Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

But after sighing, Kudo Shinichi gathered his spirits again.

"However, the police have publicly stated that they will do their utmost to apprehend the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts,' and at the strong recommendation of Inspector Megure, my father has joined as an advisor. This will make it much easier for us to obtain intelligence on the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts.'"

"us?"

Facing the confused Lan Ke, Kudo Shinichi puffed out his chest proudly.

"Of course~ After all, Narukami, didn't you say you wanted to be my 'Watson'?"

As Kudo Shinichi asked the question, Lan Ke also remembered the first time they worked together and he almost got hit because the other party was too impulsive.

Should he complain?

Although his reaction ability is not bad, he seems to be born as a "weak stick".

but--

"It's no problem for me to help, but because of my part-time job, I may not be able to participate every time..."

"No problem~ After all, Watson doesn't appear every time~"

Kudo Shinichi was undoubtedly referring to 'the number of times Hua Sheng appeared in the Sherlock Holmes stories', but his idea was simpler.

In his opinion, Lan Ke was a person who was both "enthusiastic" and "arrogant". Although he said these things, he would definitely come to help if he really needed it, just like he did last time.

Originally, Lan Ke had no intention of refusing. After all, having an extra source of information was a good thing. However, he also didn't want to appear too enthusiastic, so as not to arouse Kudo Shinichi's suspicion.

Perhaps noticing that Lan Ke was unwilling to say more about this matter, Mao Lilan suddenly spoke.

"Shinichi, you never stop talking about this kind of thing~"

After habitually complaining to Kudo Shinichi, she turned to look at Lan Ke.

"We're officially off to vacation tomorrow. What are your plans for summer vacation, Narukami-kun?"

When this matter was mentioned, Kudo Shinichi suddenly realized it, and at the same time secretly sighed in his heart, "As expected of Ran, she is really thoughtful."

Why do I feel this way?

The answer is very simple, because Lan Ke’s identity is quite special.

As one of the very few people who knew about Lan Ke's "family background", Kudo Shinichi knew very well that Lan Ke would not be able to return to his hometown even during the holidays. At the same time, no matter how good Jotaro Kujo was to Lan Ke, Lan Ke was just a boarding student after all, and probably didn't have many choices during the summer vacation.

But Lan Ke's answer surprised the other party.

"Any plans? We'll probably be in Izu for a while tomorrow, right?"

"Eh? Izu?"

Looking at the somewhat surprised Mao Li Ran, Lan Ke simply explained.

"Mr. Kujo had to attend an academic conference in Izu. He happened to hear that I was interested in diving, so he took me with him. I plan to take the diving license exam if conditions permit."

"A diving license? It's certainly a good option if you're interested. I got one myself after all... Oh, right, Lan!"

Because of Lan Ke's words, Mao Lilan, who suddenly became interested in "diving", looked at Kudo Shinichi with a puzzled look, as if she didn't quite understand why the other party suddenly called her.

"Why don't we go together? I have a diving license, so I can help Ming Shang when he practices diving. Didn't you say you're interested in the ocean too, Ran?"

It was indeed a bit beyond Lan Ke's expectations that Kudo Shinichi also planned to come along, but what surprised Lan Ke even more was the reaction of Mouri Ran. The other party did not agree directly?

"But, won't this affect your vacation plans, Shinichi? I remember you go to Hawaii every summer vacation, right?"

In response to Mao Lilan's questioning, Kudo Shinichi's eyes flickered for a moment.

Mao Lilan doesn’t understand, but Lan Ke understands it too well!

It is obvious that Kudo Shinichi hopes to spend some time with Maori Rando during the summer vacation.

After all, after being stimulated by Lan Ke, although Kudo Shinichi still did not confess his feelings, he was at least much more proactive than before. This can be regarded as the influence of Lan Ke, right?

"I'm not going to work, there's no need to rush these two days..."

Ran Mouri didn't think much about it. When she heard what Shinichi Kudo said, she smiled and nodded.

"Well, I'll go back and tell Dad."

Seeing that Ran Mouri did not object, Kudo Shinichi silently clenched his fist in his heart, but when he saw Lan Ke with an "auntie smile" on her face, he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, just like a cat that pushed the mug off the table and was caught in the act.

Fortunately, Lan Ke didn't say much, but just patted him on the shoulder. Kudo Shinichi felt a little helpless about this, but he could do nothing about it...

Chapter 7 Ming Shang, stay after school.

Although they still need to report to school today, the classes and exams have ended, so the class is obviously a bit less noisy today. However, Lan Ke, as usual, lies on the table like a salted fish, thinking hard about what to do after school.

Firstly, his relationship with Busujima Saeko is somewhat complicated. Although they are not lovers, Busujima Saeko's statement undoubtedly shows her affection for him, and it should be quite high. After all, most people would never accept the idea of ​​a 'harem'.

The second is Lucy. Although she did not express it as explicitly as Busujima Saeko, judging from her attitude towards Busujima Saeko, she should also have a good impression of her.

But the problem lies here. Fortunately for Saeko Busujima, the other party already knows his "ambition" and said that as long as Lan Ke can get her approval, she is willing to accept everything about Lan Ke...including Lan Ke's "ambition".

But Lucy didn't know this, and she wasn't sure how to handle their meeting later...

"Narukami-san?"

The sudden call made Lan Ke startled, and then he suddenly woke up when he saw Fujimura Daiga standing in front of him.

In fact, with Lan Ke's strength, it is impossible for ordinary people to approach him without any knowledge, but the problem is that Fujimura Taiga is not an ordinary person. In addition, Lan Ke has a good impression of him, so he instinctively will not be wary of him, which leads to this situation.

Looking at the astonishment on Lan Ke's face, Fujimura Taiga unconsciously recalled the scenes she heard and saw outside the "dojo" after school yesterday. Although she was already 24 years old, she had no experience in love and her cheeks instinctively blushed, but fortunately, no one else knew what she was thinking.

"Even though the holidays are about to begin, we're still at school. Narukami is really slacking off! Come to my office before you go to the Kendo Club!"

Looking at Fujimura Taiga, whose cheeks were slightly flushed and seemed a little angry, Lan Ke nodded with some bad intention.

As for the others, they just laughed in a good-natured manner.

After all, everyone knows that as long as there is no violation of principle, Fujimura Taiga will not be really angry. They are more lamenting Lan Ke's "bad luck". After all, as the holiday approaches, it is not only Lan Ke who is slacking off in class, but also Kudo Shinichi who is thinking about how to arrange a "beach vacation".

It was just that Lan Ke happened to be caught.

And Fujimura Taiga turned around and walked back to the podium as usual.

"Although I really don't want to say these things before the holiday to spoil the fun, I must remind everyone again to be careful when you are out and about. Got it?"

Unlike other teachers who gave long speeches, Fujimura Taiga did not waste any words after finishing his business, and everyone in the class responded loudly and happily.

"understood!!"

"Okay! School's over!!"

As Fujimura Taiga opened the classroom door and walked outside, the class suddenly became noisier.

Some people picked up their already packed bags and rushed out, while others walked together with friends, seemingly planning to spend the afternoon together. Of course, more of them were asking each other about their vacation time, and it was obvious that they were planning to go out and play together during the vacation.

And Suzuki Sonoko also came over naturally.

"Lan, do you have time during the holidays?"

"Hmm~ Apart from the Karate Club training, I'm pretty much free. Oh! By the way, we're going to Izu together tomorrow... Sonoko, what about you?"

"Let me check my memo~ I have a few parties during the holiday that I can't postpone... Hmm? No! Xiaolan, you and that guy are going to Izu alone?!"

Suzuki Sonoko, who hadn't taken it too seriously at first, seemed to have a slow reaction time and it took her a while to realize something was wrong. As for the "that guy" she was talking about, Mouri Ran naturally understood it and her cheeks suddenly turned red.

"Of course not! Dad will definitely come! And there will be Narukami-san and Kujo-san's family too..."

Suzuki Sonoko sighed when she heard what Maori Ran said. She had thought that coward Kudo Shinichi had finally mustered up the courage!

But since this isn't a world for two...

"It just so happens that I have nothing to do for a while. How about I come with you?"

"That would be great, but Narukami-san..."

Although Ran Mouri really wanted to go out and play with Suzuki Sonoko, the initiator of this "travel plan" was Lan Ke, so she was reluctant to agree.

Fortunately, Lan Ko, who had been sitting next to him, made an 'O' at this time.

"Of course, no problem. After all, the more people there are, the more lively it is~"

"Hehe~ Narukami, you're not being honest~ But feel free to look forward to my swimsuit, right?"

"..."

Facing the confident Suzuki Sonoko, Lan Ke fell into a strange silence, and Suzuki Sonoko suddenly became angry.

Although she is not interested in Lan Ke, and now she only likes the 'Phantom Thief of Hearts Doctor-sama', as a 'young girl (as she calls herself)', how can she be happy when someone expresses disdain so blatantly?

Faced with the "aggressive" Suzuki Sonoko, Lan Ke, who had agreed with Kudo Shinichi to confirm whether to go together in the evening, also stood up quickly.

"I went to Mr. Fujimura's place!"

After saying that, Lan Ke ran out of the classroom, leaving Suzuki Sonoko in the classroom in "helpless rage".

On the other side, Lan Ke slowed down his pace after walking out of the classroom and began to think about another thing.

Based on his understanding of Fujimura Taiga, he shouldn't be really angry just now, so why did he suddenly call him to the office?

Could it be because of the matter of "protecting the observation student"?

But didn't Jotaro Kujo already apply for the travel documents?

Although he was full of doubts, he still knocked on the closed office door, and then -

"come in."

Hearing the familiar voice, Lan Ke pushed the door open and saw Fujimura Daihe standing by the window with his back to him.

What surprised Lan Ke was that Fujimura Taiga, who was usually very energetic and seemed to have endless energy, was unexpectedly silent today. It was not until a while later that Lan Ke heard the other party's reminder.

"Close the office door first."

Although Fujimura Taiga didn't say anything, Lan Ke felt that the atmosphere in the room seemed a little depressing for some reason?

Lan Ke also slowed down his breathing almost instinctively until Fujimura Taiga turned around.

Perhaps because he was used to Fujimura Taiga's carefree personality, when he saw Fujimura Taiga with a serious expression, even though he was mentally prepared, Lan Ke still felt an involuntary "skimp" in his heart.

As expected, after turning around, Fujimura Taiga first glanced at the office door before walking towards Lan Ke in a "menacing" manner.

It's strange to say, although she is almost a head shorter than Lan Ke, she has an indescribable sense of oppression at this moment. But perhaps she feels that it is a little lacking in dignity to raise her head to speak, so she stopped at a distance of nearly half a meter from Lan Ke.

Being stared at by the other party, Lan Ke felt as if he was being stared at by a large predator, and his heartbeat instinctively accelerated. The other party was also staring at Lan Ke's eyes, as if he wanted to use this method to determine Lan Ke's thoughts.

And just then, she suddenly spoke.

"Narukami-kun..."

"exist!!"

"I'm not very good at speaking, so I'll just speak my mind without beating around the bush!"

"Yesterday I went to the Kendo Club Dojo to check on the installation of the tatami mats, and I happened to hear what you and Saeko were saying..."

If Lan Ke was just nervous before, then after hearing Fujimura Taiga's words, Lan Ke instantly felt his heart rise to his throat.

Was heard?!

It shouldn't be possible, right?

He was always alert yesterday... No, just like when he was fishing just now and Fujimura Taiga touched him but he didn't feel anything. Maybe there are not many people in this world who can hide from his perception, but Fujimura Taiga is definitely one of them.

Could it be that Fujimura Taiga 'also' discovered his identity?

This possibility cannot be ruled out. After all, even Busujima Saeko could detect his "clues". It is not unacceptable that the stronger Fujimura Taiga could find something abnormal. After all, Lan Ke's kendo can be said to have been learned from the other party.

Compared to Busujima Saeko, Fujimura Taiga is closer to the identity of "master".

Even if the other party couldn't confirm his identity from his swordsmanship, as long as they had suspicions, and then combined with what he said yesterday...

Seeing Lan Ke's increasingly serious expression, Fujimura Taiga's heart also skipped a beat.

"Could it be that Narukami and Saeko are really in the dojo..."

Thinking of this, Fujimura Taiga unconsciously calmed his breathing before speaking again.

"I was also your age, so I can fully understand the thoughts of boys and girls at that age. Therefore, I will not object like others, but I think at least in school... huh?"

"Ok?"

Fujimura Taiga noticed halfway through her words that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and when she saw Lan Ke's expression of surprise and relief, she immediately realized what was going on.

It turns out that Lan Ke’s expression just now was not because of what he did with Busujima Saeko?

But then Fujimura Taiga couldn't help but have a question.