Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Lin Xiuyi understood Murakami Yui's personality. She usually seemed casual and reckless, but she was still very methodical in doing things. She wouldn't deliberately come to an izakaya in the evening for no reason.

His gaze fell on the homeroom teacher's smiling face, waiting to find out her true intentions.

Murakami Yui put down her spoon, picked up her plum wine glass, took a sip, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

"What? Can't the teacher come for a home visit?"

She deliberately dragged out her words, her fingers lightly tapping the table.

"I heard my student and great detective runs an izakaya (Japanese pub), so I came to check it out and see what my student's 'extracurricular life' is like. Sounds reasonable, right?"

Lin Xiuyi raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing her: "Teacher, don't tease me. My guardian is the Kujo family; if there's to be a home visit, it should be there. Coming to an izakaya doesn't seem like the proper procedure for a 'home visit.'"

"Besides, if you were really going to come for a home visit, you would definitely let me know in advance."

Murakami Yui couldn't help but laugh when he exposed her.

She took a colorful flyer out of her canvas bag and pushed it in front of Lin Xiuyi.

"Okay, you figured it out. Actually, I came to deliver a notice to you."

"Here, this is the summer exchange program to the United States organized by Teitan."

She pointed to the contents of the flyer.
"I'm departing early next month for a twelve-day trip to New York and Los Angeles. It'll be a rare opportunity to visit prestigious universities like Columbia University and UCLA, and to interact with local students."

Lin Xiuyi picked up the flyer, which featured the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, along with the eye-catching words "Teitan Junior High School Summer Exchange Program to the United States." Below, the itinerary and registration requirements were detailed.

He frowned, his face full of surprise: "A summer camp in the US? I didn't apply for that! Teacher, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

His summer vacation plans were simple: run an izakaya (Japanese pub) and occasionally help the police with some simple cases. He never intended to be away for so long.

Murakami Yui was stunned when she heard his words.

She took out her notebook, flipped to her notes, and handed them to Lin Xiuyi.

“That’s impossible,” Murakami Yui’s tone became urgent. “The vice principal told me last week that he received your application form, and the handwriting looked quite like yours. I even confirmed with him several times…”

Lin Xiuyi shifted his gaze from the notebook to Eri Kisaki behind the cashier.

Sure enough, when she saw him looking over, the girl quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze.

His guilty look practically screamed, "I did it."

Lin Xiuyi immediately understood.

He shook his head helplessly, but he wasn't angry. Instead, he felt a little warm. He knew that Eri Kisaki was doing it for his own good.

Lin Xiuyi hadn't been abroad much since he was a child, and Fei Yingli always wanted him to go out more and broaden his horizons.

This summer camp was indeed a good opportunity for him, but the girl secretly signed him up without consulting him.

Seeing Lin Xiuyi's reaction and then at the guilty-looking Eri, Murakami Yui roughly guessed the reason. She immediately rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
"This is troublesome..."

Her voice carried a hint of helplessness.

"This summer camp spot is very difficult to get, and I went to great lengths to secure this opportunity for both of you."

Murakami Yui's gaze shifted between the two. "Now that the list has been submitted, if you suddenly withdraw without a proper reason, the principal will definitely scold me."

Lin Xiuyi held the flyer and remained silent for a few seconds.

He recalled Eri Kisaki's secret intentions when she secretly signed up, the efforts Yui Murakami made to secure a spot, and the situation at the izakaya.

It's only twelve days; even if we don't do business, it won't cause too much trouble.

Visiting prestigious universities in the United States during this era and interacting with local students is indeed a great opportunity, and you might even learn something different.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiu raised her head: "Teacher, I am willing to participate in this summer camp. Maybe I was too busy before and forgot that I had registered. Anyway, I will go."

Upon hearing this, Eri Kisaki, who was behind the cashier, suddenly looked up, her eyes instantly lighting up.

She looked at Lin Xiuyi with delight, her eyes sparkling with joy, and gave him a bright smile.

She had been worried that Lin Xiuyi would be angry if she found out that she had secretly signed up.

Now that she saw he had agreed, she finally felt relieved, and even the blush on her cheeks became more adorable.

Yui Murakami paused for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief, a smile of satisfaction spreading across her face.
"I'm glad you're willing to go. I thought I was going to get criticized by the principal."

Her tone was much more relaxed as she picked up the plum wine and took another sip.
"But didn't you say you were going to run an izakaya? What will happen to the izakaya if I'm gone for more than ten days?"

"We'll have to close down, it'll only be about ten days anyway," Lin Xiuyi replied with a smile.

"Huh? Shuichi, you're going to America?"

Kogoro Mouri, who was always greeting guests at the door, overheard the conversation.
"then what do I do?"

"How am I supposed to know what you're going to do?" Lin Xiuyi looked at his good friend speechlessly. "If all else fails, just go on a date with Liuli. Didn't you complain before that working at an izakaya was less appealing than going on a date with your girlfriend?"

“Ruri happens to have some free time in early August,” Eri Kisaki interjected. “If you ask her out, she’ll definitely be very happy.”

"Is that so? Hehe..." Kogoro Mouri scratched his head and chuckled, clearly already imagining his date with Ruri.

Yui Murakami watched the relaxed interaction between the three of them, a gentle smile on her face.

She picked up her spoon and continued eating the slightly cooled oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl), chatting with Hayashi Hideichi and Kisaki Eri about the specific arrangements for the summer camp.

"This summer camp departs at the beginning of next month,"

Yui Murakami took out her schedule and pointed to the dates on it.
"The school will handle the visa application for you. All you need to do is prepare your passport."

"Once you arrive in the United States, you will live with a local host family and experience American life."

"The itinerary is very full. In addition to visiting famous universities, we will also go to Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, which is a good balance between work and rest."

After finishing her oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl), Yui Murakami took a sip of plum wine, glanced at her watch, and stood up. "It's getting late. I need to go and inform the other students who have signed up, so I'll be going now."

She picked up her canvas bag and specifically instructed Lin Xiuyi, "Xiuyi, remember to prepare your passport as soon as possible and hand it over to me before next Wednesday."

Lin Xiu nodded and saw Murakami Yui to the door.

The female teacher waved, turned, and walked into the twilight. The little whale charm on her canvas bag swayed with her steps, gradually disappearing around the street corner. (End of Chapter)