Chapter 563 - THE WARMTH OF HOME (2/2)

Kaito nodded. ”I found it odd when I learned the placement of the bomb. I thought that they wanted to reduce the probability of the bomb being found quickly, but it seemed unnecessary because they took a lot of precautions in the explosion construction.”

Akira continued. ”I also thought about how the placement of the bomb would still not protect the rest of the building. I surmised that the decision was probably an emotional one. Or it was a statement. They wanted to protect or commemorate something through the Crystal Plaza.”

”I looked at the history and found the different types of businesses that were run before the building was demolished. I figured that Bonnie and Clyde probably met in the former Crystal Plaza or at least, they used to go there a lot.”

Akira smiled. ”After a quick review, the only answer was that they used to go to the café in the building. The other businesses in the building did not seem like they would be romantic spots. With that, I was able to make my deduction.”

Taiki's eyes were deep as he thought about this explanation. Kaito was not so patient.

”Continue. I am not going to figure it out.” Kaito said without a hint of embarrassment.

Akira laughed. ”Based on the records, when Bonnie and Clyde met, Bonnie was making hot chocolate. My general conjecture is that they used to go to the café to drink hot chocolate together. Of course, that is my assumption based on presented facts.”

”So, the failsafe code was 'hot chocolate'?” Kaito asked with amusement.

Akira rolled her eyes. ”Do you think that if you had a bomb on hand and it was about to blow, you would have a chance to input all that?”

Taiki's eyes lit up. ”The code was cocoa.”

”Elementary, my dear Watson,” Akira said. ”I thought it would be a numerical code based on this answer. But it turned out that the two were so confident that they did not bother to encrypt the word into a number.”

”My wife is so smart.” Kaito stretched a hand and rubbed the soft black hair which had grown long during the coma.

Akira's cheeks became a little red with pleasure at the compliment. It was not that hard to figure out the code, but the risk was significant. If she had gotten it wrong, someone from the bomb squad would have probably died or sustained serious injuries.

She was happy to hear the praise from someone who cared for her.

”So, what else happened when I was out?” She asked.

Kaito scowled. ”That dreadful Agent Larsen got a promotion again. He put an end to Watch by discovering their location during the bomb threat. That guy knows how to take advantage of a disaster.”

Akira laughed. ”What else?”

Kaito continued telling her about the countless things that happened in the aftermath, including the rise in fame of the girl who was forced to stream the terrible event.. Even though she was miles away from Mountain Ridge and on an unknown island, she felt the warmth of home.