I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

After Ran Mouri asked again, the shop assistant still answered with some reluctance.

"I don't know why, but it seems like all the chocolate-flavored Kyoto Birds have disappeared."

"I clearly saw them on the shelf just now, but after I came back from the checkout counter, I found that all the chocolate-flavored Kyoto Birds were gone, and even the spare stock was gone."

Upon hearing this, Ran Mouri immediately felt disappointed.

Meanwhile, Sonoko Suzuki, standing nearby, displayed her abilities as the queen of deduction at Teitan High School, stroking her chin and asking suspiciously.

"Does that mean someone secretly stole the chocolate-flavored Kyoto Bird?"

"Aren't there any security cameras here?"

During her time with Chen En, she learned some essential detective skills.

For example, when in doubt, check the surveillance footage.

Surveillance can resolve 99% of criminal cases.

As long as you're not in Beika Town, it's unlikely you'll encounter the remaining 1% of criminal cases that surveillance can't handle.

However, upon hearing this, the shop assistant immediately shook his head vigorously and replied.

"Impossible, impossible! How could we possibly install surveillance cameras?"

"This could infringe on the privacy of other citizens and guests."

“We would never do such a thing.”

Sonoko Suzuki: ?

I've been spending so much time with Chen En that I've almost forgotten about this.

The more Westernized a country is, the less widespread its surveillance systems become.

This is especially true in Japan.

As Japan's most retro city, it's not surprising that Kyoto chose not to install a surveillance system. As for Beika Town, where there are frequent surveillance cameras, that can only be attributed to the circumstances.

After all, when faced with the choice between one's own life and someone else's privacy, everyone knows which to choose.

Sonoko Suzuki was taken aback, while Kazuha Toyama, standing beside her, asked curiously.

"Is it possible that it wasn't done in the first place?"

"For example, the chocolate-flavored Kyoto was never brought in from the beginning. Other flavors of Kyoto were brought in and were simply placed in the same slot as the chocolate-flavored Kyoto, which is why you thought it was the chocolate-flavored Kyoto."

Kazuha Toyama's words made the two pastry chefs next to him shake their heads as well.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

“We remember clearly that when we were making them, we made 40 boxes of chocolate-flavored Kyoto Bird for this branch and delivered them here, and they were placed on the shelf.”

"It's this kind of dessert that vanished without a trace in just a moment."

"Not only are the items on the shelf recesses gone, but even the spare supplies we kept in the cabinets below are gone."

Upon hearing this, even Toyama Kazuha was at a loss for words.

The trio of girls felt extremely frustrated at that moment.

They finally managed to come together for dessert.

But reality made them lose so completely.

However, the shop assistant said with a smile at this moment.

"Although our stores here do not sell chocolate-flavored Kyoto anymore."

"However, you can also check out other stores."

"Whether it's Yanxiaoji, Shinkyogoku, or Shirakawa, their stores all sell this flavor of Kyo-no-Tori. I don't believe it's possible that all the chocolate-flavored Kyo-no-Tori have disappeared like they have here, right?"

These words instantly woke me from my reverie.

Ran Mouri suddenly realized.

Indeed it is.

No matter how skilled that thief is, it's impossible for him to steal all the Kyoto Chocolate flavored chocolates from four stores at the same time. If that were the case, that person might be able to fly like the Thunder God.

He can already fly like the Thunder God, so what's there to say? Just give it to him.

Just as Ran Mouri was about to turn around, she took Sonoko Suzuki and Kazuha Toyama and headed straight for other stores.

Then a middle-aged man rushed in from outside the store, looking flustered.

He said incredulously.

"Counter, do you still have any chocolate-flavored Kyoto Bird cigarettes in your store?"

“I just went to Yanxiaoji, Shinkyogoku and Shirakawa, and all the chocolate-flavored Kyoto Birds there are gone. You should still have some in stock, right? They were just delivered.”

Upon hearing this, Ran Mouri was struck dumb and didn't know what to say.

This thief is incredibly powerful.

How could Kyoto Bird steal all the chocolate flavors from four stores in Kyoto City at once, and on the very day they arrived? Could it be that Lupin III came to take revenge?

Because Dad was supposed to go deal with Lupin III yesterday afternoon, but he didn't go because he got drunk.

So, Lupin III, in order to get revenge on his father, came directly to sabotage us?

Just as Ran Mouri was lost in thought, Sonoko Suzuki asked her directly.

"Can't we do it now?"

"Why don't you just make a batch now?"

"This is what the second young lady of the Suzuki family said with an air of wealth and power."

"I'll just pay more."

For the Suzuki Group, anything that can be solved with money is never considered a problem.

However, as soon as he said that, the pastry chef sighed again.

"No, the chocolate we use to make the chocolate-flavored Kyoto Bird is very rare."

"We specially shipped it from overseas."

"Therefore, it is under strict control. They only distribute a certain amount of rare chocolate to us every day, and all of today's share of chocolate has been used up. If we really want to make it, we have to wait until tomorrow."

"There's absolutely no way they'll give us tomorrow's chocolate today."

Sonoko Suzuki: ?

Is your chocolate made of gold or silver?

Is the control so strict?

Sonoko Suzuki touched her chin suspiciously, then said directly.

"What kind of rare chocolate?"

"Tell me now, and I'll get it for you right now."

If I can't get it done in an hour, I'll cancel the order!

Store clerk: ?

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Hearing this, the middle-aged man couldn't hold back any longer and asked incredulously.

"No, miss, may I ask who you are?"

"These rare chocolates are very hard to come by, and they are very expensive. They simply don't sell in small quantities, so I think you don't need to spend so much money."

"You can come back tomorrow to buy it. Although today is a special day, there's nothing we can do now."

"Tomorrow's Kyoto Bird will definitely have a chocolate flavor."

Sonoko Suzuki: ?

Are you questioning the strength of the Suzuki family?

Don't think that just because this is Kyoto, I can't get anything.

Just tell me a brand, and I'll get it for you right away, in every way.

Sonoko Suzuki was about to ask a few more questions when Ran Mouri stopped her.

Ran Mouri sighed and said.

"Sonoko, forget it."

"If we can't buy it today, we can come back tomorrow."

"It's such a pity. I came here specifically for this flavor of Kyoto Bird, but I can't buy it."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man felt even more guilty.

He sighed deeply and said.

"Sigh, it's really a dereliction of duty to prevent guests like you who came all this way from buying what they want."

"I'm really sorry this time."

"However, with such a large quantity of Kyoto Chocolate disappearing, if you report it to the police, they should be able to handle it. If possible, please leave your phone number so we can notify you as soon as we recover these chocolates."

Meanwhile, Toyama and the others were somewhat puzzled about the identity of this middle-aged man.

Ran Mouri looked her up and down before saying with some surprise.

"Are you the owner of Kyoto Bird?"

The middle-aged man's name is Umehara Kozo.

He is the owner of Kyoto Bird.