It was a huge pool with a piece of land next to it, where several staff members dressed in white stood quietly holding small buckets. In the pool, sea lions with smooth, shiny bodies played freely. Some climbed onto the artificial rocks to pose, causing the tourists at the railing to scream.
"So cute."
"Really so cute, I want Mom to build a sea lion pool at home."
"Sonoko, that's too much. But they really are cute."
The three girls leaned on the railing, extremely excited.
"Actually, this isn't even the cutest part. You'll be even more surprised later." Yukiko said mysteriously, keeping them in suspense.
"Auntie Yuki..."
"Big Sister Yukiko."
Kazuha was scared by Yukiko's gaze and quickly corrected herself.
"Oh my, Kazuha, did you need something?" Yukiko instantly smiled brightly.
Secretly, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Big Sister Yukiko, do you mean there's something even cuter to see later?"
"Of course. Later there will be penguins, polar bears... mmm, those fluffy animals, just thinking about them makes me want to hug them." Yukiko said with a giggle, holding her face.
"Ran, that reasoning maniac's mom is really lively."
Sonoko still wasn't used to Yukiko's liveliness.
"Haha~" Ran was the same.
Vermouth didn't speak, her eyes under the sunglasses constantly scanning the artificial rocks: If Gin arranged an ambush here, these artificial rocks are the only good ambush spot.
However, she didn't notice anything unusual.
Heiji glanced at the artificial rocks and ignored them.
[Although the artificial rocks are suitable for an ambush, they're only suitable for planting bombs. Hiding people or using hidden weapons is impossible.]
"Wow, so cute."
Kazuha and the other two girls exclaimed again.
The sea lions accurately caught the small fish thrown by the staff, swallowed them, and didn't forget to shake the water off their heads, causing the tourists to scream.
Heiji smiled faintly; this kind of animal most easily aroused a woman's maternal instinct.
"Heiji, let's go, let's go to the next one."
Kazuha and Sonoko held Heiji's arms on either side, leaning against him happily, their faces full of bliss.
"Ran, you're not allowed to let Shinichi learn from Heiji." Yukiko looked at the backs of the three and said to Ran.
"Ah, I..."
Ran was originally a bit shy, but her expression soon dimmed: "Shinichi hasn't called me for a long time."
"What? Damn it, that brat. I'm going back to Japan to fix him."
Yukiko put her hands on her hips and shouted angrily.
Kazuha and the others turned back to ask.
"Ah, nothing, nothing."
Ran quickly changed the subject: "Auntie Yuki... Big Sister Yukiko, let's hurry up and follow them."
"Mm mm, I'll listen to Ran."
Yukiko followed Ran with a smile.
Polar Circle Area, a vast expanse of artificial icebergs, and even an artificial iceberg canyon.
"Penguins, it's penguins."
The three girls' eyes lit up, and they ran over quickly, lying on the railing in excitement.
"That makes you this happy? Look towards the canyon."
Following Yukiko's words, the three girls looked towards the canyon, their beautiful eyes widening instantly.
"Polar bear, a snow-white polar bear."
Polar bears, animals native to the Arctic, are extremely rare in Japan. With their thick white fur, although they are the world's largest carnivorous land animals, their charm is undeniable, especially to women—it's a fatal attraction.
Heiji was speechless. The screams in the Polar Circle Area were obviously many times louder than in the Sea Lion Performance Area.
Kazuha and the other two girls, even Yukiko, joined the wave of screams, one after another.
After observing for a while, Vermouth frowned tightly: What exactly is Gin planning?
Glancing at Vermouth, Heiji also frowned: Is that code just Vermouth playing with me? The Polar Circle Area is full of people. If he wants to harm Kazuha and the others, sniping from a distance is difficult, and getting close means there are no suspicious people. What is this woman planning?
"They've appeared in the Polar Circle Area. The next place is the Tropical Rainforest Area. Go prepare."
"No problem. But won't this be a bit sensational?"
"Let it be sensational. Gin doesn't care about causing a disturbance."
Two blond men in black blended into the crowd.
The group walked towards the Tropical Rainforest Area.
"The penguins and polar bears just now were so cute."
"Exactly, exactly. I really want a penguin."
"I'd rather have a polar bear cub. Hugging it must be so comfortable."
Hearing Sonoko's words, Kazuha and Ran's eyes lit up; clearly, they agreed with her.
"Actually, I really want to hug you guys, you're so cute."
Suddenly, Yukiko hugged the three girls, smiling beautifully.
Helpless, the three girls could only let Yukiko hug them, giggling.
In front of the Tropical Rainforest Area was a small river with a bridge over it...
"We're here. Once we cross the bridge, we'll enter the real tropical rainforest. There are lots of plants and flowers inside."
Yukiko pushed the three girls across the bridge.
"Chris, you've been absent-minded all day. Is something on your mind?"
Vermouth looked at Heiji, pursed her red lips slightly, and smiled charmingly: "It's a secret. Secrets make a woman more charming."
Looking at Vermouth's back, a cold sneer rose on Heiji's lips.
[Tropical Rainforest Area. Looks like this is the last chance.]
Although called the Tropical Rainforest Area, and possessing tall trees, they weren't the towering trees of a real rainforest; they were just made to look a bit like one.
However, hiding one or two people was more than enough.
After entering the Tropical Rainforest Area, Heiji raised his alertness to the highest level, standing beside Kazuha and Sonoko. At the slightest disturbance, he would protect the two girls immediately.
As for Ran and the others, that depended on their luck.
"Ready, signal them to act."
Suddenly, more than a dozen people rushed out from behind those big trees in the distance, holding guns in their hands.
"Watch out~~!!!"
Vermouth's face changed drastically, and a "Watch out" blurted out, though her voice wasn't loud.
Yukiko and the girls paused, staring blankly at those people.
Pop pop pop~~!!!
Instantly, countless bullets flew out.
Heiji's face was extremely dark. He casually plucked a large fern leaf next to him and swatted all those bullets away.
The rain of bullets lasted for quite a while.
When it stopped, the people behind the big trees burst into laughter and left happily, leaving the ground covered in bullets.
"Heiji, what's with those kids?"
Kazuha looked confused.
"Why did they shoot us with toy guns?"
Ran bent down to pick up the bullets; they were all BB pellets.
"Damn it, naughty brats. If this were Japan, I'd teach them a lesson."
Sonoko was furious.
"Such naughty kids. But Heiji is amazing too, actually blocking all the bullets."
Yukiko looked at Heiji in surprise.
Vermouth stood frozen in place, completely baffled by Gin's behavior.
[What is going on? A prank?]
Heiji looked solemn.
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