The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

Kaoru Kazama had no choice but to clench his fists to remind him of his past fears.

"The 'two people' in the code, when the moon separates them, actually refer to the artificial satellite and the sun. And if the 'moon separating them' refers to a lunar eclipse caused by the artificial satellite, then its actual occurrence time is 12:30 AM when BS interrupted its broadcast."

Conan became more and more excited as he talked, and by the end he couldn't control the smile on his face.

What kind of delusional person could come up with such a ridiculous code?

Kaito Kuroba is out fooling around in the middle of the night. Isn't he afraid of being late for school the next day?

Oh, right. Qingzi said that this guy always sleeps through class, and even the teachers can't do anything about him.

A genius with an IQ of 400 would be a real person.

Even without attending class, one can still understand all the content taught by the teacher.

"12:30?"

Upon hearing the specific time, Kaoru Kazama stroked his chin.

She was debating whether it was necessary to meet Kaito Kid so late at night.

Although she usually doesn't go to sleep until 12:30, after being transferred to the Second Investigation Division, she has to be there by 7:00 every day.

And it's not an office job; it's all about traveling around.

Fortunately, Kaito Kid's activities are now limited to Tokyo. This is mainly thanks to Ekoda High School, which sealed the roaming Kaito Kid within Tokyo, protecting the property of the vast majority of the bourgeoisie.

If this were like the legendary Phantom Thief Kid, touring the world performing magic tricks, then things would get really tough.

Are you coming over tonight?

Kazama Kaoru's tone was very certain; if this guy didn't go and join in the fun, he wouldn't be himself.

"Sister Xiao Xun~~~~~~"

The greasy voice made Kazama Kaoru almost instinctively want to kick the disgusting source next to him away.

If she hadn't considered Xiaolan's feelings, she would never have restrained her instincts.

"Just say what's on your mind, don't try to disgust me."

"Look, I've already told you the code, shouldn't you reciprocate?"

Kazama Kaoru raised an eyebrow. The great detective had gotten quite bold. When had the principle of equivalent exchange ever applied to him?

"I think you want information about Phantom Thief 1412!"

"Mmm mmm mmm"

Upon hearing this, Conan nodded frantically. His posture was nothing like that of a wise and calm police savior; he was clearly a drooling husky.

"Alright, alright, here you go."

"But all that information is in the Metropolitan Police Department. I'll email it to you when I get back this afternoon, okay? But Kaito Kid has a rather wicked personality and might harbor some ill intentions towards a child like you, so you have to be very careful."

I remember that in later generations, quite a few female fans of BL (Boys' Love) considered this pair as a couple.

The source of their love and differences probably lies in their meeting at 12:30 tonight; to use a more poetic term, it was love at first sight.

But if those two really hit it off, what will happen to Xiaolan and Qingzi?

Why not do it myself? That suggestion doesn't seem like a bad one.

Kaoru Kazama was seriously considering this possibility, Kaito Kuroba was searching for information about the Suzuki Museum on his computer, and Conan was thinking about what to do for his date with Kaito Kid that night, all while feeling a chill down his spine.

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Early the next morning, Kaoru Kazama made a special trip to the Mouri Detective Agency.

Unsurprisingly, we saw Conan with two huge dark circles under his eyes.

He was in a daze, and when he saw Kazama Kaoru, he just gave a blank greeting and continued packing his bag.

"How was your date last night? Was it exciting?"

Kaoru Kazama wasn't there to collect gossip, but that didn't prevent her from achieving this secondary objective.

"Tch, this guy got away. I never expected that he could change his voice without any aids. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it."

As he spoke, the great detective yawned.

Last night, after meeting Kaito Kid, he not only endured ridicule but also watched helplessly as Kaito Kid brazenly slipped away among the group of police officers he had summoned.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to verbally provoke the great detective, as if his trip was just to see who could decipher his code and then ridicule and attack him.

"Isn't it clearly written in the information? Not only can he change his voice on the spot without any tools, but he is also a master of disguise. If you're not careful, you won't even notice if he transforms into your sweetheart."

"No, that can't be true, can it?"

Conan has not yet seen Kaito Kid as a cross-dresser, so his values ​​are still relatively normal.

Or rather, his life had not yet opened this magical door.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Inspector Nakamori. His daughter, Nakamori Aoko, was once imitated by Phantom Thief Kid, so he has a habit of pinching everyone's face at the scene. Don't go near him unless you have to, even if you're thick-skinned."

Kaoru Kazama kindly reminded him.

“I didn’t sleep a wink last night, just thinking about how he managed to slip away right under my nose while surrounded by police. But your reminder has made me realize that he didn’t just vanish without a trace. Perhaps he didn’t leave at all, but disguised himself as a policeman and hid in the crowd.”

"That should be right. If he really can disguise himself as someone else in a short time, as you say, it shouldn't be difficult for him to do something like that."

Upon hearing Kazama Kaoru's words, Conan's eyes lit up, and he revealed his reasoning.

It then returned to its dead fish-eye state.

It wasn't that he wanted to be listless; it was mainly because he hadn't slept all night, and even with the excitement of figuring out the truth, he could only stay awake for a moment.

That's bad, I guess I'll be unconscious in class again today.

Chapter 292 An Accidental Hostage Situation

"Hey, we'll be free in a few days, why can't the Suzuki family just have some peace and quiet?"

According to the notice issued by Kaito Kid at the scene, Kaito Kid will travel to Sally's ship, which will set sail from Yokohama Port on April 19th, to steal the real Dark Star.

With such good eyesight, why don't you become a jewelry appraiser?

However, this was actually within Kazama Kaoru's expectations.

Kaito Kid would never touch a fake, since Pandora couldn't possibly be hidden inside a fake gem.

It's truly remarkable that he would target the Suzuki family's heirloom, the Dark Night Star. If there were another gem hidden inside, how small would it be?

Even if it were Pandora, it's uncertain whether it could squeeze out a single tear when Halley's Comet streaks by.

And the fact that such a ridiculous legend has a group of people fighting for it shows that the world is indeed quite fantastical.

Kaoru Kazama wasn't particularly interested in this matter. He had Ai Haibara; if he couldn't resist one day, he could just down an aptX-4869 pill, and then he'd have everything.

Actually, this shouldn't be called poison; it should be called a medicine for regret.

Forget about all those girls he didn't pursue back then; after Conan took this pill, he dared to openly go to the elementary school to "re-exploit" Ran right in front of her, which shows he's quite bold.

"Relax, relax. Anyway, this is a sea trip, and we don't have to pay for it. Just treat it as a paid trip."

Sato, on the other hand, seemed to take it all in stride.

If Inspector Megure knew that his capable lieutenant Sato was already enjoying himself to the point of forgetting his home, while the lazy Kazama Kaoru was constantly thinking about returning to the First Investigation Division, I wonder what he would think.

She picked up the teacup with her left hand; she had never been a fan of Sato's beloved coffee.

It's not so much a passion as a necessity to stay alert and energized.

In the days before Red Bull existed, coffee was practically a police-approved work beverage.

It's already 10:30 p.m., but she's still working overtime miserably at the Metropolitan Police Department, as if she's making up for all the time she used to sneak away and slack off.

This time, there's no need to rack our brains to crack the code; they've clearly stated the time and place.

However, it seems that Kaito Kid's inaction this time led Sonoko Suzuki's mother, Tomoko Suzuki, to think that Kaito Kid was nothing special, and she refused the help offered by the police, saying that they could handle the matter themselves.

Of course, the reasons for the refusal are actually quite objective.

That was the banquet for the upper class held on the Sallybeth on April 19th. If too many police officers had been mixed in, it would have inevitably changed its nature.

Mrs. Suzuki Tomoko was quite confident. After hearing that Kaito Kid always used magic to commit thefts, she invited the most popular young magician of the time, Sanada Ichizo, to help her.

It can only be said that capitalists' ability to manipulate people's hearts is cultivated from childhood.

Without needing to say a word, Sanada Ichizo automatically regarded this duel as a magician's battle to defend his dignity.

Young people are always full of youthful idealism and passion.

Kaoru Kazama originally thought that they wouldn't have anything to do this time, but she still received a notice that she and Sato would be attending a banquet on the Sallybeth on April 19th.

Please, she's never been a member of high society for even a second in both of her lives.

This kind of socialite job should obviously be given to Officer Shiratori.

If all else fails, we could transfer that equally flamboyant Ayanokouji from the Kyoto Prefectural Police.

This introverted, reclusive guy should get out more social interaction, instead of spending all his time with squirrels. What if he ends up alone in the future?

Kaoru Kazama thought she had been very considerate of her colleagues, but her report was still rejected.

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"Sister Xiaoxun, what brings you here today? Why did you call me out?"

Sonoko was as youthful and lively as ever, without a trace of the airs of a young lady.

However, because she is always accompanied by a high-quality beauty like Ran, she inevitably becomes a supporting character. Today is no exception. The two sisters appearing together on the streets of Shibuya is truly a beautiful sight.

"I'm here today to ask you to help me decide what kind of clothes would be suitable for the banquet your family is hosting."

Kazama Kaoru's expression was a little strange, and she looked somewhat reluctant.

Xiao Lan even thoughtfully asked a question.

"Oh, Kaoru-nee, I didn't mean to brag, but if you really go to our family's party, I'm afraid you won't be able to find suitable clothes in Shibuya."

Sonoko's choice of words was already quite apt, but Kaoru Kazama still managed to detect a hint of nouveau riche in them.

"There's no way around it. The meager wages of working-class people are all we get. If I were to go to a place like Ginza, the Qin family would probably go bankrupt."

Kaoru Kazama is exaggerating a bit; in reality, as a police inspector, her salary is not low at all.