Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

After beating Rum up in public, Koizumi left feeling refreshed.

Rum is really popular.

There were so many people present but no one came forward to stop her. Even the group of black-clad brothers standing behind her did not step forward, which finally gave her a chance to vent her anger.

After what happened today, Koizumi was sure of one thing. That was that Gin and Rum would not attack Miyano Akemi and himself for the time being. The aftermath of the last drugging incident was finally over.

In this way, she can finally let Miyano Akemi go back to her own home without any worries, and she can also release the fighting power of Nekozuka.

However, what surprised Koizumi was that after she informed the two people that they could move freely again, they all said they wanted to continue living in the store.

It's fine that Nekozuka hasn't rented a house yet, but what's the reason for Miyano Akemi? Is she working overtime for Christmas and New Year's activities?

Well, whatever. I'm not a nanny. Let them handle it themselves.

After she had spoken to Kamimatsu Hisao on the phone, he sent her an email as promised, gave her the contact information of his colleague in Tokyo, and specifically said "bring Nekozuka along."

The cat tomb just happened to be freed, so why not do it today?

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They borrowed Miyano Akemi's car and let Nekozuka be the driver. The two found a gun store according to the address.

That’s right, a gun store.

And it’s a gun store right across from an elementary school.

Koizumi looked at the school gate across the street and felt it was a bit magical.

We sell toys and snacks at the school gate, and you are promoting gun promotion at the school gate?

Are gun stores providing a sense of security to schools, or are schools providing reserve talent for gun stores?

From the outside, it looks like a single-family three-story building with a small frontage. The plaque at the door clearly reads "Weapons Shop".

When you push the door open, you'll see all kinds of guns lined up on the shelves.

Koizumi: ...

Why are they just left there like this? They're not even locked in a closet?!

But on second thought, a gun without bullets is just a firewood stick, which poses no threat at all.

The clerk wanted to come over to greet the customers, but he was frightened by Nekozuka who followed Koizumi in, and his words became stuttering: "Huanhuanhuanhuan..."

Koizumi: “…Welcome.”

No need to force a welcome, really.

The shop assistant looked aggrieved.

Koizumi ignored his feelings and asked directly: "I'm here to see Shinji Hagiya, is he here?"

The clerk was stunned: "Looking for Mr. Hagiya? Who are you?"

"My name is Izumi Sakurai, and I'm a detective. This is my assistant, Kentaro Nekatsuka. Uematsu Toshio introduced us here."

"Boss Kamimatsu?"

When he heard the familiar name, the young man's expression immediately relaxed. He looked at Koizumi, then looked at Nekozuka with a bit of fear: "Wait here for a moment, I'll go see if Mr. Hagiya is here."

After saying that, he ran upstairs.

Koizumi is visiting the first floor.

To be honest, she is actually a military illiterate. The knowledge she has about firearms is limited to what she learned in the police academy. She can only recognize that those placed on this floor are rifles. As for the brand, model, caliber, and any advantages and disadvantages, she has no idea.

Mao Zuka, who had been following behind her, probably saw that she was an amateur, and took the initiative to introduce her: "Basically all the rifles and shotguns on this floor are very old models. Although they can be used, their collection value is greater than their practical value. They probably don't meet your needs, boss."

Koizumi: ...

No, no, no, your boss doesn't need it even if it's a new model. For now, she has a shotgun, which is enough. She hasn't had a chance to use the M60 seized from Inspector Nakae, and it's not as useful as the imitation water gun she made for fun.

Hehehe, every time I think of Kudo's frightened and watery expression, I want to laugh.

"Boss, if you really have to deal with that organization, in addition to the M60, you will need at least two backup pistols. The Browning from last time is very suitable and convenient to carry. In addition, you will need a high-powered shotgun or semi-automatic rifle. It would be better to get a sniper rifle and prepare more ammunition in case of emergency."

Koizumi looked up at him and said, "You really understand."

Nekozuka nodded without hesitation: "Part of it is my personal hobby, and part of it is the teaching of Mr. Kamimatsu. The current defense force of the office is too weak. If a conflict occurs, there will be no resistance at all. I am very worried about your safety."

Koizumi: "...Is this why you continue to live in the office?"

Nekozuka: "Yeah. Besides, I'm worried about you living alone with that woman."

Koizumi stared at him for a long while, then smiled: "...You are thoughtful. But I am not that weak, I still have some ability to protect myself."

Thinking about it, she really didn't seem to have fought in front of him since Nekozuka came, so she said, "It's my mistake. I haven't told you about my situation. Let's find some time to spar and get to know each other."

Koizumi stopped talking when he heard the shop assistant's footsteps coming up the stairs.

"Ms. Sakurai, my boss invites you to the tea room on the third floor."

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The frontage of the first floor was less than 30 square meters, and the stairs leading upstairs were extremely narrow, only allowing one person to pass through. But once he stepped onto the third floor, the space in front of Koizumi suddenly opened up.

She was not too surprised because she remembered the houses in Kamimatsu Hisao's area that he had turned into a maze.

Maybe everyone in his line of work likes to do this?

The waitress at the staircase escorted Koizumi and Nekozuka to the door of a Japanese-style room, gently opened the shoji door and said to the inside, "Mr. Hagiya, the guests have arrived."

After saying that, he nodded to Koizumi and motioned her to go in.

Koizumi looked at the rattan mat on the floor...

He took off his shoes and walked in obediently. When Koizumi looked up, he was stunned: "Eh? Doctor Tani?"

Doctor Gu, who was sitting behind the tea table, waved to her with a smile, then turned to the man sitting next to him and said, "Shinji, that's her. The interesting little girl I told you about."

The man sitting in the main seat had gray hair and a very stern face. He had a naturally intimidating expression, and his eyes were fixed on Koizumi, giving him a strong sense of oppression. Even when he heard what Dr. Gu said, he just nodded slightly with an expressionless face.

Although this person kept staring at her, he didn't have any strange or uncomfortable aura. He must be simply curious about her.

Koizumi walked over and sat down on the guest seat opposite Dr. Tani, and saluted the man: "Hello, Mr. Shinji Hagiya."

Nekozuka placed the gift in his hand on the tea table in front of Shinji Hagiya, then silently retreated to a position half a body length behind Koizumi and knelt down.

Shinji Hagiya stared at the two people for a long while before he spoke calmly, "Why did you come to see me?"

Koizumi glanced at Doctor Tani and saw that he was looking at him with a smile and did not intend to avoid him, so he simply stated his purpose: "Kamimatsu Hisao said that I can come to you to seek a way to make money."