The world of science is unscientific

Even though Ran Mouri wasn't going to sleep with him tonight anyway.

But... it just feels awkward!

Seeing that Ai Haibara had agreed, Ran Mouri pulled up a chair and sat down without saying a word, and even asked Conan to move to Yusuke Suzuki's side.

Conan and Yusuke Suzuki: Who wants to sit with that guy?!

Just then, a pretty young woman muttered to herself while holding her phone, "I think it's about time to go back."

She is Masafumi Emoto's older sister, and her name is Aya Emoto.

They were sitting not far from Suzuki Yusuke and the others, and their voices could be heard.

As soon as Ran Mouri turned her gaze away, Masafumi Emoto walked up to his sister and complained, "Sis, what are you saying? It's rare for us to come out for some fresh air, isn't it?"

“But,” Jiang Bencai’s eyes showed a hint of hesitation, “I’m not too comfortable leaving Kota alone at home.”

Ran Mouri looked at Conan and asked, "Is he your brother?"

“No, it’s my five-year-old cousin,” Jiang Bencai explained. “His parents went abroad for work, so he’s staying at my house temporarily.”

I know this very well!

Ran Mouri then turned her gaze to Ai Haibara.

Look, I have two right next to me.

So Conan and Ai's situation is so common in Japan?

It seems there's no need to overthink it. Things like Shinichi turning into Conan are just nonsense.

Yusuke Suzuki had already sensed that the case was about to be opened, and planned to hurry up and finish the remaining food.

At this moment, Takagi Wataru poured a glass of wine for Emoto Aya, saying, "Since dinner has already been prepared for Kota, there's no need to worry too much."

Let's put work behind us today.

Wataru Takagi could easily play the role of Jinpei Matsuda; he's good-looking and has a kind of honest and upright demeanor.

As a result, Emoto Aya blushed, and Sato Miwako's cold gaze also came over.

How could a mature 28-year-old woman not see the underlying meaning?

Adding to the fact that Takagi Wataru, who was also attacked by her gaze, spilled his drink, she simply went along with it and said, "I think I'd better go back."

But what she said next attracted everyone's attention.

"After all, something so strange happened before."

The attendees were either police officers, detectives, or family members of detectives.

I am very sensitive to words like 'strange'.

Moreover, ordinary people will naturally be curious.

Seeing that the conversation had already started, Masafumi Emoto simply began to speak freely.

According to Kota, a kind uncle gave him a very precious Kamen Rider battle card, a limited edition, because he helped pick up his wallet.

It's the same card that the three kids used to help Suzuki Yusuke get the 'Cocoon' game qualification.

Later, that kind uncle even took Haotai home, treated him to cake, and asked him about the layout of his house, where the emails were placed, and even his birthday.

This goes beyond simply offering food to children as a way of expressing gratitude.

That battle card alone is worth a fortune.

EW is just starting out in the tokusatsu (special effects) field, but it has already begun producing and promoting related merchandise.

Later, they will also release merchandise such as the Ultraman Dyna battle card series.

After listening briefly, Ai Haibara looked at Yusuke Suzuki and said, "It sounds like they're planning to break into a house. If they do it today, Kota might be in danger."

She said it was a hypothetical, but she was actually pretty sure it would be today.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Bencai became even more anxious. "I've tried calling home several times but haven't been able to get through, which is why I want to go back."

"Then we definitely have to go and take a look."

Sato Miwako stood up, supporting herself on the table, her expression serious.

She has always acted this way in the face of such situations.

"Yumi!"

She shook Miyamoto Yumi, who was slumped over the table, but received no response. She sighed, "This girl is no good."

Looking up again, Kogoro Mouri and Kazunobu Chiba both looked drunk, so they were probably not reliable.

Sato Miwako could only look at Suzuki Yusuke.

"Let's go, I'll go with you."

Yusuke Suzuki stood up and pointed at Wataru Takagi, saying, "You and I will go together in the same car and check out the situation."

"it is good!"

Takagi Wataru almost instinctively wanted to salute, but then realized that it wasn't working hours and he wasn't facing Inspector Megure.

In terms of mobilization efficiency, apart from Inspector Megure and Shiratori Ninzaburo, no one in all of Tokyo can be faster than them.

As soon as he got in the car, Takagi Wataru habitually adopted a non-speeding stance, asking, "Are you familiar with the road? Do you need me to give you directions?"

"No need, I've memorized the entire map of Tokyo."

Yusuke Suzuki stepped on the gas, and the Porsche launched off.

Takagi Wataru looked completely bewildered, feeling like he had heard something outrageous.

Soon, the destination was reached.

Takagi Wataru got out of the car and rushed upstairs. He knocked on the door first, and only opened it with the key that Emoto Aya had given him after confirming there was no answer.

"Haota!"

He started shouting as soon as he entered the room, while simultaneously searching each room.

No one was found.

"There's a problem, but not a big one."

When Takagi Wataru returned to view, Suzuki Yusuke called out to him, pointing to the computer screen that was lit up.

"what?"

Takagi Wataru moved closer, then his eyes widened.

The computer screen displayed the message: 'Your cousin is in my hands. Prepare one million yuan and wait for my contact. Call the police or I'll kill him!'

"Kidnapping!?"

Takagi Wataru immediately sensed something was wrong. Kidnapping is a big deal in any country, let alone kidnapping a child.

"Now we don't need to call the police."

Yusuke Suzuki patted Wataru Takagi on the shoulder. "Wait for our contact."

"How do you still have time to say such leisurely things..." Takagi Wataru said with some dissatisfaction.

But this dissatisfaction quickly disappeared.

Because Suzuki Yusuke's words left him with no way to refute them.

"I'll pay this million. Once the hostages return, we'll try to get it back."

I'll pay one million...

It's said so casually.

But Suzuki Yusuke actually had that ability.

Even if the kidnappers demand a ransom of 100 million, they could actually come up with the money.

As a result, Takagi Wataru felt much more relaxed.

Kidnapping is one thing, kidnapping and murder is another.

The difference in sentencing between these two categories can be very significant.

The criminal only wanted 100 million; there was absolutely no reason for him to harm the hostage.

If the intention was to murder the hostages, there was absolutely no need to use a mere million as a pretext.

Having a friend who is incredibly wealthy is truly reassuring.

Chapter 763 The Case in Progress

Takagi Wataru sighed briefly in his heart, then became troubled again.

Based on the previous line of thought, the prisoner's real goal might not actually be money.

Just then, a bustling sound came from outside the door; it was Sato Miwako and the others.

As soon as she entered, Sato Miwako asked anxiously in a loud voice, "Takagi, has Kota been found yet!?"

Kogoro Mouri, who followed closely behind, also asked the same question.

The drunkenness on his face has completely disappeared.

Yusuke Suzuki glanced around and didn't see Ran Mouri or Ai Haibara. It seemed they had stayed at the restaurant to take care of Kazunobu Chiba and Yumi Miyamoto.

fair enough.

He felt at ease with Ai Haibara by Ran Mouri's side.

Besides Ran Mouri's considerable fighting ability, it was also due to the amulet given to her by Akako Koizumi.

As for Mami... we can't really count on her; she didn't show up when Vermouth caused trouble last time.

Of course, the reason wasn't with Mami, but rather that Ai Haibara herself didn't summon Mami.

As a scientist, my wife would definitely turn to her own mind for help when faced with adversity.

Ai Haibara either had no idea about asking a ghost for help, or she thought it was too outrageous and not very reliable.

Another reason is that Ai Haibara genuinely doesn't want others to take risks for her.