The person standing ahead paused for two seconds before turning around. As expected, it was Akechi Goro.
"I am indeed a detective. But whether I'm the one you know, that's..."
"Ah, it really is you, Detective Akechi, the 'Nemesis of Crime,' right?" The monk who had called out to him brightened upon seeing his face. "I saw you on TV. Your name is only one character different from Akechi Kogoro's, so I remembered it right away..."
Heiji Hattori, watching the exchange from several meters away, furrowed his brow and made a face. "He said it himself this morning, 'a name I gave myself.' That means Akechi Goro is a name he made up for himself, right? So he'd been laying the groundwork from that very first step..."
A name similar to that of a detective from mystery novels came with its own halo effect when it appeared in the media. It made people remember his name easily and instinctively assume he had to be a detective...
His name had brand value from the very start. His identity as a detective practically existed for commercial marketing...
Tangze said nothing. He merely watched him for a moment, then meaningfully lowered his gaze.
Puzzled by Tangze's look, Heiji Hattori followed his movement and looked down—only to see Conan's face.
Edogawa Conan, who had tested whether Akechi Goro was using a false name when they first met, only to be mocked in return because his own naming logic was about the same: "..."
"You flatter me." Akechi Goro, standing ahead, gave a gentle smile. "So, what did you need me for?"
"It must be fate, meeting such a famous detective as you here. Please, could you help me solve a mystery?" Having received a response, the monk became a little excited. If he had