Chapter 452
Conan Edogawa's prayer came true; Saiki Usaba really went out today and visited Poirot Cafe.
It wasn't for any other reason, I was just tired of playing video games and felt I should get some exercise. But I always have to find an excuse to go out. I checked the time and it was almost time to finish eating, so I just went to Poirot Cafe.
Amuro Tooru wasn't very welcoming to him, mainly because he was worried that Usaku Saiki was there to cause trouble.
But seeing that Usui Saiki obediently ordered food from Enomoto Azusa and then immediately looked down at his phone without even glancing at him, Amuro Tooru felt speechless.
His attitude towards girls is completely different...
Actually, it was one thing for Usui Kijin to start picking a fight right away, but Amuro Tooru was even more uneasy about being ignored like this.
So Amuro Tooru took the opportunity of serving food to Usui Saiki to ask in a low voice, "What are you doing here?"
"What else can we do but eat?" Bo Yezaki frowned. "Oh, and don't forget this meal is on you."
Toru Amuro: "..."
It's just a small amount of money, the organization doesn't need you! Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?
You've tortured vodka to the point that you spend more money on stomach medicine than this!
But thinking about it, Amuro Tooru silently nodded, then asked again, "I did promise to provide Usaku Saiki with three meals a day."
"Is it really just a meal? Nothing else?"
Usoya Saiki replied, "What do you wish for? I can grant your wish depending on the circumstances."
Amuro thought to himself, "I hope you bring the organization's boss to me, even if you say he's just food. I can accept that."
Amuro Tooru wouldn't actually say something like that, and without even giving Usui Saiki a chance to continue, he took the tray and went back to the kitchen.
Usoppai didn't mind and ate quietly. After all, he wasn't the type to nitpick 24/7. Amuro Tooru had just contributed some suspicion points, so he had already made his money back by going out today.
After finishing his meal, Usoba Saiki casually glanced out the window while drinking his beverage. Just then, he saw a cat dart over and meow at Enomoto Azusa, who was just leaving.
Usoya Saiki's previously absent-minded gaze suddenly froze.
He noticed something clipped to the cat's collar.
Bo Yezaki pondered for a moment, then seemed to remember something, so he got up and went outside to check on the situation.
Enomoto Azusa had also noticed the note on the cat's collar, but just as she was about to reach out and take it off, the cat suddenly changed direction and appeared at Usuiba Saiki's feet, starting to meow sweetly around Usuiba Saiki.
Enomoto Azusa paused for a moment: "...So the Captain is such a clingy cat? Even though I'm the one feeding him every day..."
Bo Yezai raised an eyebrow: "Captain?"
"Well, it's because it often appears near the coffee shop. Although it's a stray cat, it's basically free-range, so the owner named it that."
Usui Saiki, who has a natural affinity for small animals, petted the cat, then took the note off the collar and unfolded it to take a look.
Enomoto Azusa also curiously came over to take a look and found that it was an invoice, but something was strange: "There are so many letters missing."
"Yeah... Okay, stop rubbing against me. Didn't you come here to eat?" Bo Yezaki nudged the cat that was already lying on the ground with its belly showing.
Amuro Tooru was in the coffee shop when he saw Usui and Enomoto Azusa suddenly go out. Just to be on the safe side, he ran out as well, only to find that the two of them were petting a cat. He realized that he had worried for nothing.
"The captain's here?" Amuro Tooru crouched down to pet the cat and noticed the invoice in Usui Saiki's hand. "What's this?"
"These are the things the captain brought earlier." Usui Saiki handed them to Amuro Tooru, then said to Enomoto Azusa, "Ms. Enomoto, could you please ask for leave for Mr. Amuro? He doesn't seem to be feeling well."
Azusa Enomoto: "...???"
Where do you feel unwell?! Haven't you been working perfectly fine until now? If you were feeling unwell, you would have felt unwell long ago. Why are you feeling unwell now, and why does Mr. Bo Ye have to speak for you?
Furthermore, based on her understanding, even if Mr. Amuro wasn't feeling well, he wouldn't want to trouble others and would diligently persevere to the very end...
Just as Enomoto Azusa looked at Amuro Tooru with a confused expression, she heard Amuro Tooru say, "Indeed, I'm sorry, Azusa-san. Please ask my boss for a sick leave. I have to leave early today."
Azusa Enomoto: "...???"
What's going on?! Are Mr. Usui and Mr. Amuro telepathically connected?!
She stared blankly as Amuro Tooru threw down his apron and ran out before realizing, "Oh, could there be something wrong with that invoice?"
Usakabe Saiki nodded: "Indeed, this is a distress signal. Mr. Amuro is truly a helpful person."
Enomoto Azusa looked at Usuiba Saiki, who was standing still, with a puzzled expression: "Aren't you going, Mr. Usuiba?"
Bo Yezaki shook his head: "I'll wait."
Azusa Enomoto: "...?"
A few seconds later, Amuro Tooru's car pulled up in front of the coffee shop and stopped.
Usakabe Saiki calmly opened the door and got into the car: "See you this time, Ms. Enomoto."
Enomoto Azusa waved blankly, "Goodbye..."
Huh?! When did Mr. Usui and Mr. Amuro become so close?!
What did she miss?!
Amuro Tooru has deciphered the code on the invoice, and even guessed that the person calling for help was in a refrigerated truck based on the slightly cold temperature of the invoice.
To make it easier to find him, he naturally had to drive.
However, before he stepped on the gas and rushed off to find the person, Amuro Tooru's mind suddenly cleared up for a moment, and he remembered that Usaku Saiki was still in the same place.
Out of caution, Amuro Tooru didn't run away first, but went back to pick up Usui Saiki—if he didn't want to, that was fine; if he did, it meant he made the right decision to come back and avoided a potential disaster…
Otherwise, just thinking about how long Usoppō Saiki would fuss over something like "You actually abandoned me and ran away" sent chills down his spine.
As Usaku Saiki got into the car, Amuro Tooru quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Sure, he's someone who can now answer easy questions.
As Amuro Tooru drove, searching for the target vehicle based on the license plate number on the code, he casually asked, "Who do you think created that code?"
"Don't you already have the answer in your heart?"
Amuro Tooru was worried about the person being in danger, so he wasn't in the mood for jokes. However, he remembered that he wanted to keep Usui Saiki in suspense, so he still used the pseudonym: "Edogawa Conan, I think. It feels like only he could do something like this."
Usoppei asked thoughtfully, "Didn't you sneak into the Kudo residence before? Did you find anything?"
Amuro Tooru then asked, "What do you think I should gain?"
Usakata sighed, "It seems I overestimated the efficiency of the Japanese Public Security Bureau."
Amuro Tooru's temples bulged with veins, and he could only silently repeat it in his mind.
This is a reverse psychology tactic! Don't fall for it!
“But it’s okay.” Usaku Saiki actually comforted Amuro Tooru. “Sometimes knowing less isn’t a bad thing.”
Subaru Okiya is actually FBI agent Shuichi Akai. He said there would be a surprise at the coffee shop, but he still hasn't found out the truth after all this time. The focus is all on Conan Edogawa. Amuro Tooru will probably be furious when he realizes this.
Amuro Tooru looked somewhat confused: "...What do you mean?"
Is this referring to the stunning effect of rejuvenation? It seems like there's a hidden meaning behind it.
Usakabe smiled: "It's nothing. By the way, how's Akemi doing lately?"
"...It should be good, right?"
Due to his undercover identity, Amuro Tooru didn't have much contact with Miyano Akemi, at most inquiring about her recent situation from his subordinates.
"Did you tell her about Shuichi Akai's death?" Usui asked with concern. "After all, they are cousins. I think she has the right to know. Maybe she can apply to inherit Shuichi Akai's estate later."
Amuro Tooru's tone was complex, and it even sounded like he was implying that the FBI's crimes didn't warrant such a punishment.
"...Do you hate the FBI that much?"
Usui: [Holy crap! Furuya Rei actually said something like that. I should have recorded it...]
Undercover System: [It's okay! I recorded it!]
[Well done! Study the Suspicion Value System carefully.]
Suspicion value system: [...]
It was already starting to doubt whether it and the undercover system were completely different species. How could the other side be so good at this?
Usaku Saiki patiently answered Amuro Tooru's question: "I don't hate the FBI, I just like to say I hate the FBI in front of them."
Toru Amuro: "………………"
His silence was deafening.
What a bizarre hobby... Just thinking about what Saiki Usubaba said to Shuichi Akai when he was in the organization makes Tooru Amuro... want to burst out laughing.
Although the conversation had reached this point, Amuro Tooru thought for a moment and still didn't dare to follow up by asking, "So, do you hate the Japanese Public Security Bureau?"
He was afraid that if he asked the question, Morofushi Kagemitsu's fragile heart would shatter.
God knows how many layers of filters Morofushi Kagemitsu is wearing when watching Usaku Saiki.
"By the way, does the disguise still count?" Amuro Tooru asked. "We've made up our minds."
Usoppei laughed: "Of course it counts. Do I look like someone who goes back on their word?"
Toru Amuro: "..."
To be honest, they do look quite similar... but it's strange that he can't recall any of the things that Usaku Saiki didn't say for the time being.
"Let's schedule a time later," said Bo Yezaki enthusiastically. "What do you think of setting his new role as a part-time worker?"
Amuro Tooru: "...Not very good."
This is clearly your own selfish motive, isn't it?! Your true intentions are obvious!
This is unbelievable! He's usually such a rational and calm person, how come his urge to complain is so strong after spending so little time with Bo Yezaki...
Amuro Tooru wanted to say something, but he had already spotted a refrigerated truck parked in front of the house ahead.
His eyes lit up, and he drove closer. He didn't even need to check the license plate number before he saw the group of elementary school students standing in the carriage.
Amuro Tooru immediately stopped the car and got out to begin handling the situation.
"Excuse me, this alley is not wide enough. Could you please hurry up? I can't get through."
The two men dressed as deliverymen turned around and became nervous: "Oh, we'll be right there..."
Genta Kojima recognized Tooru Amuro: "Amuro-nii!"
Others also shouted, "Help! They're murderers!"
The expressions on the two prisoners' faces turned ferocious.
"You two know each other? Since you've been seen, there's nothing we can do. You can only blame your bad luck..."
The thin prisoner said, "I'll keep these kids from escaping. You take care of the one over there."
The fat prisoner looked at Amuro Tooru's seemingly thin figure and figured he probably wasn't very good at fighting: "Okay, then I'll..."
Just then, another person got out of the white Mazda.
This time, it was Conan Edogawa's turn to shout in surprise, "Usui-san!!!"
They were actually there! Did they come specifically to rescue him? He was so touched!!!
But Bo Ye doesn't seem to be very good at fighting... Wouldn't it be better to hide in the car and let that other member of the organization do the job?
The thin prisoner's expression changed, and he immediately locked the truck door: "Two people... then it'll be two against two. I'll take care of the one who looks blind."
Bo Yezaki hadn't originally planned to make a move; he just wanted to find a good angle to observe. But upon hearing this, he suddenly fell silent.
Even Amuro Tooru sensed a slight change in the atmosphere surrounding Usaku Saiki.
"...How dare you say that to my face... You really have guts..."
Although he also complained about being blind, he could say it himself, but others couldn't!
Even vodka knows to talk bad about him behind his back, this person is simply unforgivable!!!
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Tou Ge can now solve easy questions.
TouGe: Do you really hate the FBI that much?
Thin Leaf: Recording complete
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Jingguang's fragile heart almost shattered; thank you for Tou Ge's caution.
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Spoilers for the theatrical version regarding Kaito Kid have already been released... You can search for them yourself...
All I can say is that I had too high expectations. I thought it would be some kind of surprise, but it turned out to be just a plot device that was overused in fan fiction years ago...
If Aoyama enjoys playing with ethical dilemmas so much, he could just sit at the supermarket entrance and put in coins to his heart's content.
We can no longer laugh at Dream of the Red Chamber!
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