The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

Kaoru Kazama always enjoys things that bring trouble to Conan, and seeing this situation, she feels obligated to help her out.

"Conan, could you take my sister home for me later? You should know where I live, right?"

"Why should I help you take care of the child? Can't you take him yourself?"

Conan has a temper too, so it's not so easy to get him to be your babysitter.

"Does she know what I'm planning to do? Or did she hear it from my sister?"

The person with the most complicated feelings at this moment was Ai Haibara, who was nestled in Kaoru Kazama's arms. She had originally planned to play a trick on Conan, which was why she didn't go home after school and wandered around with the Detective Boys. After seeing Kaoru Kazama, she thought that her plan was going to fail, as he would most likely take her back with him.

To her surprise, Kaoru Kazama seemed to have read her mind and asked Conan to take her back, which was a golden opportunity for Ai Haibara, who wanted to tease Conan.

She had long disliked this arrogant kid, and since he seemed to have a good relationship with Kazama Kaoru, it was a perfect opportunity for her to vent her resentment towards him. Anyway, as the drug's developer, Conan was bound to fall for it. She had already planned it all out: she would simply pin the blame for the organization's members on Kazama Kaoru's head, and he wouldn't be surprised if she didn't believe her.

(Ai, actually you and Kaoru Kazama should be on the same side, let's stop fighting and avoid friendly fire.)

Chapter 130 An elaborately planned prank

"We still have to escort the prisoner back to the police station. You guys be careful on your way home, especially you, Conan. Make sure you get my sister home safely, understand?"

"I see!"

Conan looked utterly dejected, seemingly having been coerced by Kazama Kaoru again.

Kazama Kaoru didn't consider whether this would negatively impact the growth of teenagers. If the women around them all possessed superhuman strength, it would likely affect their values, and they might even develop gynophobia.

"Sato, just drop me off at the intersection ahead. I have some things to do later, so I won't be going back to the Metropolitan Police Department."

Kaoru Kazama tried her best to suppress her excitement and make her voice sound more normal.

"Really? Then be careful."

Officer Sato didn't think much of it. After all, Kazama Kaoru was always late and left early, and it was indeed after get off work hours, so he simply dropped him off at the intersection ahead.

"System, there shouldn't be any mistake, right? Conan and the others are heading in this direction, aren't they?"

To ensure accuracy, Kaoru Kazama even used a system that had been resting.

Today's matter is of utmost importance. It's a rare opportunity to record an unflattering photo of Conan. Last time, when he drank the strong liquor, Kaoru Kazama happened to be away on a business trip and missed the miracle of Conan changing size. He regretted it for a long time.

In order to help Ai get firsthand information about Conan, he went to great lengths, even borrowing Sato's digital camera to capture the scene of Conan being frightened by Ai.

It's no exaggeration to say that he started preparing for this from the day he met Ai. You can imagine how much effort he put into tricking Conan and Kaoru Kazama.

From this perspective, he and Ai Haibara should actually be considered allies, since they both enjoy tricking Conan.

After getting out of the car, he walked straight into a small alley. According to the system's tracking, this location should be the fastest way to catch up with Ai Haibara and Conan.

As expected, experience counts. Following the system's instructions, Kaoru Kazama navigated through several alleyways and successfully caught up with Conan and Ai Haibara.

Kazama Kaoru was quite lucky; when he arrived, the plot was just about to begin. At that moment, Conan had already started talking to Ai Haibara, but she indicated that she didn't want to talk to him and was still pretending to cry.

"Alright, now you can go home by yourself. See you tomorrow."

Since shrinking, Conan has always been wary of girls his own age. After all, the demeanor of a seventeen-year-old detective is too conspicuous on a seven-year-old. Just by watching the plot, it's clear that countless girls harbor feelings for this little detective, even though those girls may not even know what love is.

“aptx-4869, this is a poison that the organization ordered me to personally prepare.”

"Hehe, hehe, no way, what kind of medicine could a kid like you make?"

Conan, who was originally planning to leave, tensed up instantly upon hearing the words "organization" and "poison." However, he managed to remain calm and even used his signature move—the "cuteness technique"—on Ai Haibara.

"Due to the accidental effects of programmed cell death, all cells, tissues, and hair except for nerve cells have regressed to the infancy stage of growth and development. This is a medicine that the organization ordered me to prepare, and that I personally made!"

As expected of someone who had served in the Black Organization for over a decade, he was incredibly skilled at intimidating people. His tone and expression were worthy of an Oscar. Meanwhile, Conan's expression was deathly pale, devoid of any color.

"Who...who are you?"

"My codename is Sherry, and that's my cipher name."

"Code name? Damn it, what have you done? And what is your relationship with Kazama?"

The moment Ai Haibara revealed her code name, Conan realized it couldn't be fake. He had already figured out the basic rules of the distillery and knew that people in the organization used the names of alcoholic beverages as code names. Coincidentally, his father was someone who traveled the world all the time, so he also knew a little about sherry produced in Spain.

"You mean her? She's our organization's top-notch undercover agent. She's the best in both fighting and counter-surveillance. I think she's probably already infiltrated your good friend Professor Agasa's house. She's very quick. If you call back now, you might even hear her dying screams."

"Tsk tsk, they really made me take the blame while I was away. When did I ever work for the organization? I didn't even know it myself. That awful place always delays paying wages, and the whole organization is full of idiots and undercover agents. He doesn't want to go there and suffer with Gin."

Kaoru Kazama curled her lip, expressing her disdain for the Black Organization in her heart. Of course, her eyes were still fixed on the interesting events happening not far away, and she even snapped a couple of photos of Conan's wonderful expressions, intending to develop them later as part of the guy's embarrassing history.

"Damn it, damn it! I knew it! I knew that woman was up to something! What did you do to the Doctor?"

It must be said that Conan's mental fortitude is quite impressive. Despite being frightened by Ai Haibara, he remained calm and pulled out the earring-shaped portable telephone invented by Dr. Agasa from his pocket. However, no matter how he dialed, all he heard was a busy signal, and he couldn't get through at all.

From Conan's perspective, this undoubtedly confirms Ai Haibara's words: Professor Agasa has already been murdered.

Originally, Ai Haibara was staying at Kaoru Kazama's house, so she shouldn't have had the chance to know that Professor Agasa liked to chat online, which caused the phone line to be busy. However, because of Kaoru Kazama's request, Ai Haibara has started to research the antidote these past few days, which naturally requires her to use a computer.

Coincidentally, Professor Agasa's internet connection was connected to Kaoru Kazama's, which often affected her internet speed. After visiting her home and learning about the situation, Ai Haibara came up with a plan to scare Conan.

"It's no use. No matter how many times you call, the phone will never be answered once you pick it up. I advise you to go and see him soon. Maybe you can see him one last time."

From her words to her expressions, she perfectly embodied the style of the Black Organization. Even as a seven-year-old girl, her natural acting skills remained undiminished.

What Kazama Kaoru found strange was whether Ai Haibara had become familiar with Professor Agasa already. Otherwise, wouldn't it be awkward if Conan came knocking on her door later?

What he didn't know was that it was much easier for Professor Agasa to gain his favor than for him. In just a few days, the two of them were already very familiar with each other. Moreover, Ai Haibara even went to Professor Agasa to explain her true identity and asked him to cooperate in giving Conan a safety lesson so that he wouldn't act rashly when he encountered the Black Organization.

Of course, Miyano Akemi knew about this, but she didn't have any objections. She was overjoyed that her younger sister could start playing pranks instead of just spending all her time in the lab.

Although she has a kind personality, don't forget that she is also the "ruthless person" who once knocked Conan unconscious with a single chop. After the last incident, she also personally experienced Conan's disregard for danger and felt that it was necessary to conduct a safety education. Therefore, she agreed to this prank plan.

So, poor Conan is destined for tragedy. Of course, Kaoru Kazama, who was forced to take the blame and become a cold-blooded killer, is not much better off. Who told him to be so unreliable and have such a hard time raising his initial favorability?

Chapter 131 is mostly an act; a beating will fix it.

Kaoru Kazama feels like he's watching a VR version of Detective Conan, a real person living in the real world. He's never had such a clear feeling before.

Today, as this famous scene reappeared before Kaoru Kazama's eyes, he finally began to understand a little bit about it.

"While it's fun to fool Conan, it's a bit too much to make me take the blame. System, tell me, where can you find someone as kind as me?"

system:"......"

He remained as calm as ever. Although we couldn't meet, he gave Kazama a sense of unwavering stability, though it was a bit ridiculous to use that to describe a system.

While Kaoru was consulting the system, Conan had already turned and run towards Professor Agasa's house at a speed that would put a normal adult to a whiz.

"As expected, as the protagonist, he's still just as freakish even after shrinking."

"I had no idea I had such a terrible impression on you. It really hurts me."

Just as Ai Haibara turned to leave, Kaoru Kazama's soft voice came from behind her.

"Tsk tsk, what a pity, it seems like it didn't scare her."

Unfortunately, due to the other party's extremely strong mental fortitude, Kaoru Kazama did not see the scene she had imagined: her delicate body trembling, then trembling again, and then trembling once more.

"Have you always been so elusive?"

Ai Haibara didn't turn around, but she accurately identified who it was. Among the people she knew after shrinking, who else but that person would have such a wicked sense of humor?

However, it is undeniable that these actions did greatly alleviate her anxiety and fear after she defected from the organization.

Defection is not just something you can talk about. She knows better than anyone what happens to those who defect. Every night she wakes up from nightmares, only to find in horror that there is no gun pointed at her head.

In fact, even if Kazama Kaoru hadn't said anything, she would have taken the initiative to do the research. Although it was no longer her job, only by immersing herself in those cold data could she temporarily forget the fear of being haunted by nightmares.

"Actually, some things can be said out loud, and it will make you feel much better. It's good that you're strong, but don't be arrogant."

"Your words are still just as unpleasant to hear."

Her short figure was stretched long by the streetlights, and in the unseen shadows, a faint smile curved her lips.

"Alright, hurry up and catch up, you're about to make your appearance as the main character."

The reason why anime characters are so likable is because they have distinct personality templates, such as tsundere or emotionless. The excessive exaggeration of these personality traits makes people forget everything else. However, such people do not exist in reality. Human personalities are complex and changeable, and it is incredibly difficult to become pure.

"Does this count as me playing the role of a caring older sister?"

Kazama Kaoru was puzzled. He wasn't really sure what he felt for Ai Haibara. Sympathy, pity, and affection were all possible, but what truly impressed him was her courage. You can't really imagine what the Black Organization is like unless you've experienced it firsthand.

Thinking and walking, even though he was lost in thought, he didn't slow down. In just three to five minutes, he arrived at Professor Agasa's house.

He didn't actually come to this place very often, except for a few times because of those mischievous kids. These little guys were just too much troublemakers, and their safety awareness was seriously lacking. Professor Agasa probably spent more time with them than with their parents.

However, when Kaoru Kazama stood there, he still felt extremely annoyed. Why was it so difficult for him to raise his favorability rating? Is the Mediterranean hairstyle more popular these days?

Kazama Kaoru began to have some doubts about his identity as a cross-dresser, after all, this was a glory that was born more than a decade later, and it was normal for people nowadays not to understand it.

"Wow, it seems quite lively inside! Looks like I've arrived at the perfect time."

Kaoru Kazama heard Conan's shouts even before he entered the room. It was nothing more than some kind of murderer or something. It seems that this great detective's sense of justice is a bit excessive again.

Our ancestors taught us that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. This guy didn't even know how to win over a traitor to the organization. If it weren't for the charm of the protagonist's halo, he probably would never have become a big shot in his life.

"Conan, are you asking for a beating again?"

Kaoru Kazama's voice was soft and gentle; if it were a coquettish tone, it would absolutely melt anyone's heart. Unfortunately, Conan didn't have that charm, and to him, it sounded like a blatant threat.

"Kazama, are you also aware of this? This guy is the culprit who shrunk me. Don't you know who developed that poison?"

"Conan, haven't you ever heard the saying..."

"ha?"

At this moment, Conan, filled with righteous indignation, was completely bewildered. Shouldn't they be cooperating with him at this time? Why did such a sentence suddenly pop out? What does it mean?

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. As the developer of this poison, if you still want to turn back, I advise you to treat Ai well, or you'll be stuck in a sibling relationship! See if Mori-senpai doesn't beat you to death."

As soon as Kazama finished speaking, Conan's expression began to change slowly. He probably thought about the consequences of not being able to grow bigger, and the feeling of Uncle Mori's iron fist.

Actually, he felt that he was still quite resilient. At least after being beaten up by Uncle Mori so many times, his IQ hadn't dropped much. It was just that his EQ was a bit disheartening.

"But she was, after all, the researcher of that kind of poison, wasn't she? If it weren't for her, how could such a harmful poison have been invented?"

Conan argued his case logically, expressing his condemnation of Ai Haibara from the perspective of the victim.

At this moment, Ai Haibara sat on the sofa with a blank expression, listening to Conan's accusations without offering any defense.

Kaoru Kazama knew that she was trying to redeem herself. This eighteen-year-old girl had always felt guilty for developing such a harmful poison, especially after she learned that Gin had already used it to harm people. This was also an important reason why she broke with the organization. In the end, she was just too kind.

Moreover, after spending these few days with her, Kaoru Kazama gradually realized that the reason she insisted on getting close to Shinichi Kudo might have been partly out of curiosity, but more importantly, it was to make up for the mistakes she had made.