The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan.

“What beautiful clothes…”

Seeing the kimono lying in the lid of the box, the three girls were amazed.

Although it is difficult to see the specific pattern and design unless the clothes are taken out, just by looking at it folded in the box, you can already feel its exquisiteness and expensiveness.

"It was sent to your home, so was it given to you by a relative or friend?" Suzuki Sonoko asked curiously, "There must be quite a few old workshops in Kyoto..."

"It should be ordered by my mother." Tang Ze smiled and touched the fabric in the box with a nostalgic look on his face.

"Oh, so your mother custom-made it for you?" Mao Lilan widened her eyes slightly.

The Tangze couple themselves have not lived here for a long time, and the things that will be sent to the Tangze residence can only be things for Tangze himself.

"Yeah, it's an unusual style, right? My mom isn't Japanese, so she prefers fashionable and beautiful styles like this. She doesn't really care whether it's a traditional kimono or not. Not only me, she also ordered a modified yukata for my dad..."

The reason why the Karasawa couple chose to settle in Japan was mainly because Karasawa Ichikawa, who was a few years older than Leona at the time, had already graduated with a doctorate and had a job in a hospital and department.

If he follows Leona back to the UK, although he should still be able to find a suitable job, it is hard to say whether he can still get enough attention and support by relying on his master's hospital connections as in Japan, not to mention that Karasawa Ichikawa also has some industries in Japan and his living conditions are more guaranteed.

So after they decided to get married, Leona took her newly obtained diploma and chose to settle in Japan.

To put it bluntly, the couple chose to live here not out of personal preference, but after weighing the pros and cons, they chose a better quality of life. Therefore, neither of them has any preference for anything related to Japanese culture. They are a typical young couple who do whatever makes them happy.

"Oh, I see. It was only recently sent. It must be because the custom-made items take a long time." Suzuki Sonoko suddenly realized, "Some workshops are unwilling to accept modified designs. Even if you pay extra, you still have to wait in line."

"About the same. I'm not sure where she likes to buy it..."

The topic of conversation among several people soon followed this, but Hattori Heiji's expression remained heavy as he stared at the wooden box.

The content conveyed by Tang Ze's words indirectly proved the authenticity of his strange dream.

If this style is what the Karasawa couple would buy for their child, it would be very reasonable for them to order such an outfit for the young Karasawa eight years ago. Moreover, this is completely information that Hattori Heiji himself should not know. It is simply too bizarre that he could dream about it so accurately.

Is this really just a coincidence?

But if I ask Tang Ze specifically, this dream seems to have no beginning or end, and doesn't seem to contain any crisis or threat. I don't know if it's appropriate to discuss it so seriously...

However, there is one thing that Hattori Heiji is very sure of.

"Tang Ze's parents have put all their energy and financial resources into their child's treatment since a long time ago. After finally seeing a glimmer of hope, they even gave up their previous jobs and changed their major..." Hattori Heiji, flipping through the map, had a serious expression. "In other words, even when they were with Tang Ze, they wouldn't have the spare time to travel around."

As long as Tang Ze's treatment shows no improvement, his parents will not have any entertainment.

Then the fact that such a family of three appeared in Shanneng Temple might be what this dream foreshadowed.

Tang Ze would run to the backyard alone and stare blankly, and even start singing, which means that Tang Ze and his wife let him out of their sight for a short time, probably because they had something to do.

Although Tang Ze had difficulty communicating with them when he was a child due to his autism, according to Tang Ze, they never gave up on socializing him. When he was ten years old, he was indeed a quiet and obedient child who would not run around.

That is to say...

"The reason you're so enthusiastic is that you think this Buddha statue is also related to the Karasawa family?" After listening to Hattori Heiji's empty reasoning, Conan was puzzled. "Is there really any point in you analyzing an inadvertent dream so carefully?"

Hattori Heiji said with certainty that the clothes that Karasawa wore in his dream were exactly the same as the kimono that Karasawa brought back today. This dream was not groundless. Conan thought his conclusion was a bit outrageous.

"They originally lived in Kyoto, and Tang Ze was raised in Kyoto since he was a child. You said that they had seen the missing Medicine Buddha, which is possible. But, are they related or something..." Conan touched his chin, still unable to figure out any possibility.

"That's why I came looking for you, Kudo." Comparing the map and the picture puzzle in his hand, Hattori Heiji pointed to the original photo of Yakushi Tathagata printed on the photocopy, "You should be able to contact her, right? That is, that, Karasawa's sister who has become a child like you..."

The person in the world who has spent the most time with them since they began studying cognitive psychology is probably Miyano Shiho.

If you want to find out what happened to Tang Ze and his wife before Tang Ze regained consciousness, she is the first person you should look for.

"Haibara..." Conan nodded and took out his cell phone hesitantly.

Should I call Haibara Ai just because of Hattori's dream that had no reason or logic?

I hope she doesn't hang up the phone right away after hearing what they are saying...

However, thinking of Hattori Heiji's past "achievements" in dreaming, Conan decided to believe it first.

He dialed the number, but almost as soon as the dialing sound came out, a series of ringtones rang out not far away.

Hattori Heiji and Conan were both stunned for a moment. When they turned around, they saw Haibara Ai, and the almost fixed presence of the Junior Detective League and Professor Agasa behind her, standing across the street and waving at him.

"I wanted to scare you, but I didn't expect you to be so alert, Edogawa." Haibara Ai walked across the street to them, shaking her ringing phone. "What are you two doing here?"

"That's what I wanted to ask. How did you get here..." Conan held his forehead.

"The kids heard you were traveling in Kyoto, and they're clamoring to come and visit too. As for me..." Huibara Ai tilted her head, "...you know. Since it's related to Tang Ze's case, I can't really just not ask anything and let him face this alone."

Tang Ze said that he had figured out what had happened and could handle it, but Haibara Ai still couldn't help but worry.

Just as his uncle and aunt said, Tang Ze has always been a worry-free child. Even when he was ill, he was not like many other typical autistic patients.

Because autistic children are unable to communicate normally with the outside world, as they grow older, they often experience many emotional responses that are difficult for ordinary people to understand due to the pain of not being able to establish a normal cognitive system. For example, they become overly sensitive to slight stimulation, shouting, crying, etc.

They don't do it on purpose, they are just like babies who don't know how to express their needs and will instinctively cry to attract other people's attention. However, this will actually cause a lot of trouble for the adults who are with them.

According to the Tangze couple, Tangze has always been an excessively quiet child.

He would cooperate with the training, and sometimes would even actively show some learning ability by repeating the sentences they taught him, as if even though he could not communicate normally with his parents and could not establish a normal language system, he was trying not to make them worry.

This guy's autism may have been cured, but his heart has probably been more accustomed to this "autistic" state since a very early time.

Don't express anything, don't ask for anything.

Knowing all this, Haibara Ai finds it difficult to leave him alone to face such a difficult time.

"Do you think letting him handle his own case might stimulate him?" Hattori Heiji asked speculatively.

"Not really. Tang Ze is still very strong. I'm just afraid that the more he goes to the police station to cooperate, the more he'll feel the gap between his memories and the real past, and that will affect his mental state." Huihara Ai shook her head. "It's not easy to make him question his memories."

Another impact of Tang Ze's so-called hyperthymesia is that Tang Ze, who has adapted to this state, will habitually believe in his own memory.

His memories are recorded in his mind like images that can be replayed frame by frame, and he is used to it. If you tell him that part of it is false at this time, this doubt can easily be expanded to other aspects of memory, thus affecting his emotions and psychological stability.

With Tang Ze's excellent acting skills, other people may not be able to notice this. As his current attending physician, Haibara Ai deeply feels that she is the only one who can discover and deal with it in time.

"Well, after all, one of his and Okita Souji's memories is completely fictional." Conan nodded in agreement.

The difference in their memories has been completely different since the day Tang Ze had the accident, and at the moment, it seems that Tang Ze is the one with the problem.

After all, Souji Okita was not like him who disappeared from everyone's sight for two months. Souji Okita still went to school normally after the incident, but he had been looking for Tang Ze without success.

"So, what do you want to see me about?"

Haibara Ai turned her head to look at the elementary school students who were distracted by the ice cream and were discussing with the professor. After confirming that they would not come over to disturb her for a while, she asked directly.

"You're here just in time." Conan unfolded the copy and showed it to Huiyuan Ai. "Do you remember this?"

"Buddha statue?" Haibara Ai took a look at the photo that occupied half of the page and was a little surprised.

"Yes, this is the reason why we came to Kyoto. The Yakushi Nyorai statue in Sanno-ji Temple was stolen eight years ago. As for now..." Conan glanced at Hattori Heiji, "We think this matter may have something to do with the Karasawa family."

"Sannoji Temple?" Huiyuan Ai thought for a moment and asked, "Is it far from where Tang Ze lives?"

"Not too far. They're quite famous in Kyoto because of this Buddha statue."

"In that case, there may indeed be some connection. You all know about Tang Ze's illness. With a completely congenital developmental disorder like his, very few people can maintain a normal life, let alone be cured..." Haibara Ai spoke very slowly, as if she was thinking about how to organize her words.

"You mean, because they see no hope in this regard, they start to believe in religion?" Conan asked back, having guessed something.

The fact that he didn't deny it right away shows that this is very likely to be the case.

It’s not hard to guess why Haibara Ai is hesitant.

A couple who delved into cutting-edge medical theories were so helpless in the face of their son's illness that they had to rely on religion...

Although this is human nature, it is also somewhat disillusioning.

When scientists resort to theology to solve problems that science cannot solve, they feel a sense of despair and hopelessness. This seems even more appropriate when combined with the fact that they are indeed excluded by the mainstream academic community.

"The word 'faith' isn't quite right; they just need some spiritual sustenance. In other words, as long as it works, whether it's scientific treatment or metaphysical explanation, they're willing to try it." Haibara Ai lowered her head. "Even X-alloy. In fact, the most common rumors about the meteorite they bought are all about the occult."

The name X alloy itself was even given by the organization after researching this type of metal.

At that time, it would be an understatement to say that the Karasawa couple were crazy for spending nearly 10 million yen to buy such a thing.

To describe this mind-altering, seemingly san-like meteorite, and the scientists willing to spend vast sums of money to buy it, as unusual, would be an understatement.

In other words, whether placed in this world or another world, this is almost the beginning of a COC module. Next, you will investigate something that you shouldn't investigate, and then come into contact with an indescribable existence...

What unfolded after that, apart from the indescribable encounters with the cognitive world and the Black Organization, was pretty much like this. It was the beginning of an alternative world of destruction.

"Even after they left Japan, no matter where they settled, they would go to a nearby religious place to relieve their stress. Temples, churches, everything." Feeling as if she was speaking ill of them, Huibara Ai coughed awkwardly, "Well, actually, religious venues often play a role similar to that of psychologists. There's nothing wrong with that, I think..."

Although religion will eventually become a means of rulership, when it was first created, it was a means for humans to cope with suffering and uncertainty. It can relieve psychological pressure and enhance community cohesion.

It should be said that it has been a means of building spiritual support from the very beginning, and using them as psychological counseling is also a way to make the best use of them.

However, this behavior of ringing bells in different places is somewhat disrespectful to other people's religions.

Hattori Heiji felt that this behavior was inexplicably consistent with the Karasawa couple he saw in his dream: "..."