Being in Detective Conan, being officially part of the organization is just too awesome!

"I'll do it, I'll do it!"

Seeing that things were about to turn out this way, Mizunashi Rena realized she would be sleeping in the wilderness, so she quickly tried to persuade Lin Jiayou.

"I'm someone who appears on TV quite often, so I don't think the owner of the house will be flustered."

Shiho Miyano chuckled inwardly.

Kiel's words were truly insightful; she didn't mention that she looked more approachable than Cherry and Tequila, but instead used her own profession to illustrate her point—that shows she knows how to persuade people...

As expected, the coldness on Lin Jiayou's face gradually faded, and he nodded to Mizunashi Rena.

Okay, here's your chance, go for it!

Rena Mizunashi straightened her slightly wrinkled clothes, stepped forward with a professional smile, and was about to knock on the door...

squeak-

The villa gate opened by itself first.

Inside appeared another woman, different from the two who had opened the door earlier.

"Hello,"

With a kind smile on her face, Mizunashi Rena spoke to the woman.

"Um, hello."

Akiko Yonehara stared blankly at Rena Mizunashi, who seemed easy to talk to.

What's going on? Weren't we supposed to be yakuza members?

This woman doesn't seem like she's malicious at all; she appears quite easy to talk to...

Mr. Nakamura and Mr. Sakai, who were peeking out from inside, were also slightly taken aback.

"Excuse me, what brings you here...?"

Akiko Yonehara's gaze swept past Rena Mizunashi and quickly landed on Tequila and the others behind her.

She suddenly understood Nakamura-sensei and Sakai-sensei's reactions...

"Hehe, hello, I'm Rena Mizunashi, and these are my companions,"

Rena Mizunashi quickly spoke up, explaining the purpose of their visit.

"We were skiers today, and we just finished skiing when we saw it suddenly start snowing heavily outside. We couldn't go down the mountain, so we planned to..."

She went on and on about their pitiful situation, trying her best to lower herself and make Akiko Yonehara feel their kindness...

Akiko Yonehara was somewhat conflicted.

Although Ms. Mizunashi Rena in front of me seems very approachable, her companions all look more and more unlike normal people.

A burly murderer, a cold-faced, long-haired killer, a short, stocky bodyguard, a thin, scrawny strategist, a rebellious, flamboyant girl...

Only the other girl and the ordinary-looking man seemed relatively normal.

Are they... really just ordinary tourists?

“We can pay the compensation,”

Seeing that Akiko Yonehara hesitated but at least didn't close the door immediately, Rena Mizunashi quickly pressed her advantage.

"We are willing to pay..."

"Never mind, it's fine."

Akiko Yonehara hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, shifting her body slightly to the side as she was blocking the door.

"It's not easy for everyone to come out and have fun. The snow is getting heavier and heavier outside, so come inside quickly."

"Thank you!"

Rena Mizunashi was overjoyed and thanked her repeatedly.

Akiko Yonehara didn't say much and walked straight into the villa.

Her three teachers and companions seemed to want to say something, but due to the intimidating aura of Gin and the others, they could only swallow their words.

"that,"

Agave looked at the empty entryway, scratched its head, and gave a sheepish smile.

"Should we...?"

"Uh, no, that's alright..."

Mr. Shimoda quickly said,

"We're actually renting a villa, and there aren't any slippers here, so please just come in."

"Okay okay."

The agave nodded repeatedly, showing great respect.

Gin was much more audacious; while Tequila was still asking questions, he had already stepped into the villa wearing shoes.

Akiko Yonehara had disappeared by then; she seemed to have gone to the kitchen to get tea for everyone.

Ms. Nakamura quickly caught up with Akiko Yonehara and said weakly,

"Ms. Yonehara, how could you just let them in like that...?"

"I don't think it matters,"

Akiko Yonehara smiled gently.

"We're all here on vacation, so we should help each other out if we run into trouble."

"But......."

Mr. Nakamura wanted to say something more.

Akiko Yonehara interrupted quietly.

"Besides, can that villa's gate really stop them...?"

"........."

Mr. Nakamura was speechless.

It seems...that's indeed the case...

So, it seems more reasonable to welcome them than to be kicked out...

Mr. Nakamura clearly accepted Akiko Yonehara's statement and helped carry out a tray of tea, seemingly wanting to leave a good impression on everyone in the organization.

In the living room on the other side

While Akiko Yonehara and Ms. Nakamura were preparing tea, everyone in the organization had already taken their seats.

Their actions made Ms. Sakai and Ms. Shimoda even more uneasy.

Before long, Akiko Yonehara and Mr. Nakamura brought out the tea.

As they took their seats, and given that the members of the organization were all easygoing, the atmosphere gradually warmed up after some introductions...

"Eh?"

Ms. Nakamura had clearly forgotten how she had almost been scared to death by the tequila earlier, and she covered her mouth with a surprised gasp.

"Ms. Minami is actually a famous TV presenter on Nichiuri TV?!"

"No no,"

Rena Mizunashi waved her hand modestly.

"I wouldn't call myself famous, I just worked for two more years."

"Right now, I just host the morning news..."

"That's pretty impressive too!"

Mr. Nakamura initially looked envious, then sighed regretfully.

"I actually wanted to be a host back then, but unfortunately my abilities were limited, so I chose to be a teacher."

"The teacher is very nice too,"

Rena Mizunashi smiled.

"With a holiday, I can travel with my companions."

"Mr. Nakamura is still a teacher at Beika Elementary School, which is something many people can only dream of!"

"Haha, let's not talk about us,"

Hearing this, Nakamura-sensei felt a surge of pride. His gaze towards Tequila and the others lost its fear; instead, he asked with some curiosity,

"So, these gentlemen and ladies are also... from Nichiri TV?"

She said this with a hint of insecurity.

I've never heard of Nichiri TV being involved in any organized crime group that needed to maintain a bunch of thugs at all times...

Or is it that journalists nowadays are starting to adopt the unconventional approach of the art world?

"this........"

Rena Mizunashi also stiffened somewhat.

She certainly couldn't reveal their real professions; she couldn't very well say that these people were all experts in interpersonal relationships, spending their days studying how to be a good person, could she?

They said they were employees of Nichiri TV...

Even if I told them, I doubt anyone would believe me...

Perhaps driven to desperation, Rena Mizunashi's potential was unleashed, and she suddenly felt a flash of inspiration in her mind.

"band!"

"These are all my friends from the band..."