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Chapter 230 A Familiar Scene (22)

On the afternoon of March 3th.

Takashi Tsukino, the new department head of the Tsukino Group, held a press conference.

"Kaito Kidd thought he had predicted our actions and caught us off guard."

"But in fact, when the Tsukino Group decided to hold the exhibition, they had already anticipated that our exhibits might be targeted by Kaito Kidd."

"We have invested heavily this time to equip Tokyo Big Sight with the most advanced security and anti-theft equipment in advance."

"Especially the Scarlet Shadow Heart, which is absolutely safe."

"If Kaito Kidd thinks he can take our collection from the Tsukino Group, he can try."

Tsukino Takashi said in a strong voice.

"Uh, Mr. Tsukino, isn't it a bit inappropriate to say this publicly? This will be heard by Kaito Kidd!"

A young reporter said with some concern.

"Humph."

Tsukino Takashi snorted coldly.

"Kaito Kid has already released a public notice. This clearly shows that he doesn't take our Tsukino Corporation seriously."

"If he is so confident, why are we still hiding it? Doesn't that mean we are afraid?"

"I dare to say that because I am confident that the gemstone will never be stolen!"

Takashi Tsukino spoke loudly in front of the microphones and cameras of countless reporters.

at the same time.

At the Metropolitan Police Headquarters in Chiyoda Ward.

This place was also blocked by reporters.

As soon as Inspector Ginzo Nakamori of the Metropolitan Police Department's Second Investigation Division showed up, he was surrounded by a number of reporters.

Reporters asked him about his opinion on this incident.

And Ginzo Nakamori also said that this time he will definitely catch Kaito Kid and will not let Kaito Kid succeed.
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the other side.

In the Maori Detective Agency.

Conan, Mao Lilan and Suzuki Sonoko are watching the live interview of Tsukino Takashi and Nakamori Ginzo on TV.

"Why do I always feel that this scene in front of me is so familiar?"

"Uncle Jiroji seems to have said the same thing many times."

Suzuki Sonoko stared at the TV and couldn't help but complain.

When Mouri Ran and Conan heard what Suzuki Sonoko said, they both felt a little embarrassed.

They knew very well that Suzuki Sonoko's uncle, Suzuki Jirokichi, regarded Kaito Kid as a thorn in his side.

In order to attract the attention of Kaito Kidd, he searches for various large gems all over the world.

It's a pity that up to now, Jiro Suzuki has never won the duel against Kaito Kid.

However, after complaining, Suzuki Sonoko suddenly turned around and looked at Mouri Ran.

"Xiaolan! Xiaolan!"

"How about we go to Tokyo Big Sight together on Sunday?!"

"Since Lord Kidd has given the warning, he will definitely appear here!"

How could Mao Lilan not understand Suzuki Sonoko's thoughts?
Just by seeing Suzuki Sonoko's excited look, she knew that Suzuki Sonoko must be obsessed with Kaito Kid again.

"Isn't this not good?"

"There will surely be a lot of police and security guards on the scene, right? If there's a commotion, there might even be a stampede!"

After hearing this, Mao Lilan also fell into hesitation.

At this moment, she heard an innocent voice beside her:
"Sister Xiaolan! I also want to attend this exhibition!"

"I have always been interested in exhibits from the Showa period!"

"Since Conan-kun said so."

After hearing Conan's words, Mao Lilan's heart was also shaken.

After a moment, she nodded slowly.

"Great!" When Suzuki Sonoko saw Mouri Ran nod in agreement, she also shouted happily.

Conan turned his head to look at the TV screen, and his eyes narrowed slightly behind his round-frame glasses.

"In the past, the targets that Kaito Kidd announced were all items that had been made public long before. "

"But this time, Kaito Kid sent out the notice at the exact time when this ruby ​​was first made public."

"The Tsukino Group has kept the gemstones on display so secret, it's unlikely that someone inside has leaked the information."

"Could it be that Kaito Kidd hid among the exhibition staff or guests this time, so he could identify his target?"

The more Conan thought about it, the more he felt that this possibility was very high.

He searched for information about the exhibition on the Internet.

It was discovered that before the press conference last night, everyone only knew that very precious gems would be exhibited at this exhibition.

But no one knows what kind of gem it is.

Everyone knows that Kaito Kid likes to steal gems.

However, Conan judged from Suzuki Jirokichi's behavior that Kaito Kid was not interested in all gems.

Therefore, Kaito Kidd sent out a preview letter about the gems to be exhibited by the Tsukino Group before the gems were announced.

Then he must have known in advance that the gemstone exhibited by the Tsukino Group this time was the Scarlet Shadow Heart.

And because the notice of Kaito Kidd was placed on Tsukino Takashi in advance,

Therefore, it is very likely that Kaito Kidd disguised himself as someone who could enter and exit Tokyo Big Sight at will during this period without being suspected.

For example, the female secretary who screamed at the press conference.

Or maybe they are the staff of Tokyo Big Sight.

Conan has basically determined the disguised identity of Kaito Kid in his heart.

But this exhibition was not organized by the Suzuki Foundation.

Therefore, he could not act freely like before, or easily give warnings to the Metropolitan Police Department.

At this time, Hattori Heiji was not in Tokyo, so Conan naturally thought of Sera Masumi.

"By the way, will Miss Sera go berserk again when she sees Kaito Kid?"

Conan couldn't help but complain in his mind.

He discovered that his detective friends all seemed to have a deep resentment towards Kaito Kid.

So Conan turned and looked at Suzuki Sonoko.

"Sister Sonoko, can you ask Sister Sera to come along?"

"Hey, I noticed that you seem to like hanging out with Sera lately."

Suzuki Sonoko complained.

She took out her cell phone, dialed Sera Masumi, and then pressed the speakerphone button.

A moment later, the call made by Suzuki Sonoko was connected.

"Sera! May I ask you?"

"Wait a minute, Sonoko, let me guess."

The voice of Masumi Sera was heard from the other end of the phone, interrupting Suzuki Sonoko.

"Did you see Kaito Kidd on TV, and then he instigated you to call me out?"

"Wow, Sera, you're so awesome, how did you know that?!"

Suzuki Sonoko said with a look of surprise.

I really didn't expect that Sera Masumi guessed my situation before I even said a word.

Mao Lilan also felt it was amazing.

In contrast, Conan on the side had an embarrassed look on his face.

Needless to say, it was highly likely that Masumi Sera thought that he was treating her as a convenient and useful tool to solve the case.

Then, he heard Sera Masumi say on the other end of the phone:
"I'll be there."

"It just so happens that I am also very interested in this exhibition."

(End of this chapter)