Gin doesn't want to work hard

But their skills are definitely not bad either.

So why did those two fall down the stairs for no apparent reason?

Besides, what kind of staircase could cause so many external injuries to a person?

If bandages are being used, then it's definitely not something that can be explained by simple bruises.

Could that staircase be made of razor blades?

Conan suppressed the urge to make a sarcastic remark and turned to look at Kurosawa.

"Kurosawa-kun, what happened last night?"

Kurosawa hesitated for a moment, glanced at Shuichi Akai again, and finally spoke.

"...fell down the stairs."

Conan: ...

He could tell at a glance that Kurosawa was lying.

but……

Even Kurosawa has chosen to lie, so it's probably impossible to get anything out of him.

Conan still remembers the last time Kurosawa lied.

It was the time when Hattori Heiji asked himself if he was Kudo Shinichi.

Although it was obvious that he was lying that time, at least Kurosawa made his stance clear.

It's the same this time.

Seeing that Kurosawa was avoiding his gaze, Conan sighed and gave up on the idea of ​​asking any more questions.

Since Kurosawa is unwilling to talk, he can't force him.

As for what exactly happened last night, even if the two don't say it, Conan believes he can find the answer himself.

Once the nurse comes to change the dressing and the wound is exposed, he can find crucial clues.

Thinking this, Conan simply moved a chair over to the bedside and sat down.

Shuichi Akai's eyes flickered slightly as he watched Conan's actions.

Thinking of what Judy had said last night, he spoke up.

"Did you arrange for Shinichi Kudo to appear in Osaka?"

Although it was a question, Shuichi Akai's gaze was full of certainty.

Seeing this, Conan didn't hide anything and readily admitted it.

"Yes."

He didn't ask Shuichi Akai how he knew.

Since Shuichi Akai called Jodie in front of them last night, many things have become clear.

Some things don't need to be explicitly stated; a little association is enough to understand them.

However, when "Shinichi Kudo" is mentioned, Conan can't help but think of the members of that organization.

The "Anaide Tomoaki" disguised as Vermouth!

They have not yet found any trace of him.

No suspicious persons were found around "Shinichi Kudo".

This made Conan somewhat uncertain.

Logically, the organization should have already found clues about "Shinichi Kudo".

Why is there absolutely no sound?

According to the original plan, "Shinichi Kudo" was supposed to disappear again after making a brief appearance at yesterday's academic exchange meeting.

However, since no suspicious individuals have appeared for a long time, Conan and his friends are unsure whether the organization has become aware of Shinichi Kudo's existence.

Therefore, even now, "Shinichi Kudo" is still active in academic exchange conferences.

Could it be that Vermouth doesn't know anything about Shinichi Kudo at all?

A thought suddenly popped into Conan's mind.

In such a large organization, there must be quite a few deaths due to drugs.

Furthermore, Shinichi Kudo is already confirmed dead within the organization.

If one hadn't deliberately looked through the relevant files, it might be possible not to recognize Shinichi Kudo.

But even if Vermouth doesn't recognize him, surely Bourbon should?

Having personally "killed" Shinichi Kudo, there's no reason for him to remain unmoved upon seeing "Shinichi Kudo."

Conan decides to put himself in Bourbon's shoes for a moment.

If he were Bourbon.

One day, he suddenly discovered that the person he had killed had reappeared in front of him.

He would choose...

Kill him again.

"Kill him again."

A voice revealed Conan's inner thoughts.

Conan looked up at Shuichi Akai with a slightly confused expression.

“You’ve said what you were thinking.”

Kurosawa, who was standing to the side, quietly offered an explanation.

"Uh……"

Conan was speechless for a moment.

When thinking, you unconsciously say what you're thinking out loud...

It seems he really did do something like that.

Conan scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed.

But since he'd already said it, Conan decided not to keep it to himself.

Anyway, judging from the way Shuichi Akai and Bourbon confronted each other earlier, they clearly know each other.

Shuichi Akai probably knows Bourbon better than he does.

Conan simply asked.

"But why isn't Bourbon making any moves now?"

Shuichi Akai sat up straight upon hearing this.

He knew Conan was talking about Shinichi Kudo.

However, he did not answer immediately, but instead asked a question in return.

"Did Bourbon turn you into this?"

Conan nodded.

"Were there any other people present besides you and him at the time?"

"And gin and vodka."

Upon hearing these two code names, Shuichi Akai's eyes widened slightly.

To survive right under Gin's nose, Conan is truly...

However, this seems to explain Bourbon's behavior.

"Bourbon doesn't want anyone to know that Shinichi Kudo is still alive."

Shuichi Akai explained.

"If Gin finds out about this, Bourbon will be in big trouble."

"Gin won't show any mercy for such a serious mistake."

Thinking of his injuries, Shuichi Akai couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath.

"That madman is capable of anything."

Kurosawa glanced at him, his fingers twitching slightly, as if he wanted to take something out.

But considering his current identity and position, he paused for a moment, and finally picked up the game console naturally.

"what?"

Conan, however, didn't hear clearly and subconsciously asked a question in return.

"nothing."

Shuichi Akai shook his head and continued the topic of Bourbon.

"Vermouth is also in Osaka, so Bourbon won't make any rash moves."

"Unless he can get rid of Vermouth and act alone."

Conan frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Do all members of the organization act together?

"That's how it is when we're working on a task together."

"But things like intelligence gathering are a different story."

"They might act together in the early stages, but they usually separate later on."

"And as far as I know, both Vermouth and Bourbon are guys who prefer to act alone."

Hideaki Akai made no attempt to conceal his familiarity with the organization.

Conan glanced at him, and had some guesses about Shuichi Akai's past identity.