Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"That looks so cool!"

Genta Kojima curiously peered out the window and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Tong Yao and the others curiously gathered around the window. At that moment, Yui quickly noticed the head-mounted device hanging above the seat in the middle of the game pod and exclaimed in realization:

"Sure enough, although it looks like a very large gaming pod, the core is still the helmet!"

Upon hearing Yui's words, everyone examined the game pod even more closely and indeed found the helmet-like device she had mentioned.

"By stimulating the brain's neural signals with a head-mounted device, thereby simulating the five senses, a complete immersive effect can be achieved!"

Upon seeing the strangely familiar equipment, Yui enthusiastically began to introduce it to everyone, but at the same time, she couldn't help but ask with some doubt:

"However, the reason for using such a large gaming pod is that the processor cannot yet be miniaturized?"

"And the connecting cables are also very thick. Is there really that much data to be transmitted?"

"Or is this what they call the 'packaging effect'?"

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As Conan and the others watched Yui constantly spouting various technical terms, their gazes towards her gradually became strange.

Is this kid really just an ordinary child?

Perhaps sensing this atmosphere, Yui looked up at everyone, tilting her head slightly in confusion, and said:

"What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

"Yui, you're so professional! Did you specifically study this kind of knowledge?"

Yui shook her head and said:

"These are all fairly basic pieces of knowledge."

"Hey, is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Ayumi Yoshida and the others exchanged puzzled glances, while Conan couldn't help but think to himself:

What kind of basic knowledge is this!

After this brief interlude, the group continued walking and soon entered the party hall.

By this time, there were already quite a few people standing in the hall. Waiters carrying trays full of wine glasses moved through the crowd. Although I didn't know the name of the wine, it was definitely not a low-quality wine that was being served to the attendees.

Kogoro Mouri's eyes lit up immediately. Without any hesitation, he took two glasses of wine from the tray of the waiter passing by him, and immediately drank one glass in one gulp, letting out a satisfied sigh.

"ha--!"

"As expected of a gathering of elites, the wines served are all of the finest quality!"

Ran Mouri somewhat disapproved and warned him:

"It seems like high-ranking police officers are coming today, so be careful not to drink too much!"

"I know that you won't get drunk from drinking good wine!"

Kogoro Mouri replied with a chuckle, suggesting that Ran Mouri's warning was a bit too late.

Seeing this, she could only sigh deeply.

On the other side, Genta Kojima noticed the food on the table and his eyes lit up as well:

"I guess the food here is all you can eat! I'm so lucky!"

As he spoke, he happily began to devour his food.

Meanwhile, Ayumi Yoshida's attention was focused on the other side of the hall, and she said:

"The lucky ones are the kids over there."

The group was immediately drawn to her words and followed her gaze. They saw a group of children dressed as well as adults gathered in the center of the hall, lining up to receive something that looked like a badge from the staff.

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya said:

"Those must be the kids who were selected to experience the game. They're probably receiving badges that qualify them to participate."

After glancing over there, Kogoro Mouri exclaimed in surprise:

"The grandson of the deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Department, the grandson of a financial tycoon, and the son of a ruling party politician—the future of Japan's second and third generations—almost all of them are here."

Ai Haibara looked at the children with a cold expression, and was about to say something when she was interrupted by a nursery rhyme.

Nursery Rhyme happily said:

"So, as long as I get that badge, I can participate in the game, right?"

Then, she said to Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Ritsuka, let's go play now!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and nodded:

"Okay, be careful."

"I understand. Okay, Jack, Lily, Hata, Yui, let's go!"

After receiving Fujimaru Ritsuka's permission, Tongyao happily called the others to begin their mission. Before leaving, the group made sure to say goodbye to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"Goodbye, Ritsuka-neechan!"

"Mom, let's go play!"

"See you later, reindeer!"

"Lady Ritsuka, we'll be going now!"

A few little ones ran off to the children who had received game badges amidst farewells, while the others who remained looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka with some confusion because of her unique nicknames.

"Mom, reindeer, Lady Ritsuka?"

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly and smiled helplessly:

"They just like to call me by their own name, and I'm used to it."

"Is this so"

The group nodded, seemingly understanding, though still somewhat puzzled. However, seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't seem inclined to say more, they refrained from asking further questions.

But then Conan suddenly discovers an important problem.

Fujimaru Ritsuka originally said that few of the children in her family called her "older sister", so he thought that Fujimaru Ritsuka was being ostracized within the family.

But now it seems the result is probably the complete opposite of his guess.

The reason these children rarely call her "older sister" is probably because Fujimaru Ritsuka is very popular with them, so they prefer to call her by her name or use a more affectionate nickname.

Furthermore, judging from Yui's address of Fujimaru Ritsuka as "Ritsuka-sama," Fujimaru Ritsuka is probably a highly respected figure within the family.

Conan frowned slightly. Although the current situation had somewhat resolved some of his doubts, even more questions were now before him.

For example, the situation of the little girl named Jack, which he had been very concerned about.

Sigh, won't this go on forever?

I don't know what I was doing today. I woke up at noon and dawdled until the afternoon.

Numb

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 231 The Despairing Second Generation, the Righteous Sonoko Suzuki

Shortly after Tong Yao and the others left, Yoshida Ayumi and the other children also realized what Tong Yao meant.

"Since we can play as long as we have game badges, why don't we just trade with other kids who have badges?"

"That's right, I didn't know there was such a way!"

"Let's get started, or it'll be too late!"

With that, Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta followed closely behind Tongyao and the others, trying to find a way to obtain their badges.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mouri Ran had just seen the little ones off when they were immediately greeted by an acquaintance.

"Ran, Ritsuka!"

"Garden!"

Sonoko Suzuki, who attended the press conference, wore a gorgeous red backless dress, adorned with emerald earrings and a necklace, perfectly showcasing the elegance of the heiress of the Suzuki Group. It would have been even more perfect if she could have removed her headband.

However, the moment she happily waved and greeted the group, her carefree and easygoing nature was instantly revealed.

As she walked towards them, the group noticed the game badge she wore on her left shoulder. Ran Mouri asked curiously:

"Sonoko, were you chosen too?"

"Yes, because the Suzuki Foundation is one of the sponsors of this game's development."

Sonoko Suzuki reached out and touched the badge, replying with a smile.

This answer was not surprising to everyone, after all, it was the famous Suzuki Group, and it would be strange if it were not involved.

At the same time, Sonoko Suzuki also noticed Mash, the unfamiliar face standing next to Ritsuka Fujimaru, and asked her with some curiosity:

"Who is this?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka introduced with a smile:

“Her name is Mashu, and she is my family.”

Mashu then introduced herself:

“My name is Mash Kyrielight. Just call me Mash. Nice to meet you.”

Ran Mouri, knowing her best friend's personality, added with a smile:

“Mash is also very capable. She helped us subdue a murderer at the supermarket before.”

"Hey, that's awesome!"

Sonoko Suzuki's eyes lit up immediately, and she smiled at Mashu:

"My name is Suzuki Sonoko, you can just call me Sonoko, nice to meet you."