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

The bright green scallions were chopped quickly.

To avoid putting pressure on Higashino Ning, Ai Haibara chose to wait outside.

She was prepared; no matter how bad the food was, she was determined to eat at least a few more bites today.

For no other reason than to encourage the enthusiasm of those idiot cops.

A dozen minutes later, the steaming hot noodles were served.

Ai Haibara twitched her nostrils as she sniffed, her eyes filled with surprise.

This actually smells pretty good!

And it looks fine, the color is quite nice.

Let's try it then.

The little girl whispered, "I'm starting," picked up her children's chopsticks, put the noodles into her mouth, and her eyes widened instantly.

While it can't be described as exceptionally delicious, it far exceeded my expectations!

She hurriedly put down her chopsticks and looked at the wooden idiot in front of her who was slowly eating noodles. "You can actually cook?"

Higashino Ning tilted his head in confusion, "When did I explicitly say I couldn't?"

you...!

Ai Haibara thought about it carefully and realized that Higashino Ning didn't actually say anything like "can't cook." It was all just her own imagination based on some of his behavior and the facts!

Okay, okay, you're so good at hiding things, aren't you?

From now on, you'll be in charge of cooking dinner!

But the thought only flashed through my mind for a moment.

Ai Haibara quickly withdrew it.

She couldn't bear to let Higashino Ning, who had been busy all day, cook for her.

And is she really going to be a spoiled brat in this family, freeloading and enjoying all the love and attention?

The noodles were very hot, and Ai Haibara ate them in very small bites, but the amount in her bowl didn't seem to decrease at all over time.

Higashino Ning decided to find an opportunity to buy some thin noodles to make for the little girl, so that she could see the magical food from China—noodles that can reproduce on their own.

After breakfast, Higashino Ning went to work as usual.

Logically, there should be a second half of the theatrical version today, but it's unclear whether the story will continue.

But none of this concerns him now, so he doesn't need to worry about it at all. He might as well hurry up and finish the case he didn't complete yesterday.

"Higashino-kun, I heard you were in superb form yesterday and captured Shi Kaobing all by yourself?"

Just as I was arranging today's schedule, Sato Miwako, who hadn't been on duty yesterday because she was on leave, came over.

Judging from their condition, they must have had a good rest at home yesterday.

Higashino Ning nodded. "It wasn't exactly heroic, it just so happened that the other side wasn't carrying a gun, which gave me the opportunity for close-quarters combat."

Sato Miwako placed the coffee she was holding on the table, her eyes teasing, "But who put these band-aids on your face? They don't look like they were put on by a boy."

Who else could it be but Ai Haibara?

Higashino Ning couldn't help but recall the scene just before he left.

He sat on the sofa, and Ai Haibara stood in front of him carefully applying a band-aid to his wound.

The little girl's serious and focused expression at that moment was truly... well... heartwarming.

In verbal exchanges, Higashino Ning believes he is rarely at a disadvantage, but when faced with a situation where emotions are expressed through intention, actions, and facial expressions, he is 100% defeated.

"Why are you suddenly spacing out?" Sato Miwako waved her hand in front of his eyes.

Higashino Ning chuckled and shook her head, subconsciously touching the bandage on her face. "Ai helped me with that this morning."

"Oh, I see..." Sato Miwako said, sounding quite disappointed. "I thought you'd found a girlfriend."

Well... how should I put it... it's also possible that it has already been found.

Higashino Ning didn't want to say anything more about it, just then Takagi Wataru and Chiba Kazuya walked over together.

After exchanging greetings, Takagi Wataru inquired, "Higashino, haven't you found any suspicious points in that case that could overturn the facts?"

Higashino Ning waved his index finger from side to side. "Although we haven't found the key evidence to overturn the other person's case yet, it's enough to avoid closing the case hastily."

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As he spoke, he handed his investigation manual to Takagi Wataru, saying, "I've recorded all the suspicious points here. Let's start the reinvestigation."

As Inspector Megure began his morning address, the conversation among Higashino and the others temporarily ceased.

The officer in the hat, who had just finished his performance review the day before yesterday, was praised, but he still felt very uncomfortable.

Who wants cases to keep happening in their jurisdiction?

To Megure Juzo, such praise as having the "highest case-solving rate" and "most cases solved" was practically an insult, indirectly demonstrating his ineffective oversight of his jurisdiction.

What he wanted was for no serious crimes to occur.

So Inspector Megure started putting pressure on the detectives of the First Investigation Division, hoping to reduce the number of cases in the new quarter.

...

It's obvious that Inspector Megure's pursuit is impossible.

Higashino Ning took it as a laugh.

After the other person finished speaking, he saw that it was already past nine o'clock, so he simply made a quick getaway.

Today, he is determined to find evidence to bring the arrogant real culprit, Kitagawa Kaede, to justice!

However, God did not fulfill his wish.

Higashino Ning's determination was shattered the moment he reached the bottom of the stairs.

Because President Ke came to see me personally.

Why the hell are you running off to the Metropolitan Police Department instead of looking for the other Egg of Memory?!

So, Conan doesn't want to go?

Hmm... yes and no.

He wanted to go, but because of his reckless behavior on the cruise ship last night, the bumbling detective absolutely refused to take him, and wouldn't even let him get in the car.

Moreover, he had almost completely figured out last night why Kaito Kid stole the Egg of Memories. His real purpose was not to take the treasure away, but to return it to its rightful owner.

Since that's the case, if the conditions don't allow it, then so be it. Anyway, he has more important things to do.

This involves reinvestigating natural deaths!

This case is highly likely to involve the Black Organization!

Chapter 80: Reopening the Investigation, Natural Death Case

As soon as Conan arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department entrance, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart, as if an invisible pair of eyes were watching him.

This feeling only lasted for a moment and quickly disappeared.

"Is it an illusion?"

Conan looked up with a slight "hmm" and met Higashino Ning's gaze.

"Could it be that the feeling I just experienced was brought to me by Officer Higashino?"

Conan hesitated for a moment, but after careful consideration, he realized that he had been overthinking things.

His main target this time was Higashino Ning, and Takagi Wataru was his second choice.

Because that night at the villa, Takagi only talked about the general process of the case, without mentioning the specific location of the crime.

He needs this information to conduct his investigation.

Conan had just composed himself and was about to greet Higashino Ning warmly when another pleasant female voice spoke before he could.

"Officer Higashino, are you going to investigate a case as soon as you start work again?"

Conan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young and beautiful policewoman, who appeared to be in an office job.

Higashino Ning was no stranger to this voice.

Yuki Nagasawa.

Higashino Ning nodded. "Yes, there are still some cases that haven't been solved."

After saying that, he ignored Nagasawa Yuki and looked at Conan, who was slowly approaching. "Conan? What are you doing here?"

Conan smiled sheepishly, "Because Uncle Mori and the others went to find another Memory Egg today, leaving me alone at home, I wanted to come and ask Inspector Higashino some questions."

Actually, he wasn't home alone, and Ran Mouri didn't go either.

But since last night, he felt that Ran Mouri was looking at him strangely, and he felt uncomfortable all over, so he made an excuse to go to Professor Agasa's house and ran away.

"Oh? What an adorable little brother."

At that moment, Yuki Nagasawa's beautiful eyes also turned towards Conan.

Higashino Ning casually introduced, "He is Conan who is temporarily living with Mr. Mori and loves detective games."

He bent down slightly. "Hey, you're not planning to come and help me with some kind of case investigation, are you?"

So you saw through it?

Am I that obvious?

Also, it's not "foster care" but "staying"!

I am a human being, not a pet!

Conan could already guess what Higashino Ning would say next; it would be something like, "Stop fooling around and go home."

But after a moment of silence, Higashino Ning nodded easily, "Then you can come along, I'm bored by myself anyway."

As he spoke, he looked at Nagasawa Yuki and made a "shh" gesture, "Don't tell Inspector Megure, this is against the rules."