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

The two didn't talk about dating.

Sonoko Suzuki just smiled and said.

"We were actually discussing the latest ghost story that has appeared at Teitan High School."

"You think that school ghost story is scary, right?"

"So I'm thinking of going to Teitan High School with Arne after school next time to investigate the truth behind the school ghost stories. After all, I feel really safe with Arne around!"

...Campus ghost stories?

Upon hearing this, Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha were both stunned.

What era are we living in? There are still ghost stories on campus?

Isn't this kind of thing only found on 4ch forums, or in horror movies and legends? Where in the real world are there any school ghost stories? You're not kidding, are you?

It was noticeable that Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha's expressions were different.

Chen En pulled out a cup of coffee from somewhere, took a sip, then raised an eyebrow and asked.

"what happened?"

"Isn't it common knowledge that there are ghost stories on campus? It's not like your school doesn't have any."

Hattori Heiji, Toyama Kazuha: ?

What dimension is this common sense from?

Don't make such strange statements so casually!

Hattori Heiji quickly shook his head and retorted.

"Hey, hey, hey, where did all these ghost stories on campus come from?"

"That kind of thing only exists in movies and ghost stories on forums... But since we're talking about exploring campus ghost stories, how about taking me along next time?"

"This is something new, how could I, the great detective, be left out?"

Chapter 1021 Autumn Leaves of Ooka in Kansai, Sonoko Suzuki in Kanto

...That kind of thing sounds dangerous, doesn't it?

Kazuha Toyama turned his head directly to look at Heiji Hattori next to him.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, she put one hand on her hip, pointed at Hattori Heiji, and said with dissatisfaction.

"Hey, can you please stop making those comments that sound like background detectives in horror movies who're about to be killed off, or extras who suddenly die at the beginning of ghost stories on forums?"

"Besides, neither of us are students at Teitan High School, so there's no way we can get in, right?"

Hattori Heiji, who had been pointed at, pointed at Chen En indignantly.

"You're talking as if he's a student at Teitan High School."

Chen En, who was waiting for all the dishes to be served: ?

What? I'm involved too?

Chen En shrugged and then said.

"I could be the one."

"Emerging alumni are still alumni, aren't they?"

Hattori Heiji:?

Hey, what does "honorary alumnus" mean?

What are you doing, you bastard!

Don't flaunt your wealth at a time like this!

Hattori Heiji's face darkened.

Could it be that this guy thinks it's a bit of a hindrance for him to deal with the school's weirdos?

There are no ghosts in this world. Do you really think any ghosts or monsters will suddenly appear in campus ghost stories?

Heiji Hattori was just internally complaining when he suddenly realized something was amiss.

Well, you know what, it's not necessarily true that it doesn't exist.

He recalled his previous experience on an island in the United States.

At that time, Shimabukuro Kimie's biological mother, who had obviously died suddenly, returned to the shrine as a mermaid, overturning all the facts of the case that Conan had originally come up with in a supernatural way.

People can be resurrected after death, and even turn into mermaids.

You say there are no ghosts in this world? That's probably a bit unlikely.

He really didn't have anything or any tools he could use to deal with ghosts.

You can't exactly use a wooden sword to slay ghosts, can you?

Heiji Hattori stroked his chin.

If he changed his name to Ida Kojuro Iryu, maybe he could give it a try.

Therefore, after thinking it over, Hattori Heiji finally sighed and waved his hand.

"I know, I know."

"When we go to Kyoto together, I'll go and look for you there. I'll show you my true abilities as a famous detective in Kansai, and I guarantee you won't have any excuse to leave me behind."

Does Kyoto Prefecture belong to the Kansai region?

Chen En was not very familiar with these geographical divisions.

However, in his opinion, it makes no difference whether Hattori Heiji is in Kansai or Kyoto, because of that rich girl that Hattori Heiji got into trouble with when he was a child.

That is, the eldest daughter of the former prime minister of Kyoto Prefecture, Momiji Ooka.

In Gosho Aoyama's setting.

The Ooka family, to which Ooka Momiji belongs, is based on the Suzuki family of Kansai. Ooka Momiji and Suzuki Sonoko are also regarded as representative figures of the zaibatsu in the Kansai and Kanto regions.

Although Ooka Momiji considers herself a native of Kyoto Prefecture and views Suzuki Sonoko as a country bumpkin from Tokyo...

With a heavyweight like Ooka Momiji in Kyoto Prefecture, secretly observing Hattori Heiji, Hattori Heiji's influence in the Kyoto area might be even greater than in the Kansai region.

However, Ooka Momiji hasn't come forward to find Hattori Heiji yet.

However, Hattori Heiji's words attracted the attention of Toyama Kazuha, who was standing nearby.

She asked, somewhat confused.

"Heiji, what do you mean by that?"

Are you, Mr. Chen En, and Ms. Suzuki going on a trip to Kyoto Prefecture together?

Upon hearing this, Hattori Heiji casually waved his hand and said.

"Yes, yes, I've made an agreement with Brother Chen En."

"He's going on a trip with Sonoko next week, first to Osaka Prefecture, then to Kyoto Prefecture. I'll be their guide, so when I get back... Hey, what's with that look?"

Before he could finish speaking, Hattori Heiji realized that Toyama Kazuha's gaze was a little strange.

Although she didn't say anything, there was a strange feeling that her face was filled with the words "What about me?"

"...I really can't do anything with you. Let's go together then, okay?"

Heiji Hattori was ultimately defeated by Kazuha Toyama's gaze, shrugged, and said helplessly.

Anyway, when we go to Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto Prefecture, it's just tourism.

It's nothing more than changing routes to visit a few friends along the way.

Whether or not there are any secret Batman missions or anything like that doesn't matter.

He turned to look at Chen En, then at Suzuki Sonoko, seeking advice from the two parties involved.

However, neither of them seemed to have any objections.

Just as Hattori Heiji had guessed.

Chen En's trip to Kyoto and Osaka was not really about any Batman-like missions; at most, he was just handling some past issues.

In this situation, it doesn't matter if Yuanshan and Ye Suixing don't know his identity.

Anyway, if he really encounters any situation that needs to be dealt with, he'll just go out at night wearing his Batsuit.

Heiji Hattori might not even realize he's gone by then, let alone Kazuha Toyama.

"I see... So, do you have any travel plans?"

After gaining everyone's approval, Toyama Kazuha immediately became much more serious and asked in a low voice.

Heiji Hattori took out a notepad he had prepared beforehand, on which he had written down his travel plans, and showed it to Kazuha Toyama.

Then, the already bickering couple started arguing again.

The two seemed to start arguing about where to go and what sights to see when they went to Osaka and Kyoto prefectures.

"...I feel like these two are full of energy, is it just my imagination?"

"Are they usually like this?"

Sonoko Suzuki asked with some curiosity.

Faced with this question, Chen En simply opened the tableware and said...

"They've always been like this, let's ignore them and eat first."

"Don't ask, the answer is simply that food is the most important thing for people."

Soon, mealtime was over.

After Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha discussed the matter and decided to discuss the specific route on the last day before leaving, they had a meal together. After the meal, they argued and bickered as they walked into the distance.

It's hard not to admire how good their relationship is.