After leaving the coffee shop, Heiji took Sonoko to the amusement park, where they played to their hearts' content for the whole day.
On the way back!
Sonoko sat quietly in the passenger seat, her beautiful eyes closed, fast asleep.
Today, this girl had gone crazy all day, playing every attraction in the amusement park. As soon as she got back in the car, she fell asleep from exhaustion.
Back at the Suzuki residence!
Heiji didn't wake Sonoko up, but carried her directly back to her room.
Kazuha greeted them happily.
Heiji smiled gently at Kazuha, placed Sonoko on the bed, covered her with the quilt, and went out.
Back in his own room.
"Heiji, I missed you so much."
Kazuha threw herself into Heiji's arms, standing on tiptoes to kiss his lips, releasing her affection.
The door was locked tight, and pleasant murmurs sounded from time to time.
At dinner time, only Heiji, Kazuha, Sonoko, and Ayako were eating in the huge living room.
"Kazuha, Heiji found a teacher for you today."
Sonoko suddenly looked at Kazuha mysteriously.
Kazuha looked at Sonoko curiously: "What teacher?"
"Didn't Kazuha want to study law? Heiji found you a top lawyer, a very powerful one."
Sonoko continued to be mysterious.
"Heiji, who is it?"
Kazuha looked at Heiji, her face full of curiosity.
"Eri Kisaki," Heiji answered casually.
Kazuha's breath hitched, her beautiful eyes widening as she exclaimed: "The Queen of Law, Eri Kisaki?"
"That's right, it's Lawyer Kisaki. And she's also Ran's mom. It's been so long, I almost forgot."
Sonoko said with a giggle.
"Is it really okay? Can I really study under Lawyer Kisaki?" Kazuha looked pleasantly surprised.
Heiji nodded: "I'll take you to see her tomorrow. Once the holidays start, you can study at her firm."
"No time limit?"
Heiji thought for a moment; the bet didn't set a time limit, so he nodded immediately: "It should be a lifetime arrangement."
Mwah~~!!!
Kazuha gave Heiji a big kiss, laughing with surprise: "That's great! Studying beside the Queen of Law, I'll definitely learn a lot, and then I can help Heiji."
Her laughter was full of joy.
Looking at the delighted Kazuha, Sonoko made a secret resolution: "Sis, I'll follow you to learn management from now on."
Suzuki Ayako was eating when she suddenly looked at Sonoko in surprise: "Are you sure?"
Sonoko nodded heavily.
Suzuki Ayako glanced at Heiji, then at Kazuha, suddenly understanding, and nodded: "No problem, but you're not allowed to give up halfway."
Sonoko glanced at Heiji, a deep affection flashing in her beautiful eyes, and nodded firmly: "I won't, I want to work hard too."
Hearing this, Kazuha looked at Sonoko and raised her fist slightly: "Sonoko, let's do our best together."
"Mm, let's do our best together."
Sonoko looked at Kazuha and nodded heavily.
Heiji smiled faintly. Since both girls had their own plans, he wouldn't interfere.
Kazuha and Sonoko were both exhausted today, and they fell into a deep sleep embracing each other on one bed.
The villa was quiet.
Heiji lay on the bed, his mind focused: Although Conan's suspicion is temporarily lifted, with that guy's personality, once there's a slight doubt, he'll latch onto it. No problems have arisen yet, but that doesn't mean they won't in the future. The only way to solve this is to find an opportunity to strike first.
Eri Kisaki was handling cases in her office when her secretary, Midori Kuriyama, walked in.
"Lawyer Kisaki, there are two people outside looking for you."
She didn't look up, continuing to review the case.
"Two high school students, a boy and a girl. The boy is Heiji Hattori, the girl is Kazuha Toyama," Midori Kuriyama answered.
The pen in her hand stopped, and Eri Kisaki looked up at Midori Kuriyama: "Let them in."
Soon, Heiji and Kazuha followed Midori Kuriyama into the office.
"You two, Lawyer Kisaki is waiting for you inside."
After speaking, Midori Kuriyama went to prepare tea.
Eri Kisaki's office was a suite. Outside was a living room for receiving clients, down a hallway was her office, and there was a small door next to it, which Heiji guessed was her living quarters.
Since Eri Kisaki had bought this entire floor, it was normal to convert it into a combined work and leisure space.
Heiji led Kazuha in by her small hand.
The girl was a bit nervous, holding his hand tightly and following closely behind him.
"Relax, she's just a woman."
Hearing Heiji's words, Kazuha couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "Lawyer Kisaki is the Queen of the Legal World. Who in Japan doesn't know her name? She hasn't lost yet, maintaining an undefeated record. She's a legend. Many classic cases I've read were defended by Lawyer Kisaki, she's super amazing."
"A legend is still just a woman."
Kazuha was speechless and couldn't help glaring at Heiji. However, with this interruption, she wasn't as nervous anymore.
"Thanks, Heiji."
She knew her boyfriend was helping her relax.
Heiji smiled faintly, leading Kazuha to Eri Kisaki's desk.
"Ms. Kisaki, we meet again."
"Lawyer Kisaki, my name is Kazuha Toyama, sorry to disturb you."
Kazuha quickly let go of Heiji's hand, and immediately bowed politely to Eri Kisaki.
Eri Kisaki stood up, a faint smile on her face: "Hello, I'm Eri Kisaki. Actually, you don't need to be so formal. I heard you're Ran's good friend, is that right?"
"Mm, Ran is very nice." Kazuha was still a bit cramped.
"Don't be so nervous. I'm Ran's mother, just treat me like an elder."
Under Eri Kisaki's guidance, Kazuha slowly relaxed.
"Mr. Hattori, sit down yourself. Let me see what stage Kazuha's legal knowledge has reached, then I'll help her make a plan."
Heiji nodded, walked directly to the sofa next to him, and casually flipped through yesterday's newspaper.
Kazuha's eyes lit up, looking at Eri Kisaki with pleasant surprise: "Lawyer Kisaki, can I really study by your side?"
"Of course, but I need to see where you are. Law isn't just talk, it's a responsibility," Eri Kisaki said seriously.
"Mm, I know." Kazuha's expression became serious.
"First, why do you want to be a lawyer?"
Kazuha paused, her beautiful eyes glancing at Heiji: "I want to become a lawyer, and then help Heiji."
Eri Kisaki frowned: "You want to be a lawyer just to become a detective's assistant?"
"No, I want to be able to help Heiji, not just assist him," Kazuha said with exceptional seriousness.
Time passed as the two women asked and answered questions.
Heiji got a bit bored, stood up, and said to the two women: "Kazuha, I'm going out for a stroll. You and Ms. Kisaki have a good chat."
"Be careful, Heiji," Kazuha responded obediently.
Eri Kisaki's law firm was in a bustling area of Tokyo, full of office buildings. During rush hour, the crowd was surging, but during work hours, the crowd was pitifully small.
Heiji strolled down the street, hands in his pockets.
Suddenly, a muffled sound caught his attention: Gunshots?
Inside an underground parking garage, two men in black wearing sunglasses killed five or six people with silenced guns.
"The Black Organization?"
"Who is it?"
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