Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

After all, upgrading to level two requires 10,000 energy.

This meant that Zhiyong hadn't had a proper rest.

When Zhiyong heard about this, he also wanted to take this opportunity to go out and relax.

It's a pity that Miwako is too busy with work and doesn't have time to go out and play together.

Zhiyong really wanted to go out and play with Meihezi, but unfortunately, he couldn't right now.

If we're going out to have fun, it's not fun with just a few of them.

Zhiyong asked Conan to inquire about Ayumi Yoshida, Genta Kojima, and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya.

See if they want to go out and have fun together; Zhiyong can cover the expenses.

The three members of their daredevil gang often hang out with Conan, the daredevil king.

Conan, this boy with the attributes of a grim reaper, often encounters murder cases wherever he goes.

Now Zhiyong wants to bribe these three suicidal little devils.

They will be there to tip you off from now on.

If they encounter a case, they can promptly notify Zhiyong.

In order to build a good relationship with them.

Two days ago, Zhiyong specially invited the three of them to have a big meal at his coffee shop.

Zhiyong also gave each of them a free meal card, allowing them to eat and drink for free in the store.

Zhiyong also gave each of Yoshida Ayumi, Kojima Genta, and Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko a small gift.

Zhiyong's main goal this time is to become an advisor to the Junior Detective Club.

This way, Zhiyong can more easily participate in the activities of the young detectives in the future.

At the beginning, the children were very opposed to this.

They're easy to fool, little devils like them.

There's no problem that can't be solved with a meal; if one meal isn't enough, then two will do.

Now that they're being offered free food and drinks, they immediately agreed.

Once those three brats are dealt with, Conan will have no say.

Zhiyong treated them to a meal and gave them gifts.

Zhi Yong finally became the advisor of the "Teenage Suicide Squad".

No, it should be an advisor to the Junior Detective League.

Taking them out for fun this time can be considered a perk that Zhiyong, the consultant, is giving them.

Conan told the three of them that they could go see the World's Greatest Night Festival.

The three little devils were naturally very happy to go, and they had already obtained their family's permission.

Finally, Kogoro Mouri and his group were joined by Ayumi and the other two members of the Junior Detective League.

Saitama Prefecture's Greatest Night Festival involves lighting the three characters "天下一" (Tenkaichi, meaning "Nation's Best") in sequence on Mount Mitake to pray for the greatest harvest in the world this year.

Sanyue Mountain is composed of three connected peaks.

The World's First Night Festival involves forming a giant character with fire on each mountain peak.

The format was actually very simple, and Zhiyong really didn't feel that there was anything interesting about it.

Island nations really lack entertainment; how could something like this become a grand event famous throughout the entire island?

However, it seems that this grand event was more of a marketing ploy by businesses and a result of people following the trend.

Looking at the bustling crowd, Zhiyong realized that the merchants' hype had been very successful.

Normally, there wouldn't be this many people visiting this place.

Saitama Prefecture must see a significant increase in tourism revenue from this one festival each year.

The festival can also increase the local area's visibility nationwide, creating a nationally renowned city brand.

This can attract more tourists.

The festival they held was a win-win situation, benefiting both themselves and others.

This celebration will benefit all sectors of the local community.

This festival has brought tangible benefits to so many people.

It's no wonder that the local government is so enthusiastic about it, and the people are very supportive of the festival.

"The last 'one' is lit, lit!" Xiaolan shouted excitedly from the side.

Looking at the people coming and going, Kogoro Mouri sighed, "It's quite nice to come out and relax once in a while."

"Right? I made the right choice by bringing you here this time," Xiaolan said happily.

Zhiyong could sense that Xiaolan was very happy.

Ran is the kind of person who is easily satisfied, so it's no wonder she can wait for Shinichi Kudo for so long.

This, of course, made Zhiyong very unhappy.

After all, given Ran's personality, she would be perfectly content with just a few blessings from Shinichi Kudo.

Although Zhiyong now has Miwako.

There's no longer any intention to steal Shinichi Kudo's girlfriend.

But even Zhiyong couldn't bear to leave Ran waiting for Shinichi Kudo.

……

Several people wandered among the crowd.

Just then, Zhiyong saw that there were balloons for sale nearby.

Zhi Yong recalled that in the anime, Conan always had a balloon shaped like a rabbit's head tied to him.

This gave Zhiyong a mischievous idea.

He bought a rabbit-head shaped balloon for each child and tied it to them.

Ayumi and the others were just kids, so of course they were very happy about this.

But Conan was very upset.

Looking at Conan's depressed expression, and then at Ayumi and the other two's excited expressions.

That's really... delightful and gratifying!

Hahahaha.

At this moment, Zhi Yong felt like bursting into laughter.

Many people come from all over to attend such a grand event as the festival.

This environment also becomes a breeding ground for various crimes.

Because there were too many people, in order to prevent the children from getting lost.

Zhiyong held Genta's hand, Kogoro Mouri held Conan and Mitsuhiko's hands, and Ran held Ayumi's hand.

The group strolled around aimlessly.

A middle-aged man walked over and stood in front of Xiaolan.

The man said to Xiaolan, "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you. Could you please take a picture for me?"

Xiaolan is kind-hearted, and she immediately smiled and agreed to this small favor, saying, "Of course."

"Please use this camera and use the character '一' as the background." With that, the man took out a disposable camera and handed it to Xiaolan.

Xiaolan took the camera and said to Zhiyong, "I'm counting on you for Ayumi."

Zhiyong smiled and took Bumei's hand.

Once Xiaolan was ready, she said to the person, "Are you ready? I'm going to take the picture."

“Miss, you’re all ready.” The man bowed and said.

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Chapter 33 The Man Who Dumped Himself

At that moment, Conan was standing next to that person when a gust of wind blew by.

The bunny balloon on Conan floated next to that person, and Ran had already pressed the shutter.

Xiaolan said shyly, "Oh dear, a balloon just flew into the frame."

"It's alright, thank you." The man took the camera and said, "I'm currently collecting records of customs and traditions from various local festivals. These are photos of those materials."

Xiao Lan asked curiously, "Is this gentleman a writer? Because you're so tanned. I thought you were an athlete."

"This tan is from the interviews. I often travel abroad for work. By the way," he said, taking out a book and handing it to Xiaolan, adding, "This is a book I wrote. Perhaps you could read it."

Xiaolan took the book and asked, "Is it really okay?"

Kogoro Mouri looked at the author's name on the book cover and said, "Senichi Sei."

Sei Kenichi smiled and said, "Actually, I used to write novels under the pen name Imai Kyouka."

"If it's Imai Kenji, then I'll know. I read a lot of his books when I was in junior high school," Ran said excitedly.

Kogoro Mouri looked at him suspiciously and said, "But it's strange. That name should be the pen name that Imatake Satoshi used when he first debuted."

Sei Kenichi laughed and said, "Ima Taketoshi and I are old friends. We used to write together. In Imai's pen name, 'Ima' is Imai Taketoshi, and 'Ii' is me. It means that we both signed our names."

Xiaolan exclaimed, "You're really amazing to be writing with Mr. Jinzhu Zhi!"

Sei Kenichi smiled and said, "It's the two of us who came here together today. Because he won the Naomoto Prize, we plan to drink all night to celebrate."

Then, he muttered to himself, "It's so hot today."

At this moment, Zhiyong also remembered him, and he had been thinking to himself why the name sounded so familiar.