Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

Using a mobile phone to operate these things is a completely different concept from Sano using the black cards he bought from the black market to make calls and send text messages.

In case of location tracking or other operations being performed.

That would be a huge problem.

Black Cat: "Fox, roe deer, I have something for you to do."

Fox: "What is it?"

The fox was naturally a silver fox, but this time it arrived so quickly.

Was I just using a computer, or has this thing actually been made accessible via mobile phone?

Roe deer: "I'm here."

Roe deer is actually Irish—cough.

Perhaps it was because Sano had a strange sense of déjà vu, like a zoo.

Whether it was Ireland later on, or Calvados earlier, they were all given new "codenames" after joining Sano's team.

All the code names are related to animals.

Calvados was a name he chose himself, a crow. I don't know if it's because of Sano's rye vest, and because a big black dog is always by his side.

The Irish roe deer... was taken by Sano.

Because when Sano asked about Ireland, this guy was extremely evasive.

Sano gave him the code name "Roe Deer," but Ireland didn't seem to understand the meaning of the code name and didn't react at all, indicating that it didn't matter.

I should have given it the nickname "chá" (粹).

Of course, that's not important. What's important is that a Silver Fox replied instantly, which might be a coincidence, but then an Irishman replied instantly, which can't possibly be a coincidence this time.

Sano didn't get straight to the point, but instead asked about this particular point.

And sure enough, I got a positive answer in the end... So in that case...

Should I get a new phone too?

After all, this kind of cross-stage functional evolution is a completely different concept from those decorations in the previous life that, apart from changing the skin, claimed to have made great improvements but were actually useless.

Sano then asked the two whether there was any risk of being tracked when using such a website on their phones, and the answer they received was...

will not.

This is the same principle as making a phone call or sending a text message.

Using a landline phone for a call could potentially allow you to be tracked using special methods.

But that takes time.

Under such wireless conditions, it would be almost impossible to be located. Otherwise, the spies that the authorities had placed in various organizations would not need to do anything. They could simply make a phone call to the target and the authorities could locate them directly.

With real-time control, setting up the layout couldn't be simpler.

...This is similar to what Sano remembers from the movies he watched in his past life.

It's different that you can locate someone directly with a phone call.

I don't know if it's because those parts are fictional, or because this part is fictional.

While Sano was pondering, the silver fox on the other side was already getting impatient.

Fox: "...Big brother, what exactly did you ask us to do? You didn't come to us just to ask about such trivial things, did you?"

Sano snapped out of his daze and sent a number and location.

Black Cat: "A commission: teach a few kids how to survive in the underworld."

Roe deer: "...What do you mean, you want us to be babysitters?"

Black Cat: "You can interpret it that way?"

Fox: "Is he a rich kid? Are you just going to fool him?"

Black Cat: "No, it wasn't much money. It was mainly about the favor. We can get it back if we need it later... I'll personally give you some extra money. Also, don't fool around. As long as you don't die from training, train like crazy. Teach them everything you can. You might be able to count on them for help in the future."

Roe deer: "Are you kidding me? You want a bunch of little brats to help us?"

Black Cat: "You'll find out when you get there. I'm informing you, not discussing it with you."

Crow: "And me?"

Calvados also joined in the fun.

Black Cat: "None of your business, go about your business."

Crow: "Oh."

Roe deer: "Ha, I'd like to see what kind of little brat can be of any help to me."

Black Cat: "Okay, I'm logging off."

Fox: "Okay."

...After logging off the website, Sano started playing games.

I glanced at my phone on the table during that time.

Or maybe we should wait and see, after all, the world is developing so fast.

It's possible that the phones here were just replaced not long ago, and then there will be new changes again.

That would be a huge waste of money.

Well, there's no rush anyway.

The group I just mentioned is currently the most popular dating website in Japan.

Sano created that thing, but it didn't have any special significance.

It's simply about creating a virtual place of belonging for the team.

A team always needs a place where they can communicate with each other. The gathering place of the Black Reaper, the headquarters of the All-Tong Company, and the Armed Detective Agency Bar.

That's the same principle.

Even the organization has a cocktail, doesn't it?

However, compared to others, Black Cat's team only has a few people, and Spider ran away to the country overnight and can't be contacted. Calvados also ostensibly follows the organization, and just for a pseudonym and two members, he buys or rents a place as a base.

That's a huge loss.

Virtual belonging can also be considered a form of belonging... at least the name of this chat group was chosen by Sano, right? Zoo Dormitory—how fitting!

……

Mihua Department Store.

Sano, wearing a Kurosawa leather jacket and a casual hat, was sitting in a coffee shop drinking iced coffee.

It's a bit hot today, so I'm wearing black clothes, especially long-sleeved suits.

It's really uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the department store had central air conditioning.

Among these people using air conditioning, there are a few troublesome individuals.

It made the air conditioning feel like malevolent energy emanating from the underworld.

Sano glanced at Jodie, who was sitting in a daze by the door. Cameron had just left to go to the restroom. Outside the coffee shop, he had also seen Conan and Ran Mouri, that troublesome family of three.

However, all of this was within Sano's expectations.

Sano's home has air conditioning, so why would he travel all this way to enjoy it? This naturally triggered the mission that brought him here.

"Dudu-"

Judy ran out to answer the phone.

Then a subtly alluring pinkish-brown color appeared in Sano's eyes.

Don't ask what kind of color Sano pinkish-brown actually is.

Sano wasn't sure if such a color existed in the scientific definition.

Sano calls him a Schrödinger fan.

Before Shuichi Akai, Sano had seen the scarred Akai.

Li Kui meets Li Gui?

It doesn't seem like a coincidence.

They must have come to us on their own initiative, trying to "clean house," right?

Judging from Akai's personality, he just wants to be "cleaned out".

So, was Shuichi Akai hooked?

No, given Shuichi Akai's personality, he shouldn't be that bad.

I guess they're planning to observe for a while and give their teammates a heads-up.

Just as Sano was lost in thought.

After glancing around, Shuichi Akai, like a pervert, stealthily pulled a pen from his pocket and flipped over the coaster on Jodie's table.

After a few quick strokes, I folded one side of the coaster and put it back in its original position.

After Shuichi Akai left, Sano went over and picked up the coaster to take a look.

Yes, as expected, the above is a warning to Judy.

After putting the coaster back, Sano returned to his seat and huddled up.

Not long after, an unexpected event occurred.

Chapter 499, Room 502: All Talented Individuals

Police officers appeared at the department store.

The uniforms of the mobile unit and the explosive ordnance disposal unit, in particular, were exceptionally conspicuous.