Chapter 297
Conan Edogawa's instinctive reaction was so hurtful that he was a little embarrassed and tried to make amends.
"What I mean is, how could Brother Bo Ye become a criminal, right?"
Usakabe Saiki said quietly, "Last time at Professor Agasa's house, the way you looked at me was as if I had killed someone... No, you actually suspected that I killed Professor Agasa, didn't you?"
Conan Edogawa: "..."
Heiji Hattori, unaware of this, was quite out of sorts and even mocked him, saying, "Huh? Conan, your misjudgment is a bit too much!"
Conan Edogawa chuckled dryly: "Hahaha, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."
What are you laughing at? You were wrong about that scene too! Hattori, stop talking nonsense when you're not the one experiencing it!
Usaku Saiki didn't tease her too much, poking Conan Edogawa's forehead: "Alright, you and your Heiji can continue playing, I'm going to keep Ran and Kazuha company."
After saying that, Bo Yezaki turned and left without hesitation.
Once they were sure it was just the two of them, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but ask, "Does he suspect you? Does he just assume you should be involved in these things with me?"
He inquired about the child's case, and then seemed to know there was a secret between the two of them, so he deliberately left them alone before leaving... His attitude was quite subtle...
"...Is it possible?" Conan Edogawa squinted, "that in his eyes, you're no different from an elementary school student?"
Heiji Hattori: "...No way?"
Conan Edogawa rolled his eyes: "When you first met, weren't you just an elementary school student? You haven't seen each other much over the years, and you've only talked on the phone and exchanged emails. What's so strange about him still treating you like a child?"
Hattori Heiji retorted, "I actually started growing taller not long after I met Usui-kun! I'm this tall now! Why do you still treat me like an elementary school student!"
After the two bickered, Conan Edogawa finally calmed down about his idol's crime and was able to rationally persuade him to turn himself in.
Conan Edogawa met his idol at the scene of the incident and completely replicated his idol's actions, successfully persuading Ray Curtis with his words and his status as a fan.
However, after learning from Ray Curtis's reason for killing, Conan Edogawa felt extremely distressed.
Ray Curtis's scandal was indeed false, but the scandal fabricated by that journalist had such a huge impact that it caused his wife immense mental distress, ultimately leading to her suicide. Even if he had won the lawsuit, he couldn't have gotten his wife back.
So Ray Curtis, seeking revenge, actually tried drugs, hoping to lure out the reporter and kill him to avenge his wife.
...Sigh, whatever the reason, since someone was killed, Conan Edogawa can't ignore it, and Ray Curtis has to go to jail.
At least Ray Curtis is planning to turn himself in, so he no longer has to prove to the police in front of everyone that his idol is a murderer...
Conan Edogawa walked down the stairs with a heavy heart, and together with Heiji Hattori, who was waiting downstairs to meet him out of concern, they headed towards the lobby.
Neither of them spoke, and a tense atmosphere surrounded them.
—Then they saw Usaku Saiki.
To be precise, it was Usaku Saiki who was chatting with Ran Mouri and Kazuha Toyama.
The handsome and stylish young man was smiling and talking to the two beautiful high school girls, making them smile and their unease and anxiety caused by the sudden case disappear without a trace.
Hattori Heiji: "..."
Conan Edogawa: "..."
Their mood suddenly changed from depressed to another kind of depressed.
Hattori Heiji stared at them: "...So, he did tell us earlier that he went to keep Kazuha and Miss Ran company."
Conan Edogawa stared intently: "Yeah, so what are you unhappy about?"
"You're the one who's unhappy! Don't you like Miss Ran? My relationship with Kazuha is different from yours!"
"Huh? Try saying that to Miss He Ye's face?"
The two argued quietly for a bit, then stopped because of some inexplicable feeling of shared misery.
They are similar in some ways.
For example, when they encounter a case, they will subconsciously leave the people around them and run to solve the case. Usually when they come back, they see their friends worried and complaining, but seeing how happy they are, they feel helpless and unwilling to ruin the situation.
This is the first time I've ever seen a situation like today, where someone comes back after solving a case and finds the other person chatting happily with someone else, seemingly having forgotten about me.
Because of the angle, Kazuha Toyama was the first to spot Heiji Hattori staring in their direction, and quickly waved, "Heiji!"
Ran Mouri finally spotted Conan Edogawa and said helplessly, "Why are you running around again!"
Conan Edogawa chuckled dryly.
Bo Yezaki smiled and asked, "Is everything resolved?"
Conan Edogawa almost started a conversation, but he slammed on the brakes and let Heiji Hattori take over.
"Okay, it's all sorted out. Someone should be turning themselves in soon."
“That’s good.” Bo Yezaki said with emotion, “The girls have been worried about you. Now that your problem is solved, hurry up and comfort them. I can’t be there every time.”
Conan Edogawa & Heiji Hattori: "…………???"
That sounds a bit like the aroma of tea!
Shortly after, news came from the police that the perpetrator had turned himself in. The chaotic events of the night were finally over, and the group decided to return to their hotel to rest.
After asking around, I found out that Kogoro Mouri and his group were staying at the same hotel as Saiki Usaku, so I decided to give him a ride back with me.
"So, is Usaku-nii also going back to Tokyo tomorrow?" Sitting in the taxi, Ran Mouri chatted with Usaku Saiki quite naturally.
When Usaku Saiki wants to be liked, almost no one can escape his charm. Right now, under Edogawa Conan's restrained yet undeniably wary gaze, he smiled and said, "Yeah, what time are you planning to take the Shinkansen? I'll go with you~"
Ran Mouri gave the time without any suspicion.
So the next day, Usui Saiki got up very early—well, it was already noon, but that was early for him—and hitched a ride with the Mori family to the Shinkansen platform.
When Hattori Heiji saw Usuoba Saiki, his lips twitched: "Usuo-nii, didn't you come to Osaka to visit me?"
We just met last night, and you're leaving now?!
Is she really here to see him?! He's going to cause trouble!
Usakata Saiki sighed heavily and patted his shoulder: "I think we probably won't get along. Every time I see you, there's a case. For the sake of peace in Osaka, I'd better leave."
Hattori Heiji: "...???"
What, now that a crime has occurred, it's his fault?!
Hattori Heiji laughed angrily: "So you just happened to come see me, right?!"
"No, that's not it. Why are you so insecure?" Usakabe Saiki looked at him with a questioning gaze. "Of course I came to Osaka specifically for you. After getting off the Shinkansen, I went straight to find you after dropping off my luggage at the hotel. But somehow you and Conan left me behind and didn't even acknowledge me. I even had to comfort your girlfriend..."
As he spoke, Usoppei Saiki's tone became somewhat accusatory.
"Wait, wait, let's not talk about that. Kazuha isn't my girlfriend." Hattori Heiji blushed. "My bad, my bad. I'll definitely make time to entertain you next time!"
Bo Yezaki was satisfied: "Alright."
Then Usui turned around and started talking to Ran Mouri and Kazuha Toyama.
He blended in seamlessly among the girls.
Heiji Hattori sensed that something was amiss.
Having witnessed the whole thing, Conan Edogawa asked, quite puzzled, "So, why did you end up apologizing?"
Wasn't Hattori initially accusing Usaku-kun of not actually coming to hang out with him?
Hattori Heiji: "…………"
Yes, why?
This doubt reached its peak when the Shinkansen arrived, and Usui Saiki boarded the train carrying only a bag.
...With only this much luggage, it's obvious you didn't plan to stay in Osaka for long!
Hattori Heiji began to suspect that Usaku Saiki actually came to Osaka for another purpose, and that seeing him was just a side thing.
However, after getting on the train, Usaku Saiki waved goodbye to him from the window. Hattori Heiji was a polite boy, so he peeked out the window and struck up a conversation.
"When are you coming to Osaka again? There won't be any cases! Really!"
Usoya Saiki: "I'll think about it."
"...Does this even need to be considered?!" Hattori Heiji was annoyed. "Usui-nii, you..."
Kazuha Toyama knew that Heiji Hattori had always cared about Saiki Usaku, so he chimed in, "Usaku-nii, next time you come to Osaka, stay for a few more days. Heiji has been looking forward to meeting you."
Usaku Saiki smiled: "Since it's Kazuha's invitation, I'll definitely accept."
Hattori Heiji: "…………"
He regretted it a little.
What's wrong with Bo Ye? He's so hurtful when he talks to Kudo, but he's so habitually coaxing when he talks to girls... Is this really sexism?!
The Shinkansen has departed, and Kazuha Toyama is making the most of the last bit of time to teach Ran Mouri some tips on how to woo men.
"No changeballs! Straightballs! Straightballs!"
Ran Mouri, already seated on the Shinkansen, smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Yeah, I understand..."
Not long after they finished speaking, as if someone was deliberately going against them, someone muttered to themselves as they passed by: "Can't hit a fastball, I guess I should try a breaking ball first..."
A few people who happened to be passing by exclaimed, "...Officer Takagi!?"
Takagi Wataru was taken aback, only then noticing the Mori group.
"Ah, Mr. Mori, Ms. Ran, and Conan-kun... uh, and who is this?"
Takagi Wataru's gaze fell on Usaku Saiki.
It was his first time meeting Usaku Saiki, and this rather conservative straight man was slightly shocked by Usaku Saiki's outfit.
Is this the trend? Maybe he'd rather be a little old-fashioned... and just wear a suit, that would be fine...
Usakabe Saiki introduces himself: "Hello, my name is Conan, I'm a detective..."
Takagi Wataru was confused, but believed it: "Huh? Are there really this many detectives named Conan lately?"
Conan Edogawa's lips twitched as he said, "Usoba-nii is joking, right, Usoba-nii?"
Usakabe Saiki said regretfully, "Alright, I'm Hattori Heiji. Nice to meet you, officer."
Takagi Wataru hesitated: "Conan-kun just called you Usakuba... and I remember Hattori Heiji's name is something like..."
"...Just kidding. My name is Bo Ye."
Conan Edogawa rolled his eyes—Usoya-san is really addicted to hacking accounts! Speaking of which, why does Usoya-san never like to say his own name?! Is he some kind of wanted criminal?!
"Excuse me, do you have a mission?" Kogoro Mouri asked, puzzled.
Takagi Wataru was somewhat embarrassed, but he still admitted it.
He was escorting prisoners.
Kogoro Mouri couldn't sit still any longer and curiously wanted to follow them to see what kind of prisoner they were escorting. Ran Mouri also planned to go and greet Officer Sato, who was still in his seat guarding the prisoner.
Conan Edogawa followed behind for a couple of steps, then suddenly noticed something and turned around sharply to see that Saiki Usaba was still sitting in his seat and hadn't left.
"...Brother Bo Ye, aren't you coming along?"
Usakabe smiled and said, "No, I feel like there's going to be a case if I go with you."
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
We just pinned this blame on Hattori, and now we're going to pin it on him again?! Enough already!
There aren't that many murders to happen in this world!
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