"We'll go help out."
The Shimogasa sisters glanced at Shimokado Shinobu, who had returned to the kitchen, somewhat hurt and fuming. They smiled at Fujino and the others, then quickly followed her.
"Logically, with milk tea that delicious, the soup... it shouldn't be like this."
Miyano Akemi was clearly puzzled. She picked up a ladle, took a sip of soup, frowned, and said with a strange expression, "The soup here is actually quite good..."
"The soup is indeed good."
Fujino turned back to glance at Bizen Chizuru, who was still fuming, and said in a low voice, "She's just being unreasonable and throwing a tantrum."
"Hmph, shouldn't she have been like this earlier?"
Bizen Chizuru scoffed. As an actress, she was already annoyed to be at a hotel without a single star. Now that the other party had softened, her anger finally subsided. She turned around, about to sit down, when her eyes landed on Fujino not far away.
As an actress, she had naturally heard of Fujino. And apparently, he had quite the connection with those two top stars, Okino Yoko and Ikezawa Yuko... Maybe she could latch onto this big ship...
Thinking this, a smile bloomed on her face. She walked over and greeted him, "Oh? You wouldn't happen to be the famous detective Fujino, would you?"
"Hm?"
Fujino looked up, sizing her up, and immediately frowned.
Bizen Chizuru was wearing a seductive evening gown with a light purple wrap over it, and a thin, short dress slit up to her thighs underneath. Her face held the expression of a hunter observing prey. She clearly wasn't someone easy to deal with.
Bizen Chizuru, without waiting for an invitation, sat down in the seat next to Fujino, propped her chin on her hand, and flashed a meaningful smile. "I never thought I'd run into you in a place like this. What a coincidence..."
Mid-sentence, her tone suddenly became somewhat alluring. She crossed her legs, revealing the bare skin of her thighs beneath the red hem of her dress. "I wonder if you'll have some time later? To be honest, I've wanted to make a film about a detective for a long time. If you're free, we could have a nice chat later~ about detective matters~"
"Detective matters..."
Fujino's eyes narrowed slightly, and his eyebrow twitched involuntarily. The phrase "about detective matters" was heavily emphasized, and anyone with eyes could tell that this matter was absolutely not proper. He was still an underage high school student. Is seducing a high school student something a person would do? Did this woman want a "child driving a horse"?
Hey! Your husband is right there watching! Fujino was speechless for a moment, and couldn't help but shiver.
Haibara Ai: "..."
Ai frowned, sensing that something wasn't right. Could this woman also be after Fujino's body? She looked up at a bewildered Miyano Akemi. Then she turned her head to look at Fujino again.
Why do bad women always come to flirt even on vacation...? Ai sighed, her expression looking somewhat resentful. She extended her small foot and kicked him under the tablecloth.
Fujino came back to his senses, immediately understood what was happening, and chuckled awkwardly. He politely explained, "I'm here on vacation with my family. If it's about a case, you can leave your contact information, and we can discuss it later. During my vacation, I'd rather not talk about work."
"Tsk..."
Bizen Chizuru frowned. Being in the entertainment industry, she naturally understood what Fujino meant. After a moment's thought, she smiled, pulled out a business card from her pocket, and handed it to Fujino: "In that case, Detective Fujino can contact me when you're back at work."
Fujino didn't speak, his face stiff as he accepted the business card. He had heard of such things before, but this woman was far too bold, wasn't she? She wasn't even trying to hide it...
"Ahem!"
Just then, Joumoto Hidehiko, who had been sitting nearby, felt a heavy sensation on his head. He quickly walked over, cleared his throat, and said, "My surname is Joumoto, and this is my wife, Bizen Chizuru. I never expected to meet Detective Fujino while inspecting the amusement park's work and taking a vacation. It's truly an honor."
"So the rumors about the development project are true?!"
At this moment, Arimori, who hadn't gone far, walked over and looked at Joumoto seriously. "What about the plateau's flora and fauna and the wild environment nearby? Do you have any protection measures for that?"
"Well..."
Joumoto was at a loss for words. As a developer, why would he care about the wild environment? Making money was the real goal... That being said, he still vaguely responded, "We'll discuss this with the local residents. Besides, once our park is completed, this area will definitely become a prosperous zone."
"Who cares what those people think?!"
Bizen Chizuru spoke sharply, not bothering to think much before impatiently saying, "Why are there always environmental protection idiots everywhere? Isn't it enough to just make money?"
"Chizuru! Don't talk nonsense..."
Joumoto looked at Bizen Chizuru with some displeasure. While her words held some truth, if the local residents disagreed, things would definitely become much more troublesome.
"What, am I bothering you again? Making you unhappy?"
Bizen Chizuru turned to glance at Joumoto, her eyes full of disdain. "If you don't like me, just get a divorce. I'm ready anytime. But you... I doubt you could even afford alimony after a divorce, could you?"
"Ugh..."
Joumoto's face darkened at her words, and he fell silent. He was too young back then... He now somewhat regretted marrying an actress like her.
"Chizuru-chan!"
Just then, a man suddenly rushed into the restaurant from outside, hastily ran over, and knelt down before Bizen Chizuru's dress. "Please, can you withdraw from this play? I'm begging you!"
Fujino turned to examine the man who had just run in. The man was wearing a brown suit, looking haggard, and his clothes were somewhat disheveled. He was probably the one who had called Bizen Chizuru earlier.
"President! What in the world are you talking about?!"
Bizen Chizuru frowned and hit the table, displeased. "Why do I have to withdraw from that play? Is there a reason?!"
"Chizuru-chan, can you please stop asking...? It's really hard for me to say."
"You better explain yourself clearly!"
"Well... actually, the sponsors don't really like you... After all, you're already thirty, and they want someone younger..." The man stammered, as if afraid of angering her. He quickly shook his head and changed his words, "They want a young actress who's just debuted and is on the rise... If this play gets rejected for investment because we can't change the role, our company will be in a lot of trouble... Can't you think of us for once?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Bizen Chizuru with curiosity.
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