Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

"Then I won't trouble you, senior."

Ran Mouri scratched the back of her head: "Since I was already planning to leave, I called Sonoko first and told her about it."

Sano nodded and then asked, "What about that wretched kid Conan? Isn't he going?"

"Conan, he said he was going camping with Professor Agasa and his classmates. They probably set off around noon today."

Ran Mouri asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"nothing."

Sano shook his head: "Then call me tomorrow, and I'll come to your house to find you."

"Oh, no need. Just wait for my call tomorrow. We'll take you there."

Ran Mouri hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Then, should we bring that little girl along?"

Sano hesitated for a moment: "Let's forget it. It's not good to keep exposing her to these things."

Ran Mouri blinked, scratching the back of her head in confusion.

However, since Sano had already said so, Ran Mouri didn't say anything more.

The next day.

Sano squeezed into the trio's car and set off for the Twin Towers.

But after arriving at the destination...

Sano still managed to spot the Plague God Squad.

The two faced each other across the street, both unconsciously casting a line of dots.

"Hello, Sano-nii-san..."

The trio of real kids greeted each other in unison, drawing the attention of the other three.

"Conan, didn't you guys go camping? What are you doing here?"

Ran Mouri asked in confusion, while Conan retorted, "You guys are the ones who are here. What are you doing here, and with such a lineup?"

After a series of exchanges, the two sides completed the communication.

It turns out that the place where Conan and the others camped last night was not far away. They had passed by the Twin Towers yesterday and found it strange, as it was on their way back.

I was planning to come and visit while I was at it.

In conclusion, Sano and his group of tourists successfully expanded their sightseeing group.

They evolved from a team of unlucky trolls into an army of plague gods.

A girl who looked somewhat like a student, with innocent and naive eyes, ran out and said she was Kogoro Mouri's junior's secretary.

He led Sano and his group into the building.

I first visited the Tokiwa Group's products.

...The Tokiwa Group owns the Twin Towers. Although not as powerful as the Suzuki Group, it is still one of Japan's top-tier super conglomerates.

It's surprising that Kogoro Mouri had such a wealthy woman by his side when he was young.

It's a pity we didn't seize the opportunity.

But why does the name Tokiwa sound so familiar?

"Oh, what's this? A game console?"

Just as Sano was lost in thought, several real children gathered around two things that looked like gaming pods, guided by an engineer named Hara Yoshiaki.

Out of curiosity, the three wanted to reach out and touch it, but considering Sano's presence.

The three of them obediently looked at Hara Yoshiaki.

"Oh, this is just a supercomputer. The main thing is the software installed inside that can predict what people will look like ten years from now. It's a really great invention... Want to try it?"

Hara Yoshiaki was probably in his thirties, a little chubby, and wore glasses.

His smiling face looks very kind, giving off a vibe of a younger version of Professor Agasa.

"What it will be like ten years from now..."

Hara Yoshiaki's words immediately piqued the interest of everyone present.

The first ones we tried were Professor Agasa and Ayumi, who are true lolis.

While half-reclining in the chair, the helmet-like device automatically lowered and scanned the screen. The computer then started operating and finally produced two photos.

The photo of Professor Agasa is exactly the same as his current appearance.

The photos of the real Lolita Ayumi are quite different.

The high school girl had soft, short hair and a smile that highlighted her cuteness—she could be considered a class beauty by all accounts.

After wiping their drool, Mitsuhiko and Genta excitedly became the second wave of test subjects.

Compared to Ayumi, these two guys looked rather ordinary ten years later... well, they were practically ugly.

Seeing Suzuki Sonoko laughing loudly while curiously watching the drama unfold, only Mouri Ran comforted the two, saying that it was already quite good. Mitsuhiko and Genta were touched.

This was also a counterattack against Sonoko Suzuki.

Provocatively, Sonoko Suzuki dragged Ran Mouri along, making them the third wave of test subjects.

Finally... somewhat unexpectedly, Sonoko Suzuki's photos have an indescribable feel to them. It's not that they're ugly, but they just feel a bit strange.

It's not that different from Sonoko Suzuki's current face.

The distinctive feature of exposing the forehead has been preserved, and apart from various details, the makeup has become particularly heavy.

She gives off a vibe of... a vulgar, high-class lady?

Genta and Mitsuhiko immediately launched into a tirade of mockery at Sonoko Suzuki, who was now questioning her existence.

They managed to get their revenge.

Although Sano didn't really understand—even if Suzuki Sonoko really looked like this in the future, wouldn't it still be better than the future appearances of these two kids?

Should it be a higher level?

At the same time, another photo of Ran Mouri also drew praise.

Sano leaned closer to take a look and was immediately stunned.

...Similar to Sonoko Suzuki, Ran Mouri's situation hasn't changed much.

It's the various details that contribute to the enhanced sense of maturity.

However, such a change has an incredibly significant visual impact.

Just like Sonoko Suzuki's transformation.

In Ran Mouri's photos, her long black hair appears thicker and more voluminous, and her light makeup, along with the earrings, exudes a cool and aloof charm.

...It feels like a younger version of Eri Kisaki with her glasses off and a different hairstyle.

"Oh, she's so beautiful. It's a shame she's with Shinichi."

Dr. Agasa said this.

"That's right, we should take this opportunity to dump Shinichi."

Sonoko Suzuki, who had come closer, muttered to herself.

Conan scratched his head and blushed: "Hehehe, no way..."

"Why are you blushing, kid?"

Kogoro Mouri cast a suspicious glance at Conan.

Conan gave another dry laugh and quickly made up an excuse.

But in this situation, Sano noticed that Mitsuhiko was peeking at Ran Mouri.

Ayumi, on the other hand, was secretly watching Conan.

"These elementary school students nowadays are really...mature."

Ai Haibara said, crossing her arms.

"Yes, you're right."

Sano rubbed the fake loli's head: "Elementary school girl."

"..."

Before Ai Haibara could do anything, Sano leaned over to Ran Mouri and said, "I think you should just ignore that kid and come with me to the movies tonight."

The atmosphere froze slightly, and Sonoko Suzuki's eyes widened.

"Damn, senior, your attitude changed way too fast! As soon as you see what Xiaolan will look like in ten years, you're saying that if you can't have her, you'll have her daughter?"

Kogoro Mori pressed his face against Sano's and said, "You brat, you better not try anything with any of my family members, or I'll fight you to the death!"

Conan quickly added, "Ran, don't listen to him! He's clearly just after your face ten years from now; he's lusting after you!"

"...Okay."

Ran Mouri sighed helplessly and looked at Sano: "Senpai, stop teasing everyone. This program seems quite interesting. Why don't you give it a try?"

"Ok?"

Sano looked at the machine and squinted.

To be honest, Sano wasn't really interested in this thing.

According to Hara Yoshiaki, the so-called appearance ten years from now...

It's just a prediction.

To put it bluntly, it's just embellishing some data.

There might indeed be some scientific basis for this.

To say that it's 100% accurate is pure nonsense in Sano's opinion.