Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

These kinds of people are basically playboys.

With a "thump".

This startled Zhiyong from his reverie.

A waiter took a glass of beer and slammed it down in front of Masahiko Michiwaki.

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Chapter 108 Let us mourn for Sonoko

Zhiyong was quite surprised to see the waiter.

The waiter wasn't particularly handsome, but he had a bronze complexion.

However, Zhiyong could sense an abundant life force emanating from him.

The opponent is clearly a master.

I never expected to meet such a powerful martial arts master in a place like this.

She is definitely stronger than Zhi Yong; even Xiao Lan would definitely not be able to beat her.

Judging from his movements, he must have studied karate, just like Xiaolan.

The waiter had a cold expression. After putting down the beer, he turned and left, but after taking a few steps, he turned back.

The waiter said coldly, "Sir, please don't flick your cigarette ash on the floor. It's a hassle to clean up." Then he left.

Upon hearing this, Masahiko Michiwaki put the cigarette in his mouth into the ashtray.

He muttered a complaint under his breath, "This clerk's attitude is really bad."

From the time Zhiyong met Michiwaki Masahiko until now.

Chiyuki found some of the behaviors of Michiwaki Masahiko quite strange.

Although Masahiko Michiwaki is a college student, he gives off more of a delinquent vibe.

Why would Sonoko be interested in someone like that?

When you're swooning over a crush, your IQ really drops to negative numbers.

Xiaolan looked at the waiter and asked in confusion, "Don't we look familiar with this waiter somewhere?"

"Where is what?" Sonoko said unhappily, "It's the son of the owner of the hotel we're staying at. I heard he came back to help out during his vacation."

"How do you even know about something like this?" Ran was also surprised by Sonoko's news.

“Yesterday, when we checked into the hotel, I saw him at the door. He kept staring at us, so I asked someone inside the hotel,” Sonoko replied.

"Then why is he here to help?" Xiaolan asked, puzzled.

“Perhaps this restaurant and the Wawu Inn where we stayed are owned by the same person,” Sonoko replied.

"So you're staying at the Wataya Inn," Michiwaki Masahiko asked.

"Yes," Xiaolan replied.

“Oh, I see. My hotel is near that inn. How about this, we’ll go to a really nice restaurant by the sea tonight, and I’ll pick you up in my car,” Masahiko Michiwaki invited.

When Michiwaki Masahiko heard that Sonoko and the others were staying at a small inn, he didn't think much of them.

They thought they were just a few ordinary high school students.

"Really?" Sonoko asked excitedly.

Zhiyong, watching from the side, felt helpless; Sonoko's infatuation had flared up again.

Zhiyong really wanted to say, "Yuanzi, you need to take your medicine."

"But remember, don't forget to bring your camera," Masahiko Michiwaki said with a smile.

"Why?" Xiaolan asked curiously.

“I just heard from the locals that there was supposedly a case that happened on the beach near that restaurant,” said Masahiko Michiwaki.

"A case?" Sonoko asked, puzzled.

"Yes, exactly one year ago today, a murder case in which a woman with long brown hair was stabbed in the abdomen with a sharp weapon on her way to that restaurant."

Michiwaki Masahiko's solemn expression made the atmosphere at the dinner table heavy.

"A murder case?" Ran and Sonoko also became nervous.

"Yes, but because of a lack of clues and no eyewitnesses, the case is still under investigation."

"Ah!" Sonoko exclaimed in surprise.

However, judging from Sonoko's expression, this must be an act.

“A year has passed since that incident, and the tourists have forgotten about it. The restaurant’s business has recovered. However, that young lady seems to really like the restaurant. I heard she still goes there often,” said Masahiko Michiwaki with a serious expression.

“I still go there often.” Sonoko’s teeth chattered as she spoke.

Xiaolan's expression was also not good.

"Yes, it's said that the photos taken at that restaurant showed the young lady appearing in the photos as a strange ghost."

Masahiko Michiwaki is so focused on telling ghost stories.

If I become a broadcaster, I might have a good future.

A woman with long brown hair was stabbed in the abdomen with a sharp weapon.

Upon hearing Masahiko Michiwaki's words, Zhiyong immediately thought to himself, "Isn't this just like what happened last night?"

It seems this is the second case.

The woman with brown hair, the man with a stab wound in the abdomen, the camera, Masahiko Michiwaki, the waiter from earlier, and the chubby guy who had been watching them from a distance.

"I see," Zhiyong smiled.

Zhiyong finally remembered.

That waiter just now, isn't he the one destined for the garden?

Is the scarred samurai Sonoko mentioned, Makoto Kyogoku?

I really didn't expect it to be this case.

Zhiyong should have thought of this long ago; why did it only come to mind now?

Now, after glancing at Sonoko, who was chatting happily with Michiwaki Masahiko, Zhiyong felt he should first offer his condolences.

Masahiko Michiwaki approached Sonoko not because he was interested in her.

Michiwaki Masahiko mistakenly believes that Sonoko has filmed evidence of his crime and wants to take back the negatives.

Could Conan have been right?

But Sonoko is actually quite cute, so why would Conan say such vicious things?

Is it true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Conan believes that Ran is the best, and he doesn't care about any other women.

However, although Conan lacks emotional intelligence, he is still a typical little pervert.

Sonoko is, after all, Tomoyuki's friend.

Although Sonoko will also benefit from this misfortune and meet her true love.

However, this would only frighten Sonoko, so it's better to catch this Michiwaki Masahiko as soon as possible.

However, there is no evidence.

That chubby kid next to him, isn't he just looking for evidence against Michiwaki Masahiko?

Zhiyong had already remembered the plot, and he knew that he would have his chance tonight.

If Zhiyong had handled this case earlier...

This could cause Makoto Kyogoku and Sonoko to miss their chance.

However, Zhiyong didn't care.

To be honest, Makoto Kyogoku doesn't appear very often, and he gives off a very honest and simple vibe.

Zhiyong always felt that Kyogoku Makoto wasn't as innocent as he seemed, and that he was also a cunning and scheming man.

Makoto Kyogoku wasn't originally the type of handsome guy Sonoko liked, but the reason he ended up with her was...

The initial cause was his heroic rescue of Sonoko, and he even took a knife for her to save her.

A man who can sacrifice for the woman he loves can make most women swoon.

In particular, Sonoko is the kind of girl who likes to dream.

Zhiyong found this heroic rescue of the damsel in distress very strange.

Makoto Kyogoku said he had been following Sonoko and secretly protecting her, but he lost her after they entered the forest.

This is only Makoto Kyogoku's side of the story; only he knows whether it's true or false, and no one else can know for sure.

But based on what Zhiyong knew...

Zhiyong felt that Kyogoku Makoto wasn't telling the truth; he probably only told part of the truth.

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Chapter 109 Sonoko's Destined Disappointing Romance

Kyogoku Makoto is the all-Japan karate champion with a 400-fight winning streak and is known as the "Kicking Prince".

From this perspective, Makoto Kyogoku is very strong.

Makoto Kyogoku followed Masahiko Michiwaki and Sonoko.

If it was just about following Masahiko Michiwaki, it wouldn't be a big deal if Makoto Kyogoku lost track of him.

After all, Masahiko Michiwaki was never caught by the police after committing the murder, which shows that he still had some counter-surveillance capabilities.

If Masahiko Michiwaki was still with Sonoko, and Makoto Kyogoku still managed to lose track of her, then Makoto Kyogoku's skill level must be really low.