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What if Kurosawa's situation worsens because of this...?

Conan was very uneasy.

His immediate instinct was to catch up with him and tell him everything.

Chapter 176 Walking

Tomoaki Shinide stopped Conan from doing so.

He said seriously.

"Although we can't keep it a secret forever."

"But we can't tell you everything."

"After all, Mr. Kurosawa is very resistant to his current state."

"Furthermore, he is now trying his best to behave like a normal person."

"Or rather, he is imitating the behavior of normal people."

Conan and the other two nodded, indicating that they understood what he meant.

Shinichi continued.

"This is a manifestation of self-loathing and lack of self-confidence."

He was afraid of being different from others.

"He rejects the parts of himself that make him different from others."

"So even though he was in great pain inside, he was trying his best to appear normal."

"And at this time, if it's someone he trusts."

Shinichiro glanced at Conan and the others.

"That is, you guys."

"Suddenly tell him that his pretense was useless, and that you still noticed his abnormality."

"Then Mr. Kurosawa will fall into a state of self-doubt."

"If things go well, he might drop the pretense and show his true self."

"But more likely, Mr. Kurosawa will break down completely."

"Things could get to the worst possible point."

"Then let's just treat him normally, right?"

Kogoro Mouri concluded.

This is no different from what Yoshiteru Shinide said at the beginning.

Shinichiro nodded and then shook his head.

“Being in that state for a long time is also dangerous.”

"Because it's impossible for a person to be in a state of acting or imitation all the time."

"Over time, the accumulated pressure can explode and cause a person to break down."

"What should I do?"

Kogoro Mouri was at a loss.

Telling Kurosawa is not an option, nor is not telling Kurosawa.

So what should we do?

"During normal interactions with Mr. Kurosawa."

"We need to show an attitude."

"An attitude that we will understand and accept no matter what kind of person Mr. Kurosawa is."

"We need to make him feel safe."

"This way, we can gradually dispel his doubts and give him confidence."

"Then one day, he might be willing to take off his disguise and show his truest self."

Shinichiro concluded.

"We understand."

Conan and the other two nodded in agreement.

Conan silently memorized these words, intending to tell Professor Agasa and the others later.

"Another point."

Shinichiro thought of Kurosawa's unusual behavior during the power outage.

“In the darkness, Mr. Kurosawa might shed his disguise.”

That's why he went out alone during the power outage.

The purpose was to stay away from them and prevent them from noticing anything unusual about me.

Conan also thought of Kurosawa's self-harm in the early morning.

It was nighttime at that time.

Sure enough, someone still had to keep an eye on Kurosawa at night.

But it can't be too obvious.

Otherwise, it might increase the pressure on Kurosawa-san.

Looks like I need to find a suitable reason...

……

night.

Ai Haibara knocked on Kurosawa's door.

Looking at Ai Haibara hugging the blanket, a hint of doubt flashed in Kurosawa's eyes.

Weren't those two folding beds moved away?

Why is Ai Haibara here again?

That's right, Kurosawa thought that Professor Agasa and the other person would sleep in his room for a while.

But what I didn't expect was.

After receiving a phone call, Dr. Agasa voluntarily moved the folding bed away.

I thought that was the end of it.

Unexpectedly, Ai Haibara came knocking on my door at this time.

"Kurosawa-nii, can I sleep in the same room with you for the next few days?"

Ai Haibara looked up and asked.

Although he really wanted to say no, Kurosawa asked anyway, based on his character.

"What happened?"

Upon hearing this, Ai Haibara lowered her head slightly, and tightened her grip on the blanket.

"I've been having nightmares lately."

"I'm scared and I'm afraid to sleep alone."

Ai Haibara's voice grew softer and softer, and a sob gradually crept into her tone.

Kurosawa: ...

Do you really think you're a primary school student?

Kurosawa narrowed his eyes slightly, but placed his hand on Ai Haibara's head and ruffled it.

"Don't be afraid. If sleeping with me makes you feel safe, then come in."

Ai Haibara raised her head upon hearing this.

It was definitely an act.

As soon as Ai Haibara looked up, Kurosawa noticed her unusually clean face, without a trace of crying.

Having nightmares might be real, but being scared to tears is definitely not true.

Kurosawa considered the possibility of secretly releasing murderous intent while Ai Haibara was sleeping.

This way, she can feel as if she is actually there when she has nightmares.

It might even serve as an alternative form of desensitization.

Kurosawa decided to give it a try.

With that thought in mind, he made way for Ai Haibara to come in.

But it wasn't what Kurosawa had expected.

Ai Haibara did not come in immediately.

Instead, he took a few steps back.

Then, under Kurosawa's watchful gaze, Professor Agasa pushed a bed over.

"Kurosawa, lend a hand."

Professor Agasa greeted him.

Kurosawa was silent for a moment.

But in the end, he still helped Professor Agasa move the bed into the bedroom.

Where Kurosawa couldn't see, Professor Agasa raised a finger to Ai Haibara.

They praised her acting skills.