Miwako Sato, who had her back to Shiratori and others, shook the can of coffee in her hand and rolled her eyes at him: "Besides, you were not the only one who was tired last night, okay?"
"How can it be the same? Women have a natural advantage in this aspect, right?" Katsuki Uehara, who was a little angry, glanced at her sideways and yawned dissatisfiedly.
Behind Sato Miwako, the two hearts that were originally so cold and cold have now become riddled with holes——
Takagi Wataru's expression was gloomy, and Shiratori Rensaburo, who was sitting in front of him on the right, had his lips trembling for a long time, and they couldn't hold back a word together.
Katsuki Uehara pulled open the metal ring of the can and sipped coffee to refresh himself. After taking a moment, he was about to wash his face and refresh himself. As soon as he got up, he saw the ashen-faced Takagi and Shiratori, and he raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"I suddenly felt a little sleepy, so I went to buy a bottle of coffee." Seeing him looking over, Shiratiao forced a smile on his face and swallowed the unknown pain alone.
Takagi Wataru on the side followed suit and stood up in despair: "Me too, wait for me Shiratori."
"..."
The nerves that had been lost just now suddenly came to their senses. Katsuki Uehara, who was leaning on the workstation, grinned and almost laughed.
Seeing his appearance, Sato Miwako tilted her head in confusion: "What are you laughing at?"
Looking sideways along her partner's gaze, what caught her eye was the zombie-like backs of Shiratori and Takagi. Chiba and Nobu, who were sitting on a chair drinking orange juice, were obviously suppressing a smile, their shoulders were stretched.
I was holding it in until I was shaking.
"No, it's nothing."
Katsuki Uehara moved his arms, doing chest expansion and stretching exercises, and walked towards the bathroom: "I just thought of some interesting things."
"Interesting things?"
"very interesting."
The moment they passed each other, Katsumi Uehara leaned into her ear and whispered. Miwako Sato, who was confused, watched the man leave with a frown.
Although she didn't know what the so-called "interesting" meant, judging from his expression, it was certain that it was not a good thing.
At least it's definitely not a good thing for her.
Toilet.
When Uehara Katsumi, who was shaking his head three times, whistled and pushed open the door, the first thing that caught his eye was a very familiar figure from behind——
An orange windbreaker that has remained unchanged for thousands of years, and a strong figure.
Katsuki Uehara shuddered suddenly as he was reminded of some bad memories, turned around and was about to exit, but it was a pity that he was a step too late.
"Brother Uehara, just in time, Shiratori Sato and the others will come to my office for a meeting later, and you can come too." As soon as he turned around, he saw his beloved general, Megure Shisan, smiling kindly.
"...Okay, I understand the police department."
Katsuki Uehara's good mood was suddenly ruined. The corners of his eyes twitched unconsciously a few times before he answered.
Why is the refresh point of Memu Thirteen always here?
This bathroom is a little bit incompatible with him. How about using the restroom next door next time?
With his thoughts racing, Uehara Katsumi seriously considered the feasibility of this operation.
"If you go next door, you need to enter and exit the office area gate. Wouldn't this make it easier to attract the attention of the Memu Police Department?"
After washing her face and returning to her workstation, Miwako Sato was amused when she heard the man's idea: "Did the police department say there was any meeting?"
"No, we'll find out when we get there." Uehara Katsuki thought about it, spread his hands, took a notebook and a ballpoint pen, and walked with her towards the department head's office.
Because they were not allowed to drink during working hours, the completely lovelorn duo, who drank coffee instead of wine, followed Chiba and Nobu listlessly.
"Police Department."
"Police department, what happened? We need a meeting."
After skillfully finding a place to sit down, Uehara Katsumi raised his eyes and looked at his immediate boss sitting behind the desk.
"It's about Kaitou Kidd. Since we are also among those invited by the Suzuki Consortium, Section 2 asked us to assist them if necessary."
Seeing his subordinates coming in, Megure Thirteen raised the photos in his hand and handed them to Sato Miwako, who distributed them one by one.
After receiving it, Katsumi Uehara took a closer look and saw that it was a letter clearly warning of a crime——
[On April 19, the Sally Beth will sail from Yokohama Port;
I want to order the real treasure, the Dark Night Star, on the ship.
Enter Kaitou Kidd.】
"So easy to understand? Police Department, are you sure this is written by Kaito Kidd? Isn't it someone pretending to be?" With just one glance, Uehara Katsumi expressed doubts about the authenticity of this crime warning letter.
In his impression, the notice letters written by Kidd should all follow the stream-of-consciousness route. Such a straightforward statement is a bit unlike his style.
"It was left by Kidd. Eyewitnesses can confirm this. He is the child from Brother Maori's family."
Memu Shisan smiled and said: "But you don't have to worry too much. The people in Section 2 are just afraid that Kidd will cause a commotion, so they want to say hello to us. In case something unexpected happens in their plan, I hope they can
We are here to lend a helping hand.
"After all, there will be many celebrities attending. If it makes you look bad, you will lose the face of the Metropolitan Police Department."
When Megure Thirteen said this, his eyes subconsciously fell on Uehara Katsumi: "Brother Uehara, Suzuki also wants you to protect this pearl called the Dark Night Star."
"Okay police department, I understand."
Katsuki Uehara nodded while trying to recall the several battle scenes between Kaitou Kidd and Conan.
It's good to be able to get some credit for nothing again.
"Oh, by the way, are your formal clothes ready? You'll have to wear them then." Seeing Ace's response, Memu Thirteen, who was just about to leave the meeting, suddenly remembered this matter.
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April 19, Yokohama Port.
The giant cruise ship named "Sally Beth" docked quietly at the port. Many well-known and upper-class people in society slowly boarded the cruise ship along the stairs after being inspected by the police.
The Mouri Kogoro family, who were invited, walked into the main venue of the banquet under the personal leadership of Suzuki Sonoko, the second daughter of the Suzuki family.
"It is indeed the 60th anniversary celebration of the Suzuki Foundation. There are so many celebrities." As a private detective, Kogoro Mori looked around and marveled.
"Yes, not only the presidents and heirs of big companies, but also many big stars."
Mao Lilan, who echoed her father, saw this was the first time for her to see so many upper-class people.
Conan, who was following her, had his hands folded and rested behind his head. He was also curiously looking at the big shots in the main venue, and secretly sighed in his heart:
It is truly worthy of the Suzuki Foundation...
What if - huh?
Conan turned his eyes to the other side and was stunned.
"Hey, Detective Mori, long time no see."
Wearing a well-tailored blue suit, Uehara Katsumi smiled and greeted several people.
Next to him is Miwako Sato, who is wearing a burgundy off-shoulder fishtail dress and a pair of beige stiletto heels. She is almost completely different from her usual professional attire!
"Long time no see, Uehara Police Department."
"Sado Miwako, you are so beautiful!" Mao Lilan's eyes lit up. This was the first time she saw Miwako Sato dressed up so carefully.
"Xiaolan, you are also very beautiful today." Miwako Sato praised her with a smile.
Conan on the side gave Katsuki Uehara a vague look, and the latter understood and quietly left the chatting group.
"What's the matter? If you want to call me out, I still have to accompany Zuotou."
"Uehara Police Department, I want to tell you something."
"What?"
"A few days ago, my identity was known by the Osaka high school detective I mentioned before." Taking a deep breath, Conan felt a little frustrated.
"oh."
"I didn't want to either, but when I shot him with an anesthetic needle, he - huh?"
Conan, who was talking to himself, was stunned for a moment, then raised his eyes and looked at Katsumi Uehara with no surprise on his face in disbelief: "Oh?"
"I'm not surprised at all that your identity will be exposed. There's nothing to make a fuss about." Uehara Katsumi shrugged and said nonchalantly: "You are still alive and well, doesn't that mean everything is fine?"
The Osaka black tan head who is always looking for a place to confess his love is familiar to him.
"I--"
Conan's face suddenly became strange as his words were choked in his throat.
That was true, but why did he always feel like something was weird?
Uehara Katsumi's attitude made him feel as if he had known it for a long time.
"I'll go back if I have nothing else to do. It's boring to chat with you."
"Eh--"
Before Conan could speak, Uehara Katsumi waved his hand and left. In desperation, Conan, who had said what he wanted to say, could only follow.
No matter what, Uehara Katsumi is the person he trusts the most at the moment——
"Conan, Uehara Police Department, where have you been?"
"Ah, Sister Xiaolan, I got lost in the bathroom. Uehara Police Department brought me back." The cute Conan followed Uehara Katsumi with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fell on an unfamiliar face with him.
.
It's a woman.
Blonde hair with big waves and flaming red lips.
This woman is very beautiful, and her beauty is a bit breathtaking. Under the strapless navy blue evening dress, her hot figure is also on full display.
For some reason, Conan always felt that this woman seemed vaguely familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
Miwako Sato, who has always been known for her heroic appearance, is a bit like an unripe flower in front of this woman, slightly green.
"Let me introduce you, this is Chris Binyard, a famous American actress and the spokesperson of our Suzuki jewelry."
As tonight's host, Suzuki Sonoko, who saw Katsumi Uehara returning, took the initiative to act as an introducer and introduce the identity of the blonde.
"Ms. Chris, this is Katsumi Uehara. Like Criminal Sato, he is from the Metropolitan Police Department. He is a very powerful policeman."
Uehara Katsuki narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the blonde girl standing between Sato Miwako and Maori Ran in surprise.
"Chris Binyard?"
"I know, I have seen the news about the super policeman who saved Miss Suzuki Ayako."
The woman with a smile filled with all kinds of charm pursed her lips, took a slight step forward, and took the initiative to extend her hand to Uehara Katsumi: "I admire you very much, Mr. Uehara, you are a hero."