In the following days, the two practically turned into "indoor enthusiasts," rarely leaving their home and immersing themselves in a familiar environment.
Surprisingly, neither of them felt bored. If Senichi was alone during his usual holidays at home, he would have been thinking of finding something to do to pass the time after half a day.
However, the time the two spent together passed quickly, and Senichi didn't feel a hint of boredom, especially after Ayako's recovery... hehehe...
Well, they went to the Tropical Land.
Of course, after staying at home for a few days, even two people who loved quietness would plan to go out for a change. After all, staying longer wouldn't be a peaceful daily life but rather a stagnation.
These two days happened to be in the comfortable season. Although it was already early summer, the temperature had risen a bit compared to the day of Senichi's engagement, but as long as they wore short sleeves, it still belonged to the temperature range of neither cold nor hot.
Because they were going to the Tropical Land and not traveling far, the two simply packed some snacks and drinks and set off by car.
However, what Senichi didn't expect was that, within this amusement park, a serious operation was quietly unfolding in the shadows...
And some people were even subjected to consecutive interrogations, enduring unimaginable heavy pressure.
"So? Have you spilled the beans about our date today?"
On an open-air table, Sato Miwako, dressed in a cool halter top, supported her chin with her hand while staring at Takagi with a scrutinizing look.
"N-No, not at all!"
Facing Sato Miwako's "death stare," Takagi waved his hands, "I really didn't spill the beans this time. I resisted!"
"Really!?" Sato Miwako looked skeptical.
"Well... really! I tried very hard this time!" Takagi defended himself, "Not only that, but I also deliberately misled them!"
"Misled?" Sato Miwako raised an eyebrow, "How did you mislead them?"
"I put tickets for this week's Giants team match at Tokyo Dome in my office drawer." Takagi grinned, "This way, they should all be lurking over there now..."
"Ah, really..." Sato Miwako visibly relaxed upon hearing this, sighing while supporting her chin, "We just wanted to have a simple date, and it turned into such a complicated situation, like some undercover operation..."
Speaking of this, Sato Miwako looked at Takagi with a hint of jealousy and said, "I didn't expect you to be so popular, Takagi..."
"It's not like that..." Takagi sweated, "It's not me who's popular..."
Suddenly, a cold chill ran down Takagi's spine, as if countless eyes were staring at him from a distance, making him shiver involuntarily.
Takagi turned his head to look around, but found nothing unusual.
"What's wrong?" Sato Miwako asked when she saw Takagi looking like he was searching for something, "What are you looking at?"
"Oh, it's nothing..." Takagi turned back, laughed nervously, and said, "Maybe I'm just being paranoid..."
But just because Takagi didn't notice didn't mean there was nothing going on. In the bushes not far from the two, a man wearing a hat made of branches was holding binoculars, reporting on their situation.
"This is Team D with Fukui and Nakagawa! Takagi and Sato are currently within our surveillance range!"
"This is Team B with Miyazaki and Oda, we have arrived at the location behind the target!"
"This is Team E with Saitoh and Sogawa! We have successfully found a suitable position and are currently filming at the counter! The evidence is conclusive!!"
"Send over the evidence; I want to make sure he can't argue afterward!"
On a disguised amusement park vehicle, Shiratori looked at several screens in front of him and calmly said, "Everyone else, stay vigilant and do not let your guard down!"
After Speaking this, Shiratori's eyes showed a trace of gloom, and a terrifying smile appeared on his lips. "After all, our operation today is not just to monitor their date...
If there is any unusual discovery or overly intimate behavior, report it immediately!"
"Speaking of this... there's actually something strange... I don't know if I should report it."
A somewhat hesitant voice came through the radio.
"Hmm?" Shiratori was puzzled, then asked, "There's no need to hesitate. If you find something strange, just say it!"
"Well... usually, Detective Sato usually looks capable..."
Fukui, holding binoculars, looked at Sato Miwako, and his eyes almost turned into heart shapes. "But today, Detective Sato's outfit is just too cute!"
"Completely different from the usual outfits..."
Shiratori looked at his notebook in contemplation and said, "This situation is too dangerous... It might lead Takagi to make some inappropriate moves that we absolutely cannot allow...
Miyazaki and Oda, the two of you immediately execute Operation Plan 108 from the 'Defense C Manual'! Failure is not an option!"
Upon hearing the report that the two were maintaining a good atmosphere, Shiratori decisively initiated the interception plan.
However, just as the two were ready to disguise themselves and begin the operation to disrupt their good mood, another urgent report came through the radio.
"Attention, attention! The situation has changed!" Fukui, acting as an observer with binoculars, suddenly reported anxiously, "There is an outsider... it's Detective Senichi and Miss Suzuki!"
"What!? Could it be a pre-arranged double date!?" Shiratori, upon hearing the report through the radio, stood up involuntarily, "Have these two... progressed to this stage already!?"
Generally, when two people start dating, they spend time alone together. After all, in the beginning, they might be a bit shy when spending time together, so there is usually an adjustment period after they start dating.
Once the relationship between the two gradually stabilizes, some couples, due to feeling a bit uncomfortable being alone and fearing awkward situations, invite stable couples who are friends to act as a "mediator."
Firstly, having a comparison, having a "role model" makes it easier for the two newcomers to relax.
Secondly, a double date avoids awkwardness, and in a situation where everyone knows each other, it not only allows for conversations between couples but also opens up topics between friends.
At the same time, it signals to the outside world that the two are in a relationship, carrying many implications.
But overall, the situation was not good for them!
If this four-person date were to proceed smoothly, the relatively reserved relationship between the recently started Takagi and Sato Miwako would undoubtedly make breakthrough due to this date.
Miwako Sato's Line of Defence was in a major crisis!!