Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

All signs indicate that Ikeba Shizuka has malicious intentions.

"...What exactly is your purpose in approaching me and issuing this commission?"

As soon as Conan finished speaking, a familiar voice answered in place of Ikenami Shizuka.

"She didn't have any particular purpose; she just wanted to see what kind of abilities a formidable opponent like me possessed."

"Um!?"

Conan and Ran Mouri both showed surprise on their faces.

I turned my head to look.

Heiji Hattori was leaning against the door frame, while Kazuha Toyama was peeking out from the side.

"Hi, Xiaolan~"

"Hattori, and Kazuha, what brings you here?"

"Alright, ma'am, there shouldn't be any more business here. You should know most of what you want to know by now, so hurry up and go back to Osaka."

Before anyone could react, Hattori Heiji grabbed Ikenami Shizuka and tried to leave.

This scene was witnessed by Kogoro Mouri, who had just regained consciousness.

He immediately rushed forward and began to fawn over her.

"What nonsense are you spouting? How dare you call Miss Jinghua 'Auntie'?!"

"Don't you have any manners? Do you even know how to spell the word 'respect'?!"

Hattori Heiji was being grabbed by the collar by Mori Kogoro, his face full of frustration and confusion.

"What are you saying? She's my mom, I can call her whatever I want."

"What's it to you?"

"..."

"!!!"

"???"

After a moment of silence, an explosion occurred.

Ran Mouri and her family of three were all filled with shock and disbelief, even Sano.

Their faces showed a hint of surprise.

...Sano had considered dozens of possibilities, but this was the most unexpected development.

I really didn't expect that.

Ran Mouri's face even turned red, and she pointed at Heiji Hattori with trembling hands.

"How is this possible!?"

"After all, you're so dark-skinned, but Miss Jinghua is clearly so fair-skinned!"

Surprisingly, even Ran Mouri made a sarcastic remark.

This made Hattori Heiji's already dark face even darker.

"What are you saying? Is it not allowed that I inherited my dad's looks?!"

Ran Mouri gave an awkward smile.

Shizuka Ikenami smiled knowingly... no, since she's Heiji Hattori's mother.

Is her name Hattori Shizuka?

...Under other circumstances, Sano might have thought that Hattori Shizuka had chosen a completely fake name.

But unfortunately, Hattori Heiji was sandwiched between the two sides.

That makes people think that Hattori Shizuka might not be that serious.

It's highly likely that they'll just reuse their old name from before they got married.

Of course, none of this matters.

The important question is why Hattori Heiji's mother would get so close to Sano's side.

In the time it took to go downstairs.

Hattori Shizuka roughly explained her purpose.

"Because of Heiji, ever since he came to Tokyo, he's been constantly talking about Kudo Kudo and Sano Sano ever since he returned to Osaka... especially the latter, which is always preceded by... damn it. Plus, when the Mori detectives came to Osaka earlier, they didn't even bother to visit my house. I was a little worried that Heiji might have been bullied... At the same time, I was also quite curious about who could make him so concerned, so I took the opportunity to test them out... Today, I see that the two of you are indeed exceptionally capable and truly talented."

Hattori Shizuka rambled on and on.

Sano only understood one sentence—Heiji Hattori was suspected of being bullied.

Sano turned his gaze to Hattori Heiji and grabbed him by the neck.

"You little brat, you're tattling, aren't you? Trying to use your mother to intimidate me?"

"...What is that?"

Hattori Heiji rolled his eyes: "Am I the kind of person who tattles? Besides, what did you do to me? Why would I tattle?"

Yes, she's sensible.

Sano withdrew his arm, but couldn't help checking it again.

"I said, is she really your mother?"

Hattori Heiji rolled his eyes again, as if afraid that he wouldn't be able to see clearly in the dark.

"Of course! Do you expect me to show you the paternity test report?"

Sano asked in surprise, "You actually carry something like that with you?"

Hattori Heiji: "..."

ill.

Before Hattori Heiji could mute, Sano tugged at him again and asked.

"Hey, is your mom married?"

Hattori Heiji: "..."

After staring wide-eyed as if he had seen a ghost, Hattori Heiji posed a soul-searching question.

"Do you want to hear what you're saying? That's my mom! That's my mom!"

"She's a mother now, how could she not be married yet!?"

Hattori Heiji's commotion was so great that it attracted the attention of others nearby.

"What's wrong, Heiji?"

The moment Hattori Shizuka uttered the word "marriage," Conan and his two companions caught it.

He immediately sensed something was wrong.

"Miss Jinghua, I..."

Before Sano could even utter a word, Ran Mouri covered his mouth.

"Haha, I'm hungry! Senior, you didn't eat dinner either, you must be hungry too. Dad, let's treat ourselves to dinner, something nice!"

Ran Mouri, who gave a forced laugh and tried to change the subject, was facing the situation.

Kogoro Mouri looked completely bewildered—damn it, why change the subject? Why should I pay for this meal? It was clearly Sano who ordered it!

Especially now that it's clear that Shizuka Ikenami is actually Shizuka Hattori.

This commission was originally just a test.

Although an unexpected incident occurred later.

But at least Kogoro Mouri was too embarrassed to ask for that commission fee again... He couldn't help it; he wasn't thick-skinned enough, especially since Shizuka Hattori was such a beauty.

Unless Hattori Shizuka forces the money on Kogoro Mouri, he might accept it after a few polite words—but things don't develop to that point.

So, besides working for nothing all day, Kogoro Mouri also wasted a day's car rental money and ended up spending the cost of a meal that would have been enough for at least six and a half people.

I've almost lost all my underwear!

Kogoro Mouri's heart was filled with tears.

However, when faced with Hattori Shizuka's gaze...

After coughing, Kogoro Mouri reluctantly agreed.

……no way.

In Hattori Shizuka's eyes, Sano and Mouri Kogoro should be on the same side.

If Hattori Shizuka found out what Sano was about to say... then it wouldn't just be him who lost face.

It's not just the face of Tokyo, but the entire city of Tokyo.

Sacrifice the self for the greater good.

Kogoro Mouri had no choice but to let his wallet generously meet its demise.

Heiji Hattori, on the other hand, scratched his face in confusion before finally realizing what was happening.

"You fucking..."

Hattori Heiji stared at Sano again, his face filled with disbelief.

...I considered Sano a worthy rival and a very good friend, but this guy actually wants to be my dad!?

I'd heard long ago that Sano was interested in Kudo's mother-in-law.

So it turns out he's not just interested in Ran Mouri's mom, but...

Hattori Heiji's teeth were almost crushed.

However, considering the presence of his mother, he couldn't bring himself to say it outright.

In the end, all she could do was stare at Sano with a resentful look, like a bitter woman.

We need to keep an eye on this guy.