Chapter 73
The Strange Attic
Their discussion was interrupted by the Mori family, who had rushed over after receiving news of Jonah's injury.
After carefully questioning the doctor and confirming that Jonah's injuries were not too serious, Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but scold Jonah for always doing dangerous things, only to be glared back at by Eri Kisaki, who was very protective of her.
Even Ran Mouri looked at Kogoro Mouri with disapproval, saying that even if it was about educating Jonah, it should wait until Jonah was healed. This made Kogoro Mouri so angry that he went outside to smoke, but actually he went to see a doctor to ask about how to properly care for his injury.
Although Jonah felt that his injury was not serious and that he only needed to rest for a few days, the people around him disagreed with Jonah's rough way of recuperating. Ran Mouri directly called sick leave for Jonah, so that Jonah did not need to go to school and could stay at home to rest.
Knowing that everyone meant well, Jonah, though he felt it was making a mountain out of a molehill, still obediently cooperated.
Jonah also needed some time to think carefully about how he should face that mysterious and powerful black-clad organization.
"Jonah, we've come to see you!"
Distracted by Genta Kojima's noisy voice, Jonah looked away from the TV and blinked blankly at the Junior Detective League as they walked in.
Although it's a good thing that you know the three little ones are only showing you excessive "respect" because of my habitual expressionless face and some violent behavior, rather than because they are really afraid of me, there's no need for them to come and visit me after school for three consecutive days, is there?
However, Jonah really liked the school lunch dessert that Genta Kojima brought back for him.
Although Jonah lost a bet with Ai Haibara and had to reduce his dessert intake and eat more vegetables for a month, he is currently a "sick patient," so Ai Haibara felt embarrassed to keep the bet and gave Jonah a chance to have fun.
"By the way, Jonah, you don't know, we passed a really cute house on our way home from school today, not far from the detective agency."
Chattering excitedly about the interesting things that happened at school today, Ayumi Yoshida suddenly remembered the house she had just seen and happily started talking about it.
Jonah listened quietly. Although he didn't like to express his own thoughts, he didn't dislike the feeling of sitting and chatting with everyone.
However, the next day, after Conan Edogawa returned from school, Jonah noticed something was off about his friend's expression.
"Conan, what's wrong? Did you discover something?"
After dinner, while Kogoro Mouri went downstairs to watch TV and Ran Mouri went back to her room to do her homework, Jonah pulled Conan Edogawa into the bedroom and asked him seriously.
"Calm down, this isn't about that organization."
Seeing Jonah's serious expression, Conan Edogawa was taken aback for a moment, then realized that Jonah had misunderstood something, and quickly waved his hands to explain.
"I passed by the house I visited yesterday again today. It has been rented by an elderly couple, but... I had a strange feeling about them, so I was a little concerned."
"An elderly couple?"
After blinking, Jonah felt a little relieved to hear that it wasn't about the Black Organization.
"Hmm, they look like an ordinary elderly couple, but I have a strange feeling about them. I'm going to follow them after school tomorrow."
"Why? What do they have to do with us?"
Jonah looked at Conan Edogawa with puzzlement, genuinely unable to understand why Conan would waste his time on things that had nothing to do with him.
"Well, because I discovered something I care about, and it's really unsettling if I don't figure it out. That's what being a detective is all about."
"Does he whatever he wants, act recklessly, and likes to meddle in other people's business?"
"...Jonah, please don't talk like Ai Haibara."
"oh."
......
Jonah was somewhat distressed on his first day back at school.
When he wasn't in school, Jonah missed sitting in the classroom, but once he was actually in the classroom, Jonah, who didn't like studying to begin with, felt miserable.
Fortunately, elementary school ends early. After telling Ai Haibara in advance to hold off the three kids, Conan Edogawa and Jonah quickly left and arrived at the old couple's house.
"This place is really close to the agency."
"Yes, Jonah, someone's coming out soon."
He pulled Jonah aside to hide, and Conan Edogawa watched the old man walk out of the house, then followed him with narrowed eyes.
But soon, the old man walked to the side of the street, hailed a taxi, and left. Fortunately, at the crucial moment, Professor Agasa suddenly appeared. He drove off with Jonah and Conan Edogawa.
The cars arrived at Chinatown one after the other. Since Conan Edogawa said he was just curious and Jonah was there, Professor Agasa didn't pay much attention and drove away after dropping him off.
Jonah followed Conan Edogawa, trailing the old man as they quickly slipped into a small alley and entered a shop through the back door. The shop was filled with various Chinese goods that Jonah didn't recognize.
Jonah was getting a little bored after following them all this way. Just as he was about to yawn, he saw Conan Edogawa startled by the mask next to him and instinctively back off, bumping into the beaded curtain beside him.
His expression instantly turned serious. Knowing that the noise Conan Edogawa made would definitely disturb the other party, Jonah was about to pull Conan Edogawa away first when he saw the boss not far away throw a large knife at him.
锵-
The dagger was instantly drawn from behind Jonah. He glanced at the sharpened greatsword to make sure it was sharpened, and without saying a word, he lowered his body and charged towards his opponent.
But Conan Edogawa reacted quickly, grabbing Jonah and turning to run away without hesitation.
"Why run?"
It wasn't until they reached a busy street that Conan Edogawa finally let go of the knife. Jonah put the knife away and looked at Conan Edogawa with a puzzled expression.
"We're secretly following them."
"He attacked me first."
"...Hey Jonah, look over there are some unique Chinese snacks. Would you like some? I'll buy them for you, okay?"
"You're trying to bribe me?"
"It's a bribe... no, are you going to eat it or not!"
"I want one of everything."
"...So much food, can you finish it all?"
"I can take it back to Uncle and Ran. Haibara said that if you have a chance to catch Conan, you should use it immediately, otherwise you will find an excuse to get away with it later."
"...Damn it, I told you Jonah you should stay away from that evil yawning girl, Haibara!"
"don't want."
......
The failed tracking operation did not resolve Conan Edogawa's doubts. Back at the detective agency, Conan lay on his bed and felt increasingly uneasy. He then grabbed his binoculars and ran to the roof of the agency, looking in the direction of the house.
Just one glance was enough to change Conan Edogawa's expression.
"Jonah, that family is definitely not right."
"What's wrong?"
"They had a telephoto lens camera in the skylight of their attic, pointing directly at the detective agency."
"...I see."