Chapter 51: We agreed to go on a date, but it turned out to be a foursome...
Chapter 51
"Kurokawa?"
Looking at the boy who was beyond his plan in surprise, Hattori Heiji narrowed his eyes, trying to see something from Kurokawa Kaoru's face.
"Why are you here?"
"Just in time."
He handed the other person the bottle of mineral water he had bought on the way here. As expected, he saw Edogawa Conan behind Hattori Heiji. Kurokawa Kaoru smiled and shook his head, saying in a flat voice, "Why did you come to Tokyo this time?"
After all, he had made a "deal" with him, so he could be considered a trustworthy person to some extent. Thinking of this, Hattori Heiji let out a long sigh and his eyes fell on Edogawa Conan.
"I was chatting with Kudo a while ago, and we talked about the apartment he's currently staying at. The owner of the apartment—also the famous detective, Maori Kogoro—is being investigated by someone, I wonder."
"so what?"
Kurokawa Kaoru looked confused: "Someone is investigating Maori Kogoro. What does this have to do with you coming to Tokyo Tower?"
"It's all because of that old English... pain."
After being kicked from behind, Hattori Heiji's expression was ferocious. He looked at the other person helplessly, "It shouldn't matter if I tell Kurokawa about this, right?"
"idiot."
Edogawa Conan rolled his eyes: "If this matter is related to the Black Organization, wouldn't it be implicated..."
Wait a moment--
When the Black Organization was mentioned, Conan Edogawa finally reacted.
He knew the names of Gin and Vodka only because of Kurokawa Kaoru. Although he later learned more about the Black Organization through other means, Kurokawa Kaoru was not an unrelated bystander in this matter, so even if others knew about it, it would not matter.
Add to that the other party's identity...even if Kurokawa Kaoru himself says he's not a member of the mafia, as someone in the industry, he might be able to find something they haven't discovered.
After quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Edogawa Conan took a deep breath and looked up at Kurokawa Kaoru. "Ran's English teacher is said to be from the United States. I've met her a few times, and I always feel... something is not right."
"Then, because Kudo was always alone thinking about various things, Professor Agasa sent me over from Osaka to help him relax."
I see. Kurokawa Kaoru nodded.
"So, what specifically is it about this English teacher from the United States that makes you suspicious?"
"A new English teacher from the United States. We'll run into each other on important occasions. Given all the things that happened in the past, it's hard not to wonder if this Teitan High School teacher, Judy, has any connection to the Dark Organization."
"Woo wow."
Kurokawa Kaoru raised his eyebrows and sighed meaninglessly: "There are Americans here. Kudo, there are more and more people around you."
Edogawa Conan was somewhat helpless: "Do you think it was my idea that something like this happened?"
Regardless of whether it was what Edogawa Conan wanted, ever since he witnessed the winery transaction, was drugged, and because of probability turned into an elementary school student, his life could never go back to the way it was before. Watching them quickly discuss how to get to Teacher Judy's house, and even inviting a bewildered Miya Yuu, and being looked at expectantly by the three of them, Kurokawa Kaoru was silent for a moment, then said unhappily, "So, where is Teacher Judy's house?"
"I encountered a murder case with Xiaolan before, and Teacher Judy was among the people present. That's when I learned the other person's address."
"Detectives and the like, as expected, do some unpleasant things."
"I already said it was because I encountered a murder case. I didn't mean to know this."
"Even if you say that, don't we still have to visit each other's homes now?"
Quickly entering the family chat room and confirming that there were no recent transactions in Tokyo, Kurokawa Kaoru breathed a sigh of relief and his gaze fell on Edogawa Conan: "So where are we going?"
Hearing his voice, Edogawa Conan and Hattori Heiji looked at each other, and the same smile appeared in their eyes.
According to Edogawa Conan, Teacher Judy lives in an apartment nearby. When they arrived at the downstairs of the apartment by car, Hattori Heiji's eyes widened and he exclaimed, "It's really a very tall apartment."
There aren't many buildings this tall in all of Tokyo. Since Teacher Judy lives here, she definitely doesn't have to worry about money. He took the elevator to her floor and looked at the door with the nameplate in front of him. Hattori Heiji's expression shifted slightly, then he looked back at Kurokawa Kaoru.
"So why did you change into women's clothes again?"
"Necessary disguise can prevent others from discovering your true identity."
On the way here, I saw a women's clothing store and stopped temporarily to do some urgent shopping. Now I have turned into a female version of Kurokawa Kaoru and snorted coldly: "The way I look now, at least those who know 'Kurokawa Kaoru' won't associate us with each other."
"By changing your outward gender, are you trying to avoid being noticed by some people?"
After hearing what Kurokawa Kaoru said, Hattori Heiji was silent for a moment, then nodded seriously: "Indeed, if I hadn't seen you come out of the locker room with my own eyes, I wouldn't have considered you and that Kurokawa to be the same person."
"If you're interested in women's clothing, wait until Mother sends someone to deliver some clothes next time. I'll give you one. Don't worry, no one has ever worn it."
"...Although I'm very grateful, I'd rather not do something like this."
"Why?"
Kurokawa Kaoru looked at him puzzledly: "Mother has a good taste. Although you are taller than me, you should be able to wear it."
Hattori Heiji: So they have to discuss cross-dressing?
"After all, these are clothes your mother carefully selected for you, so it's better not to give them to others."
"Then after we leave here, we'll go to the mall and pick one out, and I'll pay for it."
“…”
They argued at the door for a long time until Kurokawa Kaoru finally gave up the idea of making Hattori Heiji wear women's clothes, and then looked at the door in front of them.
"Judy Stelling... Hey, Kudo, is that her full name?"
"How would I know about this kind of thing?"
"That won't do, Kudo. As a detective, it's very important to have concrete and accurate information."
"Yes, yes, I'll remember that next time."
"So what are you two waiting for?"
Frowning at the two people in front of him, Kurokawa Kaoru's expression was calm, and his voice echoed in the corridor: "Aren't you going to visit Judy Stelling's house? You didn't ring the doorbell or knock on the door. Are you planning to wait until she takes out the trash before opening the door for you?"
What Kurokawa Kaoru said was what Miya You was thinking. He had no idea about the detective's dilemma. He looked at the doorbell in front of him, stretched out a finger and pressed it.
"Wait... idiot!"
He was a little slow and failed to stop the other person. Hattori Heiji opened his eyes wide and watched Miya You ring the doorbell.
"We haven't figured it out yet!"
But now there was no time for them to dwell on this. A few brief rings rang out, and soon someone asked through the intercom, "Who is that?"
Oh no! Judy Stelling is home! Completely forgetting that they were here to investigate, Hattori Heiji opened his eyes wide and grabbed Miya Yu, ready to ask someone to find a solution. But before he could say anything, Kurokawa Kaoru had already walked over to the intercom and even answered in Japanese, "Excuse me, is this teacher Judy? I'm a friend of Edogawa Conan. I just happened to be passing by and thought I'd visit you."
"Cool kid's friends? Oh! Can you guys wait for me?"
After Kurokawa Kaoru spoke, Judy Stelling quickly changed her speech to Japanese and then turned off the intercom.
Now that the most difficult problem has been solved, the next things will not be so difficult.
Seeing the indifference on Kurokawa Kaoru's face, he finally freed his collar from Hattori Heiji's grasp and smoothed out the wrinkles on his collar. Then, he took two steps forward, leaned close to Kurokawa Kaoru's side, and asked curiously, "Why do you have to speak Japanese?"
"Foreigners working in Japan must have a Japanese visa and should be able to understand some Japanese. Besides, Judy Stelling is the English teacher at Teitan High School. We can't expect those students to speak English with her every day, so it's obvious that they can speak Japanese."
"I see."
Gong You's eyes widened and he nodded thoughtfully: "I was so scared. I almost thought I would have to speak English to the other party."
As if being amused, Kurokawa Kaoru raised the corners of his lips and looked at the other person with a smile: "Are you sure that the other person can understand you when you speak English?"
"Why can't you understand? At least I can pass the exam!"
"Then I'll ask him to speak to you in English when he comes out. This will also help improve your English."
"I'm sorry. I was wrong."
"Promising."
Hattori Heiji, standing by, tried to defend himself: "Isn't it just an English conversation? Isn't this something that easy?"
"Easy? Are you sure you're talking about me?"
"Sorry, I forgot that the one with the best grades is Azhi."
“…”
Even more sad!
While they were waiting for Judy Stelling at the door, three people came out from the room next to Judy Stelling. Two drunken men were walking in front, supporting each other, and behind them was a woman who looked like the hostess, with a helpless look on her face.
Behind them, from the closed door came the complaints of a drunk.
These three people?
Kurokawa Kaoru's expression changed slightly, and then he looked away.
"Speaking of which, this teacher Judy is really slow."
Noticing the three people as well, Gong You had a confused expression on his face. In a voice that only he and Kurokawa Kaoru could hear, he said, "Could it be that he had a stomachache and went to the bathroom, and hasn't come out yet?"
"Since they told us to wait, we should just wait here. Maybe they'll come out soon."
"That's all we can do."
Gong You sighed and was about to say something else when he heard the sound of the doorknob turning. Knowing that the wait had finally come, Gong You raised his head and just saw what Judy Stelling looked like. The next second, he turned around and covered Kurokawa Kaoru's eyes.
TBC.
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