"Because I transferred to Teitan Elementary School, and you're very famous there. I heard you bravely exposed the director's wig." Ito Megumi turned to Conan. "And..."
She showed a slightly sly smile. "Actually, I follow Brother Jiang Xia's live broadcasts! You appeared in them too. I've known you guys for ages, and I know this pretty big sister who hosts the show too. Oh, right—I remember you have several companions in the Detective Boys. Why didn't you bring them along?"
Conan: "..." You'll have to ask your Brother Jiang Xia about that...
He turned to look at Jiang Xia.
Yet Jiang Xia himself seemed completely unaware of the reason behind it.
This High School Detective, who always frightened children, actually nodded in agreement and looked at Conan alongside Ito Megumi. "You really should bring more friends along. Next time you go out, remember to call them."
Conan: "...I think they'd rather study at home."
Ito Megumi's eyes widened in surprise. "Study at home? But we only just started elementary school. They're way too hardworking."
Conan said expressionlessly, "The students at Teitan Elementary School are just this competitive. You should get used to it too."
"..."
Ito Megumi silently edged farther away from him, as though afraid some terrifying aura might rub off on her.
But from what had just been said, she could tell that Jiang Xia liked children, and she immediately brightened up.
Ito Megumi tugged at Jiang Xia's hem. "Come on, I'll take you to visit the Troupe Leader's room first. Visitors can go to the other places too, but ordinary people aren't allowed into the Troupe Leader's room. Oh, and I can show you pictures of my brother when he was little!"
As she spoke, the little girl led them around the corner into a lounge and