Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

It's possible that Kogoro Mouri is not only in cahoots with Sherry, but also with the FBI.

They could also be in cahoots.

Although Amuro Tooru did not actually participate in these processes, he was still able to find out about them. That's why, after playing the role of Scar Akai for a period of time and failing to catch the fish, he chose to take the initiative.

I wanted to see if I could find the fish nest directly.

...But even if it's just something I'm casually bringing along, I still have to bring it eventually.

However, considering the character's special nature, Amuro Tooru was also hesitant about whether he should secretly intervene and bring him to his side.

Originally, relying solely on Amuro Tooru, along with Vermouth who was inevitably present, would have been far too risky; he could only say he would act according to circumstances. But now...

With the addition of a new character, perhaps things will change?

Sano, however, was indifferent to this.

And so, the next day came the day the Suzuki Express was to depart again.

...This train journey only takes place once a year.

It has similar components to the earlier Beidou Star No. 3 vehicle, but of course, its level is naturally higher.

After all, things are valued for their scarcity.

Although the Suzuki family isn't a professional in this field, it's still a matter of prestige.

That's enough to make it a top-tier player in the industry... Of course, the ultimate reason is that this thing only generates small profits, or even loses money, and doesn't involve the interests of others too much, which is why it can continue to "coexist peacefully".

"Ooh ooh ooh".

Looking at the black train billowing smoke in front of them, the children couldn't help but make a sound of surprise... but considering Sano's presence, they dared not make too much noise and could only try to suppress their excitement.

"Speaking of which, shouldn't Suzuki's express train run once a year? It hasn't even been a year since the last one departed, has it?"

Sonoko Suzuki provided an answer to Ran Mouri's question.

...Something was said to be that Suzuki Sonoko's uncle, or maybe her great-uncle, named Suzuki Jirokichi, had specially arranged this train journey to showcase a gemstone he possessed.

To lure Kaito Kid into a trap.

...So, is Kaito Kuroba going to make an appearance today?

"Ah~ This time I must express my overflowing love to Lord Kid~"

At this point, Sonoko Suzuki started swooning over her crush again.

This left Ran Mouri speechless.

Conan suddenly tugged at Sano's sleeve.

Sano lowered his head, and Conan immediately waved to him, signaling him to squat down and put his ear close.

However, Sano just stared at Conan without moving.

Conan: "..."

Helpless, Conan could only tiptoe as much as possible and ask in a low voice, "Hey, Sano, why didn't you record Sonoko when she was swooning over her crush? Isn't that what you love to do? If you recorded a video like that, you could probably... um, threaten her a bit, right?"

Upon hearing this, Sano raised an eyebrow.

I never expected this kid to be this kind of person.

Sano didn't answer Conan's question, but instead turned his gaze to Sonoko Suzuki. Ran Mouri was already asking if Kyogoku Makoto would be angry if he found out what she was doing...

Sonoko Suzuki, however, nonchalantly said that it wasn't a big problem.

"...You think Kyogoku really doesn't know about her nature?"

Sano spoke slowly, causing Conan to break out in a silent sweat.

"father!"

Just then, Ran Mouri suddenly yelled and ran to the entrance of the other carriage, pulling Kogoro Mouri back from where he was lighting a cigarette and introducing himself to others. She also threw away the cigarette she had just taken a puff of, showing her high level of manners... But what was even more noticeable were the men, women, and children gathered together, whose expressions changed visibly upon hearing the name "Famous Detective."

...It seems this time it won't be a choice between three.

Or perhaps, this time it won't just be one person who dies.

"It looks like the train is about to depart. I'm really looking forward to the scenery from the train."

"Compared to the scenery, I'm more interested in the unique features of this express train, such as the mystery games that you can fully participate in."

Sano turned his head and saw Sera Masumi.

Ran Mouri, whose conversation was picked up by Sera Masumi, was also surprised by her appearance. Of course, what intrigued her even more was what Sera Masumi said.

"What kind of mystery game?"

Sera Masumi and Suzuki Sonoko then began to explain, one after the other.

Sano naturally wasn't interested in this... although it sounded like it might be related to today's case, but Conan next to him seemed quite interested.

"Gah!"

Ai Haibara, who seemed to have caught a cold because of the Gunma incident, was wearing a mask and looked up at the crows that had landed on the roof of the train.

He unconsciously frowned.

...That's really bad luck.

Sano glanced up, then quickly looked away, as if he had only subconsciously observed the situation after hearing the sound—except for the standard army of plague gods.

On this train, there was also Sera Masumi, Amuro Tooru who boarded from the other side, Vermouth who boarded disguised as the scarred Akai, and...

Shuichi Akai and Yukiko Kudo, disguised as Subaru Okiya.

...If we also include Kaito Kuroba, whose arrival is still uncertain, and even if he does come, it would be difficult to quickly and accurately locate him.

"It's really quite lively."

Sano's remark drew a sidelong glance from the fake loli.

"How could Suzuki's luxury train journey, which only runs once a year, not be lively? I'm telling you, you're not the kind of person who would be moved by something like this, are you?"

Sano looked down at Ai Haibara, smiled slightly, and said, "What's important is never the result, but the process before the result, such as the people who put together this lively scene... Remember to take a tranquilizer, or you'll be scared silly later."

After saying that, Sano got into the car, leaving Ai Haibara completely bewildered.

...What is this guy saying? I can't understand a word he's saying.

"Aqiu!"

After a sneeze, Ai Haibara couldn't care less about such a small matter.

Not long after, the train started moving with a rumble.

The group secured three compartments in one carriage: the trio of best friends in one, the Plague Squad and Professor Agasa in one, and Sano and Kogoro Mouri in one... It was still daytime, and the entire journey of this train was not so long that they would need to spend the night there.

Otherwise, Sano would never have agreed to live with this old man.

...Actually, the destination of this Suzuki Express was not made public in order to maintain a certain degree of mystery, but there are always more solutions than problems.

Just like Sera Masumi and Conan, who had already found out through their own little tricks—Sano originally didn't know how to find out, and he hadn't thought about it, feeling that it was unnecessary to find out, but that didn't stop someone from telling him.

Everyone on the train had indeed arrived, but outside the train...

But there are still other roles.

"...Gin and Vodka have arrived at the station and started planting the bombs."

Amuro Tooru closed his phone and looked at Sano, who was wearing a black fox fur coat.

"We'd better get everything sorted out before the train reaches its final destination, otherwise we'll have no choice but to jump off midway to avoid being affected."

"Oh."

Sano, somewhat bored, flipped through a newspaper and responded with a sound of agreement.

Besides Amuro Tooru and Vermouth, who directly got involved, Gin and his duo also got halfway involved in today's events.

After all, this is a major matter concerning "Sulli".

It's not that Amuro Tooru and Vermouth can't act on their own, but at the very least, they should report to their superiors, especially since the latter had just learned a lesson about this matter before.

Therefore, this did not surprise Sano.

However, judging from Sano's past experience, things shouldn't develop to the point where those two people need to make a formal appearance.

That is, just as Amuro Tooru said.

Everything will end before the train reaches its destination... to be precise.

There will be a brief period of peace.

I just don't know how things will develop in the meantime.

Will there be any good things that I can "participate" in?

"Dong dong."

There was a knock on the door of the private room.

Amuro Tooru got up and opened the door, and an ordinary-looking middle-aged man walked in.

Amuro Tooru closed the door again, and the middle-aged man immediately dropped his pretense, revealing his refined face.

It was Vermouth.

After glancing at Sano, Vermouth sat down, crossed her legs, lit a cigarette, and said, "It's been confirmed. Shuichi Akai isn't in the car, and I didn't see any FBI agents... I did see an old friend of mine, but she probably doesn't know we got in the car, so it won't have much of an impact."

"Old friend?"

Amuro Tooru raised an eyebrow, while Vermouth curled her lips and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll handle her. You just need to deal with Sherry. You don't need to worry about the rest."

"Oh, right, outside of this."

Vermouth suddenly frowned, pondering, "That green-eyed girl named Sera Masumi, you should have seen her before, right? I feel like I've seen her somewhere before..."

"She is Shuichi Akai's younger sister."

Amuro Tooru gave a direct answer, which surprised Vermouth.

"Ah, I see. So you came here because you didn't believe your brother was dead."

Vermouth sighed, but then asked, "Also, I heard that high school detective named Shinichiro Sano seems to know you quite well?"

Amuro Tooru casually smoothed his hair: "He's alright, we're not that close. I just wanted to use his brains and reputation, which is why I paid to recruit him into my detective agency... What, are you very interested in him?"