Heiji's Overfriendly Nature; Conan's Resentment

Besides, Kudo hadn't appeared in the news either.

There were even rumors that he had gone missing~"

"So that means I'm the strongest in Kanto now, Mori Kogoro!"

Mori Kogoro said cheerfully.

"So what?"

Ran asked in confusion from the side, "Why are you looking for Shinichi?"

"It's nothing major.

I just wanted to see him and confirm the rumors."

"Confirm what?

What rumors?"

Ran was stunned.

Mori Kogoro, however, remained immersed in the joy of becoming the strongest in Kanto.

"I want to know how Kudo Shinichi—

that guy people compare me to—

is doing now."

"Burp~~"

Just then,

Kudo Shinichi, or rather Conan, suddenly let out a loud burp.

Then he began to sway unsteadily.

"Conan!

What's wrong?"

Ran was shocked by the sight and hurried over.

"Big Sister Ran~~

Burp~"

"Wow, you reek of alcohol!"

Ran immediately frowned.

Then she glared at Hattori Heiji.

"Tell me, what exactly did you give him to drink?"

"A fine liquor called Baigan~"

Hattori Heiji cheerfully held up the bottle.

"Until I see Kudo, I'll be bothering you here.

So I brought a meeting gift. ...

Here, take it~"

"Who makes decisions for themselves like that?"

Ran said, thoroughly displeased.

"How long are you going to make me ring the doorbell outside?"

While the people inside were making a racket,

a middle-aged woman suddenly pushed open the door.

She spoke with great displeasure.

"You people at this detective agency certainly know how to receive guests~

I wonder if you could spare some time to hear me out?"

"Of course~

Of course~"

Mori Kogoro immediately scratched his head awkwardly.

Then he pushed all the blame onto Hattori Heiji.

"I am truly sorry.

It's all this boy's fault.

He was being thoughtless and making a huge racket here.

We didn't hear you because