Conan: Nakamura-kun is forced to be almighty

Generally speaking, this time off was quite easy. I didn’t have to work overtime in the afternoon and rested on time.

Naturally, we had dinner with Hagiwara next door, and it was rare that we didn't bring Matsuda with us.

There were only two people together for dinner, and they didn't go to the small restaurant they visited a few times before. Hagiwara took Nakamura around to a more remote store to eat ramen.

The store is small and the location is relatively remote, but the ramen tastes good and the soup is quite delicious.

The dinner gathering between the two of them was much more casual. There was no fixed opening remarks, and there was no special caring behavior such as waiting for someone to finish talking.

Feel free to bring up topics of interest. If you can pick up the conversation, pick it up. If you can't, just listen to what the other person has to share.

As is Hagiwara's custom, he opens with some gossip.

"Have you heard about Yuta, the senior who is a genius in marksmanship?"

"What exactly does it mean?"

"His wife won the case again in court this time, but it's a pity that our talented senior has become unknown."

Nakamura suddenly realized, "Is it the recent star cheating case?"

He happened to hear Takeuchi mention this case, otherwise with how busy he was, he would naturally have no intention of collecting the surrounding news.

"Yes, I heard that the opponent's lawyer is the famous Madonna prosecutor, but he is still no match for the undefeated queen, Madam Concubine."

"The undefeated queen?"

"It comes from the beauty pageant held at Tedan High School many years ago. In the competition between Ms. Teitan and the famous former actress Ms. Fujimine Yukiko, Ms. Teitan's title was Queen Teitan, and Ms. Yukiko's title was It’s Princess Didan.”

Nakamura recalled that Yukiko Fujimine is now the wife of Kudo Yusaku, and the mother of Kudo Shinichi.

This undefeated queen is the mother of Kudo Shinichi’s childhood sweetheart, Maori Ran.

Hmm... As expected of the protagonist group, the background is just extraordinary.

"Yuta?"

"Ah, oh, that's it. This is the first time I heard about this. It seems that the concubine is very powerful."

Hagiwara didn't doubt it either. He had long been used to being delayed in getting news from Nakamura.

"Of course, it's very impressive."

Nakamura thought for a while and confessed: "I met Zhufu some time ago."

"Wow, how is he? Is he okay?"

Nakamura recalled Zhufu's dramatic change in temperament and affirmed: "He's so alive and kicking, there's no need to worry at all."

Hagiwara knew the rules and didn't ask too much about Morofushi, "That's good. Is there any news about Zero?"

Nakamura shrugged, "No, where are you?"

"No, but the monitor said he might come back to Tokyo early."

"Really?" Nakamura was very surprised.

He has a good relationship with all five of them, but in comparison, he still prefers to stay with Ida. After all, the other two pairs are young tame dyes, and he always feels like he is shining in the middle.

Nakamura didn't know yet that Date would bring his girlfriend with him when he came back this time, so it was impossible for singles to get together.

"Of course it's true. The squad leader has solved an unsolved case and made a great contribution. There is a high chance that he will be promoted to inspector general when he returns to the Metropolitan Police Department."

Now Nakamura has a greater sense of urgency.

Japan's police are divided into hierarchies.

Inspection—Inspection Minister—Police Department supplement—Police Department—Police Supervisor—Police Supervisor—Police Supervisor—Police Chief—Police Superintendent.

According to the different civil service examinations passed, they are divided into three categories: professional group, quasi-professional group and non-professional group.

The positions for these three types of personnel are different.

For example, Jiang Gu is in the professional group. He graduated from the police academy and entered the Metropolitan Police Department or the National Police Agency. His initial police rank was the police department supplement, and his starting point was higher than everyone else.

Among the remaining five of them, Hagiwara, Matsuda, and Date are all non-professional members, and their initial police rank is patrol. (1Please see the paragraph review)

Nakamura and Morofushi are in the quasi-professional team, and their initial police rank is inspector general.

The six of them have different starting points and promotion channels.

As for Nakamura, who clearly has a higher police rank, but was not taken seriously when he joined the explosives unit, it was because he went to the technical department.

Compared with other departments that place more emphasis on police rank and qualifications, the Explosives Division basically relies on technology. Whoever has the best technology will receive better treatment and respect.

On the contrary, if he went to the search class, based on his initial police rank, on the surface, his treatment would be much better.

The actual remuneration depends on whether you can handle things and how strong your abilities are. Of course, if he has good opportunities and strong test ability, it will be a different world. (2)

When I heard that the squad leader had the opportunity to be promoted to inspector general, I was happy for him, but also inevitably felt a sense of urgency.

After all, he had already planned to return to the Search Division with peace of mind once the Hagiwara matter was resolved.

The explosive team was very good, and he gradually got used to it after spending some time with Captain Kitamura and others. However, in order to save more energy and meet future challenges, he was still preparing to transfer back to the search class.

If he goes to the search class, his [Proficiency in Reasoning] will be more useful.

Wait... Nakamura suddenly realized something, his lips curled downwards, and his expression gradually darkened.

"Yuta? What's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"No...no." Nakamura came back to his senses, "By the way, Matsuda said a few days ago that you were going to buy a smartphone. Please recommend one to me. My mobile phone is about to die."

Hearing this, Hagiwara paused slightly, and then displayed his new machine openly.

"This one is pretty good, you can refer to it."

Nakamura took it, opened the screen to see the functions inside, and asked about the price.

This new mobile phone has a touch screen, which is very responsive and easier to operate. It is undoubtedly much more convenient than his current old-fashioned button mobile phone.

Nakamura quickly made a quick calculation and decided to buy one when he had time, although the price of the machine itself plus the phone bill was a considerable expense.

But as a police officer, you must be prepared to be on call even after get off work. It is unreliable if you cannot contact anyone.

Nakamura asked casually, "Speaking of which, why are your and Matsuda's mobile phones soaked in water?"

Hagiwara answered vaguely, "Well, I accidentally fell down last time and got hit."

Before Nakamura could continue to ask, Hagiwara changed the subject.

He started asking about Nakamura’s recent work.

Nakamura had no choice but to give up. Anyway, if something were to happen to those two people, he would definitely know about it, so he would just keep silent.

After the dinner, it was time for everyone to go back to their respective homes.

The two were about to walk out of the store together when they heard a scream.

Nakamura and Hagiwara looked at each other, but quickly reached a tacit understanding.

Although they were just bomb disposal police, they rushed over quickly.

When he arrived at the source of the sound, Nakamura couldn't see what was going on inside, but he first saw the boy jumping around outside.

Isn't this the protagonist he just met yesterday - Kudo Shinichi?