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

Chapter 637 Movie Release (1st Update)
After leaving the White Horse Mansion, the five found a secluded coffee shop.

Under the warm yellow light, the aroma of freshly ground coffee filled the air, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere just moments before.

"That Hakuba Saguru is truly impressive." Hattori Heiji stirred his latte, the milk foam forming an exquisite vortex in his hand: "He actually managed to negotiate with a power like the Ooka family and even get them to make concessions."

Miwako Sato gently blew on her hot Americano: "After all, he's the son of the Superintendent General of Police; he has some connections we can't even imagine."

Shiraishi E slowly added a sugar cube to her coffee: "These kinds of things are inherently shady... Although the Ooka family is powerful, they attract attention, and there are quite a few people watching them."

He gently swirled his coffee cup: "If anyone else gets the chance, I'll make sure they regret it!"

Sera Masumi seemed to understand something: "So this is politics?"

“To be more precise, it’s a power game.” Shiraishi E took a sip of her coffee. “If the Ooka family doesn’t fall, how can other families rise to power? Officer Sato should know these kinds of rules of officialdom best.”

Sato nodded with a wry smile, his fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of his glass: "It's the same in the Metropolitan Police Department. Factional struggles and power struggles never stop. Sometimes solving cases is simpler than dealing with interpersonal relationships."

Sera Masumi suddenly noticed something: "Why isn't Kudo here? Is he alright with his injuries?"

Shiraishi E waved her phone: "That great detective just recovered and immediately received a case; he's already on his way to the scene."

"Seriously," Sera Masumi sighed, rubbing her forehead in exasperation, "This guy just went through the ordeal, can't he just calm down for a bit? Give me his contact information."

After getting Shinichi's number, Koshimizu Nanatsuki suddenly turned to Shiraishi E: "Um... are you free these few days? I'd like to ask you to come with me somewhere... I'm a little worried about going alone."

Heiji immediately straightened his back, feigning displeasure: "Hey! Am I really that insecure?"

Nanatsuki Koshimizu quickly explained, "No, no! I saw that your arm was injured, making it inconvenient for you to move around."

Heiji glanced at his shoulder, which was still wrapped in bandages, and reluctantly leaned back on the sofa: "Okay, it does still hurt a little."

Shiraishi E directly refused: "I don't have time, I'm exhausted these past few days... I want to get some rest."

This answer greatly disappointed Koshimizu Nanatsuki. After all, it was quite difficult for a weak woman like herself, who couldn't even kill a chicken, to attack the police.

“Then I’ll go with you!” Sera Masumi volunteered, “Anyway, I’m free these days.”

Koshimizu Nanatsuki nodded gratefully: "That's great!"

After exchanging contact information, everyone left.

Nanatsuki Koshimizu had barely stepped out of the coffee shop when her phone received a text message: [Underground parking lot, section B, now. ——————Shiraishi]

She was very puzzled, not understanding why the other party wanted to invite her to meet privately again after they had just parted ways.

Although it was strange, she still went to section B of the underground parking lot and saw Shiraishi E leaning against a black Toyota Century.

This top-of-the-line luxury car stands in stark contrast to his high school student status.

"You're a high school student, yet you drive a car like this?" Koshimizu Nanatsuki looked at the luxury car worth tens of millions of yen in surprise.

Shiraishi E opened the trunk with a smile: "I not only have a car, but also something even better."

When the travel bag in the trunk was opened, Nanatsuki Koshimizu gasped – inside were various firearms neatly arranged: on the left were five different types of pistols, on the right were two submachine guns, and in the middle were neatly stacked ammunition boxes.

Most shockingly, there were three neatly folded bulletproof vests and several American-made grenades nearby.

"Where did you get these?" Her voice trembled with shock, and she couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the cold gun barrel.

"A friend gave it to me," Shiraishi E said casually. "I have no use for it, so I'm giving it to you for self-defense! I wish you success in your mission!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Koshimizu Nanatsuki suddenly hugged Shiraishi E and kissed him twice on the cheek: "Thank you so much! With these things, I don't have to worry about failing at all."

Shiraishi E wiped her face, speechless. "I gave you a weapon, and you're taking advantage of me." "I'll make it up to you when I get back~" Koshimizu Nanatsuki winked, then tried to lift the travel bag: "So heavy!"

With no other option, she had to ask the other person for help to carry the bag to the trunk of a white Mazda RX-7.

Shiraishi E teased, "You're a high school girl, yet you drive a sports car?"

Koshimizu Nanatsuki lowered her voice: "Actually, I'm twenty years old, but I look younger."

After closing the trunk, Shiraishi E said, "If you need help, you can ask Sera Masumi. She has a powerful background and isn't afraid of getting into trouble."

"Understood." Koshimizu Nanatsuki nodded knowingly, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Wait for my good news."

Shiraishi E nodded, feeling that the two of them could handle this small matter without any problems.
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The afternoon sun shone on the rooftop of Teitan High School, where Shiraishi E, Ran, and Sonoko sat around a bench with their lunch boxes scattered in the middle.

A gentle breeze carried the shouts of young athletes playing on the playground in the distance.

"So that detective Koshien—" Ran put down her chopsticks, her eyes widening in disbelief, "really turned into a battle royale?"

Shiraishi E took a bite of her rice ball and mumbled, "It's more exaggerated than in the movies. It has everything: missiles, helicopters, and frigates."

Sonoko nearly spat out the juice she had just drunk: "Wait! A destroyer? What kind of activity are you guys participating in?!"

"I heard from Hakuba Saguru that the Ooka family is behind this," Shiraishi E added casually, as if she were talking about the weather.

“The Ooka family?” Sonoko frowned immediately, her tone turning sharp. “No wonder you got involved in such outrageous things! That family is no good!”

Ran tilted her head curiously: "Is the Ooka family very powerful? Sonoko, you seem to dislike them?"

“It’s more than just dislike!” Sonoko exclaimed, waving her chopsticks dramatically. “They come from a family of politicians and businessmen; to put it simply, they’re officials and businessmen at the same time, making a living on both fronts!”

She continued angrily, "Our Suzuki family gave them political cash before, and they actually looked down on us as nouveau riche and didn't even come to our meetings! Humph, I think they're just jealous that our family is richer than theirs!"

Shiraishi E couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Is that so?"

"Exactly!" Sonoko rolled her eyes. "Those so-called prestigious families, on the surface they're all so proper, but behind the scenes they're more snobbish than anyone else. If it weren't for..."

She suddenly lowered her voice: "Given that their family produced a former prime minister, my dad has long..."

Xiaolan quickly interrupted, "Yuanzi! Stop, stop, stop! This topic seems to be getting a bit too far!"

Sonoko reluctantly pouted, then excitedly changed the subject: "Never mind, let's not talk about such unpleasant things! Have you heard? Yukiko-san's new movie is going to be released!"

"Really?" Xiaolan's attention was immediately diverted: "The Dark Baron, adapted from Mr. Yusaku's novel? We were also involved in the filming!!"

“That’s right!” Sonoko pulled out her phone to show the pre-sale page. “I bought three tickets for the premiere. I’ll go see it after school!”

Shiraishi E raised an eyebrow: "After filming for so long, it's finally being released?"

"I heard it's because the special effects are so exquisite." Ran's eyes sparkled. "Aunt Yukiko looks absolutely gorgeous in it! I've watched the trailer over a dozen times!"

Sonoko suddenly leaned closer to Shiraishi E and asked mysteriously, "By the way, did Mrs. Kudo reveal any behind-the-scenes details? Aren't you two quite close?"

Shiraishi E shrugged: "I didn't ask... Besides, there's nothing to spoil in a suspense film!"

"That's right!" Sonoko clapped her hands excitedly. "Then see you at the school gate after school!! I've already asked the driver to prepare the car."

(End of this chapter)