The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

While Egami Tatsue was out, Imai Noriko first used a rope with a hook to lower a flowerpot that Egami Tatsue had hung on the balcony railing.

Then, she lowered an even longer, transparent rope, which extended all the way to the bottom of the abandoned refrigerator that was about to be moved.

At the end of the rope, Ms. Noriko Imai had attached a lottery ticket she had bought beforehand and placed it near the apartment door.

All that's left is to wait for Egami Tatsue to come home.

As Egami Tatsue passed through the gate, she noticed the lottery ticket. Having once won a third prize with a lottery ticket she had found, she was naturally drawn to the ticket on the ground.

Just as Egami Tatsue was about to pick up the lottery ticket, Imai Noriko started pulling the transparent string attached to the ticket, making it look like the ticket had been blown away by the wind.

Next, the lottery ticket was naturally pulled under the abandoned refrigerator.

In order to retrieve the lottery ticket that had flown into the space beneath the refrigerator, Egami Tatsue had no choice but to lie prone in front of the abandoned refrigerator.

Next, all Noriko Imai needed to do in the room was to run to the balcony when no one was looking and place the flowerpot down on Tatsue Egami's head.

Noriko Imai's description left everyone present deeply moved.

Although Egami Tatsue's behavior is indeed infuriating.

However, Noriko Imai will ultimately have to receive the punishment she deserves for committing murder.

Soon, Noriko Imai was taken away by the police and put into a police car.

Inspector Megure, having just snapped out of his official duties, looked at Miwako Sato and Yuu Aragaki with curiosity, as if only now realizing what was happening.

Let's not discuss why the two of them ended up in this place together.

Sato Miwako's makeup and clothing, so different from her usual appearance, were enough to make Inspector Megure's jaw drop.

Moreover, Inspector Megure felt as if he had seen Officer Sato somewhere before, given his current appearance.

And it's the kind of experience I've had firsthand.

"Where exactly is it?" Inspector Megure couldn't help but stroke his chin, deep in thought.

Wait!

In just a moment, Inspector Megure had a flash of inspiration.

If I remember correctly, when my wife first started dating me, she was wearing a kimono and had delicate makeup on.

Is it possible...

Suddenly, Inspector Megure's gaze towards Aragaki Yu and Sato Miwako also became strange.

Of the two, one was his right-hand man, and the other was Inspector Megure's good brother whom he had always wanted to recruit into the police force.

If it could become a beautiful story, Inspector Megure would certainly be very happy.

Inspector Megure even thought that using his capable assistant, Inspector Sato, to lure Aragaki into the police force was definitely a very worthwhile deal.

After all, Aragaki's appearance fee is already a considerable burden for the Metropolitan Police Department.

Although it's not expensive per case, it's unbelievable how often my friend Aragaki provides clues that lead to the solving of cases!

If we wait until Aragaki becomes one of our own, then we won't have the nerve to keep asking the police for money!

As for the age gap between the two of them...

Honestly, even those two don't mind, so why should I worry about it?

So, if their future child is born, I might be able to be a godfather or something.

Inspector Megure secretly made up his mind to keep his friend Aragaki firmly on the side of the Japanese police.

As for Aragaki Yu and Sato Miwako, they naturally noticed Inspector Megure's increasingly sinister gaze.

Although they didn't know what Inspector Megure was thinking, the two of them knew that staying in this place would definitely not end well.

So, while Inspector Megure was still lost in his own thoughts, Miwako Sato grabbed Yuu Aragaki and, ignoring her cumbersome kimono, ran away from the scene.

After getting back into her car, Miwako Sato finally breathed a sigh of relief.

During the investigation, things were alright because everyone's attention was focused on the case.

However, after the case was solved, the way her colleagues looked at her made Sato Miwako feel very uncomfortable.

Fearing they might ask questions she couldn't answer, Sato Miwako pulled Aragaki Yu back to her car without looking back.

Little did she know that her actions only aroused the suspicions of Inspector Megure and Inspector Chiba.

She even managed to misunderstand the relationship between Miwako Sato and Yuu Aragaki.

"Those two are definitely...on a date today!"

At that moment, Inspector Megure and Inspector Chiba, who were still at the scene, exchanged a knowing glance.

Chapter 546 The Circus

Saturday.

A week has passed since Officer Sato's blind date.

"Big brother Aragaki!"

At Professor Agasa's house, the Junior Detective League children excitedly surrounded Aragaki Yu as he walked over.

Only Conan had a stern face when he saw Aragaki Yuuki, looking very unhappy.

Clearly, he's still resentful about how Yuu Aragaki tricked him last week.

Good morning!

After greeting the children with a smile, Aragaki Yu turned to Conan and asked, "Conan, why do you look so worried so early in the morning? Did Ran scold you?"

"Humph!"

Upon hearing Aragaki Yu's words, Conan snorted coldly and glanced at Aragaki Yu speechlessly.

This guy is clearly asking a question he already knows the answer to!

Aragaki Yu and Conan himself naturally knew why Conan had that expression, but the Junior Detective League had no idea what kind of betrayal Conan had experienced last week.

Therefore, Ayumi, who genuinely believed that he had been reprimanded, came to Conan's side with great concern and comforted him, "Conan, don't be sad. Today, Aragaki-nii-san is taking us to the circus to see a performance!"

Genta patted his chest and said, "Yeah, yeah, I got a scolding from my mom yesterday, but I don't feel anything today. But if we could have eel rice today, that would be even better..."

I don't know what Genta is so proud of. He had just eaten breakfast, but when he mentioned eel rice, his mouth started watering.

“That’s right, Conan, and Ran-neechan is only saying this for your own good!” Mitsuhiko, standing to the side, adopted a mature and authoritative tone as he lectured.

Surrounded by several children, the innocent Conan was completely exasperated, but he couldn't very well explain anything to them.

Left with no other choice, he could only force a smile, his eyes twitching, and pretend to be happy.

If I keep looking so gloomy, who knows what other things these kids might say?

Just as several people were talking.

The door to Professor Agasa's house was pushed open from the inside.

Everyone looked over at the sound and saw Professor Agasa and Ai Haibara walking out of the house.

After greeting everyone, Professor Agasa headed towards the backyard to drive his car out first.

Ai Haibara, yawning, came over to Yuu Aragaki and the others.

When she stepped out of the room, she still looked quite energetic, but after discovering that her sister was not there, she seemed somewhat disheartened.

She hadn't originally planned to go see a circus performance, but she became interested after hearing from Professor Agasa that the event was suggested by Yuu Aragaki.

After all, in Ai Haibara's mind, most of the activities that Yu Aragaki participated in would involve her older sister.

But this time it was clear that she had misjudged the situation.

"Ai, you didn't stay up late again last night, did you?"

Seeing Ai Haibara's sleepy appearance, Yuu Aragaki subconsciously reached out to rub her head.

Ai Haibara, however, noticed Aragaki Yu's intentions and dodged the attack with a look of disgust, unceremoniously shifting the blame onto Professor Agasa, saying, "It's all because the professor snored all night, preventing me from getting a good night's sleep..."

Ai Haibara naturally couldn't explain that it was because she stayed up all night doing experiments in the basement.

Besides, Professor Agasa's thunderous snoring is a fact, so it's not an injustice to him.

Not long after, Professor Agasa drove the Beetle out of the yard.

After Yuu Aragaki and the children, who were full of anticipation, got into the car, the group quickly arrived at the circus animal performance area.

After having their tickets checked and entering the venue, everyone found a row of seats and sat down.

As for the tickets, Aragaki Yu had naturally asked Miyano Akemi to pre-purchase them long ago.

Akemi Miyano herself had originally planned to come to see the performance, but unfortunately, she had to give up the plan because she caught a cold.

After all, there are quite a few children present this time. It would be terrible if the cold virus were to infect those children.

Perhaps because they arrived early, they managed to find a row of seats with a good view of the performance.

I don't know how much time passed, but as the lights dimmed, the circus performance officially began.

Amidst a cheerful gong and drumbeat, whether it's a circus clown performance or a magic show, the audience is engaged in a lively activity.

The most anticipated part, the animal performances, were also presented to the audience one by one.