[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h":3,"chapter-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h-in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-183":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In the World of Conan: After the Simulation, the Heroines Break Down",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1998204,2897,"Chapter 183: You","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-183",183,"\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki stared steadily at Mouri Ran and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are very beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A breeze blew by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A head of black, beautiful hair danced in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran’s phoenix eyebrows, a pair of beautiful eyes filled with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A straight, delicate nose, slightly flushed cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cherry lips that breathed like orchids, an oval face that was very beautiful, skin as fair as frost and snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki’s single compliment instantly stunned Mouri Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl’s thoughts were exposed to the air in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She secretly glanced at Hoshino Ki’s handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her gaze dropped to Hoshino Ki’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long, slender, and well-defined fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veins on the back of his hands were clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those hands rested lazily by Hoshino Ki’s pant legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the strong contrast between the blue school uniform and the fair skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave a very strong visual stimulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran’s eyes suddenly darkened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Hoshino-kun often compliment people like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to put this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki’s dark eyes paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed his first time complimenting someone like this during the day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the night...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't remember!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran seemed very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Hoshino Ki’s personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually silent, he really didn't seem like the type to go around complimenting people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran came to Hoshino Ki’s side and walked with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This act drew envious and jealous gazes from many girls!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not a single girl dared to stand up and protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them could beat Mouri Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran’s title as a karate champion was famous in school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who dared to come and fight her for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they not want to live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day’s classes ended quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki packed his school bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoshino-kun, shall we go shopping at the mall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Hoshino Ki to agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran grabbed his arm and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki didn't change his expression, following her lead as they walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before leaving the school gate, Hoshino Ki took two masks out of his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had bought them at the school convenience store during the break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed one to Mouri Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki was now a public figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking down the street openly would make it easy for him to be recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran took the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood Hoshino Ki’s concerns, so she put the mask on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Sonoko was sick today and didn't come to class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran could just enjoy a world for two with Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want Hoshino Ki to be recognized and cause unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki put on his mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two soon arrived at the mall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, it was much more convenient after putting on the masks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crazy, intense gazes around them decreased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were still quite a few girls secretly watching Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were guessing whether Hoshino Ki was a celebrity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked to the jewelry counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki looked down carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran walked to Hoshino Ki’s side and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoshino-kun! Do you want to buy jewelry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki looked up at Mouri Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of a gentle smile appeared in his dark eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! Do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran was instantly overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Hoshino Ki picking out a gift specifically for her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose for a while, finally picking a pair of earrings, and immediately put them on to try them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's buy this pair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki asked the clerk to wrap up the earrings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his gaze didn't move from the counter; he kept his head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to be still picking out something else...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoshino... Ki!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran felt very happy to receive a gift from the person she liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ki! What are you looking at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She assumed that Hoshino Ki liked her too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she changed the honorific to a more intimate nickname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki opened his dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His calm expression remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally put his arm around Mouri Ran’s shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akemi and Ai... I want to send them some gifts, help me pick some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was sending gifts, he would send them to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing favoritism was not the act of a gentleman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gift he promised Miyano Akemi yesterday had finally been sorted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a girl, Mouri Ran’s taste was definitely better than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki didn't want to rack his brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he handed this difficult task directly to Mouri Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Mouri Ran heard Hoshino Ki’s tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt like she was picking out gifts for her husband’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Hoshino Ki had put his arm around her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made Mouri Ran’s cheeks turn bright red, and her legs went weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even felt like she was floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had known Miyano Akemi and Haibara Ai for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Hoshino Ki’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't think too much about it and started picking gifts seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ki! Do you know what Akemi-nee and Ai-chan usually like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Mouri Ran’s probe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was testing the current relationship between Hoshino Ki and the two sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was stupid... but a woman’s sixth sense was at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had Kisaki Eri warned her before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ayumi could see the unusual relationship between the siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her feel a bit uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki looked carefully at the diamond necklace in the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then answered nonchalantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran instantly dismissed her suspicions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll help you pick, they will definitely like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked and chose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose a bracelet for Haibara Ai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose a necklace for Miyano Akemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The style looked very unique, with a novel design that was still elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very suitable as sister jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki thought it was very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gift matter was finally resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran held the bag in one hand and linked her arm with Hoshino Ki’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said shyly in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ki, I’m a little hungry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven knows how much courage she had to muster to link her arm with Hoshino Ki’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay! Let's go eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran excitedly let go of Hoshino Ki’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out her phone and searched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There happened to be a very famous private restaurant nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ratings were also good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran held her phone screen toward Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki looked closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dark eyes shifted slightly to meet Mouri Ran’s azure blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the restaurant together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they walked into the restaurant, they saw someone at a window seat with their butt facing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her posture, she should be picking something up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki and Mouri Ran just glanced at it and went to another table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri stared steadily at their figures, not even blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eri, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her colleague across from her also turned around, following her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri withdrew her gaze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, let's eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was slightly hoarse, but her tone remained as calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing she didn't want to talk, her colleague didn't ask further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri lowered her head, her usually calm eyes slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath and gripped her chopsticks tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen the intimacy between Hoshino Ki and Mouri Ran in the glass earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why she hid the moment the two walked into the restaurant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was probably a natural bodily reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want to expose her feelings in front of her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be too ugly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki... does he like her, or does he like her daughter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran linked her arm with Hoshino Ki’s, smiling gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ki, I feel like we’re on a date!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki raised his eyes and glanced at her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't feel like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran gritted her teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you think we look like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki thought for a moment and then met Mouri Ran’s gaze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An old father taking his daughter out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dare say that again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran looked at Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She increasingly felt that the other person was a \"steel-straight\" man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't noticed it before because Hoshino Ki didn't talk much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed the reason he didn't talk much was because he offended people every time he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he didn't talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at that, is that something a normal person would say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want to be Mouri Ran’s dad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How old are you?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through the meal, Hoshino Ki used the \"toilet escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using the toilet, he went to the sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped a handful of water and splashed it on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing his face, Hoshino Ki stood straight and slowly wiped the water droplets off his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladies' restroom door was suddenly opened from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri’s figure appeared before his eyes instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki’s dark eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really hadn't expected to run into Kisaki Eri here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>",1523,"2026-06-15T14:30:30.301Z","2026-06-15T14:36:55.334Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","dede1e798a49e769957cf6b40a32f36ba3cb9f2636d312caab95382abc0b14c7","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-184","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-182",260,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-cover.jpg"]