Chapter 183: You

Hoshino Ki stared steadily at Mouri Ran and said:

"You are very beautiful!"

"Eh!"

A breeze blew by.

A head of black, beautiful hair danced in the wind.

Mouri Ran’s phoenix eyebrows, a pair of beautiful eyes filled with affection.

A straight, delicate nose, slightly flushed cheeks.

Cherry lips that breathed like orchids, an oval face that was very beautiful, skin as fair as frost and snow.

Hoshino Ki’s single compliment instantly stunned Mouri Ran.

The young girl’s thoughts were exposed to the air in an instant.

She secretly glanced at Hoshino Ki’s handsome face.

Then her gaze dropped to Hoshino Ki’s hands.

Long, slender, and well-defined fingers.

The veins on the back of his hands were clearly visible.

Those hands rested lazily by Hoshino Ki’s pant legs.

In the strong contrast between the blue school uniform and the fair skin.

It gave a very strong visual stimulation.

Mouri Ran’s eyes suddenly darkened:

"Does Hoshino-kun often compliment people like this?"

How to put this...

Hoshino Ki’s dark eyes paused.

"No!"

It was indeed his first time complimenting someone like this during the day!

As for the night...

He didn't remember!

Mouri Ran seemed very satisfied.

She knew Hoshino Ki’s personality.

Usually silent, he really didn't seem like the type to go around complimenting people.

"Let's go!"

Mouri Ran came to Hoshino Ki’s side and walked with him.

This act drew envious and jealous gazes from many girls!

But not a single girl dared to stand up and protest.

The reason was...

None of them could beat Mouri Ran.

Mouri Ran’s title as a karate champion was famous in school.

Who dared to come and fight her for him?

Did they not want to live?

The day’s classes ended quickly.

Hoshino Ki packed his school bag.

"Hoshino-kun, shall we go shopping at the mall?"

Without waiting for Hoshino Ki to agree.

Mouri Ran grabbed his arm and walked toward the door.

Hoshino Ki didn't change his expression, following her lead as they walked out.

Just before leaving the school gate, Hoshino Ki took two masks out of his pocket.

He had bought them at the school convenience store during the break.

He handed one to Mouri Ran.

Hoshino Ki was now a public figure.

Walking down the street openly would make it easy for him to be recognized.

Mouri Ran took the mask.

She understood Hoshino Ki’s concerns, so she put the mask on her face.

Suzuki Sonoko was sick today and didn't come to class.

Mouri Ran could just enjoy a world for two with Hoshino Ki.

She didn't want Hoshino Ki to be recognized and cause unnecessary trouble.

Hoshino Ki put on his mask.

The two soon arrived at the mall.

Sure enough, it was much more convenient after putting on the masks.

The crazy, intense gazes around them decreased significantly.

But there were still quite a few girls secretly watching Hoshino Ki.

They were guessing whether Hoshino Ki was a celebrity!

The two walked to the jewelry counter.

Hoshino Ki looked down carefully.

Mouri Ran walked to Hoshino Ki’s side and asked:

"Hoshino-kun! Do you want to buy jewelry?"

Hoshino Ki looked up at Mouri Ran.

A hint of a gentle smile appeared in his dark eyes?

"Yeah! Do you like it?"

Mouri Ran was instantly overjoyed.

Was Hoshino Ki picking out a gift specifically for her?

She chose for a while, finally picking a pair of earrings, and immediately put them on to try them out.

"Beautiful!"

Hoshino Ki nodded:

"Let's buy this pair."

Hoshino Ki asked the clerk to wrap up the earrings.

But his gaze didn't move from the counter; he kept his head down.

He seemed to be still picking out something else...

"Hoshino... Ki!"

Mouri Ran felt very happy to receive a gift from the person she liked.

"Ki! What are you looking at?"

She assumed that Hoshino Ki liked her too.

So she changed the honorific to a more intimate nickname.

Hoshino Ki opened his dark eyes.

His calm expression remained unchanged.

He naturally put his arm around Mouri Ran’s shoulder:

"Akemi and Ai... I want to send them some gifts, help me pick some."

Since he was sending gifts, he would send them to everyone.

Showing favoritism was not the act of a gentleman!

The gift he promised Miyano Akemi yesterday had finally been sorted out.

As a girl, Mouri Ran’s taste was definitely better than his.

Hoshino Ki didn't want to rack his brain.

So he handed this difficult task directly to Mouri Ran.

When Mouri Ran heard Hoshino Ki’s tone.

She felt like she was picking out gifts for her husband’s family.

Especially since Hoshino Ki had put his arm around her shoulder.

This made Mouri Ran’s cheeks turn bright red, and her legs went weak.

She even felt like she was floating.

She had known Miyano Akemi and Haibara Ai for a long time.

They were Hoshino Ki’s family.

She didn't think too much about it and started picking gifts seriously.

"Ki! Do you know what Akemi-nee and Ai-chan usually like?"

This was Mouri Ran’s probe.

She was testing the current relationship between Hoshino Ki and the two sisters.

Although it was stupid... but a woman’s sixth sense was at work.

Not only had Kisaki Eri warned her before.

Even Ayumi could see the unusual relationship between the siblings.

This made her feel a bit uneasy.

Hoshino Ki looked carefully at the diamond necklace in the counter.

Then answered nonchalantly:

"I don't know."

Mouri Ran instantly dismissed her suspicions:

"Then I’ll help you pick, they will definitely like them."

She picked and chose.

She chose a bracelet for Haibara Ai.

She chose a necklace for Miyano Akemi.

The style looked very unique, with a novel design that was still elegant.

Very suitable as sister jewelry.

Hoshino Ki thought it was very good.

The gift matter was finally resolved.

"Let's go!"

Mouri Ran held the bag in one hand and linked her arm with Hoshino Ki’s.

She said shyly in a low voice:

"Ki, I’m a little hungry!"

Heaven knows how much courage she had to muster to link her arm with Hoshino Ki’s.

"Okay! Let's go eat!"

Mouri Ran excitedly let go of Hoshino Ki’s arm.

She took out her phone and searched.

There happened to be a very famous private restaurant nearby.

The ratings were also good.

"Let's go here!"

Mouri Ran held her phone screen toward Hoshino Ki.

Hoshino Ki looked closely.

His dark eyes shifted slightly to meet Mouri Ran’s azure blue eyes.

"Okay!"

The two walked into the restaurant together.

Just as they walked into the restaurant, they saw someone at a window seat with their butt facing them.

Looking at her posture, she should be picking something up.

Hoshino Ki and Mouri Ran just glanced at it and went to another table.

After the two left.

Kisaki Eri stared steadily at their figures, not even blinking.

"Eri, what’s wrong?"

Her colleague across from her also turned around, following her gaze.

But saw nothing.

Kisaki Eri withdrew her gaze:

"Nothing, let's eat!"

Her voice was slightly hoarse, but her tone remained as calm as ever.

Seeing she didn't want to talk, her colleague didn't ask further.

Kisaki Eri lowered her head, her usually calm eyes slightly red.

She took a deep breath and gripped her chopsticks tightly.

She had seen the intimacy between Hoshino Ki and Mouri Ran in the glass earlier.

As for why she hid the moment the two walked into the restaurant...

She didn't know!

It was probably a natural bodily reaction.

She didn't want to expose her feelings in front of her daughter.

That would be too ugly!

Hoshino Ki... does he like her, or does he like her daughter?

Mouri Ran linked her arm with Hoshino Ki’s, smiling gently:

"Ki, I feel like we’re on a date!"

Hoshino Ki raised his eyes and glanced at her:

"Doesn't feel like it!"

Mouri Ran gritted her teeth:

"Then what do you think we look like?"

Hoshino Ki thought for a moment and then met Mouri Ran’s gaze:

"An old father taking his daughter out?"

Mouri Ran: "???"

You dare say that again?

Mouri Ran looked at Hoshino Ki.

She increasingly felt that the other person was a "steel-straight" man.

She hadn't noticed it before because Hoshino Ki didn't talk much.

Now it seemed the reason he didn't talk much was because he offended people every time he spoke.

That’s why he didn't talk.

Look at that, is that something a normal person would say?

Want to be Mouri Ran’s dad?

How old are you?!

Halfway through the meal, Hoshino Ki used the "toilet escape."

After using the toilet, he went to the sink.

He cupped a handful of water and splashed it on his face.

After washing his face, Hoshino Ki stood straight and slowly wiped the water droplets off his face.

Just then!

The ladies' restroom door was suddenly opened from the inside.

Kisaki Eri’s figure appeared before his eyes instantly.

Both were stunned.

Hoshino Ki’s dark eyes narrowed slightly.

He really hadn't expected to run into Kisaki Eri here.

What is this?