Ke Xue: I was raised by them in Mihua.

"No, I didn't even have a home before, so how could I be in the mood for dating?"

At this point, Luo Tian looked at Ran Mouri with great gratitude.

"I also want to thank Sister Xiaolan for taking me in!"

"You...don't call me that anymore..."

Hearing Luo Tian address her, the girl felt uncomfortable all over and inexplicably ashamed.

She liked being called that by the little boy, but the person in front of her was about the same age as her!

"Then I'll just call you... Xiaolan?"

Blinking, Luo Tian tentatively asked.

In Japan, people usually only call each other by their first names if they are close to each other, which is why he did it on purpose.

It's rare to turn back to normal after taking the drugs, so of course we can't waste it. We need to patch up what needs to be patched and push forward what needs to be pushed forward!

"Ah."

Looking at the smiling face in front of her that was so similar to the little boy's, Ran Mouri subconsciously responded, then immediately turned her head to the other side so that no one would notice the blush on her face.

"And me! You have to just call me Sonoko!"

Miss Suzuki made a show of her presence, unwilling to give up, and tightened her arms around him.

She herself found it a bit strange to say that, but she seemed to sense a threat from her best friend.

This doesn't make sense!

She knew better than anyone else about the relationship between Ran Mouri and Shinichi Kudo, who were childhood friends. She just thought she was too excited and had the illusion that everyone was a rival in love.

The rain continued to fall, and the three of them continued walking and chatting.

Chapter 29 It's normal for someone to die on Valentine's Day, isn't it?

Sunday was a sunny and breezy day, perfect for a holiday celebration.

Valentine's Day, which countless couples have been looking forward to for a long time!

Inside the Mouri Detective Agency, Ran, dressed neatly, led the little boy downstairs.

"Dad, I'm going out!"

As I passed the detective agency on the second floor, I made sure to greet my elderly father.

"Oh, be careful..."

The only response she received was a listless, weak voice.

Because he went out in the rain to complete the request, Kogoro Mouri was lucky; he only developed a fever after returning home.

After taking the medicine and resting for a day, I felt much better, but my head was still foggy. I am currently lying on the sofa trying to recover.

"Xiao Luo, are you ready?"

As she walked down the stairs, Ran Mouri looked at the cute little boy beside her and asked with a smile.

She still felt that Luo Tian looked better this way, and it was easier to get along with him.

"We're ready, but where are we going?"

Luo Tian certainly knew where he was going today, but according to the setting, his memories were in a state of chaos after he shrunk, which is why he asked that question.

"It's Sonoko-neechan who invited us to a party!"

At this point, the girl let out a barely audible sigh.

She gets furious whenever this best friend is mentioned!

Taking advantage of yesterday's meeting, Miss Suzuki practically took the initiative to ask for a kiss!

They were hugging and embracing each other, showing absolutely no restraint!

If she hadn't been constantly watching out for screens, with Luo Tian's easygoing and gentle attitude, he probably would have confessed successfully yesterday!

As for why she wanted to stop it, she wasn't quite sure herself. She just felt that it wasn't right for a high school girl to be with a cute little boy.

Yes! That's it! We need to find a solution!

Lost in her own thoughts, Ran Mouri didn't pay attention to the steps and almost fell, but luckily Luo Tian caught her in time.

"Be careful, Sister Lan."

If he hadn't taken the super-strength pill, he might not have been able to hold on with his child strength.

After a few steps, Luo Tian's line of sight was now at eye level with the girl.

This eye contact at the same level stirred a subtle feeling in the girl's heart, as if she were seeing Luo Tian's original handsome face again.

"Thank you, but let's hurry, Sonoko should be waiting for us!"

She quickly thanked him, abruptly changed the subject, and walked away on her own without waiting for the little boy.

Luo Tian was left somewhat confused.

What's going on? Did they find out I stole a kiss from a girl while she was sleeping last night?

That shouldn't have only started happening now!

Unable to figure it out, he had no choice but to take off and follow along on his short legs.

……

"Happy Valentine's Day!"

In the living room of a residential house, people sat around a low table, toasting in unison to celebrate the arrival of Valentine's Day.

Although it was supposed to be a toast, since neither Ran Mouri nor Sonoko Suzuki were of legal drinking age in Japan, they substituted fruit juice for beer.

As for Luo Tian, ​​needless to say, anyone who dares to pour him wine is likely to be invited in for tea by Inspector Megure!

This gathering was arranged by Miss Suzuki a few days ago.

At that time, she hadn't met Luo Tian yet; she was only thinking about finding a handsome guy to be her boyfriend.

On my way home from school with my best friend, we ran into two single guys who tried to chat us up.

One of the burly men is very fond of the gentle Ran Mouri, while the other handsome young man fits Sonoko Suzuki's aesthetic perfectly.

And so, today's Valentine's Day party came about.

Of course, at this moment, Miss Suzuki's mind was already filled with Luo Tian, ​​and she had no interest in this kind of party at all.

But since it was an agreement, and breaking a promise wasn't her style, she had no choice but to bring the little boy along as a makeshift shield.

Even the seating arrangement, which should have been based on a male-female-male pattern, was changed by her under the pretext of taking care of the children.

Luo Tian sat between two girls, while the other two sides of the table were surrounded by young masters and their friends.

"I am very pleased to have Ms. Ran Mouri and Ms. Sonoko Suzuki with me today, as well as this adorable little brother!"

The strongman named Ruo Song stood up and subtly took on the role of host for the party, seemingly wanting to show off in front of the girl he liked.

"We are all members of the Beika University tennis club. Let's introduce ourselves first!"

He turned and looked around before speaking to the young master.

"Minagawa, you can start the introduction."

"Okay, I'm Katsuhiko Minagawa, the president of the tennis club and a company. It's nice to meet you all."

The young master maintained his cool demeanor, slightly raising his hand as a greeting.

However, he hasn't even entered the workforce yet, but he's already acting like the president of the company. Doesn't he know that's a big no-no in Mika?

Luo Tian held a glass of juice, sipping it slowly while silently memorizing the other person's appearance and voice.

Some people are still alive, but they are already dead, like this young master named Minagawa Katsuhiko in front of us.

Unfortunately, he only remembered that this guy was going to die, but he didn't quite remember why the other person was going to die.

Forget it, let's observe for a while and then see if we need to intervene!

He's not the kind of pushover who'd try to save everyone he meets.

"Cough-cough-"

While his mind was wandering, Luo Tian accidentally choked on his juice, and the spilled liquid stained his clothes on his chest.

Ran Mouri, who was standing next to him, quickly grabbed a tissue and started cleaning up after the little boy, while Sonoko Suzuki also cast a concerned glance at him.

The girl had already calmed down and recovered; after all, the cute little boy was innocent.

If you have anything to blame, it's your own tendency to overthink.

This interruption allowed the others to finish their self-introductions, but neither of the two girls managed to remember their names.

They can only be distinguished by characteristics such as "fat guy," "short-haired girl," and "gentle lady."

Since everyone was young, they quickly became acquainted.

Although it wasn't really a social event, you could at least make some friends.

Only the burly man, Wakamatsu, continued his offensive on Ran Mouri, while the gentle girl could only politely respond.

Perhaps due to drinking too much beer, the playboy Minagawa Katsuhiko began to reveal his sharp tongue, offending everyone present one by one.

First, he ordered around and mocked the somewhat gloomy-looking fat guy, then he ruthlessly rejected the short-haired girl's favorite chocolate, and finally he mocked the simple-minded, physically strong man, Ruo Song.

Having offended three people at once, and with the added advantage of his position as the club president, Luo Tian was starting to doubt whether this guy could really survive even with his intervention.

However, he didn't have time to deal with this matter at the moment.

Because another problem had gotten into his head.

Chapter 30 The Best Chocolate in the World

　"Hey, let's play together! I just bought the latest Mario Kart!"

A little boy with a watermelon-shaped haircut pulled him along, insisting on sharing his game with him.

"I want to eat something, you go play by yourself first."

Get away, you annoying kid, don't bother me while I'm saving your brother!

Faced with a real child, Luo Tian couldn't refuse directly, so he could only make up an excuse.

At the same time, the mother of the boy with the watermelon head also walked into the living room with coffee and small cakes.

"Ah Jin, we can't disturb the guests!"

Having stopped her child's willful behavior, the young mother, not yet thirty, cast an apologetic glance at him.

Especially when it came to Luo Tian, ​​looking at such an adorable little boy, her maternal instincts seemed to shine even brighter.

However, Luo Tian didn't react at all, he just quietly looked at the woman.

He remembered!

This is a vicious woman!

He's the kind of person who would kill his adopted son and his own nephew for money!

And if I remember correctly, these coffees and cakes seem to have been spiked with something.

Logically speaking, exposing the truth directly at this point would allow the woman to receive the punishment she deserves, and also save the young master's life.

But after looking at the little boy with the watermelon head being held in the arms of his young mother, Luo Tian hesitated.

At the same time, it would be difficult to explain how he knew the coffee and cake had been spiked.

"Ah Jin! Don't get in the way, go back to your room!"

Luo Tian's train of thought was interrupted by a reprimand. He saw that after scolding his younger brother, the young master Minagawa Katsuhiko took out a cigarette and prepared to light it.

This made Luo Tian frown.

He doesn't smoke and doesn't like the smell of smoke.

When he was at home, Kogoro Mouri would always hide in his office to have a cigarette, and he would never smoke in front of Luo Tian, ​​who was just a kid.

But there are two children in the room, and this guy is still so unrestrained.

Arrogant, foul-mouthed, and self-centered—Luo Tian had a basic understanding of this person's character.

However, he didn't say anything, but just tilted his little head up and stared at the other person silently.