Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Lin Xiuyi stood at the edge of the film set, her gaze thoughtfully sweeping over the busy staff.

The production assistant who went to inform the director didn't recognize him, and Yukiko didn't give his name either. How did the director know he was outside?
This question, like a thorn, gently pierced his thoughts.

Could it be that someone else in the crew knew him and informed the director of his arrival?

Lin Xiuyi quickly sorted out the possible candidates in his mind.

In this production crew, he knew very few people. Besides Yukiko, there was only Kyoko Anchi, who auditioned with him, and Sharon.

Yukiko previously stated that no scenes featuring Kyoko Kurachi were included in this reshoot, so only the latter remains.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyi frowned slightly and slowed her pace.

He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should stay and visit the film set.

If he runs into Sharon later, how should he greet her?

Should I pretend we're not familiar, or greet her naturally like before?

Although the two survived the landslide together, Sharon's anger and subsequent break with the Miyano couple due to Lin Xiuyi's bias in siding with them caused the relationship to become complicated and delicate.

"What are you thinking about?" Eri's voice pulled Hayashi Shuichi back from his thoughts.

She adjusted her glasses, her gaze behind the lenses carrying a hint of inquiry, but she clearly misunderstood his contemplation.
"Are you thinking about Horiuchi Shizuka's case?"

"It's nothing," Lin Xiuyi said, shaking her head as she came back to her senses and pulled her thoughts back to the scene before her.

At that moment, the production assistant was leading them to a corner of the courtyard, repeatedly reminding them: "Don't make a sound or get close to the camera when we're filming, so as not to give us away."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Lin Xiuyi temporarily suppressed his doubts and looked towards the filming area.

Yukiko has already gone to the dressing room to change her clothes, and the stylist is holding up a wig on her head.

Not long after, reshoots began.

Yukiko wore a light purple kimono with delicate cherry blossom patterns embroidered on the hem. Her hair was styled in an elegant updo, and her face carried just the right amount of melancholy.

When the camera was pointed at her, she immediately got into character, her gesture of wiping away tears was gentle and natural, and even the sadness in her eyes seemed to be conveyed through the lens.

Lin Xiuyi and the others stood in the corner, keeping quiet as instructed by the stage manager.

Watching Yukiko's performance in front of the camera, he couldn't help but nod in approval.

The girl's previous boasts were not unfounded; her acting skills indeed far surpassed those of other newcomers her age.

Several reshot scenes, whether crying scenes or dialogue, were almost all completed in one take. The director, sitting behind the monitor, nodded frequently, unable to hide the smile on his face.

Yukiko completed all the filming tasks in less than an hour.

She skipped over, the hem of her kimono swaying gently with her movements, her face full of pride: "How was that? Wasn't my performance amazing?"

"That was truly amazing!" Kogoro Mouri was the first to praise, his tone full of admiration. "I almost felt sad along with him during that crying scene just now."

Hidekazu Fukuda nodded in agreement, while Hiromi Yabuuchi rushed up and hugged Yukiko, excitedly saying, "Yukiko, you'll definitely become a big star someday!"

Yukiko raised her chin smugly, but her gaze fell on Hayashi Shuichi. She hesitated for a moment, then tugged at Hayashi Shuichi's sleeve, softening her voice: "Shuichi, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

"Is it because of the Horiuchi Shizuka case?" Kogoro Mouri suddenly interjected, with an expression that said, "I knew it all along."

Yukiko's eyes widened in surprise: "How did you know?"

Kogoro Mouri pointed at Shuichi Hayashi and said with a smile, "Isn't this what Shuichi just analyzed? The director was so enthusiastic, he must have something to ask of him."

Yukiko suddenly realized what was going on and immediately grabbed Hayashi Hideichi's arm, explaining urgently, "The case of Horiuchi Shizuka's husband is making headlines right now. Reporters are camped out at the film set every day. If we can't find out the truth before the movie is released, it might be pulled from theaters, and even if it is released, the box office will be affected. This is my first movie, and I don't want it to be ruined like this."

As she spoke, she gently shook Lin Xiuyi's arm, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry: "Please help me out, with your abilities, you'll definitely be able to find out the truth very quickly!"

"Vixen." Eri Kisaki stood to the side, unable to resist pursing her lips. Her voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for everyone present to hear.

Yukiko glanced at Eri with displeasure, but had no intention of arguing with her. She simply pulled on Hideaki's arm even tighter, her eyes full of expectation.

Looking at Yukiko's earnest expression, Lin Xiuyi weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

He was already feeling uneasy because of Sharon's situation, and now that he had the opportunity to leave the crew, he could avoid any potential encounters. Moreover, there were indeed many suspicious points in Horiuchi Shizuka's case, and clarifying them could also help Yukiko resolve her troubles.

Thinking of this, he nodded.

"That's great!" Yukiko cheered and excitedly hugged Hayashi Hideichi's arm.

When the director heard that Lin Xiuyi had agreed to the investigation, he was overjoyed and immediately arranged for a van to take Lin Xiuyi and the others back to Tokyo.

Just before getting into the car, Lin Xiuyi couldn't help but look back at the small courtyard where the film crew was located.

In the morning light, he vaguely saw a wisp of golden hair flash past behind the wooden door. The familiar hair color made his heart sink. Sharon was indeed on the film set.

"Shuichi, what are you looking at? Hurry up and get in the car!" Yukiko's voice came from inside the car. She had already gotten into the passenger seat and was leaning out to urge him on.

She has finished her filming for today, and the remaining shots will be filmed in a few days, so she is preparing to return to Tokyo to "watch the excitement".

Since Yukiko wasn't here, and there was no point in the others staying in this small mountain village, they all decided to go back together.

Yamamura Misao stood beside the car, looking at everyone with reluctance.

"Don't be sad." Rei Furuya patted Misao Yamamura on the shoulder, promising to send him the complete set of Kamen Rider cards when he got back, and also inviting Misao Yamamura and Hiromitsu to visit Tokyo sometime.

"You absolutely have to come!" Rei Furuya said, patting his chest. "My master runs an izakaya in Tokyo, and his cooking is excellent. You must come and try it."

The car started slowly, kicking up a cloud of fine dust.

Lin Xiuyi looked out the car window at the receding film set, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard where the film crew was located, Sharon Vineyard leaned against a mottled wall, a cigarette between her slender fingers.

She watched as the van carrying Lin Xiuyi and the others drove away until it disappeared around the bend in the mountain road, before slowly exhaling a puff of smoke.

Just as Lin Xiuyi had guessed, Sharon recognized his voice when they had argued with Horiuchi Shizuka outside the yard earlier... (End of this chapter)