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

Ai Haibara got up to leave the office.

Kitagawa Taki said, "If you're afraid Ai will hear you, then you don't have to say it."

Upon hearing this, Ai Haibara's lips curled into a slight smile. She crossed her arms and sat back down.

Conan stared at Kitagawa Taki: "Then I'll be blunt, Kitagawa Taki, did you have Kazato Kyosuke kidnapped?"

Kitagawa Taki laughed, "Kyosuke Kazato has been kidnapped?"

Observing Kitagawa Taki's expression, Conan said, "If I find evidence that you kidnapped Kazato Kyosuke, I will show no mercy!"

Kitagawa Taki shrugged. "Instead of worrying about that, you should go find evidence that Kazato Kyosuke is the murderer."

"I have found crucial evidence, and I believe we will have results soon."

Inspector Megure has already sent people to investigate who put that umbrella on the restaurant's umbrella stand.

"Oh? What evidence?"

Conan didn't hide anything, "The culprit used an umbrella as cover to escape the gunpowder reaction test."

“I see.” Kitagawa Taki stroked his chin.

Conan is quite capable; he found the evidence so quickly.

Conan glanced at the two of them a few more times before leaving on his own.

Ai Haibara walked to the window, and after confirming that Conan had left, she was about to speak when she saw Taki Kitagawa make a shushing gesture.

Kitagawa Taki walked to the sofa, pulled out a bugging device from behind it, and crushed it without saying a word.

Conan, who had just reached the detective agency, heard a loud noise and then fell silent.

He knew the bugging device had been discovered and destroyed. Looking back, he saw Kitagawa Taki standing by the window, waving at him.

hateful!

He thought his actions were discreet enough, but he was still discovered.

Inside the room, Kitagawa Taki smiled and said, "That kid's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve!"

Ai Haibara rolled her eyes at Taki Kitagawa and said, "No matter how many there are, they're not as many as you!"

Kitagawa Taki turned his head and teased, "Can I take that as a compliment?"

Ai Haibara didn't respond, but instead asked, "Did they do it?"

Kitagawa Taki knew that when Ai Haibara said "they," she was referring to the Mud Ginseng Association.

Ai Haibara asked worriedly, "Isn't this a bit too risky?"

Kitagawa Taki ruffled Haibara Ai's hair. "Don't worry, they didn't do it."

"I'm talking to you about serious matters!" Ai Haibara slapped away Taki Kitagawa's hand and said irritably, "I don't want to be in prison watching you through iron bars."

"Haha, that day will never come."

……

night.

Kitagawa Taki was called out by Sonoko, along with Ran.

Sonoko exclaimed excitedly, "Taki, I've thought of a way that might help Ran regain her memories!"

"What can we do?" Kitagawa Taki was worried about this. The murderer had been dealt with, but Ran's amnesia was a big problem.

Sonoko said, "I consulted an expert, and they said it's possible to recreate the beautiful moments from her memory, and there's a high chance that it will remind Ran of something, thus restoring her memory!"

As she spoke, Sonoko took out a photo album.

It's full of photos they took together when they went out together, from fireworks displays to the beach...

Xiaolan looked through the photos, feeling quite moved. Although she didn't remember Sonoko anymore, seeing what Sonoko had done for her and those happy photos brought tears to her eyes.

"Thanks……"

"Lan!" Yuanzi was also deeply moved. She hugged Xiao Lan tightly and laughed, "It's not over yet, let's go to the riverbank now!"

After saying that, Sonoko pulled Ran into the car.

Kitagawa Taki asked curiously, "Sonoko, what are you doing by the river?"

"You'll see when we get there!" Sonoko chuckled, setting up the navigation for Kitagawa Taki. "Taki, drive on!"

Kitagawa Taki guessed that Sonoko must have prepared something, so he didn't ask any more questions and drove towards the river.

Chapter 207 So how are you going to thank me?

Riverside.

The river, illuminated by the city's neon lights, shimmered like a flowing ribbon.

The three sat on the embankment.

A gentle evening breeze, carrying the dampness and coolness of the river, caressed my face.

Xiaolan took a deep breath of fresh air, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

Sonoko held Ran's arm and saw that Ran's face had brightened. She was genuinely happy for Ran.

"Lan, look over there!" Yuanzi pointed to the opposite bank of the river.

The next moment, dazzling fireworks burst in the night sky.

Kitagawa Taki looked at Sonoko; this must be something Sonoko prepared on purpose.

Fireworks festivals are usually held from July to September, but they are not happening now.

"gorgeous!"

Xiao Lan gazed at the night sky and murmured to herself.

"Let's take a picture!" Sonoko said, taking out her phone.

With the riverbank and fireworks in the night sky as a backdrop, the three of them took several photos in the garden.

Xiaolan was looking at the photos on her phone.

Memories of the past gradually surfaced in my mind...

The shadows of the present and the past slowly overlap.

A mist welled up in her eyes, and tears streamed down her face.

When Sonoko saw Ran crying, she hurriedly asked, "Ran, what's wrong?"

Xiaolan wiped away her tears, sobbing, and hugged Sonoko tightly. "Thank you, Sonoko!"

Sonoko exclaimed in surprise, "Ran...you remembered?"

"Mmm!" Xiaolan nodded vigorously.

"That's great..." Sonoko couldn't control her emotions and started crying too.

Kitagawa Taki didn't interrupt the two of them, letting them vent their emotions.

After a long while, Ran let go of Sonoko and saw Kitagawa Taki with a smile on his lips, her face blushing slightly.

“Taki…”

Sonoko wiped away her tears and winked at Kitagawa Taki. "I'll wait for you in the car."

After saying that, he left quickly without waiting for Xiaolan's reaction.

Watching Sonoko's departing figure, Ran murmured, "Sonoko, does she know?"

Kitagawa Taki thought to himself, "Given how well Sonoko knows Ran, she probably already knows, she just hasn't shown it."

"Sonoko knows? Does that mean you're going to abandon me after you've taken advantage of me?" Kitagawa Taki pulled Ran into his arms.

Xiaolan stared wide-eyed, her eyes filled with confusion.

What does it mean to start something and then abandon it? That doesn't seem to be the correct way to use that term!

Seeing Ran's dazed expression, Kitagawa Taki smiled and gave Ran a light peck on the corner of her eye.

Ran raised her hand to the corner of her eye where Kitagawa Taki had kissed her, and gave him a beautiful smile. "Taki, thank you for protecting me these past few days!"

"Well, how are you going to thank me?" Kitagawa Taki pointed to his mouth.

Ran understood and quickly kissed Kitagawa Taki, as if it were a dragonfly skimming the water.

Kitagawa Taki shook his head.

Ran gave Kitagawa Taki a coquettish look, closed her eyes, and kissed him again.

This time, it won't be just a superficial attempt...

After a long while, Ran, panting, pushed Kitagawa Taki away and said, "Sonoko... is still waiting in the car..."

She blushed and didn't dare to meet Kitagawa Taki's eyes.

Kitagawa Taki smiled helplessly. How come Ran is still so shy after so many times?

Looks like we need to intensify our training!

"Let's go!" Kitagawa Taki stood up and handed his hand to Ran.

The two walked side by side along the riverbank, and Xiaolan said, "Taki, I want to go see Officer Sato tomorrow."

“Okay, then I’ll go with you.” Kitagawa Taki held Ran’s hand.

A few minutes later, the two walked back to the car.

"So fast?" Sonoko looked at Ran, whose face was flushed, and then at Kitagawa Taki.

"Slap!" Kitagawa Taki slapped her across the face. Sonoko had become a seasoned driver by now. "Get in the car."

Sonoko casually stepped forward, took Ran's hand, and the two sat down in the back row together.

……

the next day.

Metropolitan Police Department.