Conan: No, why aren't you following the script?

At this moment, Inspector Megure's face was visibly angry.

This is also something that can't be helped.

After all, this was the third time in the past few days that he had been told that the leads had gone cold.

It appears to be just an ordinary murder case, not even a locked-room murder, at most the only difficulty is in confirming the time of death.

However, despite investigating all night, they still haven't found anything, which is giving Inspector Megure a real headache.

What's even more infuriating is that, despite the scene appearing messy and crudely made in many places, they found nothing when they followed these seemingly simple clues.

Either it was unrelated to the case, or it was something that was impossible to investigate. We spent countless nights going back and forth on it.

So far, there has been no progress in the case, which is really discouraging Inspector Megure.

After barely managing to drink the coffee Officer Sato brought him to perk himself up, Inspector Megure was about to speak, telling his subordinates to change direction and continue the investigation.

Then Officer Takagi came over excitedly, his joyful eyes making him look like he'd won five million.

Could it be... that the case has finally made progress?

Inspector Megure's eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly stood up to greet him: "Brother Takagi, I knew you were talented! Tell me quickly, which clue has led to a breakthrough? Has the suspect's identity been confirmed? Or have you found some crucial evidence?!"

Upon hearing Inspector Megure's words, Officer Takagi was taken aback at first, then quickly shook his head:

"No, no, that's not it, Inspector Megure, it's Mr. Kitagawa, he..."

"Is he the murderer in this case?"

"Ha, what are you talking about?" Officer Takagi's face darkened. "Mr. Kitagawa just spotted a suspicious person on the roadside. He felt that the person didn't seem like a decent person, so he and the security guards around him worked together to subdue him and bring him to our Metropolitan Police Department. But when I just took a look, guess who that person is?"

Before Inspector Megure could answer, Officer Takagi excitedly continued, "It's the serial killer and robber for whom the Metropolitan Police Department had a bounty on his head! The one who robbed that French restaurant. He's in police custody now, and Mr. Kitagawa is waiting to see you at the door!"

"You, what did you say?!"

Inspector Megure was overjoyed upon hearing this. Although it wasn't the news he wanted to hear, the unexpected capture of a wanted serial killer and robber was still good news for them.

At least this way, when there's no progress in Zhang Tianzheng's case, they'll have a reason to shut their superiors up.

Moreover, this is a good way to improve the sense of security among Tokyo residents. The Metropolitan Police Department's crime-solving rate has been quite disappointing lately. If this robber is handled properly, it can not only erase the embarrassing impression from the National Stadium incident, but also improve the residents' opinion of the police.

This is quite important good news for Inspector Megure.

Could it be that Kitagawa is really the Metropolitan Police Department's lucky charm? Since meeting him, two cases have been solved smoothly in a row. His efficiency... is even comparable to Mori's!

Thinking of this, Inspector Megure quickly rubbed his hands together and gestured for Inspector Takagi to lead the way. He personally followed to the entrance of the First Investigation Division and led Kitagawa Isao in very kindly.

He was then showered with praise and thanks, and the prize money was nothing to him.

……

However, when this news reached Conan Edogawa's ears, our great detective was clearly a little anxious.

He's supposed to be a professional detective, so why is there still no progress in the cases he's in charge of?

Thinking about this, Conan Edogawa couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. After flipping through the newspaper and seeing the reports about the robbers, he felt even more uneasy.

Could it be that I really misjudged him back then?

Is his comrade-in-arms actually a highly skilled detective who pretends to be weak while actually being strong?

Do not!

That can't be true!

Thinking of this, Conan Edogawa quickly shook his head.

He absolutely cannot admit this. If he does, wouldn't that mean that everything Kitagawa Isao said at Professor Agasa's house was correct?

He simply cannot accept such a thing!

He was definitely not playing a game called 'deduction'; what he did was entirely in accordance with Sherlock Holmes' will, and not some kind of childish game!

He is a detective, a detective dedicated to eradicating all evil!

Yes, that must be it!!

With his conviction strengthened, Conan Edogawa let out a long sigh and slowly placed the newspaper on the table.

Next, he was ready to show his true skills. It was just a murder case, so surely he had a way to solve it?

He absolutely cannot be looked down upon by Mr. Kitagawa!

Shinichi Kudo could never be that kind of childish brat!

Mr. Kitagawa, just you wait and see, I definitely won't lose to you!

Taking a deep breath, Conan Edogawa clenched his fists and looked resolutely out the window toward Kitagawa Isao's house.

It seemed as if his feelings could be conveyed to the other person's heart in that vast sky.

……

However, what Conan Edogawa didn't know was...

At this moment, Kitagawa Isao not only failed to receive his message, but instead leisurely lay on the sofa, exposing his back to the air.

On his back, Ai Haibara, barefoot, was grinding her teeth and twisting his back...

"Hmm, this pressure is just right, Ai, go a little lower, yes... right there... feels good..."

Enjoying Ai Haibara's foot massage, Kitagawa Isao let out a very comfortable groan.

It was this voice that finally made Ai Haibara, who was already gritting her teeth and persevering, unable to bear it any longer...

Suddenly, she exerted her strength, using Kitagawa Isao's back as a springboard, and leaped to the ground. Then, she glared fiercely at Kitagawa Isao and said:

"I've had enough, Kitagawa-kun! You're really... Don't you even know how to spell 'excessive'?!"

Upon hearing this, Kitagawa Isao slowly opened his eyes:

"Hey, Ai, don't be angry. Press it again for me. Didn't you say you'd reward me? Why did you go back on your word so quickly? It's not something a good child should do if they don't keep their word."

"Hehe... If I remember correctly, I've been stepping on you for almost half an hour since just now, right?"

"Um, is there any?"

Kitagawa Isao blinked innocently.

Haibara Ai:"……"

"Okay, okay, don't be angry. How about I take charge of cleaning for the next month, starting tomorrow?" Kitagawa Isao tried to entice him.

However, Ai Haibara remained unmoved and continued to wait in silence.

Seeing this, Kitagawa Isao quickly spoke up:

"Three months!"

"make a deal."