Conan: I'm Not a Model Worker in the Winery

Didan High School.

xxx class

It was break time, and most students took advantage of this rare opportunity to stroll in the corridor or do some exercise on the playground.

However, there were a few people in the class who were huddled in the last row - Xiaolan and Sonoko were among them.

They looked at the two new classmates in front of them with confusion, one was 30% new and the other 90% new, as if they were at a loss as to how to stop the fight.

Mitsunari's new classmate, Masumi Sera, was disheveled (meaning his jacket was unbuttoned and he had no tie), and he had his hands on his hips in an imposing manner;
A 90% new classmate, Hondou Eisuke, is a little boy who transferred here just a few weeks ago. He wears black-framed glasses that are half the size of his face. Although his aura is a little weak, his expression is firm.

The argument between the two was roughly as follows:
Masumi Sera: "No matter how we compare, my brother is better!
My elder brother is both civil and military, knows everything from astronomy to geography, and can handle both housework and cooking. What can you use to compete with me?"

Hondou Eisuke: “I don’t agree with your point of view.

Because what your elder brother can do, my elder sister can do as well! So what you said is nothing at all. My elder sister is gentle and kind, and she is good to others. She saved me from the water and fire... In summary, my elder sister is more powerful!"

…Although the above content is not the original words of their argument.

But that's roughly what it means.

To sum it up simply, both of them were new transfer students, and there was some minor friction over the question of "who is better, the older brother or the older sister?"

Since Sera Masumi has a brother, she decisively stands on his side. Moreover, her biological brother, Akai Shuichi, is an ace agent of the FBI, and she is proud of his ruthlessness.

Hondou Eisuke said that he has an older sister who takes good care of him, so he firmly supports his sister.

The two people glared at each other, neither of them convinced of the other.

"My eldest brother is the most powerful one!"

"My sister is no worse than your brother!"

"My brother is the FBI!"

"Then let him out!"

Seeing that the class was about to start, the two hadn't finished arguing yet, Xiaolan tried to persuade them: "Okay, okay, class is about to start, stop arguing..."

Sonoko, on the other hand, was watching the fun from the sidelines and curled her lips, "I think, why don't we let Hondou's sister fight with Masumi's older brother? From what they said, it seems like both of them are good at fighting."

"...Sonoko!" Mao Lilan almost wanted to cover her best friend's mouth.

Sera Masumi raised an eyebrow, agreeing with Sonoko's words, and turned to look down at Hondou Eisuke: "I think it's okay! But my brother is busy recently, so I may not be able to call him... But he should be free in a while. What about you, Hondou-san?"

"..."

Hondou Eisuke's expression changed unpredictably.

He looked at Sera Masumi, then at Xiaolan and Sonoko beside him, lowered his head, and lowered his voice: "My sister, she, is missing..."

……

Maori Detective Agency.

Conan and Mouri Kogoro sat side by side on the sofa, staring at the boy opposite them seriously.

"So, Eiyou, do you know where your sister last disappeared?"

Kogoro Maori asked.

Xiaolan and Sera Masumi stood behind the sofa, the latter looking a little uncomfortable. ——After they learned that Hondou Eisuke's sister was missing, they decided to find the famous detective Maori Kogoro to solve the problem.

Yuanzi had no chance to join in the fun because her family was preparing something recently, so she had to go home first. However, she also specifically told Xiaolan that if there was anything (melon), she must tell her in time...

"Well, to be honest, Mr. Maori, I'm not sure either." Hondou Eisuke lowered his head in distress, "I haven't heard from my sister for several years."

Maori Kogoro opened his eyes wide: "Hey, your sister didn't just disappear, but has been missing for several years??"

Hondou Eisuke shrank his head a little in fear and touched the back of his head sheepishly, "Yes, yes, in fact, in the past few years, I have been trying my best to find my sister's whereabouts. I came to Tokyo because I found some clues."

“…That’s really not easy for you.” Sera Masumi’s face was full of sympathy.

Hondou Eisuke had briefly talked about his family situation before. After learning that the other party's mother died young, his father died unexpectedly, and his sister was missing, Sera Masumi completely lost the desire to argue - the child was so miserable, how could she still expose his scars?

However, Maori Kogoro was in a dilemma and rubbed his messy hair: "But, he has been missing for so many years. It is very difficult to find someone without any clues..."

Looking for a missing person in the vast sea of ​​people in Tokyo is like looking for a needle in a haystack, and it is not clear what job the sister Hondou Eisuke is looking for does...

"Although, although there are no clues, but!" Hondou Eisuke raised his head and reached into his pocket. He carefully took out a photo and spread it on the table. "This is a photo of my sister. I thought it might be helpful in finding her, so I always carry it with me."

Kogoro Mouri and Conan stuck their heads out at the same time and saw the person in the photo.

This photo was probably taken quite a while ago. The girl in it looks several years younger than Hondou Eisuke himself, but according to the boy, his sister is now in her twenties.

however……

After seeing the photo, the expressions of Kogoro Mouri and Conan changed slightly.

Even Xiaolan, who was standing behind the sofa, showed a surprised expression:
"Dad, isn't this... Miss Mizuno?"

Sera Masumi turned her head and blinked, "Do you know this young lady?"

"It's more than just knowing each other." Maori Kogoro picked up the photo with a strange expression, "I have completed a commission from Miss Mizuno before... but she is missing now."

Conan looked at the photo, then looked at Hondou Eisuke, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

He was wondering when to tell this to Shuichi Akai.

However, just when Maori Kogoro was about to talk about Mizunashi Rena, he saw Hondou Eisuke firmly shaking his head and said:

"No, this host named Mizunashi Reina is not my sister. My sister is called Hondou Eikai."

"But it's also possible that your sister changed her name..."

"No, she is not my sister!" Hondou Eisuke's face clearly said 'If I say she is not my sister, then she is not my sister.'

"……Oh well."

Conan: "..."

Wait, so are these two siblings?
Forget it, I still have to ask Mr. Akai.

Conan glanced at Masumi Sera.

Well, I have to ask Mr. Akai if he knows Sera's brother. He is from the FBI and in Tokyo, so he must be one of Mr. Akai's people.

Maori Kogoro scratched his head again: "So, what are the clues you mentioned?"