The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan

"That's right. So, you were appreciated by Professor Moritani at the exhibition and were specially invited to attend the tea party... It's really impressive."

As they approached, Suzuki Sonoko's somewhat deliberate voice reached their ears, making Conan shiver.

There is actually nothing wrong with the content, and the expression is in line with etiquette. The problem is Suzuki Sonoko’s voice, which is called...

To put it simply, it scares people.

"I don't have any extraordinary talents. It's just that Professor Moritani had some disputes with others, so I helped him out." The boy with his back to them had a magnetic voice. He shook his head slightly at Suzuki Sonoko's compliment, "It's not about appreciation. It’s not my work that Mr. Moritani likes.”

Suzuki Sonoko's eyes were fixed on the other person's face motionlessly, with a spring-like smile still on her face: "Being able to participate in Professor Moritani's conversation proves that you are a very capable painter. Don't be too modest. , Kitagawa-kun——"

"No, it was just an unexpected coincidence. Professor Moritani was..."

"What are you talking about, Yusuke." Moritani Teiji, who was holding a cup of tea and was about to chat with some interested parties, took a step to stand next to the two of them, and directly stretched out his hand to hug the boy's shoulder. , to stop him from continuing, "This is Miss Suzuki Sonoko from the Suzuki Foundation. It's a pleasure to meet you. Your visit today really makes this humble house shine."

He knew that there was definitely something wrong with this young man who looked good and looked very stable!

When I gave Kitagawa Yusuke this invitation letter, I definitely didn't want him to come and reveal his past. To be more precise, it was just to silence him.

But obviously, this young man with a weird brain circuit didn't understand this at all.

Now think about it, Kitagawa Yusuke was not helping him at that time. It was basically just a fight between the two sides, and the main one made everyone unhappy.

Moritani Teiji was regretting his decision, but Conan and others who came to see Sonoko had already walked to Suzuki Sonoko and saw the face of the boy opposite.

"I knew it..." Conan muttered as he saw a handsome face with a hint of melancholy as expected.

Based on the two people's names for this person, this person should be called, Kitagawa Yusuke, right.

"Professor Moritani." Karasawa, who was hugged by the shoulders, made a slightly confused expression, as if he didn't quite understand why Moritani Teiji was suddenly so close, but he still politely used honorifics towards him, "Thank you. Your invitation to the salon is really meaningful.”

Moritani Teiji squinted his eyes and squinted at the young man with his peripheral vision, his mood became even more complicated.

What is a very meaningful salon? Haven't you been eating and eating since you entered the door? The cookies on the table were shared by you alone for three people.

If Suzuki Sonoko hadn't come up to talk to him with bright eyes after seeing his face, he would still be immersed in the dining table, eating all kinds of refreshments that he had made all day long.

Rather than letting the servants take care of the food, he really prefers to bake by himself.

But his intention in sharing the biscuits was to gain admiration and joy from the faces of the guests, rather than to be swallowed without looking like a cow chewing a peony!

Moritani Teiji gritted his teeth slightly in his heart, but still maintained a gentleman's modesty and calmness on his face: "I see that you seem to like these snacks very much. How do you think they taste?"

"It tastes very good. It would be nice if the portion was larger." Tangze nodded and said bluntly.

This kid...

Moritani Teiji took a deep breath.

Tangze felt the subtle tightening on his shoulders and felt secretly happy in his heart.

This is the joy of KY. It feels so good to choke people to death regardless of the occasion!

Kitagawa Yusuke, as a poor guy whose brain circuit is somewhat different from ordinary people, who can't read the air, and who is obsessed with his own creation and study, is really a hypocrite's special attack weapon. Karasawa, who faithfully plays this image, quickly felt it. pleasure.

Tang Ze, who has always had good emotional intelligence and is good at saving situations, would never have the opportunity to choke people like this on weekdays, and Akechi Goro's main theme of yin and yang is a different style. Now he is choking Moritani Teiji to a great extent. Tang Ze Ze is very happy.

"Kitagawa-kun, are you hungry?" Suzuki Sonoko, who had been looking for an opportunity to interject, seized the opportunity, "Well, it's not easy to eat enough at the tea party. Otherwise, I'll treat you to dinner later. ?”

As soon as she blurted out this sentence, she felt that her purpose was too obvious. She tidied her hair on the temples in a disguised manner and put on her reserved smile again: "Kitagawa-kun and I had a great chat just now. I think we can communicate more. .”

"Then I'll trouble you." Hearing the word treat, Tang Ze immediately looked over and agreed without hesitation.

Moritani Teiji, who was standing aside and listening, was dumbfounded: "..."

He had anticipated the possibility that Kitagawa Yusuke would attract a rich wife or young lady because of his outstanding appearance. However, in just a few words, he managed to seduce a real wealthy daughter. The reason was because he had not eaten. It's too...

Conan saw a subtle confusion on his face that said, "You can catch fish with a straight hook." He coughed to hide his almost uncontrollable smile.

Well, although this conversation is really funny, the other person is a stranger after all, and Yuanzi will always attract some less serious attention from the opposite sex for no reason. I still have to ask for this friend who can't walk when he sees a handsome guy. clearly.

He raised his hand and grabbed Suzuki Sonoko's sleeves, interrupted Suzuki Sonoko, whose eyes were shining, and was about to say "Then let's leave now" or something like that, and asked in a child's tone: "This brother, you You haven’t eaten in a long time, why do you come to the tea party to eat?”

Those who can participate in Moritani Emperor's Second Tea Party must not be rich or noble, but they must be relatively well-off in the industry. No matter what, they won't be unable to afford food, right? Why does it seem like you can seduce him with just one meal? Is this a golden retriever?

"Yeah, I haven't eaten for a long time." Facing the looks of several people, Tang Ze said calmly, "It's been about two days."

Moritani Teiji turned to look at his expression, and found that he looked serious. He couldn't help being shocked: "...When I asked you before, didn't you say that because of welfare funds, scholarships and sponsorships, you can still maintain it? Do you live and study?”

"Yes, but the day before yesterday, I bought a new batch of paints, and I don't have much money anymore."

"Since you can't even eat, you still have to take care of your health first, Yusuke."

"Well, the main thing these days is to create good works to participate in the Grand Prize. If you don't buy paint, you will miss the submission time."

Moritani Teiji looked at him wordlessly for a moment, feeling speechless for a while.

"This is..." Mouri Kogoro, who wandered around without even finding a mouthful of alcohol-filled chocolate, saw his daughter gathering with a few people and walking over with a cup of tea.

"This is Kitagawa Yusuke, a kid I met by chance. He is quite talented in painting and is a very good young man." Moritani Teiji patted him on the shoulder twice, pretending to be familiar, "So I I specially invited him to come to today’s tea party. Oh, I hope I didn’t offend you, Miss Suzuki.”

Halfway through his words, his eyes turned to Suzuki Sonoko again.

What he said contained some hints.

He didn't call out any names. Apart from his name, he only had a compliment about his talent. In addition, the other party had just exposed the problem of life constraints. Some rich ladies who were well versed in this, after hearing this, already understood that this was a good person. A young man who is easily controlled.

For him to be so quick to focus on Kitagawa Yusuke, his appearance must be very appealing to this young lady.

Moritani Teiji looked at Suzuki Sonoko opposite him, and found in silence that Suzuki Sonoko just glanced at him casually, and then fixed his gaze on Kitagawa Yusuke's face, with the smile still hanging on his face, as if he wasn't listening at all. It's the same as what I'm saying.

... He remembers, isn't this the rumored Suzuki heir who is likely to take a top position?

"Nice to meet you." Karasawa pretended not to understand anything and shook hands with Mouri Kogoro.

"You came just in time, Mr. Mori." Teiji Moritani took out a piece of paper from his pocket, "I have a small entertainment program here. I wonder if you are interested in cooperating with it."

He handed the paper in his hand to Mouri Kogoro, and at the same time, he did not forget to hold on to Kitagawa Yusuke with one hand.

This kid was like a starving ghost reincarnated, but he turned around and ran to the dining table to eat snacks, and then he told him about the debate a few days ago.

This is his private salon. People who come are either related practitioners who have a friendly relationship with him, or people he hopes to get closer to. If there are any strange rumors here, his reputation as a noble person will be lost. .

Moreover, if it is discovered that he has been quarreling with people in public over aesthetic issues, it will be bad if other works of his have accidents in the future.

"What is this?" Mouri Kogoro took the paper he handed him and frowned when he saw the names and numbers on it.

"Oh, this is a small puzzle." Moritani Teiji smiled, "I recently had to help the company that three people run together to deduce a pass code. Since you are the famous detective Mouri Kogoro, you must be able to figure it out right away. It can be untied."

Mouri Kogoro, who stared at the piece of paper for a few seconds, coughed twice: "So, what is the password hint?"

"Well, it is a noun composed of the names of these three operators. There are five hiragana in total." Moritani Teiji, who gave the complete mystery, turned his head again and looked at other people in the field, "Everyone, too You can think about it together. The time limit is three minutes, and I will give some special gifts to those who answer correctly. Come and give it a try."

The maid who was standing in the garden pouring tea and setting out the meals distributed the puzzle to other people in the tea party at his signal. People all over the garden began to look at the piece of paper in their hands.

"Why does the architect's tea party also involve guessing..." Suzuki Sonoko muttered, catching a glimpse of Kitagawa Yusuke who was still looking at the dining table, rolled his eyes, and took two steps closer to him, "Kitagawa-kun, okay It’s a difficult question, do you have any ideas?”

"Let me see."

Seeing Kitagawa Yusuke naturally taking the paper handed over by Suzuki Sonoko, Moritani Teiji secretly breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the hourglass prepared in advance, and gently turned it over.

"Everyone has finished reading the questions. The countdown has begun."

"Well, blood type, height, name and age have nothing to do with each other..."

"I can't think of anything, and there are too few hints."

"Is it some hidden anagram?"

The guests held the papers in their hands and communicated quietly with acquaintances. Moritani Teiji, who breathed a sigh of relief, picked up his pipe and went to strike matches silently.

His plan was about to be implemented, but the guy he wanted to target did not show up at his tea party as scheduled. This made Moritani Teiji, who always liked to follow plans and strictly implement them, a little nervous.

Fortunately, a girl who was suspected of being Kudo Shinichi's girlfriend came, which might be more effective than directly finding Kudo Shinichi himself.

Letting him feel the pain of having something he loved taken away may be more effective than directly hurting him himself.

The fine white gravel in the hourglass slowly drained away, and many guests who could not think of a clue silently put down their hands.

"I can't believe it. I'm really not good at solving puzzles."

"Forget it, let's let the experts solve it."

"Yes, it should be easy for a famous detective to solve this problem, right?"

All the eyes of the audience turned to Mouri Kogoro.

Mouri Kogoro tightened his grip on the paper in his hand, his face tightened, and he stared at the words on the paper, sweating slightly on his forehead.

Really, who stipulates that detectives must be able to solve puzzles? The job of a detective is to solve cases. Many cases have nothing to do with puzzles, okay...

Ah, this question is really outrageous. Moritani Teiji invited Kudo boy here. Could it be that he was testing him for the debut question and wanted to embarrass him? You shouldn't have done this for that brat.

He looked at the children standing opposite.

Conan looked at the question in his hand thoughtfully, Mao Lilan looked at him with a worried face, Suzuki Sonoko put her arm around Kitagawa Yusuke, came to his side and looked at the question with him, and Kitagawa Yusuke...

Kitagawa Yusuke held a piece of butterfly cake in his mouth and a pencil in his hand, scribbling something on the back of the title.

Just looking at the way he holds the pen, it doesn't look like he is writing down some ideas for solving the problem. He is simply drawing on the back of the answer sheet!

Over there, Conan whispered a few words into Mao Lilan's ear. After Mao Lilan confirmed again, he nodded vigorously.

"Okay..." After writing three words on the paper, Mao Lilan quietly bumped his father's arm and replaced the paper in his hand.

Mouri Kogoro was stunned, and looked down at what his daughter had stuffed in his hand. After recognizing the handwriting for a while, he hesitantly read out: "...Momotaro?"

Moritani Teiji, who was smoking his pipe with his back turned, paused, turned his head, and looked at Mouri Kogoro up and down for a while.

Judging from this man's boastful talk, he originally thought he was just an ordinary detective who had never seen the world, but now he looks like he is not a complete idiot...

Sure enough, Kudo Shinichi had probably understood the provocation in his invitation and would not randomly send a waste to deal with him.

That's good. If the opponent has no reaction or consciousness, then his design that no one appreciates will be too lonely.

"Correct answer." After adjusting his expression, Moritani Teiji slowly smiled and clapped his hands softly, "As expected of a famous detective, Mr. Mori, I am the master of my class."

Amid the applause of the audience, Mouri Kogoro glanced at his daughter and Conan behind him, barely straightened his back, and nodded pretending to be calm.

Moritani Teiji smiled and made a guiding gesture: "Please follow me to my exhibition room, and I will give you the gift."

He glanced at Mao Lilan, who was holding Conan and muttering something in a low voice, and added: "This lady and the little brother can also come and have a look. My exhibition room is not open to the public at any time."

"Okay!" Mao Lilan, who was a little hesitant because of the fight, couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his words.

No matter what Mr. Moritani gave to Dad, he should transfer it to Conan. If Conan hadn't helped, Dad would have made a big fool of himself in front of these celebrities today.

Conan, who was smiling, followed without any burden.

After confirming the various behaviors of the organization, his current mentality has been tempered, and he feels that he has passed the state of wanting to be limelight in everything.

The interesting thing about solving puzzles is the solving of the puzzle itself. As for the praise related to it...

Now that you have made the decision to hide behind the scenes, you have to make sacrifices.

Before leaving the garden, Conan, who thought of something, turned his head and glanced at Suzuki Sonoko, who was still at the table.

I saw Suzuki Sonoko pulling Kitagawa Yusuke and talking happily, showing no interest in what happened here. Naturally, I didn't see them cheating by secretly reporting the answers.

...that's fine, everyone has their own fun, which is also a good thing.

Suzuki Sonoko took the paper on which she had drawn the painting and looked at the sketch on the paper with a look of surprise on her face: "Ah, the painting is really good, Kitagawa-kun, thank you!"

After taking the question from her and just taking a glance at it, Kitagawa Yusuke said without hesitation: "I can't understand it, I can't."

Before Suzuki Sonoko became embarrassed, he picked up the pencil given by Teiji Moritani's servants, turned the paper over, and said, "Since you don't know how to do it, forget it, but it's just right, so there is paper." Yes. Thank you for inviting me to dinner. Can I draw you a picture?"

Suzuki Sonoko was very surprised when she got a sketch of her profile.

Although it was just a simple practice that could be done in two or three minutes, and although it was just an uncomplicated sketch, it was still the first gift she got from a handsome guy!

Oh, Karasawa’s gift doesn’t count.

Although Tang Ze is also a handsome guy, her heart skipped a beat when she received the souvenir for the first time. However, she soon discovered that Tang Ze was a habitual giver of gifts, not only to herself, Xiao Lan, that brat Conan, and even Maori. When everyone, including Uncle Dr. Ali and Conan's classmates, had a share, her mood became very dull.

It's not that the gifts are not good. Tang Ze is very careful when giving gifts and takes into account everyone's preferences. However, this kind of large-scale gift giving leaves no room for imagination.

It's really a waste of time to see that face, not even a bit of material for dreaming.

The moved Suzuki Sonoko quickly returned the favor: "You told me before that you were a disciple of Mr. Kisaragi Hosui, right?"

"It can't be counted. I can only be regarded as an ordinary student who is still studying with the teacher."

"It's the same, come on!" Suzuki Sonoko grabbed Kitagawa Yusuke's arm, "I know a few people who work on special funds... You said before that you wanted to participate in the Grand Prize, right?"

"Yes, if I don't get a place, my scholarship will be cancelled."

"That's good, let's go and let me introduce you to a few people!"

"Excuse me, Miss Suzuki."

Letting Suzuki Sonoko drag him forward, Karasawa, who felt that his character was not broken at all, gave himself a thumbs up with great satisfaction.

Who said you can't develop a vest background as a KY? Don't look down on people, they are the kings of connections in the wild!