The thought flashed through his mind. Katsuki Uehara, who had suppressed the thoughts in his mind, blew bubbles in his mouth, took out his cell phone from his suit pocket, pulled out the number marked "Kujo Reiko", and pressed the dial button.
This is not the first time that his closing report has been rejected by the ace of the Tokyo District Prosecutors' Office. Reiko Kujo is famous even within the Metropolitan Police Department for her strictness in closing reports.
Of course, such a strict work attitude resulted in her extremely strong performance in court - according to rumors, many lawyers did not dare to accept the commission when they heard that their opponent was Kujo Reiko.
This is undoubtedly a great honor for a prosecutor, and it is also a source of motivation for her to work harder.
After all, there is another big mountain weighing on Kujo Reiko's head - the undefeated Queen Eri who has never lost a lawsuit since her debut.
"Uehara Criminal, I'm busy now. We'll talk about the Moon Shadow Island case later. I'll call you."
"um, I--"
After the call was connected, before Katsuki Uehara could even say a complete sentence, the person on the other end hastily pressed the hang-up button, leaving him holding the phone in his hand with a confused look on his face.
Why are you so anxious?
Could it be that he was having sex with Fei Yingli again?
"Dad! What are you doing! Hurry up! We still have to catch the car to Kyoto! If it's any later, we won't be able to make it to the wedding!"
"I understand the truth, but can you tell me why you don't let the police send all these children back? I can refund all the room and board fees!"
"Oh, don't say that dad, they have already made a promise not to run around on the Shinkansen again."
"Really, a bunch of troublesome brats."
"…………"
Mao Lilan and Mao Li Kogoro, a father and daughter, had a heated debate on the issue of the members of the Junior Detective Team. Conan, who was following Mao Lilan, drooped his eyes and was speechless.
Normally, he would definitely be on the side of his childhood sweetheart, but this time, he felt that his uncle was right. The three of them, Gentaibu Mimitsuhiko, were really capable of causing trouble.
He had almost let him down several times on the Shinkansen before——
Um?
Conan, who was resting his hands behind his head, felt as if someone was looking at him from behind. He stopped and turned his head to look in the direction, but he happened to see Katsumi Uehara's doubtful expression on his brow.
——? !
Oops!
Bug!
Suddenly remembering the bug that he had not recovered yet, Conan stood motionless as if someone had cast a restraining spell on him, his pupils suddenly contracted and his heartbeat accelerated.
Because of the sudden incident, he hurriedly thought of wrapping the bug in chewing gum, but forgot to hide his fingerprints.
If the police...
No, that's not right. Theoretically speaking, if the bug was also discovered by the police, there is no reason why he can't hear the sound now.
"Conan, what are you doing? Why don't you leave? Hurry up, or we won't be able to catch up with the wedding."
"Oh, okay, come right away, Sister Xiaolan."
Conan, who was brought back to his senses by Xiaolan's call, hurriedly responded with an innocent smile on his face, but his mood became increasingly heavy.
He just hopes that when the police clean up the scene, they see the chewing gum and ignore it as garbage, otherwise...
So impulsive...
Conan, who was reviewing his behavior, sighed silently: Fortunately, the glasses made by the doctor have not received the signal from the bug yet. It should be——
"Unlucky, unlucky, unlucky, I have to work overtime again tonight..."
After a burst of messy electric current, Conan's ears heard Katsuki Uehara's lazy complaining voice.
"..."
"It looks like it's going to rain outside. I have to work overtime on rainy days, tsk."
Uehara Katsumi, who returned to his seat and waited for Kujo Reiko's call, turned his head and glanced at the dense dark clouds outside the window. He put his feet on the desk and swayed lightly. From time to time, his leather shoes collided with the evidence box placed beside the table. He stretched his back.
"Remember to bring an umbrella with you when you go to the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, otherwise I'm afraid you'll have to ask for leave tomorrow and say you caught a cold in the rain."
Miwako Sato, who was passing Katsumi Uehara's workstation after receiving a glass of water, couldn't help but move back a few steps when she heard this. She stopped and turned her head to say a special instruction: "Let me remind you in advance so that you don't forget."
"You can insult my aesthetics, but you can't belittle my personality." Uehara Katsumi took a newspaper and spread it out and retorted without raising his head.
Miwako Sato, who was holding a white porcelain cup in one hand, raised her eyebrows in disbelief: "Is this derogatory?"
Uehara Katsumi was about to say something when he suddenly felt the vibration of his phone. When he took it out, he saw on the caller ID that it was Reiko Kujo who had just hung up on him.
"Looks like I have to make an appointment with my aunt for a game of mahjong."
Glancing at Miwako Sato, who seemed to be stating a fact, Katsuki Uehara pressed the answer button while not forgetting to give her a "you understand" look at the end. The latter's expression suddenly changed.
"Hello? I'm Uehara."
Uehara Katsumi, who did not give Sato Miwako a chance to ask further questions, pointed to his mobile phone, and a smile appeared on his eyebrows silently.
"Sorry Uehara Criminal, I was really busy just now. Regarding the matter of Moon Shadow Island, do you have time tonight?" On the other end of the phone, the female voice who had just finished her busy work was obviously a little tired.
"Understood, I'll go over now." Katsumi Uehara, who understood the implication, didn't refuse. He explained to Reiko Kujo on the phone and hung up the phone.
Watching her partner get up from the chair, Sato Miwako, who understood that he was going to the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, couldn't help but said: "Be careful when driving on rainy days, Uehara."
Katsuki Uehara, who did not respond, raised his right hand high and made an "ok" gesture in the air.
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The Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, whose full name is the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, is where Reiko Kujo, known as the "Madonna of prosecutors," works here, specializing in handling cases and prisoners transferred from the Metropolitan Police Department.
This is not the first time for Katsumi Uehara to come to this place.
Once alive, twice familiar.
Only this time, Uehara Katsumi, who walked out of the parking lot holding an umbrella, saw a rare sight under the building where Kujo Reiko's office is located——
A woman, wearing a long black double-breasted trench coat, was kneeling on the steps of the building. The pouring rain ruined her makeup and also fell along her silky waist-length hair.
The yellow mud on the stiletto heels of the black boots opened up a small dim yellow pond under his feet, and his not-so-amazing facial features looked a bit frail under the lightning and thundering night sky.
Katsuki Uehara frowned and looked up at the only office in the building that still had lights on.
The sound of heels hitting the ground was clicking——
Not long after, the sound of slightly messy footsteps approached Katsuki Uehara's ears, and a slightly out of breath long-haired woman wearing stilettos appeared at the corner of the stairs on the first floor.
"Miss Miyazawa, if you continue to kneel down like this, they will really strictly prohibit you from coming to the examination room."
Under Katsuki Uehara's surprised gaze, the ace prosecutor Reiko Kujo, who was always known for her strictness, spoke in a rare tone filled with helplessness.
