Being in Detective Conan, being officially part of the organization is just too awesome!

"What's this.............................."

Kimie Shimabukuro stared into thought at a blank sheet of paper with some words written on it in a drawer in the study.

On the paper was written—

"Thank you so much this time. If it weren't for this, I probably wouldn't even know you existed..."

"I'm back. I've returned to Investigation Division 1 from Investigation Division 2. Although I'm still an officer, not the division chief I used to be, I still want to thank you....................................."

"It's been so many days, how are you? Have you come back? Did you come out for some fresh air while I was away? If you have any thoughts, you can write them down on a piece of paper....................................."

"Can you give me some response? It's been so many days. I know you're here, but without your response, it's difficult for us to work together..."

“................................”

The string of text left even Kimie Shimabukuro somewhat bewildered............................

Each word on this page seems understandable to Shimabukuro Kimie, but when put together, it's not so clear...

The above matters are not major issues; they can basically be understood as Matsumoto Kiyonaga's own account, or even an expression of his feelings...

However, precisely because of this, Kimie Shimabukuro doesn't understand..........................

If this piece of paper is similar to a diary, then why didn't Matsumoto Kiyonaga use a diary instead of a piece of paper?

And also, who exactly is the 'you' that Matsumoto Kiyonaga is referring to?

Could it be that there is a powerful figure hidden behind Matsumoto Kiyonaga?

Was it that person who helped Matsumoto Kiyonaga transfer back to the First Investigation Division from the Second Investigation Division?

If that's the case, then Master and Mr. Gin's previous assumptions were likely wrong..........................

Matsumoto Kiyonaga didn't return to the First Investigation Division with the help his master gave him last time at all.................................

Kimie Shimabukuro was filled with doubt, but she didn't linger for long...

She always remembered that she was there to clean, not to uncover Matsumoto Kiyonaga's secrets........................

Immersing himself completely in the role he was pretending to be was Shimabukuro Kimie's consistent guiding principle...

She can use this identity to do certain things incidentally, but she cannot violate the fundamental logic of this identity in order to do those things...

This is precisely why Shimabukuro Kimie's disguise skills have become increasingly sophisticated, making it very difficult for her to make mistakes...

As for the claim that disguise itself is merely a means to achieve the organization's objectives...

Well, let's put it this way: if the character you're impersonating can't complete the organization's mission within a logical and reasonable framework, then choosing that character was a mistake in itself...

This is true for Kimie Shimabukuro, it is true for Kei-Yu Hayashi, and it is also true for Vermouth, who has remained in power for many years in the organization thanks to her disguise skills...

So, Kimie Shimabukuro stopped looking at the blank sheet of paper...

She carefully placed the white paper back in its original spot and then continued cleaning.........................

In the following period, Kimie Shimabukuro also collected some information about Kiyonaga Matsumoto...

This includes some of Kiyonaga Matsumoto's little habits when writing, his favorite music and bands, his favorite basketball stars, and his reading habits, etc.

These tiny details, though seemingly useless, are crucial for camouflage—they're about subtly getting closer to the enemy through subtle changes...

To reach the level of masters like Shimabukuro Kimie in the art of disguise, one must constantly refine and perfect the details...

And so, Kimie Shimabukuro completed her task for the day and left Kiyonaga Matsumoto's house............................

Even after she left, Matsumoto Kiyonaga couldn't figure out if there was anything wrong with the cleaning lady that day...

He was still pondering, planning to go to the Mori family's house to properly question his old subordinate about the second personality...

Hmm, if necessary, I might even have to call him "Brother Mori" myself...

the other side

After leaving Matsumoto Kiyonaga's house, the first thing Shimabukuro Kimie did wasn't to immediately go find her master, but rather...

First, go back to the cleaning lady you drugged and change your clothes with her...................................

Well, although Shimabukuro Kimie has joined the organization, it's not yet time for her to kill, so even though she's disguised, she's using relatively gentle methods.

He simply drugged her, changed her clothes, and left her in the bathroom to sleep.

Forehead......................

This sounds a bit like Phantom Thief Kid................................

Well, perhaps this is a common flaw among those skilled in disguise...

After completing all this, Shimabukuro Kimie finally felt relieved and went back to report to her master.

As for how the real cleaning lady will react after waking up, that's none of Shimabukuro Kimie's concern...

In fact, vodka had already taken care of the logistical work...

When the cleaning lady wakes up, she will find that because she worked overtime, someone else from the company has been assigned to take her place for the day.

Meanwhile, the company just gave the excuse that it was normal work, a complete cover-up and deception.

...............................................................

Kurosawa Detective Agency.........................

This time, Kimie Shimabukuro chose to report from inside this office, not from one of the organization's training grounds........................

For Kimie Shimabukuro, the Kurosawa Detective Agency was a place only she and her mentor frequented, quite different from the training ground.............................

This is of unique significance..............................

That's roughly how it happened...

Shimabukuro Kimie first handed over a list of routine items, compiled in a summary format, to Hayashi Keiyu one by one............................

Lin Jiayou has an exceptionally strong learning ability. After only a few quick glances, he nodded, indicating that he understood..................................

"Thank you for your hard work, Junhui..."

Lin Jiayou nodded to Shimabukuro Kimie, a hint of admiration in his eyes.........................

You did a great job this time..............................

Excellent, excellent! Truly worthy of being my apprentice. To complete such a formal mission so well on your very first attempt...

Some people might think that it's just a trip to see something, such a simple thing, who can't do it?

However, Lin Jiayou wants to say that the simpler something is, the more skill it requires.

Shimabukuro Kimie's mission primarily tests her keen observation skills, which are crucial for mastering the art of disguise.

Only those who pay attention to detail can successfully disguise themselves...

Kimie Shimabukuro's collection of information about Matsumoto Kiyonaga's daily life is extremely comprehensive..........................

With this information, Lin Jiayou was absolutely certain that no one would suspect anything amiss in his disguise as Matsumoto Kiyonaga.

No, that's not it.

Kimie Shimabukuro scratched her head sheepishly.

"It's all thanks to my master's excellent teaching..."

"The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you..."

Lin Jiayou shook his head.

He has consistently maintained his complete support for this statement........................

"By the way, Master................................"

Having finished providing the basic information, Shimabukuro Kimie planned to discuss the strange piece of paper with Hayashi Keiyu...