[There's another accomplice?]
Conan looked at Heiji in surprise.
Everyone present looked at Heiji, shocked. Did it take two moles to rob a bank?
"Impossible, it was only me," Noboru Taniguchi said, shaking his head.
"Who said it was only you? I dare say the other one also thinks he was the only one. Because you two don't know each other," Heiji said calmly.
"How is that possible?" Taniguchi said, stunned.
"There's nothing impossible about it. Otherwise, why would I say they are career criminals? The characteristic of career criminals is that they only do things they are sure about," Satō Miwako intervened calmly.
"Young Hattori, who is the other one?"
Inspector Megure's face was very serious. If this case was not handled well, the credibility of the police would be greatly affected.
"Mr. Takashi Nagai, could you lend me your mobile phone for a moment?"
Instantly, all eyes focused on Takashi Nagai.
"Mr. Takashi Nagai, please, give me your phone for inspection," Inspector Megure said, approaching seriously.
"No need, Mr. Inspector. I confess," Takashi Nagai said, slumping in his chair.
"Mr. Nagai, how could you?" Rie Sokuta said, looking at him in disbelief.
"Rie, I owed them gambling money. If I didn't help them, they would kill me. I had no other choice," Nagai sobbed with remorse.
"In any case, we'll talk about everything at the station. Takagi, handcuff him."
As he was being handcuffed, Nagai suddenly looked at Heiji: "Sir, how did you suspect me?"
"At first I wasn't sure, but after seeing Mr. Taniguchi's phone, I was. Just as I was about to attack the robber from behind, his phone rang, but instead of answering, he looked in one direction. Then, he suddenly turned and pointed his gun at me. It's evident that the call was just a signal to put him on alert."
"But that doesn't directly point to Takashi Nagai. At that moment, there were many people who could have done that," Inspector Megure said, confused.
"Officer Takagi, please, stand where Mr. Nagai was before," Heiji suddenly said to him.
"Ah, well..."
Officer Takagi, who was currently holding two suspects, found himself in a tight spot.
"I'll go."
Satō Miwako walked over with her long legs to where Nagai had been standing and looked at Heiji: "Mr. Hattori, what's the next step?"
Heiji smiled slightly, walked over to the counter, and put his hands in his pockets.
"Excuse me, what is this officer's name?"
Satō Miwako furrowed her delicate eyebrows: "My name is Satō Miwako."
"Then, Miss Miwako, what am I doing with my hands now?"
Heiji formed a heart with his hands and winked at her very coquettishly.
"Mr. Hattori, please, be serious," Satō Miwako said with a cold face.
"Huh?"
Inspector Megure and the others looked at Satō Miwako in surprise.
"Miwako, how do you know what Young Hattori is doing if you have your back to him?" Inspector Megure asked with curiosity.
"Of course I know, from the screen of that electronic ticket machine I can..."
Suddenly, Satō Miwako fell silent, her beautiful eyes widened: "Does Mr. Hattori mean that, at that moment, Mr. Nagai used the screen of this ticket machine to send signals to the robber?"
Heiji nodded: "Yes. If Miss Miwako can see my movements, that proves I can also see hers. Therefore, at that moment, Nagai used this screen to communicate with the robber. If anyone tried to press the alarm, the robber would know instantly."
"I see. That's why Nagai stayed at the innermost post, because the alarms are under the counter and he could see them all clearly," Inspector Megure said, suddenly understanding.
"And that's why, upon hearing the phone alarm, the robber immediately looked at the screen and, upon receiving Nagai's warning, instantly knew I was behind him."
Actually, if Heiji had wanted to take down the robber leader, it wouldn't have been so complicated. He simply wanted to know who would give the tip-off.
"This gentleman is incredible. Choosing today to rob the bank was probably the worst decision we've ever made," Nagai said bitterly.
"Don't you know? His name is Heiji Hattori, he's a very good detective," Kazuha said proudly.
"Heiji Hattori?"
Everyone in the lobby looked at Heiji, an expression of astonishment on their faces.
"Are you the high school detective who foiled the plans of both the Night Baron and Kaito Kid at the same time?"
"It's him! I've seen him in the newspaper."
"I didn't expect him to be even more handsome in person."
"Seeing is better than hearing a thousand times. His deductive ability is impressive."
Hearing the praise around her, Kazuha felt a sweet joy in her heart, full of pride. Sonoko felt a little dejected, but mostly, admired.
"Heiji is getting better and better. Shinichi will surely be back soon, right?" Ran muttered to herself.
Conan, who was beside her, heard everything and swore to himself: Ran, you wait. I swear I will find the antidote and get my original appearance back.
[Heiji Hattori?]
The cold queen glanced at Heiji, and a hint of indifference crossed her cold, beautiful eyes. She continued to sit in her place in silence.
"Young Hattori, you must come to the police station for tea someday. I have to thank you properly."
The corner of Heiji's lips twitched: Going to the police station for tea... anyone who doesn't know would think I'm a criminal.
A fragrance wafted through the air. Satō Miwako walked up to Heiji and extended her hand: "Allow me to introduce myself again. My name is Satō Miwako, pleased to meet you."
Heiji looked at Satō Miwako, and a confident smile formed on his lips: "It is my honor to meet such a beautiful officer."
Crack, crack!
Seeing Heiji and Satō Miwako's hands clasped together, the hearts of the other policemen broke into a thousand pieces, crying inside: Miss Miwako has never had the habit of shaking hands with anyone.
"I'm afraid I will have to trouble you with many matters in the future, Mr. Heiji. I hope you will instruct me," Satō Miwako said with a smile.
I knew it, Heiji thought. This police beauty has approached me with ulterior motives.
"Of course, the pleasure is mine."
[Let go of her hand, let go now!]
The policemen's hearts were shattered. The two's hands remained joined.
When the police left, the bank began to clean up the mess. The people who had come to do business no longer felt like staying.
"Heiji, let's go."
"Doesn't Sonoko need to do her business anymore?"
At that moment, the cold queen stood up and walked to the counter.
"Hello, is Masami Hirota's file still here?"
Conan, who had been bored until then, was paralyzed. That name had had a great impact on him.
[So it was her, Shiho Miyano. No wonder she seemed so familiar.]
Heiji suddenly understood everything and sketched a faint smile: It seems she hasn't shrunk yet.
Heiji had a feeling that he would meet Shiho Miyano again.
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