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"Miss Eri, you really invited Yukiko Kudo? I thought she should be in America now?"
Fujiwara Toru feigned surprise, his joyful expression brimming in his words.
Eri Kisaki was slightly displeased. As a woman, even one nearing forty, she still harbored a fierce pride in her heart.
Especially since Eri Kisaki was inherently proud and strong-willed. At this moment, seeing Fujiwara Toru's indifference towards her, yet still not forgetting Yukiko Kudo, made her feel somewhat annoyed.
However, Eri Kisaki was an mature woman after all. She quickly controlled her inner emotions, pushed up her glasses, and said:
"Yukiko just returned from America not long ago. She's been resting recently. She hasn't been back to her hometown in Gunma Prefecture for a long time, and she's planning to return to Japan soon."
"She felt bored being by herself, so she pulled me along to go to her hometown. And since I was also preparing to take a vacation, I agreed."
"However, even if the two of us ladies accompany you, I still feel unsafe. The recent Tsukuba is not very peaceful. I was thinking that Fujiwara once said Yukiko is your idol, that's why I invited you."
"Of course, if you're busy, then forget about it."
Fujiwara Toru smiled mockingly: "I'm just a poor student, what's there to pity? I haven't even been to Gunma Prefecture. Miss Eri, when you leave, just let me know beforehand."
Eri Kisaki playfully retorted: "Poor student? If Fujiwara says he's a poor student, then what are other students?"
She paused for a moment, then Eri Kisaki complained again: "...Alright, I'll go help you and the police officers speak to your dedicated lawyer. This job really is one after another."
"Fujiwara, you really are something. Why do you always hit so hard?"
Fujiwara Toru shrugged: "No choice. At that time, 827 thugs charged at me. I was surrounded by a bunch of ladies who couldn't even lift a finger. If I didn't strike with lethal force and let those thugs harm the ladies, that wouldn't be good."
"You're quite the empathetic one, always surrounded by girls wherever you go."
Eri Kisaki laughed and scolded.
"Indeed. This time, even if I go to Gunma Prefecture, I'll just be accompanying Miss Eri, a chivalrous lady."
Fujiwara Toru teased.
"It's the great beauty Yukiko Kudo, right?"
Eri Kisaki said grumpily. She stood up directly and, with the demeanor of a lawyer queen, confidently went to communicate with the police personnel.
Now that the witnesses and evidence were all present, coupled with Fujiwara Toru's identity, the final verdict for this matter would undoubtedly be self-defense.
For her, this extremely powerful lawyer, this matter was just a formality.
...
Inside Kyoto Hospital, Heiji Hattori was hospitalized after receiving stitches for his abdominal wound. He wore a hospital gown. He rummaged through his clothes that he had taken off, strangely asking: "Hey? Where did that Buddha bead go?"
"Buddha bead?"
Conan sat by the hospital bed, accompanying him, and asked with a curious expression.
"Hmm, Kudo, you know too. That group of thieves once stole a Buddha statue, but the most important Buddha bead was inexplicably lost during their transportation process."
"I was still young at the time, and happened to go play at that temple. Coincidentally, I found that Buddha bead. The reason that thief group member wanted to kill me was to snatch that Buddha bead."
"With that Buddha bead, the Buddha statue is invaluable. But I remember I always kept it in my clothes, why isn't it there anymore?"
Heiji Hattori searched his clothes for a long time, but still couldn't find it.
Conan (dbae) pondered:
"Could it be that when you confronted that killer, the Buddha bead dropped?"
Heiji Hattori rubbed his head in pain:
"If the Buddha bead dropped into the Kamo River, then that would be a national treasure!"
Conan comforted him: "This has nothing to do with you. If that group of thieves hadn't stolen the statue, none of this would have happened."
...
Kyoto Police Department, Kyoto Police Superintendent personally came to the scene and gave Fujiwara Toru a simple report, and also vigorously praised him.
The identity of the masked man had been investigated, and he was indeed one of the thieves who had once been in Kyoto, and he was also a serial killer who had been wandering around various places this time.
Due to some internal reasons, he had personally wiped out all the trash in the former thief group.
This time, Fujiwara Toru swiftly and cleanly resolved the masked man's matter. Not only did he help the Kyoto police solve the case, but he also saved Heiji Hattori, the son of the Osaka Police Superintendent.
Heizo Hattori also called Fujiwara Toru. In his words, he expressed overflowing gratitude, passionately thanking him for his help.
He also hoped that when he traveled to Osaka next time, he could visit their home. He wanted to personally thank him with his son.
Fujiwara Toru naturally agreed. The main reason was that Heizo Hattori said his wife, Shizuka Hattori, would personally cook for him. Thinking of that mature beautiful woman, Fujiwara Toru felt deeply moved.
Sigh, why are older women in this world so charming? Eri Kisaki, Yukiko Kudo, and Vermouth are all mature beauties.
Conan and Heiji Hattori tried their best, almost letting the killer they finally caught escape. Yet, in an inexplicable turn of events, Fujiwara Toru ended up solving the case.
The Kyoto Police Superintendent said he would report to the council and award Fujiwara Toru the title of Kyoto Honorary Citizen. With Fujiwara's family's influence, he figured this matter would be easily handled.
After shaking hands with the Kyoto Police Superintendent and bidding farewell, Fujiwara Toru left the police department. He first sent Eri Kisaki to the hotel. After all this was done, he sat in the car and pulled out a white Buddha bead from his pocket.
Since he recalled this movie version, Fujiwara Toru, when inspecting Heiji Hattori's wound, conveniently took this Buddha bead from his pocket.
Fujiwara Toru dialed a phone number.
"Boss, something up so late?"
Mizunashi Rena's cautious voice came from the phone.
"Gin, I have a mission for you."
"Please speak."
Mizunashi Rena respectfully said.
"You find a time to personally come to Kyoto. I'll give you an address. From that household, you'll find a Buddha statue that was lost ten years ago."
"That Buddha statue's most important Buddha bead is in my hand. You find a way to see if you can sell the Buddha statue. I'm looking for a wealthy person willing to collect it."
"After deducting expenses from the money I get, I'll give you one-tenth."
Selling Tsukuba's national treasure put no pressure on Fujiwara Toru. Anyway, it was originally stolen goods.
Fujiwara Toru even thought that once he became stronger, he would simply plunder the Tsukuba National Museum!
"Understood, Boss!"
Hanging up the phone, Fujiwara Toru sent Mizunashi Rena an address.
After doing all this, Fujiwara Toru stretched lazily. It was getting a bit too late, so he felt embarrassed to go to the Ooka family again. He finally returned to the Fujiwara family residence.
...
The next day, Kyoto Station.
Ooka Momiji, pushed in a wheelchair and personally driven to the station by the Ooka family's butler, looked at Fujiwara Toru with a melancholic expression, as if blaming him for not coming to see her last night.
"Toru-kun, have a safe journey. Send me a message when you return to Tokyo. When I'm almost recovered, I'll come see you in Tokyo."
"But if Toru-kun could visit Kyoto often, that would be even better."
Ooka Momiji completely ignored Shigoro Miyamoto's gloomy face. In front of her and her fiancé, she pulled and tugged.
Although Shigoro Miyamoto was displeased, he dared not throw a tantrum at Fujiwara Toru. He could only sulk.
"If I have time, I'll often come to Kyoto. Momiji, you must rest well during this time and absolutely not leave any sequelae."
Fujiwara Toru said goodbye to Ooka Momiji with a gentle and smiling face.
"I wouldn't dare leave any sequelae. If I were to have a limp, Toru-kun wouldn't like me anymore."
"Toru-kun, before you leave, can you give me a hug as a farewell gift?"
Ooka Momiji opened her arms wide, her voice soft and sweet.
"Of course, it's a very normal greeting abroad."
Fujiwara Toru bent down and hugged Ooka Momiji.
Ooka Momiji rested her chin on Fujiwara Toru's shoulder, looking at Shigoro Miyamoto with a provocative expression.
"This woman..."
Shigoro Miyamoto ground his teeth, wishing he could just crush her.
Haysaka Ai shook her head at this. Who told Miss Shigoro Miyamoto not to be proactive herself? Don't blame others.
"See you again, Toru-kun!"
Sitting in her wheelchair, Ooka Momiji waved forcefully until Fujiwara Toru's back disappeared at the station before she reluctantly left.
...
Tokyo Shichimiya Residence, Shichimiya Koka looked at...
...Haysaka Ai, who was kneeling on the ground, and slowly asked, "This time in Kyoto, Shigoro Miyamoto's ghosting?"
Haysaka Ai hesitated for a moment, but still truthfully reported.
It wasn't that she didn't want to lie, but Haysaka Ai knew that besides herself, there must be others watching Shigoro Miyamoto. If she lied, she would definitely be punished.
Hearing that Shigoro Miyamoto and Fujiwara Toru had made no progress, Shichimiya Koka said angrily, "Trash. The Shichimiya family doesn't need this kind of trash."
"Haysaka, does everything about you belong to the Shichimiya family?"
Shichimiya Koka stared fiercely at Haysaka Ai.
Haysaka Ai's expression changed, and she whispered, "Yes."
"Then if Shigoro Miyamoto doesn't do well, you'll have to take the lead. If you don't do well, you know what the next step is."
Shichimiya Koka's fierce words made Haysaka Ai tremble. She whispered, "I know what to do, Lord Koka."
...
Returning to his Western-style mansion in Tokyo, Fujiwara Toru prepared to crash into Toyokawa family's mansion tonight.
Just as he was tidying things up in his room, the cameras installed in various corners of the courtyard sounded an alarm.
He picked up his phone and glanced at it. He saw a young girl pacing back and forth at his doorstep. This girl was Fujiwara Toru's previous acquaintance, precisely the young lady of the Toyokawa Group whom he suspected.
After a moment of thought, Fujiwara Toru put on his coat and walked out of the mansion, heading towards the girl outside the iron gate.