The previous events were just a small interlude. No one cared about them except for Conan.
"During the next night of the full moon, on Tsukikage Island, shadows will vanish once more. Kogoro, is that the message the mysterious caller left for you?"
Yukiko asked with interest.
"Yeah, because of that phone call, I couldn't watch… cough, cough."
Kogoro Mori almost let the truth slip out.
However, no one cared about what he said after that.
"Don't worry. With Heiji here, he can definitely help you solve the case, Kogoro." Yukiko looked over at Heiji.
Heiji shook his head. "Don't look at me. I really am just here for a vacation this time."
This time, he did not want to get involved in this matter.
[Tsukikage Island... this should be the Moonlight Sonata Murder Case.]
He had no interest at all in this kind of revenge case, especially since the System had not given him a task for it.
"Tch, I can handle it all by myself. Hattori brat, I'll let you see how amazing my reasoning is as a famous detective this time," Kogoro Mori said with full confidence.
Heiji gave a faint smile. "Then I wish you success in solving the case, Uncle Mori."
"That's a given! Just wait and see my brilliant reasoning. Wahahaha!"
Kogoro Mori laughed proudly.
The group arrived at the visitor center for outsiders on Tsukikage Island.
"What? There is no one named Keiji Aso?"
Kogoro Mori suddenly shouted.
"Sir, there really isn't anyone named Keiji Aso on this island," the clerk explained.
"But I came here because he commissioned me. Look again."
"There really isn't. Maybe it is because I just started working here, so I don't know him."
At that moment, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager walked over.
"Director, this gentleman says he was commissioned by a man named Keiji Aso to come here on business, but I can't seem to find anyone by that name."
"What? Keiji Aso?"
That director suddenly shouted, his face full of terror.
[There's a problem.]
Conan's expression changed. He immediately pricked up his ears and watched the director.
"Did something happen?" Kogoro Mori asked with a frown.
"It is impossible for that man to be on this island. That is because Keiji Aso died twelve years ago."
When they heard the director's words, a loud bang seemed to echo in their minds. They felt a chill run down their backs.
Kazuha and Sonoko could not help but move closer to Heiji. They grabbed his arms, one on the left and one on the right.
Yukiko also moved closer involuntarily and stood next to Kazuha.
"Dad, this is so creepy."
Ran was also frightened. She grabbed onto Sonoko.
Kogoro Mori's brow furrowed. He took the piece of paper out from his pocket and stared at it for a long time.
"Heiji, could a ghost be behind this?"
Sonoko's words made the girls feel even more afraid. They leaned against each other tightly.
"Sonoko, there is no such thing as ghosts."
"Exactly, I... I don't believe in that stuff."
Heiji looked speechlessly at Kazuha and Sonoko, who were now completely shrinking into his arms, and at Yukiko and Ran, who were leaning closer and closer. What a bunch of stubborn women.
[No, it can't be a ghost. Uncle already received the full amount of the commission fee, and then there are these words...]
Conan pinched his chin, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. It's likely that someone on the island wants to ask for Uncle's help, so they used the name Keiji Aso.
"Uncle, the other person probably wants you to look into Keiji Aso's death."
Heiji shook his head slightly. As expected, this guy is being foolish again.
Kogoro Mori looked at Conan suspiciously. "How do you know so much, you brat?"
Conan's expression changed. He saw Heiji standing nearby and felt a sudden wave of relief. "Heiji, you were the one who just said that, right?"
Heiji glanced at Conan. That look made Conan's skin crawl.
"Hmph, Hattori brat, if you want to intervene, don't do it sneakily. I am fully confident that I can solve the case before you. There is no need for this kid to mess up my train of thought."
Thwack!
Conan shouted in pain and covered his head again.
"Darn kid, helping an outsider."
Watching Kogoro Mori walk away, Heiji was speechless. He looked down calmly at Conan. "It looks like your luck is good. However, luck is not something that stays around forever. If you keep this up, you will be exposed sooner or later."
Conan held his head and glanced at Heiji with a chuckle. "I know what I'm doing regarding my own affairs."
Heiji gave a faint smile. "Let's go."
Yukiko walked up beside Conan. "Little Shinichi, you must remember that your identity now is Conan Edogawa, not Shinichi Kudo. Don't get excited every time you see a case. It is very dangerous."
Her tone was quite serious.
"Mom, I know. Don't be as naggy as Heiji, okay?" Conan said impatiently.
Yukiko's beautiful brows furrowed. "Shinichi, what Heiji said is right. You must be careful."
Conan did not want to listen to Yukiko's nagging anymore and simply walked away.
Looking at Conan's back, a flicker of sadness passed through Yukiko's eyes. Then she gave a self-deprecating smile and quickly moved her long legs to catch up with them.
Along the way, Kogoro Mori was full of energy.
"Excuse me, do you know Keiji Aso?"
"Excuse me, is it true that Keiji Aso is dead?"
"Sorry to ask, but where did Keiji Aso live?"
However, as soon as they heard the name Keiji Aso, the young people looked blank, while the older people looked as if they had seen a ghost. None of them would answer.
"Strange. Why is the reaction between the young people and the old people so different?"
Kogoro Mori rubbed his head, looking completely confused.
"Heiji, could it be because they know Keiji Aso is a ghost?" Sonoko said suddenly.
"Sonoko, I told you not to say things like that."
Ran glared at Sonoko.
"Sonoko, if you say that again, you're sleeping in my room tonight."
Yukiko pouted and rolled her eyes at Sonoko.
Kazuha didn't say anything. She just hugged Heiji tightly. Her long eyelashes trembled; she was very afraid.
[Heh, what ghost.]
"Wow, a beauty! There is actually a beautiful woman here!"
Kogoro Mori suddenly shouted. His eyes glowed as he looked at a person up ahead and walked quickly toward them.
"Hello, beautiful. My name is Kogoro Mori. I am that very famous great detective from Tokyo."
In an instant, his personality did a total 360-degree turn.
The woman wearing a white lab coat was momentarily stunned. Then, she showed a polite smile. "Hello, my name is Narumi Asai. I am the doctor here."
"Wow, so you're a beautiful doctor! Hello, hello."
Kogoro Mori directly grabbed Narumi Asai's hand, looking extremely excited.
Heiji and the rest of the group walked over.
"Dad, don't be rude!"
Ran said angrily.
"Hello. You all must be from off the island. Even though this place isn't big, it is a hassle to walk around. How about I act as your tour guide?"
"Great, that sounds great!"
Kogoro Mori said eagerly, looking like a total lecher.
[Uncle is so embarrassing.]
Heiji glanced at Narumi Asai. His eyes were indifferent. It didn't matter to him if this person was a man or a woman; he simply had no interest.
This time, he really was just here for a vacation.