However, Uncle Mori and the others did not know the identity of Shizuka Ikenami. Who would have thought that the person in front of them, who claimed to be unable to cook, was actually an excellent cook?
Shizuka Ikenami is known as the "Queen of Banquets," a stark contrast to Eri Kisaki. If Shizuka Ikenami is the Queen of Banquets, then Eri Kisaki is the Banquet Destroyer. Shizuka Ikenami is a super expert who can identify the type of fish just by looking at its flesh.
As Kōyū thought about these things, he couldn't help but sigh. Ikenami Shizuka was simply the quintessential Yamato Nadeshiko, with a quiet and reserved personality, gentle and considerate nature, mature and steady demeanor, and noble virtues.
The mature aura he exudes can be incredibly alluring to young people who haven't yet entered the workforce.
"I can't say I have any merits, so I'm still single at this age," Chi Bojing frowned slightly, looking like a resentful woman confined to her boudoir.
Upon hearing this, Uncle Mori's face flushed unnaturally. He widened his eyes, leaned closer to Shizuka Ikenami, and said, "So, you're still single!"
A bead of cold sweat trickled down Ikebane Shizuka's forehead. After a moment of stunned silence, she replied, "Yes..."
"Ah~ It's such a pity that no one appreciates a lady like you! The men around you are simply blind."
"You are so beautiful, you look just like my mother!" Xiaolan didn't know why such a beautiful woman would seek out Uncle Mori to find his so-called high school classmate. Wasn't this just causing her unnecessary trouble?
Ran knew, of course, that it wasn't Ikenami Shizuka's fault, but rather that Uncle Mori's lustful desires remained undiminished.
"Cough cough"
The violent coughing made Uncle Mori worry that Shizuka Ikenami might have caught a cold. After hearing Shizuka Ikenami explain the reason, he learned that it was because she had a bad bronchus, and the dust she had stirred up while cleaning had also caused the problem.
So everyone went to the café below the office, where they learned what Shizuka Ikenami had asked them to do.
In Kōyū's mind, the case can be summarized as follows: Ikenami Shizuka's grandmother lost his memorial plaque, and in order to keep it as a memento, she wanted to find Shibata Shirō to get back the photos from that time.
At that time, Shizuka Ikenami lent a book to Shiro Shibata, but she forgot to take out the photograph and just gave it to him directly. He kept it like that for twenty years.
Upon hearing this news, Uncle Mori's first reaction was that Shibata Shiro and Ikenami Shizuka were just classmates, not each other's first love.
At this moment, the waitress Azi came over and asked everyone what they wanted. Xiaolan ordered a lemon tea, and suddenly, for some reason, Ikeba Shizuka said the name Reiko.
Although Uncle Mori seemed a bit lecherous, he was still responsible for the cases he took on. He asked, "Reiko? Who is she?"
“No, that’s what he always called me back then,” Chibo Jinghua quickly explained. “He often said I looked like a heroine from that novel.”
"Kuangyou and Conan, what do you two want?" Azusa asked with a smile.
Conan ordered an iced coffee, Kousuke ordered a cappuccino, and Shizuka Ikenami also ordered an iced coffee.
While drinking coffee and discussing the case, Uncle Mori was somewhat troubled. People from decades ago have almost no leads left, making it very difficult to find them.
Before Conan could even speak, Shizuka Ikenami said, "Then, Mr. Mori, I suggest you make use of that person's wisdom."
"who?"
"I've heard about it before. Isn't that high school detective Shinichi Kudo a frequent visitor to your agency? I heard he and your daughter are a couple?"
Xiaolan's face flushed red instantly: "That guy has never been to the office. He just calls occasionally and says some nonsensical things!"
"What a gossipy old lady," Conan thought to himself. "And Ran saying that what I said was incomprehensible is a bit too much, isn't it?"
After finishing his cappuccino, Kōyū saw Conan stroking his chin and knew that he was troubled. He was troubled by the rumors that he had shrunk and that Shinichi Kudo frequently visited the agency.
"Conan, what were you about to say?" Ran noticed that Conan seemed to want to say something before Shizuka Ikenami spoke.
Conan also voiced his thoughts, since Shibata Shiro won the competition in the photo, and perhaps he had participated in some kendo competitions later on.
The most frustrating and ridiculous plot point for Kōyū is that Shibata Shirō actually did participate in a match once and successfully obtained the address, but it was far away, so Uncle Mori decided to rent a car.
After hearing Uncle Mori push the door open and leave, Kōyū, who was sitting on the sofa, silently felt sorry for the car rental shop employees. Conan is the Grim Reaper Elementary School Student, and Uncle Mori is the Grim Reaper Driver.
A dead body and a blown-up car—it certainly proves the saying, "Birds of a feather flock together."
After much pleading and cajoling, Uncle Mori finally managed to borrow a car from the rental shop employee, and the group finally arrived at Shibata Shiro's rented apartment.
They rang the doorbell for a long time, but no one answered. Logically, since schools were on holiday, everyone should be at home. However, since there was no response, they didn't want to force their way into the house.
They had planned to take a stroll around the neighborhood to kill some time, and just as everyone turned to leave, a Mediterranean-looking man named Guangkun, who claimed to be Shibata Shiro's friend and neighbor, said, "Do you guys have something to discuss with Mr. Shibata?"
After receiving affirmative answers from everyone, he said, "What do you want to say quickly? Mr. Shibata is going to play mahjong with me later."
"But Mr. Shibata doesn't seem to be home."
“Going out? Absolutely not, they should be sleeping at home.” This old man named Yoshikawa Takezo, whose real identity is Guang Kun, was very direct. He rang the doorbell twice as a formality, and then pushed the door open. “Look, they’re home.”
The television was still playing in the room. Uncle Mori also noticed a half-eaten meal on the table, which had become hard and dry, indicating that it had been eaten a long time ago.
As soon as Kōyū entered, he heard Ikenami Shizuka lamenting the loss of the tilefish. He couldn't help but purse his lips. "Ikenami Shizuka, you still say you can't cook?"
"I'm home, honey!"
A woman pushed open the door and walked in, just in time to see Mori and his group coming out of the room. She immediately snapped at them with a stern face, "Who are you people?"
"How dare you break into someone else's home like this? Do you believe I'll call the police?" The woman's name was Shibata Kyoko, who was Shibata Shiro's wife. She looked like she had just returned from playing golf.
Before he could explain, Guangkun called out Shibata Shiro's name in a panic, clearly indicating that something had happened.
Everyone quickly put aside the issue of trespassing on someone else's property. From Guangkun's slightly flustered tone, Guangyou knew without looking that his brother Silang had passed away.
Lao Tzu said, "When Conan makes a move, he never misses."
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