"It's for that 'Kudo' again, but after talking for a long time, I couldn't find where the others were, and I couldn't count the accounts if I wanted to......"

"What are you talking about, Miss Toyama?" In fact, Tang Ze, who heard her words clearly, pretended not to know, and looked over blankly, "What, looking for someone or something?" ”

"No, it's okay!" Yuanshan and Ye showed a big smile, took the pot in Tang Ze's hand, and put it on the plate, "I'm just a little curious...... Oh yes, Tang Ze, you and that Kudo Shinichi are high school classmates, right? That's what Hattori told me. ”

"We do, but after I transferred to another school, Kudo-kun took a leave of absence, so I haven't seen him since." Tang Ze put the soup into several bowls one by one, and replied casually, "Do you care a lot about Hattori because of him, and came here to investigate this matter?" ”

"Actually, I'm just ......" Toyama Kazuha put the pot in his hand into the pool, banged it hard, and then exhaled in frustration, "Forget it, Hattori is like this, with or without Kudo, he will put the priority of the case first, and there is no point in angering others." ”

She looked at the dishes in the kitchen and shook her head helplessly.

As long as there is a case, forget about the date, throw the person aside, and let the pigeons go for hours...... She had already experienced these things in the past, and it was useless to even complain.

Even herself, isn't what she likes is Hattori's pure and focused character?

The idiot she chose herself, now regretting it a little too late.

"Don't be discouraged, Miss Toyama." Tang Ze picked up the tray steadily, bent his eyes at her and smiled, "People have different personality talents, some people are not good at being considerate, not good at dealing with many social relationships, and not as romantic and intimate as he imagined, it does not necessarily mean that he despises the relationship between them." ”

Yuan Shan and Ye looked at Tang Ze's smile for a while, and pouted: "Even if you say so, it's still hard to have confidence." He is very keen when dealing with the case, not to mention forgetting the agreed time, he can even remember the details of the suspect's casual words and swept away...... If you remember these things, but you can't remember my repeated admonitions, isn't that still not your heart? ”

"Well, maybe it's because you're too familiar." Tang Ze shrugged his shoulders, the center of gravity of the tray in his hand was stable, and there was no shaking, "It's too familiar, sometimes it's like holding a right hand with a left hand, but it will overlook some small things." Whether he values you or not, he will definitely show it at a critical time. ”

And, he guessed, it's not far away.

Generally speaking, Toyama and Ye are both fixed refresh types, and when she left Osaka with Hattori Heiji, it was basically when something happened.

And after the accident, in any personal threat, Hattori Heiji will stand in front of her without hesitation, and choose her between himself and her without hesitation......

How to say it, this kind of crisis time and time again to stand up again and again, maybe it is also the reason why these girls will be pulled all the time, the trick of the innocent steel straight man belongs to yes.

"I don't think you have to stick too much to the model of ordinary student couples, you have to try those 'romances'. The feeling of misalignment of expectations is uncomfortable. Tang Ze walked outside and gave a little personal advice, "Isn't it good to find a more suitable mode for you to get along?" ”

What is it called, the model of ordinary student couples, themselves and peace, not ordinary students?

He was actually in a state of annoyance with his masked vigilante girlfriend, and he was stunned by the unconscious Yuanshan and Ye.

"Wow, what a hearty dish!" Tang Ze walked to the dining table, Judy raised her arms cooperatively, and cheered, "We are solving the case, you can still take the time to come over and have a meal, it's too powerful Tang Ze!" ”

"It's because you're solving the case that I can find time to come over and cook." Tang Ze smiled and handed out the bowls on the tray to a few people at the table, "I can't help much with the case, I originally said that I was going out for dinner, but it was so late, it wouldn't be good to run out hungry, so I thought, why don't I come over and buy something to make some food." ”

Is it really because you can't help much, or are you worried that if you stay for a long time, you will expose your reasoning ability, and the popular detective Akechi Goro-kun?

Judy pursed her lips playfully, squeezed her eyes, and took the bowl in her hand.

Seeing him sit down at the table, Conan and Heiji, who were a little nervous, breathed a sigh of relief and instinctively relaxed.

Originally, the case was over, and the time was not too early, plus there were also Yuan Shan and Ye who had arrived, so they should have said goodbye and left Judy's apartment directly.

As a result, Tang Ze suddenly raised his hand and said that considering the time problem, everyone hadn't eaten dinner yet, and he used Judy's kitchen to cook a little food, so it was better to come over and finish eating before leaving.

And just like that, a nondescript dinner combination was reached, and the two of them stayed in the place that had been carpeted by themselves, each uncomfortable.

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that there was a high school student private detective in our class who was the same as Hattori-kun." Judy picked up the chopsticks and pinched them twice, "Just like I can't get used to chopsticks until now, there are so many minors in Japan, and it's really unaccustomed to being detectives at the scene of the crime." ”

"Well, it's not necessarily the only one in Japan, right?" Thinking of the White Horse Detective who will appear in the future, Tang Ze replied, "Whether it is a minor or not, it is a good thing to be able to solve the case." ”

"Having said that, it is all up to private investigators to solve the case, so isn't the police disgraced?" Judy glanced at Tang Ze curiously, unable to hide her curiosity.

Could it be that this is the reason why Tang Ze would create such a fake identity? Because detective is a profession that is easy to make a name for itself and is not limited to age?

Also, considering that he also has a fake identity of a black-clad organization, this is indeed a profession that can intersect with the police in an open and honest way, but will not overreact to the organization.

"As long as we can improve the detection rate of major cases, and we can successfully prosecute and sentence, it doesn't matter who solves the case. If the case can't be solved, it's really disgraced. Tang Ze picked up a piece of chopsticks and tofu and retorted reasonably, "You said as if the American police are very dignified." ”

"Oh, you have a point." Judy was stunned and nodded slowly.

It has to be said that very convincing arguments, especially for the FBI.

Judy, who was convinced, lowered her head and concentrated on eating, and at this moment, she couldn't help but become two detectives.

"It's not all up to private detectives to solve cases...... "Hattori Heiji, who was born in a police family, snorted, "Even if it weren't for me, my father was also a well-known police detective in the police world, and his speed in solving cases was first-class." ”

"I don't know if you're not, but Kudo is like this anyway." Tang Ze glanced at him, and then at Conan, "So your title is not as cool as his, his title is 'Savior of the Japanese Police', 'Heisei Holmes', and you, you are 'Kudo of Kanto, Hattori of Kansai'." It can be seen that the light is greater than that of the police, which has a crucial impact on fame. ”

"I'm ......," Hattori Heiji, who choked on a mouthful of peppercorns, coughed suddenly.

Faced with the situation of many guests sitting at a table, Tang Ze's choice of dishes is naturally a classic set meal, mapo tofu that people all over the world eat, plus some salads, fried beef tenderloin with onions and so on, forming a nondescript table of dishes.

In short, Japan's mapo tofu is called Chinese food, Tang Ze can barely nod, and Zuo Zongtang chicken in the United States, if he is killed, he will not admit that it is Chinese food!

"Ha, I think this is still related to the ability to solve cases." Conan was not very convinced, "It's the same in Tokyo, it's the same underage detective with a large number of cases, and the title of Wise is completely different, 'Detective Prince', 'Gentle Crime Buster' or something." ”

"Oh, that's because he's bigger, he's still handsome." Tang Ze said without being salty.

"Do you mean I...... Ahem, isn't Shinichi's brother handsome? When it came to this issue, Conan was even more unconvinced.

"Well, of course Kudo is also handsome, and the school still receives some letters. However, Wise is more good at dressing up, the image is more impactful, more eye-catching, and Kudo basically wears school uniforms or ordinary sweatshirts...... So, the number of letters has indeed dropped dramatically. Tang Ze thought that his answer was very pertinent.

Conan's little face was wrinkled, he held the tip of his chopsticks in his mouth, held it for a few seconds, couldn't think of any counterarguments, and lowered his head very unevenly and continued to pick up the rice.

Damn, obviously Tang Ze didn't belittle his reasoning ability, praised the wise part, and even the appearance he didn't care about too much, and what he said was not a good thing, why was he so aggrieved!

Seeing that the table had finally regained a bit of quietness, the Healer King had killed the game again, bowed his head in satisfaction, and tasted his craft.

Although when Amuro was there, Tang Ze basically didn't have any chance to master the rice spoon, but considering that Tang Ze did have the need to cook by himself and could cook, Amuro Toru had taught him a few kitchen skills.

Now, there are some subtle changes in the flavor of Karasawa's cooking, and he is still very confident that he can conquer all kinds of Japanese.

So for a moment, there was only the quiet sound of chewing on the table, and Judy, who was accustomed to showing a stereotypical American image, occasionally praised the taste of the meal.

"Tang Ze said, Mr. Judy, you came to work in Japan because you like Japanese pop culture." Heiji Hattori, who had eaten half a bowl quietly, finally continued the previous topic, "Then what do you do in the United States?" Is it also a teacher? ”

"In the United States......" Judy glanced at Tang Ze, who was immersed in eating, and replied with a smile, "That's not it, when I was in the United States, it was almost, well, a consultant." I just have a teaching qualification, and I think the job of an English teacher is easy to apply for. ”

Tang Ze, who was about to finish his meal, looked up at her when he heard the words.

One thing to say, indeed, is the FBI a federal agency after all, and Judy's department is a pure secret service, an adviser to the police, and an advisor, right?

"Always single? Such a beautiful lady, shouldn't be. "Toyama and Leaves, who know Hattori's orientation deeply, asked coldly.

"Single...... Well, my ex-boyfriend has had it, and now I have a favorite object. Judy cupped her cheeks, not knowing if she was reminiscing or exhaling with a sigh, "It's a person who puts his career before his feelings, and I don't know if I still have a chance." ”

“…… Didn't you come to Japan with no chance at all? Inexplicably empathized with the distant mountains and leaves, muttered.

"I came to Japan, of course, because...... He also came to Japan. Judy let out two nasal chuckles, and with her slightly hoarse voice, there was a unique sense of maturity and sensuality.

"Eh, didn't you just say that you like Japanese culture......" got an unexpected answer, and Toyama and Ye looked at Judy, and were looked at by her water-colored eyes up close, and couldn't help blushing again.

The beautiful and sexy big sister is really charming, and she doesn't dare to look carefully at Judy's misty expression.

Yuanshan and Ye had a dumbfounded expression, and there was still a grain of rice hanging on their lips, looking very innocent and cute, seeing that Judy's smile expanded, and she raised her finger and touched her face in the air: "Girl, teach you a little secret...... At any time, you can't tell others what you did for a certain man, and some things can only be hidden in your heart. A secret makes a woman woman. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone at the table raised their heads from the bowl and looked at Judy, who was leaning on the palm of their hand, full of charm, and was silent.

The two detectives had slightly serious expressions and exchanged glances silently.

Yuanshan and Ye didn't know whether they were hit by her, or they were completely captured by the charm of their big sister, so they opened and closed their mouths in a daze, unable to answer.

And Tang Ze ......

Tang Ze looked at her for a while, took out his mobile phone from under the table, and silently sent an email.

[I feel that you are in trouble, Brother Xiuyi. 】

Shuichi Akai, who was sitting in the store's warehouse sorting out the contents of the eavesdropping: "? ”

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"Oh, so after a long time, you called me over for someone else's business."

Walking on the way to 2-chome, Toyama and Ha listened to Hattori's next schedule, crossed their arms, and puffed out their mouths in dissatisfaction.

She knew that if it was really a trip, a date, or a shopping thing, Pingji wouldn't think of her at all.

"Ah, what is this......" Hattori Heiji cleared his throat and turned his gaze in embarrassment.

Actually, it's not all for this reason.

It all started with yesterday's cruise.

Due to a misunderstanding of the reason why he got on the boat, Mao Liran once thought that he took Toyama and Ye to Ogasawara to see the dolphins, even after it was clarified later, Mao Liran still asked twice, looking like he couldn't believe that he was really unprepared.

"You like Miss Toyama, can't everyone see this kind of thing?"

"Yes, is it that obvious?!"

"Alas...... Since you have the opportunity to travel, even if you really go for the case, there is nothing wrong with calling Miss Shangyuanshan. ”

"Well, but, she's never been interested in cases or anything......"

"Is it possible that she is not interested in the case because as soon as you encounter the case, you will put her aside or ignore her existence, so she is not interested?" This is Tang Ze, who happened to come over and sit down with juice, "If you have any commissions or cases in the future, and you can bring Miss Yuanshan with you when she is free, won't she be so disgusted?" Anyway, you're the only one who is busy solving the case, and she's not tired of following the past. ”

Quite reasonable, irrefutable.

So after thinking deeply about Tang Ze's sharp comments, he made a temporary decision to call He Ye over.

"You can't completely ignore this kind of thing just because the object you like is a childhood sweetheart, and you are familiar enough." In the morning, Karasawa, who came to Dr. Asasa's house with a gift, said, "Shiho is my younger sister, so will I ignore the gift and care just because this is a familiar relative?" No matter what kind of relationship it is, it needs to be operated and maintained, and it is a two-way street. ”

So......

"Ahem, actually, I also think by the way, well, it's just that it's not interesting if I go on a trip, I want to find someone familiar to accompany me......" Hattori Heiji, who didn't dare to look at Toyama and Ye's expressions, took a breath and pulled out the hand that had been in his pocket, "I was supposed to prepare a souvenir for you this time, um, I was supposed to prepare a souvenir for you, but unfortunately I didn't make it...... This, a gift. ”

Got an unexpected answer, Yuanshan and Ye couldn't come back to their senses for a while, and their steps were a little sluggish, and they lowered their heads half a beat to react, looking at Hattori Heiji's palm.

In a small, delicate velvet box is a sparkling necklace pendant.

Dolphin-shaped.

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"Gift, you called me here for this purpose?"

At the table outside the café, Kuroba Kaito found Tang Ze, who was sitting in the sun reading a book with a heavy tome, and got an answer that made him speechless.

Really, mysteriously, he called him, emailed him, and confirmed the progress of his investigation into Alloy X, and he thought that joker had made some major discovery, or had some tricky situation that needed his help, and he had to come and meet.

That's what happened......

Black Feather Kuaito raised his hand helplessly, but it was a pity that he didn't have a top hat to support in his daily clothes, so he could only helplessly pat the black hair on his head.

"What's the matter, you still have an opinion on sending you something." Tang Ze pinched the bridge of his nose and emptied the long list of proper nouns from his head before putting down the book and looking at the boy sitting opposite.

Since Polo's Cafe is downstairs from the Maori Detective Agency, in order not to trigger the new bloody plot, he will mysteriously tell Black Feather Kaito to remember to come over.

If Maolilan sees it, it may be extraneous again, which is not good.

"I think you might need something like this, I'm not sure, so I'm calling you to take a look." Tang Ze took out a black plastic box from his pocket and shook it.

The crisp sound of collision came from the box, and the black feather Kuaito, who was speechless when he heard it, sat up a little straighter.

What kind of glass is it like...... Or something like a gemstone.

"I've heard that you're looking for a rare gem, and you've been sending out notices and stealing all kinds of gem collections, and that's why you're stealing them. So, I've brought you a kind of, well, a special gemstone. You come to see? ”

(End of chapter)