Shimabukuro Kimie sent the message, and all that was left seemed to be waiting.

Mouri Kogoro, who was sent out to run errands for no apparent reason, only now had the opportunity to ask his question: "By the way... what do you want to do with this formation?"

Mao Lilan said excitedly: "To expose the truth!"

Yuan Shan and Ye were full of ambition: "In order to let the person who killed Miss Jun Hui's mother be punished!"

Mouri Kogoro: "Huh?"

Hattori Heiji frowned and said disgustedly: "Let me just say, there is no need to let them get involved and cause trouble."

"Hmph, Heiji, don't underestimate us! We can also help!" Toyama and Ye said angrily, "right, Xiaolan?"

"Yes, yes!" Mao Lilan nodded hurriedly.

In the past, when Shinichi was solving the case, she followed him around confused from beginning to end, with no sense of participation at all, as if she was just an insignificant bystander. When Shinichi revealed the truth, she only talked to other people.

Apart from exclaiming "that's amazing" and "that's how it is", I actually don't know how all of this was seen through.

But this time - although I feel sorry for Miss Jun Hui for thinking this way - she was able to participate so completely, and her occasional suggestions were seriously considered. She was really excited, and she was also very much looking forward to the arrival of the expected scene.

Hattori Heiji was speechless, muttering something, folding his arms and leaning on the side, looking from under the brim of his hat at the distant mountains and leaves whose expressions seemed to be glowing.

The girl is still discussing softly with Mao Lilan whether there are any omissions in the layout of the warehouse. It can be seen that she is in a good mood now.

——What happened? Isn’t He Ye the most afraid of corpses and ghosts? Why aren’t you happy to ask her to stay away this time?

The straight man Hattori Heiji was full of doubts, but because of his face, he refused to ask directly.

Conan originally had the same idea as him, but after seeing Mao Lilan's expression, he suddenly remembered the girl who jumped off the tall building with him in her arms, and suddenly realized something in his heart.

Yes, Xiaolan was originally such a brave and strong girl - the kind who could break telephone poles with her bare hands. Since when did he start to feel that Xiaolan was simple and weak, and needed his meticulous protection?

If you think about it carefully, it has always been Xiaolan who has been protecting him more...

Conan looked thoughtfully at Kitahara Sosuke who was talking to Shimabukuro Kimie.

Although the age difference between them is only one year, Kitahara Sosuke seems to be more than ten years ahead of him in terms of wisdom in dealing with people. Unlike himself who pursues the truth wholeheartedly, Kitahara Sosuke can always see the people around him.

, and knows how to make things better with them. I can always learn something new from him.

Just like Kitahara Sosuke saw the murderous intention in Shimabukuro Kimie's heart before, and stopped her from killing in time, but he didn't just send her to prison simply and rudely, he also saw the inner desires of Xiao Ran and Kazuha, right?

?The people around you are all famous detectives, but you are like a dispensable accessory. No one will feel happy. Being understood, respected, needed, and recognized... This is what is important as a person.

For his emotional needs, love and care alone are not enough. What's more, he doesn't seem to care that much. He has made fewer phone calls in the past few days... Mainly because I don't know why, Xiaolan's attitude in speaking recently

It always makes him feel weird...

Conan was horrified: Have I become a scumbag?

He subconsciously glanced at Mouri Kogoro, who was bored and looking decadent adao (a middle-aged loser with no use at all) next to him. In his mind, he pictured his middle-aged self lying on the sofa, drinking beer, watching TV and chasing Okino.

The scene of Yoko and Mao Lilan weeping sadly next to them made me shudder uncontrollably.

Conan shook his head vigorously - no, no, no, I won't become another Maori uncle! Absolutely not!

"Conan, don't be ridiculous." Mao Lilan hugged him skillfully and whispered energetically: "Someone is coming!"

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Ebihara Hisumi crossed her arms and held the dugong arrow in her hand. She complained in her heart that Shimabukuro Kime had arranged the place in this damn place, and carefully pushed open the ajar door of the shrine.

"Jun Hui——"

She raised her voice and shouted, but the volume seemed to be swallowed up by the night. A jackdaw perched on the treetop was disturbed by her and made a hoarse cry: "Wow - wow -"

The sudden sound startled Shimabukuro Kime. She subconsciously took a step back and almost fell. Fortunately, she was blocked by the person behind her.

"Ah! Eh... um, Naoko?" Hisumi Ebihara turned around and saw the short-haired Naoko Kuroe. She felt relaxed at first because she saw an acquaintance, but soon she frowned.

"Naoko, why are you here?"

"Huh! Junhui also made a date with you, right? You told me before that you would only tell me!" Kuroe Naoko was also a little dissatisfied and complained, and then said: "Let's go and see what Junhui is selling.

What's the matter!"

They were originally competitors, but now, they can be said to be friends who can support each other. After all, the shrine at night feels a bit weird.

Kuroe Naoko strode forward, wanting to see Shimabukuro Kimie as soon as possible and know where the mermaid is buried. But Hisumi Ebihara followed her closely, wishing they could stick together.

They are no strangers to the Shimabukuro family's shrine. They often played here when they were children. But tonight's shrine... there is always something creepy about it.

After walking a few steps, Ebihara Hisumi couldn't help but said: "Naoko, do you think there is really any resentment or curse..."

"Shut up!" Kuroe Naoko snapped. She took two deep breaths and softened her tone and said: "We got the dugong arrow today, and we are the lucky ones blessed by the mermaid! As long as the arrow does not leave our side, we will

You won’t be cursed!”

She spoke categorically, but the fingers holding the arrow were so hard that they turned white.

"Yes, you are right!" Hisumi Ebihara seemed to have gained some kind of support and gained a little more courage. He tightly grasped his dugong arrow with both hands and did not dare to move away at all.

Kitahara Sosuke gave a gesture to Toyama Kazuha, and the girl understood, smiled "evilly", and pressed her hands hard!

The thin piano lines reflected a bright moonlight, and the door of the shrine closed with a bang!

"Bang!"

The two girls jumped up in fright at the same time. They looked back in the direction of the door in fear, but saw no one, and their bodies trembled involuntarily.

"Yes, it's the wind! The wind must have blown the door shut!" Kuroe Naoko said loudly.

"But...I didn't feel the wind!" Hisumi Ebihara said timidly.

Yes, if there was really such a strong night wind just now, it is impossible for them to not notice it at all standing here.

The two looked at each other and saw hesitation and fear in each other's eyes.

They wanted to turn around and leave, but their desire for immortality was like a chain that bound their legs and feet. And... both of them were reluctant to approach the door.

I don’t know how Jun Hui survived in such a ghost place?

By the way, Junhui!

"Let's go see Kimie! Just find her!" Kuroe Naoko grabbed Ebihara Hisumi's wrist with such force that she almost screamed in pain. The two of them walked faster and faster, and gradually started running.

The orange candlelight shining through the window of a house ahead seemed so reassuring at the moment.

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"I said... you guys are playing a prank on these people, right?" Mouri Kogoro looked sideways at everyone, with disapproval on his face.

"No, Dad. There is a reason for this..." Mao Lilan quickly told the story, and then couldn't help but hesitate: "Those two people... don't seem to be very courageous. Shouldn't they be scared?

What's the problem?"

"Don't worry, I will arrange it step by step. I won't be the first to show up." Kitahara Sosuke said: "Besides, the courage of those who dare to kill people and set fires is not as small as you think."

"Okay, let's go to the warehouse too! But what a pity, they ran too fast, and many of the arrangements here were useless." Toyama and Ye rolled up their sleeves, suddenly thought of something, and said to Shimabukuro Kimie:

"Don't worry, we will help you clean it tomorrow!"

Shimabukuro Kimie smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll treat you to Ishikari pot. We have very fresh salmon here!"

Although she had only known these people for less than a day, she already felt like she was friends with them. This feeling was different from when Kadowaki Saori and the others were together. She seemed more relaxed and happy, and she didn't have to worry about their smiles.

Is there some unspeakable thought hidden behind it?

Conan fell behind everyone and tugged at the corner of Kitahara Sosuke's clothes.

"Hey, when did you learn this trick?" Conan half-blocked his voice with his hand and whispered: "Those arrangements are not useless - the ketchup and black paint smeared on the trunks and railings are actually all

A psychological suggestion, right?"

"Oh?" Kithara Sosuke squatted down with interest: "How did you find out?"

"The color of ketchup is darker under the moonlight, and it is not easy to think of blood. But the reflection when it is occasionally illuminated by the moonlight can easily leave a terrifying shadow in people's hearts. Their brains do not realize what they see,

But it will be affected subconsciously.”

Conan said with black lines on his face: "There are also those messy lines you drew with black paint. At first glance, there is no order. But I went out to get something before, and when I entered the door, I suddenly found that from the angle of the door, those black lines

The threads were vaguely connected, and it felt like a demon peeping in the dark. I was shocked when I suddenly saw it."

"I'm sorry for scaring you. But Conan..." Kitahara Sosuke rubbed his head and said with a smile: "You know so much at a young age, aren't you afraid of going bald in middle age?"

Conan pushed his hand away and hummed: "My dad isn't bald, and I certainly won't be either! But Beiyuan, Xiaolan's worries are reasonable, after all..."

"ah----"
Chapter completed!