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Chapter 454 Takagi Wataru: Officer Sato, I've already thought of names for the child!

"Is...is Officer Sato your father?!"

Takagi Wataru's face turned pale, and he was so nervous that his tongue was tied in knots.

Seeing his frightened expression, Sato Miwako, whose face had been tense, suddenly relaxed and shook her head, saying:
"You don't need to worry about it. Many people in the Metropolitan Police Department know about this, and it's normal that you don't know since you've only been with the police for a short time."

How could I not care!
Realizing he had hurt the goddess deeply, Takagi Wataru burst into tears.

"Officer Sato, my condolences." Niina Kahori comforted Sato Miwako.

"It's nothing." Sato Miwako forced a smile and sighed softly.

"Besides, just like Takagi said, the statute of limitations has already expired, so what's the point of caring?"

Despite saying that, judging from her unwilling expression, she was clearly very concerned.

Upon seeing this, Takagi Wataru's face turned even paler, and he wished he could slap himself a few times.

"So far, haven't we found any useful clues?" Kaori Shinmei asked, frowning.

Eager to salvage the situation, Takagi Wataru immediately said, "Now all we have is the name 'Shushirou' left behind by Inspector Sato Masayoshi before his death, and the katakana 'KANO' he wrote in his notebook, but nobody knows what they mean."

"Even so, I, and the Metropolitan Police Department, will definitely continue to investigate!"

Pshaw, that's like saying nothing at all!

Oni Takeshi glanced at the pitiful Takagi Wataru.

Alright, you're going to have to rely on me to save you...

"Could the witnesses have misheard, and Officer Sato didn't say 'Sorrowful Man,' but some other homonym?"

Ono Takeshi couldn't directly reveal the killer's identity, otherwise it would be difficult to explain, so he could only rely on clues from the plot.

Miwako Sato frowned: "I've thought about that too, but no matter how I think about it, I can't figure out what 'Sorrowful Man' really means."

He gritted his teeth, his expression hardening, and said solemnly, "I cannot let my father die without knowing the truth. So I once swore that if anyone can solve the mystery and catch the culprit, I will grant him any request!"

Swish!
Takagi Wataru immediately perked up, and his eyes lit up with surprise.

Officer Sato's any conditions... *slurp*
Do you get excited when this is mentioned?
Ono Takeshi glanced speechlessly at Takagi Wataru, whose expression was somewhat "lewd." "Have you already picked out a name for the child?"
Looking at Miwako Sato, she prompted again, "Could that katakana 'KANO' be some kind of nickname, like someone's pet name?"

"Or perhaps a place, like the name of a bar?" Shinmei Kaori also offered her opinion.

Sato Miwako looked thoughtful.

Seeing that she had an idea, Ono Takeshi stopped there.

Judging from their appearance, there should still be some time before the anniversary of Sato Masayoshi's death, which is also the final deadline of the statute of limitations.

—Because the criminal had been in Italy for three years, those three years would not be counted in the statute of limitations according to the law.

This also means that the statute of limitations for the other party has not yet expired!
If they are caught, they will face legal judgment!

Ono Takeshi decided to assess the situation first. If necessary, he could take Takagi Wataru to Shinagawa Station and give him some pointers. Hopefully, he could get some inspiration like in the original story and figure out the culprit's identity.

The reason for this complicated hint was to allow Takagi Wataru to make a good impression on Sato Miwako. Once he resolved her inner conflict, their relationship would surely progress rapidly.

Now that they've met, Ono Takeshi doesn't mind helping this couple from their past lives; it's quite interesting, isn't it?

After finishing their meal, both parties said their goodbyes.

Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru rushed back to the Metropolitan Police Department, where they would now focus on the "Shusou-ro" case.

Meanwhile, Takeshi Ono took Kaori Shinmei to the airport—she was going to visit her parents in Amelie.

If I were to win the Edgar Allan Poe Award, it might take some time.

Ono Takeshi wanted to go with him, but Shinmei Kaori refused, as the girl didn't want to interfere with his work.

The Onino Group was too busy with its affairs to leave, so Onino Takeshi could only rush over when he had a spare moment.

Shortly after the group left, a group of elementary school students strode into the store with an air of nonchalance...

……

After bidding a reluctant farewell to Shinmei Kaori, Onino Takeshi went home to rest for a while, and it was already evening.

Oni Takeshi drove to a Western restaurant.

He invited Yusaku Kudo and his wife Yukiko Kudo.

The success of "The Vanished She" naturally deserves thanks to these two contributors.

Moreover, the two were about to return to America, so this meal could be considered a farewell feast.

They had originally planned to meet with the Mori couple, but unfortunately, Kogoro Mori already had plans, and Eri Kisaki also had a case to handle, so they had to postpone it until later.

After parking his conspicuous "Ladybug" car, Ono Takeshi got out without changing his expression, ignoring the strange looks from those around him.

He's gotten used to it by now, after all this time.

And you know what, Ai Haibara actually looks pretty good after the makeover, so Takeshi Onino didn't bother to repaint her.

Upon entering the store, I found that Ono Takeshi had already made a reservation.

The Kudo couple arrived shortly afterward.

The arrival of the two immediately caused a sensation at the scene, and it took quite a while for things to calm down.

Yukiko Kudo seemed used to it, but Yusaku Kudo couldn't help but give Takeshi Onino a wry smile: "You've really put me in a terrible situation. Now I'm surrounded by people wherever I go."

Of course, this was mostly a joke; starring in "The Vanished She" was his own choice, and he doesn't regret it.

Upon hearing this, Ono Takeshi laughed and said, "I'm not taking the blame for this. Brother-in-law Kudo, you are a world-renowned mystery novelist. Isn't it normal for you to run into fans wherever you go?"

Kudo Yusaku raised his hand and tapped him, then chuckled to himself.

The two sides were already very familiar with each other, and the initial wariness that the Kudo couple had towards Onino Takeshi had long since disappeared. If they still couldn't figure out what kind of person he was after spending so much time together, Kudo Yusaku and Onino Yusaku might as well retire early.

Haven't you noticed that Conan doesn't like hanging around Takeshi Onino anymore?

Is it really necessary for the head of a conglomerate to be a member of the Black Organization?
The two chatted and laughed, getting along well.

Ono Takeshi once again expressed his sincere gratitude to the two, but they waved their hands and did not take credit for it.

Kudo Yusaku sincerely said, "Brother Onino, you are the greatest contributor!"

I deeply admire his willingness to go to such lengths for a woman he's barely even met.

Oni Takeshi smiled and said, "I just couldn't stand it."

"It's easier said than done. How many people can actually do it these days?"

Kudo Yusaku sighed deeply, making no attempt to hide his admiration for Onino Takeshi.

Yukiko Kudo chuckled and said, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Takeru-nii!"

Oni Takeshi felt a little embarrassed by the compliments from the two.

Amidst their laughter and conversation, a group of people entered from outside, catching the attention of the three.

Oni Takeshi raised an eyebrow and spotted a familiar figure among them.

It's Kogoro Mouri!

Did this guy also arrange to meet here? What a coincidence!

Kogoro Mouri also saw Takeshi Ono and the other two, and showed a surprised expression as well.

He strode forward and asked, "What are you all doing here?"

"Yes, what a coincidence."

Oni no Takeshi shrugged.

"Brother Mori, didn't you say you were going to your classmate's bachelor party? I thought you were going to meet at a karaoke bar or an izakaya or something."

Kogoro Mouri awkwardly scratched the back of his head, vehemently denying it: "Why would I go to a place like that..."

Seeing the three people's disdainful looks, his voice unconsciously lowered.

"Okay, actually it's because my fiancée, who's also here, came, so we didn't go to our usual nightclub..."

Good grief, you've gone straight to nightclubs! Just like you, Kogoro Mouri!

Is this a case of someone separating from their own family and trying to break up their classmates too?

Oni no Takeshi thought to himself, "These guys really want to have a wild time on their last night before the wedding!"

As expected, those who can hang out with Kogoro Mouri are not exactly respectable people.

Yukiko Kudo crossed her arms: "Does Eri know you frequent places like this?"

Kogoro Mouri glanced away absently, pretending not to hear.

Pointing to his other companions, he tried to change the subject: "That's my classmate, Banba Raita. He's getting married tomorrow, and next to him is his fiancée, Kamon Hatsune."

Following his finger, Ono Takeshi saw the newlyweds.

They were the same age as Kogoro Mouri, but the groom-to-be had a thin face and a full beard, giving him a somewhat frivolous appearance.

The bride-to-be was quite pretty and dressed very fashionably, but she wasn't very tall, only about 1.4 meters.

The two looked very affectionate and loving.

"Hey, Banba, Hatsune Miku, come here! Aren't you fans of Takeshi Onino? Look who's here!"

When Banba Raita and Kamon Hatsune heard the voice, they turned around and immediately saw Oni Takeshi. Their eyes lit up and they hurriedly walked over.

"Is it really Coach Onino?!"

The two looked excited and seemed to be fans of Takeshi Onino.

Ono Takeshi has always been very friendly to his fans. He not only agreed to their requests for autographs and photos, but also sincerely wished them a long and happy marriage and generously gave them a gift of money.

The two immediately expressed their deepest gratitude.

The excitement on his face was impossible to hide.

They were incredibly lucky to run into Takeshi Ono, not only getting his autograph but also those of Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo.

It's simply the best wedding gift.

After exchanging words for a while, Kogoro Mouri and his reluctant companion, Raita Banba, finally left.

"It seems that Brother Ono Takeshi is the most popular."

Yusaku Kudo's words were tinged with sarcasm.

Ono Takeshi smiled slightly, his gaze quietly falling on Banba Raita and Kamon Hatsune, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

The scene felt somewhat familiar to him.

Moreover, the presence of Kogoro Mouri made one truly worry for his friends.

Have we run into another case?

After glancing at the two happy-looking newlyweds, who were full of expectations for the future, a sudden thought flashed through Ono Takeshi's mind, and the image of a dark-faced boy appeared in his mind.

Suddenly, a strange expression appeared on his face.

This is the most ridiculous episode ever!

(End of this chapter)