"By the way, where's Inspector Megure?" Dr. Agasa quickly ended the awkward topic. He looked around but didn't see the chubby inspector.
Yesterday, he was the one who called them over. He wondered if some major case had occurred, as he couldn't see any familiar faces.
"Inspector Megure is investigating that bank robber case," Officer Takagi explained.
"Which bank was robbed this time?" Tsuneo asked.
Are banks robbed just like that? Sure enough, this is so Conan Science!
"It should be the two hundred million yen stolen from the bank in Beika Town three days ago," Dr. Agasa had some recollection; there had indeed been such an incident recently.
"Yes, coincidentally, Inspector Megure's wife also went to that bank that day and was violently bumped by the culprit, sustaining some injuries."
"So, the Inspector is particularly dedicated this time!" Takagi said, picking up a notebook nearby, ready to take statements from everyone.
"And that's why Inspector Megure asked Officer Takagi to take our statements instead of him, right?" Conan glanced at the repairman.
The reason for your doubled workload today has been found. It's because of that robber who stole two hundred million yen.
"That's right," Takagi nodded.
"Heh." Tsuneo also felt quite helpless.
Hundreds of millions of yen were stolen just like that. How much money did he get for selling Pisco?
However, Touko also said that he could ask her for money anytime he needed it.
Speaking of which, after the Black Organization shot that female president in the park, why has there been no movement?
Have they been detected by the Public Security, or are they brewing something big?
Heh, judging by Gin's methods, it's more likely that he'd kill anyone who gets in his way...
He just wondered who their target would be this time.
While the repairman was lost in thought, Officer Takagi glanced at his watch and said, "I think we should start as soon as possible. I have a meeting scheduled for five o'clock this afternoon."
Inspector Megure and the others weren't here, and he had many things to deal with today. It wouldn't be good to delay his evening plans.
"Uh, Officer Takagi, the button on your cuff is about to fall off," Ayumi pointed to the shirt he was wearing.
Upon hearing this, Takagi immediately raised his arm and looked.
Oh no, this button is really about to fall off...
"The collar is dirty too," Ai added, glancing at it.
"And this shirt is also very wrinkled," Mitsuhiko nodded.
Ayumi hesitated, then asked, "Officer, do you... not have a girlfriend?"
Cold sweat immediately broke out on Takagi's face.
Tsuneo silently took two steps back.
Hope you don't hurt the innocent...
"In that case, I can introduce you to my cousin's granddaughter," Dr. Agasa said.
Officer Takagi's age should be a few years older than Tsuneo, so he seemed quite suitable for his cousin's granddaughter.
"Not bad. All of Dr. Agasa's relatives are wealthy," Tsuneo looked at Takagi.
Considering marrying into the family? But we can't guarantee whether the woman will have hair loss problems in the future.
"You already know I have someone in mind," Takagi said subtly.
Speak of the devil.
Officer Sato, dressed in a professional suit with short, neat hair, walked into the office.
"Takagi, what's with all these children?"
Takagi's expression immediately became flustered. What had he just said??? Had she heard him?
"So, who are you meeting tonight?" Tsuneo saw his expression and knew that the two of them hadn't made any progress yet.
"Meeting?" Sato also looked at Takagi curiously.
"It's nothing," Takagi smiled.
"Alright, Mr. Tsuneo should be here to give a statement, right? What about these children?" Officer Sato nodded at Tsuneo as a greeting, then looked at the Detective Boys.
"They are also witnesses to the Blue Castle case, especially Conan. He's the one who deciphered the chess cipher," Takagi emphasized, praising the great detective.
"It seems you've really learned a lot from Detective Mouri," Officer Sato bent down, smiling.
"Yes, yes," Conan scratched his head shyly.
I learned all my skills in Hawaii! I can even fly a plane!
"Conan, don't get too carried away..." Genta leaned closer and whispered.
At times like this, you should shout loudly that you're a member of the Detective Boys! That way, maybe the police will even give us cases.
The great detective turned his head, refusing to comply.
Shouting lines like that would be too embarrassing!
"Speaking of which, Officer Sato, weren't you with Inspector Megure, investigating this two hundred million yen robbery case?" Takagi was a bit puzzled as to why she had suddenly returned.
"I came back precisely for this case."
"The manager of the robbed bank said he suddenly remembered something. He called last night and said he wanted to meet here to tell me personally."
"He said that he and his wife would come at two o'clock in the afternoon. There's still some time. Do you need my help with anything?" Officer Sato glanced at her watch. It was still early for noon.
Takagi was about to shake his head and tell her to rest for a while.
Tsuneo immediately said, "Help take statements!"
Two cases, the Blue Castle and the poisoning case the great detective casually solved last time, running simultaneously. When they're almost done by noon, he'll freeload a lunch. A very reasonable arrangement!
"No problem, leave it to me!" Officer Sato said with great enthusiasm.
"Hey, Officer Sato, why did that bank manager say he'd come with his wife?" Conan thought about their conversation just now and raised another question.
Normally, if a bank is robbed, the manager alone should be enough to explain the situation, right?
"Because when the robbery occurred, the manager's wife happened to be at the bank and even had a gun held to her head by the culprit. Perhaps they both remembered some details," Officer Sato explained.
Takagi nodded, then frowned and said, "It's still a bit strange. Last night, that bank manager's wife also made a similar call to me, saying something about the culprit and wanting to meet me to discuss it."
"She even specifically said that she would come alone at five o'clock in the afternoon."
What the husband and wife said was completely different. He didn't know why.
"Regarding that, the manager also mentioned it on the phone. He's worried that the culprit might harm his wife, so he wants to come together during the day," Officer Sato didn't seem surprised.
After all, they had close contact. It's possible that they were afraid of revealing something, which could lead to retaliation, so they had to be careful.
Although he didn't know exactly what was going on, Tsuneo seemed to smell the scent of a case again.
Indeed, finish the statements and then run quickly.
"Isn't Tsuneo-niichan right here? He can help listen and see if he can find any clues!"
"After all, he's a great detective too!"
The owner of this voice had an innocent smile on his face.
His name was Edogawa Conan...
(End of Chapter)
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