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This delusion takes place after the first two episodes when the case of the T-Rex Dopant is solved.
The episode takes place after episode 5 and 6.
The episode takes place after the Sweets Dopant case in episodes 9 and 10. The Virus Dopant's appearance in the delusion sets it after episodes 11 and 12.
The episode takes place after episode 15 and 16.
The episode takes place after episode 19 and 20.
The episode takes place after episode 23 and 24
The episode takes place after episode 27 and 28.
The episode takes place after episode 31 and 32.
The episode takes place after episode 33 and 34.
The episode takes place after episode 39 and 40.
The events of this installment take place after the Old Dopant case in episodes 43 and 44.
As Shotaro's friends realize that he has been having delusions all along, they decide to have delusions about being hard-boiled to see what it feels like. The events of this final installment take place after the revelations about the Sonozaki family and the defeat of the Terror Dopant in episodes 45 and 46.
