I'm in Detective Conan, but it's a chaotic battlefield.

However, breaking the scapula is still possible.

Considering that a broken shoulder blade would prevent one from wielding a weapon, this seems to be a skill that can quickly incapacitate enemies when facing multiple attackers.

Chen Nuo thought that after a while, he might have to break into the Kazama Group's lair alone.

The practicality of this skill has increased dramatically.

In addition, Chen Nuo also felt that although the skill of Beichen Itto-ryu was also level 1, his overall understanding of swordsmanship and physical fitness had improved considerably.

In other words, although the two sword styles he has currently unlocked are both at level 1, their effects can be stacked.

What if we unlocked all those kendo styles?

In the end, it might actually be possible to cut through tanks with a knife.

Thinking of this, Chen Nuo began to look forward to that day. If he could cut down a tank with a knife, taking down Gin should be easy, right?

But before that, let's practice on that group of yakuza first.

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When I left the hotel, the World's Greatest Night Festival was almost over.

Ran Mouri took out her phone and checked the time.

By now, the fireworks display must have ended long ago, right? You can no longer hear the sound of fireworks rising into the sky from a great distance.

There was still an unread text message on the phone screen.

It was Eri Kisaki who sent the message, saying that there had been new developments in the Tetsu Group case and she couldn't attend the festival. As for Chen Nuo's matter, they would have to wait until they returned to Tokyo to discuss it.

As night fell on the roadside, the glow of a mobile phone screen illuminated Xiaolan's delicate face, making her disappointment clearly visible.

I had hoped to use this opportunity to get my parents back together, but in the end, I didn't even get to see them.

The fireworks festival I'd been looking forward to was missed because of a case.

It really feels familiar.

Every time I try to reconcile with my parents, various unexpected events occur, making it impossible to succeed in the end.

Every time he goes out with Shinichi, they encounter a case, and then that reasoning fanatic dives headfirst into it.

Thinking of this, Ran Mouri remembered the phone call that Professor Agasa had made earlier, disguised as Shinichi.

What does Shinichi mean by that?

They just kissed through a marshmallow.

But then he called to try and prove it wasn't him. Was he trying to escape?

Or is it that he doesn't actually like himself at all?

Xiaolan felt lost and helpless as her meticulously planned schemes were repeatedly thwarted.

Normally, someone else in this situation would try to vent their frustration.

But Ran Mouri, kind and gentle, even somewhat people-pleasing, chose to understand everyone.

Mom had no choice, right? She single-handedly supported the law firm, working very late every day.

Although her father drank all day and often flirted with other women, she saw him secretly looking through family photos of the three of them and shedding tears several times.

As for Shinichi... he must have his own reasons.

but……

I just want everyone to be together and enjoy watching fireworks like we did when we were kids.

Xiaolan squatted on the ground, hugging her knees.

A single, glistening tear fell onto her snow-white instep.

At that moment, the hotel doors were pushed open. Chen Nuo walked out.

Ran quickly stood up, wiped away her tears, and tried to force a happy expression. She didn't want Shinichi to worry.

But that guy probably isn't that meticulous in this regard, is he?

Xiao Lan couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Judging from the smug smile on his face, Xiaolan thought that his next words would probably be something like, "The method used in this case is similar to that in a certain novel."

Chen Nuo: "Let's go watch the fireworks."

"Huh?"

Xiao Lan was stunned for a moment.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you really wanted to see the fireworks?" Chen Nuo asked, puzzled.

Xiaolan looked deeply into his eyes.

He... seems different from before. The old Shinichi would always talk to her for a long time about how he solved the case after he solved it.

But this time, he actually noticed that she wanted to see the fireworks and offered to go with her.

I was a little touched.

"But the fireworks festival is already over," Xiaolan showed Chen Nuo the time on her phone.

Chen Nuo scratched his head, surprised at how quickly time had passed.

In order to capture the miners, Ran was prevented from seeing the fireworks, and Eri Kisaki did not charge a fee when she accepted the commission.

Chen Nuo suddenly felt a little guilty, and after thinking for a moment, he said:

"It's okay, I know another place where you can see fireworks, and it's a very special kind of fireworks."

Chapter 10: The Encounter at the Shrine is a Battleground

Chen Nuo and Xiao Lan walked side by side on a mountain path.

The faint chirping of insects, the fresh scent of grass, and the tranquil moonlight shining on the ground combine to create a feeling of returning to nature.

The girl's bare feet tapped rhythmically on the ground in her wooden clogs, making a crisp sound.

The road was narrow, so Chen Nuo and Xiao Lan were very close together.

Her pleasant fragrance wafted into his nose, and her soft, long hair would sometimes be whipped up by the wind, gently brushing against his face.

However, Xiaolan didn't seem to notice this.

She stared intently at the ground, as if pondering some profound problem.

Because this path is the only way to the "special fireworks venue," many couples wearing yukatas passed by them along the way.

At these times, Chen Nuo was forced to squeeze his body against Xiao Lan's to feel the soft texture of her bathrobe more closely.

Once, I even accidentally touched a marshmallow.

Although it was only a brief contact before they parted ways.

But its youthful shape still lingered in Chen Nuo's mind for a long time.

Following the directions they had gathered, the two quickly found a stream located halfway up the mountain.

The moonlight reflected off the water, creating a bright silvery glow. The stream was shallow, and the clear water revealed the pebbles and small fish at the bottom.

Fireflies danced in the sky above the stream, as beautiful as fireworks.

"How did you know about this place?" Xiaolan looked at him with her beautiful eyes that seemed to hold the Milky Way, and the smile on her lips showed that she was obviously very satisfied with this surprise.

Chen Nuo: "I just heard what those little girls eating cotton candy were saying."

Upon hearing the word "cotton candy," Xiaolan immediately recalled the accident that had just happened, and her face flushed red again.

She glanced around again, thinking that the current environment seemed more suitable for doing that kind of thing.

If he asks to kiss, should I say yes?

Xiaolan's face grew increasingly red, and even the mere thought of the word "kiss" made her heart pound.

Chen Nuo: "Let's walk forward a bit."

"Ah... okay, okay." Xiaolan was startled.

She looked down at her toes, her mind racing with thoughts about kissing. She felt a mix of fear and anticipation.

The two then walked upstream along the stream.

Xiaolan, being a girl after all, quickly started playing like a kindergarten child who had just received a new toy.

She would chase after fireflies, puff out her cheeks and stare at the fireflies floating in front of her, and sometimes she would hold a firefly in her hand and watch the ball of light slowly move in her fair palm.

That cautious demeanor evokes a strong protective instinct in one's heart.

So cute, so gentle, like a heroine from a manga.

"I want to play in the stream, Daimon-kun, do you want to come with me?" Ran ran over to him after she had finished playing with the fireflies.

Chen Nuo: "I'll wait for you on the shore."

"Okay, then please help me get my shoes."

As she spoke, she took off her wooden clogs and handed them to Chen Nuo, then walked barefoot into the stream.

The stream wasn't deep; it only reached Xiaolan's ankles.

The moonlight shone through the water, illuminating her fair and soft bare feet as she stepped on the pebbles, as if adding a charming filter to her delicate toes.

Xiaolan walks in the stream, holding up the hem of her yukata. Sometimes she deliberately kicks her feet out of the water, creating a splash.

Chen Nuo followed along the shore, carrying a wooden clog in one hand.

After walking for a while, a tired firefly landed on his nose. Chen Nuo shook his head a few times and blew on it, but he couldn't get rid of it.

Having no other option, Chen Nuo reached out and flicked it away.

But he forgot that he was still carrying Xiaolan's shoes.

So, while chasing away the fireflies, the shoe, still warm from the girl's body, accidentally landed on her face.

A unique fragrance wafted into Chen Nuo's nose.

"What are you doing?"