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· Heiji Hattori is a 17-year-old high school sophomore from the Kansai region of Osaka, known by the nickname 'Detective of the West'.
· In contrast to the calm and analytical Shinichi Kudo, Heiji is quick, direct, and trusts his instincts.
· Heiji truly embodies the language, personality, and way of thinking of the Kansai region.

· Thanks to his father, Heizo Hattori, the Superintendent of Osaka, Heiji grew up exposed to countless case files, police radio, and crime news from a young age.
· Witnessing the dark side of society and crime victims, he developed the belief that 'truth must take precedence over emotion'.
· He learned investigative methods not from textbooks but from real-life situations, constantly questioning surrounding incidents and refusing to believe simple explanations, thus beginning to gain fame in Osaka.

· Heiji and Shinichi's first meeting took place in the 'Diplomat Murder Case,' which aired from episodes 19 to 50 of 'Detective Conan' Season 2.
· Hearing of Shinichi's reputation, Heiji headed to Tokyo to challenge him, but there he met an elementary school student named Conan.
· When Shinichi eventually appeared and solved the case, Heiji acknowledged him, and thereafter, the two formed a rivalry and friendship.

· Heiji is one of the few characters who independently deduced that Conan was Shinichi Kudo, based on Conan's small actions, way of thinking, and speech patterns.
· In the 'Holmes Freak Murder Case,' which aired from episodes 59 to 60 of 'Detective Conan' Season 2, Heiji pretended to be asleep and watched Conan solve a case by tranquilizing him, thus learning his secret.
· Afterward, Heiji becomes a reliable ally who protects Conan's secret.

· Heiji views Shinichi not as an enemy, but as a benchmark to gauge how much more he can grow.
· The two compete in solving cases, rely on each other, and exchange help, but they never betray each other.
· When Shinichi is in trouble, Heiji rushes to help without hesitation, a true friend and companion.

· Heiji possesses excellent on-site intuition and the ability to read people's actions, making quick decisions even in urgent and high-pressure situations.
· He is also a kendo practitioner, boasting one of the highest levels of kendo skill in the series.
· Thanks to these abilities, Heiji is one of the most reliable characters for protecting those around him and solving cases in dangerous situations.

· The only case Heiji can't solve is his own heart, his love for Kazuha Toyama.
· He loves Kazuha, but he's afraid to confess, fearing he might lose her forever.
· When Heiji saved Kazuha from danger as a child, she mistook him for another boy, leaving their love unresolved for a long time.
· They act like tsunderes towards each other, often bickering and teasing, but if the other is in danger, they risk their lives to protect them.
· Kazuha cries every time she fears losing Heiji, and Heiji solves many cases because he doesn't want Kazuha to get hurt.
· However, due to a lack of communication, they misunderstand each other; Heiji lacks the courage to confess, and Kazuha fears the truth might ruin everything, continuing their ambiguous relationship that is neither friendship nor romance.

· Heiji is not just a guest character; he is a core figure who guarantees excitement in every case he appears in.
· He plays a crucial role as a significant asset on Conan's side in confrontations with major antagonists like the Black Organization and Kaito Kid, making his presence essential to the story's progression.

· Heiji Hattori may not be a perfect detective, but he is always on the side of truth.
· This is why many Conan fans love him.
· With passion, struggles, and sincerity, Heiji Hattori is one of the best characters in 'Detective Conan'.