Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

Although they were in a superior-subordinate relationship, Takagi Wataru was a peaceful person, and his relationship with the other party was not ordinary, so he could be more casual in his tone and attitude.

Of course, the unusual relationship refers to the fact that he and Wataru Takagi were both juniors under Wataru Date.

Wataru Date and Tooru Amuro were both members of the "Police Academy Five," and he died in a car accident a year later.

Takagi sighed, "The bank was robbed of 1 billion yen before, and now a large number of counterfeit bills have appeared on the market, causing widespread panic among the public. Some unscrupulous media outlets are even speculating whether there is any connection between these events, which puts us under a lot of pressure right now."

"Inspector Megure's idea is for me to start the investigation first, hoping to find the criminal gang that makes counterfeit money as soon as possible."

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He pulled up a chair and said, "You're the only person I have under me right now, so you'd better help me out."

Higashino Ning vaguely remembered that the counterfeit money case seemed to be the incident that happened on the day Haibara Ai first went to school.

Shiho Miyano is still at his house, which has absolutely nothing to do with going to school.

However, it doesn't matter. This case didn't happen because of Ai Haibara's appearance. Higashino Ning could have followed Conan's approach and dealt with the case in a timely manner.

"Hey, why are you spacing out all day?"

Seeing that Higashino Ning didn't speak, Takagi Wataru raised his hand and waved it in front of Higashino Ning's eyes.

Higashino Ning, no longer lost in thought, chuckled softly, "Okay."

But after saying that, he had a new idea. He immediately got up, pulled Takagi Wataru out, and said, "Let's go investigate now."

Takagi Wataru never expected Higashino Ning to suddenly burst out with such enthusiasm, and was pulled along at a jog, his steps were all messed up.

The rest of the people in the office watched the two leave, puzzled and confused.

Only Inspector Megure nodded with satisfaction, "Hmm...he's got real drive. That's how young police officers should be! Looks like I'll have to keep a closer eye on Higashino from now on."

As for what Higashino Ning is thinking...

He just wanted to leave work a little later so he could reasonably bring dinner over and let Shiho Miyano stay at his house.

Look, Ai Haibara was dragged into a case by Conan on her very first day at school. It's true that we should keep little girls away from Conan.

Wait a minute?

Higashino Ning suddenly realized something, turned to Takagi Wataru, and asked, "Didn't you just say that the public is in a state of panic and that unscrupulous media outlets are spreading rumors?"

"It's not propaganda!" Takagi Wataru wiped his sweat. "It's malicious speculation in the newspapers!"

Higashino Ning smiled.

It's good that it's in the newspaper...isn't this a clear "major case"?!

Chapter 6 Takagi Wataru: No, I have to keep an eye on Conan!

The very first storyline they encountered involved a major case, which they were able to solve with a 100% success rate, further fueling Higashino Ning's enthusiasm.

"I wonder what skills I'll get..."

He left the Metropolitan Police Department.

Higashino Ning led Takagi Wataru around the streets.

He didn't know exactly where the group that made the counterfeit money was, even if he said, "I really watched this episode."

"So, where are you planning to take me?"

After walking for quite a while, Takagi Wataru couldn't take it anymore and stopped, refusing to move any further.

Higashino Ning pointed with his chin to the shopping mall not far ahead, "Let's go shopping, I want to buy some clothes."

Takagi Wataru: “Ah?”

He was completely bewildered.

If he remembers correctly, they came out to investigate criminals, right?

How did it suddenly turn into shopping without any warning?

Besides... what are two men doing shopping?

"Even if we're going shopping... we have to come with Officer Sato..."

As Takagi Wataru thought about it, he thought of Sato Miwako, and unconsciously became awkward.

Higashino Ning was speechless, but didn't want to point it out, so he could only start walking, saying, "Hey, can you hurry up and catch up?"

"Oh..." Takagi Wataru immediately jogged to catch up.

He took two steps before he came to his senses. "So, who's the superior between us?"

As they entered the mall, Takagi Wataru looked around and asked, "Where did you get this information from?"

Higashino Ning was stunned. "What intelligence?"

"So there's information that criminals might be using counterfeit money here," Takagi Wataru muttered to himself. "But that makes sense. Since it's large denomination counterfeit money, only a big department store like this can handle it. We might actually be able to catch one or two suspects."

He chuckled and patted Higashino Ning on the shoulder, "Good lad, when did you become so smart?"

Higashino Ning: "......"

Maybe... just now?

Without your imagination, I probably wouldn't even be considered smart.

Higashino Ning admired Takagi Wataru somewhat, but this was indeed not out of character.

Because Takagi Wataru is only a bit naive in front of Conan; when the story revolves around him, he actually possesses considerable intelligence.

But I really just came here to buy a few clothes for my house-raised little girl.

Higashino Ning chuckled twice, taking it as an admission of Takagi Wataru's statement.

Now that the topic had returned to the case, his thoughts inevitably turned to Conan.

He silently asked himself, "System, does solving a case require me to personally find the culprit and arrest him, or is it sufficient as long as I'm in charge of the case when the culprit is arrested?"

[For ordinary cases, the host only needs to have the authority to investigate the case; for major cases, the host must personally find and arrest the perpetrator.]

[After being promoted to police inspector, all cases solved within the jurisdiction, except for particularly serious cases, can be attributed to the original inspector. The higher the rank, the wider the scope of responsibility.]

"Is this so..."

It seems I don't need to follow Conan around all the time. When I encounter ordinary cases, as long as he's on the dispatch list, I can just follow Conan and pick up the credits.

However, he can no longer sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor; even a minor patrol has to run errands whenever a case arises.

Things will be easier once you reach a higher position; the higher you sit, the easier it becomes.

Unfortunately... he still can't figure out how to get promoted; the position of police inspector remains an insurmountable mountain.

Higashino Ning put aside his thoughts and began to focus on shopping.

Takagi Wataru always thought he was trying to avoid being noticed by the criminals, until he reached for a children's underwear vest with a cute bear pattern.

"Wait!" Takagi Wataru said nervously in a low voice. The strange looks from all around him made him feel stressed, and his face was almost red. "No, we're just browsing, why did you actually buy something?"

Oblivious to everyone else, Higashino Ning earnestly examined the fabric of the vest to see if it was good enough, "because I really need it."

what?

Takagi Wataru, the shop assistants, and passersby all had questions in their minds.

Normally, there's nothing wrong with an adult buying underwear for a little girl; people would even think he's a reliable father.

However, Takagi Wataru's behavior, coupled with Higashino Ning's own age, made him seem unlike someone who already had a daughter.

Therefore, everyone's thoughts naturally and uncontrollably veered off course, and strayed very far away all at once.

Higashino Ning raised his hand to signal the shop assistant, "Could you please wrap these up for me?"

He pointed to the bra and vest, then picked up three pairs of underwear and tugged at them. "These too, and please wrap up all the T-shirts as well."

The shop assistant was immediately put in a difficult position.

My mind was racing with panic. "Please, this looks more like you were trying to buy underwear, and then randomly picked out a few matching clothes to make yourself look more normal!"

The two grown men were quite different. One seemed completely unfazed, as if he were used to such situations, while the other appeared to be doing it for the first time, filled with worry and fear, and even huddled behind his partner like a little girl.

Eek~~~

However, these were all brand new clothes, and the shop assistant treated it as a regular transaction, starting to help Higashino Ning pack things.

There's no reason not to make money when you can.

However, what seemed increasingly strange to the shop assistants was perfectly normal to Higashino Ning himself.

If you see something you like, just buy it and leave quickly. What's wrong with that?

I really don't understand...

Higashino Ning nudged Takagi Wataru's chin with her shoulder. "Are you sticking so close to me because you're afraid I'll run away?"

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Takagi Wataru was still covered in sweat. He knew very well that Higashino Ning had no need for these things!

Thinking that his good friend might have picked up some strange hobby, he coughed twice, "Um...you said you needed to use it, what specific aspect are you referring to?"

Higashino Ning's expression was almost contorted with embarrassment. "Of course it's for people to wear, what else can it be used for?"

Takagi Wataru seemed to have grasped the key point, his gaze intense, "Who is it for?"

Higashino Ning felt like he'd been ripped off. "Can't I at least dress the little boy in it?!"

Just then, the shop assistant finished packing the items, and he quickly took them, paid the bill, and left Takagi Wataru behind.

Don't hang out with idiots, or you'll become an idiot yourself!

Takagi Wataru was dumbfounded: "They...they've already skipped the little girl stage...? And they're even dressing boys in girls' clothes..."

My goodness, even in the world of explosions, this is absolutely explosive.

So who is the target?

He had already thought of Ayumi, after all, Ayumi is a very cute little girl.

But now the target scope has expanded.