He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

And his sun.

Speaking of this, I have absolutely no clue.

If we consider Kiyoko's ethereal love as moonlight, then who could possibly provide him with love as radiant and intense as the sunlight?

Imagine being able to genuinely love someone after fully understanding their true nature.

Emmm...

Does such a person really exist?

If it were his previous life, he could have gone to a bar and spent a night with two cyber-lunatics, and perhaps he could have experienced a brief surge of love, like fireworks exploding.

But in this harmonious yet boring world... well, maybe he should go to a mental hospital?

Ultimately, Ying Sheng was quite self-aware.

After gaining a general understanding of the world, especially the prevailing values ​​and views on love in Japan today, he is pessimistic about finding a normal person as his true love.

As for changing yourself?

Ha, of course he had that thought before, but it wouldn't stay in his mind for even a second before being crushed to dust.

What a joke!

Ying Sheng's mind raced, and he quickly drafted a preliminary plan for future actions.

He'll maintain the status quo with Kiyoko, who will provide him with a daily safety net, and then people like Chiyoko will provide him with savings. At ten o'clock, as long as it's ten o'clock, he'll travel to the Middle East; the people there will probably be more in tune with his spirit…

Buzz buzz!

The phone suddenly rang, and Ying Sheng looked over to see Xiao Lan.

what……

It's this guy who deeply loves Kudo, but would never offer him any affection.

As he pressed the connect button, Ying Sheng's tense face softened slightly. How wonderful! In front of this insulator, he suddenly had far fewer things to consider.

"Hey, Xiaolan."

It's a rare moment to relax.

Chapter 62 A Relaxing Moment: A Casual Chat with Xiaolan

"Mizuki-kun, are you free this afternoon?"

The call connected, and Xiaolan got straight to the point.

"Excuse me, I need to go to the research institute later. Is there anything I can help you with?" Ying Sheng replied immediately.

"Um...of course I want to thank you."

"I know, you're not with Suzuki-san right now, are you?" Hotaru sighed softly. "Don't do anything unnecessary, you'll only please neither side. Besides, you wouldn't be stupid enough to call me in front of her, would you?"

"..."

Xiao Lan, who was secretly making a phone call in a corner of a dessert shop, was stunned. She glanced at Yuanzi, who was queuing at the front desk, and looked completely bewildered. How was she discovered?

After waiting for three seconds without hearing Sonoko Suzuki's voice from the other end, Hotaru smiled and said:

"It seems she's not here for the time being, which is for the best. As for my assumption, have you even considered the reasoning behind it? It's a very basic judgment; think about it yourself."

"Not yet. Shinichi has been very busy and hasn't come home today."

"Seriously, this attitude won't do. You have to take initiative. Asking him to recommend books is just to show your attitude; you don't actually need to wait for that. Kudo's favorite Sherlock Holmes stories are available in almost every bookstore. Just buy a set and read them by heart."

"..."

To be honest, Xiaolan suddenly felt ashamed. Now that she thought about it, it seemed that she really hadn't done anything on her own initiative.

"Of course, a normal relationship requires mutual effort. Kudo hasn't been giving you his attention, so it's understandable that you're ignoring him. Of course, the premise is that you genuinely feel this way, and not because of some strange and awkward change of heart."

"........."

Having been told both the truth and the sarcasm, and in such a logical and reasoned way, Xiaolan was speechless once again. Finally, she couldn't help but say, "I know I was wrong. Please, life mentor Shuiyue-kun, stop for a moment. I'm completely afraid to speak anymore."

"Then what is this sentence?"

"Hmm... the last bit of courage."

"Puch-"

Ying Sheng couldn't help but laugh out loud: "I'm saying, if you could be this calm and collected with Kudo instead of being so hesitant, you two would have already made it official."

"That's completely different, okay?"

"That's true. On one side are the people you care about, and on the other side are insignificant nobodys."

"He's a big bad guy."

"So you called me while you were shopping with Suzuki? You're trying to play matchmaker between us, aren't you? Please, that's incredibly naive. Even if you two are close and can still be friends, she'll at least ignore you for a long time."

"But……"

Xiaolan hesitated for a long time, then muttered to herself, "But Shuiyue-kun doesn't seem that bad, does he?"

"I've already told you that what you see is just the surface. I'm like a mirage, a reflection in the water. In this world, the only person who can truly understand me is probably the bright moon."

Ying Sheng shook his head: "Forget it, you should just go shopping with Suzuki instead."

I guessed this because you can't stay at home due to renovations, so you'll definitely have to go out. Also, because of what happened on Friday, Suzuki is worried that you've been deceived by this scumbag.

She probably asked you out yesterday, and you stood her up because of me. I don't know what excuse you gave, but she'll definitely be even more worried. So, try again today, and you'll definitely say yes. That's it.

If she asks about me, just say that I was shamelessly harassing you, and that you were just being polite.

If you bring up sparring karate, it means you want a legitimate reason to beat me up.

Okay, is there anything else?

Ran was speechless: "What else could I possibly say? I was completely overwhelmed by Mizuki-kun's aura. But I won't say that."

"Whatever you want, just don't end up breaking up your best friend's relationship and leaving you crying your eyes out."

"...Can't you just repent and start anew?"

"I didn't do anything wrong, why should I change anything?"

"Oh my god, you...you...you..." Xiaolan stammered for a long time, then her tone softened: "But what about the love you're pursuing? Wouldn't it be better for both of you to start over?"

Ying Sheng chuckled: "For me right now, this might be a good thing, but for her, it might not be so."

"Scumbag!"

Xiaolan was about to explode: "Do you really have to be a playboy?"

"I can't do anything until I find the right person, or I'll die."

"So, what exactly is your ideal type?"

"To be honest, I'm not quite sure either, but... do you know anyone like that? Someone who's sometimes self-pitying and contemplating suicide by jumping into the sea, and other times goes on a rampage, planning to destroy the world. If you could introduce me to someone like that, I think we'd probably have something in common."

Xiaolan was silent for a long time before saying, "I don't mean to be rude, but your ideal type... is someone with a mental illness?"

"Hey, that's going too far. At most, it's just a bit emotional."

"Hmm... Shuiyue-kun, why don't you go see a psychologist?"

"good idea!"

Ying Sheng exclaimed, "As long as I am also diagnosed with mental illness, I can easily sneak into a mental hospital. There are plenty of targets there, and I'm sure I can find true love there."

"...Are you serious?"

"Ha, just kidding."

"I just said..."

"After all, I don't have a guardian to help me with the discharge and transfer procedures. It's easy to get in but hard to get out. If I can't find true love in the first hospital, won't I be trapped?"

"You guy!!!"

A swastika appeared on Xiaolan's forehead. She took a deep breath and said, "After my father is discharged from the hospital, I will ask him to be your guarantor so that I can get you admitted to the hospital as you wish."

Hotaru's eyes lit up: "Really? That's wonderful! Mr. Mori, get well soon... Wait, why is he in the hospital? What happened?"

"Nothing."

Before she knew it, the conversation had drifted to this point, and Ran's mood immediately became somewhat downcast. She actually wanted to visit her father in the hospital, but Inspector Megure had secretly told her this, without specifying the location, so she had no choice.

Xiao Lan sighed softly, "I know Shuiyue-jun was joking just now, but... your question... have you really never given your heart to anyone?"

"Never."

"why?"

"Of course it's because it's unnecessary. What is the original source of your so-called sincere act? Loneliness? Emptiness? Boredom? Humans are social animals, and I don't deny the necessity of communication. But those things can be easily resolved, so there's no need to go to the point of sincere expression for them."

Xiao Lan remained silent for a long while after hearing this, and finally spoke softly, "Shuiyue-jun, you didn't suffer heartbreak in the past, did you?"

"Cough cough cough cough!!!"

Ying Sheng nearly choked on his own saliva: "Heartbreak?! You think I'd be associated with that word?"

"But they are very similar in many ways. For example, your current promiscuity, your current attitude of not giving your heart and not getting hurt, it seems like you have been hurt before."

"hiss--"

Ying Sheng gasped, "That makes sense!"

Chapter 63 Victory is in sight!

"That makes sense, but not much."

Ying Sheng smiled and said, "Is it possible that I don't have this kind of emotional need?"

Comparing yourself to Suzuki, do you think she'll keep the other person in her heart as constantly as you do when she dates them in the future?

Xiaolan's eyes dimmed slightly: "What Shuiyue-jun said is true. We should use our talents in our respective fields and smile at each other in our spare time. You admire this kind of carefree relationship between lovers."