Holding a camera in his hand, Hattori Heiji watched Conan's face of frustration and embarrassment with a gratifying expression.
Yes, ever since his confident assurance before the match that ended up with him being beaten up by Soshi Okita, a student from Kyoto Senshin High School, and Conan recording the entire embarrassing incident as a dark history, Hattori Heiji had been itching to settle the score.
Yesterday, after discussing official matters with Detective Senichi, during a casual conversation, Senichi "casually" mentioned Conan's dilemma with the meaning of "×".
Although he was confused at first, after inquiring with Senichi with a straight face, Hattori Heiji finally learned the meaning represented by "×."
With the knowledge that Conan was still unaware of the meaning of "×," Hattori Heiji hatched a plan.
Later, he discussed the matter with Detective Senichi, hoping for his cooperation in the plan.
Fortunately, Detective Senichi was also interested in teasing Conan and revealed that Conan had already received a message with a signature containing "×," which sparked an idea in Hattori Heiji.
After further discussion with Detective Senichi, Hattori Heiji went out directly to buy the latest camera, vowing to avenge the previous humiliation.
Regarding this, Detective Senichi, the mastermind behind the scenes, claimed it was just a mention of the video showing Hattori Heiji being beaten up during a casual conversation, comforting himself not to worry about it.
Later, when Hattori Heiji was irritated, he casually mentioned this topic, and the other party quickly thought of Conan's reaction upon learning the meaning of "×."
It can be said that Hattori Heiji's actions were entirely a result of Detective Senichi's manipulation!
First, provoke Hattori Heiji a bit, then provide him with a good opportunity, and later, in order to retaliate against the previous dark history, he would naturally act as Detective Senichi had anticipated.
The results were obviously very pleasing; the plan was a great success, and Conan's reaction far exceeded the expectations of the two.
Now, what was initially a video intended by Hattori Heiji to mock and tease, had truly become Conan's dark history.
Satisfaction level ×10!!
Upon realizing this, Conan immediately changed his expression and tried to snatch the camera to destroy the evidence.
Unfortunately, the limitations of an elementary school student's body restricted him, and faced with Conan's attempt to snatch it away, Hattori Heiji mercilessly employed the "Fatal Defense Method" – a technique used for opponents with short arms and legs, a combination of physical defense and psychological impact skills.
Just by holding the opponent's head, all their struggles could be rendered futile, turning them into nothingness. It can be said that compared to physical defense, the damage inflicted on the opponent's psyche is even greater.
The struggle between an elementary school student and an almost adult high school student naturally had no suspense.
No matter how Conan struggled, faced with Hattori Heiji's large hand pressing down on his head, he was powerless.
Moreover, Hattori Heiji still had spare capacity; with his other hand, he held the camera and recorded the entire scene.
"Hehehe~ I've returned the favor for the previous humiliation!" Hattori Heiji with hands on his hips, laughed triumphantly.
"Unforgivable!!!" Staring at the camera in Hattori Heiji's hands, which was so close yet so far, Conan showed a look of unwillingness.
But soon, Conan's unwillingness turned into an inescapable embarrassment.
"Tsk tsk tsk, your reaction just now..." Hattori Heiji looked at Conan with a teasing smirk. "Forget it... I can't explain it in words. Just see for yourself~"
Then, Hattori Heiji adjusted the camera to the video playback mode, clicked to open the only video inside, and turned the screen toward Conan.
"Ahhhh!!! Stop it!!!"
Watching his own reactions in the video, as well as Hattori Heiji's questions that he unconsciously answered due to his brain malfunction, Conan felt like he wanted to find a hole to hide in.
Public execution!!
Watching the video, Conan's inner embarrassment and awkwardness reached their maximum.
The initial attempt to give up the futile struggle erupted once again, and Conan began madly trying to snatch the camera from Hattori Heiji's hands.
But in the end, Hattori Heiji, as a high school student, had the upper hand. While resisting Conan's attempts to snatch it away, he played the video repeatedly for Conan to watch.
And... not just once...
In the end, Conan, seemingly played into a state of being broken, and he stared at the continuously repeating video in front of him, sinking into deep self-isolation.
Watching Hattori Heiji's smug expression of satisfaction, with lifeless eyes, Conan, as if being played with, mentally recorded this event in his little notebook.
"Damn you, you immoral bastard!"
Revenge is a dish best served cold. You wait for me. Don't let me find an opportunity; I will definitely repay you double when the time comes!
Looking at Hattori Heiji in front of him, Conan had already decided to go back first and enjoy watching the video of him being beaten up by Soshi Okita. Then, the next time they met, he would bring it along for a public execution!
First, retaliate a bit, and then let Hattori Heiji think that the matter has passed. Then, take advantage of his unpreparedness to find an opportunity for a more significant retaliation!
This way, not only would he vent his anger promptly but also make Hattori Heiji relax his guard, making it convenient to strike a fatal blow when the time came!
In his heart, Conan secretly vowed because Hattori Heiji had drawn so much hatred. He completely forgot that there was still someone, a hidden figure, watching from the sidelines, enjoying the show.
It was also because Hattori Heiji, who had avenged himself, acted too exaggeratedly, escalating the hatred, causing Conan to completely ignore the fact that Senichi, supposedly an accomplice but actually a mastermind, was present.
But playing around aside, joking about serious matters wasn't acceptable.
After the farce, the three rested for a while, and then Senichi drove them to the apartment where Jodie lived.
"Wow! The place where Jodie sensei lives looks really high-end!"
Standing downstairs, Hattori Heiji marveled at the towering and magnificent apartment building in front of him. "Does your school pay the English teacher such a high salary?"
"How is that possible?" Conan looked up at the apartment. "I heard from Ran that Jodie-sensei's parents seem to be wealthy..."
"Well, let's get ready and go up."
Senichi, sitting in the car, reminded them, "If there's anything, contact me promptly. Also, Conan, keep an eye on the detective badge. If there's any unexpected situation, I'll contact you in time."
"Oh! Leave it to me!" Hattori Heiji said confidently. "With this sudden visit, we'll catch her off guard! I'll definitely catch her fox tail!"
Although he spoke confidently, the cautious look in the other's eyes revealed that he was not at all careless!
With a hundred percent vigilance, the two walked towards the apartment.
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