Conan: I've been linked to the tech tree system.

╭ (╯ ^ ╰) ╮

I am the genius inventor!

......

Driving to the church, Toru Tono handed the invitation to the staff and swaggered into the wedding venue.

This was the first time he had participated in such an event since leaving Kyoto's social circle.

The invitation came from a Tokyoite who frequents Kyoto's social circles. She is said to be a close friend of Matsumoto Sayuri. Because of an unforeseen event, she couldn't make it back in time, so she gave the invitation to Toru Tono, who happened to be in Tokyo, and asked him to take care of her friend.

He often received similar requests in Kyoto, so he didn't find it particularly unusual.

It's nothing more than these rich women having nothing better to do, flirting with him while also flirting with their best friends.

However, because he was poor before, and tempted by money, Tohno Toru went there a few times, and almost got himself into trouble.

The older women are really scary.

Tohru Tohno immediately vowed that he would never take on such a request again.

Starving to death is a small matter, but losing one's integrity is a great matter!

Originally, because he had money in hand, he was very confident. After receiving the letter and glancing at the sender, he threw it directly into the trash can.

Upon reflection, it seemed to be a wedding invitation, and the person getting married was named Matsumoto Sayuri?!

Tohru Tono thought for a moment and then fished the invitation out of the trash can.

Matsumoto Sayuri must be the daughter of Matsumoto Kiyonaga, the superintendent of the First Investigation Division, right?

It seems like he's Shinichi Kudo and Ran's music teacher? They're about to get married, so they probably wouldn't easily make advances.

Tohru Tono thought he could try to get involved in a case.

And perhaps this wedding will be a turning point...

......

Ran was chatting happily with her classmate whom she hadn't seen for many years when suddenly Sonoko grabbed her hand and she heard a sharp, explosive sound from her.

"Ah!!! Xiaolan, look over there, there's a handsome guy!"

Xiaolan had no choice but to look in the direction her best friend was pointing.

"Huh? That's true." Xiaolan's eyes lit up as well.

Conan, standing to the side, was almost speechless with admiration for Sonoko Suzuki.

Even before he shrunk, he was like this: completely obsessed with love, his mind was always filled with handsome men.

She herself was fine, since no one was interested in Sonoko.

Just don't lead Xiaolan astray!

Where do you think you're placing me, Shinichi Kudo?!

Conan followed their gaze and looked over, wondering who could be more handsome than him, Shinichi Kudo.

Huh? Isn't this his new neighbor?

Conan saw Toru Tono, whom he hadn't seen for a while.

According to Dr. Agasa, the main reason he and Tohno Toru couldn't meet was that Tohno Toru had been staying home all day lately and didn't go out, and he didn't know what he was doing.

Mysterious.

Moreover, objectively speaking, his neighbor might be a little more handsome than Shinichi Kudo.

But seeing how happily he was chatting with those ladies, Ran and Sonoko probably wouldn't be so tactless as to go and disturb them, right?

Conan looked at the two expectantly.

Then I saw Sonoko with a "I'm going to do it" look on her face, and she resolutely pulled Ran over.

Sonoko, come back!!

Chapter 9 Sweet Lemon Tea

Tohru Tono was also somewhat surprised by Sonoko and Ran's initiative in approaching him.

Although he knew that Sonoko Suzuki was a hopeless romantic, he was still surrounded by two wealthy women who were secretly competing and jealous of each other.

Honestly, most people wouldn't choose to come at this time, right?

Perhaps this is the confidence that comes with being a chaebol heiress.

Toru Tono expressed his understanding.

But that's fine, he'd long been annoyed by those two chattering women next to him.

Toru Tono subtly drew their gazes to Sonoko Suzuki, who was walking briskly towards them.

As expected, after seeing Sonoko Suzuki and remembering her identity, the two women rolled their eyes at him and gave him a look that was three parts resentment and seven parts envy, as if to say, "So she's climbed the social ladder." They whispered to each other for a while and then walked away.

They're smart enough to know what's good for them.

In fact, Sonoko Suzuki is a good match to date. After all, she is the daughter of a wealthy family, she is not unattractive, and she is also loyal.

The reason Tohno Toru doesn't like Sonoko is not only because he knows her gossipy nature too well, but also because he's afraid of being punched into space by Kyogoku Makoto to watch satellites. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so bad to live off her.

No, Tohru Tono never lives off women.

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Ran Mouri hadn't originally planned to come with Sonoko.

Although the handsome man was indeed quite good-looking, the two women surrounding him didn't seem like respectable people.

The probability of him being a scumbag is questionable.

But seeing Sonoko's eager look, Ran couldn't very well not follow.

She's practically a childhood friend, someone I grew up with. If she gets tricked by a scumbag, it could be dangerous.

I need to be the one to carefully vet my best friend's future boyfriend!

Sonoko Suzuki tidied her hair, took a deep breath, and walked up.

"Hello handsome, I'm Sonoko Suzuki."

"May I know your name?"

It's so stiff.

Tohru Tono looked her up and down and thought that the young lady's flirting skills were not very good, but her outfit was still okay, at least it was normal aesthetic.

That headband on her head is just so annoying no matter how you look at it.

He put on a warm, business-like smile: "Ah, you must be Sonoko, right? Your sister has mentioned you before, you are indeed very cute."

Tohno Toru extended his hand: "Nice to meet you. My name is Tohno Toru. It's an honor to meet you."

Sonoko looked up and met Toru Tono's sincere eyes. An unnatural blush flashed across her face, but she generously extended her hand and shook his.

"Huh? Do you know Sonoko's older sister?" Ran asked curiously from the side.

"I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Ayako once."

Toru Tono did indeed meet Ayako Suzuki, and as he said, they only met once.

They had only met once and didn't even know each other's names.

However, it's obvious that if he says that, others won't think the same way.

Sonoko Suzuki lowered her head, her face flushing, her mind filled with only the thought, "She's really cute."

I was complimented on my cuteness by a handsome guy, yay!

The atmosphere became awkward as the three of them stood there watching Sonoko exude a pink bubble of affection, completely baffled as to what she was thinking.

Fortunately, Ran was quite understanding and came forward to introduce herself to Tohru, which broke the awkward atmosphere.

"Hey, isn't that Conan?" After chatting with Ran for a few minutes, Tohru Tono pretended to just notice and looked at Conan, who was rolling his dead fish eyes to the side.

"Does Tono-san know Conan?" Ran looked at Conan, wondering how this kid had such a wide network of connections.

Conan was very well-behaved in front of Ran, grabbing her clothes and starting to chatter: "Yeah, yeah, I saw this older brother on the Shinkansen before, and he even treated our Detective Boys to ice cream!"

Sonoko, having cooled down from the heat, glanced at Conan after hearing their conversation.

Why didn't you tell me you knew someone?! It made me walk up to you like a lovesick fool.

Conan noticed her looking over, and as if he could hear Sonoko's thoughts, he glared back defiantly.

You didn't even give me a chance to speak!

The two exchanged glances that seemed to spark.

Xiaolan was speechless at her best friend's behavior.

Why do people of your age always argue with children?

Tohru Tono could only scratch his head: "Sonoko-san is really... full of energy."

......

After chatting for a while, the group realized that their destination was the bride's preparation room, so they went there together.

As soon as they entered, Xiaolan and the other two were so stunned by Matsumoto-sensei's appearance in a wedding dress that they were speechless.

"Oh, it's Mori-san and Suzuki-san! You're here!" Matsumoto Sayuri turned around, saw the group entering, and happily came over to ask, "How is it? Is it pretty?"

“It’s…it’s so beautiful, teacher.”

Ran and Sonoko spoke in unison.

Tohru Tono glanced at Conan, whose cheeks were also flushed.

You blush like a bubble teapot.

But it really does look good.

After observing for a while, Toru Tono felt that Matsumoto Sayuri, wearing a wedding dress, was at least above average in his aesthetic standards, which was quite good.

"Hey, is this Xiaolan's new boyfriend? Finally found that arrogant brat boring?"