Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

"Um... I think I should go in first and change my clothes."

Shinichiro gave an awkward laugh. Changing clothes together inside was a bit abstract and hard to accept.

Shinichi Kudo realized he was being a bit too hasty. "Ha...haha...thank you for your trouble."

They changed clothes pretty quickly.

He was quick to teach the lines, after all, Shinichi Kudo himself had an exceptional memory.

In fact, he had already memorized the last four or five pages of the script in those few minutes, but since Shinichiro was teaching him out of good intentions, he couldn't refuse.

"Alright, alright, the Black Knight is about to make his entrance. Hurry up and put your helmet on."

Having given up resistance, Sonoko Suzuki continued to arrange for the performers to appear according to the show's rhythm.

Actually, she really hoped that Shinichi Kudo would appear as a knight; Ran would definitely be very surprised and happy later.

As long as Ran is happy, she's fine with anything; letting Kudo off the hook is no big deal.

"It's almost time to go on stage..."

Shinichi Kudo took a deep breath and put on his helmet.

Xiaolan, I'm here.

...

stage.

Ran Mouri is surrounded by a group of soldiers.

The audience was deeply moved, and Kazuha Toyama was so eager to rush up and save Ran Mouri from her predicament.

Just then, a spotlight suddenly shone down.

The scene fell silent for a moment, then the black-clad knight descended from the sky and killed the soldier below with a single sword stroke.

The remaining soldiers exclaimed, "So it's the Black Knight!" and then scattered and fled. That's how a simple scene of showing off came about.

Ran Mouri, unaware that the black-clad knight in front of her had been replaced by Shinichi Kudo, was still reciting her lines with great emotion.

However, Shinichi Kudo himself had completely forgotten his lines.

Finally... finally I've come to your side in my original form...

Xiaolan, I like you.

Shinichi Kudo was already planning to reveal his identity, and now, bursting with courage, he pulled Ran Mouri into his arms!

Ran Mouri paused for a moment, then instinctively tried to break free.

Although she also wanted to annoy Shinichi Kudo, she still removed those hugging and similar actions from the plot design.

But a sense of peace suddenly welled up in her heart.

Ran Mouri blushed and whispered, "Dr. Araide...this isn't like the script..."

Shinichi Kudo's heart was racing, and he was too nervous to speak.

This was the first time he had ever hugged a girl he liked.

Ran Mouri, having absolutely no experience, could only ask Sonoko Suzuki backstage for help, but Sonoko excitedly urged her to continue.

She glanced at the audience, only to find that Conan had already left.

You're not even willing to watch the whole performance I've prepared?

Let's just continue like this then!

Ran Mouri was still angry, so she stopped being coy and continued reciting her lines.

She's now focused on finishing the storyline.

Next up is the kissing scene!

"Blah blah blah..."

"If you still remember the vows we made when we were young, please leave proof of your love on my lips now!"

Shinichi Kudo's eyes, hidden beneath his mask, suddenly widened.

Is it really, Xiaolan?

Then I'll really kiss you!

Kogoro Mouri, sitting in the audience, was already trying to break through the combined blockade of Kazuha Toyama and Heiji Hattori.

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"This is outrageous! This is utterly outrageous!!!"

Ran Mouri tiptoed closer, becoming more hesitant as she got, her heart pounding.

Shinichi Kudo leaned closer, wanting to make the kiss a reality.

"Ah~!!!"

Suddenly, a piercing scream rang out from the audience.

Shinichi Kudo quickly shielded Ran Mouri behind him and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Hattori Heiji, who was below the stage, acted even faster and had already rushed over.

"Kazuha, call the police immediately!"

...

Metropolitan Police Department.

Higashino Ning had just returned from fishing with a large group of detectives.

It's almost five o'clock. I'll come back, rest a bit, have some fun, and then head home.

No sooner had he sat down than a policewoman rushed over in a panic.

"Inspector Higashino! We just received a call reporting a fatality at Teitan Junior High School!"

Higashino Ning frowned. "Teitan Middle School? School festival?"

The policewoman nodded. "That's right."

Mr. Ke is truly awesome...

Higashino Ning sighed softly, stood up and took stock of the situation, "Takagi, Chiba, and... we're on a mission!"

Everyone saluted on the spot, "Yes, sir!"

Takagi Wataru asked curiously, "Shouldn't we call Inspector Megure?"

Higashino Ning stretched and said, "Let him rest. Let me lead a team and handle some cases on my own."

Go downstairs.

Three police cars sped toward Teitan Junior High School.

The sky is overcast now, a stark contrast to the blazing sunlight of the day.

It's going to rain soon.

Stepping into the theater, Kogoro Mouri felt a little out of place.

"Um... Inspector Higashino... The deceased is over here, please come with me."

Heiji Hattori also felt very awkward and couldn't bring himself to call him "Inspector."

Tsk, what's wrong with this guy?!

Before they parted ways last time, he commented that Higashino Ning was a very good guy.

When they met again, he had already risen to the rank of police inspector!

It's an extremely abstract shift in status.

Chapter 163 The Watch Turns Backward

Heiji Hattori felt awkward and didn't greet him, but Ning Higashino didn't seem to mind.

If you really want to say there's any conflict between him and Blackie... well, there isn't really. It was just that Blackie had acted out of youthful competitiveness.

Moreover, Hattori Heiji had already admitted his mistake and softened his stance by the end of the incident, so Higashino Ning naturally had no need to hold a grudge.

He's an adult; it's rude of him to get angry with a minor.

After a brief nod, Higashino Ning and Mouri Kogoro walked towards the deceased.

Ai Haibara really wanted to come over, but she felt that Higashino Ning was busy with important matters right now, so it was better not to disturb him.

As for eye contact and such...

To be honest, she was a little hesitant.

When she went to Kyushu before, she clearly saw the regret in the eyes of Higashino Ning's five childhood friends from an outsider's perspective.

Now that she's the one being observed, the tenderness hidden in her eyes might just be discovered.

Moreover, she didn't think she could hide her feelings of liking and loving Higashino Ning.

However, Ai Haibara had reservations, while Higashino preferred not to.

To get to the deceased, he had to pass by Ai Haibara. After getting close, he knelt down in front of her and touched her head. "What are you doing here?"

It can be both exhilarating and incredibly surprising to suddenly have your gaze completely captured by someone you like!

"I finished my work and heard from the professor that Sister Xiaolan was going to perform in a play today, so I came to check it out."

Ai Haibara naturally wouldn't directly say that she came to supervise Shinichi Kudo; she could only hint at it.

Higashino Ning didn't need any hints to know why she had come; she was just asking out of necessity.

"Why didn't the professor come?"

"The doctor went to a game launch event."

Why didn't Conan see it either?