Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

She came here specifically to see the play.

"Did Kid send Conan a provocative letter?" Mitsuhiko wondered.

"more or less."

"That awful Kid! Not only did he bully Ran, but he also dared to provoke our Junior Detective League! We have to catch him today!"

"That's right!"

The children were full of energy, waving their fists and displaying high spirits.

Conan: "..."

Haha, whatever makes you happy.

A high school student thief, mingling among the tourists, kept sneezing.

Why does he have the feeling that he is being watched by many people?

Today is the last day of the exhibition, and also the day that Kaito Kid will appear in the announcement letter. The museum is packed with people, and many are even holding banners with Kaito Kid on them to show their support.

Aozawa has witnessed the popularity of Kaito Kid.

He was already thinking of leaving before he even saw the gem.

He really doesn't like crowded places, even after he became Ran Mouri and his sense of smell wasn't as sharp.

She took out a mask and put it on, but her interest was waning.

"There are just too many people..."

Is it really necessary to make such a fuss over a mere Phantom Thief Kid?

And they hadn't even appeared yet, but the shouts were already deafening.

Sonoko was quite excited to see this. She was also a fan of Kaito Kid, and if it weren't for her image, she would have liked to join in and cheer for Kaito Kid.

At this moment, the only one who could share a similar feeling with Aozawa is probably Conan.

Although he was almost used to this kind of scene, Conan still felt annoyed.

This anger intensified, especially after learning that Kidd intended to impersonate him.

That despicable Kid, he's always trying to seduce young girls.

A petty thief gets so many fans; even Shinichi Kudo doesn't receive this kind of treatment.

Fortunately, this situation did not last long. As the announced time approached, the tourists were cleared out by the police.

Conan and his friends are acquainted with Nakamori Ginzo, who is in charge of capturing Kid, and he is even known as Kid's nemesis.

Upon learning that they had been in contact with Kidd and knew about Kidd's plans for the day, the three adults and several children were allowed to stay.

However, you'll have to pass a character customization test.

Qingze doesn't like being touched, especially his face.

Just as Sonoko finished pinching Sera Masumi's face and was about to pinch hers, Aozawa took a step back, took off his mask, and prepared to pinch her face himself.

Unexpectedly, this step back provoked Sonoko.

She looked at him, her eyes quickly filling with tears, on the verge of tears.

"Xiao Lan, you've changed."

"!"

Qingze's pupils suddenly dilated.

Discovered?

Seeing Ran standing there stunned, Sonoko cried as she complained, "You've become so cold to me! You won't even let me touch you anymore!"

Qingze: "..."

numb.

What's wrong with these girls? Why do they cry so easily?

All eyes were drawn to them. Sera Masumi looked at Sonoko, then at the bewildered Ran, and smiled somewhat teasingly.

Several children looked up, not understanding what they were doing.

Conan lowered his half-moon eyes, chuckling to himself.

Seeing that the police seemed to suspect him of being the Phantom Thief Kid, Aozawa had no choice but to resign himself to his fate and move his face closer.

The girl's brows were full of helplessness, tinged with a hint of doting affection, as if she couldn't do anything about it.

"Sonoko, be gentle."

Yuanzi immediately stopped crying and started laughing.

She didn't know why, but her emotions suddenly surged up.

Xiaolan has been too busy lately, and I've had much less time to spend with her. We've also suddenly become somewhat distant.

This alienation wasn't directed at her, but rather felt like it was isolating her from the whole world, making her feel somewhat lonely.

She didn't know what happened.

But she was very scared.

I'm afraid of growing apart from Xiaolan, afraid that we'll no longer be best friends.

She didn't want Xiaolan to be lonely; they would be best friends forever.

A beautiful face came close to her eyes, and she closed them, looking as if she were facing certain death.

She cupped Xiaolan's face in her hands and stroked it lovingly for a long time.

Oh my, your skin is so nice, so smooth, I want to kiss it.

Qingze's goosebumps had spread from his arms to his back; he knew perfectly well that this person was doing it on purpose.

He opened his eyes, grinding his teeth, "Garden!"

"Hehe, I'll pinch it now, I'll pinch it now."

Sonoko chuckled and tugged at his face, not with much force; the real skin texture was definitely not that of a human skin mask.

After confirming that this was indeed her Xiaolan, she forcibly took Xiaolan's hand, rubbed against Xiaolan's shoulder, and showed a somewhat satisfied and perverted smile on her face.

Xiaolan's skin is so nice, I wish I could touch it again like this someday...

At this moment, Qingze really wanted to ask Ran Mouri if Sonoko Suzuki had any special feelings for her besides friendship.

How can I make him feel like I'm a bit of a pervert?

Conan, standing to the side, was filled with jealousy.

That wretched Sonoko! He's never even touched Ran's face!

Ai Haibara watched her two best friends laughing and joking, a hint of envy and loneliness in her eyes.

Just then, a hand reached out and took her arm.

Ayumi, who was holding Ai's arm, blushed slightly.

This move is indeed quite bold.

It's worth noting that she had to do a lot of mental preparation before she started calling him "Ai".

She also wanted to be as close to Ai as Ran and Sonoko were.

Looking at her arm being linked with, Ai Haibara smiled faintly and did not resist the gesture.

Chapter 76 Who is this person?

The Angel's Tear is a very beautiful pink gemstone, oval in shape, truly resembling an angel's tear, set beneath the right eye of a white angel statue.

The angel's eyes are closed, its posture compassionate, and its large wings droop behind it, as if it is mourning for all living beings.

Looking up at the statue, Qingze had to admit that it had great artistic value.

“This statue is so beautiful, like a piece of white porcelain,” exclaimed Sonoko Suzuki, who was holding his hand.

Qingze looked at the information plaque on the statue and discovered that it was indeed a ceramic sculpture, made by a Chinese ceramic artist, and was being exhibited globally.

The three-meter-tall ceramic sculpture is so perfect and seamless; it's hard to imagine how much effort it took to fire it.

"It's ceramic. Such a large ceramic piece, made in one piece, this craftsman is amazing." Qingze exclaimed sincerely.

Compared to this stunning ceramic piece, the angel's tear seems somewhat superfluous.

"But if we don't take any precautions, Kidd could easily steal the jewels, right?" Sonoko wondered.

In the past, whenever my uncle found some good gems, he would always use all sorts of methods to prevent theft and issue a challenge to Phantom Thief Kid.

But this time, why does it seem like there are no preventative measures at all?

"They're probably trying to ride on the coattails of Kaito Kid's fame. After all, Kaito Kid always returns the jewels he steals..."

While we were chatting, a boy wearing a plaid hat walked through the main gate into the convention center, which was surrounded by police.

No one stopped him; everyone acted as if they knew him.

Even the watchful Officer Nakamori didn't pinch his cheek.

The boy was slightly surprised to see Conan and the others arrive.

"Conan, what brings you guys here too? And Ran-san and Sonoko-san as well."

An alarm bell rang in Qingze's mind.

Who is this?

Such unrelated but acquainted people are definitely not within the scope of Ran Mouri's introduction.

Fortunately, there was Suzuki Sonoko nearby. Without Aozawa having to ask, she already knew the newcomer's surname.

"I didn't expect Hakuba-kun to come too." Sonoko Suzuki said excitedly.

"We'll get to see another showdown between the detective and the phantom thief today, but I'm sure Lord Kid will win!"

Qingze still didn't know the identity of this "white horse," as he had never paid much attention to these detective matters.

But now, Ran Mouri's identity is practically synonymous with detective.

My father is a detective, my classmates are detectives, and everyone I know is a detective.

In the future, there will be many more situations like this where we encounter people who know Ran Mouri, but it's impossible for Ran Mouri to list everyone she knows.

She herself may not even know how many people she actually knows.

I should have discussed today's itinerary with her beforehand; that way, I could have been prepared for any potential visitors.

Judging from his demeanor, this white horse must be connected to the police. Officer Nakamori was very friendly to him, even to the point of being a little obsequious.

Moreover, his walking posture, movements, temperament, and clothing all exuded an air of nobility, clearly indicating that he was from a prominent family and had received a good education and manners.

It's estimated that his family members are high-ranking officials in the Metropolitan Police Department.

A high-ranking police officer in the Metropolitan Police Department surnamed Hakuba...

Oh, so they're from the Superintendent General's family.

"Hakuba-kun, it's been a long time."

The girl greeted him with a smile, completely unbelievable that just half a minute ago she had no idea who the person in front of her was.

After greeting them, Hakuba Saguru's gaze fell on the unfamiliar face.

"This is?"

“I’m Sera Masumi, and I’m also a detective. Hakuba-kun, nice to meet you.” Sera Masumi smiled and extended her hand.

Their hands touched, but did not separate.

Sera Masumi held his hand, her smile unchanged, "It seems like Hakuba-kun didn't get his cheeks pinched when he came in."

Hakuba Saguru's expression remained elegant and composed.

"Because I had already verified my identity before I came in."