Chapter 17 - Great Gatsby

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Mizuki stares at her surrounding. 

"You're sending me where?"

Fukuzawa flips through his copy of the file. "Ranpo wants to meet Poe."

"I thought he was staying in America?"

"Fitzgerald is here to bargain." Fukuzawa hums. "He'll give us Eyes of god in exchange for something only you can provide him."

"A kiss?" Mizuki raises her brow.

"No," He hums. "He didn't tell me, but I trust you."

Mizuki laughs. "Did he hint at it?"

"Here's the meeting spot. I'll send Ranpo with you-" Fukzuawa hands Mizuki a slip of paper.

"Alright," Mizuki hums. "Shall I grab him?"

"Stay safe."

"Mhm," Mizuki grins. "Can I give a kiss?"

"Mm," Fukuzawa hums quietly, and Mizuki pecks his cheek. "Stay safe."

"Of course," Mizuki grins as she leaves the room.

"Ranpo-chan!" Mizuki sings. "Time to fetch your friend!"

Ranpo looks up from his pile of snacks. "Hm? Poe?"

"Mhm!" Mizuki waves the paper. "I have a job specifically for the great detective!"

"Well, if you put it that way..." Ranpo grins. "Then I'll have no choice but to join you!"

"That's right," Mizuki beams. "Let's go!"

Ranpo follows her through the streets, holding her hand to make sure he didn't get lost.

"Did you figure it out?"

"I think he wants to meet us at that cafe,"

"He's still rich, huh?" Mizuki hums. "He never lost in this life."

"I think he owes you for that."

"Then why does he want something only I can give him?"

"He wants your forgiveness, I guess," Ranpo shrugs. "Let's go!"

Mizuki steps into the cafe, and spots the blonde in the back with Poe.

"Good morning!" Fitzgerald smiles.

"Pleasure seeing you here," Mizuki switches to English effortlessly. "What did you need in exchange?"

"He's not exactly under me," Fitzgerald hums. "I just came here to have tea with you."

"Hm," Mizuki smiles.

"Mi-chan!" Dazai sings. "Lovely seeing you here."

"Hm," Mizuki smiles. "What did we need? For you to be here personally?"

"Long time no see, Dazai." Ranpo smiles. "I'd like a milk tea with pearls, please."

"I'll take black tea," Mizuki smiles. "You two?"

"I'm paying,"

"In that case-" Mizuki starts as a joke.

"Do you have sake?"

"You alcoholic," Mizuki sighs. "Add another bottle."

"Are you going to outdrink me?" Dazai smiles.

"Don't get drunk while doing business, now," Fitzgerald hums. "Edgar?"

"Ranpo-san."

"Let's go!"

"Make sure you keep him close! Ranpo gets lost easily!" Mizuki calls after the two as they rush out. "So?"

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