Detective Senichi declined the gift, but the publishing company president didn't care about the couple's personal matters and was very enthusiastic when he saw Senichi.
As for Senichi arranging for a friend's relative to be his editor, the president had no objections at all.
After all, editors need to get along well with writers.
Although it's a bit irregular for someone to bring their own editor, but since they are the boss, what does it matter?
The reason for finding a job for Akemi Miyano was not only because it would be awkward for the two sisters to freeload, but it was also a hidden strategy.
The more ordinary and uneventful the daily life is, the easier it is to conceal past flaws.
If someone becomes suspicious and wants to investigate, they will naturally prioritize investigating her current situation.
They will investigate everything in great detail, such as her source of income, daily contacts, and any suspicious activities.
If she stays at home all day, it would be dangerous to divert all attention to Professor Agasa's house.
Not to mention Professor Agasa's house and the secrecy of the underground laboratory where Haibara conducts drug research, but it probably wouldn't withstand repeated investigations by determined individuals.
Moreover, Conan doesn't need to hide his identity there, and their everyday conversations are casual. It's possible that one day it will be exposed.
Instead of hiding her in Professor Agasa's house and making it easier for investigators to look into, it's better to appear openly in front of people and provide convenient opportunities for investigation.
The more she does that, the less they will find, because there are no flaws in her daily life or work.
And if someone were to dig deeper into her background, Senichi had already made all the arrangements.
The experiences before "Sakurada Narumi" will only become a pile of simple data in the electronic database as time passes.
Even if they investigate, it will only serve as background information to understand the past. It's better to say that it's what Senichi wants the investigators to see.
Because that information is officially recorded and comes from a reliable source, no one would doubt it.
But if they delve deeper, It would reveal flaws instead.
So there needs to be something that attracts investigators, diverts their attention, such as having daily contact with the person for probing, and thus concealing the only "lifeline."
Senichi having "Sakurada Narumi" as his editor and placing her under his "watchful eye" is also a means of deterrence.
If someone really tries to play the kidnapping and investigation game, they need to consider the consequences of provoking Senichi, a "famous police detective."
Once he make enough money, Senichi plans to openly rent the Kudo Shinichi family's mansion, which will further divert attention.
But for now, everything needs to proceed according to plan...
"Ring ring~"
Just as Senichi sat in the hall, holding a newspaper and lost in thought, his phone suddenly rang and woke him up.
After answering the call, Conan's voice came through the phone.
Later, Senichi walked out of the gate and stood on the steps, successfully joining Conan's group.
"Wow!! Is this the Metropolitan Police Department?"
"It's so big!"
"Are all the big and small cases in Tokyo solved here?"
"This is the headquarters, right?"
"We're here as witnesses."
As soon as he joined the group, Senichi heard the children looking up at the building in front of them and discussing topics related to the Metropolitan Police Department.
But if Senichi were to say it, being inside this building feels more like an ordinary office worker.
Everyone coming and going is dressed in suits, and they look no different from ordinary office workers, just that their work is more special.
But there's no need to dampen the mood by saying these things, so Senichi smiled and greeted each of the children.
"Ai-chan, you're here too. It's good to come out and take a walk." Senichi greeted Haibara with a smile. "How about it? Let's go in and have a look together?"
"Well... okay..." Haibara had originally planned to leave, but upon seeing Senichi's invitation, she decided to stay, giving him face.
After arriving at the front desk and completing the temporary registration with a pretty lady, Senichi led the group into the Metropolitan Police Department.
"I didn't expect the corridor outside to be clean..." As they followed Senichi inside, Haibara looked around and commented.
Mitsuhiko looked around with some confusion. "Indeed, it's much cleaner, and I don't see any cigarette butts..."
Upon hearing that, Ayumi chuckled mischievously. "It's just appearances, it's all for show."
"Yes, after all, the rooms of the criminal investigation department are like that..." After finishing her sentence, Ayumi and the other two exchanged smiles.
Hearing the children's remarks, Senichi couldn't help but smile and say, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. We're not like the detectives in TV dramas."
"Eh? I don't believe it!"
"How can that be!?"
Upon hearing Senichi's words, the three children expressed their disbelief. But as they arrived at the office of the Criminal Investigation Division 3, they were dumbfounded by the scene inside.
Because it was empty, and there didn't seem to be many people around.
"Where are the stern-looking uncles?"
"And the rooms filled with smoke?"
Sure enough, the questions from the children made Senichi shake his head and smile. "You guys have watched too many dramas."
"By the way, there seem to be very few people here..." Professor Agasa looked around and said, "Has something happened?"
"They've gone to the investigation headquarters for the bank robbery case." Senichi explained.
"Bank robbery? Are you talking about the case three days ago at the Beika Bank, where two hundred million yen was stolen by the criminals?"
"Yes, that case. And on that day, Inspector Megure's wife went to the bank to withdraw money and got injured by the criminals. Inspector Megure was furious."
"Huh? The child? Did they get lost?"
Just then, a slightly cold male voice sounded. "Detective Senichi, shouldn't lost children be sent to the Department of Family Affairs?"
"Oh, it's Detective Shiratori." Senichi waved his hand. "They're here to give their statements for the Castle case. But why are you here?"
"The branch manager of the bank that had the incident last night called and said he remembered an important clue and wanted to come over." Shiratori looked at the children with surprise, then explained, "I made an appointment with him and his wife to meet at two o'clock."
"Huh? That's strange. I remember Officer Takagi asked me to receive the bank manager's wife at five o'clock." Senichi said, puzzled.
"The branch manager told me that he was afraid it would be too late, and he might be retaliated against by the criminals on his way back." Shiratori explained. "After all, his wife was held at gunpoint by the perpetrator yesterday and saw the criminal's face. The criminals might realize that they had been exposed and might come to silence them."
"I see."
Senichi nodded understandingly. "If that's the case, then I'll leave it to you, Detective Shiratori, to receive them later. I need to take Conan and the others' statements, and there's a time conflict."
"No problem, leave it to me."
Shiratori nodded with a smile, then hesitated and asked, "By the way..."
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