Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

money?

Kyogoku Makoto blinked in bewilderment. Although he didn't quite understand the logic behind Sano's words, in short, it meant that the other party didn't like Suzuki Sonoko, right?

That's good, that's good...

While relieved, Makoto Kyogoku was also somewhat melancholy: "But she seems to... have a good impression of you, senpai."

"She has a crush on every handsome guy."

Sano replied casually.

"Hey?"

Makoto Kyogoku blinked in bewilderment once again.

"Ah, what I mean is, Sonoko is a bit of a looks-obsessed person... Of course, I'm not saying she only cares about looks... and I'm certainly not saying you're not good-looking..."

Sano said several sentences, but none of them felt quite right.

"Well, in short, once the matter with Michiwaki Masahiko is over, you can just go after him without hesitation."

"But……"

Kyogoku Makoto said worriedly, "How are we going to get over that Michiwaki Masahiko thing? She seems to have quite a bit of a crush on him too..."

"Tsk, why do you care so much? The reason Sonoko has feelings for that Michiwaki Masahiko is simply because he's the only one pursuing her right now."

For some reason, Sano had unusual patience for Kyogoku Makoto and comforted him, saying, "Besides, so what if you have feelings for each other? You're not dating. Even if you were dating, you're not married. And even if you were married, you can still get a divorce."

Kyogoku Makoto looked somewhat bewildered by Sano's "consolation."

That's a bit too outrageous, isn't it?

...Although just listening to it makes a lot of sense!

"So, senior, do you think I have a chance?"

Looking at Kyogoku Makoto's hopeful eyes, Sano lit a cigarette and nodded firmly, "Of course there is. You need to have more confidence in yourself. You're a tall and strong young man, and quite handsome... just a bit dark-skinned."

Kyogoku Makoto: "..."

Is this praising oneself or criticizing oneself?

"Let's leave it at that for now and not do anything rash. We'll talk about it tomorrow. If it really doesn't work out, I'll help you two tie the knot or something."

Sano temporarily put the matter aside.

"Okay... thank you, senior. Oh, and there's also your payment."

Kyogoku Makoto took an envelope out of his pocket and handed it to Sano.

Sano took the envelope and immediately sensed something was wrong the moment he touched it.

"Kyogoku, didn't you give me too much?"

"Ah... then consider it a referral fee for your help in tying the knot."

Kyogoku Makoto scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly as he spoke.

...This statement seems reasonable at first glance, but Sano immediately saw through its flaws.

The idea of ​​"tying the red thread" was just brought up by Sano, but the money in the envelope was something that Kyogoku Makoto had prepared long before.

It's possible that Makoto Kyogoku originally intended to take the money out of the envelope and then split the profits.

Based on Sano's intuition, he felt that the former was more likely.

"...Kyogoku, do you know Beika Hammerman?"

Hearing Sano's sudden question, Kyogoku Makoto tilted his head in confusion: "What?"

"nothing."

After a brief, tentative probe, Sano shook his head and remained silent.

...There's no mistake, Makoto Kyogoku is unaware of his current situation and circumstances.

He probably still thought he was the same poor kid who was so poor he was about to sell his body, which is why he sent the letter requesting a part-time job.

Ming said he needed Sano's help because he was short-handed, but in reality he wanted to secretly support Sano.

Hmm, the "nice guy" persona has been upgraded to another level.

"That's all for now, goodnight Kyogoku."

Goodnight, senior.

After returning to his room, Sano lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.

Of course, Sano didn't actually go to sleep; he still had other things to take care of.

"Clap clap clap..."

The rain hitting the black umbrella creates a unique rhythmic effect, especially with the accompanying "splashing" sound and images, which enhances the atmosphere.

In the rain, two groups of figures stood facing each other.

One side had only about ten people, while the other side had more than a hundred.

"...Are there really so few delinquents in Izu?"

Sano, holding an umbrella in one hand and with the other in his pocket, asked the blond-haired man.

"Well, after all, Izu is indeed a tourist destination, but it is also a small place with a small permanent population, so there are fewer children of this age, and even fewer delinquents."

The blond-haired man gave an affirmative answer.

...I had overlooked these things.

Sano, who thought he would be playing the same game of "cutting vegetables" as in Osaka again tonight, was in a mixed mood.

The good thing is that it doesn't require much effort.

The bad thing is that you don't get the desired result.

There are so few delinquents in Izu that even if they were beaten into submission and joined the Black Reaper, and then established Nato-tsu, they still wouldn't be able to deliver business to Izu.

...Especially since Izu is a vast area with a sparse population, the business challenges of Nadotong will be further increased.

Even if we hire more delivery personnel from NaDuTong, it will most likely still be a losing proposition.

Unless high-priced delivery is offered.

Even if he does succeed, Sano's goal isn't simply to make money...

Forget it, why think so much?

Anyway, at least there's still the premise of dominating the whole country.

I'm not going to work for nothing.

"Since there are so few people, then this time it's your turn to shine."

If possible, Sano certainly didn't want to get wet in the rain, so he handed everything over to others first, while he stayed behind to cover for them.

It's not too late for Sano to make a move when Huang Mao and the others are really out of commission.

"Got it."

Huang Mao and his gang flung their umbrellas aside and rushed across the street. Sano lit a cigarette, looking like a spectator watching a show.

……

The next morning, Sano opened his eyes... not because he wanted to wake up, but because he was startled awake by the noise of the mission being triggered.

[Defeat the strongest single combatant in the Neon Kingdom in a head-on one-on-one duel without using any weapons. Completion will earn you 200 enhancement points. Mission time remaining: 47:59:59.]

Ok?

What kind of crazy mission is this?

Sano scratched his messy hair. "Japan's strongest single combat force?"

who is it?

And who defined it?

After a moment of mental processing, Sano pulled out the map and, sure enough, saw two red dots.

However, Sano guesses that the one on the second floor is Sonoko Suzuki, but who is the one on the first floor?

In fact, Sano already had a vague guess in his heart, but he still got up first, washed up, and then went downstairs to confirm his guess.

"...Senior, you're awake. Good morning."

Looking at Kyogoku Makoto in front of him, Sano nodded calmly, then asked directly, "Kyogoku, I remember you seem to have practiced martial arts, right?"

"what?"

Kyogoku Makoto was visibly taken aback, whether because he felt Sano shouldn't know about it or because he felt it wasn't worth asking at all.

"...Yes, I practice karate. What's wrong?"

Fortunately, Kyogoku Makoto is a man of few words who doesn't like to ask too many questions, so he didn't pursue the matter further.

"Nothing, I just wanted to practice with you."

Sano finally revealed his true purpose.

Kyogoku Makoto's face showed deep astonishment: "Train with me?"

Since Kyogoku Makoto's impression of Sano is still based on the original owner's past, then the image he has in Sano's mind, besides being poor, should be...

It's become weak.

Therefore, it's understandable that Sano would be surprised if he suddenly said he wanted to fight Kyogoku Makoto.

"Don't be nervous, it's just practice. I've also learned some things recently and want to test the results."

Sano casually brushed off Kyogoku Makoto, and in the end, he got the other man to agree to the practice session.

Of course, Sano knew very well what Kyogoku Makoto was thinking. He should be disdainful of this practice session. No, given his character, he should be said to be indifferent to it.

Chapter 336, 335, Makoto Kyogoku: I could fight you all day long.

After all, this is a ruthless person who has earned the title of "Japan's strongest single combat power".