Conan: The Man Behind the Romance

Chapter 28 The Unfortunate Suzuki Sisters
"The second point, of course, is your kindness and excessive sense of responsibility. It's obvious that no matter what happens to me, it has nothing to do with you, but you take care of me like a stray cat, coming over from time to time to take a look, afraid that I would disappear quietly one day."

Yingsheng sighed helplessly.

"If it's not necessary, I will never take the initiative to build a close relationship with anyone. You were a little annoying at first, but over time, you became what you are now."

Xiaolan covered her mouth and chuckled, "It seems that Suigetsu-kun is indeed like a cool cat."

"Heh, so you're the energetic dog type?"

"Hmm...what about the third point?"

"You are beautiful."

"Eh?"

Yingsheng smiled and said, "Humans are visual animals, and they feel pleasing to the eye when they see beautiful things.

Just like your name, you are a very beautiful orchid. When I take a nap on the bluestone in the secluded stream, the breeze blows gently, the fragrance is ethereal, and the scenery is really great. "

Hotaru's vision is so pure and clear, as if he is simply appreciating the natural scenery.

Xiaolan tilted her head slightly, facing the large floor-to-ceiling window, and gently touched her cheek with the back of her hand.

On the glass, amid the dazzling neon lights outside the window, there was clearly a most delicate blush.

"Suizuki-kun is really good at sweet talk."

"If telling the truth counts, yes."

"Humph, you must have fooled a lot of people with this trick."

"You are the first one who has not been deceived."

"I don't believe it. This is definitely another lie." Xiaolan turned around and said, "What's going on between you and Sonoko? I've never seen her hate someone so much."

Yingsheng was helpless: "I want to fall in love, and Suzuki-san is a face control, it's easy to understand.

You brought her along when you came to feed the cats at noon on the first day, and we left our contact information. That afternoon after school, I made an appointment with her to go to the amusement park."

"Nani?!"

After hearing this past that she didn't know, Xiaolan was stunned. What's wrong with you two guys?

Let’s speed up the progress!

"Don't be so shocked. My goal is to find true love, not to cheat on women."

Yingsheng sighed, "After visiting the amusement park that day, we went to a street shop to eat ramen, and then rented an AE86 from an informal car rental company, and drove a lap on the Capital Expressway with the car falling apart.

It was almost midnight when her mother called her. The excuse she gave to her family was that she was with you and had just left and would be home soon.

So I sent her to a taxi."

"........."

Xiaolan was speechless and could only grit her teeth and say, "You are really skilled!"

Yingsheng rolled his eyes. "Hey, hey, is she at a disadvantage? I work so hard as a playmate, taking her to experience new things, not for money or sex, I am so selfless that I am almost a saint."

"But you deceived her feelings!"

"I was absolutely serious at the time. Who knew that something so bloody would happen later?"

"what?"

"First of all, let me make it clear that although Suzuki has never disclosed her identity in class, I only spent three minutes with her and I knew that the Suzuki she was referring to was definitely the Suzuki from the Suzuki Group."

"Why? Sonoko is dressed very simply, and she is very friendly when chatting with people."

“Confidence.”

"Confidence?"

"A person who grows up in a wealthy and harmonious family without worries will have a sounder mind. The calm demeanor born from broad knowledge is something that cannot be compensated by acquired knowledge."

Xiaolan was silent for a few breaths, looked at Yingsheng, and blinked. The meaning was self-evident.

Yingsheng smiled and said, "I am an exception." "Oh...what about me?"

"I initially thought your family was happy, but the fact that you were too accommodating to someone made me feel that you might be lacking in love, which led to emotional projection.

You said your father was a bad man, and he later went to Ginza to cause trouble, which confirmed my guess.

So, what about your mother?

Given that your father is terrible, whether your mother is even worse or is your only light, you should not completely ignore her.

She's obviously absent from your life. Are your parents divorced?"

Xiaolan's eyes were dim: "Separated."

"How many years?"

"ten years."

"When you were seven years old..." Yingsheng sighed, "I have to say, it's a miracle that you can still maintain such a kind character now.

By the way, has your father been released on bail?"

Xiaolan sighed: "Not yet."

"So now that this person is no longer in the house, do you feel more relaxed, or what?"

Xiaolan was silent for a long time and shook her head gently.

"I don't know, I was mad at him, but when I got home I felt kind of alone."

"After all, he is your father who has lived with you for many years. It is normal for you to feel unnatural."

Yingsheng thought for a moment, "But please forgive me for being frank, being deceived by the inertia of life is very irrational. I know that people's memories will always beautify the past, dilute the pain, and leave only beautiful warmth.

But this is the source of many tragedies.

Before your father is released on bail, you might want to take a good look at your life now and then.

Don't rely on unreliable memory, use pen and paper.

Make a table of free time, fatigue level, self-improvement, emotional value, etc. Score it every day and compare it with the past, which is more intuitive.

No matter what choice you make in the end, I think it will make you regretless. "

Xiaolan sighed again: "I'll consider it."

"Don't worry about financial problems. If you decide to move out and live alone, you can ask Suzuki for help. She will be very happy." Yingsheng said with a smile.

"Ha, I thought Suigetsu-kun would help me."

"Of course I can, but I don't think you will accept it."

"Let's talk about it later. I'm very confused now." Xiaolan changed the subject, "What happened between you and Sonoko? By the way, why didn't she tell me about this?"

"Of course I told her to keep it a secret, for reasons you can guess."

"Oh, scumbag, is this considered sincere?"

"Okay, I'm guilty, I confess, but it's too late now." Yingsheng sighed: "Let's get back to the point, Suzuki-san has a sister, did you know?"

"..."

Xiaolan was speechless: "Don't tell me it's that kind of thing."

"Unfortunately, this world is so small sometimes." Yingsheng said helplessly: "You should have heard by now that I have a little reputation in that world."

"It's so well-known that it's become an urban legend." Xiaolan frowned. "By the way, why did you choose a stage name like 'Firefly'?"

"Isn't this the case in this industry? I combine my own characteristics to highlight the fragility of a young boy."

"…I shouldn't ask that. Go on."

(End of this chapter)