Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

Ran Mouri didn't react much. After offering a few words of "advice" to no avail, she ran upstairs to call her assistant.

In Ran Mouri's view, although Sano likes to take advantage of others, it's mostly just a joke. If it were really in a situation where his friends would feel embarrassed...

She is a very understanding and caring senior colleague.

Soon, Kogoro Mouri was led downstairs by Ran Mouri.

Judging from the guy's grimacing expression, Ran Mouri probably didn't tell him that his scroll was actually "given" to him by Sano, and that he was a scavenger.

Yeah, we're all just taking papers anyway.

Why do we have to explain things so thoroughly?

Ran Mouri has become smarter now.

And so, the group squeezed into Kogoro Mouri's car and sped off.

What shocked Sano next was that Ran Mouri was actually reading and studying in the car.

Is this what they call "other people's children"?

Thankfully, after Conan questioned her, Ran explained that it was because she had a history exam tomorrow... a history exam tomorrow?

How come I didn't know?

After the initial shock, Sano didn't think much of it; last-minute cramming was not something he could do.

Because hugging it won't help.

As usual, let's activate the Cat Agent Project to find the answer.

Despite Sano's dismissive attitude, the group finally arrived at their destination.

A Chinese restaurant.

But then the problem arises.

The waiter in charge of reception told Ran Mouri that the two reception vouchers could not be used.

This immediately stopped Kogoro Mouri from laughing, who had been grinning with his big teeth showing.

"What do you mean by that? What do you mean it can't be used? Explain yourself clearly!"

"I'm sorry, sir, this really can't be used..."

Looking at the furious Kogoro Mouri and the waiter who was embarrassed but refused to explain why he couldn't use the machine, he was amazed.

Sano, however, did not think that the restaurant was trying to cheat him.

Could it be that the invitation voucher has expired?

That can't be right. Ran Mouri said she just won it today. What unscrupulous merchant would use an expired prize for a promotion? Aren't they afraid of ruining their reputation?

Where exactly did the problem lie?

Sano took the invitation ticket out of Ran Mouri's pocket and examined it closely.

That's when I realized what the problem was.

At the very bottom of the invitation ticket, there was a line of very small print: "Valid only on Sundays and public holidays." Sure enough, they weren't just being dishonest.

It's no different from being a scoundrel.

Sano has seen this kind of tactic quite a few times; it's simply a way to lure customers over.

If you don't want the hassle, the free meal will naturally become a paid meal.

Sano quickly came up with a solution... Of course, he would never admit to this loss.

Let's take advantage of Kogoro Mouri's reputation as the great detective and Eri Kisaki's reputation as the undefeated queen.

Before Sano could speak, a large hand grabbed his shoulder.

"Gentlemen, please refrain from making a scene here. If you have something to say, please go outside to discuss it."

Sano: "?"

Turning his head slightly, Sano saw a restaurant waiter who was even taller than him, with a face that screamed "fierce and menacing."

what.

I want to reason with you.

So you guys want to play hardball with me?

And Sano didn't say a word; he was clearly shouting about Kogoro Mouri.

What does it mean to grab your own shoulder?

Do you feel like you look easy to bully, like a pushover?

Sano quickly abandoned his previous countermeasures and instead came up with another one.

However, before Sano could make a move, a dark shadow brushed past his face.

Ran Mouri's high kick, swung like an axe, whistled through the air and stopped just centimeters from the tall waiter's face.

"You'd better not even think about fighting us."

Seeing Ran Mouri's menacing expression, the waiter broke out in a cold sweat and finally revealed the real reason why the voucher couldn't be used.

After verifying the information, Ran Mouri and the others were somewhat speechless.

Kogoro Mouri, in particular, kept complaining. Only Ran Mouri turned her gaze to Sano, hesitated for a few seconds, and then said, "...Senpai, I think you can put the hammer away now."

Ok?

The two waiters instinctively looked at Sano.

Sano calmly tucked the hammer of justice back into his sleeve.

This caused the waiter, who had almost been kicked over by Ran Mouri, to break out in a cold sweat again.

What kind of people are these...?

"So, are you all still planning to dine here?"

Another waiter asked cautiously.

Kogoro Mouri and the others fell silent for a moment... Originally, with the conflict resolved and the winds shifting, Sano wanted to continue using the previous countermeasures.

Judging from the reactions of the Mori father and daughter, they didn't seem to want to "make trouble".

Then Sano naturally couldn't use the tiger's skin anymore.

Let Ran Mouri and her family of three go home first, and I'll pay for the little girl's meal later.

But taking a taxi back would be a bit expensive, and Ran Mouri and her family seem reluctant to spend money. They can't just take a ride, and they can't exactly pay for the meal for five people.

Just as Sano was wondering whether or not to waste the money, a fat man with a round belly, who looked very much like a small brown ball, suddenly jumped out.

He said he wanted to treat Sano and the others to dinner.

Although I don't understand why this person invited me, ...

The free feast is back, and Sano certainly has no reason to refuse.

So the group followed the fat man and sat down at the table.

Besides the fat man, there were three other people present.

Sano glanced at it and keenly sensed the presence of a case. He immediately called the waiter to bring him the menu so he could order and have his food served.

Of course, Sano didn't forget to let the little girl eat the dishes on the table first.

The four fat men had already ordered a lot of dishes, and many of them were already on the table. Logically speaking, this should be done without the other party saying anything.

Sano's actions were somewhat impolite.

But I have this feeling that if I don't eat now, I might not get to eat the other dishes.

Sano couldn't care less about anything else.

Eating rice is important, eating rice is important.

While Sano was busy serving food to the little girl, the fat man was already chatting enthusiastically with Ran Mouri, revealing his true intentions in the process.

This guy wants to cast Ran Mouri as the female lead.

Well, the female lead in the movie. The reason is that the original female lead had an accident and could no longer play the role, while Ran Mouri is beautiful and has martial arts skills.

She perfectly fits the requirements for the female lead in this movie.

The fat man spoke eloquently about the benefits of being a star, which made Kogoro Mouri and Conan, who were initially somewhat uninterested, light up.

Instead, they started egging them on, suggesting that Ran Mouri should act in the role.

It wasn't until another guy sneered and mocked, saying that the fat man arbitrarily altered the script to make money and added intimate scenes for the actresses, that the duo's enthusiasm instantly cooled down, and they resolutely objected.

Then a man with a rather striking appearance... a full beard, also sneered.

It's said that if you can't even accept intimate scenes, it's best not to enter this industry.

That statement certainly makes sense.

But Sano always felt that there was a strong sense of disdain and arrogance in this guy's words.

Sano is definitely unhappy about this.

Before Sano could help Ran Mouri retaliate, that guy added another sentence.

"Otherwise, you might even lose your life."

...The feeling of mockery suddenly turned into a kind reminder.

Beneath this seemingly cryptic remark, Sano sensed an even stronger connection to the case.

So Sano simply stood up, picked up a plate, and placed it in front of the little girl.

"Eat quickly, don't worry about whether you've tasted it or not, just get it into your stomach first."

Urged on by Sano's soft voice, the little girl, who was working hard, looked up in confusion, a question mark appearing on her face, which was puffed up like a steamed bun, and replied indistinctly.

"I just happened to see that his forehead is quite wide."

Sano blinked, and after roughly figuring out what the little girl was talking about, he explained, "If you don't eat now, there might not be any left to eat later. You decide what to do."

The little girl was stunned for a moment, unable to understand Sano's logic, but that did not diminish her trust in him.