Conan: Start from Lucky Three

Chapter 56: Toyama and Ye are in my hands
On the way out of the office, Tachibana Shizuka kept thinking about the deep meaning of Kisaki Eri's last words.

Does this mean that he acknowledges that he is her son-in-law?

Not necessarily, and it shouldn’t be said that it’s impossible.

Tachibana Shizuka guessed that Ran was so deeply in love with Kudo Shinichi that she didn't even approach other boys. Or even if she did, she would keep a considerable distance.

His appearance should be considered to have brought a new possibility to Xiaolan.

As a top lawyer, it is very easy for Eri Kisaki to investigate the identity of Shizuka Tachibana.

Judging from past information, Tachibana Shizuka is first and foremost "harmless" and motivated.

This is all thanks to his predecessor's focus and hard work in learning.

Secondly, the bomb disposal incident at the cinema really increased Tachibana Shizuka's favorability with Eri Kisaki. Also, Kudo Shinichi also lost all his popularity after that incident.

How could Kisaki Eri know that Conan was actually Kudo Shinichi? From Kisaki Eri's perspective, Kudo Shinichi, who participated in the entire incident via phone and never showed up in person at the end, is simply a lack of responsibility.

Therefore, Kisaki Eri's encouragement to Tachibana Shizuka should be that Xiaolan can "get over it" as soon as possible.

Even if she can't end up with Tachibana Shizuka, she doesn't have to hang herself on Kudo Shinichi.

Thinking of this, Tachibana Shizuka no longer had any grudges. As the saying goes, parents love their children and plan for them in the long run. Isn't this what it means?
After reviewing the situation, Tachibana Seiji asked Toyama Kazuha beside him, "Toyama, didn't you have dinner? Let me treat you to dinner somewhere."

Don't worry, I'm very familiar with Hattori, and he's been calling me a lot to harass me recently."

The corner of Toyama Kazuha's mouth twitched. She completely believed what Tachibana Shizuka said. Wasn't it because Hattori Heiji had called Tachibana Shizuka too many times recently that she showed up in Tokyo in anger?

Of course, after this trip, Toyama Kazuha was also a little happy, mainly because Tachibana Seiji's performance did not seem like that of a bronze man.

And it seems that Tachibana Shizuka is somewhat fond of Lawyer Hime's daughter named Xiaolan?
Great, great, in just one afternoon, two of my biggest worries disappeared. Is there anything better than this?
Since Toyama Kazuha didn't know much about Beika Town, the task of finding a restaurant fell on Tachibana Shizuka.

Tachibana Seiji took her to a Western restaurant, ordered two steaks, one fish, and one chicken chop, and then handed the menu to Toyama Kazuha.

"No, no, no, that's fine. This is already very filling! We don't need to order more."

"What are you talking about?" Tachibana Shizuka said with a puzzled look: "I ordered what I want to eat, you can order whatever you want~"

"." Toyama Kazuha's gaze towards Tachibana Seiji gradually became strange. How on earth could this guy eat so much but not look fat at all?
Poor digestive system?

As an outsider, Tachibana Shizuka is different from the locals. Unlike Xiaolan, he has a daily energy intake similar to that of a normal person, but he can display extraordinary physical strength, striking ability, and physical fitness.

The rapid improvement in Tachibana Shizuka's physical strength and fitness was entirely due to his daily high energy intake, not to mention his "moments of insight," which were a major energy consumer.

However, the energy consumption of the moment of insight is now easily bearable for Tachibana Shizuka.

While waiting for the food to be served, Tachibana Shizuka took out his cell phone and dialed Hattori Heiji's number.

"Hey, Ju! It's rare for you to call me on your own initiative. Could it be that you've changed your mind and decided to become a detective?
Hahahaha, don't worry, as your senior, I will definitely teach you well. Otherwise, why don't you call me senior first?"

Hattori Heiji's loud voice could even be heard clearly by Toyama Kazuha, who was sitting opposite Tachibana Shizuka.

His childhood friend's social death act successfully made Toyama Kazuha lose face at the table. Facing Hattori Heiji's teasing, Tachibana Shizuka remained calm and even felt a little amused. Isn't that what friendship between men is like? They're all fathers and sons. Of course, this time, with Toyama Kazuha's help, it was Tachibana Shizuka who was the father.

"Toyama Kazuha is in my hands now."

After saying that, Tachibana Shizuka hung up the phone and winked at Toyama Kazuha, who was sitting opposite him. "Do you think he'll call back right away?"

Toyama Kazuha covered her head in pain. She thought that Heiji would definitely fight back soon because he was such a hot-blooded idiot.

Sure enough, the next second, Tachibana Shizuka's phone started vibrating.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could He Ye be in your hands? And how did you know?"

Tachibana Shizuka was annoyed by Hattori Heiji's nagging and hung up the phone again.

Then the phone vibrated again: "Hey! What the hell are you doing?"

Hang up vibration
“Mr. Hattori, I think I need to remind you that Toyama Kazuha is in my hands now. If you are willing to say it nicely, I can let you hear her voice.

Of course, if you don’t want to.”

After saying this, Tachibana Shizuka hung up the phone again.

This interaction made Toyama Kazuha burst out laughing. She and Hattori Heiji had been childhood sweethearts together, but this was the first time she had seen Hattori Heiji suffer such a setback.

But she had no idea that the reason why Hattori Heiji was defeated by Tachibana Shizuka was mainly because of her good assists.

This time, after Tachibana Shizuka hung up the phone, Hattori Heiji did not call immediately. It seems that he was either confirming the whereabouts of Toyama Kazuha with the Toyama family, or he was mentally preparing himself.

Tachibana Shizuka is actually more inclined to the latter, because he himself is not a real kidnapper, and Hattori Heiji is a hot-blooded fool.

A few minutes later, Tachibana Shizuka's phone vibrated again. This time, after answering the call, Tachibana Shizuka didn't speak first, but just waited quietly for the response from the other end.

"Respected Master Tachibana, may I have the honor of speaking with Miss Toyama, who is standing beside you? I would be truly grateful!"

"Oh my dear Hattori, I still like your rebellious look just now. But you said it very nicely, I agree."

Tachibana Shizuka smiled and handed the phone to Toyama Kazuha, then slapped his head - oh no, he forgot to record!

It’s okay, it’s okay, Tachibana Shizuka kept comforting himself in his heart. At worst, he could just record Hattori Heiji’s confession experience later.

If Conan is stubbornly hiding his identity and not confessing his feelings, then Hattori Heiji is really miserable.

He never imagined that he would be able to do such an abstract thing as confessing his love to Kazuha, who was dizzy, deaf, and crying because of the stun grenade.

It turns out that this guy has some comedic talent.

Toyama Kazuha picked up the phone without even thinking and said cheerfully, "Heiji, did you really say a lot of nice things just now?"

"Idiot, who am I doing this for?! Why did you go to Tokyo alone?!!!"

(End of this chapter)