Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Just as Lin Xiuyi was about to say, "This is our own business, you don't need to thank us," he was glared at fiercely by Chi Bojinghua.

There was a hint of warning in Ikenami Shizuka's eyes, as if to say that it's not a given that an older sister should thank her younger brother's friends for helping him!
Lin Xiuyi shut his mouth in exasperation, thinking to himself: Who's your brother...?

This silent exchange of glances was all seen by Eri Kisaki.

Looking at Ikeba Shizuka's natural and intimate attitude, and Lin Xiuyi's rare reaction, which was tinged with a sense of being humiliated, she felt a strange displeasure rising in her heart, as if she had been gently poked by something.

The girl couldn't help but let out a soft snort, turning her head to the other side to look at the reflection of the cherry blossoms flowing under the bridge.

Hattori Heizo keenly noticed this subtle atmosphere.

His gaze swept over Lin Xiuyi, Ikebab Shizuka, and the seemingly displeased Eri Kisaki, before a sudden, enlightened smile appeared on his sharply defined face.

Clearly, relying on his excellent insight, he had imagined a complex love triangle and thought he had found the answer.

"A guest of Chibo's family?"

Kawada Hako, however, grasped another key point. She recalled the spacious and imposing Japanese mansion that Hattori Heizo had driven Hayashi Shuichi and Mori Kogoro to the previous night, and couldn't help but mutter to herself,
"She really is a young lady from a wealthy family..."

She had only guessed before, but now it has been confirmed.

"I really don't deserve to be called 'Miss'."

Shizuka Ikenami heard her mutterings and smiled modestly, "Compared to other long-established and prestigious families in Kyoto and Osaka, our Ikenami family is just relying on the legacy of our ancestors, which is really not worth mentioning."

Seeing that Hattori Heizo and the others did not object, she naturally took on the role of guide, leading the group into the bustling crowd and heading towards the okonomiyaki restaurant she had mentioned.

Along the way, Hattori Heizo deliberately slowed down, pulling Hayashi Hideichi down to the back of the group.

He suppressed his smile and asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened at the exhibition hall earlier?"

Lin Xiuyi briefly recounted what had happened: "Although the person has been captured, and the motive seems to stem from a narrow ideology and hostility towards China, I always feel that there may be more to their actions than just simple sabotage. It seems... too deliberate and too reckless."

Hattori Heizo's thick, dark eyebrows furrowed as he pondered, "Your feeling might be right. To cause damage at such an international exhibition would be too conspicuous and have a high failure rate. If it's just about venting anger or expressing a political stance, there are many ways to do it. I have a feeling... this is a pretext, or a test."

“I thought so too,” Lin Xiuyi shook her head helplessly. “However, Officer Chi Bo, who was at the scene, was right about one thing. He said that nine out of ten of those extreme right-wingers are not mentally sound, and the other one is a complete madman. These people have extreme thinking and often act in ways that cannot be judged by common sense. Perhaps… this time it really was just a crazy act of their momentary madness, simply out of extreme hatred towards that country across the sea.”

Hattori Heizo stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

Considering that there is indeed such a group of people in Japanese society with extreme ideas and unpredictable behavior, this reason, though simple and crude, is to some extent a "reasonable" explanation.

"Hmm... that's possible. Anyway, I'll keep an eye out for news in this area."

While the two were talking, they had already followed the group to the old okonomiyaki restaurant.

The shop is small, its decor bearing the marks of time, and the air is filled with the enticing aromas of soy sauce, caramelized bread, and noodles. A skilled chef, dressed in a traditional apron, deftly operates the sizzling spatula on the hot griddle, the food crackling and sizzling, making one's mouth water.

The crowd squeezed around the long counter, and soon, steaming hot, flavorful okonomiyaki was served to them.

Lin Xiuyi didn't pick up her chopsticks immediately. Instead, she carefully observed the chef's movements, paying close attention to everything from the consistency of the batter and the order in which the ingredients were laid out to the timing of flipping the food and the technique for applying the sauce. She was clearly "learning by observation."

Kogoro Mouri eagerly took a big bite, chewed a few times, but then showed a slightly disappointed expression.

"Hmm... the taste is good, much better than what Shuichi makes at the izakaya. However..."

He smacked his lips, comparing them to his memories.

"It doesn't taste as good as the one I had at Ikenami's house last night. The flavor here seems to be... stronger? The texture of the batter is also a bit different."

Upon hearing this, Shizuka Ikenami gracefully used her chopsticks to cut the okonomiyaki in front of her, and explained with a smile,

"Mr. Mori, this is the most authentic and traditional Okonomiyaki flavor. My chef has made some modifications, which may be more in line with modern people's pursuit of health and some refined tastes. For example, the saltiness of the sauce has been reduced and the proportion of the batter has been adjusted to make it fluffier. So the taste will be slightly different."

"I see." Kogoro Mouri suddenly realized, then resumed eating heartily. "But this is delicious too! After all, it's an old shop!"

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal and chatting casually, the conversation of diners at the next table could be faintly heard over.

"...Eat quickly, I heard there's a magic show at the celebration square later!"

"Magic? Who?"

"He seems to be a very young magician, what's his name... Kuroba Toichi? Yes, that's him! The newspapers say he's some kind of genius, a winner of international awards!"

"That sounds interesting, we'd better hurry!"

"magic?"

Reiko, sitting next to Lin Xiuyi, immediately caught this key word. Her big eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly put down her chopsticks, tugged at her brother's arm, and pleaded in an expectant tone.
"Oniichan! Oniichan! I want to see magic too! Shall we go see a magic show?"

"A magic show?" Lin Xiuyi looked at Ikenami Shizuka, a local strongman, with a puzzled expression. "Is this part of the celebration?"

"Yes, there is."

Ikenami Shizuka rested her chin on her hand, carefully recalling the contents of the notice board.

"It is said to be a very famous young magician who has recently risen to fame."

"I remember reading in the newspaper that when he was twenty, he won the highest award at the International Federation of Magic Games and was hailed as a 'genius magician.' His name... should be Kuroba Toichi, that's for sure." (End of Chapter)