Conan: Detectives and Dogs Are Not Allowed

After seeing off Dr. Agasa and the four little guys, not long after, I saw Maori Kogoro bringing Maori Ran and Edogawa Conan to the restaurant for dinner.

Maori Kogoro glanced at the sign on the wall that said "Detectives and dogs are not allowed to enter", and his mouth moved, as if he wanted to say something, but when he thought of the purpose of tonight, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Welcome, Mr. Maori, what would you like to eat tonight?" Enomoto Azusa asked as usual.

"Give me a tomato meat sauce pasta and a cup of 'Lonely Caramel Latte'." Maori Kogoro smiled, "I heard from Xiaolan that this coffee tastes very special, so I came to try it specially."

"Yes, this coffee tastes pretty good." Enomoto Azusa responded, then turned to look at Maori Ran and Conan, "Then what do you want to eat?"

Mauri Ran: "I also want a tomato meat sauce pasta and a glass of orange juice, please."

Conan: "I want the same."

"Hey, Xiaolan, didn't you say this coffee was great before? Why didn't you order it today?" Maori Kogoro looked at his daughter with a puzzled look.

"Well, I'm really tired today. I plan to go to bed directly after dinner and not drink coffee." Mao Lilan explained. In fact, she originally wanted to try the "Lonely Caramel Latte", but she didn't sleep well last night. She just took a nap on the way back. After returning to Beihua Town, Sonoko forced her to sing karaoke for four hours. Now she really has no mood to drink coffee at all.

"Okay." Mao Li Kogoro nodded after listening, showing his understanding.

While waiting for the dishes to be served, Taro Jouno politely went up to greet the three Maori people. Just as he was about to turn around and continue his work, he was stopped by Kogoro Maori: "Taro, please wait a moment, I have something to say to you."

Taro Jouno was slightly stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "Hmm? Uncle Maori, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Kogoro Maori stood up and said solemnly: "In fact, I came here today, in addition to solving dinner, more importantly, I want to express my gratitude to you." As he said, he bowed deeply to Taro Jouno.

Taro Jouno was startled by this sudden move, and hurriedly stepped forward and waved his hand, his face full of confusion: "Uncle Maori, what are you talking about?"

Ran Maori and Conan on the side were also at a loss, not understanding why Kogoro Maori suddenly did this.

Kogoro Maori raised his head and explained solemnly: "Earlier, I received a call from Officer Megure. He told me that Kikue Tanaka had an unimplemented alibi plan, which involved shooting a house with a crossbow and required a witness. And this witness, according to Kikue Tanaka, was Xiaolan. If you hadn't revealed the truth about her murder in advance, Xiaolan would probably be in danger."

Mouri Ran covered her mouth with her hand in surprise when she heard this: "What? There is such a thing?"

Conan also had a face full of fear. After all, his body had not fully recovered at that time. If such a thing really happened, even if he was there, it would be difficult to guarantee the safety of Maori Ran.

"Oh, is that so." After hearing this, Taro Jyouno nodded. He did remember that Kikue Tanaka had originally planned to create the illusion that the murderer was outside the house in that way. But because he had exposed her tricks in the magic and the fact that she pretended to be a "deceiving boy" in advance, Tanaka Kikue directly admitted to the murder, and the original follow-up plan was ruined. Unexpectedly, she confessed the matter after arriving at the police station.

Jiono Taro waved his hand and further analyzed: "Uncle Maori, you are too polite. The person Tanaka Kikue wanted to kill is already dead. Even if she really used a crossbow to make an alibi, Xiaolan should only be frightened and will not be in danger of life."

"Having said that, you really helped us a lot." Maori Kogoro said seriously. Although he usually looks a little careless, as a father, he cares about his daughter's safety.

"Thank you, brother Taro." Maori Ran and Edogawa Conan on the side also bowed to Jouno Taro to express their gratitude.

"Taro, I won't say any more. If you need me, Maori Kogoro, in the future, just tell me." Maori Kogoro said seriously, and then added, "Forget about the rent increase mentioned earlier."

"No, no, no, compared to that, I actually have something I want to ask Uncle Maori for help." Jyouno Taro waved his hands quickly. He suddenly remembered that he had something to ask Maori Kogoro."Oh? What is it? Tell me. As long as I can do it, I will never refuse." Maori Kogoro patted his chest and promised.

"It's like this. I plan to produce a batch of toys..." Jionno Taro briefly introduced his plan to make Xiaobai mechanical dolls. "I heard that Uncle Maori has a good relationship with Yoko Okino of Nichimi TV. Sometimes he is invited to participate in the program. If it is convenient, can you help me advertise it?"

"A mechanical doll that can play detective games." Maori Kogoro nodded when he heard it, with a proud look on his face. "Indeed, I am quite familiar with Yoko Okino. Since you have this need, I will definitely help you promote it when I participate in a TV program next time."

"Haha." Conan chuckled on the side and did not interrupt. In fact, Maori Kogoro was able to appear on TV thanks to Conan's help in reasoning behind the scenes. This can be regarded as his indirect return of Jionno Taro's kindness.

...

The next day, it was indeed a sunny day. Although it was not a hot summer day, it was also a good day with clear and cool autumn weather.

Dr. Agasa and the Junior Detective Team drove to the Toudou Valley Campground happily with the fully charged Xiaobai.

Taro Jouno originally planned to go to the Metropolitan Police Department in the afternoon to take a record of the murder case the day before yesterday, but at noon, he received a strange call.

"Hello, is this Mr. Taro Jouno?" A steady middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"It's me, who are you?" Taro Jouno was puzzled. He had never heard this voice before and didn't understand why the other party would look for him.

"I am Mamiya Man, a friend of Ara Yoshinori. I heard him say that you have a special coffee bean, and the coffee brewed is very unique. I am very interested. I wonder if you are willing to sell some to me." Mamiya Man stated his purpose straight to the point.

"So you are a friend of Mr. Ara Yoshinori. Of course, coffee beans can be sold. When is it convenient for you to come? My store is at No. 39, Beihua-cho 5-chome." Taro Jouno responded with a smile.

Mamiya Mitsuru made another request: "In fact, I hope Mr. Jiono can come to me personally with coffee beans. If the taste is as good as Aragizae said, I am willing to bid 50,000 yen for 500 grams."

Jiono Taro was so shocked that he almost dropped his phone. You know, the cost of the raw materials of his coffee beans is only about 800 yen, and the other party's offer simply made him dumbfounded. He thought, if coffee beans can be sold at this price, why would he sell mechanical dolls? Wouldn't it be more profitable to sell coffee beans directly?

"Okay, what is your address?" Jiono Taro suppressed his excitement and asked politely.