I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 616 Detectives from Various Places (2 Updates)
The azure sea shimmered under the sunlight, and a luxury yacht was moored at the dock, with the words "Detective Koshien" prominently printed on its hull.

When Emi Shiraishi, Miwako Sato, and Shinichi Kudo arrived, the program crew was checking the boarding list.

"Hello, please show me your invitation," a female staff member wearing a name tag said with a smile.

Shiraishi E and Kudo Shinichi each handed over their invitations. The staff member checked them and nodded, but when she looked at Sato Miwako, her expression hesitated slightly: "Madam... your name is not on the list."

Before Sato Miwako could speak, Shiraishi E said, "She's Officer Sato from the Metropolitan Police Department. It shouldn't be a problem for her to accompany us as a special guest, right? If you don't agree, we'll all go back!"

Shinichi was speechless. "Just talk about yourself, why drag me into this?"
However, having already spoken, he could only remain silent.

The staff member hesitated, saying, "This...we need to consult with the person in charge."

She picked up the walkie-talkie, walked aside, whispered a few words, and returned a moment later, her attitude much more respectful: "Okay, Ms. Sato, please board the ship."

Sato Miwako chuckled at Shiraishi E, "Looks like your threats are quite effective!"

Shiraishi E smiled and said, "After all, Shinichi Kudo is so popular, they won't give up."

Upon reaching the deck, the three discovered that a dozen or so young detectives had already gathered in the cabin, some chatting in small groups, while others stood alone by the window observing the sea view.

Shiraishi E glanced around, a slight smile playing on her lips—she saw many familiar faces.

Heiji Hattori, a high school detective from Kansai, is leaning against the bar drinking juice.

Hakuba Saguru, who had just returned from studying in England, sat elegantly on the sofa, flipping through a foreign language book; Tokitsu Junya, from Hokkaido, stood in the corner with a cold expression.
Meanwhile, Nanatsuki Koshimizu, the female detective, was chatting with the production crew with a smile.

What surprised him most was another female detective—Sera Masumi.

Shiraishi E was extremely surprised, never expecting that the other party would also be here.

Since she's here, doesn't that mean her sister from outside the realm has also arrived in Japan?

While he was thinking, he looked at the other seven or eight unfamiliar faces.

Shiraishi E didn't recognize them, but judging from their sharp eyes and confident demeanor, they were clearly detectives with considerable skill.

“Interesting…” Shiraishi E immediately became interested.

This case is quite different from the one in the anime.

Things must have changed for some unknown reason.

His interest was immediately piqued!
The moment Shinichi Kudo appeared, the atmosphere inside the cabin instantly became subtle.

"Shinichi Kudo?!" someone exclaimed.

"The production team actually managed to invite him?!"

"This is going to be interesting..."

"........."

Many of the young detectives' eyes immediately sharpened, and some even walked directly up to Shinichi Kudo, speaking provocatively:
"Kudo-kun, I've heard so much about you! But this time, I won't let you have first place! Remember my name, Furuta Ichiro!"

"A high school detective from Kanto... Ha, I'll see if you live up to the name."

"I hope you won't disappoint me, Kudo."

"........."

Shinichi Kudo was a bit annoyed by this sudden "attack," and he rubbed his temples helplessly: "Everyone, we haven't even started the match yet..."

Seeing this, Hattori Heiji laughed and walked over, putting his arm around his shoulder: "Kudo, you're still so popular!"

Shinichi Kudo rolled his eyes: "Let's skip this kind of welcome."

To ease the tension, Hattori Heiji suggested, "Now that everyone's here, why don't we introduce ourselves first?"

Everyone nodded.

Hattori Heiji spoke first: "I am Hattori Heiji, from Osaka. Nice to meet you!"

Hakuba Saguru closed his book and nodded slightly: "Hakuba Saguru is currently studying at the University of London."

Tokitsu Junya said coldly, "Tokitsu Junya, Hokkaido."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu waved with a smile: "I'm Nanatsuki Koshimizu, from Fukuoka. Nice to meet you~"

Sato Miwako, in a playful mood, also introduced herself: "Sato Miwako, from Tokyo! Although not as famous as Kudo Shinichi!"

"........."

Other detectives also announced their names one after another, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

About half an hour after the yacht had sailed, a lush, uninhabited island came into view.

A luxurious European-style villa stands in the center of the island, surrounded by dense forest, giving it a mysterious and solemn appearance.

"Everyone, welcome to the 'Detective Koshien' competition venue!" Director Hiroo Tsuchio announced through a megaphone: "For the next week, you will participate in a series of reasoning challenges on this island, and the ultimate winner will be awarded the title of 'Japan's Number One Detective'!"

A murmur rippled through the crowd, their eyes gleaming with excitement. Upon arriving on the island, the production crew stopped everyone at the villa entrance: "Please hand over your cell phones and other communication devices. You are prohibited from contacting the outside world during the competition."

Miwako Sato frowned, but seeing that Emi Shiraishi and Shinichi Kudo readily handed over their phones, she had no choice but to do the same.

Afterwards, everyone entered the villa and chose their own rooms.

The villa is luxuriously decorated, with each bedroom equipped with a private bathroom and a small study, clearly showing that the production team spared no expense.

Shiraishi chose a room by the window. After putting down his luggage, he walked to the window, looked at the distant forest, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"This time... it shouldn't be boring."

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After resting briefly in the room, director Hiroo Tsuchio immediately used a megaphone to announce, "Dear detectives, dinner is ready, please take your seats!"

The detectives came downstairs one after another, heading towards the restaurant in twos and threes.

As Shiraishi E slowly swayed down, she saw Sera Masumi clinging to Kudo Shinichi. With her arms crossed and a look of dissatisfaction on her face, she said, "Hey, Kudo, you really don't remember me?"

Shinichi Kudo frowned and replied perfunctorily, "Sorry, I really don't remember..."

Sera Masumi narrowed her eyes, seemingly trying to find a flaw in his face, but Shinichi had already turned around impatiently. Upon seeing Shiraishi E, he felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly walked over.

"Finally found you!" Shinichi said in a low voice, looking utterly devastated. "Is that guy crazy? He came right up to me and asked if I remembered him, but I don't know him at all!"

Shiraishi E raised the corners of her mouth slightly and teased, "Perhaps you're too forgetful and have forgotten about me."

Shinichi rolled his eyes: "My memory isn't that bad!"

As the two walked toward the dining table, Sera Masumi followed like a shadow, plopped down next to Shinichi, and even raised an eyebrow at him provocatively.

Shinichi felt extremely uncomfortable and, unable to bear it any longer, stood up and said to Shiraishi E, "...Let's change seats."

Shiraishi E suppressed a laugh and switched seats with him.

Seeing this, Sera Masumi snorted coldly, but did not pursue the matter further.

Waiters dressed in black and white maid outfits began serving the dishes, one exquisite dish after another being brought to the table.

At the dinner table, glasses clinked and the detectives chatted casually as they ate, creating a seemingly relaxed atmosphere, but undercurrents were swirling beneath the surface.

Hattori Heiji ate his steak in large bites and mumbled, "This beef is pretty good, even more tender than in Osaka!"

Hakuba Saguru elegantly sliced ​​the foie gras, saying casually, "The ingredients are indeed top-notch, but the cooking time is a little short."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu smiled and took a bite of the dessert: "The bitterness and sweetness of the chocolate cake are perfectly balanced~"

Although Shinichi Kudo was also eating, his eyes would occasionally sweep over each dish on the table, as if he were silently taking notes.

Eri Shiraishi lazily forked a piece of black truffle potato, thinking to herself, "This production team... really knows how to have fun."

As dinner was drawing to a close, director Hiroo Tsuchio suddenly stood up and clapped his hands: "Everyone, how was the meal?"

The detectives put down their cutlery, waiting for him to continue.

Hiroki Tsuchio smiled slightly: "Now, let's reveal the first test question—"

He looked around at everyone and slowly said:

"Please answer: How many dishes were served at the table? What was the name of each dish? Which dish had black as its main color?"

- Swish!

The dining table fell silent instantly, and all the detectives' expressions changed.

Hattori Heiji's eyes widened: "Wait! That was... a test?!"

Hakuba Saguru frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "I see. The competition has been underway since dinner."

Tokitsu Junya scoffed, "A boring trick."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu was still smiling, but her eyes had sharpened: "Oh dear, this is troublesome. I was so busy eating that I didn't count carefully~"

Shinichi Kudo took a deep breath, his mind racing to recall every dish on the table.

Eri Shiraishi leaned back in her chair, looking at the director with a half-smile: "Interesting. Is this a test of 'observation skills' and 'memory'?"

Hiroki Tsuchio smiled without saying a word, but simply took out a timer: "Everyone has five minutes to think. Please write your answers on the answer board in front of you."

Sera Masumi glanced at Kudo Shinichi, a provocative smirk playing on her lips: "How about it, Great Detective? This kind of question should be easy for you, right?"

Shinichi ignored her and focused on recalling the details.

Shiraishi glanced at the dining table, then at the solemn expressions of the other detectives, and felt that everything was too peaceful; the overall atmosphere was a bit off.

(End of this chapter)