Chapter 3 — In This World, Who Doesn't Have Multiple Identities?
Just as Mōri Ran was about to rush downstairs to look for Hayashi Rin, her gaze suddenly froze on a new line of text that had appeared at the bottom of the diary.
[I'm guessing that if Mōri Ran really is holding a copy of my diary, once she reads up to this point, she'll definitely be angry. She's probably panicking right now, running downstairs to look for me nearby.]
[Heh, but I'm not giving her that chance.]
[By the time you're reading this, I've already moved far away.]
[All of you heroines who want to find me—hahaha, keep dreaming!]
[Until I become strong enough, I won't let any of you find me!]
The moment she finished reading that, Mōri Ran's anger instantly exploded.
With one powerful kick—BAM!—the wall beside her shattered into pieces.
The thunderous crash shook the entire home, causing Mōri Kogorō and Conan, who were standing outside her room, to tremble in fear.
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Meanwhile, at the luxurious Suzuki residence, Suzuki Sonoko clenched her teeth, furious.
"That jerk! Now Ran must be really mad!"
She stood up with fiery resolve and barked an order,
"Servants, prepare the car. We're going to the Mōri Detective Agency right now!"
As she gave instructions, her eyes returned to the book in her hands.
[If my guess is right, within the Detective Conan world, there should be at least four girls who will receive copies of my diary.]
[First: Mōri Ran.]
[Second: Haibara Ai.]
[Third: Toyama Kazuha.]
[Fourth: Nakamori Aoko.]
[Mōri Ran and Haibara Ai are central characters in Detective Conan.]
[Toyama Kazuha is the girlfriend of Hattori Heiji—the protagonist of another major storyline. And Nakamori Aoko is the love interest of Kuroba Kaito, the protagonist of Kaitō Kid.]
[Aside from them, other characters such as Kisaki Eri, Kudō Yukiko, Vermouth, Yoshida Ayumi, Suzuki Ayako, Satō Miwako, Jodie, and even Mine Fujiko all have a chance of receiving a copy of my diary.]
[After all, they're all major figures within the Conan and Kaitō Kid worlds.]
[From what I've learned in novels, those who receive diary copies usually fall into two categories: gorgeous women and characters with significant roles in the story.]
[So naturally, all the names above fit perfectly.]
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As she read this part, Vermouth gently flipped her blonde hair and smiled seductively.
"Hmph, at least he has good taste. With my beauty, it's only natural that I received this."
Her emerald eyes glimmered with growing curiosity as she continued reading.
Elsewhere, Kisaki Eri stared at her copy and curled her lips into a subtle smile.
"I wonder if Yukiko received one too. If she didn't… wouldn't that mean I'm ranked above her this time?"
"Heh. When we meet, I'll have to find a way to confirm it."
Feeling oddly satisfied, she resumed reading.
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[Anyway, that's everything I've figured out about this Diary System so far.]
[I'm certain that the moment I start writing, copies of my diary will appear in the hands of those women.]
[And I have no intentions of becoming their little lab rat and letting myself get caught.]
[Not every woman who receives this diary is as kind or innocent as Mōri Ran.]
[There will definitely be dangerous ones like Vermouth… or even Esdeath—the type of woman who won't hesitate to use torture or a whip to get answers.]
[If they find out I'm a transmigrator, won't they lock me up and torment me every day?]
[For my own safety, it's best if I disappear for now. Until I'm strong enough, I won't let anyone know where I am.]
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Back at the Mōri household, the bedroom door suddenly swung open—
SLAM!
Suzuki Sonoko stormed into the room and quickly shut the door behind her, locking it.
"Ran! You got the diary too, right?" she asked breathlessly, her eyes sparkling.
Ran nodded slowly.
"Yes, Sonoko. You got one too, didn't you?"
Sonoko let out a huge sigh of relief, visibly pleased.
Receiving this diary felt like a special acknowledgment—proof of beauty and personal significance.
If only one of them had received it, things would have become awkward.
But since both had it, everything felt balanced again.
Ran grabbed Sonoko's hands tightly.
"Sonoko, help me find this guy. I want to ask him… where Shinichi is right now!"
Sonoko's expression sharpened as she nodded firmly.
"Alright! Leave it to me! Hmph, he really underestimated me."
"He thinks running away means he's safe? As long as I know his name, finding him with the Suzuki family's resources is just a matter of time."
"Don't worry, Ran. I'll track him down for you."
For Sonoko, this was the first time Ran had ever asked for her help so sincerely.
As her best friend, of course Sonoko wanted to shine and prove she could deliver.
"Also, we should ask Kazuha for help."
"Her father is a high-ranking police officer. With her on board, we can find this guy even faster."
"And besides, according to the diary, she's likely received a copy as well. She must be just as curious about Hayashi Rin as we are."
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Meanwhile, elsewhere, Vermouth smirked as she read the next lines.
"Hmph, naïve little boy. I'm under the protection of the Black Organization. Finding you will be child's play."
And she wasn't the only one.
Many other women who had received the diary began mobilizing their own networks and influence, launching their search for Hayashi Rin.
But before any of them could act further, new words appeared on the page—
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[Heh, I know most of you who received this diary have significant connections and influence.]
[For example, if Suzuki Sonoko got one—she's the heiress of the entire Suzuki Group. Of course she'd mobilize her family's power to look for me.]
[If Vermouth got it, backed by the Black Organization, she'd use their resources to hunt me down.]
[If Toyama Kazuha is a recipient, her father is a high-ranking police official. She could use the entire police network to track me.]
[Or if it's Misaka Mikoto, the Railgun herself—she might use her electromagnetic abilities to hack into national intelligence databases just to locate me.]
[Even Matsumoto Rangiku could tap into the Soul Society's information systems via Gotei 13 to search for me.]
[Based on every novel I've read, the cover of your diary copies probably reads "Hayashi Rin's Diary – Copy Belonging to [Name]." Correct?]
[You're probably thinking that now that you know my name, it'll be easy to find me.]
[Heh, do you think I didn't consider that?]
[The naïve ones here… are you!]
[In a harsh world like this, who doesn't have multiple fake identities?!]
[By the time you're reading this, I've already changed my name long ago.]
[And with the help of the Diary System, I can completely conceal my existence.]
[If you still want to find me, I only have two words for you—heh heh.]
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