Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

With Conan's prompting, the two best friends finally noticed something amiss.

Because even though the Black Mask frequently acts as a vigilante throughout Tokyo, the number of times he appears around them is a bit too much.

happen?

It doesn't seem quite right.

But there don't seem to be any other reasonable explanations.

After getting the people around him thinking, Conan smirked and spoke again.

"Even if it's because...we've always encountered dangerous things, it's inevitable, but Tokyo is so big, dangerous things happen every day, why were we the ones chosen? I guess someone sent you here."

"Is it right."

Seeing Conan's eyes gradually becoming excited, Sano, who had been expressionless, suddenly curled the corners of his mouth: "You're right. Although I could have chosen countless targets, the reason I chose you is..."

"It was also at someone's request."

"Who is it, Sano!?"

Conan was surprised that Sano would admit it so readily, and after a moment of astonishment, he quickly pressed for more information.

...Through the various events that have occurred so far, Conan has confirmed that Sano and Kokushi know each other, and it is highly likely that their relationship is not just a simple one where they have met briefly.

It's highly likely that Black Death and Black Mask know each other, and are probably quite familiar with each other as well.

Therefore, there is a high probability that Sano knows Black Mask!

This explains why Kurosawa came here, and what his reasons were.

Then everything makes sense.

However, the other party's next answer surprised Conan once again.

"You mean that high school detective? Maybe. My clients are always unassuming. I just take their money and do their jobs. I don't have the time or interest to pry into their privacy."

……client???

Conan stared blankly, wondering what it meant to accept money... Ah, Kurosawa did mention that he was a private detective.

But isn't that just a simple excuse?

After the incident that day, Conan naturally asked Shigekichi Shitara where he had hired such a special private detective. However, Shitara replied with a puzzled look that he had not hired any private detective.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Shigekichi Setara originally intended to hire Kogoro Mouri.

If they had already hired him, why would they go looking for Kogoro Mouri?

In short, things have taken a turn for the worse than Conan had anticipated.

So, this guy came here because he had a client?

Conan initially thought this was a noble act of chivalry.

It turned out to be a dirty money transaction?

Wait a minute, looking at it this way...

Does the appearance of Kurosawa in the form of a black mask and her current true appearance represent two different meanings?

Conan's train of thought was suddenly opened.

While some doubts are resolved, new doubts always emerge.

Just as Conan was about to ask another question, Sano interrupted him.

"If you ask again, you won't sound like a primary school student."

Sano looked down at Conan, his calm words concealing a dagger-like threat.

...Does this guy know who he is?

Conan was taken aback, because based on his questioning of Ai Haibara after the bus hijacking incident, she had not revealed anything about herself to Kurosawa.

At least it seems that Kurosawa already knows Ai Haibara's identity.

Although the method is unclear, since Kurosawa was able to find Ai Haibara, it's not too surprising that he could find Conan as well.

Conan fell silent... This feeling of being threatened with one's weakness was all too familiar and incredibly frustrating.

Sano is definitely in cahoots with these two, isn't he?

Seeing the frustration and suspicion in Conan's eyes, Sano turned his gaze to the group of people beside him who were stunned by the conversation between the two: "Well then, since the matter has been resolved, I'll take my leave now. See you next time."

See you next time?

Goodness, this wave just ended and the next one is already booked?

Before the others could react, Sano turned and left through the door that Kyogoku Makoto had kicked off.

Seeing this, Conan quickly took out his phone and chased after them.

"Hey, wait a minute, let's exchange phone numbers first, become friends and keep in touch..."

Watching Conan, who looked like a lecherous old man trying to pick up a young girl, trotting out the door with his short legs, Sonoko Suzuki's expression turned strange again, and she subtly nudged Ran Mouri.

"Hey, Xiaolan, is this what your dad usually teaches him at home?"

Ran Mouri: "..."

Can this father deny it himself?

……

The day after Valentine's Day.

Sano quickly flipped through today's newspaper, mainly focusing on the report about the "man-eating dog".

The authorities themselves stepped in to refute the rumors, stating that the case had obtained valid witness testimonies, and that the dog acted as a Good Samaritan, rather than... well.

Intentional homicide.

This was naturally what Sano requested.

After all, what we need is to be legitimate and aboveboard. What's the point of being labeled a cannibal?

As for valid witnesses.

Ha, if the official statement says it's effective, then it must be effective.

Of course, the headlines in the newspapers were about something else entirely—the friendly exchange between Sano and Shuichi Akai yesterday.

"The faceless bomb-wielding maniac has reappeared, speeding at 130 miles per hour in the city to chase another car, firing wildly with an MP5. A large number of police cars were dispatched to surround and intercept him, but to no avail. Only an empty car was left, which disappeared without a trace!"

...Recalling the scene from yesterday where Shuichi Akai was flying in front while he was chasing behind, with a bunch of police cars hanging behind them, Sano couldn't help but smile.

It has to be said that Sano is not very clear about other aspects, but at least in terms of racing skills, he is indeed not as good as Shuichi Akai. That guy, even if his own boss Tooru Amuro came, he might not be able to catch up with him.

But those guys in the police force are damn hypocritical.

Instead of focusing on Shuichi Akai, they concentrated all their efforts on Sano.

This made the already difficult pursuit even more difficult.

Finally, seeing that it was impossible to catch up with Sano, he had no choice but to abandon the car and disappear into the crowd before the police could catch up.

They disappeared without a trace.

It's okay, we'll meet again in the future anyway.

Hopefully, this former...senior won't be so shy next time.

After putting away the newspaper, Sano picked up the two bags next to him and went out.

First, he left one at the door next door... Of course, he attached a card, stating that it was given to him by Sano, as doing good deeds anonymously is not his style.

Then Sano took another bag of chocolates and headed to the place he had arranged to meet Gin.

But just a few minutes later, Sano received another mission.

[Please ensure James Black survives within the mission time limit. Completion will earn you 100 enhancement points. Mission time remaining: 05:59:59.]

James Black?

who?

Sano pulled up a map; the location was there, so things would be easier.

Once they reached a secluded spot, Sano immediately took out the clone doll he always carried with him. After switching identities, the clone went to complete the mission, while the original continued to look for Gin.

Soon after, Sano met up with Gin.

He handed over the chocolate in one hand and took the mission documents in the other.

"You only brought one serving?"

Gin looked at the bag of chocolates in his hand, then at Sano's hand, which held nothing but a file folder, and asked.

"what?"

Sano, who was looking at the intelligence, looked up in confusion and scratched his face, saying, "Otherwise, besides Cohen and Chianti, there's no one else... Oh, there's Calvados too. Ugh, it's all the same. Either the three of them share it, or we should just not give it to Calvados at all, since he doesn't know about it anyway."

As they talked, Sano sensed something was amiss, and his expression turned strange: "Or... is it that you want another serving, Gin-sama?"

Gin remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement... Well, to be fair, the little girl's cooking skills are quite good these days. Well, at least if she really ends up with Sano, he won't go hungry.

That's right, Gin is helping Sano choose a suitable partner.

It's definitely not because I'm greedy.

However, Sano found this rather amusing.

"That's all. The rest were given to others. I asked you yesterday if you still wanted any, but you wouldn't say. Now you're asking me for some? Where am I supposed to find them for you? Do you think I'm a chocolate wholesaler?"

Gin snorted coldly: "I was just asking on behalf of Calvados. It's not like I wanted it. If it's gone, it's gone. Let the three of them share it."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Sano was too lazy to expose Gin.

Its mouth is the toughest part of its body; even if a missile hits it, it won't be completely destroyed.

why?

Because that mouth is definitely still there.

"gone."