Chapter 228

After eating a few simple bites, Kogoro Mouri sighed with emotion at the beauty of life, then quickly finished the meal in his lunchbox.

There is no doubt about the speed at which boys eat, and considering that Kogoro Mouri and Conan Edogawa had been eating instant noodles for a month, how could they possibly resist a proper meal when they encountered one?

In less than five minutes, they had finished the meal completely.

"Burp~"

Letting out a satisfied burp, Kogoro Mouri felt that this was the best meal he had eaten in a long time.

"Ran, how are things at school lately?"

"Very good. Classes are the same as always, except we've added one more club than before. Also, the frequency of going out has increased quite a bit recently, all for outdoor activities organized by the club."

The last time they met was on Moon Shadow Island, and this time they ran into each other on a private cruise ship.

"Your club has quite a few young ladies, and every one of them has such strong capabilities. I originally thought Sonoko was enough, but it turns out the others who popped up are all on the same level as Sonoko."

Kogoro Mouri was feeling deeply emotional at this moment, and also very puzzled.

"However, Teitan High School already had one Sonoko and that was impressive enough; why have so many young ladies been popping up at Teitan High School lately?"

"Dad, I can't exactly go and ask these young ladies directly why they came to Teitan when they have nothing better to do, can I?"

Kogoro Mouri nodded slightly at his daughter's complaint.

"That wouldn't be appropriate."

The decisions made by those young ladies were not something they needed to consider, and besides, transferring schools is entirely a matter of personal will; it's not like someone could force them, right? Who would have the ability to force a group of young ladies to transfer schools?

It is indeed inappropriate, but it is also truly unreasonable.

Conan Edogawa also understood that it was very inappropriate, but where was the logic and reason behind this behavior? Without enough clues, he couldn't just guess randomly.

"Right."

As Ran Mouri spoke, she also packed up the lunchboxes.

"Although I don't know the specific reason, the atmosphere in the club is quite good. We go outdoors for club activities every weekend, and sometimes we schedule outings on free afternoons."

"Free afternoons..."

Kogoro Mouri, in any case, did not think that a normal student's afternoon time was free.

"If you take leave so often like that, won't the school have objections?"

"Of course not. It's not just about Miss Shijo investing in the school; Miss Shijo and the others also have very good grades."

"At Shuchiin, Miss Shijo's grades are always in second place. The others aren't much worse, and Sonoko and I can keep up with our studies too. The only person who struggles with studying is Ren-ren."

"Ren-ren?"

Why does that sound a bit feminine? But no matter how hard Kogoro Mouri thought, he couldn't figure out who this Ren-ren was.

Seeing that her father couldn't remember, Ran Mouri gave him a hint.

"On Moon Shadow Island, the boy who was walking with Sonoko and me. His name is Ren Amamiya. Because Sonoko and I have known him for a long time, Sonoko said last time that calling him by his full name was too distant, so we changed how we address him. Besides, Ren-ren has actually started dating Sonoko."

"Oh!"

At first, Kogoro Mouri thought his daughter had switched preferences, but he didn't expect it was the other guy dating Sonoko.

"No wonder he's the only boy in your circle."

I knew it... Conan Edogawa couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart. He had guessed from the beginning if some young lady was dating a boy, and the first person he thought of was Sonoko; he didn't expect he had actually guessed right.

I didn't expect that someone would actually like a chatterbox like Sonoko; that's really not easy.

A somewhat careless personality and a hint of being boy-crazy—these traits are all part of Sonoko's makeup, and just these alone would be enough to discourage many boys.

And after knowing Sonoko's family background, in all likelihood, they wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of money, and in the end, they wouldn't like Sonoko as a person, but rather the money of Sonoko's family.

This wasn't him thinking too extremely, but rather, having seen such situations, he was able to more rationally perceive that this possibility was very high.

Plus, based on the information he knew, in the future, the Suzuki Financial Group would most likely be inherited by Sonoko. In that case, Sonoko's other half would also have to inherit this behemoth, which naturally directly influenced Sonoko's choice for her future partner.

Perhaps in the end, there is a high probability that Sonoko's future partner will be designated.

I wonder if it's like what I'm thinking. If it is, then Sonoko is in for a miserable time; the final result is destined to be a breakup.

Anyway, as far as the current result is concerned, Conan Edogawa doesn't think highly of that boy named Ren Amamiya.

"Alright, then Dad, Edogawa, I'll be heading back first."

After packing up the lunchboxes, Ran Mouri was ready to leave. The purpose of coming here this time had been achieved, and she had also improved her father's diet along the way.

In the future, when she has free time in the afternoon, she can help prepare dinner for her father too, to save him from only knowing how to eat instant noodles all day long.

Kogoro Mouri looked at the sky outside and then urged her.

"Ran, don't stay out too late at night."

"Don't worry, Dad."

Ran Mouri smiled, then raised her hand and walked out of the office carrying the bag with the two lunchboxes.

Walking downstairs, Ran Mouri could feel a pair of eyes staring at her from behind, from the direction of the second-floor window of the office. Although she felt it, she didn't care at all and continued walking toward the station without stopping.

The person poking their head out of the second-floor window of the office was naturally Conan Edogawa.

"Kid, what's wrong? Could it be that you've been captivated by my daughter?"

Kogoro Mouri, who was sitting on the sofa lighting a cigarette, joked with a smile.

"Ran-neechan... seems to really dislike me."

"Well~ that child doesn't hate children. She just can't accept that your face looks too much like that brat's. If your face didn't look so much like that brat's, Ran wouldn't have such a big reaction to you."

Kogoro Mouri also knew that this matter was quite a blow to a child, and a child's fragile and sensitive heart is easily affected, even if this kid is very smart, even smarter than that brat Shinichi Kudo, he is still a child after all.

"A month's time doesn't seem to be enough, but judging by Ran's attitude toward you today, she should be getting over it."

"Your brother's matter had a big impact on her. But those who are dead are dead, and those who are alive must continue to live. It's good that Ran can accept the current situation."

"Kid, don't blame Ran for being so cold to you."

"Mm."

Listening to Uncle Mouri's words, Conan Edogawa could only endure the discomfort in his heart and agree.

— Author's Notes —

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