When the professional psychiatrist was in place, Kuroki Jin, an amateur, withdrew.
No information was obtained - Kuroki Jin originally thought he would be more disappointed, but after closing the door, his subconsciously clenched fists told him that he was angry.
When Kuroki Jin is angry, he will not write his emotions on his face, nor will he vent his bad mood to anyone around him, but he will speak less and the look on his face will be more calm.
He unclenched his fist as if nothing had happened, took a piece of candy and put it on the tip of his tongue, letting the sweet feeling fill his mouth.
Megure's investigation soon came to fruition. He came to the ward here to look for Kuroki Ren, and the two happened to meet at the elevator entrance.
"Three of the people you screened out are left-handed."
"Officer Tomonagi's son, Tomo Inari, Officer Shiratori's psychiatrist Futo Kyosuke, and... a professor at Tokyo University and a forensic examiner hired by the Metropolitan Police Department, Mr. Kurokawa Shu."
"Kurokawa Zhou?" Kuroki Ren was slightly startled when he heard the name.
"Yes...he was invited by Administrator Matsuda, and he just meets the conditions you mentioned."
"...Can I meet this Dr. Kurokawa?"
Kurokawa Zhou's schedule was very full. After Megure mentioned it to the other party, the appointment was directly arranged for three days later.
So when Kuroki Jin was sorting out clues in the candy house the next day, five children came to look around.
"...Why are you here?"
It was Mitsuhiko who answered: "We heard that Sister Xiaolan was hospitalized, and we wanted to go and visit her together."
"Then--"
"——Let our young detective team find the culprit who hurt Sister Xiaolan!"
Conan looked like he had no energy to make a fuss, but the corner of his mouth twitched for a moment and he laughed.
"Then... you have to protect Sister Xiaolan." Kuroki walked to the milk tea making machine and made them their favorite drink one cup at a time.
"Eh--?"
"Why did Mr. Kuroki say that?" Conan said quickly.
"According to his position at the time, Officer Sato was facing Xiaolan and his back was to the murderer, which means Xiaolan was facing the murderer directly."
Kuroki Jin pulled out a sketch he drew last night from under the cabinet and pointed it out to Conan.
"Miss Lan holds a flashlight in her hand. Theoretically, she can see the murderer's face... Of course, this is only theoretical. In reality, because of Miss Lan's amnesia, even if she can see it, it will be useless."
"But the murderer wouldn't think so. After all, amnesia can be restored. If Xiaolan regains her memory and identifies him one day, he still won't be able to escape prison."
"He has already killed two policemen, will he care about killing one more ordinary person?"
Conan's expression changed. He hurriedly grabbed the drawing and walked out without saying a word, not even taking the milk tea that Kuroki Jin had just made.
"Conan? Conan-kun—slow down—"
Yuantai and others got milk tea and ran after him.
As expected, Haiyuan Ai, who was last, had her sleeves pulled off.
She broke away expressionlessly, turned around helplessly, and asked, "What are you doing?"
Kuroki Ren handed the warm coffee to Haihara Ai's hand. Haihara Ai only felt a little tingling where the palm of his hand touched.
"Shhh-don't tell them-"
With the slightly bitter coffee in her hand, and the cold candy with a hint of sweetness on her tongue - Haibara Ai felt funny when she thought of Kuroki Jin's "This is the secret between us" expression.
Only a child with that kind of character would be happy about secretly giving someone a piece of candy and having a little secret between the two of them.
Haiyuan Ai thought of those bright eyes and subconsciously used bitter coffee to suppress the sweetness in her mouth.
By the time she arrived at the hospital, the other members of the Junior Detective Team had already introduced themselves.
"Haihara Ai." Haihara Ai said her name without anyone else saying it, which made Conan on the side give her a surprised look.
Why are you surprised - she has been able to talk to kind dolphins for a long time, okay?
"Xiao Ai." The girl called her name gently, just like before.
"From now on, we are Sister Xiaolan's escort team——!" Mitsuhiko shouted, "We will catch the criminal and protect Sister Xiaolan's safety——!"
"Oh——!" Yuantai and Ayumi responded.
Mao Lilan did not refuse, she just smiled softly, looking at the innocent children thinking about her, she couldn't help but feel a little anxious in her heart.
She remembers nothing and has no way to respond to those who love her...
"Don't worry."
Mao Lilan lowered her head, opened her eyes slightly, and looked at the girl who was a little cold but comforting her.
"No one will blame you because you can't remember the past memories. Whether it was Miss Lan before or Miss Lan now, she is the most gentle and caring...sister."
Haibara Ai used a lot of effort to say the word "sister". Although she saw the shadow of her sister in Mao Lilan more than once, it was shameful enough for her to say such words to her face.
It feels like Edogawa is showing off his cuteness...
Mao Lilan looked stunned for a moment, and then she touched the little girl's beautiful short hair.
"Thank you, Xiao Ai."
Haibara Ai:"……"
The attentive Conan noticed that her ears were red, but life taught him that you don't always have to say anything you see.
Might get beaten.
Edogawa Conan has never been a person who sits still and waits for death. Kuroki Jin has already circled the suspect to this point, how could he not continue to dig deeper.
First of all, the one who is most suspected is Tomo Chengma. Among the three, he has enough motive to kill the police officers.
When Officer Youcheng suffered a heart attack while stalking, he went to see a doctor alone because he didn't want to disturb the suspect. However, he collapsed on the road and missed the best time for treatment.
It can be said that the three police officers present at the time had a certain responsibility for the death of Officer Youcheng.
You Chengzhen's anger is very reasonable.
But the timing was wrong.
It's been a year since the incident happened. If he wanted to take action, he should have done it long ago. Of course, this may also be because he does not have good equipment and only recently obtained firearms.
In short, as the most suspicious person among the three, Conan decided to start the investigation from Tomo Chengma.
but……
He couldn't worry about Xiaolan.
Perhaps God sensed Conan's worry, Haiyuan Ai's hand holding the coffee cup suddenly tightened, and he looked back behind him warily.
"What's wrong?" Her movements were too big, and everyone else's attention was attracted to her.
"Someone—eh?"
From behind the tree, a purple-haired young man came out.
"Ah, it's so annoying!" he said. He looked up at the sky and didn't know who he was talking to:
"I'll stay here until six o'clock in the evening. Do you hear me clearly? I'll be here until six o'clock!"
Everyone: "?"
Neuropathy--?
Conan: "..."
He adjusted his glasses and looked in the direction he came from.
Thanks, Kuroki Jin.
