Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

"But that's the problem. I never said it myself, but another guy beat me to it. That guy has been pursuing Xiaolan openly and secretly, and I was also turned into this state by those men in black. Xiaolan has wanted to see me many times, but I just can't see her, which disappoints her time and time again."

As her disappointment in me grew, her feelings for that guy deepened. Now, when people joke about the two of them, Xiaolan doesn't strongly object anymore. If this continues, I'm afraid Xiaolan will be snatched away.

His voice was so low and dejected that he could hardly contain himself, and his face was almost buried in his chest.

Hearing this, Dr. Agasa sighed. Feelings are the most unpredictable thing. No matter how good the feelings are, they cannot withstand the erosion of time, let alone be replaced by someone else.

Shinichi was very smart from a young age, and he could easily solve difficult and complex cases, as well as various profound and unpredictable deductions.

However, he is very oblivious when it comes to relationships. Yukiko is absolutely right about this; Shinichi is just too passive. If he were more proactive, Ran would already be his girlfriend.

With Xiaolan's gentle and kind nature, once she agrees to his request, she will never change her mind.

However, Shinichi just doesn't take the initiative, and now someone even more outstanding than him has appeared, always by Ran's side, constantly spending time with her, and actively pushing their relationship forward. The worst part is that Shinichi is now unable to show himself.

In that case, the situation has indeed reached a very dangerous point.

"Shinichi, is the person you're talking about the Miyazaki Yu you mentioned to me? The young man who won the title of swordsman?"

Conan nodded seriously: "It's this guy. I'm confident in competing with others, but this person is just too terrifying."

I witnessed the battle in which he became the new swordsman. The swordsmen were so powerful that if they really went all out, they could even charge into a fully armed army.

Moreover, his learning and judgment abilities far surpass those of ordinary people. Several times when I faced him, I felt completely seen through. Just one glance from him could make my heart race for a long time. I have absolutely no confidence in this person.

Professor Agasa could only shake his head after hearing this. As expected, he was a formidable opponent. He even wondered if he were a girl, he would know what to choose.

But at this moment, what this kid needs most is comfort; he can't afford to dampen his spirits at this time.

So he smiled and said, "Hey Shinichi, don't be so pessimistic. Ran isn't dating him yet, is she? Just take the initiative and call her a few more times. Maybe she'll change her mind. After all, you two are childhood friends. After all these years, her feelings for you are still very deep. If you take the initiative, you might be able to salvage the relationship."

"what?"

Shinichi Kudo, who was casually listening to the words of comfort, was suddenly slightly surprised, because among a pile of letters to his father, there was actually a letter addressed to him.

It was a letter from the famous architect Teiji Moriya, inviting him to an afternoon tea party and hoping that he could bring a friend along.

This left him feeling quite helpless. He was now like a child and couldn't participate anymore. But then he thought that if Kogoro Mouri went, he could go along too. So he dialed Ran's number that night.

"Shinichi, where have you been all this time? You haven't shown up at all!"

Hearing Shinichi Kudo's voice again, Ran felt a mix of emotions. She had witnessed Miyazaki Yu's care and love for her all this time; he had even fought off armed thugs with a bamboo sword to save her mother.

Later, they helped her countless times and took meticulous care of her. Xiaolan had to admit that she had come to like this feeling of being protected and cared for.

Just as Sonoko said, Xiaoyu's feelings for her were so obvious that even a fool could sense them, which made her very conflicted for a time.

"Xiao Lan, I've been dealing with some tricky cases, which is why I haven't been able to show up. I'm so sorry. By the way, someone invited me to an afternoon event, but I still have a case to investigate, so I really can't."

Could Uncle Shihe go in my place? Oh, and what about that kid who lives with you, Conan? Let him come too. The invitation says we can bring friends."

Ran frowned and said, "Shinichi, I can agree to your request, but you can't refuse to go to the midnight movie with me next Sunday. I have something I want to tell you, something very important. If you don't come, you'll definitely regret it!"

Conan wanted to refuse, but he couldn't bring himself to say it, as if a stone was stuck in his throat.

A voice reminded him that if he rejected Xiaolan now, the consequences would be severe.

So he had no choice but to agree, but his unease only grew stronger.

Watching Ran hang up the phone, Kogoro Mouri sighed softly. As a father, he fully understood his daughter's feelings.

Both of them are outstanding young men, especially Miyazaki Yu, whose abilities are enough to make him a good match for any girl. However, as a father, he only hopes that his daughter can be happy, and he can't care about anything else.

But he still spoke up, "Ran, I see you've prepared a red sweater. Is it for that kid Shinichi Kudo?"

Ran blushed slightly: "It's for him. Next Sunday is Shinichi's birthday, and I want to give him a gift."

Kogoro sighed: "Ran, although I don't understand love among young people like you, I hope you can make your own decision. After all, there are two boys who like you, which is a good thing, but also a bad thing. I don't want you to get hurt because of love, so you have to make a decision."

Xiao Lan was stunned. Her father, who had always been indifferent to everything, had actually said such a thing.

"I understand, Dad. This time, I really want to make a decision, if that person continues to disappoint me."

Chapter 189 A Firm Will

And so things unfolded just as they did in the original story.

Kogoro Mouri, along with Ran and Conan, attended Teiji Moriya's tea party. Under Teiji Moriya's prompting, Ran learned that she and Shinichi Kudo were going to see a midnight movie together the following Sunday.

This gave Teiji Moriya an opportunity to deal with Shinichi Kudo, and a conspiracy to confront Shinichi Kudo was quietly unfolding.

On the day of the date, Ran left home with a nervous heart. However, instead of heading directly to the Beika City Hall, she went to Miyazaki Yu's house.

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu had just finished a training session, and the little girl Rena was practicing with a bamboo sword in a corner. When she saw Ran walk in, Rena couldn't help but be very happy.

"It's Sister Xiaolan!"

Miyazaki Yu looked at Ran and smiled slightly: "Ran looks beautiful today. Are you going on a date?"

She sighed inwardly, "Ran, Ran, are you still going to find Shinichi Kudo? But you're destined to be disappointed; that guy is gone forever."

Xiao Lan lowered her head slightly and said, "Xiao Yu, I have something to tell you. Can we go to your study?"

Miyazaki Yu was somewhat surprised, but then agreed. After the two went to the study together, Xiao Lan was silent for a while before mustering up her courage.

"Xiaoyu, after spending the past six months together, I can feel your care for me, and I am very happy. But as you know, Shinichi and I are childhood friends, we grew up together, and I have always had some vague feelings for Shinichi."

"And Sonoko likes you too. She always tells me, 'Ran, I really like Miyazaki. The way he wields his sword is so cool. It's impossible not to be moved at first glance. Besides, Sonoko is my best friend.'"

Hearing this, Miyazaki Yu sighed deeply. So Ran still can't forget that guy?

He immediately said, "Xiao Lan, I understand what you mean, but I don't want you to say these things."

Xiaolan suddenly raised her face and smiled, "You think I'm going to refuse you? You're wrong. The reason I came to find you is because I can't do this."

Shinichi is indeed very good. He is smart, brave, and has a strong sense of justice. He is the best detective.

But I never said that I had to like him. This time, I asked Shinichi out to make it clear to him that he has never said he likes me, and he has never put me in an important position. All he likes is reasoning and solving cases.

That time in New York, he left me alone in order to solve a case. I knew what was going on, and what happened afterward confirmed my judgment time and time again. Even now, he is no longer by my side because of his investigation.

He has already given me his answer, so naturally I must make my own judgment.

"Xiao Lan!"

Miyazaki Yu felt a surge of excitement; his subtle pursuit had finally yielded results!

Has the scales in Xiaolan's heart, this gentle angel, finally begun to tip in her favor?

"That's great, Xiaolan!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward and pulled the girl into his arms. The girl had a slender waist, and a warm and cozy fragrance wafted over, making Miyazaki Yu feel very happy.

The girl blushed instantly when he held her in his arms, and after a moment of stunned silence, she came to her senses.

"Xiaoyu, let go of me, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Miyazaki Yu was a little confused, not knowing what the girl wanted to say, so he could only let go of her.

Xiaolan hurriedly straightened her clothes and glared at him fiercely, but because she was too cute, she had no intimidating power at all, and Miyazaki Yu still stared intently at her.

"I do want to make things clear with Shinichi, but that doesn't mean I have to be with you. Sonoko likes you so much, she's my best friend. Unless one day Sonoko says she doesn't like you anymore, I won't compete with her for you."

As she spoke, her eyes were filled with stubbornness as she looked at him, which made Miyazaki Yu's heart tremble.

"What a silly girl," Miyazaki Yu's eyes softened. Even at a time like this, she was still thinking of others, afraid that her actions might hurt her friends. She always put others first.

Who wouldn't love a girl like that?

He suddenly reached out and leaned against the wall, making a "wall slam" motion, pulling the girl into his arms.

"If you care about Sonoko so much, then I'm doomed. If I accept Sonoko, and she comes up with the same idea as you, like 'unless Ran stops loving you one day,' then I'll be in big trouble."

For example, if one day I wanted both Sonoko and you, what would you think?

Xiaolan was taken aback at first, then blushed and said angrily, "If you're this fickle, I don't want you."

But a chill ran through her: "Wouldn't it be too shameful for Sonoko, Koyu, and me to live together?"

He was about to open the door and run out, but then he turned back.

"The place I'm going to see a movie tonight is Beika City Hall. It would be even better if you could pick me up."

As she opened the door, she saw the little girl Rena eavesdropping. When the little girl saw Ran rush out, she was filled with embarrassment.

"I wasn't eavesdropping; I just arrived."

Ran couldn't help but snort softly, "Rena has learned bad things from bad people."

With that, he turned and ran outside, quickly disappearing from sight.

Seeing Miyazaki Yu's unfriendly expression, the little girl quickly changed the subject.

"Miyazaki-nii is amazing! I was saying before that Ran-neechan and Shinichi Kudo had a deep relationship, but I didn't expect that you would still manage to steal her away."

Miyazaki Yu couldn't help but give the unruly little girl a roasted chestnut with her finger, causing her to cover her head and cry in pain.

"What do you mean by 'playing the corner'? Xiaolan and that guy have never even started anything, I know that very well, and Xiaolan and I are childhood sweethearts, okay?"

There is no truth under the power of authority, so the little girl could only nod and say, "Yes, yes, but Sister Xiaolan has not agreed to be your girlfriend. Even if she rejected that great detective, you still have a long way to go."

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Actually, it can already be considered a success."

He knew Xiaolan well. Although she was gentle and kind, she also had her own principles. Once she made up her mind about something, she would never change it.

Although she didn't agree on the surface, her words were quite clear: as long as Xiaolan had him in her heart, even if they weren't officially boyfriend and girlfriend, Xiaolan's heart already belonged to him.

Just then, his expression suddenly changed. He remembered that the place Xiaolan had mentioned for watching the movie was the Mika City Hall. He suddenly recalled that in the original timeline, a very important event had taken place there.

And if I'm not mistaken, it happened today!

A lot of exciting things will happen in just one day, and I should do something about it.

Chapter 190 Explosion Crisis (3rd update!)

"What? You stole those plastic bombs?"

At Professor Agasa's house, Conan received a phone call from Teiji Moriya, who was using a voice changer. During the call, Moriya immediately admitted that he had stolen explosives from the Japanese gunpowder depot and intended to use them to destroy some targets.

This nearly made Conan explode with anger, but since the enemy was in the dark while he was in the light, no matter how furious he was, he could only suppress it for the time being. After giving the other party his contact information, the other party revealed an even more shocking piece of news.

"You can come to the Tsugawa Green Park with your mobile phone now. If you don't come, those children will die."

"A child will die?" Conan's expression changed drastically. The other person used a voice changer to cover their voice, yet they could accurately recount the robbery of the gunpowder depot. This was definitely not a prank, but a premeditated act!