And what do you mean by "not many customers"? You're very self-aware about the coffee shop you own, aren't you?
Or are you just trying to avoid paying rent...?
"Don't worry!" As if sensing Yoruichi Toyama's inner thoughts, Mr. Shigeru said proactively, "I will pay the rent as usual."
"I've been fascinated by detectives and deduction since I was a child, so please let me get involved too!"
Seeing the old man's sincere expression, Yoruichi Toyama had no choice but to give in.
But in the end, they agreed that the rent would be paid in half, so that the "Owl Cafe" sign could be preserved for those regular customers to sit down occasionally.
"As for the detective agency's signboard, how about calling it the Far Mountain Detective Agency?" Boss Mao, already considering himself a member of the detective agency, earnestly offered his suggestion, "I know a printer who can give you a discount!"
"Then I'll leave it to Mr. Shigeru." Yoru Toyama nodded. "But as for the name of the detective agency..."
His gaze fell on Taro, who was still casually chatting with the owl, Pengzhisuke, while extending his claws.
"Let's call it the Black Cat Detective Agency."
...
A few days later, the regulars who came to the coffee shop, namely Kindaichi and Miyuki, as well as Inspector Kenmochi who lived in the nearby community, were surprised to find that the sign in front of the door had changed from one to two.
The top panel still reads "Owl Cafe," while the bottom panel prominently displays "Black Cat Detective Agency."
There was actually a cartoon cat face drawn underneath.
The interior of the shop has also been slightly modified, with a separate room set up as the detective agency's meeting room, which is made of frosted soundproof glass.
There are also printed words pasted on the glass door:
Yoruichi Toyama, president of the Black Cat Detective Agency
Members: Hayashi Akemi, Shigeru Achiri
Boss Mao was clearly the most satisfied with this renovation. Every day, whenever he didn't have any work to do, he would stare at that glass door with a smug look on his face.
Just how much do they want to be a detective?
Yoruichi Toyama thought to herself, "That's what I'm complaining about."
As for himself, he naturally hoped to be safe and sound.
Ideally, Miyano Akemi shouldn't find any clues about the brewery, and everything should be left to Conan and Amuro Tooru to handle.
Are you kidding me? You're both protagonists and public security agents, what can't you do? Huh?
The Black Cat Detective Agency, amidst its president's passive and uncooperative attitude, embarked on its first case.
...
"Mr. Toyama, Ms. Lin, look!" Toyama Yoruichi and his companion, who had just arrived at the coffee shop that morning, saw Mr. Shigeru waving a letter excitedly.
"Our detective agency has received a case! This is our first case!"
The middle-aged man, who owns a coffee shop, is completely unaware of his position and is excitedly acting as a member of the detective agency.
Yoruichi Toyama accepted the letter and first checked the address and signature.
The letter was sent from Karuizawa.
The sender's name was written proudly as "Gao Yuanyao".
They didn't even use an alias.
Yoruichi Toyama suddenly realized that this was the first time she had seen the handwriting of the "puppet master of hell".
This signature is unlikely to be forged.
Based on the current timeline, Gao Yuan has already fallen into police custody three times, including his previous arrest and his voluntary surrender after the Rose Cross incident.
From physical characteristics to fingerprints, blood type, and DNA, there was nothing the police didn't have.
It's really quite something that they can still let him get away with it.
Yoruichi Toyama sneered as he examined the unusually neat handwriting of a fugitive murderer.
To entrust...?
This should be called a challenge, right?
Just because I completely messed up his plans on Golden Island?
Is this the capriciousness of a criminal artist, or something else...?
Yoruichi Toyama casually opened the outer envelope, only to find to her surprise that there was another envelope inside.
The sending address this time is still Karuizawa, just with an additional place name.
Grape Pavilion.
Karuizawa, a well-known resort destination, boasts a large area of luxury villas, making it a popular spot for the wealthy to relax and escape the summer heat.
This should be one of the private villas.
This time, the signature is "Huo Sixiao".
"Hmm?" Yoruichi Toyama examined the envelope inside and suddenly looked up.
"Boss Mao, haven't you opened this letter before?"
"N-nothing, what's wrong?" Boss Mao answered nervously, which made Miyano Akemi chuckle softly beside him.
"Boss Mao, don't be nervous, Brother Ye is just..."
“Yes, I just wanted to ask,” Yoruichi Toyama said with a smile, “how did you know this was a request for us?”
"Huh? Isn't that right? I saw it said Black Cat Detective Agency accepted it, so I..."
Mr. Mao, still not quite understanding the situation, scratched his head.
"That's strange..."
Without realizing it, Yoruichi Toyama casually lifted her chin like Conan.
"Takato Yoichi, and this Kaji Akatsuki from Karuizawa, where did you hear about our detective agency?"
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