Originally, Suzuki Shiro Yoru didn't want to go. However, the offer they gave was simply too high.
120,000 yen...
The salary was double that of similar positions!
Suzuki Shiro Yoru knew they had an ulterior motive. They were offering extra money because of his tall and handsome appearance.
They hoped to use this as a gimmick to attract more customers to the aquarium.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. I never thought the day would come.
One day, I, Shiro Yoru, would actually be able to make a living off my looks.
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The HR manager called him in for a brief interview.
The man, whose face was covered in stubble, didn't even last three minutes:
“Mr. Suzuki, you're hired. Please come with me.”
“Okay.”
Shiro Yoru trailed behind, following the HR manager out of the Miwa Talent Market.
They got into the HR manager's brown sedan and headed to the aquarium to sign the contract.
Before long, they reached their destination.
In the upper right corner of the building was a logo of a dolphin perched on a rice character icon.
The HR manager led him to the staff lounge and instructed:
“Mr. Suzuki, I’m going to talk to the director. Please wait here for a while.”
“Okay, no problem.”
Shiro Yoru agreed and sat down on the sofa.
The walls weren’t well insulated. He could clearly hear their conversation without even getting up.
“Double salary? Are you kidding me?”
“Director, please let me explain.”
Shiro Yoru instantly understood.
They were going to cut the deal first and then talk about it later...
Actually, it didn't really matter whether they were being deceived or not. As long as the money was right, none of it was a problem.
Shiro Yoru sat there for about five or six minutes, but the two of them still hadn't reached a conclusion.
He felt the urge to go to the bathroom and got up to ask a staff member for directions:
“Excuse me, where is the restroom?”
“Go left, then go through the corridor and turn right.”
“Thank you.”
There were many tourists here, bustling about.
Just at the underwater tunnel, there were over thirty tourists taking pictures.
Shiro Yoru finished his business and turned to go back.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks halfway there.
The towering unicorn hairstyle in front of him was deeply memorable.
Huh, isn't that the strong woman who subdued the criminal yesterday?
Since she’s here, then the other one...
Thinking this, Shiro Yoru shifted his gaze.
He soon spotted Kudo Shinichi wearing a red jacket to the woman’s right.
Perhaps it was because the surrounding temperature was lower, Mori Ran was wearing a thick coat:
“I really like this one-piece dress, what about you?”
Kudo Shinichi turned his head, unable to meet her gaze:
“This… this is good.”
Mori Ran walked behind him, looking unhappy.
Getting praise from an arrogant, straight male was truly a difficult feat:
“Is that all?”
“Yeah, if you want to know if it looks good, just ask your mom. Anyway, you’re going to have dinner together tonight, right?”
“Hey, how did you know that?”
Kudo Shinichi didn't want to answer and avoided the question:
“Wow, isn’t that a stingray?”
Mori Ran felt like she was being teased and her expression quickly soured.
She clenched her fists, like a volcano about to erupt:
“Answer me quickly! I haven't told Sonoko or Dad yet, how could you know about dinner tonight? Did you secretly look at my phone when I wasn’t looking?”
Kudo Shinichi rolled his eyes and explained what he had observed in detail:
“No, you have a fashion magazine that you don't usually buy in your bag, and there’s also a business card. Plus, you're very confident about your clothes, you must have been chosen as a model and had your picture taken on the way here, which made you proudly buy this magazine. Sonoko has a cold today and you seem to have plans for tonight, so you’re probably going to have dinner with…”
Halfway through, Kudo Shinichi saw a familiar face and immediately changed the subject:
“Oh, Mr. Suzuki, what a coincidence.”
Shiro Yoru forced a smile and replied briefly:
“Yeah.”
As he walked past earlier, he had overheard Kudo Shinichi’s deduction and analysis.
This guy's deductive observation skills are top-notch. If only he was more careful when looking for evidence, he might become a famous detective in the future.
Thinking this, Shiro Yoru stopped himself. He wasn't close to this couple:
“Sorry, I have something else to do. I'll go first.”
Unbeknownst to him, the area in front was filled with tourists, forming layers upon layers. He didn't know what was happening.
Shiro Yoru, unsure of the cause, stepped forward.
Kudo Shinichi’s pupils dilated and became serious. He instructed:
“Ran, call the staff over quickly! Quickly!”
He then ran towards the crowd, pushing his way in:
“Excuse me, please move aside.”
Because of his height advantage, Shiro Yoru had an exceptional field of vision.
Standing on the outskirts of the crowd, he looked inside.
He saw a man with yellow hair lying on the floor next to the tunnel wall.
He was wearing a blue jacket, and black blood, like oil, was spilling from his buttocks.
No way, another dead person?
Is this bleeding or oil leakage? This is so unscientific.
【Detecting blood that is beyond the norm. 】
【This ability has been added to the Points Mall. 】
【Ability Name: Dark Blood. 】
【Ability Type: Passive Trigger. 】
【Ability Description: After changing the color of the blood, it enhances resistance to abnormal states. 】
Suzuki Shiro Yoru shook his head silently. He didn’t want to change the color of his blood.
Seeing that the man was not moving, a passerby approached with concern:
“Sir, are you okay?”
Kudo Shinichi squeezed out of the crowd and began directing the scene:
“Step back, everyone step back a little.”
This would allow for better air circulation.
He went to the man's side, crouched down, and touched his neck.
There was an artery there. Touching it was similar to a Chinese medicine practitioner taking someone’s pulse.
However, this guy is a high school student, right?
His autopsy skills are so proficient. Where did he learn them?
After a moment, Kudo Shinichi released his hand and shook his head slightly. It seemed that the man had already passed away.
He pulled open the man's clothes, examined the wound, and revealed the dagger in the plastic bag at his feet.
At that moment, Shiro Yoru’s eyelids twitched violently.
The surrounding azure ocean world suddenly turned black and white.
Here it comes, here it comes again...
He shuddered, suddenly feeling listless.
On the man’s corpse, several bright red lights appeared.
【Clue: Bloody Dagger. 】
【Explanation: The handle is very clean and there are no fingerprints left. 】
【Clue: Electrocution Marks. 】
Based on the description, he came to the relevant conclusion.
To avoid leaving fingerprints, there must be some kind of cover-up.
Suzuki Shiro Yoru looked around and noticed that many people were wearing gloves.
Strange...
Didn’t they wear autumn clothes yesterday? Why are they wearing winter clothes today?
Seeing that everyone was dressed this way, Shiro Yoru didn't dare say anything more.
Mori Ran ran over, leading a man wearing a hat:
“Shinichi, I've brought the staff over.”
Kudo Shinichi looked serious and commanded:
“Please seal off the entrances and exits of the aquarium immediately and call the police!”
Initially, the staff member was reluctant.
Under Kudo's scolding, he hurriedly decided to obey.
Ten minutes later, the police arrived at the scene.
Muge Police Inspector entered the tunnel and saw the tall, handsome Shiro Yoru the moment he entered:
“Mr. Suzuki, you’re here too.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Kudo Shinichi standing between them:
“They said there was a kid giving orders and being very arrogant at the scene. It’s you.”
Kudo Shinichi was a little embarrassed and explained:
“I just happened to be at the scene with Ran, so I came over.”
Coincidence???
Muge Police Inspector’s expression froze, and his eyes took on a subtle change.
I've been on so many cases with you, how can you say that with a clear conscience?