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Fortunately, a year has passed and Nagi has grown quite a bit taller.

If this had happened last year, it would have been even worse.

"It's just an engagement. Until Nagi turns sixteen, we'll only be a couple in name only, not even lovers."

"In my understanding, the relationship between unmarried couples seems to be above that of lovers."

"For me, it's the opposite. Being engaged is just a formality, a mere agreement between the two parties that can be dissolved at any time."

Akemi Miyano smiled slightly and asked quite seriously:

"After saying all that, I only have one question: Do you like her?"

Hayami Shirou pondered for a few seconds, then shook his head slightly:

I refuse to answer that question.

"So that means you like it?"

I refuse to answer.

This is a question that cannot be answered.

As a world-renowned detective, it is absolutely impossible for him to fall in love with an underage girl.

However, if you answer that you don't like it, it goes against your true feelings and is considered a lie.

A famous detective never lies.

Therefore, before she turned sixteen, Hayami Shirou would never say he liked her, no matter the occasion.

"Understood, I won't ask anymore. Actually, you two are quite a good match, if we look at it two years from now."

"That's right, it's too early to get engaged now. To avoid this becoming public knowledge, we won't invite too many people to the engagement; just important relatives and friends from both sides will be there to witness it."

As they were talking, the apartment door suddenly opened, and Ai Haibara walked in from outside, followed by Hayate Ayasaki.

When Hayate Ayasaki saw Shirou Hayate sitting on the sofa, he looked suspicious and subconsciously took out his phone.

Seeing his expression, Hayami Shirou instantly understood what he was thinking and immediately ran over to snatch the phone.

"Xiao Sa, don't overthink it. Ms. Miyano Akemi is the client."

"Is that so? I thought Mr. Hayami betrayed the young lady at this crucial moment before the engagement."

"Am I that kind of person? After knowing each other for so long, I never thought that Xiao Sa would doubt my character."

"Because Miss Akemi is very beautiful, and the young lady is too young."

Ayasaki Hayate stole a glance at Miyano Akemi's expression and, sensing that it wasn't what she had expected, breathed a sigh of relief.

"I trust Mr. Hayami, can you please return my phone to me?"

"Here you go. Also, I want to emphasize that you are my assistant, not the Sanzenin family's butler. There's no need for you to report everything to them."

"But my sister told me to keep an eye on Mr. Hayami, saying that if Mr. Hayami falls in love with someone else, the young lady will cry very sadly."

"I am a person who keeps my promises very much. I never break my promises. If I say it will be two years, then it will be two years."

"Didn't Mr. Hayami say he was going to the Sanzenin residence when he left home this morning? Why did he end up here?"

"If I go to the Sanzenin family's house, they'll definitely drag me around all day. Before that, I should finish my work for today."

"In that case, I'll take care of the rest of the work. Mr. Hayami, please hurry to the Sanzenin residence."

"Why do you seem more enthusiastic than I am? What benefits did they give you?"

Hayami Shirou chuckled, shook his head and sighed, then turned to look at Haibara Ai:

"Haibara, you just got back from Kudo's place. How is he now?"

“I’ve already sent Ayumi and the others away, and they’re studying now.” Ai Haibara thought for a moment, then added, “Ran is helping him.”

"It's not exam season yet, is it?"

"I heard that Teitan Junior High School prepared an exam just for him. If he passes, he can get a high school diploma."

"Huh...? He's not going to take the college entrance exam?"

"Yes. They say a high school education is enough to be a detective."

"Haha... Same here."

Indeed, detective work is a profession with a high degree of freedom, so a high level of education is not necessary; a high school diploma is sufficient.

If you feel your knowledge is insufficient, you can study on your own, or attend short-term or evening classes.

Chapter 427 This is the best choice

Chapter 427, Section 428: This is the best choice

As she spoke, Ai Haibara noticed the document on the table, and her gaze lingered on it for a few seconds without her noticing.

what is this?

A few seconds later, a sense of surprise rose in her heart, and she couldn't help but look at her older sister, Miyano Akemi.

Five years ago, she had also heard about her sister's relationship with Shuichi Akai.

I heard that the two were very close and almost became lovers.

However, the two did not end up together because Shuichi Akai's FBI identity was exposed.

Unexpectedly, Shuichi Akai was actually her and her sister's cousin.

When did my sister make that request to Hayami? I've never heard her mention it.

"Haibara, did Kudo just say how he plans to resolve Conan's situation?"

"It seems they're preparing for a funeral."

"Death can solve all your troubles, but isn't that a bit much?"

"This is the best way."

Ai Haibara sighed softly, then said again:

"Moreover, Conan has indeed left this world."

"It may indeed be a good idea, but this approach is far too selfish."

Hayami Shirou was not satisfied with this.

Reasonable does not mean justifiable. Conan's death can prevent everyone who knows him from investigating his whereabouts.

But not many people know the inside story, and those who do know him will be extremely heartbroken.

With that in mind, Hayami Shirou took the initiative to dial Kudo Shinichi's number.

At first, it indicated that the call was busy, and it took five or six minutes to get connected.

"Kudo, how do you plan to resolve the Conan issue?"

"I was just on the phone contacting people to resolve this matter. Do you want to attend? Conan's funeral."

"When?"

"Tomorrow."

Why are you in such a rush?

"Sigh... Although Ayumi and the others aren't very smart, we still need to make some preparations to avoid arousing their suspicion."

Shinichi Kudo paused for a moment, then sighed:

"Besides those three, Conan knows many other people."

"Since we're going to hold a funeral anyway, let's just settle things with everyone at once."

"I've set Conan's time of death as three days in advance."

Hayami Shirou remained silent for a few seconds before speaking:

"How will you die?"

"Car accident, that's the most common way to die."

"Where is the murderer? A car accident that kills a child will definitely make the news, so it's obviously abnormal that there are no traces at all."

"I've already thought of this. I'll explain it using my background. Conan was actually an accidental product of my mother's drunkenness, and the news was forcibly suppressed."

"I don't think you've discussed this with Ms. Yukiko, have you?"

"No need to discuss it, I will apologize to my mom afterwards."

"What time tomorrow? Where?"

"Wait a moment, I'll send a group text message to everyone in a bit."

"I'll ask you one last time, are you sure you want to hold such a hasty funeral?"

"Ah...this is the best way."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Hayami Shirou sighed and turned his gaze to Haibara Ai.

"Kudo is holding Conan's funeral tomorrow, you guys will probably go, right?"

"So soon? I never expected to be attending Conan's funeral. How... amazing."

While reflecting on her feelings, Akemi Miyano secretly glanced at her younger sister.

Not long after her release from prison, she noticed that her younger sister had a strong liking for Conan.