Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

They said it was something very important and told him to go back to the hospital immediately.

Mihana Pharmacist Clinic.

When Kitagawa Taki arrived, Kogoro Mouri, Conan, and Inspector Megure were standing outside Ran's hospital room.

“Brother Kitagawa, Conan has a feeling that someone is watching Ran in the dark,” Kogoro Mouri said. “Ran may have seen the killer’s face when Inspector Sato was shot.”

Inspector Megure said, "I've arranged for two officers to take turns protecting Ran."

Kitagawa Taki pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "I think it's better to let Ran go home and rest. Anyway, it's been confirmed that she's not injured. There are too many people and too many eyes in the hospital, so it's more dangerous."

Kogoro Mori agreed, "Brother Kitagawa is right."

Inspector Megure said, "Yes, that's right. I'll have them keep watch downstairs at the Mouri Detective Agency."

"There's no time to lose, I'll go and get Xiaolan discharged right now."

After saying that, Kogoro Mouri left.

……

Mouri Detective Agency.

Ran looked up at the label on the second floor and murmured, "Mouri Detective Agency..."

Kogoro Mouri smiled and said, "This is your home."

Everyone went upstairs together, and Kogoro Mouri carefully introduced everyone to Ran.

"The second floor is the office, and I usually handle some cases at that desk."

"The third floor is the living area, with a living room and a kitchen, and this is your room."

pop~

Kogoro Mouri turned on the room light.

The room wasn't big, and the furnishings were simple: a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, and a wardrobe. The desk was covered with books.

Xiaolan noticed a photo on the desk.

"So beautiful..." A glimmer of color finally returned to Xiaolan's eyes, which had lost their luster.

Kitagawa Taki picked up the photo. "This is a group photo of Ran, me, Sonoko, and me when we went to the fireworks festival."

“This photo…” Conan felt a little bitter. He remembered that Ran used to have a photo of them together on her desk. When was it changed?

Conan suddenly realized that he hadn't called Ran using Shinichi Kudo's identity in a long time.

"Ran-neechan, do you still remember Shinichi-nii?" Conan interjected, feeling a bit resentful.

“New…one…” Xiaolan shook her head in confusion.

"Why are you suddenly bringing up that guy, you brat?" Kogoro Mouri gave Conan a sharp rap on the head.

He gets angry whenever Shinichi Kudo is mentioned.

"Ran, don't worry too much, just get some rest," Kogoro Mouri said. "By the way, how about we have a big meal tonight to celebrate Ran's discharge from the hospital?"

Eri rolled up her sleeves and laughed, "Alright, then I'll show you my cooking skills!"

Kogoro Mouri and Conan, who was covering his head, immediately changed their expressions, as if they had encountered some kind of monstrous flood.

Kitagawa Takiya's lips twitched. He seemed to remember that Eri Kisaki's cooking skills were quite impressive.

"Huh? What's wrong with you two?" Seeing their behavior, Eri's smile gradually disappeared.

"What else? Don't you know what you've cooked?" Kogoro Mouri said bluntly.

Eri closed her eyes, seemingly suppressing her emotions.

"Ahem," Kitagawa Taki interrupted, "How about this, I'll show off my skills and make some Chinese food for everyone to try?"

Eri, whose attention was diverted, exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, Kitagawa, you can cook Chinese food too?"

There are Chinese restaurants in Japan, but they are not authentic Chinese food; they have been modified to suit Japanese tastes.

There's also Tianjin Rice, a Chinese dish created by the Japanese that actually has absolutely nothing to do with Tianjin.

"I know how to cook some home-style dishes; I learned them while studying abroad."

Since it's hard to verify, anything can be used as a reason to study abroad.

Before Akemi Miyano came, he was too lazy to cook, but after she came, she took over the cooking.

“Then we’re in for a treat,” Eri said. “And don’t forget to call your assistant and that little girl too.”

Kitagawa Taki nodded.

……

kitchen.

Kitagawa Taki was cooking, and several women were watching him.

"You guys are putting a lot of pressure on me!" Kitagawa Taki said helplessly.

Akemi Miyano covered her mouth and laughed, "I really didn't know Taki-kun could cook!"

Eri Kisaki looked at the groceries Kitagawa Taki had bought and asked, "How many dishes are we going to make with all this ingredients?"

"Seven or eight, I guess!"

After all, there were seven of them.

Eri Kisaki laughed and said, "So much? Kitagawa, you're being a bit modest by saying you 'know some'."

More than an hour later, the eight dishes were finally prepared and served.

Stir-fried pork with chili peppers, shredded pork with garlic sauce, braised green beans, Mapo tofu, stewed pork ribs with lotus root, eggplant with minced pork, stir-fried greens, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

"Brother Kitagawa, I never knew you had this trick up your sleeve!" Kogoro Mori said. "Since it's Chinese food, it should be paired with Chinese baijiu!"

As he spoke, Kogoro Mouri took out the sake Kitagawa Taki had given him last time and poured a glass for himself and Kitagawa Taki respectively.

"Everyone, have a taste! See if my cooking skills have gotten rusty." Kitagawa Taki and Mouri Kogoro clinked glasses.

"good to eat!"

"This Mapo Tofu tastes completely different from what you get in Chinese cuisine!"

……

Even Conan had to admit that Kitagawa Taki was indeed skilled.

After the meal.

Eri suggested, "Ran, how about we go out for a walk tomorrow? How about we all go shopping for clothes in Ginza?"

"Mm." Xiaolan nodded.

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The next day.

The crowd waited on the platform for the tram to Ginza.

"The tram is here!"

The tram slowly pulled into the station.

Suddenly, just as the tram was about to pass in front of the crowd, Xiaolan fell onto the tracks.

Kitagawa Taki reacted quickly, grabbing Ran's hand and pulling her back with a little force.

He put his arm around Xiaolan, then looked back and saw a man turning away.

After handing Ran over to Eri, Kitagawa Taki pushed through the crowd and chased after her.

The man seemed to have spotted Kitagawa Taki and quickened his pace.

Kitagawa Taki rushed forward, grabbed the man's hand, and pinned him to the ground.

"Kyosuke Kazato, so you were the murderer!"

This polite and well-mannered guy is quite good at pretending.

Kyosuke Kazato glanced at Taki Kitagawa, his face contorted in pain: "Mr. Kitagawa... what are you doing? What murderer? Hitting someone is illegal!"

Kitagawa Taki sneered. Others might not have noticed Kazato Kyosuke's action of pushing Ran, but he had been keeping a close eye on Ran.

He tightened his grip, causing Kyosuke Kazato to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.

At that moment, Conan and the police officer responsible for protecting Ran also arrived.

When Kyosuke Kazato saw the police arrive, he pleaded, "Officer, please help me!"

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"Mr. Kitagawa, let's put this aside for now!" the police officer advised.

Kitagawa Taki said coldly, "He's the one who just pushed Ran."

Conan's pupils contracted. If what Kitagawa Taki said was true, then wasn't Kazato Kyosuke the murderer?

"Mr. Kitagawa...do you have any evidence?" Kyosuke Kazato said with difficulty. "Don't slander people!"

Kitagawa Taki narrowed his eyes. This guy was wearing gloves, and there were no surveillance cameras here. Unless someone else saw it, it would be hard to find any evidence.

After a moment's thought, Kitagawa Taki released Kazedo Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kazato got up, stretched his arms, and dusted himself off.

"Mr. Kitagawa, I don't know if you have some misunderstanding about me. I'm just waiting for the tram here."

"I won't hold you responsible; let's just pretend this never happened!"

Kyosuke Kazato gave a warm smile, as if he really had been misunderstood.

Seeing that Kitagawa Taki did not react, Kazato Kyosuke glanced in the direction of the train again: "That's settled then, I have urgent business to attend to, I'll take my leave now."

As he turned around, Kyosuke Kazato seemed like a different person, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

Kitagawa Taki originally planned to deal with Kazato Kyosuke properly after this, but seeing how arrogant the guy was, he decided not to tolerate it anymore.

Otherwise, one's thoughts will not be clear.