Practicing Tai Chi is an essential skill for seasoned officials in the bureaucratic world. Faced with this challenging issue, the higher-ups quickly shifted the problem to Senichi.
In the face of the reaction from above, Senichi was not the least bit surprised.
One could say that when he raised this concern, he had already anticipated this response from higher-ups.
And this was precisely his intention. Faced with the questions pushed back at him, Senichi directly proposed accompanying the escort, perhaps to lure the snake out of its hole.
Both sides achieved their objectives, making everyone happy.
Escorting prisoners was actually quite welcomed by the police detectives, mainly because it was a legitimate way to travel. Moreover, transportation and accommodation were all free, making it a job with plenty of perks.
So, going on a business trip to escort prisoners to another location was actually a decent task.
Before completing the handover procedures, the local detectives would host them generously. At the very least, there would be plenty of time to go out and buy souvenirs for family and colleagues.
Plus, everything was included, except for the slightly shorter time frame; there wasn't much else to worry about.
Of course, these were all things that could be done before handover of the prisoners. After the handover, they still needed to handle their work with care. If the prisoners caused any trouble along the way, the police detectives responsible for escorting them would be in big trouble.
...
After taking the train to Osaka.
Perhaps it was because Senichi had a close relationship with Hattori Heiji, the son of the head of the Osaka Prefectural Police Department, when he confronted Kaito Kid in Osaka.
Upon learning that Senichi was coming along, the police detective in charge of receiving them was very enthusiastic about the arrival of the three.
Furthermore, because Senichi and the others were returning on an early morning train the next day, the prisoner exchange would also take place at the train station in the morning.
So, under the guidance of the local detectives, they settled into the hotel, had lunch together, and then had a free afternoon.
After bidding farewell to the police detectives in Osaka and taking a short nap back at the hotel, the three of them got up and began discussing how to make the most of the half-day they had this afternoon.
"Since we only have half a day and can't have too much fun, why don't we go buy some snacks from Sakamotoya?" Sato Miwako eagerly suggested.
"The yokan we had before was delicious, and I want to try some other snacks. Plus, Yumi insisted on having some after I told her about it.
This time, while I'm here on a business trip to Osaka, Yumi also asked me to make sure to bring her some Sakamoto-ya yokan and other snacks."
"That's a good idea," Senichi had no objections to Sato Miwako's proposal, "I also want to bring some for my girlfriend and family."
As for Takagi, he certainly wouldn't refuse a proposal from the goddess Sato Miwako. As long as he was with Sato Miwako, he was fine with wherever they went. Besides, the yokan they bought last time was indeed delicious, and he wanted to buy some snacks too.
After a brief discussion among the three, they decisively planned their next activity.
After inquiring with the hotel staff about the location of Sakamoto-ya, the three of them took the subway to the nearest station to Sakamoto-ya.
They strolled and explored along the way, searching for the location of Sakamoto-ya while occasionally asking passersby. Eventually, they managed to find Sakamoto-ya's snack shop.
However, when they had selected their snacks and asked the store clerk for assistance with packaging, they noticed that the packaging of these snacks looked quite different from the previous ones.
"Hmm, did they change the packaging?" Sato Miwako held a stack of packaged snacks and observed them, feeling a bit puzzled, "The style seems to have changed a lot."
"Maybe they switched packaging manufacturers?" Takagi speculated.
"Well, it doesn't matter as long as they're delicious," Sato Miwako said with a happy expression, taking a bite of a matcha daifuku, "Mmm, it's delicious. Sakamoto-ya's snacks are really worth it."
Beside her, Senichi took a bite of a dorayaki and nodded in agreement.
Because Sakamoto-ya also offered courier services, the three of them, who couldn't carry bags due to official duties, packed their chosen snacks and then went to the courier counter to fill out the shipping form.
Apart from keeping a box or two of snacks with them for convenient snacking on the train, they planned to send their favorite snacks and souvenirs to their families and colleagues back in Tokyo. They also purchased some items to send home.
For dinner, since Senichi had been to Osaka a few times before, he took the other two to the soba noodle restaurant he had previously visited. Afterward, they tried some Okonomiyaki and then returned to the hotel to rest satisfied.
...
Early the next morning, Senichi and the others got up, packed their belongings, and headed to the train station.
They didn't have to wait long at the station before the authorities from Osaka Prefecture arrived with their prisoner, Senzo Ogura. After completing the transfer procedures, Officer Takagi and Sato bid farewell to the detectives from Osaka Prefecture and boarded the train.
Senzo Ogura was a middle-aged man who appeared somewhat disheveled and had a gloomy demeanor. Before boarding, Sato Miwako covered his handcuffs with a towel to avoid unnecessary trouble.
The prisoner, on the other hand, seemed quite cooperative in response to the commands of Takagi and Sato Miwako.
Senichi, however, did not make his presence known. Instead, he followed closely behind the two, posing as a tourist holding a newspaper as he boarded the train.
Senichi wasn't playing mind games or engaging in a battle of wits for the sake of it. He had substantial evidence to prove that an incident would inevitably occur during this train journey.
As he opened the newspaper he had just bought at the station, he was greeted by news of an incident that had occurred at a hotel in Osaka the previous night.
The perpetrator of this incident was a foreigner named Ray Curtis.
Ray Curtis was not just any foreigner; he was a soccer star and an idol of Conan's.
Early in the morning, the screens displaying public news in the train station were filled with reports about this incident, making it impossible for Senichi to ignore.
As an "Encyclopedia of Conan," Senichi quickly recognized the soccer star and confirmed that there would be a plot about this case during the escort.
Although he felt a sense of regret for not being able to prevent the case, Senichi was certain that the man they were escorting, Senzo Ogura, would likely be the next victim of this case.
And the scene of the crime would be right here on this train!
Now that he was sure the case would happen, he had to play his part convincingly. Therefore, when it came time to transfer the prisoner, Senichi did not show himself. Instead, he and Takagi acted as if they didn't know each other.
When Takagi returned from the restroom, Senichi wasn't surprised to see Kogoro Mouri and his group, who were also returning from Osaka. Perhaps due to Takagi's prior instructions, although Mouri Kogoro's group cast frequent glances at Senichi, they did not greet him.
Conan, on the other hand, had heightened his guard to the maximum, surveying the people around him, hoping to spot any suspicious individuals.
This was a chance for a fair competition under equal conditions, and Conan couldn't afford to lose.
This time, he had to win!
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