Conan: Start from Lucky Three

Chapter 15: The wife of the Beihua County Magistrate, Sonoko
It was the first school day in a long time for Teitan High School, and it was also the first time that Tachibana Shizuka came to Teitan High School.

After arriving at Teitan High School, Tachibana Shizuka came to his class according to his memory. His predecessor behaved very "mediocrely" in the class.

He's the kind of person who isn't unsociable, but isn't too sociable either.

This can be seen from the situation when Tachibana Shizuka returned to the classroom. When he entered the classroom, classmates greeted him one after another, but they were just slightly polite greetings.

Tachibana Shizuka expressed his satisfaction with such interpersonal relationships. He really liked this environment where he was not conspicuous but not isolated.

Before the first class started, the head teacher called Tachibana Shizuka to the office and showed some concern for him.

After Tachibana Shizuka said that everything was fine and that he had found students from other classes to catch up with the teaching progress, the head teacher smiled with relief.

To be honest, the fact that Tachibana Shizuka was an orphan made him very different from other students in the class. In addition, he encountered an explosion last week and even dismantled a bomb with his own hands, which made the class teacher even more worried about Tachibana Shizuka's condition.

But it seems that Tachibana Seiji is in good condition now?

The morning class ended just like that. For Tachibana Shizuka, the teacher's lecture at the podium was more like an awakening of knowledge.

The knowledge that had been dormant deep in Tachibana Shizuka's memory was gradually awakened by the teachers, so that Tachibana Shizuka no longer worried about the upcoming exams.

Of course, it is still a little difficult to beat the top test takers in high schools with such a level, but it is not difficult to maintain an excellent grade.

This is enough for Tachibana Shizuka. After all, both the entrance examination and the third year of high school are still a long way off for him.

After all, it is the magical timeline of science.

At noon, Tachibana Shizuka and Ran found each other under the gaze of Sonoko. Ran brought a lunch box that she had prepared herself, of course, for herself.

Tachibana Shizuka bought two loaves of bread at the school supermarket. Well, he didn't buy the kind of fried noodle bread that he often saw in anime in his previous life, but just bought two ordinary loaves of bread.

It’s just that Tachibana Shizuka’s Chinese stomach really can’t accept such a weird combination.

"So, Mori-san also needs my help with something? Isn't this a coincidence~" Tachibana Shizuka looked at Xiaolan and Sonoko in surprise.

He really didn't expect that Xiaolan would need his help, but he found Xiaolan because he really needed her help.

"Tachibana-san, is there anything you need help with, Ran? Maybe I can be of help~" As soon as Tachibana Seiji said this, Sonoko's eyes began to sparkle.

As the gossip queen of Teitan High School, she had a premonition that she had discovered new gossip.

"Emm, actually, I want Maori to help me improve my physical fitness. By the way, it would be great if he could learn some self-defense skills."

Tachibana Shizuka's frank request silenced Sonoko's gossip. It seemed that only Xiaolan could help with this!

Neither Ran nor Sonoko felt offended by Tachibana Shizuka's request. It was simply that Tachibana Shizuka and Ran's experiences last week were a bit too "bizarre".

First, a bomb attack occurred in a movie theater, forcing them to defuse the bomb. Then, during a study session, they encountered a murder and a hidden body, and the murderer was a drug dealer.

Who wouldn't be so nervous if this happened to them? Not everyone is like Kudo Shinichi or Hattori Heiji, who are happy to hear about this incident.

Improving physical fitness is also simple. If you really encounter a criminal, you should at least run faster and farther than the criminal, right? As for self-defense, if you can't run, at least you can still struggle a little, right? Just in case you can wait for rescue.

After hearing Shizuka Tachibana's request, Xiaolan readily agreed. She was originally worried that her request would cause trouble for Shizuka Tachibana, but if the two of them helped each other, there would be fewer worries.

"In that case, leave it to me!" Xiaolan said confidently. Xiaolan was particularly confident in physical training and fighting.

Training with a group of people in the karate club is also training, so adding Shizuka Tachibana is not a big deal. All we need to do is give Shizuka Tachibana more special training.

"So, what can I do for you, Maori-san? Just tell me, I'll be happy to help you!"

"Actually, it's about my father." Xiaolan hesitated for a long time before finally speaking out her request:

"My father's career has changed so dramatically lately that I'm a little unsure. So I'm hoping Tachibana can join me in investigating this."

"Huh?" A question mark slowly appeared above Tachibana Shizuka's head. What kind of plot was this? Her own daughter wanted to find out about her father?
Friends, this wave of filial piety is truly hilarious.

Through Xiaolan's subsequent explanation, Tachibana Shizuka gradually understood Xiaolan's concerns. An uncle who has been "useless" for so many years suddenly "stands up", this too complete contrast really makes people worry.

Especially since that was her biological father, Xiaolan was naturally more worried. Originally, Xiaolan didn't think there was anything wrong, but after Officer Gaomu "fainted" in the library, Xiaolan gradually became suspicious.

As for why they chose Shizuka Tachibana to help, it was probably because of the "detective talent" that Shizuka Tachibana showed when he was in the library and the trust that they established at the cinema in the Beika Municipal Building.

If Kudo Shinichi was still alive, this request would most likely fall on Kudo, but who can blame Xiaolan for not being able to contact him now?

Xiaolan could only take the liberty to ask for help from another reliable peer she knew.

"Conducting an investigation? To be honest, Maori-san, I've never done this before." Although Tachibana Shizuka was already very happy in his heart, he still had to pretend to be very embarrassed on the surface:

"I can help investigate, but I can't guarantee that I can find any results!"

This is what Tachibana Shizuka is saying about his attitude: Although my skills are limited, I am still willing to do my best to help.

Xiaolan also felt Tachibana Shizuka's attitude and nodded happily: "Tachibana-san, it's great that you are willing to help! Sorry to trouble you!"

"Hey! After all, we have lived and died together, so let's not talk about that!" Tachibana Shizuka waved his hand to signal Xiaolan not to continue being polite.

At this moment, Sonoko, who was listening with goosebumps on her face, finally couldn't help but teased the two of them:

"I'm saying, could you two please stop being so polite? I'm getting goosebumps just hearing this!
Let's relax a bit, everyone. Let's start with the name! Xiaolan and I will call you Jingsi from now on!

From now on, you can call us Yuanzi and Lan!"

"Okay, then I won't be polite." Tachibana Shizuka readily agreed: "Sonoko, Ran?"

Xiaolan nodded shyly, while Sonoko laughed heartily with her chest puffed out: "That's right, Shizuka, from now on we are family!"

For some reason, Tachibana Shizuka always felt that he seemed to see the pleasure of shipping a couple in Sonoko's eyes.

No, sister, aren’t you the leader of the Shinichi and Ran CP?
So it seems like you're not supporting the Shinichi and Ran CP, but any CP that includes Xiaolan will do?
You only want to ship Xiaolan and Ran, but you don't care who the male lead is? So you're the wife of the county magistrate of Mihua?!
(End of this chapter)