Chapter 344
Usaku Saiki did not participate in the incident of Rena Mizunashi killing Shuichi Akai because he felt that he had been of no use in the past, so he was too lazy to even make a phone call and just read the news to learn about the latest developments.
Strangely, even though he hadn't done anything wrong, Rena Mizunashi and Shuichi Akai still aroused a lot of suspicion in him these past few days.
Maybe these people just like to doubt others when they have nothing better to do.
System: 【…You really have absolutely no self-awareness…】
You haven't mentioned a single word about what you've said or what the consequences will be!
Bo Yezaki has discovered the best way to quiet the system: [Is the undercover system still under maintenance?]
The doubt value system shut up.
Usakabe Saiki wanted to continue talking about the maintenance, but his phone suddenly vibrated. He picked it up, looked at it, and answered the call: "Yukiko-neechan?"
"Hey, Saiki-chan, it's been a long time."
Yukiko Kudo's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone: "I was worried I wouldn't be able to get through to you."
Although Yukiko Kudo was a little apprehensive after their last meeting at the Kudo family home, Conan Edogawa soon told her that Saiki Usuba had confronted him, and Yukiko felt relieved.
Conan Edogawa didn't think so: "Usoba-san didn't even ask me why I shrunk!"
Yukiko Kudo pondered, "He might be trying to scare you on purpose. You see, he did the same thing to me last time. He just has this kind of twisted sense of humor."
Conan Edogawa paused for a moment: "...But he still won't answer my calls, and he doesn't reply to my emails! There's always no one at home; it's like he's disappeared!"
"I think you're overthinking it."
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
He felt that his own mother was acting ridiculously, as if she were wearing some kind of filter.
However, in reality, it was Yukiko Kudo who sent the email and made the phone call to Saiki Usui, and he replied to both. He even told Yukiko Kudo directly, "I played a joke on Shinichi. If he asks you, just say you can't reach me either... There's really nothing to ask. It's just that he took the wrong medicine, was exposed to some strange ray, or was bitten by a mutated spider or something, and that's how superhero development goes."
Yukiko Kudo was speechless upon hearing this.
It was definitely the wrong medicine...
Knowing that it was Usuiba Saiki joking, Kudo Yukiko now watches the interactions between Edogawa Conan and Usuiba Saiki like watching cats play, finding it harmless and even cute.
Usui Saiki is so smart! It's normal that she could see through it! Moreover, according to what was said before, Sharon actually showed mercy to Shinichi. Sharon should still have some feelings for her. Since Sharon brought her to see her, she believes that Usui Saiki is not a problem. She is most likely just an ordinary person that the organization is targeting.
Although having another insider is indeed a bit of a hassle, once this joke passes, Shinichi will have another person he can trust and discuss things with, which is a good thing!
Yukiko Kudo felt that this development was not unacceptable.
Conan Edogawa was driven to the brink of despair by his mother's attitude, and his suspicion level skyrocketed during that period. Later, he was busy with Shuichi Akai and Rena Mizunashi's affairs, and because his mind was occupied, he didn't think much about Saiki Usaku.
But these past two days, Conan Edogawa has been thinking about this again.
Since Shuichi Akai faked his death, he could no longer use his original identity. So Conan Edogawa asked Yukiko Kudo to come back and disguise Shuichi Akai as a squinty-eyed college student. He also asked Professor Agasa to make a voice changer that could continuously change his voice as long as he wore it around his neck, and gave him a new identity.
His new identity was named Subaru Okiya. After creating the fake identity, Shuichi Akai found a rental apartment and moved in. However, a few days later, the apartment was set on fire!
Conan Edogawa was speechless at Shuichi Akai's luck, so he simply invited Shuichi Akai to stay at his house. This way, the top FBI agent could also protect Professor Agasa and Ai Haibara next door.
Rather, that was exactly what he and Yukiko Kudo had planned, but Shuichi Akai said not to be so obvious and to wait until they got to know each other before looking for an opportunity... and that's how this opportunity came about.
Of course, he didn't forget about Usaku Saiki and his house key.
He went to discuss this with Yukiko Kudo: "Why don't we take this opportunity to find an excuse to get the key back from Usopp-san?"
Yukiko Kudo was stunned: "...You still doubt Saiki-chan?"
Conan Edogawa is still resentful: "He disappeared after he confronted me and hasn't been in contact with me since!"
Yukiko Kudo felt she couldn't hide it any longer: "...Actually, we haven't lost contact. We've been in good communication all along."
Conan Edogawa paused for a moment: "...Huh?"
"He said he was joking with you, hoping it would teach you a lesson and make you pay more attention to your acting in the future... so he asked me to keep it from you," Yukiko Kudo said apologetically. "I didn't expect that so much time had passed and you still hadn't been able to contact him... This joke went a bit too far, I'll talk to him!"
Conan Edogawa: "…………???"
He found it outrageous! Who would do something like that?!
What do you mean by "teaching him a lesson"?!
He was terrified about this for over two months!
Although he hadn't contacted Brother Bo Ye much in the past month or so, wasn't that because he thought Brother Bo Ye definitely wouldn't reply?
In a fit of anger, Conan Edogawa took it out on Yukiko Kudo, who had even helped Saiki Usaba deceive him, and angrily hung up the phone.
Yukiko Kudo had no choice but to call Saiki Usui.
Usakabe Saiki had a rough idea of what was going on, but pretended not to know: "How could that be? Of course I'd answer a call from Yukiko-neechan! Are you trying to ask me about Shinichi? I was traveling and just got back, so I didn't notice..."
Yukiko Kudo understood.
No wonder Shinichi couldn't find Usoha at the house; they were on vacation!
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, she got to the point: "By the way, the reason I called was to tell you that my place is just sitting empty anyway, so I've decided to let someone else stay here..."
Usakabe Saiki readily agreed: "Then I'll give him the set of keys I have. But does he know anything about Shinichi?"
"I don't know." Yukiko Kudo wasn't lying, but she was hiding a little bit of the truth.
Although Shuichi Akai genuinely didn't know that Conan Edogawa was Shinichi Kudo, he was still connected to the organization.
Since Shinichi still has some doubts about Saiki-chan, why not just let this FBI agent take a look at the situation?
In any case, under her tutelage, Shuichi Akai's disguise was already perfect as long as his collar wasn't removed to reveal his voice changer.
This creates a strange situation where Usui Saiki and Akai Shuichi, one knowing Shinichi's identity and the other knowing about the organization, both feel they know more and assume the other is an ordinary person... but further information exchange should wait until Shinichi decides when it's appropriate to begin.
Otherwise, Shinichi would still be wondering why Saiki-chan didn't ask him how she shrunk.
After communicating with Usui Saiki, Akai Shuichi also received a call from Kudo Yukiko, informing him that someone would be delivering the keys shortly.
The key he currently has belongs to Conan Edogawa. Once that person brings the spare key, he can simply return another set to Conan Edogawa.
Because Yukiko Kudo wanted Shuichi Akai to observe Usui Saiki and draw his own conclusions without being influenced by her, she didn't even introduce Shuichi Akai to her. She only said that he was a friend of hers who used to borrow books from her often. Now that Shuichi Akai was living here, it was inconvenient for him to come over often, otherwise the disguise props she usually used when she was relaxing would easily be exposed.
If Shuichi Akai doesn't mind, they can exchange contact information and arrange a time to borrow and return the books, so that they won't bother each other.
After all, the other person was a child she quite liked.
"What's the child's name?" Shuichi Akai was a little surprised that Yukiko Kudo hadn't given her a name after talking for so long.
"Well..."
Yukiko Kudo deliberately avoided mentioning Saiki Usaku's name.
She coughed as she recalled her son's outburst at Bo Ye Zhaiji for randomly using other people's names and whether Bo Ye Zhaiji was actually Bo Ye Ge's real name.
"Let him introduce himself. I'm also curious to see what his name will be this time."
Akai Shuichi: "...???"
What's so strange?
However, it must be said that Yukiko Kudo's actions successfully piqued Shuichi Akai's curiosity.
After checking his disguise and tidying up the living room to make sure it looked like an ordinary person's living environment, Shuichi Akai brewed a pot of tea and waited patiently for the other person to arrive.
Shuichi Akai felt quite relaxed because he figured that since he still had the house key in someone else's hands, the person coming over must be trustworthy.
He was reading a book while waiting for the guests to arrive, and then he finally heard the creaking sound of the iron gate of the courtyard opening.
Shuichi Akai got up to open the door, but halfway there he heard the sound of a key unlocking the door.
"...?"
Shuichi Akai raised an eyebrow.
He believed that Yukiko Kudo had already told the visitor that he was moving into the house.
Normally, in this situation, even if you have a key, you would ring the doorbell or knock on the door according to the etiquette of visiting and wait for the guest's response, right?
The other party, without hesitation, intended to open the door with the key, completely disregarding the possibility that the occupants inside might be frightened or embarrassed...
Akai Hideki subconsciously analyzed the situation and concluded that if the other person wasn't just used to using the key and accidentally pressed the button out of habit, then he was just a very self-centered person.
He saw quite a few of the latter type in the United States, but they were rare in Japan.
Shuichi Akai felt that if the other party did not apologize, it was most likely the latter, and he would probably have to refuse the other party's request to borrow and return books, which felt like a lot of trouble.
Mrs. Kudo also said that the other party was a child, and that being too young would be troublesome...
Thinking this, he walked to the door and saw it open, revealing the person standing outside.
"Good afternoon~" the silver-haired, green-eyed young man said with a bright smile, "Yukiko-neechan told you I was coming, right?"
Akai Shuichi: "………………"
His mind went blank for a moment, and he even began to doubt whether he was dreaming.
...Wait a minute, isn't that Potts?!
The adorable little boy Mrs. Kudo mentioned, is it Potts?!
—Is she crazy or am I crazy?!
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Bonus chapter for landmine! One more chapter owed! Bonus chapter charge: 39/100
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Yukiko: I'm also curious about what his name will be this time.
Akai: (Maybe it's just a kid's joke)
Thin Leaf: Hi~
Akai:……
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