The unscrupulous detective in Conan

Chapter 1450 The Big Sister Persona is Completely Shattered (Sad)
Miwako Sato sighed, "Bringing someone along when you take down a criminal gang? I guess only you would think of this as simple as drinking water."

“That’s not it…” Fujino chimed in, then interrupted, “If you’re really thirsty, drinking water is definitely not as difficult as drinking cold water. After all, you’ll die if you don’t drink water, so it’s just a matter of course.”

Sato Miwako: "..."

What kind of outrageous analogy is this? Never mind.

Sato Miwako felt helpless. She had to admit that Fujino was indeed unmatched in terms of earning credit... Not to mention the murder case, just the criminal gangs he had dismantled were enough to warrant an award ceremony.

"Unfortunately, he is currently only an advisor, not a civil servant."

Sato Miwako thought about it, but then she thought again: Even if Fujino is a civil servant, he probably won't get promoted much.

The bureaucratic system within the Metropolitan Police Department is extremely entrenched, a fact that Miwako Sato is acutely aware of.

They restrict you based on your education, your background, your age—wherever there's a restriction, they'll impose it. Once you're blocked, it's like your future is hopeless.

That's just how the Japanese system is, there's not much to say about it—the top-level staff haven't changed, and if there weren't some restrictions, where would all those promotion opportunities come from?

Promotions are also based on individual ability (background). For example, Shiratori's promotion was due not only to his own merits but also to his family background.

After all, there are only so many police inspectors, and there are a lot of people waiting for promotion opportunities. If you don't have an advantage, how can you compete with others?
Even being a police officer requires connections.

Unless you're a true prodigy who passes a top-tier exam and gets promoted like a rocket, you can become a police inspector right after graduation, receive training, complete an internship, and become a police superintendent before the age of thirty.

Otherwise, the game will still get stuck, and even top professionals sometimes get stuck due to various issues.

Although it's hard to admit, that's just how the Japanese police are.

Fujino suddenly asked, "Do you have any ideas?"

Sato Miwako snapped out of her reverie: "What are you thinking?"

"It's about that incident before." Fujino saw Sato Miwako sitting there, seemingly lost in thought, and changed the subject to get to the point: "You asked me out, and now you're asking me about it."

After regaining her composure, Sato Miwako realized that the other person was asking her about the rumors circulating in the Metropolitan Police Department.

After thinking for a moment, she said helplessly, "There's no good way right now. We can only wait for things to calm down on their own. I've already asked Shiratori to help clarify things."

"I didn't expect you to be so good at this." Fujino looked at her with some surprise: "Use his words to clarify instead of clarifying it yourself, so as not to muddy the waters and make things more unclear the more you explain, and in the end, just gloss over the matter as if it never happened."

"It seems you're quite resourceful, Sato-san."

Miwako Sato shrugged: "What kind of tactic is this? After dealing with suspects so much, you'll naturally come up with things like this."

She paused, her gaze fixed on Fujino: "But, speaking of which, this whole thing started because of you, kid."

"They've come to interrogate me, haven't they..." Fujino sighed helplessly. "I just kindly helped you get a leave of absence, who would have thought it would turn into something like this?"

"Tell me, is it because of you?" Sato Miwako said seriously.

Fujino could tell at a glance that this shrewish woman was just looking for trouble.

The purpose, I guess, is to get benefits. Well, from the beginning, it seems like this woman was looking for benefits.

He was quite helpless with the shrewish older sister who was acting like a rogue. Knowing that he could only appease her in this situation, he asked, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Miwako Sato stroked her chin, seemingly lost in thought. After a brief silence, she said with a somewhat serious expression, "Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to make this a real show."

"Anyway, that's what they all say. It would be a huge loss if we didn't get pregnant..."

"???"

Upon hearing this, Fujino silently typed a series of question marks, somewhat confused about what was going on.

So, is the "fake acting becoming real" thing the same as the "fake acting becoming real" thing I was thinking about?

What kind of outrageous and inappropriate words are these?

What does it mean to have suffered a huge loss?
Something's not right, this shrewish woman is definitely not right!

Fujino's expression turned strange. Thinking that his older sister, Sato Miwako, had some feelings for him, he felt that her words were seven parts false, two parts true, and one part that he was being forcibly suppressed and drained.

Seeing Fujino's reaction, Miwako Sato burst out laughing.

"You don't actually believe that, do you?"

"It's a bit outrageous, and I was a little scared."

Fujino came to his senses and realized that the other person was teasing him, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "So you know, you shouldn't joke about things like this so casually?"

Upon hearing the phrase "frightened," Sato Miwako narrowed her eyes and said, "What kind of talk is that? What do you mean by 'frightened'?"

"Well, well, cough."

Fujino coughed lightly, unsure how to explain the situation.

I was genuinely frightened, but there was nothing wrong with me.

After all, Sister Sato really does say some shocking things, enough to scare someone to death.

However, after thinking about it, Fujino felt that it was more of a surprise or something similar.

You should know that Sato is a very traditional person. Some things she says are just for fun and teasing, but she probably wouldn't actually do something like crushing someone like me.

Sato Miwako pursed her lips, not too surprised by Fujino's reaction.

Fujino, that kid, usually retaliates immediately if you tease him a little.

The expression you're making today...

Sure enough, this kid seems completely at a loss when faced with this kind of situation.

She said calmly, "Don't worry, I'm not foolish enough to blame you for something like this. This has little to do with you..."

As she spoke, her tone gradually became filled with murderous intent: "I already know who really deserves to be taught a lesson."

Yes, that gossipy old woman, Miyamoto Yumi, has already found a way to bring about her own demise.

Sato Miwako silently added in her mind.

Fujino breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, secretly praying in his heart: I hope the guy this older sister is talking about who needs to be taught a lesson isn't me.

However, at this moment, Sato Miwako changed the subject: "But you should also give me something as an apology."

Fujino was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Sato Miwako's lips curled into a faint smile: "Come with me to the nearby shopping street and buy whatever catches your eye."

"Or rather, what do you think suits me?"

"Of course, it's your treat. I remember you've got quite a bit of money."

Fujino: "..."

So you're just trying to rip me off by taking a big bite of my wallet to make yourself happy?

Fujino was speechless for a moment, but there was nothing he could do about it.

He didn't quite understand what kind of operation Sato Miwako, this big sister, was doing.

However, you could still vaguely sense that the older woman wasn't angry.

Now, does it seem like she's being a little coquettish?
…………

After dinner, Fujino left the family restaurant with Sato Miwako, who unilaterally ordered him to go shopping. Sato Miwako stood up from her seat, looking quite satisfied with her omelet rice.

Fujino took a closer look and noticed that she was actually wearing trousers.

She wore black trousers that perfectly matched her black suit jacket, creating a very sophisticated and professional look. The trousers hugged her long legs, outlining a beautiful line that was quite pleasing to the eye.

This feeling is completely different from that of a dress; it's a kind of hazy beauty.

Fujino felt that this kind of hazy beauty was actually the most sensual, and that the skirt didn't accentuate the curves.

Judging from the degree of washing of the fabric, it should be newly purchased. The fabric is still very sturdy and looks very stylish overall.

So he looked her over and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is this a new outfit?"

"Yes, I bought it during my holiday these past few days."

Hearing this, Sato Miwako's mood brightened slightly, and she felt a little pleased that her little secret had been discovered: "How are you feeling?"

"Hmm, very good." Fujino nodded and commented, "The pants style gives you a capable feel, which is different from the intellectual and gentle feeling you always wear in skirts. The lines of your legs are outlined, which is quite pleasing to the eye."

"That's it!"

Sato Miwako squinted, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Very pleasing to the eye..."

She muttered something meaningfully, then asked, "So how did you know this dress was new to me?"

"The fabric looks quite new." Fujino noticed her expression and thought she looked a bit silly, but he still thought for a moment and explained, "Besides, you don't usually wear pants, you always wear office dresses. When I did your laundry at your house before, I didn't see any similar pants, so it must look brand new."

"Ahem."

Sato Mi coughed lightly, as if she had suddenly remembered something, and looked a little embarrassed.

Fujino found her behavior a bit strange.

But thinking back, I washed all of their clothes without saying a word before.

Well, thinking about it, it really should be awkward.

After all, women's clothes are indeed quite private.

Fujino didn't strike up a conversation; in situations like this, it was best to let the other person take the initiative.

After leaving the family restaurant, I strolled around the neighborhood.

The two entered a department store, and Sato Miwako immediately headed straight for the snacks and began a shopping spree.

Fujino couldn't help but retort, "So, how old are you? Why are you still buying these kinds of snacks?"

"Why are you just like my mom?"

Sato Miwako pouted, looking a little impatient: "I bought it to chew on when I'm bored while watching TV. Don't you understand that your mouth should never be idle while watching TV?"

As she spoke, she silently put away a box of gummy candies, saying like a sulking little girl, "You'll pay for these later."

"Good good."

Fujino nodded helplessly, deciding to go along with Sato, this stubborn mule.

Miwako Sato didn't hold back and immediately started a shopping spree, filling her shopping cart to the brim.

Even when passing by the toy section, he paused for a while, bent over, put his hands on his thighs, and stared intently at a pile of toy spring snakes in jars.

After a brief moment of thought, I immediately put the spring snake into my shopping cart.

Fujino was speechless at the sight.

So, big sister, you're already twenty-eight years old.

Buying toys again?
Fujino felt helpless. In his opinion, Sato Miwako looked very mature, but in reality, she was quite a little girl at heart and sometimes liked to act coquettishly.

As they came out of the supermarket, Sato Miwako noticed Fujino's gaze and frowned: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"nothing."

As Fujino carried two large bags, she instinctively wanted to say, "What's wrong with me looking at you?" but then thought it wouldn't be appropriate, so she forcibly swallowed it back and explained, "I just feel that, Sato-nee-san, you're a little bit..."

"Yeah, that sense of contrast."

"What contrast?" Sato Miwako tilted her head, her face full of confusion, not quite understanding what the sudden, inexplicable words were saying.

Fujino thought for a moment, then smiled and explained, "She was wearing a suit and looked very mature and like a strong woman, but her actions and expressions were so immature, especially when she was picking out snacks just now, her expression was just like a little girl."

"what?"

Sato Miwako narrowed her eyes, sensing that the other person's words were somewhat mocking.

She was a little annoyed... She was very concerned about her age and would be unhappy if people said she was old, but she was even more unhappy if people said she looked like a little girl.

What's wrong with me?

I'm already twenty-eight years old!
Fujino noticed her resentful gaze and added, "Actually, she's quite cute."

"Oh……"

Upon hearing this, Sato Miwako responded with an "oh" and then remained silent, feeling a wave of shyness and unease washing over her.

She couldn't help but complain to herself, "This guy, how dare he say I'm cute or something?"

"How dare you tease me like that!"

"Believe it or not, I'll take you down right here and now!"

"He's clearly being kept by a rich woman, yet he still dares to flirt with me."

"He needs to be taught a lesson..."

She wanted to tease him back, but she couldn't quite bring herself to say it.

In the end, she could only suppress her shyness and say in a serious tone, "You're quite cute too."

"...?"

"..."

Fujino silently typed a question mark, recalling his own appearance.

He didn't understand how he was related to being cute.

Sato Miwako regretted saying those words immediately afterward.

She wished she could cover her face and squat on the ground, wailing in despair.

What did she say?!

Miwako, why do you always put yourself in such awkward situations?

Sato Miwako felt like the sky had fallen again, and she was on the verge of tears.

She was very upset. As a mature working woman in her forties or seventies, how come she kept making such embarrassing mistakes lately?
Sato Miwako felt that her mature older sister persona had probably been shattered beyond repair in the eyes of the other party in the face of all the recent events, and had completely vanished.

Fujino: Is it possible that it broke even earlier?
She felt a pang of sadness, but then decided to look for a way out of the predicament. She turned around, scanned the surrounding area, and spotted a shop.

Immediately, ignoring the burning embarrassment all over her body, she ordered Fujino, "Fujino, go buy me a crepe, and remember to add plenty of sprinkles!"

(End of this chapter)