Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Before the celebration, Ai stayed by Shoichi's side.

Because she was afraid that Zheng Yi was just teasing her.

They deliberately say things that are hard to believe, but in reality, they secretly hire assassins to kill people.

To ensure that Shoichi doesn't do anything unnecessary, Ai stays with him the whole time.

During this time, Zheng Yi also experienced how clingy Ai was.

Even when she went to the toilet, Ai would eavesdrop outside the door, making Shoichi a little embarrassed.

But after leaving the restroom, Ai denied her infatuation to the death.

The day of the celebration finally arrived.

Akemi Miyano drove to the celebration party. While in the car, Ai kept talking to Shoichi on the phone, worried that Shoichi might do something underhanded during this time.

"Ai, you and Shoichi have been getting along really well these past few days," Akemi said with a smile.

"No."

Ai put down the phone expressionlessly, took her sister's hand, and walked into the celebration party.

Akemi blinked.

This is more than just a good relationship; she's never seen her sister so clingy before.

She always followed Zheng Yi, and even when they went out together, she kept talking to Zheng Yi on the phone.

Akemi even felt that her younger sister had been replaced.

She stroked Ai's brown hair and asked, "You haven't turned back into your original self during this time, have you?"

"No." Ai shook her head and said, "The antidote's effect is temporary. I'm worried that if I take too much of the antidote, my body will develop resistance."

"By the way, sister, why are you asking this?"

"nothing."

Akemi smiled and shook her head.

If Ai Haibara didn't turn back to her original form, what happened between her and Masakazu that made her so dependent on him?

Mingmei was completely baffled.

She stroked Ai's head and asked directly, "Why did your relationship with Masakazu suddenly become so good?"

“I don’t get along with him very well,” Ai said.

Just a regular roommate.

They just lived in a villa and saw each other every day.

Akemi's eyelashes fluttered once again.

Is it really not good?
Of course, Ai wouldn't tell her older sister why she was so clingy.

She suddenly broke free from her sister's hand, took out her phone, and called Zheng Yi.

"A surprise inspection? You're not doing anything bad, are you?" Ai asked.

"No, I wouldn't lie to you. I've always used Conan before." Shoichi's tone was helpless.

"Ai, you've been a bit too clingy these past few days. If you keep this up, I'll arrange for you to go on a business trip."

Ai pouted.

It's not surprising that people are cautious about such mystical matters.

This is something that science cannot explain.

Akemi had been observing her younger sister.

He'd only put his phone down a few minutes ago, and he was already on the phone with Zheng Yi again.

Has my younger sister developed a severe dependence on Zheng Yi?

Ai noticed her sister's strange look.

She naturally put away her phone, took out a hat and put it on, and also took out a mask and glasses.

It's wrapped up so tightly; it looks like they're up to no good.

Akemi was confused.

"Should I 'dress up' myself too?" Akemi asked.

"No need," Ai said.

If someone really died inside, it's highly suspicious that the older woman, an adult, was wrapped up so tightly.

"What exactly are you doing here?" Akemi asked, puzzled.

My sister isn't one to frequent such lively places.

Even when meeting her, I prefer to enjoy the time alone with my sister, with Zheng Yi being the only one present.

"Let's verify something," Ai said.

"what?"

"It's just a trivial matter, so please don't ask anymore, sister." Ai rubbed her head against Akemi's hand, trying to charm Akemi into stopping her from asking any more questions.

Akemi smiled from the bottom of her heart.

I feel like my younger sister has been spoiled by Zheng Yi.

My younger sister never used to act cute like this before, not even when she was little.

We arrived at the reception hall.

There were a lot of people inside, and Ai frowned as she saw many club presidents and similar figures.

With so many company presidents, won't they be implicated?
Then he saw Conan acting suspiciously.

Although Conan was eating pastries with Ran, his mind was clearly elsewhere.

Its head was unconsciously looking around, as if it were searching for someone.

Ai understands that Conan is looking for Representative Takada.

Shoichi had already spoken to Conan, subtly suggesting that Representative Takada might be connected to the organization.

Moreover, Zheng Yi's statement was quite conservative.

The use of words like "suspected" and "possible" left a lot of room for maneuver.

Moreover, Ai has already come to believe in Ran's luck.

She stayed by Zheng Yi's side the whole time and knew that Zheng Yi hadn't done anything to tamper with the odds of winning.

Xiaolan got the invitation to the celebration party through sheer luck.

The metaphysics that Zhengyi believed in turned out to be true.

Thinking of Shoichi, Ai unconsciously took out her phone.

Akemi's gaze unconsciously drifted towards her younger sister.

"Cough cough."

Xiao Ai coughed and put her phone away.

It's too late for Zheng Yi to do anything now.

Akemi felt this was very strange.

She pointed to Xiaolan not far away and said, "Your classmate is here too, would you like to go over and say hello?"

"No, thank you," Ai said.

Today, she will hide in the shadows and observe secretly.

Akemi tapped Ai's head with her finger.

Something's been really strange today.

"Okay, let's go a little further away so that Ran doesn't notice us," Ai said.

"Ok."

Akemi listened to her sister and hid in a corner of the celebration party.

Although it was in a corner, the events that took place at the congratulatory meeting were immediately visible.

The location is excellent.

Ai looked around, searching for Representative Takada's location.

At the same time, she kept looking at the other people, trying to guess which one might be the murderer.

But she couldn't find it at all before the murder occurred.

She took out her phone and sent an email to Zheng Yi.

[Will someone really come to kill Representative Takada? — Ai Haibara]

It will happen. —Zhengyi

Ai doesn't have the same confidence as Masakazu.

She thought for a moment and asked, "Don't you feel any remorse for killing someone this way?" — Ai Haibara

Why is that? — Zheng Yi

[Because Conan is around, people are bound to die. Since someone has to die, why can't it be someone I hate? —Shoichi]

Ai pouted.

How do you know that someone will definitely die?

You trust Conan a little too much, don't you?

"She's chatting with Masakazu again," Akemi said quietly.

She doesn't understand.

Since my sister can't be separated from Zheng Yi for even a second, why did she come here with me?
"No." Ai shook her head.

After putting away his phone, he said:
"It was Zheng Yi who contacted me to chat." (End of Chapter)