It's Sato Again, Again, Again!

Fujino didn't pay much attention to any mysterious gifts or anything like that.

The system riddle-maker had already silently cursed the family tree in his heart.

Anyway, we'll definitely be able to figure it out in the future...

Of course, he's really not a pervert.

I'm just curious about how bizarre this feature is.

"But this fusion function is indeed quite abnormal."

Fujino closed the system interface and silently stared at the Vision Enhancement Glasses Max, inwardly sighing with admiration.

The ability to Item Fusion is itself an incredibly powerful ability.

Moreover, in addition to the two items, there are also some enhancements and extra abilities.

If this were set in a fantasy world, it would definitely be considered an overpowered Cheat Skill.

For example, if you combine a lighter and a dagger, you can create an ion sword... But if you combine a nuclear bomb and a rifle, wouldn't that create a nuclear bomb infantryman?

Fujino imaginative mind, felt a little excited just thinking about it.

The Tokyo Soul Team's victory parade was held near Beika.

The area was packed with people, and there were police officers in charge of maintaining order. Two police motorcycles were leading the way, making it a very large scene.

"Wow! It's a hero!"

Genta skipped and hopped, peering through the crowd of people around him towards the direction of the parade.

"Where?!"

Ayumi stood on tiptoe, straining to peer inside. "Why can't I see it?"

Fujino casually Ayumi up by her arms. "Can you see clearly now?"

"That's not a hero, Genta, you've got it wrong!"

"Isn't he a hero? He looks a lot like one!"

"You've got it wrong!"

Mitsuhiko, standing to the side, held up a camera and said, "Didn't the TV just say that the hero's car would be the last one to make its grand entrance?"

"..."

Ai Haibara silently watched Ayumi.

I'm a little envious... and maybe even a little jealous.

I want to be lifted up high.

She shook her head slightly, banishing this little girl's thought from her mind.

I felt that such behavior was far too childish for an eighteen-year-old girl like her.

So he crossed his arms and looked around, saying calmly, "However, isn't it a bit too much of an overreaction to hold a championship parade just because a football team won?"

Conan stood aside and quietly said, "That's normal. After all, Tokyo Soul Team misses the championship every year by a hair's breadth. Today, they finally won the J1 League title, so of course they should celebrate properly."

"After all, it was a shot in the final moments that put us 1-0 up!"

"During extra time, Naoki added another kick!"

"That game was truly spectacular!"

The children discussed excitedly, but also felt a little regretful.

There were just too many people here, so the parade floats were completely invisible.

"Didn't I already say that..."

Conan said, somewhat speechlessly, "Instead of coming here and squeezing into crowds, it's really better to stay home and watch TV."

"Uh-huh."

Fujino nodded silently, agreeing with Conan's words.

Let Conan stay home more often.

At least Tokyo will see a significant reduction in cases.

All the villagers of Mihua will collectively thank you.

"You might be able to see it more clearly from over there!"

At that moment, Genta ran to the nearby trash can and peered into the float.

With a snap, he fell flat on his backside.

However, it was obvious that the fattest member of the detective team, who was the most troublesome, was not going to give up so easily, so he went to the nearby mailbox.

Despite his reputation for being mischievous, he is quite loyal to his friends.

He pulled Mitsuhiko up to the mailbox, making the other person stand on his back.

"Got it! Got it!"

Standing on Genta, Mitsuhiko exclaimed excitedly, "It looks like they're waving at us!"

"..." Fujino looked at the two people who were arranged in the shape of the number "nine" and was speechless.

What I'm saying is, don't you guys think this pose is a bit outrageous?

"Hey, what are you guys doing?"

Just then, a scolding voice came. "Standing up there is very dangerous, you know!"

"Hmm, that voice...?"

Fujino turned around and saw a woman walking towards him.

The woman had shoulder-length brown hair, wore a light blue-purple long-sleeved shirt and light-colored jeans, sunglasses, and bright red lipstick. Her makeup was both heavy and light, making her look very alluring.

Fujino lowered his eyes and looked at the other person suspiciously. In just one glance, he recognized the other person's identity.

It's Sato Miwako again!

Is this yet another case of entrapment?

No, Officer Sato doesn't seem to be dressed particularly sexily today. It doesn't seem like a sting operation; it's probably just a disguise.

"Cut!"

Genta and Mitsuhiko climbed down from the mailbox, looking at the woman with a disgruntled expression. "Looking at her again won't hurt you. This old lady really loves to meddle..."

"Hey, I'm not at the point where I should be called 'auntie' yet, am I?!"

Sato Miwako's eyebrow twitched, clearly stung by Genta's words. "Seriously, what kind of old lady is she..."

"That's right, that's right, Sato is still a young man... maybe so."

Fujino nodded and said seriously, "Even so, you can't call her an old lady!"

Sato Miwako: "..."

Although I feel warm when I hear what you say.

But why do I feel so strongly urge to go up and punch you?

Why did the young man's tone sound so hesitant?

And even so, what does it mean that we can't call her an old lady?

Sato Miwako's face darkened slightly, looking somewhat resentful.

But then she was surprised. "Hey, you recognized me again?!"

"Of course, some things can't be hidden."

Fujino chuckled awkwardly, "Officer Sato, you probably didn't heed my warning last time, did you?"

"Last time?"

Sato Miwako paused for a moment, carefully recalling her memories.

Um... because my body was exposed again?

Why is it that Fujino is always able to recognize people by their bodies...?

What exactly are we looking at?

"Eh, is that Officer Sato?!"

The little ones looked at Sato Miwako with surprise.

"Ahem, that's right, it's me!"

After recovering from her confusion, Sato Miwako removed her hood and sunglasses, looked at the children, and chuckled, "If you guys call me 'Auntie' again, I'll arrest you all!"

"Hehe..."

Conan chuckled dryly, thinking to himself that this was truly a terrifying woman; even he hadn't recognized her disguise.

But since he's in casual clothes, something must have happened, right?

Coming to his senses, he asked her curiously, "Officer Sato, why are you here, and dressed like this?"

"I already guessed it!"

Mitsuhiko pondered to himself, "They must have skipped work to come and watch the parade!"

"Oh right, that's why we need casual clothes?"

"...?"

Sato Miwako stared blankly at Mitsuhiko and Ayumi, who were singing in unison.

She thought for a moment and realized that she was currently on an undercover mission.

I can't tell these kids what I'm doing.

That would be incredibly unprofessional.

She chuckled and waved her hand slightly, saying, "No, I'm just here to take care of something. I'm not here to watch the parade at all."