Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow casts a shadow on the courtyard of the Kudo family. The warm evening breeze blows by, bringing a hint of coolness.

Yukiko Kudo has been preparing for tonight's dinner party for a long time.

The garden at home had already been carefully decorated by her. The courtyard was full of colorful flowers, and the whole garden was filled with a cheerful and warm atmosphere. The room was hung with ribbons and colored lights, and interesting decorations were specially arranged for the children. The reception room was filled with a variety of snacks and drinks. An exquisite three-layer tea tray was placed on the table, displaying a variety of desserts and pastries. There were carefully made cakes, sweet chocolates, and colorful juices and ice creams.

Although it was just a gathering among relatives and friends, Yukiko Kudo still dressed up carefully.

She carefully chose a light pink dress, the hem of which fluttered gently, exuding a faint floral scent. Paired with a pair of white high heels, her legs looked even longer and more charming. She also touched up her makeup, just a touch of lipstick and blush, but it made her exude a faint sweetness.

Yusaku Kudo was wearing the couple outfit she had specially prepared, a light pink shirt that matched his skirt, and a pair of black pants, making Yusaku Kudo look even more handsome.

Little Kudo changed into a blue suit that Yukiko had prepared for him, paired with a red bow tie, looking energetic and cute.

It was almost six o'clock in the evening and the guests began to arrive.

The Mori family came, Suzuki Sonoko came, Dr. Agasa who lived next door came, and the friend who helped Kudo Yusaku deliver the invitations to his son also came. The only one left was Sakurai Izumito.

The three little children gathered together, leaning on the window and looking out.

Suzuki Sonoko said dissatisfiedly: "Why haven't you come yet? It's almost time! Really, don't you know how to come a little earlier?"

Xiaolan said worriedly, "I heard from my father that a few days ago, Sister Sakurai was robbed at the convenience store where she worked part-time and was injured. Could it be that she couldn't come because of her serious injuries?"

Little Kudo shouted in surprise: "What? Robber!"

Xiaolan quickly looked back at the adults in the sofa area and found that no one noticed their conversation. Then she continued, "Yes, it is said that there were five armed robbers who wanted to rob a money transport truck in a convenience store, but they were all caught by Sister Sakurai!"

Sonoko exclaimed, "What? She caught five armed robbers by herself? That's amazing!"

Xiaolan nodded proudly: "I have decided, I am going to learn karate, and I want to be as good as Sister Sakurai in the future!"

Yuanzi's eyes immediately lit up: "Wow, which dojo are you in? I want to go there too!"

Little Kudo chuckled twice: "Forget it. It's very tiring, you two girls can't hold on any longer!"

Unexpectedly, Xiaolan, who is always soft and cute, said firmly this time, "No, I can do it!"

Kudo Shinichi was shocked by her sudden change of attitude: "Uh, okay. Well, then you do your best."

Sonoko suddenly pointed out the window and shouted, "Look, isn't that Sakurai-sister?"

The other two people hurriedly turned their heads to look in the direction of the gate.

Kudo Shinichi was puzzled: "It seems to be her, but why is she standing at the gate instead of coming in?"

In fact, just like the children, the adults' conversation at this time was focused on Miss Sakurai who arrived late.

Because of the information provided by Maori Kogoro, everyone knew that Sakurai Izumi had been missing since the convenience store robbery. Officer Megure was worried that she had been kidnapped by the robber's accomplice who had not shown up, so he didn't even bother to take notes. He sent most of the staff, including himself, out to search for her, but they couldn't find her. Now there are rumors in the police station that Sakurai Izumi was kidnapped by the mastermind behind the incident.

However, there is a group of people led by Chaki Shintaro who insist that Sakurai Izumi is actually in the same group with the five robbers. Because they found a police academy student in the convenience store, they knew that their plan could not succeed, so they turned against them and sent their own people to the police station. This person may be hiding in the dark, planning to rescue his accomplices.

Cha Mu's words were very convincing and actually won the approval of many people.

As for the blackmailing reporter Aburashi Yoshiaki, he originally said that he was a friend of Koizumi, but he was the one who had the most fun in making fun of Koizumi. The "Yika Times" was full of conspiracy-theory reports like the one about Chaki Shintaro.

Kudo Yukiko sighed: "Alas, Shin-chan was really looking forward to today's party, it looks like he will be disappointed."

Hibiki Eri seconded the suggestion: "Lan, too. This child has finally become cheerful recently."

Amidst all the sighs, only Kudo Yusaku looked calm, smiling without saying a word.

His messenger friend suddenly pointed to the entrance and said, "Look over there."

Everyone looked up and saw three children cheering and running to open the door.

"Eh, could it be..."

Koizumi was surrounded by three children as he walked into the room. He handed the fruit in his hand to the heroine, Yukiko Kudo, and smiled at the people who came over, "I'm sorry I'm a little late."

Suzuki Sonoko put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Yes, why are you late? This is very rude!"

Xiaoquan glanced at the wall clock. It was six o'clock and one minute. Oh, one minute late. She had just spent a little more time to arrange for the four cats.

Before she could say anything, Maori Kogoro suddenly stepped forward to stop her and said seriously, "Ms. Sakurai, let's talk."

Wow, this kind of serious Uncle Maori is rare.

Koizumi knew exactly what he wanted to say, so he simply agreed: "I'm sorry, everyone. I'm going to go out and talk to Mr. Maori alone for a few words. I'll be back soon."

Hibiki Eri followed and said, "I need to sit in on the class."

As Koizumi's lawyer.

“Hey~~~!”

The children were very dissatisfied and dragged out the words to express their protest.

Koizumi winked at Kudo Shinichi and said, "Little Kudo, I have prepared a side show very carefully. It is a performance that only good children can watch. Do you understand?"

Kudo Shinichi was confused for a moment.

He guessed that Uncle Maori wanted to talk to Koizumi about the robbery, and he really wanted to know the inside story. But Koizumi's entertainment program whetted his appetite, and he didn't want to miss either of them. What should he do?

So as soon as I saw those three people leaving the door, I immediately wanted to follow them quietly.

Kudo Yukiko knew her own naughty child very well. She reached out and pulled his ear: "Xiao Xin, it's time to eat. Let's go wash our hands first, okay?"

No room for refusal, just drag him away!

The three people did not go far after they went out. In fact, what they wanted to talk about with Koizumi did not need to be kept secret. They avoided Kudo Shinichi just because Koizumi did not want to be too close to the son of the world.

It was nothing, this guy's tendency to get to the bottom of things was too troublesome. She was too lazy to explain, and she couldn't let him play a puzzle with her secrets.

Maori Kogoro asked directly: "Ms. Sakurai, please explain where you have been these days."