice.

"It's true that he went to that heavenly casino and won money."

After saying this, Wakana put down the note:

"That concludes the message."

As expected of a famous announcer, Sonozaki Wakana remained calm upon hearing this urban legend, saying, "I've heard this rumor again. It's been circulating all the time. I also want to see this heavenly casino. Viewers of this episode, don't you also want to go and see it?"

"After all, some people have already seen it."

"I'm quite interested," Philip said, his expression revealing excitement as he listened intently. Meanwhile, the self-centered Shotaro replied nonchalantly, "Who would believe that kind of nonsense, casinos and all that..."

"It's clearly a bad thing."

"Let's look at the next letter."

Wakana Sonozaki's voice was still ringing out.

Just then, the doorbell rang at the agency. Detective Shotaro immediately turned off the loudspeaker. Philip was about to stop him when Shotaro addressed the door:

"Please come in."

After the radio was turned off, Philip kicked the chair in frustration, but it was obviously useless, as Shotaro Sato had already come to greet him.

Two middle-aged people walked in through the door.

A man and a woman, seemingly a couple, were dressed simply and did not appear to be from high society. The man walking in front seemed anxious, and he said hurriedly:

"Excuse me, who is the famous detective Narumi?" Narumi Akiko immediately ran over upon hearing this, speaking in a slightly raised voice:

"I am Narumi."

“That’s not you,” said Shotaro Sa. “I wanted to ask about the older man.”

Akiko turned her head away, looking aggrieved. The two middle-aged men immediately bowed and said to her:

"Please."

The middle-aged woman, wearing glasses, was almost in tears, her expression pleading: "Please help us investigate our daughter."

"Our daughter, Yuko..."

"She went to the Million Arena."

The couple said this in near despair.

Upon hearing this, the three members of the agency were stunned. This commission was related to the Million Arena? What a coincidence!

"We've accepted your request. So where is she right now?" Shotaro Sato became interested.

"She said she wanted to go shopping today," the man replied after a moment's thought. After getting the address and other relevant information, Shotaro packed his things and went out. Akiko quickly followed him out, and the two soon arrived at the entrance of a jewelry store, where they secretly observed each other.

There's a woman strolling around in this shop.

With delicate features and fair skin, her clothes, bags, and shoes exuded an air of luxury; she was the couple's daughter.

Yuko Izumi!

Just then, the phone rang, and Shotaro answered it. Philip reported the information he had gathered: "I have finished my search. It is said that the Izumi Japanese-style confectionery shop sells the most authentic Fuuto specialty, Fuka Manju."

"Yuko Izumi is a beautiful employee at this store and often helps out there."

"But later, after going to the Million Arena, his personality changed drastically, and he became addicted to gambling."

"I see." After hanging up the phone, Shotaro sighed and said, "No wonder her parents were worried when their sensible daughter suddenly turned out like that!"

Something seems to have happened at the jewelry store.

"I'm so sorry, Ms. Yuko." The salesperson hurriedly came over and bowed apologetically, but Izumi Yuko slapped him across the face. "Does your apology do any good?"

Chapter Fifteen: Izumi Yuuko! Saeko's New Skin! Wakana Has a Bad Feeling!

"How can your store be considered a first-class business? I have absolutely no interest in buying anything. If this is all you have, I will never come to your store again."

She's clearly beautiful, but her personality...

This is absolutely outrageous!

Akiko was furious: "What's wrong with that woman? How dare she be so arrogant! Hey!"

She was about to rush into the jewelry store to defend herself when Shotaro covered her mouth and pulled her aside, preventing her from doing anything.

Akiko was about to struggle when she discovered that Izumi Yuko had already walked out of the jewelry store.

Standing at the entrance of the jewelry store, she still looked angry, grumbling, "I'm so angry! These stores are so boring. Maybe I should go there and win some money to relax?"

"That...is the Million Arena?"

Having overheard this from the shadows, Shotaro Sato became incredibly interested in the legendary Million Arena, and he secretly followed Izumi Yuko.

As Izumi Yuko walked ahead, she felt a pair of eyes watching her from behind.

She stopped and looked behind her.

Shotaro quickly grabbed Akiko and pulled her aside.

Seeing that no one was behind her, Izumi Yuko finally felt relieved.

It must be her imagination!

Looks like you haven't had enough rest!

Yuko Izumi reassured herself and then continued walking forward.

Shotaro looked at Akiko beside him. If he hadn't reacted quickly enough, the two of them would have been discovered.

"Akiko, you should go back first," Shotaro said tactfully.

"Why?" Akiko protested.

Shotaro sighed, turned to Akiko and explained, "I'm an expert in tracking, you'll only be a hindrance if you follow me."