Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 472 Conan's Moment of Redemption

"Thank goodness it was your chewing gum. Ai had tampered with your biological evidence before. If it were Ai's, it would have been troublesome..." Shiraishi seemed relieved at this moment.

Conan: ...

Conan stared speechlessly at Shiraishi—how could it possibly be Ai's? Do you really think I picked up her chewing gum?!

However, Conan also realized that Shiraishi was criticizing him for not being thorough enough, and was also reminding him that he was fortunate that Ai had tampered with the biological samples he had collected from the Black Organization.

Otherwise, what if Gin gets his saliva DNA tested...?

"I wish he would get a DNA test! Unfortunately, Gin, despite his strong intuition, is very careless in his work..." Ai said helplessly.

If Gin were to test it, he could at least find out that the chewing gum wasn't Ai's at all!
Ai Haibara had been living with the Black Organization for a long time; it's not a matter of a few samples, but she can't change her own biological information...

Unfortunately, Gin doesn't verify this at all!
"Sorry..." Conan didn't expect that not only would he be discovered, but he would also get Ai into trouble—Gin, when his intuition kicks in, he doesn't listen to any logic at all!
Conan then remembered something and said, "But this time I heard some important news! Before the wiretapping was discovered, Gin called a member codenamed 'Pisco' and asked him to 'take care of' someone at the 'memorial service on Saturday,' and mentioned 'before the police make an arrest.'"

"A memorial service?" Shiraishi frowned upon hearing this.

"The key is 'getting rid of them' and 'before the police arrest them,' right? Those guys are probably going to kill someone to cover their tracks again! And Pisco... that's probably another official member's codename." Conan couldn't help but complain, not understanding why Shiraishi paid attention to "memorial service" first out of the four pieces of information.

"The memorial service on Saturday..." Shiraishi muttered again.

"Hey! You..." Conan was about to criticize Shiraishi's point of view.

Shiraishi spoke up, saying, "There's a memorial service for a famous director on Saturday. I wonder if that's what he's referring to."

Shiraishi certainly remembered that Ayako had to attend the memorial service at the last minute.

“A famous director? That’s certainly possible…” Conan nodded as well—judging from Gin’s tone at the time, the memorial service must have been quite large.

"Whose memorial service?" Conan asked quickly.

"Hey, you two..." Ai looked at the two people in front of her speechlessly—Shiraishi was one thing, but Conan... you're tied to the lab table and you're still not behaving yourself, are you?

“A director named Akio Sakamaki will be there, and there should be many celebrities from all walks of life attending,” Shiraishi replied.

“Gin has already discovered the listening device, so he might change his plans, or even… he might wait for me to walk right into his trap,” Ai warned in a low voice.

“I know.” Shiraishi nodded upon hearing this, and then said, “That’s why we have to go even more, otherwise Gin will always think it’s you.”

Upon hearing this, Conan quickly nodded and said, "That's right! Even if we can't catch them, it proves it wasn't you!"

"So what are you planning to do? Expose Kudo? That's no different from exposing me directly," Ai said, frowning.

That's right. If it's revealed that Conan is actually Shinichi Kudo, then the fact that he's shrunk will no longer be a secret, and naturally, the identity of "Shiraishi's sister" will also be exposed.

Shiraishi had previously asked Ai to pretend to be his sister, one of the reasons being "the darkest place is under the lamp." However, if the fact that APTX4869 can shrink people is exposed, Ai's identity will immediately be questioned.

“As soon as Shiraishi shows up, they’ll definitely suspect that Inspector Shiraishi planted the listening device!” Conan said immediately.

Goodness, he's really willing to risk everything!

Shiraishi glanced at Conan and smiled, saying, "That's right. And... to hide Ai even more, I actually have another plan. Remember to come over on Friday, Conan."

Conan shuddered when he saw Shiraishi's kind smile.

……

Two days later, on Friday night, Conan arrived at the research institute as promised.

Although I was frightened by Ai last night, and I had a feeling that Shiraishi didn't have any good intentions, I still came, considering that I was the one who caused the trouble, and that Shiraishi needed to take me to the memorial service.

result……

"This one is also good! As expected of you, Officer Shiraishi!"

"Really, what 'Mrs. Kudo'? Didn't I tell you? Just call me Ikiko-neechan!"

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Conan:! ! !
As soon as Conan entered, he heard a voice that made him want to leave.

However, Shiraishi, with his quick eyes and ears, spotted it and grabbed it.

"Yukiko-neechan! Kudo-kun didn't mean it... But, I'm counting on you from now on!" Ai looked at Yukiko with teary eyes.

Conan:? ? ?
"Who exactly are you guys..." Conan glanced at his mother's eyes, then looked at...

There were many women's clothes and Ai Haibara's wigs on the ground, which made my scalp tingle!
"Conan, Yukiko and I have decided that you will dress up as Ai and accompany me to Director Sakamaki's memorial service!" Shiraishi said, patting Conan on the shoulder.

Conan:? ? ?
"I've thought about it carefully, how can I make sure that even if the Black Organization finds out one day that my sister looks like Sherry when she was little, they won't suspect anything?"

"Well, besides my usual mix of truth and falsehood, this time I'll just show them directly that she's 'not Sherry's sister,' and I believe they won't suspect anything anymore!" Shiraishi said, waving his hand.

Conan:? ? ?
Conan was also shocked by Shiraishi's thought process.

However, Conan knew that begging Shiraishi for mercy was probably useless, so he quickly looked at Yukiko and said, "Mom! Why are you back? And... and you're still causing trouble!"

"Hmm? It was Shiraishi who told me that he could dress you up as a girl... cough cough, he could help you make up for your mistakes... Sigh, how could my lovely little Shin-chan be the kind of man who puts girls in danger and then doesn't take responsibility for himself?" Yukiko said deliberately.

Conan: ...

Conan could tell that his mother was deliberately putting on an act to force him, but since she had already said that, Conan had no room to refuse.

And then Conan turned his head to look...

Well, not only is there no room for refusal, but even the space for physical retreat has been blocked by Shiraishi!

In the end, under the watchful eyes of Shiraishi and Yukiko, Conan could only call the Mori family and say that he would be staying at Dr. Agasa's house for the next couple of days...

After a whole night of tinkering, Conan's hairpiece was finally on, and Yukiko got some practice too.

Don't say it, really don't say it...

"As expected of Yukiko, now that I look at him, I think Conan looks more like Ai than Ai!" Shiraishi said, praising without reservation.

Yukiko's disguise skills were not up to par; she couldn't perfectly transform herself into another person and could only become a "stranger."

However, Conan is now about the same height as Ai Haibara, and with the added benefit of the wig, Yukiko can make him look just like Ai Haibara, which is enough to fool people!
“Of course… but it would be even better if you were Yukiko’s older sister, not ‘big sister’!” Yukiko corrected.

Women who reach a certain age tend to be particularly concerned about their age.

"Then let's meet at the Beika Hotel tomorrow morning. I've already received my invitation," Shiraishi said. Shiraishi's invitation, of course, came from Ayako's side.

As for Yukiko...

As a former popular star, after mentioning his return to China to some acquaintances, he naturally received an invitation!
The memorial service for Akira Sakamaki was held not far from Beika, at the Beika Hotel in the neighboring Beika Town—although the Beika Hotel had changed general managers in the past two days, its operations were not affected.

Afterwards, Shiraishi, with Ai Haibara, and Yukiko, with Conan, parted ways at the entrance of the research institute...

"Huh? Wait a minute, Mom...you haven't been back to China in a long time, have you? Our home isn't here..." Conan said immediately.

“No, we’re going to the villa that your dad and I rented last time. We rented it for six months, and the lease hasn’t expired yet,” Yukiko said matter-of-factly.

Previously, Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko teamed up to scare Conan!

"Why? Staying at home at this time won't expose anything, will it?" Conan asked, puzzled.

“Because… I’m staying here. Um, I’ll tell Ran later that she doesn’t need to come and clean.” Shiraishi said matter-of-factly.

"Huh? Why do you want to stay here?" Conan retorted.

“It’s closer to the research institute, and… I have other people staying at my place recently, so the apartment is too small for them,” Shiraishi explained.

Conan: ...

The solution for your family having guests or not enough room is for them to stay at my house.

That's right, Ai has just obtained Yukiko's permission to borrow the house that the Kudo family doesn't live in.

"Shin-chan, don't be so stingy. If Shiraishi stays at home, it'll keep those people away!" Yukiko said matter-of-factly.

"Is this my fault for being petty...? Never mind," Conan said weakly.

From the perspective of "the Black Organization discovering this matter," Shiraishi's move into the Kudo family did indeed have the effect of muddying the waters. At the very least, the Black Organization had to consider whether Shiraishi was investigating the disappearance of Shinichi Kudo.

……

When Shiraishi and Ai returned to the Kudo residence, they immediately rang the doorbell—Ayari Mayoi, who had arrived earlier, was already cleaning.

The person who opened the door was Mayoi, dressed as a shrine maiden with a cleaning apron over her clothes...

The Kudo house is quite large, but fortunately it's not too dirty. And it's enough to clean the two guest rooms on the first and second floors. The master bedroom and Shinichi Kudo's room don't need to be touched; they can just remain locked.

When Shiraishi and Ai returned, Ayato Mayoi had already cleaned up almost everything.

"Huh? Could it be... that you summoned a ghost to clean?" Ai was shocked by Mayoi's cleaning speed.

Furthermore, Ai already knows about the Aya sisters.

Because Shiraishi has high hopes for Ai Haibara and even suspects that APTX4869 itself is a supernatural drug that transcends science, he won't hide anything about the supernatural from her as long as it's not dangerous.

She just couldn't see Chihiro Ayasato, and she had previously tried to use instruments to measure Chihiro's "radiation"... but of course, that also failed.

"No... I also want to have that kind of convenient ability." Mayoi nodded confidently.

Chihiro emerged from Shiraishi's left arm, smiling as she looked at her sister and said, "[Mayoi, you can't think of the dead like that!]"

"Uh... I was just kidding." Mayoi immediately cowered when her sister looked at her.

"Actually, it's all thanks to Ran who comes to clean often. Even though no one has lived here for a long time, it's not that troublesome to clean!" Shiraishi praised Ran.

That evening, Shiraishi ordered takeout.

During the meal, just to be on the safe side, Shiraishi said, "By the way, Ai, you and Mayoi should stay home tomorrow and not go to the research institute."

"Huh? Didn't I tell you before? I'll be going to the memorial service with Yukiko-neechan," Ai said matter-of-factly.

"What? When did you manage to fool Mrs. Kudo?" Shiraishi asked in surprise.

What surprised Shiraishi wasn't that Yukiko agreed to take her along, but rather...

How can this little Ai be so brave? She even dares to actively follow the trail of the "Black Organization"?
"How can this be a hoax? It's strange that Conan suddenly disappeared." Ai had obviously asked Yukiko to help her dress up as Conan.

Well, that way, if anyone thinks Conan is like Shinichi Kudo, they'll have their "fantasy shattered" by Ai Haibara's perspective.

Of course, Shiraishi thinks that Ai's willingness to go "to help Conan out of trouble" is only a small part of the reason, mainly because... she's being a bit reckless!

"Isn't that too risky? Anyway, the Black Organization hasn't suspected Shinichi Kudo..." Shiraishi frowned.

After a moment of silence, Ai said, "I think if we can catch Pisco this time, I might be able to use his privileges to retrieve some records of APTX4869."

Ai Haibara is indeed much braver than she was in the original work.

Firstly, it was naturally because of Shiraishi's protection; secondly, it was because...

The success of the experimental drug in Shiraishi made Ai see the opportunity to successfully develop a drug, so she was "lured" into taking the risk.

Seeing this, Shiraishi didn't argue further, but simply instructed, "Then you stay with Mrs. Kudo and don't worry about anything else."

"What are you talking about? Is there some trouble? Chew..." Mayoi asked while eating.

Yes, Ai knows Mayoi is a "spirit medium," but Mayoi doesn't know that Ai is a bad woman from the Black Organization...

After all, although Ai is only two years older than Mayoi, their reliability is completely different!
While the term "spiritual medium" is not something that should be known to the public, Ai is discreet and would certainly not speak carelessly. As for Mayoi... although she wouldn't intentionally leak it, she might let it slip at any time.

"It's nothing. Mayoi, you can stay home by yourself tomorrow," Shiraishi instructed.

"What will that memorial service be like? Chew..." Mayoi asked curiously.

"[Mayoi, don't talk while you're chewing!]" Chihiro appeared and reminded her.

“It’s an event where people gather together to remember the dead,” Shiraishi explained.

"Eh? Then I can come along too!" Mayoi volunteered, indicating that it was a good fit for her major.

Shiraishi:……

"No, there's really no need for that..." Shiraishi said awkwardly.

Everyone is just going to pay their respects and promote the life story of Director Sakamaki. It's just a very ordinary "memorial service" and we're not really trying to "bring him back"!
(End of this chapter)