Conan: I've been linked to the tech tree system.

But it was too late for regrets; the boy in front of her had already turned away in confusion.

Then muster your courage and keep moving forward.

......

Tohno Toru turned around in confusion after hearing Hirota Masami's words.

What's going on? How did I suddenly get to know her sister?

She had no interest in Shiho Miyano, and her frequent visits to Masami Hirota were also because she was somewhat tempted by the 1 billion yen and was thinking about whether she could take advantage of the situation.

Unlike Conan, Shiho Miyano doesn't have a stable source of detective points to help her get closer to becoming Doraemon... Ai Haibara doesn't have Conan's magical ability to solve cases.

Moreover, although they are both researchers, her main focus is on biopharmaceuticals, which is completely unrelated to his research direction and makes it difficult for her to provide him with any creative inspiration.

Furthermore, based on the impression from the original work, Shiho Miyano is portrayed as cunning and sharp-tongued, suggesting she would be difficult to get along with...

Tohno remained silent.

Chapter 65 That day, the wind and sun were just right.

Ultimately, thinking that it wouldn't be a bad idea to get to know one of the regulars at the future crime scene first, Toru Tono sat in the lobby waiting for Masami Hirota to get off work.

With nothing else to do, he picked up a rather thick book from the bookshelf against the wall, intending to use it as a pastime when he was bored.

The book cover is printed with a deep blue sea, and the title is "Kafka on the Shore".

Tohru Tono hadn't read many Japanese literary works, and after focusing on his research, he had even less time for them.

Upon opening the book, the author's choice of words and sentence structure initially seemed interesting, but the constant switching between fantasy and reality between chapters quickly left the reader dizzy and unable to find the main point.

The story seems to be inspired by the famous tragedy Oedipus Rex, but it also seems to be different. I read a couple of chapters and couldn't discern any authorial intent.

However, that's how these kinds of books are; you have to choose a breezy afternoon and read them without any specific purpose in mind to perhaps resonate with the author on a spiritual level.

After idly reading for a while, the pillars of light shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby tilted even more, and the flow of people coming to conduct business gradually thinned out. A sign saying "Counter temporarily closed" was also placed in front of Hirota Masami's counter.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Masami Hirota walked up to Toru Tono and said apologetically.

"It's alright, today is my day off." Tohru Tono closed the book with both hands, picked it up and waved it at Masami Hirota to indicate that he had been reading.

“Kafka on the Shore?” Masami Hirota touched her lips with one hand, seemingly having some recollection of the book. “That story that’s a lot like Oedipus Rex? It’s written in a rather obscure and difficult way, and it’s a tragedy.”

"Ms. Hirota is interested in literature?"

"No, not really. I just read some random books when I have some free time."

"Isn't that a literary girl?"

"That's not entirely wrong..."

Tohru Tono returned the book to the shelf and walked out the door side by side with Masami Hirota.

......

Because people were leaving get off work early, it was the time when students in Beika Town were getting out of school. Teenagers on bicycles were racing each other, their feet seemingly trying to generate sparks; high school students in uniforms walked in groups, laughing and playing, occasionally pulling their friends into convenience stores to satisfy their youthful cravings if they saw something they liked; middle-aged men and women who had also left work early were walking along the roadside, but most seemed to be in a hurry, heading towards the school gate to pick up their children...

Tohru Tono wandered aimlessly through the streets and alleys.

He enjoys strolling through the streets of Tokyo. Compared to the sunless underground laboratory, walking here makes him truly feel the traces of his own life.

Walking and stopping with Masami Hirota, we soon arrived at a coffee shop.

It wasn't the house where the murder had occurred—it was another house a few streets away.

As Toru Tono approached the café, before even entering, he saw the silhouette of a girl through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.

He stepped forward and gentlemanly opened the door for Masami Hirota, then entered the cafe amidst the staff's "Welcome!" greetings.

The girl in front of the floor-to-ceiling window was sipping her coffee with her head down, her short brown hair hanging down slightly, gently covering half of her delicate ears.

Perhaps because she was meeting with her sister, she didn't wear the white lab coat that Toru Tono remembered. Instead, she wore a light gray turtleneck sweater and khaki cargo pants. The outfit, which should have been a bit plain, looked just right with her mixed Japanese and British features, making her look fashionable and highlighting her capable temperament.

"Shiho~"

Without Toru Tono even asking, Masami Hirota immediately went over to the figure by the window.

Hearing a familiar voice calling her name, Shiho Miyano looked up, a gentle smile appearing on her usually cool face.

Just as I was about to greet my sister, I was surprised to find a strange figure standing next to her.

He has medium-length black hair, brown eyes, a handsome face, and a gentle temperament.

He was completely different from that person, and could never be the same. But for some reason, through his eyes, Shiho Miyano couldn't see the emotions hidden beneath his calm smile.

In this respect, she shares the same inexplicable air of mystery as that man, Shuichi Akai, which is rather annoying.

Shiho Miyano suppressed her upward curve of her lips, continued to drink her coffee with her head down, and did not look at Toru Tono again.

She didn't utter another word until Toru Tono and Masami Hirota sat down opposite her.

"I'm sorry, that's just my sister's personality; she's a bit shy." Hirota Masami said apologetically to Tohru Tono, then introduced the two of them to each other with a smile.

Tohru Tohru waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care, but he felt a little annoyed.

Despite having a pleasing appearance, he has a "keep away" expression. He probably doesn't even know how to express himself when dealing with people he doesn't approve of.

People are born into different classes, but the weight of their souls is the same for everyone.

Different experiences, pursuits, and interpersonal relationships shape all kinds of people. Although intelligence varies, everyone is trying to live, and personality should not be ranked.

With this in mind, Toru Tono was able to treat everyone with a peaceful mindset and respect each person, at least not losing his outward manners because of a simple first impression.

He also respected Shiho Miyano and knew that she was cold on the outside but warm on the inside—but that cold way of treating people always made people feel uneasy.

Aloofness and arrogance are inherently intertwined twins.

......

"Shiho, are you unhappy to see your sister?" Hirota Masami winked at Miyano Shiho after ordering two of the shop's signature coffees.

“…” Shiho Miyano frowned, but did not answer.

From the way she looked at him, Tono Tomo clearly understood the meaning of "please leave quickly".

That's really ruthless.

Toru Tohno's gaze swept around the coffee shop. He had put on his tracking glasses before entering the coffee shop, but so far, he had not detected any possible traces of the Black Organization members.

It seems the Miyano sisters have negotiated with the organization; when they go out, the organization members responsible for monitoring them won't follow them too closely.

The speculation is reasonable, and that's a good thing, as it means you don't have to worry about being "taken care of" by the Black Organization.

I guess Akemi Miyano was aware of this, which is why she dared to let me come over, right?

Tohru Tohru calmly put away his glasses and tucked them into his pocket. The glasses' neckbands were quite heavy, making his nose bridge uncomfortable, and there were probably red marks on them.

"Shiho, Tono-kun is a very amazing inventor~ I think you two can have a lot in common." Hirota Masami was also quite helpless with her younger sister, so she had no choice but to just state her purpose directly.

"Oh?" Upon hearing the keyword "inventor," Shiho Miyano finally became interested, raising her elegant face and finally turning her gaze to Toru Tono.

"I wouldn't call myself skilled; I've barely escaped the apprenticeship stage. I..."

"You really dare to say that." Shiho Miyano's sudden interjection made Toru Tono, who could talk at any time, pause in surprise.

When someone is clearly being modest, and then suddenly makes such derogatory remarks, how should you respond? Especially when they suddenly interrupt and break your train of thought.

Tohru Tono simply picked up his coffee and took a sip, swallowing the words he was about to say.

I can't get along with people who can't speak well.

......

That was their first meeting, and neither of them had a good impression of the other.

But that day, the sky was clear and the weather was fine.

Chapter 66 Bio-Enhancement Module

With the idea that "since you don't welcome me, I'll just leave," Tohru Tono prepared to find an excuse to go back.

Not disturbing their pleasant conversation is a good deed in itself.

After shifting his still-warm bottom, Tohru Tohru slowly stood up, his lips slightly parted, as if he wanted to get up and say goodbye.

[Ding, biological source detected, biological enhancement module activated]

[Level 1 Metabolic Enhancement Unlocked]

[Gained Skills: Rapid Healing, Adrenaline Burst]

His legs, which were standing half-upright, stiffened, and all the sounds he wanted to make got stuck in his mouth, leaving only a "ha..." sound.

"What's wrong, Tono-kun?"

"...I'm going to the restroom."

Pretending to be nonchalant, Toru Tono walked steadily toward the back of the cafe, his gaze fixed on the open system panel.

Is Shiho Miyano the source of unlocking the second system module?

On the first day he obtained the tech tree system, Toru Tono discovered that in addition to the blue "Detective Gear" module unlocked by meeting Conan, the system had two other modules, one red and one green, but they were both grayed out and could not be viewed, obviously in an unlocked state.

The first module was unlocked by meeting Conan Edogawa, the second by meeting Shiho Miyano... So what about the green one? Is it also unlocked by meeting a special character?

But we've already met most of the main characters... Could the rest be in the Black Organization?

Rum? Vermouth? Curaçao? It couldn't possibly be that person...

Never mind, let's check the unlocked skills first.

Tohru Tono locked himself in a toilet stall and opened the newly unlocked red tech tree page.

The tech tree for the [Bio Enhancement] module is completely different from the upgrade path of the [Detective Equipment] module, which has almost only a main trunk. It has a large number of branching paths. If it weren't for the fact that all the modules on the main path were enlarged, you wouldn't even be able to find the main storyline.

Just like when I first unlocked the [Detective Gear], only the skills at the very bottom of the entire interface were lit up.

[Metabolic Enhancement (0/1000): Changes physical attributes and strengthens metabolic capacity. Grants the host rapid healing and adrenaline-fueled bursts.]

[Rapid Healing: Passive skill, increases wound healing speed by 300% (requires 3 times the food intake).]

[Adrenaline Burst: Unlocks genetic potential, maximizing human potential and granting a 700% physical boost within 10 minutes of use. Rapid Healing skill effects are also significantly enhanced. (Inflicts 12 hours of weakness after use)]

Am I going to become Superman?