"Can I be blamed for this?"

Miwako Zuoto, who was facing away from Shiratori and the others, shook the canned coffee in her hand and gave him a blank look: "Besides, you weren't the only ones who were tired last night, I was also tired, okay." ”

"Can that be the same? Women are inherently dominant in this regard, okay. Katsumi Uehara, who was a little angry at getting up, glanced at her and yawned dissatisfiedly.

Behind Miwako Sato, the two hearts that were already pulling out the cold have become full of holes at this moment-

Wataru Takagi's expression was gloomy, and Ren Saburo, Shiratori, who was sitting in front of him on his right, had his lips trembling for a long time, and the two of them couldn't hold back a word together.

Katsumi Uehara, who opened the metal ring of the can, sipped coffee to refresh himself, and after relieving himself, he was just about to wash his face and spirits, but when he got up, he saw the two Takagi Shiratori with dead faces, and immediately raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"I suddenly felt a little sleepy and went buy a bottle of coffee." Seeing his gaze, Shiratori barely squeezed out a smile on his face, and swallowed the unknown pain alone.

Wataru Takagi on the side did the same, and stood up in despair: "Me too, wait for me Shiratori." ”

“……”

The nerves that had just been lost in the lake reacted instantly, and Katsumi Uehara, who was leaning on the workstation, grinned at the corner of his mouth and almost laughed.

Seeing his appearance, Miwako Zuoto tilted her head slightly puzzled: "What are you laughing at?" ”

Turning to the side along her partner's gaze, she saw the backs of Shiratori and Takagi like walking dead, and Chiba and Shinnori, who were sitting on a chair drinking orange juice, were obviously smiling, and their shoulders were shaking.

"No, nothing."

Katsumi Uehara stretched his arms as he walked to the bathroom, "I just thought of something interesting." ”

"Interesting thing?"

"It's a lot of fun."

The moment they passed by, Katsumi Uehara leaned into her ear and whispered. Miwa Sato, who didn't know why, frowned as she watched the man's back leave.

Although she didn't know what "funny" meant, judging by his expression, it was certain that it shouldn't be a good thing.

At the very least, it wasn't a good thing for her.

Toilet.

When Katsumi Uehara, who was shaking three times, whistled and pushed the door open, the first thing that caught his eye was a back figure he was very familiar with-

An orange trench coat that has not changed for thousands of years, and a strong figure.

Katsumi Uehara, who was reminded of some bad memories, shuddered, turned around and was about to withdraw, but unfortunately he was a step too late.

"Brother Uehara, it's just right, I'll let Shiratori Zuoto and them all come to my office for a meeting, and you can come too." As soon as he turned around, he saw the right-hand man's beloved general, and Twilight Thirteen was smiling kindly.

“…… Okay, I got the police department. ”

Katsumi Uehara, whose good mood was suddenly ruined, unconsciously twitched a few times in the corners of his eyes, and replied in response.

Why is Twilight Thirteen's spawn point always here?

This bathroom is a little bit of a rush with him, why don't you go to the next toilet next door?

Katsumi Uehara, whose thoughts were wandering, seriously thought about the feasibility of this operation.

"If you go next door, you'll need to get in and out of the office gate, isn't it easier to get the attention of the Dusk Police Department?"

After washing her face and returning to her workstation, Miwako Zuoto, who heard the man's thoughts, laughed: "Did the police department say that there was a meeting?" ”

"No, you'll find out when you go." Thinking about it, Katsumi Uehara spread out his hands, took a notebook and a ballpoint pen and walked with her in the direction of the department head's office.

Because they can't drink alcohol during work hours, the completely lovelorn duo who use coffee as wine listlessly follows Chiba and Shin.

"The police department."

"Police, what's wrong? A meeting is required. ”

Expertly finding a place to sit down, Katsumi Uehara raised his eyes to look at his boss sitting behind his desk.

"It's about Kidd, the Strange Thief, because we're also in the Suzuki Foundation's invitation, so the Second Section asks us to help them with the Eucalyptus if necessary."

Seeing his subordinates come in, Twilight Thirteen raised the photos in his hand and handed them to Miwako Sato, who distributed them one by one.

Katsumi Uehara, who received it, looked at it fixedly, and it was a bright letter of crime notice-

[On April 19, the Sally Beth will sail from the port of Yokohama;

The real treasure of the ship, the night star, I'm going to decide.

Kidd the Strange Thief is on board. 】

"So easy to understand? Police: Are you sure it was written by Kidd, the thief? Not someone impersonating? With just one glance, Katsumi Uehara expressed doubts about the authenticity of the crime notice.

In his impression, the advance letters written by Kidd should all follow the stream-of-consciousness route, which is a bit different from his style.

"It was left by Kidd, and there are eyewitnesses who can confirm this, that it is the child of the Maori brother's family."

Twilight Thirteen smiled, "But you don't have to worry too much, the second class is just afraid that Kidd will cause a commotion at that time, so they want to say hello to us, in case there is an accident they planned, I hope we can lend a hand at the scene."

"After all, there will be a lot of celebrities in attendance, and if you make it look bad, you will lose face for the Metropolitan Police Department."

When Twilight Thirteen said this, his eyes subconsciously fell on Katsumi Uehara: "Brother Uehara, Suzuki's meaning is also that I want you to protect this pearl called the Night Star. ”

"Okay police department, I see."

Katsumi Uehara, who was trying to remember the scenes of several duels between Kidd and Conan, nodded.

It's good to be able to pick up a credit for nothing again.

"Oh yes, are your gowns ready? Wear it when the time comes. Seeing that the ace answered, Twilight Thirteen, who was just about to end the meeting, remembered this matter in hindsight.

……………………………………………………

April 19, Port of Yokohama.

The giant cruise ship named "Sally Beth" quietly docked in the harbor, and many high-ranking people with prominent faces in society slowly boarded the cruise ship along the stairs after some inspection by the police.

The Mori Kogoro family, who were invited, walked into the main venue of the banquet under the personal leadership of the second lady of the Suzuki family, Suzuki Sonoko.

"It's a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Suzuki Foundation, and there are so many people." As a private detective, Mori Kogoro looked left and right, and his mouth was amazed.

"Yes, not only the president of a large company, the heir to the president, but also a lot of big stars."

It was the first time that Mao Lilan, who echoed his father, had seen so many upper-class people.

Conan, who was following her, crossed his fingers behind his head and looked at the big names in the main venue curiously, and secretly sighed in his heart:

It's really worthy of the Suzuki Foundation......

What if- huh?

Conan, who turned his gaze to the other side, was stunned.

"Yo, Maori detective, long time no see."

Dressed in a well-tailored blue suit, Katsumi Uehara greeted several people with a smile.

Next to him, is Miwako Zuoto, who is wearing a burgundy slanted shoulder fishtail dress, stepping on a pair of beige stiletto heels, almost like the professional dress on weekdays!

"Long time no see, Uehara Police Department."

"Zuo Teng, you are so beautiful!" Mao Lilan's eyes lit up, and it was the first time she had seen Miwako Sato so well-dressed.

"Xiaolan, you are also beautiful today." Miwako Sato, who smiled right, praised back.

Conan, who was on the side, gave Katsumi Uehara a vague look, and the latter understood and quietly left the group that was chatting.

"What's the matter, if you want to call me out, I still have to accompany Zuo Teng."

"Uehara Police Department, I want to tell you something."

"What?"

"A few days ago, my identity was known to the Osaka high school detective I said earlier." Taking a deep breath, Conan was a little frustrated.

"Oh."

"I don't want to, either, but when I shoot him with an anesthetic needle, he's- huh?"

Conan, who was talking to himself, was stunned for a moment, then raised his eyes and looked at Katsumi Uehara with no surprise on his face: "Oh? ”

"I don't think it's strange that your identity will be revealed, what's there to fuss about." Katsumi Uehara shrugged his shoulders and said indifferently: "You're still alive and well now, doesn't that mean it's okay." ”

Osaka black charcoal head who is always looking for a place to confess.,This person is familiar to him.。

"I-"

Conan, whose words were directly choked in his throat, suddenly became strange.

That's true, but why does he always feel weird?

Katsumi Uehara's attitude gave him the feeling as if he had known it for a long time.

"I'll go back if there's nothing else, it's no fun to talk to you."

"Huh-"

Before Conan could speak, Katsumi Uehara had already waved his hand and left, and in desperation, Conan, who had even said what he wanted to say, could only follow.

In any case, Katsumi Uehara is the person he trusts the most at the moment-

"Conan, Uehara Police Department, where have you been?"

"Ah, Sister Xiaolan, I got lost in the toilet, and the Uehara Police Department brought me back." The adorable Conan followed Katsumi Uehara with his hands in his pockets, and his gaze fell on an unfamiliar face with him.

It's a woman.

Blonde hair, big waves, flaming red lips.

This woman is beautiful, and the beauty is a little thrilling. Under the bandeau navy blue evening dress, the hot body is also on display.

For some reason, Conan always felt that this woman seemed to have a hint of familiarity, as if he had seen it somewhere.

Miwako Zuoto, who has always been known for her heroic appearance, is also a bit like an un** flower bone in front of this woman, slightly green.

"Introduction, this is Chris Binyard, the famous American actress and the spokesperson of our Suzuki jewelry."

As the host tonight, Suzuki Sonoko, who saw Katsumi Uehara returning, took the initiative to be an introducer and introduce the identity of the blonde.

"Miss Chris, this is Katsumi Uehara, who is from the Metropolitan Police Department like Sato Criminal, and is a very powerful policeman."

Katsumi Uehara's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stared in surprise at the blonde woman standing between Miwako Sato and Moriran.

"Chris Binyard?"

"I know, the super cop who saved Miss Ayako Suzuki, I've seen the news."

The woman who was full of all kinds of amorous smiles pursed her lips, took a step forward slightly, and took the initiative to stretch out her hand towards Katsumi Uehara: "I adore you very much, Mr. Uehara, you are a hero." ”