Chapter 181

"Heiji, let's go quickly, let's head to the Tenshukaku together to catch Kid."

Conan called out, and he and Heiji Hattori ran one after the other in the direction of the Tenshukaku.

Watching the backs of the two as they sprinted away, Masato Nishino was completely bewildered.

What on earth were those two talking about?

"Mr. Nishino, who was that man who just went in?"

Natsumi Kosaka had walked over at some point.

"Oh, you mean him? He is the most powerful Onmyoji in Tokyo, Lord Akaso Kaze."

"By the way, that Memory Egg 4. has already been gifted to Lord Akaso by President Suzuki."

"Is that so? Then could I meet him and ask about the Memory Egg?"

Natsumi Kosaka asked, blinking her large, doll-like eyes.

Masato Nishino scratched his head and said, "I'm afraid not. Lord Akaso is the most distinguished guest of our Suzuki family; even President Suzuki is extremely respectful toward him."

"Furthermore, he just said this afternoon that if one wants to obtain the Memory Egg from his hands, a mere few hundred million won't suffice."

"Is that so? Is there really no chance at all..."

A pitiful expression appeared on Natsumi Kosaka's pretty face.

Just then, a "thump-thump-pop" sound came from the air, followed by a burst of light.

Everyone present turned their heads to look.

Above the Tenshukaku, fireworks were blooming, one after another, looking very beautiful.

Heiji Hattori, who had just run halfway, asked in surprise: "Fireworks? Was it announced that there would be fireworks today? That spot where they're being set off... it looks like it's right at the Tenshukaku!"

"Tenshukaku?" Conan was stunned. "Could this be Kid's doing? Did he set off fireworks on purpose to attract everyone's gaze, only to suddenly appear? Is this guy really that full of himself?"

"No, that's not it!"

Conan stopped abruptly, his mouth hanging open in shock.

"Akaso-san seemed to have said earlier: 'The firework show is about to begin, and Kaitou Kid should be making his entrance.' He must have been referring to this scene right now."

"But he wasn't looking in the direction of the Tenshukaku. Hattori, you're more familiar with Osaka. Is there any landmark building in the direction he was looking?"

Heiji Hattori frowned and thought for a moment: "That way... it seems to be the very tall Tsutenkaku."

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly said: "That's right! The top of the Tsutenkaku has a glowing weather observation device; it fits exactly what was said in the notice."

Both of them turned their heads to look into the distance.

"The place where Kid is appearing isn't the Tenshukaku at all, it's the Tsutenkaku! The reason he set off fireworks at the Tenshukaku was entirely to deceive the police!"

"But I'm afraid it's too late to get there now."

"Why didn't this Akaso-san just say so earlier? He made us run back and forth, I'm exhausted."

Heiji Hattori's already dark face grew even darker.

Damn it, after running for half a day, now I have to turn around and keep running.

The distance this time was even further.

Conan glared at Hattori with dead fish eyes.

You're tired?

I'm the one who's truly exhausted!

My short legs take three steps to match one of yours; how fast do I have to scramble to keep up with your pace?

If it weren't for Professor Agasa's power-enhancing shoes, I would have died of exhaustion already.

The two sighed and, with helpless expressions, turned back to sprint wildly.

The same thought rose in both their minds.

What is that Akaso Kaze doing right now?

"What beautiful fireworks!"

At this moment, Akaso Kaze was standing on the rooftop, holding Suzuki Ayako in his arms, watching the fireworks blooming in the distance.

The Osaka night sky was extremely beautiful, and with the colorful, gorgeous fireworks, it became even more enchanting.

"Are these all prepared for me by Akaso-san?"

Suzuki Ayako turned to look at Akaso Kaze, her eyes filled with love.

Akaso Kaze smiled without a word.

"Akaso-san~" Ayako leaned in closer and said softly: "Thank you. Today is the happiest day of my life."

Akaso Kaze looked into Ayako's eyes, which were filled with deep affection.

The fireworks bloomed behind and above her; under the firelight, the girl was stunningly beautiful!

Ayako took the initiative to wrap her arms around Akaso Kaze's neck, and blushing, she asked: "Akaso-san, can you... can you close your eyes?"

Akaso Kaze smiled and closed his eyes.

A shy smile appeared on Suzuki Ayako's face.

This time was different from the afternoon.

In the afternoon, Akaso Kaze had taken the initiative, but now, she was the one doing it.

Today was the first time Suzuki Ayako had ever kissed a man, let alone being this proactive.

Blushing, she moved closer and closer to Akaso Kaze's lips.

Her heart was pounding like a deer, and she was incredibly shy.

But thinking of the fortune she had drawn in the afternoon, she finally stood on her tiptoes to reach him.

This was all fate, all fate!

Feeling the girl's gentle lips, so sweet, so warm.

Akaso Kaze opened a space gate in the distance.

A firework passed through the space gate and bloomed in the sky above their heads.

This scene was truly beautiful.

【Ding, Suzuki Ayako has developed affection for you. Current affection level is 3.】

Boom.

A burst of fire erupted faintly in the distance.

The lights in the buildings below began to go out one after another, and the entire town plunged into darkness.

"Strange! Why did the power go out all of a sudden? What's going on?" Heiji Hattori asked, puzzled, while running.

"Oh no, I get it. Kaitou Kid must be at the Tsutenkaku right now."

Conan's expression was grave.

"Kaitou Kid cutting the power in Osaka is actually to observe the power restoration speed of various buildings."

"Aside from hospitals and hotels, Inspector Nakamori surely installed a generator at the place where the Egg of Memories is hidden, so the power there will be restored quickly as well."

"The height of the Tsutenkaku is the perfect location for observation, so Kaitou Kid can figure out where the Egg of Memories is hidden!" Heiji Hattori blurted out the final answer.

"Come on, this way." Heiji Hattori pulled Conan along.

"Hey, that's the wrong direction."

"My motorcycle is over there. I really can't run anymore."

Heiji Hattori said, panting for breath.

At this moment, on the Tsutenkaku, Kuroba Kaito had a white dove perched on his shoulder, a triumphant smile on his face.

He watched the locations where power was being restored one by one, muttering to himself:

"Fuen-zaka Sanmon Hospital, Dojima Century Hotel, Tenma Emergency Medical Center, Channel Pavilion Hotel... Hmm? A cargo warehouse. That must be it."

"So it was hidden in such an inconspicuous place! Uncle Nakamori really knows how to hide things!"

"But since I've found it, the Egg of Memories is mine."

Saying this, Kuroba Kaito leaped from the air.

His white glider wings spread out behind him, and like a white phantom, he flew toward that warehouse.