The world of science is unscientific

A painting is displayed on a shelf, with several images of unknown meaning.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing that Kazuha Toyama had been spacing out since earlier, Ai Haibara couldn't help but ask.

"Huh?" Kazuha Toyama shook her head. "It's nothing, Ai. I just remembered that I and Heiji came to Kyoto eight years ago."

Was there anything special about that time?

“Of course there is,” Toyama Kazuha said through gritted teeth. “Heiji actually abandoned me and ran away, he’s nowhere to be seen.”

Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone present still heard it.

But it's all for the best. Kogoro Mouri is currently in a daze, and with Kazuha Toyama's interference, he immediately has a way out.

"Can you all please be quiet?"

Ran Mouri was a little skeptical of her father's abilities. "Dad, can you find it before the day after tomorrow?"

"You...don't worry, I can definitely solve this kind of puzzle," Kogoro Mouri waved his hand. "You guys are just getting in the way here, go find something to do."

"Oh, right, Yusuke, you stay."

Yusuke Suzuki: "..."

He thought Kogoro Mouri was so tough, but it turns out he still wants to ask him for help?

After hearing this, Sonoko Suzuki went along with it, since she had long since wanted to leave. "That's right, that's right. Let the professionals handle the professional matters. I think we should go out and have a good look around Kyoto."

"Conan, you're coming too, right?" Ran Mouri asked Conan, who had been pretending to be invisible.

"I think I'll pass. I've made plans to go fishing with the kids from the neighborhood."

Conan made up a lie: what's the point of going to Kyoto? Since his friend is already tied up with Uncle Mori, he can only go find Heiji Hattori to hang out with.

Indeed, it's more comfortable for boys to hang out with other boys.

He also wanted to investigate the case of Genji Hotaru, as he felt that the theft of Yakushi Nyorai was related to the case of Genji Hotaru.

"You've made friends so quickly, huh?" Ran Mouri completely ignored the fact that Conan hadn't even gone out. "Then you'd better be careful."

"Where's Ai? Do you want to come with us?"

"I'm fine with anything..."

Ai Haibara glanced at Yusuke Suzuki and saw that he was smiling at her, so she returned a sweet smile.

After the girls left, Conan also sneaked out.

Soon only the master and apprentice remained in the room.

"Hey, Yusuke, do you have any clues?" Kogoro Mouri propped his head up with one hand and held the paper up to the sunlight with the other, trying to see something new.

Yusuke Suzuki couldn't quite recall it at the moment.

After all, Crossroads in the Labyrinth didn't leave as deep an impression on him as the previous ones; he only vaguely remembered them.

However, give him time, and he'll eventually remember.

If all else fails, he'll solve the puzzle himself; it's not like he can't solve it.

But now all he can do is shake his head.

"not yet."

"Is that so..." Kogoro Mouri sighed, lowering his head, and said in a low voice, "Shall we... go... have a drink?"

"Don't even think about it!"

At that moment, Ran Mouri came in from outside the door.

"Xiaolan!?"

The bumbling detective never expected his daughter to suddenly return. "Didn't you all go out?"

"I was planning to go out... but," Ran Mouri said helplessly, "it's already dark outside."

Yusuke Suzuki was already used to it and made no comment.

Although in his eyes, only about four hours had passed since he arrived in Kyoto in the morning, it was still not dusk.

But so what if it gets dark? It doesn't really matter.

We had dinner at the temple that evening.

The taste is still good.

Even before going to bed that night, Kogoro Mouri was still trying to figure out the secret on that piece of paper. Whether it was true or not, at least he had done his job well in front of his client.

Heiji Hattori arrived around lunchtime and was given a severe scolding by Kazuha Toyama.

This guy was as happy as ever when he saw Conan, grabbed Conan and wouldn't let go, and in the end the two of them just slept together.

As for Suzuki Yusuke, he originally wanted to enjoy a single room, but Haibara Ai came over.

Previously, Ai Haibara had asked to sleep with Yusuke Suzuki when they went out, so no one thought there was anything wrong with it.

The window was half-open, and a cool night breeze gently swept through every corner of the room.

It's a little chilly.

Seeing Suzuki Yusuke staring at the ceiling with his head in his hands, Ai Haibara simply climbed into his bed.

"Have you had a good time these past few days?" Suzuki Yusuke didn't know what to say, so he just asked casually.

“I’m so happy,” Ai Haibara sighed after finding a comfortable position in his arms. “Life is so different now than before.”

Does that include the period of studying abroad?

"Of course, but how did you know I studied in the United States?"

Yusuke Suzuki was speechless for a moment, wondering how he had suddenly let something slip.

Ai Haibara was sent abroad for further studies by the organization when she was young, something that a young man like her should not know.

How should he answer...? He thought quickly, and then he had an idea!

“I heard it from… Piske.”

"Pisco?"

"Yes, after he found you, he immediately protected you and then handed you over to me. After I took you home, I went there again in disguise, but he had already been shot."

"On his deathbed, he told me a lot about you."

Ai Haibara suddenly sighed, "Although I don't have much interaction with him, he's really a very good person."

Yusuke Suzuki gave a wry smile. That old guy Pisco, he should be able to rest in peace after he dies with a "good guy" card from Ai Haibara.

After all, this wicked old man is bound to go to hell, and it's not unreasonable for a little angel like Ai Haibara to reduce her sentence a bit.

Chapter 237 Is this even possible?

The more they say this, the more they seem to repeat it.

The two huddled under the covers and whispered to each other for a long time.

The next day, Ai Haibara was still a little listless when she woke up, but it was time for her to get up.

After all, she had accepted Ran Mouri's invitation.

It wouldn't be a very good thing to say you're not going now.

Kogoro Mouri was still fast asleep, so Heiji Hattori and Conan persuaded Yusuke Suzuki to go out with them.

"Didn't you make plans to go fishing with your friends?"

Yusuke Suzuki glanced at Conan and said coldly.

"Ah...this...I..."

Conan was dumbfounded by the question. Wasn't this just asking a sore spot? He didn't believe that Suzuki Yusuke couldn't see through his lie from yesterday!

There's definitely a conspiracy behind bringing this up now.

What could it be?

It's most likely a threat, right?

She threatened him by telling Xiaolan on her.

Absolutely!

"It was canceled at the last minute," Heiji Hattori said, putting his arm around Conan's shoulder. "Right?"

"Yes...yes, it was canceled at the last minute."

Yusuke Suzuki remained noncommittal, put on his black coat, and said, "Let's go."

The weather was still quite nice today, and Hattori Heiji shared some of the clues he had gathered from his investigation yesterday on the way.

However, it has little reference value.

The Genji member who died in Kyoto was identified as a sushi restaurant owner and was quite familiar with Hattori Heiji.

One of the reasons why Blackie was so eager to come to Kyoto with Suzuki Yusuke was that he wanted to avenge that boss.

The three of them walked along the road, attracting the attention of many girls.

Of course, it's mainly because of Yusuke Suzuki.

Perhaps because of Ai Haibara, his cold demeanor had diminished considerably today, making him appear more sunny and approachable.

"Yusuke-nii, you're really popular," Hattori Heiji teased, then turned the topic to the piece of paper, "Do you guys have any ideas about the design on it?"

"We only have a rough direction right now," Conan said, offering his opinion. "If the Buddha statue was stolen by Genji's Hotaru, then perhaps we can find clues in places related to Yoshitsune and Benkei."

"Unfortunately, neither Yusuke nor I are familiar with Kyoto at all."

Yusuke Suzuki tapped Conan on the head. "What are you saying? Don't just make assumptions about me like that, okay?"

"So you're very familiar with Kyoto?" Conan was surprised. "That shouldn't be the case."

"I'm not familiar with Kyoto."

Conan: "..."