The group then headed to the nocturnal creature zone according to the map.

This area is somewhat similar to the tunnel layout in an aquarium.

Various nocturnal animals line both sides of the passageway.

To create a dark atmosphere, the warm-colored lights in the corridor are not very bright, but they are enough to make people see the path under their feet.

As they walked forward, they looked at the animals on both sides, searching for flying squirrels.

Following the passageway, the group quickly found the flying squirrel.

At the same time, everyone saw a woman standing in front of the flying squirrel's area.

Having learned from Ms. Noi's example, Ayumi and the other two did not rush forward to disturb her.

Instead, he stood still and observed for a while.

They noticed that the woman would occasionally raise her hand to glance at her watch.

"She seems to be waiting for someone!"

After thinking about my interpretation, I felt there was nothing wrong with it, especially considering the woman's subtle gestures as if she were waiting for someone.

Therefore, Conan confidently said:

"Although she wasn't wearing a hat, I think it must be her."

At this moment, Ai looked around, searching for Kyou's figure.

"No."

She did not see Guangyou.

The meaning it represents is self-evident.

"Professor, it's been forty years since we last met, you'd better do your best!" Conan said, hands in his pockets, encouraging Professor Agasa.

"Um!"

At this point, Dr. Agasa did not find it strange.

His face flushed slightly. He took a breath, swallowed hard, and after fully preparing himself mentally, he slowly walked towards the woman.

As the two drew closer, expectant smiles appeared on the faces of Ayumi and the other two.

They were both looking forward to their reunion.

Conan also thought that perhaps Professor Agasa would finally find a girlfriend this time.

"Excuse me, are you...?" Professor Agasa opened his mouth, preparing to greet the woman.

The woman turned her head when she heard the sound, revealing a somewhat masculine face.

She had her eyebrows done, applied mascara, and put on lipstick; she also had some sparse stubble on her chin.

The voice he speaks is also more masculine.

Upon seeing Professor Agasa's face, the woman was visibly startled, then said with a hint of surprise:

"Isn't this the PhD student?"

"A man?" Ayumi, the other two, and Conan were all confused again.

Even Ai's expression changed slightly.

He has a masculine appearance and voice, but he wears women's clothing and makeup.

She also calls Professor Agasa "Little Professor," a nickname often used by close female friends when addressing each other.

this...

Everyone was shocked.

Including Professor Agasa, who approached and struck up a conversation.

Looking at the woman or man in front of him who seemed to know him but whom he didn't, he had no idea what was going on.

"Long time no see!"

The woman, who looks like a man, interlaced her fingers, clenched her fists, and placed them in front of her chest, making a small, feminine gesture.

She or he asked in a "sweet and coquettish" voice:

"Doctor, how have you been lately?"

Before he could fully process what was happening, Professor Agasa nodded subconsciously.

...