Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

On the other side, Fujimaru Ritsuka greeted them with a smile:

"Long time no see, Conan-kun, and Uncle Mori too."

"So what if you're back? It was just a business trip. What's the big deal?"

Kogoro Mouri lay lazily in his office chair, glanced at her briefly, and then looked away, not paying much attention to Ritsuka Fujimaru's appearance.

Then, he turned to look at the incessant rain outside the window and sighed, complaining:

"This damn rain just won't stop all day long, when will it ever end!"

Most importantly, due to the continuous rainy days, he is receiving fewer commissions than before, and his income has naturally declined as a result.

However, because of the constant rain, they went out less often than before, so although their income decreased, their savings actually increased.

"According to the weather forecast, it doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon, and it looks like it will continue for quite some time."

While responding to Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri gestured for Ritsuka Fujimaru to sit down, and said with a smile:

"Ritsuka, please have a seat. I'll go make some tea; it'll be ready soon."

"Thank you. By the way,"

As Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in agreement, she produced a gift bag from somewhere and placed it on the coffee table, smiling as she said:

"These are some local snacks I brought back from my business trip. Please accept them."

"Thank you, you're too kind!"

Seeing this, Ran Mouri showed a delighted expression and said happily:

"Then let's all eat together!"

Hey, my office isn't a place for tea parties!

Although Kogoro Mouri really wanted to say that, he swallowed his words when he saw the souvenir the other party had given him.

Oh well, we haven't had many customers lately anyway.

"Thank you, then I'm welcome."

As he said this, Kogoro Mouri stood up from his office chair, sat down next to Conan, and took out some snacks from the gift bag. They looked rather ordinary, but they were definitely not the kind of snacks he had seen before.

"I'm gonna start now."

He picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth. The next moment, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in praise:

"Not bad, it has a kind of exotic feel."

Conan also tried a piece and found that it tasted really good and had a unique flavor.

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, he casually picked up two snacks, intending to secretly hide one of them.

Since these snacks are local specialties, we might be able to find out Fujimaru Ritsuka's business trip locations online based on them, and then follow the clues to find some information related to her identity.

However, just as he was halfway through his action, he suddenly noticed a gaze fixed on him. He followed the gaze and saw Ai Haibara looking at him with a half-smile.

Conan's expression froze, and he was about to put the snacks back when Ai Haibara looked away, seemingly unconcerned about his little action.

What do you mean? You're not planning to stop him?

However, seeing that Ai Haibara did not intend to stop him, he continued to carefully hide the snacks, but he became more and more confused.

"The tea's here, be careful it's hot!"

Ran Mouri brought over hot tea and sat down on the other side of Conan. Seeing that the snacks brought by Ritsuka Fujimaru had already been opened, she picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. Then, her eyes lit up, and she praised:

"It's so delicious! And the flavor is so unique!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled upon hearing this:

“As long as it’s delicious.”

With hot tea and snacks, the Mouri Detective Agency instantly transformed into a tea party venue for the girls, where Ran Mouri and Ritsuka Fujimaru chatted casually.

Ran Mouri asked with concern:

"Business trips must be tiring, right?"

"Well, not really..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched his head and laughed:

"Usually, my teammates handle whatever situation arises; I just need to keep a close eye on things."

"That's it."

Ran Mouri nodded in realization and smiled:

"They seem to be some reliable companions."

"Yes."

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and gave her approval without hesitation.

However, Conan, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but imagine a scene after hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's words—

Two mafia families clashed fiercely, while Fujimaru Ritsuka stood in the rear, surveying everything before her with an air of superiority. With a wave of his hand, countless underlings rushed forward in droves.

"Oh, right,"

Ran Mouri suddenly remembered something and asked with some curiosity:

"Speaking of which, where's Butler James? Isn't he here today?"

In her understanding, ever since James the butler appeared, he had basically been acting with Fujimaru Ritsuka, so today's situation seemed a bit unusual.

"Professor,"

Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at Mash beside her and smiled:

"Because Mashu is here now, he can focus on running the bar."

Moriarty initially stayed in this world to protect her, but now there is no longer any need for that, and Moriarty should logically be sent back to Chaldea.

However, since Moriarty felt very at home in this world and enjoyed being there, he asked her (begged) to stay.

According to Moriarty, his bar's clientele was a mixed bag, and keeping him around might allow them to gather some useful information.

Thinking of the part-time king who was lured to the bar by him, Fujimaru Ritsuka had to confirm his statement.

indeed.

Considering his good behavior so far, she ultimately agreed to his request to let him stay there for the time being.

However, her answer surprised Ran Mouri and the others, and Conan's eyes flickered slightly.

"James's butler also runs a bar?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 322 Ke self-destructs in the truck south, someone is looking for him.

"Eh?"

However, not only were Ran and the others surprised, but Fujimaru Ritsuka was also slightly taken aback by their astonishment.

After realizing what was happening, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked hesitantly:

"Didn't I say that before?"

Xiao Lan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry:

"Of course not!"

Moreover, if Fujimaru Ritsuka hadn't said anything, who would have known that the other person, who was supposed to be her butler, would also run a bar?

Upon hearing this, Conan's mind began to wander.

What's the point of James's butler opening a bar?

Make money?

Absolutely not.

Based on his observations of Fujimaru Ritsuka so far, she is clearly a wealthy young lady like Suzuki Sonoko. Just recently, she bought a villa near his and the professor's house, so she is not short of money at all.

interest?

Considering the close, family-like relationship between Fujimaru Ritsuka and the other party, as well as their personalities, it's not impossible.

However, he also considered another possibility: the use of the bar.

Besides drinking and having fun, bars have always been a mixed bag of places where countless shady deals and shady activities take place.

Considering the family behind Fujimaru Ritsuka, perhaps this is the real reason why she opened the bar?

Regardless of the truth, he felt it was a crucial clue.

It seems his next goal is to find James's butler's bar and try to get inside to gather information.

On the other hand, while this was somewhat surprising to Ran Mouri and Kogoro Mouri, it wasn't any particularly important news.

A bar?

Ran Mouri frowned slightly and said:

"I just feel like James's butler's style doesn't quite fit into the bar."

Because of her alcoholic father, she doesn't like people who drink and doesn't know much about bars.

When she thinks of bars, she imagines places with flashy lights, noisy environments, and a bunch of shady characters shaking their heads like madmen, acting crazy, or even doing filthy things.

Fujimaru Ritsuka explained with a smile:

"There are indeed bars like that, but the one the professor runs is the quieter type."

"A quiet bar?"

Ran Mouri asked with some doubt:

"Are there any other types like that?"

"Of course."

Upon hearing this, Conan couldn't help but act out his usual self and began to talk incessantly: