Phantom Thief of Heart!but conan

Chapter 1113 Childhood Dream
Xingchuan Hui's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly relaxed his arms and dropped his hands as if giving up.

"I know. Her appearance reminded you of something you don't want to recall. Don't be nervous, don't be nervous..." Miyano Akemi smiled and took his arm. "You've been busy for so long this time. Go and rest early."

Tang Ze can move so freely in various occasions, and Xingchuan Teru's ability has played a huge role.

So even though it seems that only Tang Ze is active on the front stage, Hoshikawa Teru is not idle at all during this period.

Including the part about bringing Curacao back.

"I just..." Xingchuan Hui pursed his lips, not knowing how to describe his feelings. After thinking for a long time, he could only shake his head.

Miyano Akemi patted his arm, which was still not completely relaxed, and considerately did not ask any more questions.

She could probably understand Xingchuan Teru's feelings.

Curacao's current situation constantly reminds Teru Hoshikawa of his dark past in the organization.

Although he has actually come out of it and his mentality is gradually changing, Curacao's condition is very special. She happens to be stuck in the moment when she still has some innocence and has not been completely destroyed by the darkness.

The gentler and softer she was, the easier it was for Hoshikawa Teru to feel emotional as he recalled a similar period.

Rather than sadness, it may be more like hatred.

Unable to change the status quo, one can only watch oneself drift step by step towards the abyss, and so those negative emotions may even turn into a painful self-reproach. One hates one's former naiveté, hates the fact that fate is at the mercy of others, and hates the feeling of being powerless.

"It's okay." Miyano Akemi just said softly in a gentle voice, "It's okay, you've already gotten over it. You all have."

"...Mingmei-sister."

Knowing how embarrassed Teru Hoshikawa was at the moment, Miyano Akemi didn't raise her head to look at his expression, but just took his arm and slowly walked downstairs.

"Well, it's okay. Are you hungry? There are still some sandwich ingredients in the kitchen. In fact, from this perspective, Tang Ze's plan is a bit romantic, isn't it?"

"Hmm?" Hoshikawa Teru, whose thoughts had just been brought back to reality by Miyano Akemi's words, snorted in confusion. "What romance?"

"Having a child like Sonya go to an amusement park to regain her memories is like fulfilling a childhood dream. I hope she enjoys this dream when she wakes up."

Thinking of Tang Ze's plan, it felt a bit like hell. Xingchuan Hui was a little choked for a moment: "..."

To understand what will happen next when the organization's attention is drawn to the amusement park, please refer to the past events of Dorobiga Park.

If something is accidentally broken, would that really be fulfilling the child's dream, rather than destroying it?
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When walking out of the house, Haibara Ai instinctively tugged at the black shirt on her arm and looked around.

For her who lives in Dr. Agasa's house, this street is undoubtedly a very safe place.

The organization's forces have been withdrawn due to various reasons, and here is the Phantom Thieves, who are unmatched in terms of security and confidentiality. This is a territory where she can operate safely.

But these two days, she always felt something was strange.

When she was moving around at home, she could always feel some kind of gaze and attention.

She asked Noah several times to confirm that her sister really didn't exaggerate so much as to drag Hoshikawa Teru to check on her secretly. She could only guess doubtfully whether Miyano Akemi had started using her high-powered telescope again, and then tried to ignore this feeling.

She has been separated from her sister for many years, and now she is using the body of a child. It is understandable that her sister would be worried about her.

Just to make my sister feel at ease...

Haibara Ai tried hard to convince herself, but she also found that she could feel some people observing her on the way to and from school.

It is not surprising that this happened to Haibara Ai. Even as a child, Miyano Shiho, a mixed-race girl with a beautiful and cute appearance, has been accustomed to a certain degree of attention since she was a child.

But this kind of observation seems different from pure gazing.

It exists vaguely, but when I try to capture it, the feeling disappears again.

It was as if there was some deliberate observer who was observing her daily life without leaving a trace. She, who had always been sensitive in this aspect, felt her hair stand on end. She rarely talked to Conan about topics that would reveal her age in public.

After confirming again, Haibara Ai tiptoed, pulled the lock of the outer door of the doctor's house, closed the fence gate, and then walked towards Dr. Agasa who was waiting at the corner of the street.

"Ai, why are you so slow? Is there something left unturned at home?"

"You forgot to close the lab door again, Doctor. Seriously, you clearly know that there are a lot of dangerous materials in the lab..."

"Uh, it's just some chemicals or something, no one went in... Okay, okay, I'll be more careful next time, don't be like this, Ai..."

Haibara Ai shook her head and followed Dr. Agasa, who was also wearing a black jacket, like a parent-child outfit, and slowly walked out of the 2-chome intersection.

It wasn't until she was about to turn the corner that she turned back and looked at the intersection again.

A few people who looked like students happened to cross the street and walk along the sidewalk towards 2-chome.

Among a group of young students, there was a particularly tall man who made her take a second look.

With pink hair, glasses, and a typical college student outfit of a sweater, shirt, and scarf, there was nothing out of the ordinary about him walking among this group of people in their teens and twenties. The most eye-catching thing about him was his height, which was a head taller than the people next to him.

185... 190? Can college students nowadays grow that tall?
After just a quick glance, Haibara Ai turned around and continued to follow the doctor.

But in a corner of her heart, she couldn't help but think briefly for a few seconds.

Behind 2-chome Street, there are almost all residential areas.

With so many students, are there any student apartments nearby?

"So, that host named Mizunashi Reina is from the CIA?" Looking at Conan who was walking and playing football, Huihara Ai raised an eyebrow, "You've been having a very fulfilling life these few days since you took leave."

"I guess so." Conan laughed and raised the football over his head again, answering casually, "It's all thanks to her willingness to return to the organization and lurk. It's a dangerous job."

It's extremely dangerous, the kind where you could lose your life if you're not careful.

Even after several rehearsals, Conan breathed a huge sigh of relief when everything finally went according to plan. After several rounds of planning and special training, Rena Mizunashi and Shuichi Akai both felt that it was a bit too much for Conan to act out the grief of losing a friend, so Conan's role was reduced to faking illness.

Thanks to the cooperation of the FBI, all the skills that Rena Mizunashi had no chance to use were finally used by Conan.

First he pretended to drown, then he pretended to be unconscious, and then he pretended to be dead in bed for two days. When Conan pretended to wake up, the FBI had already gone through the whole process of emotional changes.

At this time, he showed some confusion and subtle fear, and the FBI, who had no knowledge of his true identity, were basically fooled by him.

It's just a child, even a smart one. It's understandable that he would lose consciousness or even have unclear memories due to the stimulation when faced with extremely dangerous scenes such as gunfights, explosions, car accidents, etc.

Except for Judy, who was more familiar with his identity and observed him for a while with a subtle and meaningful look before saying nothing more, the other FBI agents basically let the matter go.

"In this way, we have an effective breakthrough. Although it may be very difficult to follow the clues to find the person behind the organization, it is better than being in the dark, right?" Conan said with a relaxed tone after swallowing these contents.

Haibara Ai looked at him with caring eyes for a while before shaking her head.

It's not that there's anything wrong with this idea, but if Tang Ze's plan succeeds at every step, by the time Kudo finally figures out the organization's situation after all his hard work, Tang Ze will have almost finished organizing it...

"Don't be so relaxed, Kudo." Then Haibara Ai said half-suggestively, "The organization cannot be underestimated, especially some of the people in it. You can't expect others to complete these tasks if you are so lazy."

"I know, I know, don't put all your eggs in one basket. I have other plans. Don't worry, Haibara, I won't fall into such a thing." Thinking that she was implying that Rena Mizunashi was not a very firm ally, Conan gave a thumbs up confidently.

Rena Mizunashi is just a safety valve. He has other allies and is by no means isolated.

It seemed that he didn't realize what he was saying at all. Huiyuan Ai looked at the football that was bounced up and down by him with half-moon eyes: "Do you really know?"

"Hmm?" Conan tilted his head, not understanding what she was asking.

"Forget it, you'll understand eventually. And then, that kid named Hondou Eisuke, has he accepted the witness protection program?" Haibara Ai changed the subject.

If you say any more, Kudo might notice something is going on.

It’s better not to betray Tang Ze before he reveals it himself.

"No." Conan's expression showed no surprise. "The FBI seems to be still trying to convince him, but he seems unwilling to accept it."

Just as Shuichi Akai expected, after Rena Mizunashi returned to the organization, the FBI naturally took the initiative to contact Eisuke Hondou.

This was one of Rena Mizunashi's demands in her negotiations with them, and it was also their bargaining chip now.

The FBI, which has lost Shuichi Akai, now urgently needs to gain a certain degree of initiative and control through some methods. It will take more time to fully trust the unfamiliar informant Rena Mizunashi.

As expected, Hondou Eisuke rejected all of this.

"It's not surprising. I refused at first." Haibara Ai nodded.

"I guess he can't accept being completely transformed into another person." Conan shrugged, also not questioning Hondou Eisuke's choice. "In order to protect the target, basically his nationality, name, life trajectory and resume, his entire life will be tampered with. I'm afraid this is hard for him to accept. Unless it's a matter of urgency, he probably won't accept it."

Unlike those who are facing death threats, he is not so desperate to seek safety and shelter. Hondou Eisuke, who has been searching for his sister for so many years, is fed up with this wandering life.

As long as there is a chance, he will never accept this way of life.

"If he plans to stay in Tokyo, that's actually not bad. He knows something about the organization, so he can be considered a companion in a sense, right?" Conan's attitude was quite optimistic.

"I hope so..." Haibara Ai, who had already watched how Hondou Eisuke received training, pursed her lips.

How should I put it? In theory, she understood that as a patient who had suffered from acute leukemia as a child, Hondou Eisuke's physical fitness could not be forced. But sometimes she felt that the uncoordinated limbs to that extent might also be a unique talent...

Superconductors and insulators both have their meaning, don’t they?

"You two!"

The children walking in front finally couldn't bear it anymore when Conan's football hit the ground again.

Yoshida Ayumi turned around and complained, "We're out here together, so why are you two whispering to each other? There are only five of us, and you're still trying to form a clique?"

"What are you two secretly chatting about? Are you saying bad things about us?" Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko crossed his arms and said disapprovingly, "Could it be that you've already finished your homework for the long break?"

"Huh? Traitor!"

"Alright, alright, you guys..." Dr. Agasa laughed and came up to smooth things over, "You should go eat early. A full meal will give you the energy to play in the amusement park all day..."

As soon as the food they were about to eat was mentioned, the children's attention was immediately diverted.

"Do you have eel rice?"

"Where's the ice cream, ice cream?"

“There’s also a lot of seafood…”

"This buffet is said to be delicious." Dr. Agasa patted their shoulders with a smile. "But, you still need to be moderate and don't overeat and get sick. And don't eat too much ice cream, or you might catch a cold."

"it is good!"

"...Why is the doctor suddenly so generous?" Looking at the sign of the New Rice Flower Hotel in front of him, Conan touched his chin, "I thought he had won some free meal coupons or some event."

When I asked, I found out that it was actually the doctor who treated us today. This was really unexpected.

"...Because business has been booming recently." Haibara Ai thought of the few people who came to discuss cooperation these days, pursed her lips, and swallowed the smile that was about to be revealed.

After selling some special materials and products, the doctor has indeed made a lot of money recently.

How should I put it? If Conan's example had not fully demonstrated the miraculous effects of the doctor's magical little inventions in special fields, there might not have been an opportunity for Tang Ze to introduce certain people to the doctor to buy his products.

From this perspective, it's only natural that Conan, who successfully promoted the doctor's products, should be treated to a meal by the doctor...

(End of this chapter)