Chapter 180

"That’s impossible, he’s still a high school student!"

Sato Miwako said helplessly from the side.

"Inspector! We found the lungs of those girls!"

A young officer ran over to report to Megure.

Upon hearing the report, Inspector Megure’s face turned serious:

"Apologies, I must take my leave!"

"Sato, finish the handover and go home to rest! You aren't needed here anymore!"

"Yes!"

Sato Miwako did not refuse Inspector Megure’s kindness and agreed.

She turned to look at Kisaki Eri and Hoshino Ki:

"You two, don't leave yet, wait for me. I'll be out in a moment."

With that, she entered the crime scene.

The scene was in chaos.

The small area was surrounded by layers of police tape.

Officers were busy cleaning up the aftermath.

They moved the girls' bodies from the warehouse, along with the deer antlers, to the center of the courtyard.

The girls' lungs were also removed one by one.

They were placed in glass jars.

From the frost covering the surface of the jars, it was clear...

The murderer had kept them in a refrigerator...

Seeing the case was solved, Hoshino Ki prepared to leave.

Just as he stepped across the police tape.

"Hello, wait! Are you Hoshino Ki?"

Suddenly, a microphone was shoved into Hoshino Ki’s face.

What the hell!?

Hoshino Ki frowned.

He stepped back, wanting to put some distance between himself and the microphone.

Who knew he would bump directly into Kisaki Eri, who was following behind him.

"Ah!"

Kisaki Eri didn't have time to react to the impact.

She stumbled, losing her footing, and was about to fall.

Hoshino Ki turned and wrapped his arms around her waist.

Kisaki Eri had actually prepared herself to hit the ground.

But with a blink, she landed in a warm embrace.

A cool scent instantly reached her nose.

Kisaki Eri looked up at Hoshino Ki, dazed.

Those dark, deep eyes made her unable to look away.

"Excuse me..."

The reporter on the side awkwardly made a sound.

"Ah, sorry!"

Kisaki Eri instantly snapped back to reality and rose from Hoshino Ki’s arms.

She straightened her clothes.

Then, with a composed expression, she walked to Hoshino Ki’s side.

The "gossip soul" within the reporter suddenly erupted.

He gestured to his colleague holding the camera.

Then he moved the microphone directly in front of Kisaki Eri:

"May I ask... are you and Hoshino-kun a couple?"

"!!!"

Kisaki Eri stood frozen.

After carefully processing the reporter's words, a red flush suddenly rose on her cheeks.

Hoshino Ki turned to look at Kisaki Eri.

His dark eyes stared straight at her.

Kisaki Eri happened to look at him at that exact moment.

The instant their gazes met.

Kisaki Eri hurriedly looked away.

She said to the reporter:

"No, we aren't!"

Reporters are always relentless when pursuing the news they want.

He poked the microphone forward again:

"But I saw you blushing, why is that?"

Kisaki Eri was stuck in place, unable to respond.

"Hehehe..."

Having navigated the legal world for so many years, she had never encountered such a situation.

How was she supposed to answer this?

"So, are you actually nursing a secret crush?"

The reporter’s questions were pressing, with the air of someone who wouldn't stop until they got something.

The black camera lens was pointed at Kisaki Eri.

Facing the reporter's badgering, she found herself unable to cope.

A bead of sweat rolled down Kisaki Eri’s forehead.

She shifted her feet slightly backward!

At this moment, Hoshino Ki stepped forward, blocking the camera:

"Move aside!"

The cold voice startled everyone present.

Kisaki Eri stepped forward and grabbed Hoshino Ki.

Hoshino Ki turned to look at Kisaki Eri.

He saw Kisaki Eri shaking her head slightly at him.

"Sorry, we are not accepting interviews right now."

Sato Miwako had just finished her handover and walked over.

Seeing Hoshino Ki being pestered by the reporter, she immediately came to help.

With Sato Miwako’s help, the reporter was escorted away from the scene.

To express gratitude for Hoshino Ki’s life-saving act.

Sato Miwako suggested inviting the two of them to her home as guests.

Kisaki Eri, standing nearby, also expressed a desire to treat Hoshino Ki to a grand meal.

After the two women discussed it together, they reached a decision.

The three of them went to Sato Miwako’s home.

It was supposed to be the two women treating Hoshino Ki grandly.

But unexpectedly, it turned into this current scene.

At the dining table.

Sato Miwako and Kisaki Eri hit it off immediately after getting to know each other.

The two of them began toasting each other, and the situation spiraled out of control.

"I’ve already decided to get a divorce! Ran will live with me!"

Kisaki Eri was a bit drunk.

There were two distinct flushes on her cheeks.

"Exactly! In my opinion, that so-called 'Sleeping Mouri Kogoro' is completely unworthy of you!"

Sato Miwako held a wine glass.

Her eyes had a hazy, unfocused look.

"Great minds think alike!"

The two clinked their glasses together.

Then, they tilted their heads back and downed the drinks.

Hoshino Ki was not yet 18, so he couldn't drink alcohol.

So he could only silently eat his meal and drink... juice.

After three rounds of drinks, both women were slumped over the dining table.

Hoshino Ki frowned slightly.

Was this their idea of treating him grandly?

Hoshino Ki checked the time.

It was very late.

Looking at the state of these two, he knew they wouldn't be going home today.

Hoshino Ki opened his phone and sent a text to Miyano Akemi:

[Not coming back tonight, you guys go to sleep early.]

Clicked send.

After sending the message, Hoshino Ki put his phone in his pocket.

Hoshino Ki walked between Kisaki Eri and Sato Miwako.

He reached out and placed his hands on their arms, giving them a gentle push:

"Hey! Wake up!"

"Hmm?"

"Huh?"

Both were in a state of total incoherence.

Kisaki Eri’s eyes were hazy and soft.

She was wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.

Her seductive, mature gaze made one want to swallow hard.

Sato Miwako was lazy and casual.

Just like a clingy little kitten.

The moment she saw Hoshino Ki’s face, she lunged toward him.

Hoshino Ki didn't dodge.

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