The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

It seems that Kaito Kid is also imitating his father to some extent. If you remove his young face and voice, you could easily believe he is a forty-year-old man.

"Alright then, I won't interfere with your date with that guy. I'll take Xiaolan with me now."

Seeing the "affectionate" look in Kaito Kid's eyes as he looked at Conan, Kaoru Kazama turned off the bright light, leaving them some space, picked up Ran from the bed, and prepared to leave the room.

Just then, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open, and Conan, who was out of breath, walked in.

"Xiao Lan, are you alright?"

"Open your eyes and look, who is standing in front of you?"

Kazama Kaoru was speechless. Did this guy see everyone as resembling Ran when he was in a hurry?

"Kazama, what are you doing here?"

Having probably seen Kaito Kid behind him, he not only didn't call Ran "sister," but even addressed Kaoru Kazama by his first name, seemingly getting a little carried away.

"Kaito Kid wants to go on a date with you. Ran's fine, she just fell asleep. Go and sort out your own troubles."

After Kazama finished speaking, he picked up Ran and left the room. His movements were swift and decisive, leaving Conan somewhat bewildered.

Next was a private moment between Kaito Kid and Conan. Kaoru Kazama wisely refrained from disturbing them, instead turning around and walking downstairs to carry Sonoko, who was still fast asleep against a tree, into the room.

Conan is so inhumane! He left that girl in the snow late at night and then came running to find Ran. No wonder she caught a cold after being frozen all night.

Looking at the two high school girls sleeping in front of him, Kaoru Kazama was actually a little conflicted.

Am I a beast, or worse than a beast?

In the end, he simply covered the two of them with blankets and left the room. After all, the real culprit had been found, and he, as a policeman, was needed to control the situation. There was nothing he could do; detectives always finished their deductions, packed their bags, and left, leaving it to these poor, unfortunate policemen to clean up the mess.

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"So, you were actually investigating a case during your vacation this time?"

As Ai typed rapidly on the keyboard, she asked:

"That's right. It was supposed to be a vacation, but it turned into overtime. The worst part is that it happened right at the end of the vacation. Boss Megure made me take statements from criminals all day. The key thing is that the woman was too stubborn. I don't know how Conan managed to convince her. She's practically a prince."

"Who is the Crown Prince? Are you referring to the Emperor's son?"

Mingmei, who was watching a soap opera, overheard a bit, but not all of it; she only caught his last complaint.

"Pretty much, it basically describes someone who is eloquent and articulate."

Kazama Kaoru thought for a moment. The Land of Fire, in today's terms, is a regime that can at least be compared to an island nation. Therefore, the position of the village chief of Konoha is equivalent to that of a king, and the position of the village chief's son is naturally equivalent to that of a crown prince. This equation should be correct.

Akemi was watching a drama while petting her cat. Kazama Kaoru hadn't been home for the past two days, and Shiro had instantly betrayed her, clinging to Akemi's arms and refusing to come back no matter how Kazama Kaoru called him. It was unclear whether Shiro had fallen in love with Akemi's embrace or with this melodramatic soap opera.

Heaven knows if it can understand the love, hate, and emotions of the cats. Kazama Kaoru, for one, is completely clueless. I wonder if the Transmigrator Association has assigned some unlucky soul to the cat's position. If so, that would be terrible.

While engrossed in watching a TV series, Xiaobai suddenly felt a chill. After shivering, she realized that her absent-minded and often forgetful human was looking at her with a strange expression.

Xiao Bai innocently twitched its ears, then turned its head back to watch TV.

It was reading very attentively; someone who didn't know better would really think it could understand it.

Because of Akemi's presence, Ai, who was quite pessimistic in the original work, is now quite optimistic and can even make jokes about the Black Organization from time to time.

If Kaoru hadn't seen Ai Haibara's body as a detector for members of the Dark Organization in the original work, she might have really thought that her older sister was such an open-minded person. It seems that her older sister is really very important to her.

After a moment of inexplicable sighing, Kaoru Kazama continued to laze around on the sofa.

He was considering whether his plan to become a detective was feasible.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Kogoro Mouri rose to fame because of Conan's support; his marketing methods are actually quite unique.

In this era that celebrates individuality, even the middle-aged Uncle Mori is no exception. He uses his unique words and actions to distinguish himself from other detectives, thereby increasing his core competitiveness and making potential clients value him immediately.

Of course, to a large extent, this is his true persona: a greasy, unreliable middle-aged man.

"Ai, do you think my income would be less if I became a detective?"

After thinking for a long time, Kaoru Kazama decided to consult a smart person.

After glancing at his "big pig's trotter" and "silly cat son" who were engrossed in TV dramas, he turned around and asked Xiao Ai.

Anyway, flirting with your sister-in-law isn't illegal, but wait, something seems off.

"According to the latest island nation economic report, the unemployment rate for freelancers is currently the highest, and their income is among the lowest. The opposite of this job is your profession as a police officer, or civil servant. Although there have been policies to cut benefits, overall, the police profession still has the highest career prospects. Are you sure you want to change careers?"

Instead of blindly offering advice, Ai directly used data to slap people in the face.

Although she is a mad scientist who never leaves her house, she understands how enviable it is to be a civil servant in this era of rapid economic development.

Putting aside other things, if you were to conduct a survey on future aspirations at the University of Tokyo right now, you would find that there are definitely quite a few people who aspire to become police officers or other civil servants.

This is the top university in the island nation, not to mention other universities.

"Life is like a walled city; those inside want to get out, and those outside want to get in. Although you might see me as living a carefree life, the mental pressure is actually immense. You never know when you might suddenly die. Look at all those white-collar and gold-collar workers these days, earning so much money, but they're pushing their health to the limit. They might just pass away one day. We should cherish the present."

Chapter 155 The Unexpected Trip to Osaka

Upon hearing this, Ai Haibara remained noncommittal.

Anyway, she's just giving advice; whether the person involved listens or not is none of her business.

Akemi Miyano is currently unemployed, mainly because she can't really go out and wander around anymore.

In the original work, Ai Haibara's becoming a homebody wasn't necessarily due to her nature. To a large extent, it was because her best buddies Gin and Vodka would drive around Beika Town in a beat-up Porsche all day without ever moving an inch.

Ai is alright now, since her body has shrunk, which is a natural cover.

However, Akemi Miyano, who didn't take aptx-4869, has much bigger goals. Behavioral habits are subtle things that can't be changed in a short time.

Moreover, Gin has a notoriously keen sense of smell, so until she came up with a better solution, Akemi Miyano basically stayed at home the whole time.

Aside from appearing briefly that day disguised as Kazama Kaoru's "boyfriend," he hasn't shown up since.

"Tsk tsk, Phantom Thief Kid's makeup skills are quite impressive. I wonder when I can learn from him."

Thinking about Akemi's inability to show her face in public, Kaoru Kazama stroked his chin, recalling the phantom thief Kid he had encountered.

However, this kid is always elusive, but if you pay close attention, you can find him.

Anyway, his targets are basically gemstones and the like; he just needs to keep an eye out for gemstone exhibitions in the news.

Thinking about this, Kaoru Kazama began to suspect that the Japanese government was taking a passive stance towards Kaito Kid.

The phrase "Arsène Lupin of the island nation" was first circulated by the official sources, along with the outstanding charisma and superb thieving skills of Kaito Kid. This significantly boosted the island nation's reputation and even attracted many wealthy businessmen and collectors to exhibit their works here.

We should actually mourn for Inspector Nakamori Ginzo. Even if he were to actually catch Phantom Thief Kid one day, he would probably just make a lot of noise and then release him.

He even suspected that the authorities might pretend that nothing had happened, after all, he was a legend in a way, even though he was in the theft industry. If he really fell from grace one day, then his reputation wouldn't be so useful anymore.

"By the way, Ai, are you still helping Conan develop an antidote?"

"Otherwise, how could I not feel guilty seeing that great detective was in such a hurry, day and night thinking about his childhood sweetheart and being obsessed with her? I'd work even harder to make the antidote."

While typing, Ai didn't forget to complain about Conan, which shows that she has been admiring the great detective and being infatuated with him quite a bit at school.

"Actually, Conan deserves it. With his behavior, it's fortunate that you invented APTX-4869. If Gin had gone out with rat poison that day, this great detective might have been finished. I think he should thank you!"

Ai Haibara has always been like this, she likes to express her true feelings in a sarcastic way, but she is also afraid of making people worry, so her emotions change very quickly.

In addition, she felt guilty about inventing the poison; although she didn't say it, the guilt always accompanied her.

Therefore, Kaoru Kazama usually uses this method to relieve his emotions. Conan is just something to be sold. If he can make Ai Haibara feel better, then it's worth the price.

"Don't stay cooped up in your rooms all day. People might think I'm keeping a mistress hidden away. In a few days, I'll take you to Izu Beach to relax, enjoy the sea breeze, and go swimming."

“I still have to work, and my sister probably can’t go out freely either. If the organization really targets us, not only will our lives be in danger, but you will be doomed too.”

Ai's sharp tongue was as biting as ever, but Kaoru Kazama didn't take it to heart. Instead, she said with a grin:

"If I run into those two gay guys on the beach in Izu, I won't say anything else, I'll just jump into the sea and end it all."

Why do you always say that Gin and vodka are gay?

From this angle, you can see that although Ai Haibara is trying hard to hold back, the slight upturn of her lips still reveals her happy mood.

This teasing approach can indeed help Ai forget her past traumas to a great extent.

"Haven't you noticed? The two of them are inseparable from morning till night, and they drive around in that beat-up little car all day long. They're even more clingy than couples in the throes of new love. I've been disgusted by them for a long time."

"Anyway, you should get some rest these few days. Don't keep your days and nights reversed. It's a shame to waste a trip to the beach if you just take a nap in the sea breeze."

He really had no way to deal with Ai's habit of staying up late.

You can try to persuade them, but they're not really children. They have their own opinions, and they always have perfectly legitimate reasons. Every time you bring it up, they'll openly retort that they're working.

Even her older sister, Akemi Miyano, couldn't control her, let alone Kaoru Kazama.

He just likes to talk the talk, but as a former veteran night owl, he always gets a strange sense of pleasure from scolding Ai, who is also a night owl. Maybe that's what makes him a pervert.

"Okay, I understand."

He typed away on the keyboard with a loud clattering sound, but unfortunately, he couldn't understand a word of what was on it.

Biopharmaceuticals are completely unrelated to his major.

Moreover, his professional knowledge was either superficial or completely forgotten; he had forgotten it all.

After enjoying the dinner prepared by Miss Akemi and watching a bit of mindless soap opera, Kaoru Kazama drifted off to sleep.

The next day, I woke up unusually early, before six o'clock in the morning. When I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth, I even saw Ai with panda eyes.

Needless to say, they must have been working through the night.

Seeing her dazed state, almost squeezing face wash onto her toothbrush, Kaoru Kazama had no choice but to help her wash up. Just then, Akemi's breakfast was ready. Ai hurriedly finished eating and went back to her room to catch up on sleep, while Kaoru Kazama ate slowly, watched TV for a while, and then went out to work.

Before leaving, he was still lamenting that his biggest wish was to return to the carefree life of his elementary school days. But Conan and Ai are so oblivious to their own good fortune. Isn't that infuriating?

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"What?! Why do I suddenly have to go on a business trip?"

Kaoru Kazama looked at Miwako, who had told her the news, with a completely bewildered expression, and asked in great confusion:

"Didn't I already say that this isn't a business trip? It's just a temporary transfer to another place to help out. Doesn't Inspector Nakamori from the Second Division often borrow people from us to arrest Kid? What's so strange about that?"

"But I wasn't supposed to be going anywhere else. Why am I suddenly being sent to Osaka? Is Boss Megure trying to sideline me?"

“Speak properly, stop acting so neurotic. Do you know it damages your image?”

Miwako gave Kazama Kaoru a reproachful look; this wasn't the first time she'd heard such words from him.