Chapter 13

"My name is Genta Kojima."

"We are the... Young... Detective... League!"

By the time he finished, Genta, who had been sitting, pulled Conan over to stand beside Ayumi and Mitsuhiko, striking a heroic pose.

Pfft.

Akaso Kaze nearly burst out laughing.

"Hahaha."

"Kids these days are something else! Playing detective games at such a young age."

"They're so cute."

The peculiar actions of the Young Detective League also drew the attention of the diners in the cafe.

The air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

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Looking at Conan, who had dead-fish eyes and a face that screamed he had lost all hope, Akaso Kaze smiled and praised:

"You kids have great ambition. In my opinion, the Young Detective League will definitely become the most famous detective group in Japan. That Shinichi Kudo guy can't compare at all."

The few children had formed the Young Detective League on a whim; they had never heard such inspiring encouragement before!

Except for Conan, who curled his lip, everyone else was jumping for joy, as if becoming a famous detective was just a matter of time.

"Great! We will definitely do our best!"

Genta Kojima waved his right fist.

Beside him, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya had already started fantasizing about his wonderful life after becoming a famous detective.

"Ah, is the big brother talking about Shinichi Kudo? He's a very famous high school detective. Can we really surpass him?"

Ayumi Yoshida's little face was flushed, her eyes filled with hope, as if she wanted confirmation once more.

Seeing such a cute expression, Akaso Kaze couldn't help but pinch her little cheek.

So soft~

Akaso Kaze smiled: "I think you definitely can."

He suddenly turned his head to look at Conan: "Oh, Conan, you seem to have a different opinion."

The three children turned their heads at the same time.

Sure enough, Conan was curling his lip, looking disdainful.

"What? Conan, do you think we can't become famous detectives?"

Genta looked at Conan with dissatisfaction.

Mitsuhiko and Ayumi also glared at Conan, demanding an explanation.

Conan hadn't expected Akaso Kaze to say that so suddenly.

He froze for a moment, then quickly put on a sheepish smile and waved his hands repeatedly:

"No, no, that's not what I meant. I just think... well, the Young Detective League has a lot of hope of surpassing Shinichi Kudo. Yeah, yeah, you guys believe me, that's really what I think."

Only then did Genta and the others become happy again.

The boat of friendship didn't capsize after all; a little disappointing.

However, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Akaso Kaze sat down at their table, right next to Ayumi.

"To celebrate the founding of the Young Detective League, this meal is on me today."

"Wow, that's awesome!" Genta jumped up in excitement.

He was the one treating today, and looking at the menu earlier, his heart ached; his pocket money for the month was about to be gone.

This handsome big brother had practically saved his life.

[Ding, Genta has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 1 star.]

[Ding, Mitsuhiko has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 1 star.]

[Ding, Ayumi has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 1 star.]

"Great, I want fried chicken!" Ayumi was the first to raise her little hand.

"Me too," Genta and Mitsuhiko added.

Only Conan was still looking at the menu.

I am not eating that kind of children's food.

"Give each of the four children a serving of fried chicken and a cola, and give me an omelet rice."

Akaso Kaze decided for him directly.

"Alright, please wait a moment."

[The waiter brought a cup of steaming coffee and placed it in front of Akaso Kaze.]

Watching Akaso Kaze enjoy his coffee.

Conan felt his teeth itch with hatred.

I'm not a kid, I want to drink coffee and eat omelet rice too...

[Ding, Conan has developed hatred toward you. Current hatred level: 5.]

[Ding, Host has obtained the first enemy with a hatred level of 5. Reward: Curse Magic (Beginner).]

[Curse Magic (Beginner): Can target one person per day, duration of three hours.]

Akaso Kaze couldn't help but smile.

Sure enough, if you aren't envied, you're a nobody.

Being envied a lot actually leads to good things happening.

Curse magic, huh...

Akaso Kaze couldn't help but look at Conan.

The day was almost over, might as well use it.

"Curse magic, target Conan."

"Pfft... cough, cough, cough..."

Conan was inexplicably choked by his cola, and the dark liquid sprayed out of his nose.

"Wow, Conan, you're so gross~"

Ayumi immediately cried out in disgust.

After being choked three times, Conan was driven to another table.

"How are we going to get there later? 4-chome is very far."

Ayumi asked Genta with a furrowed brow.

"It's so late, I'm afraid we'll have to take a taxi."

Genta replied while quietly touching the bills in his pocket.

"It's already very late after dinner, what are you guys going to do?"

Akaso Kaze asked curiously.

Ayumi leaned in and said mysteriously: "Big brother, let me tell you, we're going to a haunted house tonight."

"I heard the owner was hacked to death in that house five years ago, and an evil ghost has lived there ever since."

"Hmph, that's all made-up ghost stories." Mitsuhiko, beside her, said disdainfully: "This is the era of science; there are no ghosts in the world."

"What? You dare say Ayumi is lying?" Genta was unhappy.

"Big brother, you believe what I said, right?"

Ayumi looked up, waiting expectantly for Akaso Kaze.

"Ghosts, of course they exist."

Akaso Kaze smiled slightly.

Ayumi's eyes lit up instantly.

Big brother looks so good when he smiles.

[Ding, Ayumi has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 2 stars.]