Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

Ran Mouri discovered that she no longer felt angry or disappointed when she mentioned Conan; instead, she felt calm.

Just like when he encounters problems, the first people he wants to ask for help are the Doctor and Ai.

She no longer turns to him first when she encounters problems, and he isn't even the second, third, or fourth person she turns to.

She set out the bowls and chopsticks, took off her apron, and sat down to eat.

"It's been so long since I've had your cooking, Xiaolan. I really miss it."

Kogoro Mouri was drinking beer and eating meat with great relish.

"It's only been a few days, it's not like it's been a long time."

"Dad, have you finished your request?"

"Don't even mention it, I couldn't find the client at all..."

Ran Mouri raised her eyebrows. "Then why did you stay for so long?"

Ran Mouri felt that someone must have deliberately lured her father out that day, but she didn't know who it was.

Kogoro Mouri's gaze darted around, looking somewhat guilty.

"We've been searching for a few more days now..."

"Dad, I can tell you're just having fun over there and don't want to come home!"

Ran Mouri slammed her fist on the table in anger, causing the bowls and chopsticks to bounce and make a dull thud.

Kogoro Mouri shrank back slightly.

Why does my daughter seem to be in a bad mood today?

He didn't dare tell the truth, "I just did some extra investigation. Maybe it's something like what happened to Asagi Minami on Tsukikage Island..."

Ran Mouri was taken aback, and she also remembered Asano Minami, the one who had tricked them into coming to Tsukikage Island with a letter of commission.

The person who hid his identity, changed his gender, killed his enemy to avenge himself, and finally burned himself to death in a sea of ​​fire.

Why did Asano Minami choose to die?

Because his hands were stained with blood, he felt self-loathing and gave up on himself, losing the will and motivation to live.

Ran Mouri couldn't help but think of Aozawa.

Qingze also harbored some self-loathing, though he hid it well, she still noticed it.

But he chose to live.

……

Dr. A Li's house.

Conan sat on the sofa, deep in thought.

He was very concerned about who had knocked him unconscious and stripped him of his clothes.

He could understand being knocked unconscious, but he couldn't fathom the purpose of stripping him of his clothes.

revenge?

Vent anger?

Who would vent their anger in this way?

"Haibara, have you located the detective badge yet?"

Ai Haibara's gaze was somewhat strange.

"Location has been located. But..."

"But what?"

"But you'd better tell me the truth about what happened today."

Conan had no choice. He didn't really want to tell her and make her worry, but since he needed her help, he had to tell her everything that had happened that day.

He also wanted Haibara to find out who had stripped him of his clothes and thrown them on the sidewalk.

As for the arguments and accusations that took place in the afternoon, they were completely forgotten.

"This morning I accompanied Xiaolan to her motorcycle test, and Qingze was with her too..."

"Aozawa?" This was the first time Ai Haibara had heard this name.

"A shameless and annoying person who has feelings for Ran." Conan felt extremely disgusted when Aozawa was mentioned.

I can still vividly recall what that guy said today.

What does it mean if I had no morals?

While Ai Haibara was also interested in the rivalry between lovers, her attention was not focused on this matter at the moment.

"and then?"

"After we finished lunch, we were taking a walk on the street when we saw Gin's car parked on the side of the road..."

Not only Professor Agasa and Ai Haibara were listening to Conan's narration, but Subaru Okiya in the next room was also listening to Conan's narration.

Gin's car?

Ai Haibara's pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints.

"So, you secretly followed them?"

Conan nodded.

"I made an excuse to separate from Xiaolan and followed them in a roundabout way. They were probably making some kind of deal. I was eavesdropping by pressing my ear against the door when I suddenly felt a pain in the back of my neck and passed out."

Ai Haibara crossed her arms, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"You've been exposed, great detective."

"what?!"

Conan and Professor Agasa were both taken aback.

But that's not right.

If he had been exposed, how could he still be here unharmed?

"Haibara, what do you mean?"

Conan stared intently at her, his hands clenched tightly, a bad feeling creeping over him.

"Your detective badge is currently in the agency."

"!!!"

Subaru Okiya and Conan, who were eavesdropping, both had their pupils dilate simultaneously, a subconscious reaction to extreme shock.

"How, how could..."

Conan couldn't believe, and didn't want to believe, that Ran had knocked him unconscious, stripped him of his clothes, and thrown him onto the street.

How could Xiaolan do such a thing?

Moreover, he deliberately went around in circles at the time, without showing any interest in Gin.

Besides, Xiaolan should have gone to her acting class.

Could it be that Qingze?

No, that's not right either.

If it was Qingze, why would he do that? His detective badge is in his pocket, so how could it be in the office?

Ai Haibara looked at Conan Edogawa, who was completely incredulous, with pity.

"Admit it, great detective. You've been exposed."

Conan sat quietly for a while, then picked up the phone on the table and dialed Ran's number.

"Sister Xiaolan."

"It's Conan. What's wrong?" Ran Mouri's voice was as gentle as ever.

Conan tried his best to make his voice sound normal.

"Sister Xiaolan, have you seen my detective badge? I can't find it."

Xiaolan's tone was calm, which meant that the worst hadn't happened yet, and Xiaolan probably hadn't discovered his identity...

"Detective badge? Do you remember where you put it?"

"I put it in the pocket of my blue coat."

Is that what you wore today?

The sound of rustling clothes being rummaged through came from the other end of the phone.

Chapter 88 Should I tell Xiaolan?

"It's strange, actually. When I got back, I found a package by the door with a set of clothes and a pair of shoes that looked a lot like what you were wearing today. I was going to call you to ask, but Dad came back, and I forgot..."

"Ah, found it. Found it in the clothes in this package. Could this be the outfit you were wearing today, Conan?"

Ran Mouri's voice suddenly turned serious.

Why were your clothes sent back to you?

The living room was quiet, except for Xiaolan's questioning voice coming from the phone.

"I changed my clothes at the last minute and had them sent back."

Conan spoke in a childlike tone, instinctively wanting to hide the truth.

"Really... then why did you change your clothes?"

Ran Mouri's face remained expressionless, but her tone suddenly became more forceful.

"And why is your phone in there too?"

Conan was extremely flustered. "I did buy new clothes, but I forgot to take my phone with me when I was changing..."

"Ok."

After a moment of silence, a sigh came from the other end of the phone.

Ran Mouri felt neither joy nor sorrow.

She already knew that Shinichi wouldn't tell her his identity or the whole story.

Her clumsy trick was so bad that it couldn't fool anyone except Shinichi Kudo.

The reason they were able to fool Shinichi was simply because Shinichi didn't dare to think that way.

He couldn't face the fact that she already knew his identity and that she was the one who did it all.

"Conan, you must tell me if anything happens. If I find out you're hiding something important from me, you'll be in big trouble."

Hearing Ran's almost explicit words on the other end of the phone, Conan lowered his head.

"Yes, I will, Sister Xiaolan."

As soon as the call ended, Conan's shoulders slumped.

"This matter should have nothing to do with Xiaolan."

He lowered his head, as if he were talking to himself, or perhaps to someone else.

How could Xiaolan possibly know?

How could they possibly knock him unconscious, strip him naked, and leave him on the roadside?

Ai Haibara sat in the chair, looking down at him with a deep, unfathomable gaze:

“Our affairs have nothing to do with her. I’m warning you, don’t drag her into the darkness.”

Regardless of whether Ran Mouri has discovered Conan Edogawa's identity, the fact that she hasn't directly revealed it means there's still room for maneuver.

Ran Mouri shouldn't be trapped in darkness; she should live forever in the sunlight, like a bright and free dolphin.

"I've already promised to give you the antidote during your school trip. If your identity is exposed before then, you'll never get the antidote."