Ke Xue: I have a knife, and you still dare to fight me?

This time she chose a shorter one.

Ever since she heard the story of Kurokawasaki's Moonburst attack on Gin from her sister last night, she has developed some interest in kendo.

For some reason, the moment she picked up the knife, some cringeworthy lines and actions popped into her head.

She patted her head, dispelling these strange thoughts.

Ai Haibara picked up a bamboo sword and began wildly swinging it at the straw man in front of her.

She felt that her swing was quite skillful.

But in Kurokawa Saki's eyes, it was utterly unbearable to look at.

I bet I could have been much quicker and more powerful at peeling rapeseed flowers with a stick when I was a kid than she is now.

That's right, Kurokawasaki Tsuki woke up and was standing on the living room balcony, quietly watching Ai Haibara wave her arms wildly.

He had already woken up when Ai Haibara pushed the door open and came in, but he just pretended to be asleep without opening his eyes.

I never expected to wake up to such a wonderful show. Does this mean Ai Haibara isn't planning to continue being a Conan fan?

They've actually started playing with knives.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki stroked his chin, imagining that it would be quite interesting if Ai Haibara chased after Gin with a sword in hand.

After waving her arms around haphazardly, Ai Haibara felt herself starting to sweat slightly; the midday sun was already quite strong.

However, when she turned around and saw someone standing on the balcony, stroking their chin thoughtfully, she was completely stunned.

She lowered her head abruptly, her face instantly turning red.

"When did you wake up?"

"He just woke up."

"Have you seen it all?"

"Yes, I saw it all. I think you swung pretty well."

Kurokawasaki Tsuki walked down from the balcony.

He casually pulled a bamboo knife from the sword holder.

He squatted down in front of Ai Haibara.

"I think you have a lot of room for improvement and are a promising talent."

Seeing the serious expression on Kurokawasaki Tsuki's face, Haibara Ai turned her head away somewhat embarrassed.

"really?"

"Yes, but the most important things for a swordsman are confidence and determination, and the courage to face everything, so..."

Kurokawasaki Tsuki suddenly raised his voice: "Raise your head right now!"

Ai Haibara shuddered and abruptly raised her head.

Her rosy cheeks are so cute.

"Very good, very energetic. Come on, let me teach you how to play. My classes are ones that many people can't get even if they pay money. You should cherish them."

As he spoke, Kurokawa Saki began to teach her the most basic knife grip and stance.

Ai Haibara grasped it quite quickly, which surprised Kurokawasaki Tsuki.

Could she really be a hidden genius in swordsmanship?

"Ai, I think you might really be a genius. This time you really mean it."

Ai Haibara felt a little embarrassed by what was said, but then she realized what it meant.

Is this for real?

What did he mean by that?!

"In that case, I'll teach you some footwork."

With Kurokawasaki Tsuki's personal instruction, Haibara Ai quickly began to understand.

"You keep practicing. It's getting late. I'm going to cook. You must be hungry by now."

"I understand, Kurokawa."

Then, Ai Haibara received the same treatment as Conan.

A sharp rap on the head.

"You're so disrespectful. If you won't call me 'brother,' you should at least call me 'teacher' this time."

Ai Haibara touched her forehead, hesitated for a moment, and finally whispered, "I understand, Kurokawa-sensei."

"I didn't hear what you said."

Seeing Kurokawasaki Tsuki leaning against the wall picking his ear, she knew that he must have heard her and was doing it on purpose.

"No, I didn't say anything."

"Really? I clearly heard you talking."

"I'm talking to Big Yellow."

"hehe."

Kurokawasaki Tsuki stopped teasing her.

After lunch, we rested for a while.

Ai Haibara actually started practicing her steps diligently again.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki sat on the balcony, watching Haibara Ai practice diligently, and asked, "Aren't you hot?"

Ai Haibara shook her head, glistening beads of sweat dripping onto the ground.

"By the way, what makes you interested in kendo?"

Ai Haibara paused for a moment, not quite sure why she had become interested in kendo.

Ever since she heard what her sister had said that night, she had been fantasizing about how wonderful it would be if one day she could stand in front of her sister and brandish a sharp blade at the people of the organization...

"I, I don't know either."

"That won't do. Without a purpose, wielding a sword is soulless. You must be clear about why you are wielding the sword."

Ai Haibara hesitated for a moment.

"For...for myself, is that alright?"

Kurokawa Tsuki felt that this wasn't entirely her true thought, but he didn't force her to say it.

"Of course, as long as you have a purpose. Sometimes, a person must have a belief, and a swordsman is no exception."

After a moment of contemplation, Ai Haibara nodded.

"I see."

"Okay, let's continue then."

Kurokawa Tsuki didn't teach her anything else; trying to do too much at once would be counterproductive.

I continued to help her reinforce the knife grip, posture, and footwork she had learned earlier.

Ai Haibara practiced until sunset.

"Are you ok?"

"what?"

"Aren't you tired?"

"It's acceptable. I often get some training within the organization."

"I see. Anyway, today's training is almost over, it's time to rest."

Kurokawa Saki casually tossed the bamboo sword back into the sword case.

"Let me get a bamboo knife custom-made for you tomorrow, a bamboo knife that's just for you."

Ai Haibara nodded emphatically: "Okay!"

Back inside, Ai Haibara washed her hands and came out to find that Tsuki Kurokawasaki was neither in the living room nor in the kitchen.

His room door was open, and Ai Haibara slipped into the room, finding Tsuki Kurokawa on the computer searching for something.

"Are you looking for something?"

"Picking out TV series for Bourbon."

"..."

Xiao Rizi is a country that never lacks imagination.

Especially on the path of exploring the bizarre and exotic underworld.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki quickly selected several films that were comparable to the corruption of the Cthulhu Gods.

Touko, this is the one I searched for with great difficulty.

I really hope you'll listen patiently to the end.

After fulfilling Amuro Tooru's viewing needs, Kurokawasaki Tsuki went to prepare dinner.

Ai Haibara, who was standing to the side, was quite curious about the movie he had chosen.

I secretly watched it for a while.

It's a bit of a shock.

My ears and eyes feel polluted.

Okay, I shouldn't be curious.

The next day.

Ai Haibara sat on the Shinkansen, yawning.

Today I'm taking her to have a bamboo knife custom-made; Kurokawa Sakizuki already made the arrangements last night.

The destination is Kyoto.

"You were chatting with your sister until late again last night?"

"It wasn't that late."

"Let me guess, a little after two o'clock?"

"more or less."

"If you do this again, I'm going to unplug your phone line."

Ai Haibara revealed her crescent-shaped eyes.

"You are a bad person."

"Say what you will, there's still plenty of time. If you're sleepy, you can take a nap first."

"It's okay, I can still manage."

"alright."

Not long after, Kurokawasaki felt a furry head resting on his arm.

Ai Haibara ultimately couldn't hold on.

"We're about to arrive in Kyoto..."

The announcements for the Shinkansen stations began.

Ai Haibara slowly opened her eyes.

After her mind went blank for a while, she realized that she had actually fallen asleep leaning against Kurokawasaki Tsuki.

Ai Haibara instantly lost her composure, her mind going blank once again.

"Are you still asleep? It's time to get off the bus. Let's go."

"well……"