Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

"..." Fuyutsuki Kōzō glanced at Shinji Ikari's palm, then sighed deeply. This was another reasonable explanation. Such powerful techniques were obviously the secrets of every lineage. No one would casually tell others the true secrets of their own skills. "I understand. May I ask Shinji-kun the name of your school?" A school that could produce a master like Shinji Ikari was definitely worth paying attention to.

"Style! Invincible East!" Shinji Ikari quickly struck a one-legged pose!

“…Pfft!” Misato Katsuragi, standing to the side, covered her mouth and laughed. In her opinion, Shinji Ikari’s look was really silly. Then she quickly apologized, “Excuse me.” Ritsuko Akagi rolled her eyes at Misato Katsuragi. This was clearly a martial arts stance from across the sea, and it looked very mysterious.

“I’ve never heard of such a school of thought before…” Ibuki Maya quickly entered the term Shinji Ikari had mentioned into their database for a search, but the result was obvious: nothing was found.

“I’m not kidding, but based on the intelligence gathered by NERV’s intelligence department, you’ve never even heard of any sect that’s even slightly secret.” Shinji Ikari shrugged. “It’s normal that you haven’t heard of my sect, after all, my sect is a single-lineage sect.”

"But... I heard you've used the Spirit Light Crack Fist, a very famous martial art." Fuyutsuki Kozo looked at Shinji Ikari with a slight smile. After Shinji joined NERV, the entire Intelligence Department became a laughing stock. Anything related to the Intelligence Department was exaggerated, and there were many sarcastic remarks. So the Intelligence Department naturally started investigating and actually found some shocking information.

“I don’t know anything about the Spirit Light Rift Kick.” Shinji Ikari denied Fuyutsuki Kōzō’s question without hesitation. “It was just taught to me by an older brother from the neighborhood. He didn’t say anything about this sect before he disappeared. I visited his grave, and I think Misato-nee can vouch for me.”

"...You really did go and scan it."

Chapter 62 Meeting

"To find a restaurant that's still open in a city that just experienced a battle, that's really something..." Gojo Satoru was saying when he suddenly paused. It was nothing, the McDonald's manager came out to hand out flyers. "No wonder you and Shinji agreed to eat at a restaurant like this. It's so interesting."

"Welcome! Ms. Izumo! Would you like to eat? This season's special curry Hawaiian burger also includes a collaboration with the Eternal Emperor!" Sadao Maou said very politely, handing out flyers to the two of them.

"It seems there really is no other choice!" Gojo Satoru took it, looked around, and saw that the entire commercial street was now crushed by a giant footprint. No doubt, it was Unit-01 who did it. Only the McDonald's building remained intact, which seemed very deliberate. "The Eternal Emperor will be coming soon too!"

"Huh?" This time, Sadao Maou was also shocked. He probably knew who the actor who played the Eternal Emperor was, but he didn't know who the actor who played the Eternal Emperor's stand-in was. Or rather, the image of the Eternal Emperor that the audience remembered most was the one who beat the entire protagonist team by himself in the very end, and the one who was inspired by the heroine and fought the protagonist in the collapsing building in the end. That crazy, almost invincible image.

It is said that after the movie ended, the Eternal Emperor became the most memorable and powerful villain in the history of Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) films.

"You mean the Eternal Emperor?! He's coming later?" Maou Sadao looked puzzled, stroking his chin. Today was the first day of their collaboration burger's sale, and it wasn't strange at all that McDonald's headquarters was doing some joint promotions; in fact, it was quite normal. But this wasn't Second Tokyo or New Tokyo City. The headquarters had hesitated for quite a while before setting up a McDonald's store here, so it was impossible for them to send such a dedicated actor.

"Look, here it is!" Izumo no Okuni said with a smile. Maou Sadao followed her gaze and looked over, his face showing obvious doubt. Wasn't this Shinji-san, who had brought him a huge order from NERV and made his store the top-performing McDonald's in the region this month? He was related to the Eternal Emperor.

"Yo! Your Majesty the Eternal Emperor!" Gojo Satoru promptly began teasing Shinji Ikari. Initially, Shinji had wanted to recruit him to act in the film, but he wasn't short of money. Although he found the idea interesting, he wasn't particularly interested in it personally. So, he had actually gone to the cinema with an XXXL-sized popcorn bucket to watch Shinji's movie. It was truly as expected of Shinji Ikari; his fighting performance was exhilarating. Only a plot-driven kill could defeat such a powerful figure.

"Huh?" Sadao Maou's face showed a clear look of surprise. Shinji-san is the Eternal Emperor? Impossible, he clearly remembered that the actor who played the Eternal Emperor wasn't...

"I'm just a suit stand-in." Shinji Ikari shook his head with a smile. Gojo Satoru, while reliable, is truly a capricious guy. Of course, he also possesses enough strength to support his capriciousness!

"Oh! I see. Anyway, you're welcome to come." Maou Sadao nodded. There weren't many customers at McDonald's today. NERV had just called, hoping that his McDonald's could provide more food for them.

"Why are you taking so long?" Izumo no Okuni found a seat at the very back and sat down, while the richest of them all, Gojo Satoru, went to order.

"Where's Gin Dojima?!" Shinji Ikari asked with a puzzled expression. According to his notification, Totsuki should have been the largest group among those who came, so why was he nowhere to be seen?

"They rushed to escort the Apostle blood they just obtained back to Totsuki Academy. They asked me to thank you and whether your merit points should still be counted on your girlfriend!" Izumo no Okuni said, resting his chin on his hand with a speechless look in his eyes. Thinking of Dojima Gin, who had just been carrying large and small bottles and was about to rush back in a state of ecstasy, he felt a sense of helplessness. Although he had also helped him get a water bottle, at least he had some conscience.

"Alright, let him be!" Shinji Ikari shrugged. This was typical of the Totsuki Cultists—a bunch of guys who built terrifying physiques through sheer eating. Dojima Gin was one of the best among them, a monstrous chef with a muscular build who could wrestle with large monsters. Shinji pulled out a chair and sat down at the table. "Manager!"

"Hi?" Sadao Maou walked up to Shinji Ikari with a smile. "Is there anything you'd like to eat? I can order for you."

"...Don't you have anything you'd like to talk about?" Shinji Ikari asked with a curious look.

"I'm just a McDonald's manager. Oh, by the way, although the store is insured, could you please stay as far away from the store as possible next time?" Maou Sadao was naturally referring to Shinji Ikari's battle with the Angels while piloting Unit-01. "Also, well done. It seems you have a deep understanding of techniques. However... I don't want to get involved in your troubles right now."

"Perhaps we can help you with your troubles?" Shinji Ikari tilted his head and tapped the Eternal Emperor's display board. "Two copies, thank you!" He then handed over a few copies of Fukuzawa Yukichi's.

"You're welcome." Sadao Maou smiled and nodded before going to the counter to take their order. He was indeed as he said, not particularly interested in Shinji Ikari's troubles, nor did he have any intention of helping. However, if Shinji Ikari and his friends had been dining at his shop at the time, he wouldn't mind helping them out, but that was all.

"So he's the one who protected this store?" Gojo Satoru looked at Shinji Ikari, seemingly surprised that such a powerful figure was working at McDonald's. Normally, it should be the McDonald's president kneeling down to offer him a sacrifice.

"I don't know. I didn't notice anything special about the environment during the fight." Shinji Ikari shook his head. "By the way, did you observe anything useful this time?" Shinji Ikari invited them here. Izumo no Okuni represented the Bureau of Onmyō, Gojō Satoru represented the sorcerers, and Dojima Gin represented the Nakiri Group. The three of them together should be able to represent the general perception of EVA in the Japanese underworld.

Because he had only been with NERV for a short time and his actions as the pilot of Unit-01 were extremely difficult, Shinji Ikari could only gather information by subtly making those truly powerful individuals aware of something amiss with EVA. This way, when he needed help, he could receive external support.

Judging from the fact that Gin Dojima went straight back, it is very likely that they did not find any valuable information about Unit-01, otherwise they would have stayed to exchange information.

"A very interesting creation. The high temperature displayed on its palm is not your Explosive Finger." Taking a sip of the cola that Sadao Maou handed him, and looking at this strange guy who was obviously too strong but was willing to work at McDonald's, Gojo Satoru replied with a smile, "It has deeply simulated your fighting techniques... That's very interesting."

"The waters of EVA are deeper than I imagined." Shinji Ikari trusted Gojo Satoru's judgment completely. He had seen him use the techniques of the Master Asia style and had a very deep understanding of Shinji's ki, which left Shinji himself stunned. What's more, he has kept his promise to Shinji to this day and has never revealed a word of it to anyone.

"So you've been inside for so many days now, are you still the same as before? Do you think there's something wrong with NERV?" Izumo no Okuni tilted his head and looked at Shinji Ikari. When Shinji Ikari received the notice to prepare to go to NERV, Izumo no Okuni was right next to him and had even teased him at the time, saying, "Shinji Ikari, you're actually the son of a big shot."

For a unit like NERV, which could request the mobilization of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and even directly construct a fortress-type city, Neo-Tokyo 3, to fight against the then almost unknown creatures, Angels, Gendo Ikari, as the commander-in-chief, wielded terrifying power.

Compared to the behemoth that is NERV, the Onmyo-ryo is like an innocent and harmless little rabbit compared to a monster that brazenly bares its claws.

“Yes, that indescribable feeling, not to mention anything else, the city beneath our feet… is the biggest problem in itself.” Shinji Ikari pointed to his feet and sighed. He had been thinking about it on his way home with Rei Ayanami. In that damned room of the Final Dogma, in the movie version, beneath the surface of the liquid was an endless sea of ​​skulls. You say this isn’t a cult? Who would believe it? It’s not like the Emperor is on top of the world, where skulls are a symbol of purity.

“Indeed!” Gojo Satoru stuffed a fries into his mouth. “We curse masters would love to establish our own research institutions in secluded places, but here we are, a city, and such a bustling one at that, what a damn fortress city…”

If the purpose is simply to fight off the so-called apostles, then the real fortress should not have any extra people besides the so-called combatants. Otherwise, once a battle begins, arranging for civilians to take emergency evacuation every time would take up a lot of energy, which is unreasonable.

Even if there are so-called underground research institutes dedicated to studying the Angels, have you ever seen such a deadly research institute built in a densely populated area?! Even the Japan Self-Defense Force knows to find an uninhabited island to conduct those shady secret research activities. Aside from those cult lunatics, who would set up a large research institute in a city to avoid conflict with other organizations?! What's the point?

"So you've only discovered a bunch of mysteries?" Izumo no Okuni rested his chin on his hand, looking at Shinji Ikari with interest.

"Yes, many, and more and more mysteries."

"Let's have a good time playing this guessing game. We'll go back and tidy up, and then meet up again later."

"it is good!"

Chapter 63 Brothers and Sisters

"Shinji-san! You're back!" Shinji Ikari, who had been granted leave, returned to his house, a small house in a corner of Tokyo-3. This house had not been damaged at all during the battle. When he returned, Ryuji Danma and Nagase Nagase had already returned home.

"Hey! Ryuji, how are you? Didn't run into any trouble?" Shinji Ikari smiled very naturally. Seeing that the two of them were alright was really good, after all, Ryuji Danma had provided a lot of help when Shinji was secretly going out to work.

"It's alright. The shelter has complete facilities and the location is fairly close. It's just that I think I might need to change the location of the shop I chose before. The original optimal solution and the alternative may need to be reversed." Danma Ryuji smiled, a cigarette dangling from his mouth. He had already started negotiating the shop with his employer, but it seems that the price will need to be renegotiated. After all, the claim that Third New Tokyo City is a fortress city is for real.

“I think these few days might be the best time for you to make a move. Some people might even sell their houses directly,” Shinji Ikari said with a smile. It’s human nature to seek profit and avoid harm. These people are almost a given. Before the Angels attacked, Tokyo 3 had a good business atmosphere and vitality because it had a large number of young people, so house prices and rental prices were relatively high.

"Oh! That's right!" Shinji Ikari's words made Ryuji Danma's eyes light up. That was indeed the case. If things continued as they were, Tokyo-3 might become a battlefield, and then it would no longer be a hot investment destination. After all, no matter what insurance company it was, they would definitely not compensate in this situation!

After all, insurance companies don't even cover battles between humans, so why would you expect them to compensate for damages caused between the human NERV organization and non-human Angels? Take a look at the exclusions in commercial insurance policies.

"So ask about the purchase price. Now might be a good time. If you don't have enough money, you know what happens." Shinji Ikari shrugged. He had already sold the house he bought before, so he still had some money on hand. Therefore, if Ryuji Danma was short of money, he wouldn't mind helping him.

“That won’t do! Shinji Ikari, you have to keep your money safe. There will be so many expenses after you get married. We all know you earn more when you exorcise spirits, but you still need to save some.” Nagase Nagisa, who was drying bed sheets on the third floor, had obviously heard their conversation. She flatly opposed Shinji Ikari’s idea of ​​lending them money. “Anyway, it doesn’t matter how much you borrow from NERV, just let Ryuji pay it back slowly.”

"..." Shinji Ikari looked at Ryuji Danma, shrugged, and spread his hands. Nagisa-nee said you can take responsibility, so I don't have any good ideas!

"No problem! You brat! It seems like you're still safe after fighting this alien?" Ryuji Danma hooked his arm around Shinji Ikari's neck. They looked like two good buddies whispering to each other, but in fact, Ryuji quickly asked about Shinji's situation. Clearly, he was still concerned about not being able to help in this regard.

"I killed it easily!" Shinji Ikari said with a smile. Although the combat power displayed by Unit-01 shocked Shinji himself to some extent, to be fair, the stronger Unit-01 was, the better position it might be for him in the future. After all, its enemies included NERV's superior unit SEELE, as well as Shinji's father. Want to rely on human repair to see his mother? You wish.

“But I see that the damage to the west is quite severe.” Danma Ryuji released Shinji Ikari and patted him on the shoulder. Shinji knew his limits and was very certain of this.

“There’s no way around it. In this city, you really have to face this kind of risk.” Shinji Ikari smiled wryly. “The battle between an 80-meter-tall mech and a monster of similar height is earth-shattering, even the slightest commotion.”

“Hoo…” Danma Ryuji silently exhaled a puff of smoke and shook his head. “Let’s go. Your sister Nagisa has been busy cooking since she came back today. I heard that your sister is also helping out.”

"Rei Ayanami?" Shinji Ikari was also taken aback, then followed Ryuji Danma upstairs with some disbelief.

As soon as I stepped upstairs, I was greeted by a rich aroma. A clay pot of stewing meat was bubbling away, and Nagase Nagisa was quickly setting out plates on the table.

"Wow!" Shinji Ikari exclaimed in shock, because the person standing in front of the pot, stirring the soup, was none other than Rei Ayanami, wearing an apron over her school uniform. This sight...

"How is it? Doesn't it smell delicious? Before Ryoko left, I spent ages asking her for cooking tips!" Nagase Nagisa proudly showed off her culinary skills, having thoroughly studied them. "Of course, Rei also helped a lot!" Nagase Nagisa hugged Rei Ayanami, her face beaming with pride.

"I wasn't much of a help," Rei Ayanami said calmly, blinking. She seemed somewhat moved by her current life.

"No, no, you've helped so much!" Nagase Nagisa had just asked Rei Ayanami to watch the pot, stir it, and pour some broth over the meat while she went upstairs to air out the blankets. When she came back after finishing her chores, she saw Rei Ayanami diligently stirring the soup she was making, which made her very happy. The soup looked like it was going very well.

"Is it really a wonderful thing to have someone at home prepare hot meals?" Shinji Ikari said with a happy expression.

“Happiness…” Rei Ayanami was pressed down to sit by Nagase Nagase, and the steam rising from the casserole dish made her vision blurry.

"Come on! Shinji told me you don't eat meat, so this is specially prepared for you as stir-fried vegetables! Eat! Eat!" After taking Rei Ayanami over, Shinji Ikari mentioned to Nagase Nagase that Rei Ayanami's only habit was that she didn't eat meat.

Then, over the next few nights, he basically taught Rei Ayanami everything step by step. Although Nagase Nagisa might not have been as good at many things as Shinji Ikari, communication between women is much easier.

"Phew...it tastes really good! With the skill in making this soup, Nagisa-nee, you should open a restaurant. Your business might even be better than Ryuji's repair shop." Shinji Ikari complimented his sister with a grin.

"..." Rei Ayanami tilted her head and glanced at the soup pot, seemingly a little curious. She used to live alone, and even when she ate, NERV would deliver simple meals. But now, she was living with someone else and eating with them. Rei Ayanami didn't dislike this kind of life; in fact, she found it slightly nice.

Then Nagase immediately scooped a spoonful of soup for Rei Ayanami. "Try it. Although it's meat soup, girls your age need to eat nutritious food, otherwise they won't develop properly! Girls who are too thin are prone to illness." Nagase teased Rei Ayanami with a smile.

“…Okay.” Rei Ayanami hesitated for a moment, glanced at the soup bowl in front of her, gave a faint reply, picked up the spoon, and put a spoonful into her mouth.

"When Nagase-neechan said 'perfect figure,' did she mean smashing Ryuji's dog's head with a stick?" Shinji Ikari teased Nagase.

"Kura! You little brat, do you want to die?!" Nagase Nagisa decisively pulled his long hair back, tied it up, narrowed his eyes, and revealed a fierce expression. He even had a bit of the fierce look of the former berserk angel executive Yasha. He said to Shinji Ikari with a vicious tongue-twisting gesture, which is commonly used by yakuza.

Danma Ryuji, standing to the side, was stunned, looking completely incredulous. How badly Nagase Nagisa had tormented him and Onizuka Eikichi back then? Was this another relapse of his illness?

"Hahaha..." Shinji Ikari suddenly laughed. He wasn't scared, but it seemed that Ryuji Danma was quite frightened. This was really too funny.

"What... I wanted to scare Shinji a little. What's with that expression? Don't worry, there's no stick in the house." Nagase Nagisa let down his hair, his expression softened, and he shook his hand with a smile.

“…Delicious.” Rei Ayanami murmured. The warm broth, although it didn’t contain any drugs like Ryoko Sakaki’s cooking skills… well, it still used soy sauce brewed by Ryoko Sakaki, so Rei Ayanami praised it from the bottom of her heart.

“Right!” Nagase Nagisa was very happy. It was indeed a good thing to have a capable younger sister-in-law. He would learn more dishes from her later. “Then drink more!” Nagase Nagisa ladled more soup for Rei Ayanami, and Rei Ayanami nodded slightly.

“By the way, I have an idea,” Shinji Ikari said softly. “We don’t need the hanging pot in the woodshed downstairs. Brother Ryuji, could you help us fix it up together? You guys can stay on the second floor, Rei Ayanami on the third floor, and I’ll stay on the first floor.”

“…This isn’t quite right.” Ryuji Danma looked at Shinji Ikari, somewhat embarrassed. This whole thing made it seem like he was the one who kicked Shinji out.

"What's good or bad about it? It will take at least a few months for the shop to be completed. Whether it will be habitable by then is another matter. So it's quite necessary to set up a room."

"Li... what are you laughing at?"

"laugh?"

"Yes, Li, you look really beautiful when you smile!"

Chapter 64 Sonoko Suzuki's Invitation

"Hmm?" Shinji Ikari, sitting at the table, put on his headphones and started doing his homework. Rei Ayanami next to him was watching a TV series with Nagase Nagase in a somewhat blank manner. Shinji Ikari glanced at it. Hmm, it seemed to be the type that Himuro-nee wasn't interested in. During the previous summer vacation, she seemed to prefer workplace dramas. Himuro Kirie, who had even learned to use the barrier rope to hit the remote control to change channels, could choose the TV station herself, or order Shinji Ikari around to change the disc.

The reason he suggested cleaning up the woodshed on the first floor today was not for any other reason than that Shinji Ikari needed some private space to organize and read materials if he wanted to continue carrying out his mission. Some of the content was not suitable for Ryuji Danma and the others to access.

Danma Ryuji was well aware of this. In the past, Danma Ryuji never asked Shinji Ikari what kind of mission he had been on. He would just help Shinji fix his motorcycle when he came back, and then the two of them would have some barbecue together, listening to Shinji complain about the two crazy women on the Tokyo Bay Expressway who were so persistent in trying to catch him.

Normally, Ryuji Danma and Shinji Ikari don't have much contact. When they pass each other, they don't even nod and keep their distance. It's better for everyone. But after moving here, Ryuji started to get involved in Shinji's life and basically took care of him. Shinji felt like he had an older brother who was a few years older than him. As an only child for several generations, Shinji felt quite novel about it.

However, for Shinji Ikari, a top student, this amount of homework was far from enough. Shinji finished all the papers in no time. Of course, he added this homework to himself, as he was seriously planning to experience the University of Tokyo.

"Buzz?!" Shinji Ikari's cell phone suddenly rang. Shinji turned his head slightly and glanced at the caller ID. The caller ID showed the name: Sonoko Suzuki.

"What's with this young lady calling me?" Shinji Ikari felt somewhat puzzled.

"Oh! It went through! It went through!" came a cheerful girl's voice from the other end. "I told you I wasn't lying!"

"But the other end didn't say anything..." came another female voice from the phone.

"Sonoko?" Shinji Ikari's attitude towards friends is to avoid embarrassing them, especially those who have given him so much convenience. Well... bad friends don't count as people, and those like Izumo no Okuni who are always plotting against him don't count either.

"Yes, yes!" Sonoko Suzuki responded loudly immediately. "Shinji-kun, it's been a long time since I've greeted you!"

"You're too kind. I've been incredibly busy lately." Shinji Ikari shrugged, stood up, and walked downstairs. Sonoko Suzuki usually called to show off, like she knew a celebrity. To be fair, Shinji felt Sonoko probably didn't need that kind of attention, but if she wanted to brag, he'd play along. "Is there something you need?"

"Oh! Is that so? I heard you're going to the Shikoku branch?" Sonoko Suzuki asked quickly.

“Yes.” Shinji Ikari said with a smile. He wasn’t surprised at all that Sonoko Suzuki knew. After all, information about Shinji Ikari wasn’t a secret to them. Moreover, the hotel in Shikoku had personally called to invite him. It would be easy for Sonoko Suzuki to find out.

"Oh! It's like this, I was originally planning to go to Shikoku for a trip too. If it's possible, could we go together?" Sonoko Suzuki's question was very simple. Although there had been some issues with their previous trips together, she felt very safe with Shinji Ikari, so this time, she planned to invite him along again.

"How long will it take?" Shinji Ikari had originally planned to fly to the Suzuki Hotel in Shikoku, but if it was Sonoko Suzuki's invitation, it would probably be either a private jet or a luxury yacht. Shinji couldn't think of any reason to refuse such a free meal and drinks trip.

"One day on the ship, three days in the hotel, and then we'll fly back," Sonoko Suzuki said happily. "If you agree, then we'll depart on Saturday? I'll let you know before we leave!"

"Can I ask if that four-eyed brat from last time is coming?" Suzuki Sonoko usually brings her best friend with her when she goes out, so... there's a high chance he'll come! What will happen when a certain death god elementary school student and this unlucky guy like me get together?

They went out together three times: a villa in the snow-capped mountains, a ski resort, and a seaside amusement park. The result was that each time, the other party planned to exclude him, who had a somewhat famous but submissive face, in order to create chaos, arouse suspicion, and then fail miserably each time.

It wasn't that Shinji Ikari felt mentally damaged, but he just wished these guys could come up with something new. They were all just trying to create alibis for him at the right time, then attack him. Couldn't they come up with something different? Didn't they know that the true essence of stealth is to kill everyone and no one will find out? So boring!

"You mean Conan? I invited Conan and Ran." Shinji Ikari heard the last thing he wanted to hear, and his eyes immediately turned deadpan. He should just refuse; wherever that brat is, there's no safety or trouble—he's a disaster magnet! But Sonoko Suzuki's next words suddenly piqued Shinji's interest a little: "But I heard! The upperclassman you introduced to cook for your father told us that you've found a girlfriend! As a good friend, can you let me give you my opinion? Also, since we're going by boat, you can invite a few more people; the more the merrier."

If it were just a luxury hotel, Shinji Ikari could easily take Ryoko Sakaki there and enjoy the beach! But if we add a luxury yacht and a private jet for the return trip, it sounds like a really nice trip. Oh well, that brat who likes to act all innocent, I'll just keep my distance from him.

"Okay! Then I'll wait for your call on Saturday." Shinji Ikari agreed very readily. The reason for the conflict between Shinji Ikari and that brat was nothing other than that brat, while conducting his independent investigation, actually went straight to Shinji Ikari's bag. Yes, the small bag where Shinji Ikari kept the Divine Mirror.

After Shinji Ikari stopped him from committing suicide, the brat immediately suspected Shinji's identity as a victim and guided Inspector Megure's investigation. However, to his surprise, Shinji showed the brat his exorcist credentials and asked Inspector Megure to directly ask his superiors for information about him.

As a result, after consulting with his superiors, Inspector Megure received a response that immediately calmed him down. After a brief conversation with Shinji Ikari, Inspector Megure determined that Shinji was not the culprit. After all, if Shinji were the murderer, then everyone here would be dead.

Thus, the feud between Shinji Ikari and a certain elementary school student who is a Shinigami has become quite serious! And every time, Shinji is the victim, which is no longer a matter of whether it is reasonable or not. So this kid has always suspected that there is something wrong with Shinji's identity, and he is very interested in Shinji's bag.

Shinji Ikari, determined not to let his childhood end prematurely, had been constantly trying to stop this brat from causing trouble. But then, as if he'd gotten stuck on a rut, Conan became increasingly interested in what was inside Shinji's package.

"Hey..." Shinji Ikari put down his phone. Maybe he should just give him a good beating this time. Where does this brat get all this fuss over?

Thinking this, Shinji Ikari shook his head and then sent a text message to Ryoko Sakaki, letting her know and asking her to prepare her swimsuit. Since Misato Katsuragi already knew about this, in a sense, Shinji didn't need to go through any special approval process. Besides, it was just a trip to a beach in Shikoku, not a California beach. If anything happened, a plane could bring Shinji back in an hour.

Ryoko Sakaki was somewhat taken aback by Shinji Ikari's sudden attack! She buried her face in the pillow. This shameless guy actually told her to prepare her swimsuit directly, couldn't he at least be a little more subtle?! Although her face was already flushed, Ryoko Sakaki quickly typed a message on her phone. Then, with a mix of shyness and excitement, she rolled around on the bed hugging her pillow. Clearly, this event had greatly excited her. It wasn't just a simple trip to see Shinji Ikari anymore; it was a trip together, a real couple's trip.