Chapter 205: Arrest

In the dim cave, shouts echoed through the tunnel, and the atmosphere was tense as the group of detectives present felt like they were facing a formidable enemy, their nerves on edge.

No wonder the situation at the scene warranted such caution.

At this moment, a body lay on the ground with a clear gunshot wound to the center of the forehead, evidently killed with a single shot.

Three men who didn't look like good people were using flashlights and shovels, vigorously digging a pit.

"What's going on?"

"Why did the cops show up?"

"Am I caught?"

At this moment, these were the questions echoing in the puzzled minds of the three men.

Despite their confusion, the cold gun muzzles looming in the darkness spurred them to act quickly, and they immediately dropped their shovels and huddled on the ground, hands raised.

"One by one, get up and come out of the pit!"

Under the watchful eyes of the detectives, the three criminals lined up and emerged from the pit, each one handcuffed by officers like Senichi and Takagi.

After examining the body, it was determined that the unidentified victim had been dead for over twenty-four hours.

With the suspects arrested on the scene and taken away in police cars, and the body sent for transport, the case was considered closed.

"I'm sorry, it seems I won't be able to go camping with you this time," Senichi bid farewell to Professor Agasa and the others, got into the police car, and disappeared from Conan and the rest's sight.

As Conan played a minor role in the incident, he avoided the tragedy of getting shot and could just stand by and observe, keeping his true identity hidden.

Back at the police headquarters, Senichi and his team began the wrap-up work.

Since it was an arrest made on the scene with ample evidence, they only needed to take the suspects' statements, and the case was solved.

Of course, there was one "puzzle" created by Senichi himself.

That is, who was the person who made the report in the first place?

But in this regard, whether they asked the suspects about their enemies or conducted other investigations, they couldn't find any leads.

After all, as the "mastermind behind the scenes," Senichi was very cautious about keeping his identity secret. He used voice-changing techniques and even disguised himself when making phone calls.

If they could find out his identity, that would be really strange.

In the end, the investigation into the mysterious informant was inconclusive. Since the person didn't seem to pose any threat and had actually reported a murder, the police treated them as a concerned citizen who didn't want to be named.

With the case wrapped up, Senichi was surprised to find that the system didn't immediately issue their rewards.

After inquiring, Senichi suddenly perked up.

The system, for the first time, didn't respond with the settlement but instead indicated that the main storyline was in progress.

This meant that the rewards would be given out after the main storyline was completed.

It meant that Senichi's future performance and the development of the main storyline would determine whether he could get extra rewards or if there would be any deductions.

But since Senichi had been eyeing this reward from the beginning, he had a full plan in mind and was now just waiting for the school festival to begin.

As for today, even though the case was over, it was still early.

So, Senichi made an arrangement to meet with Ayako for lunch at Erina's restaurant.

Regarding the exclusive hidden menu not available to the public, both Senichi and Ayako had the idea of trying everything, so they mainly chose items from the menu.

"Speaking of which, the Teitan High School festival is about to start, right? Are you going to see Sonoko's work at the festival?" While savoring the honey-glazed Burgundy beef, Senichi casually asked "If you have nothing to do, let's visit the festival together."

"The school festival? Sure, I haven't participated in such events for a long time." Ayako smiled faintly, "It wouldn't hurt to experience the youthful student life and energy again."

"You're talking as if you're so old, even though you're still young yourself," Senichi teased with a smile. "Don't forget, you're a student too."

Well, a graduate student is still a student~ It's a valid statement.

"Comparing me with those sweet-talkers? No way" Ayako gave Senichi a playful glance, but her face was filled with a radiant smile, clearly pleased with Senichi's words.

That's why, you see, some people have a reason to be single. When it's time to be sweet, be sweet; when it's time to praise, praise. Otherwise, even if you end up together, they'll end up cursing you as a "clueless straight guy" and then kick you to the curb.

Good food brings joy, and the two of them chatted and laughed as they leisurely spent their afternoon, eating a delicious lunch and trying out some desserts.

After the meal, they followed their usual "date tradition" and went to the cinema to watch a movie, and then accompanied Ayako for some shopping.

To be honest, Senichi could tolerate shopping with such patience only because everything he saw after transmigrating had been seen through a "tourist filter." Otherwise, even with his patience, he might have found it a bit too much.

Well, women's love for shopping is purely a hobby, a pleasure that men can't fully understand, so it's only natural that he can't keep up with it.

While shopping, Ayako also helped Senichi pick out a few pieces of clothing. Later, she brought him to a custom tailoring store called "Companion" and had two sets of suits custom-made for him.

These handmade tailoring shops usually don't accept strangers as customers. They only provide their services if you're introduced by someone they know, as they aim to tailor each suit precisely to the customer.

Measurements like shoulder width and arm span are all accurate to the centimeter.

Even the length of your arm span might differ slightly, and the tailor will carefully confirm all these measurements that you might not even be aware of, just to create a suit that fits you perfectly.

Moreover, because tailors also focus on the occasions when their customers will wear the suits, they will inquire carefully about whether it's for business or personal matters and so on.

This also means that during these conversations, the tailors may learn many personal and private things about their customers that even their own families might not know, similar to family doctors.

Of course, the nature of the industry also dictates its rules.

So tailors are tight-lipped and will never disclose customers' information.

Once a customer chooses a tailor, they generally won't change to another tailor for their whole life, just like how people in industries that value confidentiality, like banks, use the same clothing store's services to prevent any loss due to leaked information.

The store they visited in Ginza had been a well-established business for five generations, and has been the place where the Suzuki family has always had their men's tailored suits made.

Senichi came here naturally to prepare for meeting his future mother-in-law.

As they say, the clothes make the man. Even though he's already handsome enough, Senichi doesn't mind looking even more dashing with a custom-tailored suit.

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