Ke Xue: Shinichi and I are childhood friends.

Chapter 1297 Hattori Heiji's confession failed again.

Jinya Saifu had a wicked idea—he looked somewhat like his fourth brother and even had the same scar on his hand, so he thought that by impersonating his fourth brother, he might be able to get a share of the treasure.

However, he did not expect that when he met his elder brother, the other party would immediately see through his identity as the fourth brother.

During the argument, he accidentally pushed his older brother down the stairs.

Jinya Saifu broke down, crying and shouting, "I didn't mean to kill him, I just wanted to try my luck and see if I could get a share of the treasure..."

Hattori Heiji sighed: "You won't get a share of the treasure..."

"Huh?" Jinya Saifu stared blankly at Hattori Heiji.

Hattori Heiji slowly said that the so-called treasure was actually the mutton grill in the paper bag.

The four brothers were once honorably wounded while protecting their mother.

Thirty years later, the four brothers reunited and enjoyed a lamb hot pot meal together, which brought back memories of the happy and harmonious days of their family 30 years ago. These memories are their most precious treasure.

Upon hearing this, Jinya Saifu completely collapsed.

Hattori Heiji coldly said, "You know nothing about this, yet you coveted the treasure, leaving behind an even bigger scar because of your greed—a scar of murder!"

"..." Jinya Saifu's face turned deathly pale, and he collapsed weakly to the ground with a thud.

Yuya and Conan curled their lip in disdain—this kid got away with it!

The two glanced sideways at Hattori Heiji, whose eyes were shining with admiration for Heiji's words. Toyama Kazuha and Ooka Momiji were looking at him with eyes full of worship.

After the matter was settled, Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi took Jinya Saifu away in custody, and the remaining two brothers also took their leave.

Hattori Heiji glanced at the time; the signal was just in time. He grabbed Toyama Kazuha and said, "Kazuha, come over here!"

"Huh? Heiji? Where are you taking me?" Kazuha Toyama exclaimed as she was dragged away.

Ooka Momiji's expression changed slightly, and she gave Iori Muga a wink: "Iori, proceed according to plan!"

"Understood!" Iori Muga bowed slightly.

Ran Mouri watched the two figures leave, vaguely guessing what was going on, and immediately revealed an expectant expression.

Yuya and Conan looked annoyed. Not only had this kid stolen their thunder—even though they had intentionally been modest—but they were still a little annoyed that he had to confess his feelings at such a beautiful spot.

Yuya yawned and said to Conan, "I'm going back now, there are people waiting for me at home."

After saying that, he waved and left.

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Hattori Heiji pulled Toyama Kazuha to a staircase next to the warehouse.

Just as Toyama and Kazuha were about to question him about his intentions, they were immediately stunned by the sight before them—

The setting sun in the distance slowly sank into the sea, like a radiant orange being gently swallowed by the ocean.

The clouds on the horizon were also dyed like silk woven from molten gold and vermilion, layer upon layer, as if the gods had overturned their palette and splashed the entire sky into a dazzling crimson.

The sea surface shimmered with sparkling light, each wave seemingly edged with gold, gently rising and falling with the tide.

The two huge passenger ships docked in the harbor were also bathed in the orange glow of the setting sun, emitting a faint light.

Kazuha Toyama gaped, racking his brains for words but unable to come up with anything to praise it. He could only exclaim in amazement, "This sunset is absolutely stunning!"

Hattori Heiji stared intently ahead: "Idiot! Do you see those two passenger ships?"

Kazuha Toyama subconsciously looked at the two passenger ships, only to hear Heiji Hattori slowly say, "The white passenger ship in front and the passenger ship with the red smokestack behind will only meet in this port once a year."

When the two passenger ships meet, the red smokestacks will appear in a heart shape due to the white ship's obstruction. This scene only happens today...

"So, today is a day to commemorate love!"

Heiji Hattori took a deep breath: "Kazuha, I'm going to tell you all my feelings right now!"

He mustered his courage and turned to look at Kazuha Toyama, just as he was about to confess his feelings, but was dumbfounded to find that she was gone.

"Where is he? Where did he go?" Hattori Heiji was full of questions.

"Hattori." Conan's soft voice sounded behind him.

Hattori Heiji was startled, feeling his face burning. Had someone overheard what he just said?

"Kudo??!!"

Conan lowered his half-moon eyes: "You're looking for Kazuha? That butler named Iori just spoke a few words to her, and then she left. I noticed you didn't notice, so I came to remind you."

Hattori Heiji was speechless for a moment. Such a good opportunity to confess, how could it be... He seemed to feel waves of malice coming from the heavens.

Conan walked up the steps, stood in front of the railing, glanced around below, pointed in one direction and said, "Found it, it's over there."

Heiji Hattori glanced over and saw Ran Mouri, Momiji Ooka, and Kazuha Toyama, the three of them with their arms around each other's shoulders, their faces beaming with smiles.

Across from the three of them, Iori Muga was holding up his phone to help take pictures.

Beside them were many other tourists who had come to the scenic spot to take photos, including several couples.

Toyama Kazuha muttered with some confusion, "Strange, Iori said she also called Heiji, where did he go?"

Ooka Momiji revealed a smug smile and said casually, "I guess the boys aren't really interested in these kinds of romantic spots."

"Eh, is that so?" Toyama Kazuha thought of Hattori Heiji's usual behavior and actually believed her.

On the stairs, Vice-Commander Hattori sighed and said resentfully, "What's wrong with Kazuha?! I finally..."

Conan, hanging precariously from the railing, squinted and said, "Love Anniversary~~~"

"??!!" Hattori Heiji was startled and frantically tried to explain that he was just joking.

Conan looked at him with disdain—when will this guy ever be more straightforward? He should just say what he wants to say, and Kazuha would definitely agree.

They had long realized that the two had feelings for each other, but they were too blinded by their own feelings to accept that the other didn't like them, which is why they deliberately chose a perfect moment to confess.

Heiji Hattori panicked for a moment, but seeing that Conan had no intention of continuing to tease him, he regained his serious demeanor.

He slowly said, "Anyway, thank you all for this time, for deliberately letting me steal the spotlight."

Conan said casually, "It's okay, Yuya doesn't mind anyway, just consider it as you owing us a favor."

Hattori Heiji scratched his head: "But where did that guy rush off to?"

Conan lowered his half-moon eyes and said quietly, "He's different from us; he's gone way too far on the road to love."

"Huh?" Heiji Hattori looked at Conan with a completely bewildered expression.

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