In the world of Detective Conan, however, he was bound to the Naruto System.

Chapter 33: Rich Wife Fans

Looking at Hiko Akutagawa, who was engrossed in eating his snacks, Wataru Takagi couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. For a detective to become famous quickly, besides having real skills, luck is also indispensable.

Otherwise, if a detective never encounters those bizarre cases and never gets to enjoy a hot soup while chasing after them, he might just live his life like that.

However, cases keep happening around here, so I don't know if it's good luck or bad luck.

Takagi Wataru thought of a missing high school detective, and a conjecture that popped into his mind startled him.

Could it be that Shinichi Kudo discovered something that caused him to run away with the bucket, and then that unknown entity that could lead to the murder sought out Mr. Akutagawa?!

Takagi Wataru, you're a policeman, how can you believe in these supernatural things? Those murders were bound to happen, it's just that Mr. Akutagawa happened to be there.

Akutagawa Hiko watched as this man, who had transformed from a one-off extra into an important supporting character, became slightly curious about the man's ever-changing, conflicted expression.

However, I always felt that he was thinking something offensive.

Akutagawa reached out his hand to the plate on the coffee table, but didn't touch anything.

Looking down, all that was left on the plate were some crumbs.

Takagi Wataru noticed the empty plates and quickly cleared his mind of all his random thoughts: "Mr. Akutagawa, I'll go get some more."

The lingering taste in his mouth continued to stimulate his taste buds; the sweet flavor was captivating. Akutagawa nodded reservedly.

Who says the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department only serves pork cutlet rice? These snacks taste pretty good too. Maybe I can ask where I bought them after I finish my business.

For the first time, Takagi Wataru truly felt that Akutagawa Hiko was just a young man who had just come of age. After all, his previous performance had been so reliable that standing there gave people the feeling that everything was under control.

Powerful and confident, wise and quick-witted.

I never expected him to have such a childlike side.

Akutagawa Hiko picked up his teacup, took a sip of hot tea, and glanced discreetly at the policeman who still hadn't taken any action.

Didn't you say you were going to get some snacks? Why are you just standing there motionless?

Officer Takagi is a good person in every way, earning him the title of "good guy" in the original storyline. Unfortunately, he's not very clever, especially in the early episodes.

Fortunately, Officer Takagi was just habitually letting his mind wander, and he quickly came back to his senses. When he returned, there were already many more snacks on his plate.

Not only are there more of them than before, but the variety has also increased considerably.

"If you like, try these too."

Although he didn't understand the meaning behind Wataru Takagi's strange gaze, Hiko Akutagawa truly felt the kindness within it.

So, Akutagawa Hiko obediently picked up a cake about the size of a thumb. Although it wasn't as good as a small cookie, it was still to his liking.

After eating two more cookies, Akutagawa Hiko coughed lightly.

He didn't come to the Metropolitan Police Department just for snacks; he can't forget his business.

"Anyway, that's the gist of it. I'm planning to open a detective agency."

Takagi Wataru seemed quite happy to be able to help, running around to get several forms for Akutagawa Hiko to fill out.

"Mr. Akutagawa, please fill out these forms. If you're comfortable with it, leave the rest of the procedures to us. Consider it a way of repaying those cases."

Akutagawa was reassured. Although, according to his understanding, corrupt police officers were rampant in Japan, those who frequently appeared in the original storylines were all outstanding police officers with ideals and a sense of justice.

Before leaving, Akutagawa mentioned the snacks, and surprisingly, these snacks were not bought from anywhere.

However, Akutagawa Hiko obtained the recipe for the sweets.

After lunch, Akutagawa Hiko decided to wander around.

To open a detective agency, you need at least a storefront.

Unlike Kogoro Mouri, who runs his family office, Hiko Akutagawa could not learn from his detective predecessor for various reasons.

A company president gave him a check as a reward for saving his daughter, and it's still untouched, stored in a bankbook. It could easily buy a store.

However, Akutagawa Hiko prefers renting to buying.

Paying a year's rent is enough to sustain the business until the main storyline ends and the distillery goes bankrupt, so why waste money to buy it?

Persistence pays off, and Akutagawa Hiko soon found a closed shop.

This shop originally offered massages for the blind, but it was soon revealed that the owner was not blind at all.

As a result, the shop owner was taken away for investigation. Not only will he be unable to continue operating the shop, but he will also face exorbitant fines and even imprisonment.

Being imprisoned for this reason would likely place you at the very bottom of the prison hierarchy.

In short, this store is currently rented out.

Akutagawa dialed the contact number on the signboard at the shop entrance, and the two arranged to meet at a coffee shop.

After adding a lethal dose of sugar cubes, Akutagawa Hiko finally felt that the coffee was edible.

To be fair, Hiko Akutagawa understands that some people like coffee, whether it's the taste or the stimulating effect; there will always be people who enjoy it.

However, understanding does not mean being able to accept it.

Coffee shops offer more than just coffee; various pastries and snacks are also popular. However, it was quite a waste to have eaten so many snacks at the police station.

Hiko Akutagawa, who had just eaten lunch not long ago, really didn't want to put any extra burden on his stomach.

The shop owner arrived at the coffee shop quickly.

She was a somewhat plump middle-aged woman, well-maintained, with excellent taste in clothing. Her accessories did not make her look bulky; on the contrary, they enhanced her beauty.

In short, she is a wealthy woman who is not short of money.

Upon meeting Akutagawa Hiko at the agreed meeting place, the wealthy woman's steps remained elegant, but she had lost her composure.

"I never expected that it would be Akutagawa-kun who wanted to rent this shop!"

After a conversation, Akutagawa Hiko learned that the wealthy woman was actually his fan, and they had just met that day.

Upon learning that Hiko Akutagawa was planning to open a detective agency, the woman expressed her full support.

Not only would they introduce business opportunities to Akutagawa Hiko in the future, but if Akutagawa Hiko hadn't insisted, they would have even been prepared to waive the rent for him.

Akutagawa Hiko used reason and emotion to persuade her to raise the rent from 10% to 50%, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone knows that bargaining is difficult, but no one said that raising the price would be this difficult.

Faced with the kind and loving gaze of the wealthy woman, Akutagawa Hiko felt somewhat uneasy.

Akutagawa was certain that even if Gin, carrying a Gatling gun, were sitting across from him, he wouldn't feel this sense of urgency.

Indeed, goodwill is more difficult to resist than malice.

After the agreement was reached, the wealthy woman immediately handed the keys to Akutagawa Hiko and said that she would come to visit with the contract in a few days.

At the same time, they also introduced several good renovation companies, which solved the last problem.