Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

"Yes, I'm quite interested."

As soon as Vermouth finished speaking, Amuro Tooru laughed: "Then I advise you not to think about it. You're not his type, so you won't have a chance."

Vermouth: "..."

First, Vermouth felt that what she meant by "interested" was definitely not the same as what Amuro Tooru meant by "interested." Second, she also knew that.

I'm not Sano's type... cough, those were the days I wanted to forget, no, wait.

A true hero doesn't dwell on past glories!

At last.

Vermouth felt that she wasn't Sano's type, and it definitely wasn't because she was ugly.

It's not that he's blind!

Sano, watching Vermouth's dark face, unconsciously shook his head and chuckled.

Amuro Tooru was unaware of what happened earlier, so he could say such things so casually. How could Sano, as the person involved, not know?

However, Amuro Tooru's help in concealing Sano's true identity and getting past Vermouth saved him from some potential trouble later on...

But that's about it.

Firstly, as a good person, Amuro Tooru helping another—well, a good person—is to conceal his identity, which is why Sano didn't take any action.

Secondly, even if some trouble does occur.

That would really just be a minor inconvenience.

For a mere Vermouth, Sano only needs the name "Conan" to handle her.

If that doesn't work?

Then let's add "Ran Mouri"!

Let's see if Vermouth dares to move even the slightest bit.

In Sano's opinion, this thing is far more damaging to Vermouth than something like "You don't want so-and-so to know so-and-so."

This is a threatening phrase exclusive to Vermouth.

"I'm going to sleep for a while. Wake me up when it's time."

Sano ended the topic by speaking up. Even though the two people present were of a higher rank than him on the surface, considering the current situation and the issue of manners, the two of them stopped chattering and talking nonsense.

...To be honest, Sano was really tired.

I got home late at night, got up in the morning, and then rushed to catch the bus; I didn't get any sleep.

I also have to keep two accounts running, experiencing double the mental fatigue.

Try to sleep for a while if you can, or if you really can't, just close your eyes and rest.

Then it was noon.

Chapter 566, 569: I bet your gun is empty.

The unexpected finally happened—someone died outside.

Sano wasn't entirely sure what the situation was, he only heard some kind of mystery game going on and on... well, just as he had initially guessed.

"I'll go out and check, just in case anything unexpected happens."

As Amuro Tooru spoke, he went out to investigate the situation.

Feeling bored, Vermouth followed them out, but Sano remained motionless.

...This applies to both Sano here and Sano there.

Two or three hours later, Sano suddenly opened his eyes.

Finally, work has started.

And it was a double yolk egg right from the start.

Sano glanced at it.

[Please ensure Ai Haibara's survival. Completion will earn you 100 enhancement points. Mission time remaining: 00:59:59.]

[Please kill all mission targets within the mission time limit. Completion will reward you with 100 enhancement points. Mission time remaining: 00:59:59]

The former was predictably cliché.

The latter... what the hell is that?

Sano was stunned for a moment, then habitually glanced at the map, and then...

Sano saw it; the cars on the map were crammed together densely, and it felt like there were at least several hundred red locations at a glance.

...What the heck?

Sano's eye twitched. Since he came to this world, this was probably the first time he had seen such a big scene... Did they want him to kill everyone on the train except for the fake loli?

Of course, that's not the case.

Sano took a closer look and noticed the subtle differences.

Of these densely packed red dots, only about one-tenth are actual mission target locations; the rest are mostly locations for explosive gloves.

In other words—it's a bomb.

...Logically speaking, Sano should have noticed the positioning reaction of the explosive gloves much earlier.

Sano did notice it, but only at the beginning—Amuro Tooru was carrying several, so he didn't pay much attention afterward, assuming it was just the other person's reaction. He didn't expect to see it now...

Sano examined the map carefully.

It has been determined that these bombs were likely carried by the mission targets.

For example, things like hand grenades.

Instead of directly installing timed or remote-controlled bombs throughout the car.

Sano then relaxed a little, seemingly lost in thought.

But then again, these guys carrying such dangerous things shouldn't be good people, could they be terrorists?

Sano stood up.

We still need to go and investigate ourselves.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, Conan had already sorted out his thoughts.

Turning his gaze, Conan saw Sano still leisurely sitting in the private room with his eyes closed, and he couldn't help but show a speechless expression. He asked, "Hey, Sano, what's wrong with you today? Why aren't you even collecting any clues... If you don't make any moves soon, I'll have to start deduce and find the real culprit before you do."

"Let's look for it then."

Sano opened his eyes and casually said, "Let me give you a heads-up: the culprit is that guy with the glasses and the mustache. If your result is the same as mine, then go ahead and do it without worry. If not... then think about it some more. Don't embarrass yourself and that old man's reputation as famous detectives."

Upon hearing this, Conan was first taken aback, then became depressed.

...The two of them naturally had the same answer. Conan wasn't surprised that Sano knew the answer. What really surprised him was that Sano hadn't participated in anything this time. Apart from showing his face briefly at the beginning, he hadn't listened for clues or put his arm around anyone's shoulder.

It feels like there's a possibility that the exam hasn't been fully completed and is about to be submitted.

But the result was that he handed in the paper... Is this guy getting better and better?

"Alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. Go do your thing, I'm going to the bathroom."

After saying that, Sano got up and left.

Conan also began preparing for his double act.

Then, after turning the corner in the corridor, Sano saw two figures, one large and one small.

Ai Haibara held the temporary antidote for APTX4869 in her hand, tilting her head back with fear in her eyes as she looked down at Shuichi Akai... or rather, Subaru Okiya, who was looking down at her.

"You two really are worthy of being sisters. Your similar behavior patterns are so similar that it's easy to predict them. It's practically effortless."

Shuichi Akai grinned maliciously, his glasses gleaming coldly.

"Then, you should come over here, come into my domain."

Ai Haibara's eyes widened, and there were even... tears in the corners of her eyes?

This kid, not only does he talk in such a childish and immature way, but he also has such a perverse sense of humor.

Look, they've scared the little girl to tears.

That's absolutely... outrageous!

...Of course, Sano didn't know that the tears in Ai Haibara's eyes weren't from being frightened by Shuichi Akai, but from Vermouth...And of course, the real reason wasn't being frightened, but because she was reminded of her mother.

In the blink of an eye, the two people over there had already noticed Sano.

Ai Haibara turned around and saw Sano, revealing a very complicated expression.

To be precise, it was a polarized expression.

There was a sense of relief at seeing a savior, but also a sense of despair, as if worried about dragging Sano into it... Shuichi Akai, on the other hand, only hesitated.

In theory, Sano could be involved in Shuichi Akai's plan.

But in fact, Sano was unaware of this.

Aside from the feeling that there was already enough and no need to recruit Sano, there was no other reason to join.

The group was still a little worried that this guy might not be willing to follow the plan.

The goal of this operation is "peace talks".

Shuichi Akai didn't intend to catch Amuro Tooru or Vermouth, who were in the car.

Because it's not certain that we can catch them.

On the contrary, it may lead to the failure of the "peace talks," resulting in a loss instead of a gain.

Therefore, the best outcome is for "Sherry" to disappear without a trace.

Everything had been going smoothly until now, because Sano had been quietly staying by himself, but now he's been caught off guard... If he doesn't explain, he'll be in trouble.

That doesn't seem reasonable, does it?