Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

In the Kudo family's study.

"It's nice to see you again, Ms. Sakurai." Kudo Yusaku said, "To be honest, when I heard that you were missing, I really thought I wouldn't be able to see you today."

Koizumi helplessly spread his hands and smiled: "Who said it wasn't true? It's only been a few days since we last met, and I didn't expect a robbery to happen in the meantime. Speaking of which, I haven't paid attention to the outside world these days while I'm recuperating. Do you have the newspapers from the past two days? I'd like to borrow them and take a look."

Kudo Yusaku was surprised: "Rest? Is it true that you were injured in the robbery?"

Koizumi then repeated to Kudo Yusaku what he had just told the Mori couple.

Kudo Yusaku nodded in amazement: "This is really an incredible talent. Maybe it is really suitable for your current job."

"Ha, Mr. Kudo, what you mean is that I can just sit in a bar frequented by gangsters and get intelligence from everywhere? Although this ability is a good one, it is also very limited. I can hardly bear a little bit of noise. If my hearing is strongly stimulated, I can't even guarantee that I can exert my normal combat power."

Kudo Yusaku pinched his chin and thought for a while: "This is indeed a problem. I think you can seek help from Dr. Agasa."

Koizumi's heart moved. She was worried that she could not find an opportunity to get close to Dr. Agasa, the technological giant, but she did not expect that Mr. Kudo would be so helpful.

"Oh? Dr. Agasa, can you help me solve my hearing problem?"

"Of course." Kudo Yusaku answered affirmatively, "He is a technological genius, and his inventions will definitely be able to help you."

Koizumi sat up straight. "I'm very interested! What major is Mr. Agasa a doctor of?"

The original work did not give a more detailed explanation of Dr. Agasa's background. Koizumi's understanding of him was limited to being an expert in machinery and explosives, and he made many helpful black technology tools for Conan and Kaito Kid, specifically for Kuroba Kaito, the son of Kuroba Toichi.

Kudo Yusaku did not give a detailed explanation as Koizumi expected, but answered briefly: "His research covers a wide range, but they are all relatively, well, unconventional. So Dr. Agasa's inventions cannot be promoted on a large scale. If you are willing to make a commission to him, I think he will be very happy."

Koizumi's head was full of black lines.

What's the difference between you saying this and not saying it?

Kudo Yusaku misunderstood Koizumi's tangled expression and immediately added: "You know, Dr. Agasa helped me make a lot of small tools that are helpful for detective work, such as micro-eavesdropping devices and microphones that can change voices."

WHAT? !

Are you saying that the bow-tie voice changer and micro-eavesdropping device used by Conan are already available? !

Koizumi's eyes widened in shock.

Kudo Yusaku coughed lightly and said awkwardly: "As a detective, sometimes you have to use some special strategies to solve problems. After all, we are different from the police."

Seeing Koizumi's face showing the same "eyes lit up and very curious" expression as Kudo Shinichi, Kudo Yusaku began to have a headache.

At this time, there was a knock on the study door, and Kudo Yukiko walked in with a tray and a smile on her face: "I brought you two cups of coffee."

Kudo Yusaku was relieved that the awkward topic was interrupted, and he picked up two newspapers from the table and handed them to Koizumi: "Here, these are the newspapers you wanted."

"OK, thanks."

Koizumi took the newspaper and saw that Kudo Yukiko was still standing there with an expression as if saying, "I have something to say to my husband." She immediately stood up, took the newspaper and walked to the sofa next to her, making room for her seat at the desk.

Kudo Yusaku asked casually, "How is downstairs?"

Kudo Yukiko smiled and replied, "The four cats are playing hide-and-seek with the children, and the children are having a great time. That big orange cat, oh my god, it's so funny. The other cats all hid in corners, but that big orange cat jumped onto Eri's legs and lay down, looking like a large pillow, without any sense of incongruity. It's in such a conspicuous place, but the children haven't noticed it yet."

Koizumi, who was sitting next to him, almost burst out laughing.

Daju, you are such a little genius!

She quickly scanned the content in the newspaper related to the convenience store robbery and herself, and suddenly a piece of paper fell out from the interlayer of the newspaper.

Koizumi was stunned for a moment and opened it.

It turned out to be a secret letter from the public security department, asking her where she ultimately wanted to direct public opinion and hoping that she could inform the follow-up plans in advance so that the higher-ups could be prepared.

Preparation? It means to be on guard, hehe. It seems that my affairs have given them a headache.

The plan she initially agreed with the police was to clear her name, but recent events seem to have gone against the original plan, and with contact with her almost cut off, it seems that they are not sure how to cooperate with her.

Koizumi quickly glanced at Kudo Yusaku over there. The man was still talking to his wife as if nothing had happened, and there was nothing unusual in his expression.

OK, Mr. Kudo, it turns out you also work part-time as a liaison.

Koizumi put the note in his pocket and continued to flip through the newspaper.

Kudo Yukiko asked, "Do you guys want to chat for a long time? It's getting late."

Kudo Yusaku looked at his watch: "It won't be long."

"Okay, I'll be out first then."

After saying this, Kudo Yukiko smiled at Koizumi, then turned and left the study.

Koizumi felt that she was hesitant in closing the door.

"What do you think after reading the newspaper?"

This is asking about my response to the note.

Koizumi walked back to the desk and sat down. "My feeling... everything is the same as before. The ones who are cheating are still cheating, and the ones who love to talk nonsense are still as shameless. Anyway, they can't be stopped, and the innocent will be innocent. Let them be."

Please ask the contact person to tell them that everything will proceed as planned!

Kudo Yusaku laughed and said, "That's a really unique answer."

Koizumi: "Officer Chaki is quite methodical in what he says and does, but that Inspector Nakae..."

She sneered, "He's just a police inspector, but he's trying to take advantage of me. He's such a wicked person. Sigh, I actually have to apologize to such a person. I feel it's not worth it just thinking about it."

Kudo Yusaku was surprised: "You want to apologize to him?"

"Yeah, after all, I beat him up, twice. I'm sure he'll really like my apology. Just think of it as a parting gift to him."

It's a sacrifice anyway, so it's time to throw it away after use.

After hearing what Koizumi said, which seemed to have a deeper meaning, Kudo Yusaku fell silent.

There was another knock on the door and Yukiko walked in with a fruit plate.

"I'll bring you some fruit."

Eh? It's only been five minutes since you last came in, right?

Yukiko Kudo put down the fruit plate, but found that the two people just looked at her without saying anything. She touched her face: "Hey, what's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Koizumi felt like she understood a little bit, and she said with a smile: "No, I just think Sister Yukiko's skin is really well maintained."

Kudo Yukiko smiled and said, "Really? Actually, I..."

Kudo Yusaku coughed helplessly: "Yukiko, we haven't finished talking yet."

"Oh, okay. Then you guys continue."

Yukiko Kudo looked at her husband with a somewhat subtle look, but she still left virtuously.

Koizumi smiled meaningfully: "Mr. Kudo, are you okay?"

Kudo Yusaku had a headache: "It's okay, Yukiko has always been very reasonable. By the way, are you sure you want to take over my detective agency?"

"Yes, I want to change the name to Black Cat Agency."

Yusaku Kudo: "Is it named after the black cat that performed today? It's a very unique name."

"Yeah, this way I don't have to rent a house outside. It would be nice to live in the office."

It saves a lot of money, and if the higher-ups want to give me funding, I don’t have to find excuses or take risks.

Kudo Yusaku seemed to have thought of this as well, and nodded in agreement: "Well, that's a good idea."

After the third knock on the door, Kudo Yukiko poked her head in: "Honey, Eri said they are going back."

Koizumi stood up and said, "That's great. I'm also going to leave."

She smiled wickedly and said, "Please wait a little longer about the handover of the detective agency, Mr. Kudo. I'll contact you after I buy a cell phone in two days."

Kudo Yukiko's expression changed: "Honey, are you planning to transfer the office?"

Kudo Yusaku nodded: "Yes. Let's go see the guests off first, I'll tell you more about this later."

The guests said goodbye together, and the four cats naturally left with Koizumi.

The three children were reluctant to leave.

Before leaving, Koizumi suddenly turned back and asked, "Little Kudo, have you solved the puzzle I gave you?"

Wow, Yukiko Kudo is really skilled at pinching people.

Kudo Yusaku's expression didn't change at all.

It turns out that you are not only a contact person, but also a ninja! I admire you!

Kudo Yusaku could keep his face calm, but elementary school student Kudo Shinichi couldn't. He stammered and whispered, "Not yet."

The Internet was not yet popular during that period, and it was not easy to crack the code without a search engine.

Koizumi was very satisfied: "Then do you want me to tell you the answer?"

"No! I can think for myself!"

"Okay, I'll ask you next time we meet. Once you solve this puzzle, we can talk about the coin guessing and the cat."

After saying that, he turned around and left with the four cats.

Before the previous riddle is solved, a new one is born.

Kudo Shinichi was so depressed that he didn't notice the trap in the language of this hateful adult. He gritted his teeth and asked Kudo Yusaku: "Dad, you already know the answer to that puzzle, right?"

"Of course. But since you have an agreement with Sakurai-nee, you have to solve it yourself."

"I know! It's so annoying!"

With his extraordinary hearing ability, Koizumi could still vaguely hear Kudo Yukiko's voice from a distance: "Why did you want to talk to Sakurai alone? Is it because she is younger and prettier than me? Why did you transfer the office to her? Kudo Yusaku, don't you love me anymore?"

Kudo Shinichi also added to the chaos, shouting, "What, Dad, you transferred the agency to Aunt Sakurai? Why? You don't want to be a detective anymore?!"

Koizumi: ...

This brat!