People in Detective Conan are going crazy over the comments section.

(For the past two weeks, due to some family matters, the author has been unable to update regularly. Starting today, regular updates will resume. The author apologizes to everyone for keeping you waiting...)

"Actually, the earliest construction of the castle tower was in 1599. It was later rebuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1629. The people of Osaka wanted to start construction on the third castle tower 70 years ago, in 1931."

A bald middle-aged man suddenly walked over and explained to Asakawa Yu and his group.

After hearing his explanation, Hattori and the others couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! We didn't expect you to remember it so clearly, uncle!"

Asakawa Yu and the others also glanced sideways at the suddenly appearing old man, but compared to the astonishment of the others, Asakawa Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

This is just the prelude to another murder...

Seemingly noticing that Asakawa Yu was in a bad mood, Akemi turned to look at him and whispered in his ear, "What's wrong, boss? Is there something you suddenly need to do?"

Upon hearing Akemi's greeting, Asakawa Yu looked down at her, only to see Akemi's face full of confusion, as if she had noticed Asakawa Yu's unusual behavior.

Upon hearing this, Asakawa Yu was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Akemi to be so sensitive to his reaction.

However, he also knew that his girlfriend was always focused on him, which was why she was always the first to notice if he was acting strangely.

In response, Asakawa Yu gestured with her eyes to the bald, middle-aged man in front of them who was chatting animatedly with Hattori and the others, then leaned close to Akemi's ear and whispered an explanation:

"It's nothing, I just have a feeling that another murder might happen soon."

Hearing Asakawa Yu say this, Akemi was slightly surprised and puzzled. With a hint of doubt, she asked in a low voice, "Why do you suddenly say that? Does that mean that uncle is some kind of murderer or robber?"

Asakawa Yu couldn't help but marvel at Akemi's ability to fill in the blanks, to the point that she could even make such a connection.

But soon, Asakawa Yu explained to her, "Look..."

He pointed at Kogoro Mouri and Hattori and the others, "Generally speaking, whenever Uncle Mouri and his group go out together, there's bound to be one or two murders, not to mention that Hattori is here now..."

Upon hearing Asakawa Yu say this, Akemi immediately understood. Asakawa Yu had said the same thing to her and Haibara Ai before, but they usually took it as a joke. However, upon closer reflection, Akemi realized that... it really might be true!

Thinking back to the cases she encountered when she went out with Kogoro Mouri and Conan, Akemi couldn't help but seriously consider what Asakawa Yu had said. She was also silently wondering if she should take Ran to a temple to get a talisman or something if a case really happened this time...

After all, she has a constitution that causes trouble wherever she goes... Akemi shook her head, feeling worried about Ran's family situation.

Just as Asakawa Yu and Akemi were chatting, several more people approached from a distance. After inquiring, they learned that the group was holding a role-playing game.

Then, just as Kazuha was about to ask more questions, Hattori grabbed her hand and dragged her away, while Mori also hurriedly pushed Ran, signaling them to leave quickly, clearly not wanting to stay with this group of weirdos.

Asakawa Yu and Akemi didn't say anything about what everyone was doing. This trip to Osaka was arranged by Hattori and the others, and they just needed to go with them.

…………

"I mean, do wallets that people put in their purses usually still fall out?"

As night fell, Hattori and Asakawa's group stood by the roadside. Kazuha was rummaging through her purse, while Hattori kept muttering to himself.

The matter is quite simple. Kazuha's wallet is missing, so she wants Hattori to go back with her to look for it. However, Hattori is a little unhappy and says that Kazuha can't even lose something like this, so the two start arguing.

"It's all because you kept urging me to hurry up, and I got so anxious that I forgot where I put it!"

Just as the two were arguing, it suddenly started to rain.

Wow! Wow!

"Luckily, I brought an umbrella!" Xiaolan took an umbrella out of her bag and opened it.

“I brought one with me too!” Akemi smiled and took an umbrella out of her bag. Then, a strange scene unfolded.

Ran, Mori, Conan, and Hattori were huddled together under one umbrella, while Asakawa Hayao and Akemi were sharing an umbrella – it all looked absurd.

[Dude, are you guys just going to stand here getting soaked in the rain like this?!]

[Conan, look up! The view must be amazing!]

[Asakawa and Akemi are relatively normal, but why does the art style change when it comes to Conan and the others?]

After being reminded by Conan, Ran and Kazuha went to a nearby shop, thinking they might be able to find Kazuha's lost wallet. However, after the two left, Asakawa Yu and the others caught a glimpse of something strange.

The same people I'd met that morning were gathered together anxiously, muttering the name of one person.

Asakawa Yu knew this was the prelude to a case...

As expected, after some questioning, Asakawa Yu and the others learned that Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was originally in their tour group, had disappeared. His companions had been searching for him for a long time but had not been able to find him, and were now gathered together trying to figure out what to do.

Just as they were learning what had happened, suddenly, a huge explosion resounded through the sky and exploded on the roof of a building.

The smoke dissipated, and the dust that filled the air spread outwards like rain, attracting the attention of everyone present.

"What happened?!"

Everyone gasped in surprise and immediately looked in the direction from which the explosion had come.

"Look, what's that?!"

Asakawa Yu and the others immediately turned their gaze in that direction, and saw a man covered in flames on the roof, shouting with a ferocious expression. Then, as if he could no longer hold on, he rolled down with a thud.

Seeing this shocking scene, Conan and Hattori could no longer stay still and hurriedly ran towards where the man had fallen. Mori followed behind them.

Of the few people present, only Asakawa Yu and Akemi remained standing in place.

"Well... you were right, boss."

Looking at the area where the murder occurred, Akemi was stunned, and then glanced blankly at Asakawa Yu.

As for Asakawa Yu, he narrowed his eyes slightly, looking towards the spot where the explosion had just occurred, his mind seemingly lost in thought...