"Heiji, Sister Chris says she's taking us to the theater to see a play. Wake up, quick."
Sonoko ran in, trying to pull Heiji up.
"A play?"
Heiji frowned: "What's the name?"
"Something like The Story of Augustus."
Hearing Sonoko's words, Heiji's face darkened, and he instantly pulled the blanket over his head: "Not going."
"No way, if Heiji doesn't go, we won't have fun."
Sonoko pouted, burrowed under the blanket, and lay in his arms to persuade him.
"Sonoko, you know you're playing with fire, right?"
Heiji muffled his voice, looking at Sonoko.
"It's not like we haven't played before."
Instantly, her red lips were kissed...
A long time later, Sonoko walked out, blushing.
"Someone moves fast. It only took 10 minutes to wake Heiji up," Kazuha said with a giggle.
"Annoying, Kazuha, you're laughing at me."
Sonoko rolled her eyes at Kazuha.
"Where's Heiji? Isn't he coming?" Ran asked curiously.
"He said he's not going. Kazuha, go call him, I couldn't get him up."
"Really."
Kazuha rolled her eyes at Sonoko and walked into the room.
Ten minutes later, Kazuha came out blushing.
"Let's go, Heiji said he's busy today."
"Kazuha, you stole a bite too."
Hahaha~~!!!
Crisp laughter rang out in the living room.
"Heiji, we're heading out then."
"Heiji, my car keys are on the table, take them if you need them."
After a while, the house gradually became quiet!
Heiji leaned against the headboard: Gin is definitely in New York. To lure the snake out of the hole, my identity definitely can't be exposed. Looks like the Night Baron should appear again.
Kazuha and the others wouldn't be back until evening, so he had to make lunch himself.
After Heiji got up, two bento boxes were already set on the dining table, clearly prepared by Kazuha and Sonoko.
Eating the bento prepared by the two girls, he watched the New York news.
"Yesterday, Officer Smith from the Department of Transportation was found in an abandoned building. At the time, he was wearing only a pair of shorts, tied up in a corner. The specific situation is unclear, but according to his own account, his uniform was stolen for a period, as was his car. Although blindfolded, he heard the sound of the car leaving and returning."
"Eh, this actually made the news."
Heiji watched with interest.
"Next, we interview Officer James from the Department of Transportation."
"That guy impersonating Smith didn't ask for anything. He just watched the recording of the Central Park explosion from the day before yesterday and left."
"Why would a stranger enter the DOT so easily? Seeing those surveillance recordings so easily?"
"The person who came yesterday was exactly like Smith, even his voice and walking posture were identical. If you don't believe me, ask the other officers. That was definitely a master of disguise." James said indignantly.
"Exactly, simply just like the real Smith."
"I guarantee, if I hadn't picked up Smith myself, I would never believe that person was actually an imposter."
The screen disappeared instantly.
Heiji turned off the TV directly, looking speechless: Luckily that woman Vermouth isn't here, otherwise she would definitely suspect me. Didn't expect American efficiency to be so slow; yesterday's news, only interviewed now.
The phone rang suddenly.
"Akemi Miyano arrived so soon?"
Suddenly, he realized: He called around four yesterday afternoon. According to the time difference, it should be twelve o'clock in Japan.
Check the time: 10:30.
"She flew here overnight?"
"Arrived?"
"Mm, I'm here." Mi Haibara's voice carried a trace of fatigue.
"Wait there."
Heiji hung up the phone, packed his things, and left.
After hanging up, Mi Haibara felt a bit of joy in her heart, waiting quietly for the mysterious man to arrive.
Half an hour later, a black sports car stopped by the roadside.
"Roadside black Hummer."
Mi Haibara looked up and around, her eyes lighting up, and she ran over quickly on her long legs.
"Get in."
Mi Haibara opened the door and sat in the passenger seat, looking at Heiji with her beautiful eyes: "You changed your hat, sunglasses, and clothes."
Heiji paused, then looked at Mi Haibara: "You can tell?"
Although changed, the brand and color of these clothes were exactly the same. How did she tell?
Mi Haibara smiled gently, shaking her head without speaking.
For someone she cares about, a woman's heart is very detailed.
The Hummer was bought by Heiji using an account provided by the System, leaving no clues.
Heiji took Mi Haibara to an apartment.
"Stay here for now, I'll find you if there's anything. I've already bought this place, there are no fees, ignore everyone else."
Mi Haibara nodded, watching Heiji leave.
Heiji walked two steps, then suddenly came back, handing her the car keys: "Drive to pick me up later."
Holding the car keys still warm from his touch, a moving curve rose on her lips.
After leaving, Heiji called a taxi.
[How to make the Night Baron's appearance logical?]
This was the question Heiji had been pondering: If he appeared too abruptly, with Conan's personality, he would definitely suspect Heiji again.
"Sir, you're from the East, right? Are you also here to attend the Statue of Liberty torch lighting ceremony?" The driver was a black man.
"Torch lighting ceremony?"
Heiji's heart moved.
"On top of the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing freedom and human rights, a raging flame will be lit to praise America's human rights and freedom." The black man was a bit excited.
"Sounds like a good thing."
"Good thing?" The black driver's tone instantly became agitated: "Human rights my ass. In the eyes of white people, we black people aren't even human. Take driving a taxi, white people earn 5 times our daily wage. Bullshit policies."
Heiji's eyes lit up, a smile appearing on his lips: "I wonder when this lighting ceremony starts."
"Oh, sorry, got too excited. Tonight at eight o'clock, the Mayor of New York will light that bullshit torch."
The black man calmed down, but his tone was still resentful.
At this time, Heiji also arrived at his destination.
"Don't be disappointed. Maybe there will be heroes like Martin Luther King to help you."
Heiji handed the money to the black man and left.
"One hundred dollars?"
After spacing out, the black man looked ecstatic.
A moment later, Heiji drove the Jaguar past him on the road ahead...
The Statue of Liberty is located near the mouth of the Hudson River on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It took Heiji about forty-five minutes to drive there.
Clearly, New York officials attached great importance to this ceremony. Everything was set up on site, and the audience could only watch from ten meters away.
Heiji leaned against the car, holding a notebook, drawing and sketching on it.
"Height 46 meters. There's a ring of lights under the base that can illuminate the entire statue. Two helicopters on site, 30 fully armed police officers, and even live news coverage?"
Gently closing the notebook, a devilish curve rose on his lips.
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