Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

"Little friend, why don't you explain it more clearly?"

It's true that she used to like Shinichi.

But that doesn't mean she'll like him forever.

She waited for him, until time itself began to blur...

But what about him?

They moved into her house, used her father's identity to administer anesthesia to him, and even put him in mortal danger, all while they remained completely unaware.

Sometimes she really couldn't understand what Shinichi was thinking.

Shouldn't you seek help from your parents immediately if your body shrinks into a smaller size?

He came to her house, wanting to use his father's identity to investigate, but he was unwilling to tell them the truth.

What exactly does Shinichi take them for?

If Ran Mouri were in that situation, she would choose to leave and would never want to endanger the people she cherishes.

Even if doing so will make you sad and in pain.

Or perhaps, Shinichi simply didn't believe that her family was trustworthy.

Because of distrust, I am unwilling to tell them.

As for reasons like protection, they are simply untenable.

They were already in danger, and vodka had already come to their door. How could they protect themselves if they kept it a secret?

If his father hadn't left after receiving the commission, and if he hadn't become Qingze, he would probably have found two corpses when he got home from school.

Or perhaps they were taken away and used as tools for threats, ultimately unable to escape being silenced.

She sighed in her heart.

The anger rising within her had already overshadowed her feelings for Shinichi Kudo.

She suddenly felt a little sad.

Time is indeed merciless; everyone changes without even realizing it.

The boy who once radiated the same spiritual light as her in America is no longer the same as he was back then.

And Ran Mouri, now in another man's body, looks back on that brief yet long wait like an outsider.

Conan had no idea who the soul inside the young man was. He looked into the young man's eyes and spoke each word with unusual seriousness.

"Ran likes Shinichi, and Shinichi has already confessed. They like each other and will be together soon!"

Ran Mouri maintained her smile, showing no reaction to those words.

"What if I say I like Ran Mouri, does that mean I'm going to interfere in their relationship?"

"you……!"

This was the first time Conan had ever seen such a shameless person.

Previously, Eisuke Hondo chose to leave after learning that Ran had someone she liked.

Others who liked Xiaolan also wisely chose to give up because of his obstruction and driving him away.

But Qingze just doesn't play by the rules.

"I don't interfere in relationships because I have a sense of morality and righteousness. But what if I didn't? What would you do then?"

Does Qingze possess benevolence and morality?

Maybe, but not many.

Ran Mouri knows that her feelings for Aoyama are special; they include tenderness, curiosity, and dependence.

But it doesn't quite reach the level of liking.

She was curious about what he would do if "Qingze" really showed interest in "Ran Mouri".

"you……"

Conan was stumped by the question.

You can only be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no way to prevent a thief for a thousand days.

If their feelings for each other are deep, why would they worry about a third party interfering?

Ultimately, it all boils down to a lack of self-confidence.

Xiaolan didn't respond to him, and she's been acting coldly towards him lately. They're not boyfriend and girlfriend.

He did not have the stance to drive Qingze away.

"Are you going to use her status as her brother to smear my image and say bad things about me, or are you going to call out Shinichi Kudo, who doesn't have a boyfriend, to prove your ownership?"

Seeing Conan stunned by her shameless behavior, Ran Mouri suddenly lost interest in teasing him any further.

"Unless you get Miss Lan to reject me outright when I confess my feelings, I will not give up."

When Qingze came out after finishing the written exam, he noticed that the atmosphere between the two people was a bit off.

One was acting normally, while the other was completely distraught.

"Conan, what's wrong with you?"

He asked in a low voice, then looked at Ran Mouri.

What did Ran Mouri say to this kid?

Ran Mouri gave him an innocent shrug.

Conan tilted his head back and forced a smile. "I'm fine, Ran-neechan. How did your written test go?"

"Perfect score!"

The girl proudly tilted her head back and rubbed his head.

Conan obediently let her pat his head, and she didn't hold back her praise at all, "You're amazing! Now, as long as you pass the driving test, you can get your driver's license!"

Qingze glanced sideways at Ran Mouri, who calmly offered her praise in return.

"To get a perfect score, Ms. Mori is truly amazing."

Aoze remained calm and unperturbed in the face of Ran Mouri's praise.

"It's alright, but I'm a bit slow at solving problems."

The questions were all based on basic traffic rules and were not difficult at all.

Conan grabbed the girl's clothes and looked at Aozawa with hostility, but quickly switched his expression when the girl looked over.

Ran Mouri found Conan's changing expression quite amusing.

How come I never realized Shinichi could act so well before?

"Go take the practical exam. You should be the first one out and don't have to wait in line."

Qingze nodded and headed to the driving area.

This type of exam cannot be observed by onlookers, but there are screens to show the situation in the exam room.

Conan had never seen Ran practice riding a motorcycle before, and he was surprised to find that she was already so skilled at it.

Whether it's slalom, emergency braking, or right-angle turns, everything is exceptionally smooth; the entire operation is fluid and seamless, earning full marks.

Ran Mouri felt ashamed; she wasn't that proficient yet and could only guarantee she would pass the test.

Sending Qingze up would really be a waste of his talents.

The next steps are simple: complete the registration, wait for the documents to be mailed to the office, and you've got your driver's license.

"Should we buy a motorcycle?" Ran Mouri asked.

"No need, I don't think I'll be able to ride it many times, and I checked the price, it's a bit expensive..."

Qingze shook his head, maintaining his Ran Mouri persona and refusing.

The main problem is that the Mori family has nowhere to park.

Parking in a public garage is even less necessary.

Ran Mouri readily agreed, saying, "If you want to ride, come to my house. I have several bikes there, and you can borrow any of them."

"Then thank you, Mr. Qingze."

I said that on purpose, just to show this brat the right path.

"To celebrate Miss Lan passing her exam, let's go to a Chinese restaurant. I know a Chinese restaurant that makes really delicious Mapo Tofu. It's on me."

Conan noticed that Ran's eyes lit up immediately after Aozawa made that suggestion.

He gritted his teeth inwardly.

Damn it, this invitation is so aggressive, and it's even Xiaolan's favorite Mapo Tofu.

He took out his phone to look at the gifts he had bought online the night before.

It hasn't been shipped yet...

He angrily turned off his phone, then felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Verbal attacks were ineffective against Qingze, and so were moral attacks.

This man was determined to pursue Xiaolan, and he was also cunning; there was simply no way to stop him...

Why bring a lighter in Chapter 81?

It was lunchtime, and the Chinese restaurant was very lively.

Ran Mouri, using Aozawa's body, immediately chose a private room. She even thoughtfully brought Conan a child seat.

But Conan saw this thoughtful gesture as nothing less than a provocation.

From an angle where Aozawa couldn't see, he glared fiercely at Ran Mouri.

Ran Mouri, wearing a blue fur coat, returned the smile.

Qingze ignored the eye contact between the two and ordered food on his own.

Ran Mouri likes Mapo Tofu, and Aozawa, maintaining his persona, was the first to order it.

After that, we ordered roast duck, sweet and sour pork ribs, and stir-fried chicken with mushrooms. We also ordered some snacks and drinks for the kids and asked the waiter to bring us a pot of tea.

While waiting for the food to be served, Qingze drank tea, while Maoli Ran played with a lighter, trying out the fancy ignition methods that Qingze had demonstrated.

Conan's gaze fell on the lighter in his hand, and he asked with an innocent look.

"Does Brother Qingze smoke?"

"Don't smoke."

"Then why bring a lighter?"

Ran Mouri also asked Aozawa this question, and Aozawa's answer was—to establish personal habits within the character's persona, while simultaneously training finger dexterity.

Just like magicians use coin tossing and flower cutting to practice, these are all ways to train flexibility.

However, there was another reason that Qingze didn't mention.

When an explosion is about to occur, light your lighter, creating a symphony with the blast wave, and then walk out amidst the noise and dust—very cool.

"I like it, there's no need for so many reasons," Ran Mouri replied casually.

Aozawa felt great whenever he ate in Ran Mouri's body.

Nothing soothes a weary heart more than good food.

Ran Mouri originally wanted him to eat less and restrain himself.

But seeing how happy he was and how blissfully he was eating, I ultimately said nothing.

Sigh, what can I do?

Who knows when it will switch back? Let him eat as much as he wants; she can just work on burning it off and lose weight.

Although the food was delicious, Conan found it tasteless.