“Now that you mention it…there really was one…before.” So that was the case, huh? Well, Kogoro-Occhan did certainly had a client before concerning a drug dealer. Though, Conan couldn’t quite remember well who. “But…it was long ago, I guess. Hmm…” Since it was an easy hook-off case, he didn’t really bother to plant it in his mind. Though, he was certainly sure there was before. Putting a finger to his chin as he carefully thought of and tried to remember who it was that asked Kogoro-Occhan for the case, he became silent for a moment.
Ahh, no good, no good! I couldn’t remember the name of the person who asked for Occhan’s help with the case!
Letting out a sigh, Conan then started kicking off his ball again as he told the older teen detective with his back turned against him the words, “Hey, Hakuba-san. How about we go back to the agency now? It’s always the best if you ask Occhan directly yourself.” And of course, with a cheeky tone attached to his voice accompanied by a boyish grin.
“That sounds like a wonderful idea, thank you Edogawa-kun.” Hakuba straightened up into a stand at that, taking a moment to adjust his suit jacket and tie. He wasn’t particularly excited about having been sent to retrieve the information from Mouri-san, but at least seeing the promising young detective made it somewhat more bearable.
“I’ll follow your lead, if you don’t mind. But, tell me, have you been up to any interesting cases lately? I’ve been watching the newspapers for more of your exploits… Great work, incidentally, with your consistency in stopping that rotten Kaitou KID from his dastardly deeds. I’m truly impressed.”