Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 697 Shinichi and Ran Meet Again, Enjoy a Romantic Dinner, and the Crisis Approaches Once Again

Although the situation before her filled Ran Mouri with surprise and confusion, she couldn't help but feel overjoyed when she saw Shinichi Kudo, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.

This was their first reunion since they decided to be together.

A sweet feeling welled up in her heart, and Ran Mouri reached out and placed her hand in Shinichi Kudo's.

The two looked at each other like a real princess and knight, their eyes meeting, their gazes fixed on one another.

After a moment, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Sonoko Suzuki let out a burp; she was a little stuffed from eating dog food.

"Shinichi, you..."

Coming to her senses, Ran Mouri looked at Shinichi Kudo and opened her mouth as if to say something, but then hesitated and glanced back, clearly not having given up her suspicions about Conan.

After all, she had been scammed quite a few times, so it wasn't easy for her to lower her guard.

Upon seeing this, Shinichi Kudo immediately gave Ai Haibara a wink.

It's your turn to do the work, don't just sit there watching the fun!

Ai Haibara pouted, but still walked over, tilted her head back, and deliberately used a cute, high-pitched voice to call out, "Shinichi-nii-nii~"

Shinichi Kudo suddenly shuddered and couldn't help but give her a look:
Hey lady, could you please stop using my voice like that? It's disgusting!

Ai Haibara raised an eyebrow, a slight smile playing on her lips beneath her mask, and gave him a look in return:
To dispel Xiaolan's suspicions, you should be patient.

Then, seeing Shinichi Kudo's speechless expression, he widened his eyes in feigned surprise and blurted out his signature catchphrase: "Oh my gosh~ The knight was actually played by you, Shinichi-nii-san! You didn't even tell us beforehand!"

Ran Mouri was scrutinizing the two people in front of her, one big and one small, with a critical eye, and her previously firm guess became uncertain again.

Upon hearing Conan's words, she immediately turned her gaze to Shinichi Kudo and asked in surprise, "Oh yeah, Shinichi, I thought it was Dr. Araide, how come it's you?"

"This is a surprise for you."

Shinichi Kudo smiled slightly; he had already prepared an excuse.

Hearing this, Ran Mouri felt a sweet warmth in her heart and smiled, "I was indeed startled when I saw you take off your helmet."

Conan is still here, but Shinichi has also appeared. Did I really guess wrong?
Ran Mouri, of course, didn't say this aloud.

At this moment, she was truly confused. The presence of both Conan and Shinichi Kudo proved that her previous suspicions and guesses about Conan were wrong.

He is not Shinichi Kudo after he shrunk.

But thinking back on all the coincidences before, Ran Mouri couldn't help but mutter to herself, though her doubts had unknowingly diminished considerably.

Shinichi Kudo keenly noticed the change in the girl's expression and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The plan worked.

The facts are clear: if we continue our efforts, we will surely be able to completely dispel Ran Mouri's doubts.

Sure enough, although some doubts remained, the Shinichi Kudo in front of them was not some Osaka black chicken painted white, but the real him.

Ran Mouri can certainly confirm this.

Therefore, no matter how much she doubted, Ran Mouri's suspicions were gradually dispelled when he appeared in front of her.

Shinichi Kudo breathed a sigh of relief.

I managed to save my vest at least.

He managed to save his own life.

Although continuing to deceive Ran Mouri made Shinichi Kudo feel extremely guilty, it was the best choice for her.

And what if Xiaolan finds out that we showered together...

Gudong!

Shinichi Kudo unconsciously swallowed.

The consequences would be unimaginable... For the sake of my own life, I should continue to keep it from Xiaolan.

"What's wrong, Shinichi?"

Ran Mouri looked over in confusion.

Shinichi Kudo's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly covered it up with a dry laugh, "It's nothing. By the way, Ran, let's have dinner together tonight."

Ran Mouri blushed slightly and nodded gently: "Okay, sure."

Kogoro Mouri suddenly appeared, glaring at Shinichi Kudo with an unfriendly expression, then yelled at Ran Mouri, "Ran, make me sukiyaki tonight, I want to eat it..." Whoosh!
Ran Mouri immediately turned her head and glared at her, her gaze sharp.

"Forehead……"

Kogoro Mouri's expression froze, and he reflexively shrank back, muttering sheepishly, "B-I'll just eat instant noodles..."

Then he glared fiercely at Shinichi Kudo, the "culprit" who made him pitifully eat instant noodles.

Sure enough, all the blond guys were Old Deng's "enemies"!
Shinichi Kudo didn't care about Kogoro Mouri's displeasure. As someone who had stuck thousands of needles into his neck, he had long since lost any respect for Kogoro Mouri.

Having resolved his identity crisis and now able to have dinner with the girl he loves, Shinichi Kudo is overjoyed.

Ai Haibara gave him a warning look: Remember, the effects of the medicine only last for one day. Don't get carried away and transform in front of Ran, or all your efforts will be wasted.

Shinichi Kudo gave him a reassuring look: "Don't worry, do you think I'm that kind of person who lacks discretion?"

Ai Haibara: Hehe.

With the murder, the stage play naturally couldn't continue, and the school festival ended prematurely after Inspector Megure and his team escorted Mai Kougami away.

So, while it was still "within the validity period," Shinichi Kudo decided to have a romantic candlelight dinner with Ran Mouri.

Sonoko Suzuki consciously refrained from disturbing their private time.

They also took Kogoro Mouri with them.

The latter was initially reluctant, but after Sonoko Suzuki promised to treat him to a big meal, he immediately forgot about the blond guy's threat.

Heiji Hattori: "So nobody cares about me at all?"

Kazuha Toyama: "Let's go, Heiji, I want sukiyaki!"

……

Dusk is sinking.

In a rooftop restaurant in Roppongi, Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri sat down by the window.

Through the window, the brightly lit city skyline is clearly visible.

“So beautiful~”

Ran Mouri's eyes were filled with anticipation. At this moment, she had completely abandoned her doubts and was only filled with the joy of having a romantic dinner with Shinichi.

For her, such an opportunity was extremely rare, and she cherished it all the more.

She wished she could stay with Shinichi forever.

Unfortunately, whether it's Conan or Shinichi Kudo, the Grim Reaper's aura always arrives, albeit late.

"what--"

Accompanied by a familiar scream, another murder has occurred.

Ran Mouri immediately showed a helpless expression, suppressing her disappointment, and looked at Shinichi Kudo, who was eager to go, and smiled and said, "Shinichi, go if you want to."

"No, the Metropolitan Police Department will handle it." Shinichi Kudo struggled to suppress the urge to rush to the scene and forced a smile. "Let's eat."

Because he had reluctantly lied to the girl, he didn't want to disappoint her again.

Ran Mouri knew exactly what he was thinking, and the understanding girl gently advised, "Go ahead, it's a detective's duty, isn't it? I'd rather not let the criminal get away with it than eat."

Shinichi, do your best!

Xiaolan is always so kind.

Seeing the girl say that, Shinichi Kudo finally couldn't resist the "call" of the case and said apologetically, "Ran, I promise I'll be back soon."

Ran Mouri smiled brightly, nodded, and watched him leave with tender eyes.

With Shinichi Kudo performing as expected, the culprit was found smoothly without any surprises.

He touched his heart and found everything was normal, so Shinichi Kudo breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, there is still time.

Please, at least let me finish this meal with Xiaolan!

Just as Shinichi Kudo was looking forward to going back to find Ran Mouri, thinking he could finally have a proper meal with the girl, unexpectedly, a strange thing happened!
An unexpected crisis is quietly approaching...

(End of this chapter)