Phantom Thief of Heart!but conan

Chapter 899 The mastermind behind this is Kudo Shinichi!

"In this regard, Akechi-kun is indeed better than many people." Hakuba nodded in agreement, and his words were also full of teasing, "So, the representative of the East this time will be left to you? To be honest, I don't think I can represent the detectives of the East."

Compared with his activities in the UK, his popularity and credibility in Japan are far worse.

To be honest, he himself was also very surprised to receive the invitation to fight as a high school detective representing the East.

"Even though you think so, did you still accept the invitation from the program team?" Hattori Heiji frowned strangely, "I also think that the representative of the East should be Kudo, how could it be you?"

He was speaking to Hakuba, but he was always looking at Akechi Goro out of the corner of his eye, as if he was afraid that the other party didn't understand who he was talking about.

"Of course I don't like this kind of thing. There is only one reason why I accepted the invitation." Bai Ma looked at the camera on the table, crossed his hands, and leaned slightly to get closer. "Of course it was a director from a certain program group who called my home directly and said that Kudo Shinichi was unwilling to officially appear on camera no matter what, saying that he had a case on his mind, and hoped that I could take over his responsibility and not let the East be humiliated..."

Several people silently looked at Goro Akechi first, then at the camera on the table. The meaning of condemnation was self-evident.

Let's not talk about the fact that they hired Hakuba because they couldn't hire Kudo Shinichi, as if he was a substitute - it's not that you can't do that, but at least don't say that - and then they brought in two famous detectives from the East, and they had to fight each other before the showdown. Anyone who hears about this will say it's immoral.

"My nanny received the call and was heartbroken and tearful. She told me, 'You must go and let the public know that there is a white horse detective in the East!' So I had to accept the invitation. Of course, I still felt that I was not a suitable candidate to represent the East."

"That's for sure..." Hattori Heiji said, and started staring at Goro Akechi again.

Because he accepted Toru Amuro's invitation, his contract was similar to Goro Akechi's, so he couldn't say anything too directly to Akechi. He could only stare at Hakuba and make indirect accusations.

However, his indirect criticism did not sound obvious at all, and was not much different from pointing fingers at Mingzhi.

Tang Ze slowly put down his water cup and smiled gently and helplessly: "I don't think it's necessary to stick to one title. At most, we can just regard Bai Ma-kun as an overseas guest."

"No, Hakuba Tan is just studying in the UK, at least he is still a Japanese. As for you, I remember your nationality..." Koshimizu Nanatsuki narrowed his eyes and looked at Tang Ze teasingly.

Although she already knew the other party's true situation and both parties could be considered to be partners who got along well with each other, she would not stop mentioning the jokes that should be made, or rather, she was even more daring to speak out.

Tang Ze raised his cup towards her, took a sip silently, and agreed with her statement.

As a fake identity that came out completely out of nowhere, Goro Akechi needed more traces and records of life outside his own country in order to hide his true identity. Naturally, he could not be a complete Japanese, so he was given dual citizenship.

Conan held the cup silently and looked down at his own teacup.

He had a premonition that the things he was asked to record in the beginning would probably come in handy for some purpose. Now he didn't want to look up and make eye contact with them. He could only hold his breath and stare at the tea leaves in the cup.

Sure enough, when they said this, the headsets on their ears used to notify and confirm the process began to emit voices reminding them of the process from their accompanying PDs.

Soon, Rena Mizunoshi, dressed in a professional dress, walked through the large vegetation and strode into the studio as the camera was filming.

I don't know if this shed was designed this way intentionally or if it was simply requisitioned as a set from some TV show or movie, but the whole thing looks like a lifelike garden. She walked over with her head held high as if she was attending a banquet.

Everyone at the table fell silent and looked at the host who officially appeared, knowing that the program process had begun.

Rena Mizuno sat down leisurely in an empty seat in the direction of the main seat, greeted the fixed camera position in a professional broadcasting tone, and began her opening remarks.

This speech was not directed at the detectives at the table, but mainly to the audience in front of the camera, so not only was there a long list of oral announcements about variety show specials, broadcast times, etc., but there was also a close-up introduction to each detective.

Tang Ze knew that according to the arrangement method used in serious variety shows, the introductions they just made would be edited after each introduction to create some program effects. The reason why they were allowed to sit here first to familiarize themselves with the show was mainly because in a relaxed state without entering the formal process, ordinary people would be more likely to say something with explosive points, which would be good for the effect of making the film.

After finishing the introductions of the people at the table, Mizunashi Rena changed the subject, as if joining in their topic normally, and continued with their previous discussion.

"Regarding the question of the representative of the Eastern Detective... To be honest, we were also very conflicted during the invitation stage. On the one hand, Akechi-san has done a great job in the past few months and has a good reputation. He is indeed worthy of the title of a famous detective. On the other hand, Hakuba-san is also a very good high school detective, and just before the invitation to the show, he officially transferred back to China. More importantly, the once nationally famous high school detective Kudo Shinichi has not appeared for several months... We also had a headache for a long time regarding the selection of the person."

The people at the table had different expressions, but no one responded. They knew that the repetitive words that Mizunashi Rena said were for the convenience of post-editing, and some content that was easier to add in seemed to have been naturally added into the conversation.

What happens next is probably the highlight.

Sure enough, after briefly introducing the current situation, Mizunashi Reina curved her eyes, revealed a sly smile, and clapped her hands: "However, after our unremitting efforts, we have successfully invited Kudo-kun, who has not appeared for a long time. Because of the case, he is temporarily unable to return to Japan to participate in the program, so we decided to use another method to determine the representative of the East."

After she finished speaking, a piece of content started playing in everyone's earphones.

That was the voice that half of the people at the table were familiar with, Kudo Shinichi's voice.

"Hello everyone, I'm Kudo Shinichi. I'm honored to receive the invitation from the program team. I also want to represent the East, but the cases I have on hand really make it difficult for me to handle them. However, everyone seems to have a disagreement on who can replace me."

Hakuba Tan and Karasawa both looked at the smiling Mizunashi Rena and had a premonition of what was to unfold.

"I think it's really unfair for me, a person who is not here, to be the representative. But if the participants in the program cannot represent the detectives of the East, this competition will lose its meaning. So, I will find another way to participate. My duel with you has officially begun just now."

Conan, who also had earphones in his ears, had his eyebrows twitching. He squeezed the cup in his hand with all his strength to suppress the urge to shout. Although he said all these words correctly, the wording and order were obviously very different from what he officially recorded.

This clip sounds like a formal self-introduction and a voice recording in cooperation with the program team. In fact, it was the content of a call in which he repeatedly declined the program invitation, and then gave in under the strong request of the program team, saying that he could not be there but could provide some help. It was also edited together with the voice recording he formally sent over.

The original words he sent clearly expressed that he could not be present, but the program team insisted that if he was absent, the competition would not be fair and complete, so he was willing to participate in the program process as an off-site guest at fixed points.

So, wasn't it already recording from the moment the call was connected? How unethical! Is this how variety show editing works?

After waiting for the voice message to finish, Mizunashi Rena put down her hands and officially announced: "Yes, just as Kudo-kun said, the competition between him and you has officially begun. This time, all the 'cases' designed by the program team were designed and participated in by Kudo-kun, creating difficult problems for you."

Putting down the cup, Conan's eyes couldn't stop twitching and he almost couldn't control himself and protested loudly.

Who said that? Who said that?!
My goodness, he said that before the recording started, the production team of a variety show would honestly reveal their process and script to the guests who would not be present at all. He also said that he could complete the decryption remotely first, make some supplementary recordings when appropriate, participate in the program in an off-site way, and comment on other people's performance and answers. He said it as if he was a judge. In the end, isn't this a completely different way? !

They completely packaged two sets of rhetoric, which not only created contradictions and highlights, but also deceived the off-site guests into giving the required recordings according to their designed plans while hiding the truth...

Should we say it is worthy of being a Nichimera TV station...

“As long as we can successfully crack them, then we will surely get an answer to who the strongest detective in the East is and how your competition with him will turn out.” Mizunashi Reina, who didn’t notice the resentful gaze of the elementary school students at all, continued to explain, speaking as if it were real. “How do you feel about this format?”

"If it's about solving the puzzle left by Kudo, then I'm still a little interested." When Hattori Heiji spoke, he used all his strength not to stare at Conan sitting next to him, but he answered with some gritted teeth.

What? He tricked me into coming to Tokyo to participate in a show. Turns out this guy was also one of the people involved in writing the script.

You're really tight-lipped, Kudo...

"Indeed, it was arranged by that detective, so the nature is a little different." Tokatsu Junya gestured with a confident expression, "To be honest, I am a little curious about the puzzle designed by such a famous detective."

"Yeah, if you had said that when you invited me, maybe I would have agreed faster."

"The result is not a competition between famous detectives at all. This is clearly 'Kudo Shinichi VS High School Detective'."

Everyone at the table was caught up in a lively atmosphere. Even the real planner, Nanatsuki Koshimizu, expressed her curiosity after being stuck for a moment, and kept looking at Goro Akechi and Rena Mizunashi with hidden eyes.

Upon hearing the news, she, the instigator, was also confused.

After the project was handed over from her to Goro Akechi, it was fully handed over to Nichiuri TV to operate. Apart from promising her that they would invite specific people as she requested and arrange the cases and puzzles on the scene around the plan she designed, she was not responsible for any other part.

Or was this also meant to confuse the real culprit? To make him let his guard down and reveal his true intentions?

To some extent, it was indeed the program planning, but Karasawa, who also did not receive any notification, looked subtly in the direction of Mizunashi Rena.

Well, he previously thought that "Kil" became a TV host because of the organization's requirement.

After all, a television station is such a sensitive place. Often, assassination or espionage missions are done by media professionals who have easy access to people from all walks of life. This is indeed much more convenient than other professions and is less likely to arouse vigilance.

Now looking at it, maybe it was Rena Mizunoshi who wanted to do this herself.

This move is certainly intended to annoy Kumail, but it can be seen at first glance that he is a veteran media person.

"Okay everyone, before the show officially starts, please change into costumes that match your identities as 'Detective Koshien', please!" Mizunashi Rena clapped her hands, indicating the end of the recording of this section.

After sitting there and waiting for a while, allowing the staff to arrange for them to complete some close-up reshoots, the group of people were finally taken out of the studio and returned to the dressing room to touch up their makeup and change clothes.

"The so-called clothing that suits one's identity is the school uniform..." Conan sat on the makeup chair next to him, watching Hattori Heiji walk out of the dressing room, and curled his lips, "I'm really not used to seeing you dressed like this."

"I don't wear school uniforms except when I go to school or for ceremonies." Hattori Heiji adjusted his black school uniform and glanced at him. "It's not like everyone is like you, wearing a school uniform everywhere. After all, who would wear a school uniform for nothing? Everyone is photographed in a school uniform."

"Hey, it's not that I like to wear school uniforms, it's because when the case happens I'm usually still in school, or on the way to or from school, so when I rush over I usually wear school uniforms, okay!" Conan crossed his arms and protested, "I'm just like Tang Ze, I wear my own clothes when I'm not in school."

Hearing him mention Karasawa, Hattori Heiji became even more furious: "How dare you say that? You even persuaded Karasawa to lobby me... When did you become such a despicable guy, Kudo..."

"I've already said that the production team took the initiative! The most I knew about the puzzle was a little ahead of time, and it was all in the form of text and pictures!"

Hattori Heiji raised his palm to show his refusal to communicate with him: "Anyway, from now on you and I are enemies. No matter what happens, you are not allowed to talk to me!"

"Huh? You..."

(End of this chapter)