The Split-Actress in Conan's World

On the opening day.

Since the invitations given by Tokiwa Mio were separate, everyone split into two groups.

Conan followed the Mori family and went there as a friend of Suzuki Sonoko.

And a group of children followed Dr. Agasa.

Knowing that Dr. Agasa was a well-known postdoctoral fellow in engineering, Tokiwa Mio also sent him an invitation letter, and wrote the name of the Junior Detective League on the invitation letter.

"We are almost ready to set off!" Dr. Agasa was wearing a light gray suit and had his beard combed meticulously. He looked much more stable.

Haibara Ai found a light blue dress and tied a gauze belt around her waist, which made her look very slim. Her short brown hair and mixed-race face made her look more noble.

She also bought this piece with Chiyoko a few days ago.

After hearing what Dr. Agasa said, Haibara Ai couldn't help but look back at the guy who had been procrastinating and prevented them from setting off until now.

Chiyoko was currently struggling with his tuxedo.

When they were shopping before, not only did Haibara Ai buy clothes, he also picked up a few pieces.

For example, the one he is wearing now.

This is a typical business-style dress, which is very close-fitting from the shoulders to the waist. The overall color is deep black, with bright sea blue lining at the collar and stripes between the sleeves. When worn on Chiyoko, it makes him look a little more mature, and with his unusual silver-white hair, he looks like a vampire nobleman in a movie.

However, this noble man was now arguing with the buttons on his cuffs.

Although he has good body coordination, he still can't button his cuffs with one hand.

Dr. Agasa was getting a little anxious.

Haibara Ai couldn't bear it anymore and walked over with a dark face.

"Stop moving."

She grabbed Chiyoko's sleeve and buttoned his shirt in no time.

"Who on earth designed this kind of clothes? It's totally inhumane." Chiyoko muttered.

"Who told you to buy this?" Huibara Ai rolled her eyes at him.

Chiyoko didn't respond.

He couldn't say that he saw the future and knew that Tokiwa Mio would die in an artistic way today, so he bought this black dress as if she was going to a funeral, right?

That's right, he recently predicted the future again, and in the picture he saw, a huge painting of Mount Fuji first appeared, but in the center of the painting, the hanging body of Mio Tokiwa divided it into two halves.

In addition to this scene, he also saw Conan lying on the ground with a bloody head, his life or death unknown. Next to him was a floor-to-ceiling window, with fire lit outside from time to time, and it looked quite lively.

He wanted to tell his friends about this prophecy, but for some reason, Haibara Ai had been feeling inexplicably low lately, and he was afraid that telling her would trigger her depression.

It would be better to wait until I meet up with Conan and then tell him privately, after all, he was the one who had the accident in the picture.

Soon, they got on Dr. Agasa's Beetle car and set out to pick up the three little ones.

Eventually they met up with Maori and the others in front of the Twin Towers.

When everyone saw Suzuki Sonoko who had also arrived, they were all stunned at the same time.

Suzuki Sonoko was seen wearing a very youthful white and pink short skirt, and a very fashionable necklace.

But the most eye-catching thing is her bangs. Her brown hair has some curls after being permed, making her look more like a grown-up Miyano Shiho.

Conan just stood there in a daze, looking back at Haibara Ai with some confusion.

"Sonoko, your hair..." asked Ran Mouri.

"Let's change the feeling." Suzuki Sonoko reached out her hand to lift the scattered hair around her ears, and she became a lot more confident.

She walked up to Chiyoko, who was dressed in formal attire, and teased, "How about it? Are you stunned?"

"Maybe your girlfriend will have the same charm as me when she grows up."

Chiyoko was speechless as she looked at this young lady who was so proud of herself.

Huihara Ai said calmly: "The so-called charm of talking nonsense? I am sure I won't have it in another twenty years."

Suzuki Sonoko was hit and whispered, "What an unlovable kid."

After a short episode, everyone took the elevator to the banquet hall.

The banquet hall at this time was different from what they had seen before. It had changed a lot and all the arrangements had been made.

The hidden ceiling lights on the ceiling are of just the right brightness, emitting a warm yellow light, which neutralizes the vividness of the green carpet and creates a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere.

Dining tables covered with pink table mats were scattered around the venue. They did not appear crowded, but were not placed too far apart either. Almost every guest could get snacks and drinks within easy reach, and an interesting conversation could be started no matter where they were.

There are fully open floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides, facing north and south. At this time, as the sun is setting, the gentle sunset does not shine directly, but is refracted several times in the city, sending attractive warmth into the conference hall.

However, the theme of this banquet was an opening ceremony rather than a business meeting, so not many service staff were arranged and the overall atmosphere was much more casual and free.

Professor Agasa and Kogoro Mori couldn't wait to walk to a dining table, picked up the plates and prepared to feast on the food, but they were caught by the sharp-eyed Haibara Ai.

"No, the food here is too high in calories."

She glanced at the grilled bacon, fried steak and other foods on the table, and ruthlessly dispelled Dr. Agasa's idea: "I'll go get you some food that's more suitable for you."

As he said this, he was about to walk towards another table. Dr. Agasa could vaguely see a patch of green over there, and he felt like crying but had no tears.

Chiyoko forked a piece of black truffle into her mouth and looked at the doctor with sympathy.

Unexpectedly, Haibara Ai came back, snatched the fork from his hand, put it aside, and dragged him away.

"You should also eat less sweets and go prepare vegetable salad for the doctor."

"How can innocent people be harmed......"

Still, he was dragged away unwillingly.

Maori Kogoro was stunned by Huihara Ai's aura. After a long while, he whispered to Dr. Agasa: "Why is this child like a housekeeper..."

Dr. Agasa could only laugh dryly.

The three little ones were attracted by the fiery red convertible sports car on the booth nearby.

“What a cool car!”

“The car logo is a running horse!”

Conan also walked over to take a look.

"This is the latest sports car from Ford Mustang."

He recognized the car and couldn't help but sigh.

Yuan Tai asked in confusion: "But how did such a big car get here?"

"The parts must have been disassembled and transported here for reassembly," Mitsuhiko guessed.

Conan's mouth twitched. No matter how he thought about it, it was impossible. Assembling a sports car was not as simple as making a toy, and there was no equipment here.

Ayumi was more knowledgeable: "No, it should have been brought up by a freight elevator. That kind of elevator is much larger than a normal passenger elevator. I have one in my apartment."

“Because there is so much space inside, it is also very convenient to transport furniture such as cabinets!”

Yuan Tai was surprised, "Then elephants can also be used?"

"No one will bring an elephant home..." Mitsuhiko said with dead eyes.

Not long after, the protagonist of the banquet appeared. Mio Tokiwa was wearing an exaggerated dark black long dress with puff sleeves on her shoulders, and she was wearing her priceless pearl necklace around her neck.

"Thank you very much for taking the time to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokiwa Foundation Twin Towers."

After some polite words, as if to liven up the atmosphere, she smiled and suggested playing a little game.

Guess the 30 second game.

"To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tokiwa Group, and also to commemorate my grandfather."

"Guests who participate in this game must hand over their watches to our staff for safekeeping, and our staff will give you small flags of different colors."

"After the game starts, everyone can count silently in their minds and raise the flag when they think 30 seconds have passed. The person who is closest will win the game's prize, which is the latest Ford Mustang sports car you see."

Someone raised the question: "What if both win?"

Mio Tokiwa smiled and pointed to the mountain bike on the other side. "Then I'll have to let the two of you play rock-paper-scissors. The loser gets to ride this 'convertible sports car' away."

This funny joke caused a chuckle.

"For those who didn't win the prize, there's no need to be upset. We will give you a gem of the same value based on the value of the watch you gave us for safekeeping."

They are not as wealthy as the Suzuki Group. After all, expensive watches are mostly collected, and few people would wear them to such a banquet.

But it's also a gesture of goodwill.

The Young Detectives were very confident after hearing about this game.

"It's exactly what Mitsuhiko thought." Genta said with a smile.

"If we have Ayumi, won't we be invincible?" Mitsuhiko was also excited.

However, Ayumi was not as excited as they were. She looked around for a while, looking for Conan, but found nothing.

As Chiyoko listened to what Mitsuhiko and Genta said, her thoughts suddenly began to wander.

He was wondering, if Conan handed over the watch invented by Professor Agasa, how would they value it?

Quite curious.

Unfortunately, Conan didn't seem to have any intention of participating in the game. He had already run to the front where he had a good view to see everyone's reactions.

It seems that this guy is still thinking about the case.

"What? You're not going to participate in this game? Last time I saw you were pretty accurate in timing." Huibara Ai's unique cold voice came from behind him.

Chiyoko shook her head. "Although it's a game, getting this car is like being indebted to the Tokiwa Group. It's very troublesome to owe a debt of favor."

He pointed to the crowd not far away and said, "Look, basically the heads of those big companies didn't participate in the game, and the second young lady didn't either, because if they participated in the game, it would be like sending a signal to the Changpan Group, 'We can have some personal connections.'"

"This kind of signal can't be given randomly, especially to people with sensitive identities. Although I'm not a big shot, I have Mr. Rin behind me. Mr. Rin stands for the Suzuki Group. If his words and actions are too casual, it will also have an impact. I don't want to give that woman a chance to make a fuss. It's just a car."

Haibara Ai blinked, followed this line of thought and looked at the guests who were participating in the game, and sure enough, she made a new discovery.

Those who choose to participate in the game are self-employed individuals like Dr. Agasa and Kogoro Mori, detective doctors, whose social identities are not tied to interest groups.

The Tokiwa Group's twin towers were put into operation. It was a time of great momentum, but also a time of weakness. If anyone tried to trip them up at this time, they would be met with the most violent counterattack from the Tokiwa Group, but it would also inevitably slow down its forward momentum.

The expansion of the business empire means that their desire for talent is unprecedentedly strong. This game is both an olive branch to these talents who have no home for the time being and a way to appease the emotions of several other competitors.

A sports car and a few gems are not a big expense for the Changpan Group, but for these individuals, they are huge favors. Even if there is no opportunity for cooperation in the future, it is difficult for them to stab them in the back.

For example, Kogoro Mori and Dr. Agasa, although their impression of the Tokiwa Group is not very good, it is certainly not a bad one. If they are asked to do any detective work or research on inventions in the future, they probably will not refuse.

On the other hand, if someone else commissions them to target the Tokiwa Group in the future, they will not accept the task casually for the sake of the gem today. Even if they accept the task, they will probably just be perfunctory.

After figuring out the key points, Haibara Ai couldn't help but be speechless. She glanced at Chiyoko who didn't react at the side.

"This world seems to be a little more complicated than I thought."

Chiyoko remained noncommittal.

"You just need to be on guard against that organization. This world is too difficult for a genius like you."

Soon the game was over.

However, to their surprise, the winner was not Ayumi, who had once counted to 30 seconds accurately, but the seemingly unreliable Uncle Maori.

The uncle himself looked surprised, as if he didn't expect to win.

The three little ones felt very sorry.

Tokiwa Mio was also a little surprised, but she still dutifully invited Mori Kogoro to the stage.

The uncle touched the back of his head shyly and said with a smile: "From now on, I can say goodbye to my car rental career."

The people in the audience laughed quietly, thinking it was just the humor of the famous detective.

After the mini-games, it is naturally one of the highlights of the day.

To celebrate the successful completion of his disciple's twin towers, the national treasure-level painter Kisaragi Minemizu presented a new painting, "Spring Snow on Fuji".

The lights in the venue were turned off, leaving only a row of light beams shining on the stage. After the host introduced Ruyue Fengshui's resume and glory, the curtain opened, revealing a large canvas hanging behind it.

And Mio Tokiwa, who was suspended in front of the canvas, splitting Mount Fuji in two.

The guests in the venue suddenly became noisy, and everyone was frightened by the strange scene.

Kogoro Mori reacted quickly and immediately stepped forward to direct the staff to lower the sling and carry Tokiwa Mio down, while also having the curtain drawn.

Conan's face looked very ugly. It was too dark after the lights were turned off, and he couldn't see who was doing what in secret.

Chiyoko was not surprised and just continued to eat melon.

On the fourth underground floor, in the power room, a corner that no one noticed.

Following a few faint "drip" sounds and a moment of absolute silence, violent flames broke out, quickly destroying the electrical drive system that the entire building relied on.

Night falls.