Chapter 488

Conan Edogawa stopped his wild speculations and asked directly, "Who looks like Ai Haibara? Could it be Sonoko-neechan?"

The time Sonoko Suzuki was targeted by Gin, her new hairstyle was almost identical to Ai Haibara's, even Gin was fooled. Shinryu Samikawa was also there at the time and saw Sonoko Suzuki with that hairstyle.

But hairstyle aside, his choice of words is strikingly similar! Mr. Hanchuan can't be as face-blind as Gin, can he?

Kagawa Shinryu was very frank: "Sera Masumi. Don't you think she looks like her?"

Conan Edogawa: "...Indeed."

You know what, you really do know! Sera Masumi does look a bit like Ai Haibara!

Perhaps due to the age difference, he was more familiar with Ai Haibara in her elementary school student form, so he thought Ai Haibara looked like the girl in the photo who looked like a middle school student, and overlooked Sera Masumi.

These three people clearly look very similar!

The person in the photo must be Sera Masumi's relative, right? She looks a lot like Ai Haibara, could she also be Ai Haibara's relative?

But Haibara grew up in the organization and her parents died early. If you ask her what relatives she has, Akemi Miyano might know a little, but Haibara is probably completely clueless, only knowing that Shuichi Akai is her cousin.

Ai Haibara's expression also became somewhat serious.

After all, she doesn't look in the mirror all day, nor does she stare at her own photos every day. Although she has met Sera Masumi, she doesn't feel that she looks much like her. But after what Sugikawa Shinryu said, and seeing Edogawa Conan's reaction, she herself is a little uncertain.

"Does it really look that similar?"

"Their eyes are the most similar," said Hanchuan Shenliu. "Maybe you're related."

The calm and collected Sugawa Shinryu dropped this bombshell, throwing Edogawa Conan and Haibara Ai's minds into complete chaos. Just then, Matsuda Jinpei waved him over, and Sugawa, without any sense of responsibility, walked away.

Matsuda Jinpei had finished filing his complaint and had regained his composure.

Kenji Hagiwara, who inexplicably gained a vacation, sighed: "Fukami Nagare meant well..."

Matsuda Jinpei questioned, "Why aren't you being kind to me? I also want extra vacation time."

"It's just that I haven't had the opportunity yet." Han Chuan Shenliu began to demonstrate his fairness and impartiality. "If you need it, I'll find a bomber to help you get leave next time."

Matsuda Jinpei protested: "Hagi didn't say he needed it!"

Kenji Hagiwara chuckled dryly: "Uh, I told Fukami yesterday that I was disappointed that I couldn't ask the class president for leave together..."

Matsuda Jinpei: "..."

Matsuda Jinpei looked intently at Hagiwara Kenji.

Good heavens! So the main reason was that you said something unnecessary!

No wonder when I complained for so long, you didn't mention a word about Han Chuan's problem, and kept defending him!

Kenji Hagiwara looked away guiltily, saying, "Even though I did say that, most people wouldn't 'help' me get a day off just because I said that."

Matsuda Jinpei concluded: "So, Kankawa did it on purpose."

Han Chuan Shenliu remained expressionless: "It's rare that Mr. Date is here as well. Wouldn't it be better if everyone were present?"

Kenji Hagiwara had to admit, "It's pretty good."

Ultimately, it's just that the wish-granting machine, Hanchuan Shenliu, is a bit too powerful. Putting everything else aside, Hanchuan Shenliu is genuinely good to his friends.

If Matsuda Jinpei were to say one day that he wanted to test his bomb design in real life and make history, Samukawa Shinryu would probably find a way to install it in the White House.

...Well, thankfully, Shinryu has high standards for making friends and doesn't befriend those shady characters. Most people are just "acquaintances" to Shinryu, which makes him feel a little more at ease.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if a friend said they wanted to be the Prime Minister of Japan.

But when it comes to the topic of friends...

Although he rarely gets to participate in group activities, Ida Wataru still finds himself chatting away with his fiancée.

Kenji Hagiwara glanced thoughtfully at the loving engaged couple, then turned and asked, "Does Fukami-sensei want to get a girlfriend too?"

"...?" Hanchuan Shenliu was stunned for a moment. "Are you serious?"

"Of course, are you coming to the social event?" Kenji Hagiwara stroked his chin. "Right now, I don't think there'll be any problem, right?"

Matsuda Jinpei turned to look at Kanakawa Shinryu and objectively commented, "Indeed, he's much better than he was a few years ago."

Hanchuan Shenliu: "..."

Suspicion System: [No, there's a big problem! Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda are just used to you, and they have a trust bonus, so the "behind-the-scenes" aura is less effective, leading them to believe you've toned down your presence over the years... But it doesn't work on others! Especially people you've just met!]

"Thank you for reminding me about the expiration date of the Black Curtain Light's environmental protection." Usakabe Saiki thought to himself. "I'll make sure my main body avoids them as much as possible."

However, he usually pays attention to this point, and later he even had the undercover system directly monitor the universal navigation for him, so there is no need to worry about it failing.

As for Kenji Hagiwara's proposal, Shinryu Samakawa declined.

Kenji Hagiwara said regretfully, "Actually, you're quite popular with the policewomen."

Powerful, intelligent, and mysterious—although opinions on this persona are somewhat mixed, just hearing other people describe them is enough to make this trendy persona popular among certain groups.

Many people who have never met Hanchuan Shenliu actually want to see what this consultant looks like in person, so that the rumors can be so outrageous.

Kenji Hagiwara was worried that Shinryu Samakawa would live a lonely life, but now that he saw that Shinryu Samakawa's temperament had become a bit gentler, the matchmaking master was starting to have some ideas.

"Don't even think about it," Hanchuan Shenliu said decisively. "I won't go to those boring social events."

"It won't hurt you to get to know more girls."

Kenji Hagiwara tried to persuade him a couple of times, but when he realized he couldn't change his mind, he gave up.

Forget it, at worst, Xiao Zhenping and I will take care of him in his old age.

Kenji Hagiwara accepted the premise that Shinryu Sakkawa would probably be single for the rest of his life.

As a result, he was hit hard in this regard within a few days.

"Wait, what did you say?"

Kenji Hagiwara asked Miwako Sato with a shocked expression.

He was just there to go to work, but it felt like he was still dreaming, as he heard something that seemed incredibly absurd.

Sato Miwako patiently repeated, "Yumi and Kankawa went on a date and have been missing for two days..."

Date Wataru was also greatly shocked, but he didn't forget to defend Samikawa Shinryu: "He doesn't think he's that kind of person."

Sato Miwako gave him a puzzled look: "What kind of person?"

"It's just... kidnapping or something, Hanchuan wouldn't do such low-level things," Date Wataru said firmly.

“I didn’t say he kidnapped her, did I?” Sato Miwako sighed. “I just wanted to ask if you knew where Yumi went. If not, I’ll call Kankawa. Otherwise, it’ll seem like I suspect him of something.”

Kenji Hagiwara's eyes, which had been glazed over from the shock, refocused: "What exactly happened? Tell me from the beginning. When did they become acquainted? I remember their relationship was pretty average back in police academy."

Sato Miwako then began to explain.

Since they were all police academy students in the same year, Sato Miwako had a better relationship with Samikawa Shinryu than other people in the Metropolitan Police Department. Therefore, if she asked him for help, there was a higher probability that Samikawa Shinryu would come.

Knowing that Shinryu Hakkawa was quite fond of food, Miwako Sato used to frequently obtain information about good restaurants from Yumi Miyamoto, who was interested in such things, and then give it to Shinryu Hakkawa as a thank-you gift for helping him solve cases. However, at this stage, Shinryu Hakkawa was more familiar with Miwako Sato, who was in the same department as him, and only had an impression of Yumi Miyamoto, without much interaction with her.

However, after being asked for help by Yumi Miyamoto and running into her ex-boyfriend, their relationship inexplicably progressed rapidly. It is said that Yumi Miyamoto is now almost using Shinryu Samakawa as a relationship consultant.

The cheerful and outgoing E person is just that awesome.

Miwako Sato said, "Yumi also commented that Kankawa has a very clear understanding of this aspect, and that chatting with him was very rewarding."

Upon hearing this, Kenji Hagiwara thought, "...???"

Huh? A relationship counselor? Is it Hankawa Shinryu?

He was really full of questions.

Although he believed that Shinryu could do anything well, when it came to love... anyone with eyes could see that he was a lifelong single... He and Miyamoto Yumi were truly a pair of people, one daring to say it and the other daring to believe it!

According to Miwako Sato, Yumi Miyamoto's relationship counseling basically involved sending emails, but since Shinryu Samakawa didn't charge her, Yumi Miyamoto felt a little embarrassed and decided to treat him to a meal.

We had already made plans twice before, and Sato Miwako was there the first two times, but this time she had to work overtime, so Miyamoto Yumi and Samikawa Shinryu went alone. As a result, Miyamoto Yumi disappeared for two days after that.

"Well, if it were anyone else, I would just ask them directly," Sato Miwako said helplessly. "But if it's Kankawa, it just feels weird if I ask him, like I'm suspecting him... Although it would feel like I'm suspecting anyone else if I asked, it's different with Kankawa, you know?"

I understand. It's because Shinryu Hanchuan is suspected every day that people like them, who have a fairly good relationship with him, especially those like Miwako Sato, with whom they have an awkward relationship, don't want Shinryu Hanchuan to feel suspected from their side, even if it's just a misunderstanding.

Unfortunately, neither Wataru Date nor Kenji Hagiwara knew where Yumi Miyamoto had gone.

"I'll ask for you." Kenji Hagiwara didn't want to put Miwako Sato in a difficult position any longer. "Don't worry, he won't misunderstand if I ask."

Sato Miwako nodded, trusting that Hagiwara Kenji could handle it, and watched as he called Samikawa Shinryu.

"...Hmm?" Han Chuan Shenliu answered the phone a little slowly, but he did. "Is there a case at this hour?"

Kenji Hagiwara replied cautiously, "It's not certain yet whether it's a case; we'll have to judge based on your answer."

Hanchuan Shenliu seemed to sense something amiss, and his tone became a little more serious, finally sounding less like he was sleepwalking: "What, am I a suspect?"

“It’s not impossible if you want to be one,” Kenji Hagiwara asked. “When was the last time you saw Yumi Miyamoto?”

Han Chuan Shenliu instantly understood: "She's missing? Then I should indeed be considered a suspect. But unfortunately, the last time I saw her was last week."

"Didn't you two plan to have dinner together recently?" Kenji Hagiwara asked, puzzled.

“Something came up, so I emailed her to say that I was delayed, and she replied that she planned to reschedule for another day.”

Kenji Hagiwara frowned: "It seems you don't have any clues here."

"Not necessarily."

Hanchuan Shenliu said, "If it were Miyamoto Yumi who was kidnapped, I would probably know what the culprit's purpose is—I've said it before, ex-boyfriends are troublesome."

Hagihara Kenji: "…………"

So you've been advising against breaking up, not staying together, haven't you?!