Chapter 118 Plot Development

At noon, after a delicious meal at my home and with Shizuru, I drove away. After all, Dad is still home alone, and I have to solve his lunch problem. It was just over one o'clock by the time I drove back to the Maori Detective Agency. Walking in the door, my father was sitting at his desk yawning, apparently having just woken up. When he saw me enter the door, he also shouted at me with a lazy face. "Stinky little ghost, where are you going, I don't know if you're coming back for lunch. ”

"Ah, I see that my uncle will sleep for a long time, so I will go out to eat by myself first, and bring it back for you. "I raised the lunch box in my hand, which I bought from the sushi restaurant across the street when I came back.

"Hmm, thank you. Kogoro looked at me in surprise, and then took the ⌒wan⌒shu⌒ba, ◇anshu♂ba. lunch box in my hand. "But it's so shameless, I obviously took money from your parents, but I still want you to buy something for me to eat. Kogoro scratched his head.

"Well...... Who made you my father? I'm 10,000 willing to spend money on you. I squinted at him with half-moon eyes, and of course, I said this sentence in my heart.

"Hmm...... You're supposed to have to get you lunch every day when you come in, but luckily you'll be going to school like Conan next Monday. Let's give you more pocket money when the time comes. ”

"Huh?"

"You don't know. Dr. Asa just called me to tell me that your transfer certificate has been processed, and the school is processing it, and it's Friday again, so you can go to class with that little ghost from Conan starting next Monday. It seems to be still a class. Kogoro thought as he touched the beard on his chin.

"That's right. "I thought about it, forget it, although going to school restricts my freedom, it seems that I don't have anything to do that I have to skip class. Usually island information can also be received from the skinny wolf. Don't worry too much. "I see, then I'll go back to my room first. With that, I walked out.

"Wait a minute. Dad stopped me as he shoved sushi into his mouth. "You don't have much to do in the afternoon anyway. Just come with me and buy something. ”

"Shopping?" I wondered.

"Ah, although the problem of clothes has been solved, there are some necessary daily necessities to buy, and by the way, I will buy two beds and come back. Buy another car. Hey, hey, hey. As he spoke, the obscene smile that belonged to his father instantly hung on his face.

"Hey...... Buying a car or something is the point. I squinted at him with half-moon eyes and looked at him unscrupulously. But it doesn't matter, it's nothing to buy a car for my father, 50 million yen is enough for him to spend for a while. So I didn't refuse him, and after he had eaten, I went out with him and headed for Ginza.

"Then again, Kaoru-chan, what kind of ore business did your parents have, and they could give you so much money casually?"

"Drill ...... Diamond business. ”

"Oh. That's not surprising, but isn't it okay if they just left you here?"

"Well...... It's okay. I'm going to school here anyway. ”

On the way, my father chatted with me without saying a word. I don't know if he did it because he was bored or something else, but he asked me a lot of questions.

"Ahh It's time to cross the street, come over the little ghost. As he spoke, my father reached out and took my hand and led me across the street. "Well, Kaoru-chan, why are your hands sweating so much? "Feel the wetness in the palms of my hands. My dad asked me.

"No, nothing. Just a little scared to cross the street. I said nervously. Of course I'm nervous. Because the last time my dad crossed the street by my hand was ten years ago. Now that I experience family affection again, I have an inexplicable urge to cry in my heart, although I am trying my best to suppress it. And my dad didn't know that I was his own son. But this feeling really makes me nervous.

"Well, look at it, when you stand on the side of the road, you have to look at the car coming on the right. After making sure that there was none, he ...... "Seeing that although my father looked indifferent, he was meticulously teaching me how to cross the street." I don't know why, but my heart started to beat faster, and I felt like tears were going to fall in the next second, and even my breathing began to become rapid. Don't. Thinking of this, I quickly shook my head, took two long deep breaths, and adjusted my state.

“...... Wait until the traffic light turns green and you can pass, understand. "My dad didn't notice my abnormality at all and continued to lecture me.

"Well, I see, thank you, uncle. I grinned at my dad with my little white teeth grinning.

"Well, it's good to understand. "Dad led me across the street. But as soon as he walked over, Dad's expression replied to that lewd smile again: "Hey, hey, hey, then let's go to the car dealership and have a look." Haha! My baby Renault, wait for me, I'll pick you up right away~" As he spoke, my father let go of his hand and ran to the car shop not far ahead. I was left alone to stare at Doudou and watch the puff of dust that was left behind me.

“...... What was the matter with my fraction of a second of emotion?" The wind was messy for about half a minute, and I squinted my half-moon eyes and laughed at myself. Then he spread his hands helplessly and walked towards the car dealership.

――――The smell of orchids, the taste of lavender, the taste of home > the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians――――

After following my father for an afternoon, my father finally drove a Renault full of daily necessities home as he wished. At the same time, he also called the people in the furniture city to send the two single beds back. Next up is Dad's Special. After the furniture company put the bed in the room, Dad began to tidy up the room. At the same time, we also put out all the daily necessities we just bought. By the time everything was finished, it was five o'clock in the afternoon. It's time for Ran and Conan to come back from school.

"Uh-huh...... I'm exhausted. Dad leaned weakly on the couch and pounded his sore shoulder. "It's been a long time since I've done something so active. Almost exhausted my old bones. ”

"What, uncle, you're not old enough to be old bones, are you?" I amusedly brought over a cup of tea. Watching my dad busy all afternoon, it was indeed hard enough, but unfortunately I couldn't help him with any heavy work. Otherwise, your abilities will be exposed. "Looks like Uncle really needs to go out and exercise a little more. Sitting in the office all the time is not good for your health. ”

"You stinky little ghost, when is it your turn to discipline me. Dad said displeasedly. Still, he took the teacup in my hand. "Ah...... Xiaolan. Hurry back and cook, your dad and I are starving to death. Dad complained. But don't say it, it's a pretty clever complaint.

"I'm back. As soon as the words fell, Xiaolan's gentle voice came from the door, she had come back from school.

"Welcome back, Sister Lan. I said hello.

"Well, is Kaoru still used to living at home?" asked Xiaolan as she put down her schoolbag and asked me.

"Yes, no problem. Uncle Maori bought me and Conan new beds today. I replied with a smile.

"Yes, thank you, Daddy. ”

"Ah, Xiaolan, go cook, I'm starving. When Dad saw Xiaolan come back, he seemed to see an angel coming, and tears flashed in his eyes.

"Okay~Okay~ I'm going to cook. Xiaolan smiled and put on her apron and ran into the kitchen.

"Well, Xiaolan seems to be very happy today. I shrugged my shoulders and smiled to myself.

"That's because tomorrow we are going to participate in the anniversary party of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Suzuki chaebol, so Xiaolan is happy. At the door, Conan's voice suddenly came.

"Wow, when are you back?" Conan's sudden appearance startled me. Did my vigilance deteriorate? I didn't even notice it when Conan came back.

"I'm just following Xiaolan. Conan squinted at me. "You're paying too much attention to Xiaolan and ignoring me. ”

"Uh...... I didn't pay attention. Sorry hah. I scratched my head and said embarrassedly. Maybe that's really the case, because of the reunion with the family I haven't seen for a long time, my vigilance has suddenly decreased, and it seems that I have to adapt to such a day quickly. I sighed self-deprecatingly. "By the way, I suddenly have something to ask you here. "It occurred to me that I had a very important question for Conan.

"Huh, what?" Conan wondered.

"Where is the plot now?"

“...... Huh?" Conan was puzzled. "What are you talking about? ”

"Uh...... No, that...... Did you have any fun at school today?" I hurriedly changed the subject. Then he wiped the cold sweat from his head. What did you ask? Plots are such things. If Conan knew what that meant, he wouldn't have gone crazy on the spot.

"Oh, what did I think. Conan said dejectedly. "What else could there be, just listen to a boring lesson with a group of children. "Speaking of which. Conan let out a long sigh.

"Well, what about the Suzuki zaibatsu anniversary pie you just mentioned?" I continued.

"Suzuki zaibatsu. That's ......"

"Hey, you two little ghosts, don't be muttering and muttering to death as soon as you come back, don't interfere with me watching Miss Yoko's TV series, hurry back to your room and try the newly bought bed!" Conan was halfway through his sentence when Dad yelled at us back to the room.

"Whoaaa Conan and I hurried back to our room. Once in the room, we sat down on our respective beds and continued our conversation while feeling the comfort of our new beds.

"That Suzuki chaebol is a very wealthy big conglomerate, and the eldest lady of the chaebol, Suzuki Sonoko, happens to be Xiaolan's best friend. It is also a matter of course to receive an invitation. What's more, the uncle also received an invitation from the Suzuki chaebol boss to protect their family's pearl known as the guardian saint, the Night Star. ”

"The Stars of the Night, the largest black pearl in the world?" I seemed to remember something.

"You know?"

"Ah, I'm also a killer, so I've heard a little about high-value things. "I'm lying casually.

"Well, by the way, since you say so, I just have something I want to ask you. Conan excitedly. "Do you know that Kidd the Strange Thief is the number one person?"

"Kidd the Thief?" "Kaidou?" ah, yes. It turns out that this is the scene where Kaito and Conan meet for the first time, as if Kaito pretended to be Ran and took the Night Star from the ship. However, he was recognized by Conan, and in the end he had to escape. I remember that this was the plot before Akemi Miyano appeared. Great, this shows that Sister Mei is not in danger in a short time. Thinking of this, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief, it seems that there is still time.

"Hmm, what's wrong with you?" Conan asked, interrupting my thoughts.

"Ahhh......h It's nothing. I was just thinking about what you just said about Kidd the Thief. I hurriedly waved my hand to indicate that I was okay.

"Oh, do you know him?" Conan continued.

"Of course I know, an international thief who was active eighteen years ago, how could I not know. "I spread my hands.

"Do you know what he looks like?"

"I don't know, but I heard he disappeared eight years ago, what's wrong?" I continued to lie.

"Well, the information I got is the same, and I don't know why he has reappeared now, and some time ago, I had a duel with him, but he ran away, but he looks very young, only about twenty years old. It doesn't look like it was 18 years ago. Do you know what's going on?"

"How could I possibly know that I am a killer and that he is a thief. Careers are fundamentally different. I spread my hands. Sue you for a quick fight, why don't you pounce and eat that kid right away?" I thought unscrupulously.

"What a cunning thief, who kept me in the dark. Conan was a little unwilling. "But it doesn't matter, I've seen through his methods. I'll definitely get him out at tomorrow's annual party!"

"Oh, huh?" I amused, "Then I'm looking forward to your watch, Detective." (To be continued......)

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