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

However, if it is classified as a homicide, then this company president belongs to the type that the more perfect he is, the more suspicious he becomes.

As he pondered this, Conan's thoughts began to resonate with Higashino Ning's.

As someone who had experienced APTX-4869 and had learned about the drug's effects from Ai Haibara, it wasn't surprising that he secretly speculated about its effects.

Of course, his thinking in this direction wasn't entirely because he was confused by the Black Organization; it was also because Ai Haibara had told him about her chance encounter with Gin on the street at school.

Now it seems that even the timing matches.

"It is necessary to conduct a more in-depth investigation."

After careful consideration, Conan made a decision.

If this case is indeed related to the organization, then it would be a great pity to miss it.

However, the investigation will have to wait, because he has something more important to do now—to face off against the Phantom Thief Kid!

He had a chance encounter with Kaito Kid when he went out to a meet-up with Sonoko Suzuki.

Before leaving, the other person left with the words, "We will meet again when the bells of the end of the century ring."

This time, the sign on the Phantom Thief Kid's advance notice was "The Magician of the End of the Century".

The chat continued.

Dinner was also served in a grand manner thanks to the concerted efforts of the three women.

However, before the dinner officially began, another person came to visit.

It was Shiratori Ninzaburo who arrived.

Having already sent the signal of "surrender," Higashino Ning naturally couldn't possibly not call him.

He just hadn't expected that the young master of the Shiratori family would actually come.

Soon, the long European-style table was filled with dishes.

With a flushed face, Sato Miwako introduced which dishes she made and which dishes Ran and Ai Haibara made.

During the introduction, she praised Ran Mouri and especially Ai Haibara, claiming that the little girl was the most outstanding child she had ever seen, which made Ai Haibara feel quite embarrassed.

"Then please, everyone, start eating!" Higashino Ning declared, and everyone chimed in, "I'm digging in!"

Shiratori Ninzaburo immediately launched a fierce attack on the dishes prepared by Sato Miwako, and did not hold back in praising them, "Officer Sato's cooking skills are really good."

He chewed and savored it carefully, saying, "This tastes just as good as the Michelin-starred chef I employ; it's absolutely delicious."

He then went on to praise it in detail from various aspects such as taste and appearance, and finally exclaimed, "Whoever marries Officer Sato will be so lucky."

Takagi Wataru, who knew nothing but how to cook, couldn't help but imagine a heartwarming scene of Sato Miwako wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen, while he helped out.

However, what Miwako Sato said next immediately brought him back to reality.

“Is that so…” Sato Miwako scooped some for herself with a serving spoon. “Then Officer Shiratori, you’ll have to save a spot for me among your bride choices, okay?”

Shiratori Renzaburo chuckled graciously, "No problem, I'd be more than happy to."

Takagi Wataru's brain malfunctioned.

So...so...

"So, Officer Sato already had feelings for Officer Shiratori all along?"

Takagi Wataru suddenly lost his appetite and his mind went blank.

Higashino Ning sighed, but didn't know how to say anything on behalf of his good brother.

According to Miwako Sato, she was just responding to Shiratori Ninzaburo's "joke".

When you eat someone else's food, you should definitely praise their cooking skills.

After the adults finished praising them, the three little ones started praising them too.

When she noticed that Takagi Wataru suddenly seemed a bit listless, Sato Miwako, who was rather oblivious to matters of the heart, took the initiative to serve him food and show her concern, instantly reviving him.

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Overall, the atmosphere at the dinner was very good.

After finishing their meal and resting, everyone got up to say goodbye.

Seeing Sato Miwako walking with Shiratori Ninzaburo, Takagi Wataru lowered his head and went to get his car.

To be honest, he has no competitive advantage over Shiratori Ninzaburo.

Just as he was about to start the car, Sato Miwako ran over, knocked on the car window, and asked in confusion, "Takagi, aren't you going to wait for me?"

Takagi Wataru blinked. "Officer Sato, weren't you going back with Officer Shiratori?"

The car door opens.

Sato Miwako sat down and fastened her seatbelt. "No, we just talked about tomorrow's work arrangements."

"Although he did offer to take me home, but..."

She stretched out her body freely, her tone languid, "It's definitely more comfortable sitting in your car."

...

The Kudo family.

In just a few minutes, only four people remained.

The two extra ones are Ran Mouri and Conan.

Ran Mouri stayed behind to ask Shinichi Kudo about something.

Although Conan was on edge the whole time, ready to speak up if needed, Higashino Ning's explanation was not problematic.

The key information is that Shinichi Kudo is investigating a very important secret case and cannot leave for the time being.

Ran Mouri relaxed a lot after hearing this, then smiled and waved goodbye, leading Conan away.

after awhile.

Ai Haibara, sprawled on the sofa, sighed softly, "It's so quiet all of a sudden."

Higashino Ning nodded, "Go take a shower after you've rested. Leave your clothes there after you're done washing them, and I'll wash them together later."

Ai Haibara sat up abruptly, embarrassed and annoyed, and said, "Idiot! I can wash myself!"

Higashino Ning shrugged. "Could you help me wash mine too?"

Ai Haibara: "......"

She jumped off the sofa expressionlessly and headed straight for the bathroom, muttering under her breath, "You wash yourself, I don't want to help."

After saying that, she added in her mind:

"Unless we're together someday."

Chapter 70 The outcome is decided

Ai Haibara lay down in the bathtub and began to savor her stupid remark from earlier.

What does "it can only happen after we're together" mean?

Can we please stop having these kinds of suggestive remarks in her head?

You've only known someone for a few days and you're already falling for them, making yourself seem so easily fooled and cheap.

At least... at least we need to learn more about it.

The bathtub is very large.

Ai Haibara curled up in the hot water, steam rising from her head.

This afternoon, while Higashino Ning was away, she handed the CD to Professor Agasa.

However, the situation is probably not very optimistic.

Because Professor Agasa had already given her a meaningful look when he came over.

But tomorrow is still the weekend, so she can go and see what's going on.

If the drug data is lost, researching an antidote will be an incredibly long process, meaning she will have to live as a little girl for a very long time to come.

In the living room.

Higashino Ning was reviewing yesterday's case, trying to see if he could find a breakthrough.

He thought for more than twenty minutes but couldn't come up with any results. Apart from asking the relevant people again, he felt that there was no new approach.

It seems he can't rely on himself; he'll have to rely on Conan.

Judging from Mr. Ke's performance today, there will probably be a follow-up investigation.

Why hasn't Ai Haibara finished washing yet?

Is it going to be bubbling in the bathroom again?

I really don't have any ulterior motives, I'm just worried.

Higashino Ning got up and walked towards the bathroom, but just as he was about to knock on the door, it opened.

The little girl, wrapped in a bath towel, gripped the towel to her chest with one hand and the doorknob with the other, staring at Higashino Ning with suspicious and wary eyes.

Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

Higashino Ning coughed twice. "Would you believe me if I said I just wanted to come and check if you were bubbling in the bathtub again?"

"Of course I believe you. How could I not?" Ai Haibara released the doorknob, adjusted her shower cap with one hand, and said casually, "Even if you don't believe me, what can I do?"

She glanced at Higashino Ning, "Besides, if I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have moved in with you."

The little girl probably didn't realize that her instinctive glance just now was somewhat alluring.

She continued, "Okay, okay, even though I'm a girl, it's okay if you treat me like a good buddy who shares an apartment with you."

"This way, it might be easier to get along with each other."

Brothers?

Higashino Ning couldn't help but recall the mischievous things he and his best buddies had done in their university dormitory.