Gin doesn't want to work hard

Conan gradually convinced himself.

But the two of them look so alike.

Conan always has an uncontrollable sense of unease in his heart.

It seems there is a voice saying something.

That's Kurosawa!

Conan took a deep breath.

You won't get any answers from self-doubt here.

He decided to ask the person in question.

Conan took out his necklace-style phone and dialed Kurosawa's number.

……

Kurosawa wasn't too surprised by Conan's call.

After all, he had just shot him.

Conan probably saw his face too.

It's normal to have doubts.

But Kurosawa said it was no big deal.

After all, Gin will appear in front of Conan sooner or later.

Consider today's events as a preventative measure.

If handled properly, it wouldn't be difficult to get Conan to see "Kurosawa" and "Gin" as two different people.

Kurosawa answered the phone, speaking naturally.

"Hey, Conan?"

Upon hearing that sound, Conan undoubtedly felt a sense of relief.

Judging from the sound, at least Kurosawa didn't seem to have just fired two shots at him.

Although I knew the purpose of this call.

But Conan hesitated, unsure how to begin.

Ask directly, like, "Hey Kurosawa, I met someone who looks a lot like you today, and he even shot at me. Was that you?"

Certainly not.

Conan remained silent for a moment, then decided to ask from a different angle.

"Kurosawa-kun, are you at the professor's house right now?"

That's right!

As long as Kurosawa is currently at the doctor's house.

He didn't have time to commit the crime.

Then all doubts can be overturned.

Therefore, Conan is eagerly awaiting a positive answer from Kurosawa.

Unfortunately, Kurosawa rejected the idea.

No, I'm outside right now.

Upon hearing this, Conan fell silent.

But soon, he convinced himself.

Even if it's outside, it doesn't prove anything.

It's just a coincidence.

Perhaps Conan's silence was a bit long.

Kurosawa's slightly puzzled voice came from the phone.

"What's wrong, Conan?"

Conan was startled and answered instinctively.

"No, it's okay."

Then, he hesitated for a moment.

"Kurosawa-kun, can you go back soon?"

"I have something to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Kurosawa agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"no problem."

"I'll go back right now."

"We'll be at the doctor's house in about six or seven minutes."

Kurosawa estimated the timeframe and gave a timeframe.

Hearing this, Conan felt much more relaxed.

If it takes six or seven minutes.

I could barely make it back.

There was simply no time to do anything.

The smell of gunpowder, like the smell of gunfire, is something that can't be removed.

Conan was relieved.

He hung up the phone and headed to the doctor's house as well.

……

Kurosawa quickly returned to the doctor's house.

Seeing this, Ai Haibara, who was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine, asked in surprise.

"Why are you back so soon?"

After all, Kurosawa had said earlier that he would be out for an entire afternoon.

I'll probably be back around dinner time.

But now, less than two hours later, Kurosawa is back.

Under normal circumstances, Kurosawa wouldn't return this early.

After all, he wanted to see how much money they had robbed and take a portion of it to expand his own slush fund.

But there are always unexpected events.

Since we've run into Conan...

The pseudonym is more important.

As for the commission, that's something that can only be left to vodka.

However, Kurosawa also believed that Vodka had been with him for so long.

You should be familiar with this kind of thing by now.

Kurosawa remained calm and composed.

"Conan said he needed to talk to me."

Ai Haibara responded with an "Oh," seemingly uninterested.

Kurosawa then walked over and sat down on the sofa next to her.

Quietly waiting for Conan's arrival.

Conan didn't keep him waiting too long.

Not a moment later.

He came running in, panting, carrying his broken skateboard.

As soon as he entered the gate, he set his sights on Kurosawa.

"Kurosawa-nii!"

Conan called out.

He took a few steps to Kurosawa, leaned in and took a careful sniff.

Very good!

No smell of gunpowder!

Conan smiled happily.

Kurosawa: ...

He pushed Conan away, somewhat speechless.

Conan actually took a few steps back using the force applied.

But then he grabbed Kurosawa's sleeve and smelled it.

If it were just about smelling it, that would be one thing.

But Conan, while smelling it, also smiled.

He seemed quite happy.

This behavior is downright perverted.

Ai Haibara, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer.

“Edogawa, you…”

Noticing the strange looks from the two, Conan realized that his behavior seemed inappropriate.