I, Kudo Shinichi, the rice flower death god

Chapter 2 A date with Xiaolan

　　Because the little cook's brain overheated and her computer crashed, Shinichi had no choice but to cook by himself and prepare breakfast for the two of them.

"Sure enough, Shinichi, your cooking skills are better!"

After breakfast, Xiaolan, who had recovered, was washing the dishes as if nothing had happened before.

"No way, it's just that the type of cooking is different. Lan, your craftsmanship is also great!"

Shinichi leaned on the sofa and said lazily.

His cooking skills were developed in his previous life and belonged to the Chinese cuisine department, while Xiaolan, a standard Yamato Nadeshiko, was more familiar with Japanese cuisine, so the criteria for judging the two were fundamentally different.

Of course, when it comes to taste alone, he does it better.

"By the way, isn't today Saturday? Why didn't you go to club training?"

Turning on the TV, Shinichi asked curiously.

On TV, another jewelry store robbery was reported.

The folk customs are simple Tokyo, Pingping, Mihuachi, this is not a joke.

"It's just that I have a day off today."

Xiaolan said softly, but a blush appeared on her face.

She would not tell others that she asked for leave specifically because she wanted to see the person in front of her after being separated for a year for the first time.

"Um, Shinichi, are you free today?"

After putting away the tableware, Xiaolan sat on the other side of the sofa, staring at someone closely with her lavender eyes.

"I just got home, I must be very free!"

Looking at the nervous girl in front of him, Shinichi did not disappoint her.

"Then, can you accompany me for a while?"

Seeing this, Xiaolan looked even more uneasy.

Hidden in the hands behind his back, the two aquarium tickets were wrinkled.

If it were before, she would definitely not be so nervous. She and Shinichi had always been together since childhood, and had almost never been apart.

One year is not just a time of separation, it seems that the distance between the two has also been lengthened.

The strange feeling of something that seemed to exist and something that didn't exist gave the girl a little worry about gains and losses.

"You little fool, do we still need to talk like this between us?"

Gently pressing the girl's weak shoulders with both hands, Shinichi looked directly at her with star-like eyes.

"Whether it's the past or the future, I will always be with you."

Listening to Shinichi's voice, Xiaolan's face showed a sweet smile that made the man's heart beat.

"Yeah! We've made an appointment! Shinichi!"

"And welcome home!"

……

The days are shorter in winter, and people on their days off take advantage of this warm time to go out.

There is no difference between the streets of Mihuachi and ordinary urban streets.

The high -rise building, the crowd of the car, and the various signboards are full of noise and hustle.

This made Shinichi feel relaxed for a long time.

The past year has not been easy for him. The coexistence of excitement and danger is the best portrayal.

The place that made him relax the most was undoubtedly the girl beside him who was as gentle as an angel.

"... Then, Dad was drunk again, and Mom was so angry."

At this time, Xiao Lan was telling the new one about his experience this year.

The point is that she doesn't know how many times she brought her estranged parents together, and how Kogoro, who couldn't help him, let her and her mother down.

"Okay Xiaolan, let them handle matters between adults. Uncle Maori and Aunt Fei may enjoy this situation."

Gently holding the girl's hand, Shinichi comforted her.

Unlike the simple Xiaolan, he could really see what happened between the two people.

A career-oriented strong woman and a Showa man with a strong self-esteem. It was a miracle that the two of them did not divorce directly, but just separated. It is still too difficult to get back together.

Unless that uncle was awakened, whether it was in his career or ability to completely suppress each other, otherwise let them go like this.

Moreover, based on Shinichi's observations over the years, he found that there was definitely some unknown secret between the two.

"I know, but I still can't let go!"

Xiaolan held Shinichi's hand with her backhand and clasped her fingers together, very skillfully.

When Kogoro Mouri and Fili first separated, this was how Shinichi comforted her when she was young. Fortunately, with his company, her childhood did not lack care.

As a time traveler, Shinichi is naturally very precocious. He has been able to act independently since kindergarten, just like a little adult. While doing his own thing, he has to take care of Xiaolan and Sonoko, and occasionally other people.

Because of this, in Xiaolan's heart, she couldn't recognize her feelings for Shinichi.

Is it like relying on an older brother?

Or are they as close as childhood sweethearts?

Or...

After secretly glancing at Shinichi's side face, Xiaolan lowered her head shyly.

"It's rare, nothing happened along the way."

Seeing that it was about to reach the destination, Xinyi was relieved.

There was nothing I could do, my death aura was too powerful. At its peak, I could encounter three cases in a row without taking a break from morning to night.

Fortunately, he doesn't get involved in cases like other detectives, otherwise he will die of overwork sooner or later.

Rice Flower Aquarium, this is their destination today.

This newly opened aquarium is well-known throughout Neon. The wealthy Suzuki Foundation has transported all the marine life that can enter the aquarium, attracting tourists from all over the world.

This also makes it difficult to get tickets.

However, thanks to the second lady of the Suzuki family, Xiaolan was able to get two VIP tickets that were accessible to the entire hotel.

"I don't know how she was like?"

Thinking of the muffled nasal voice of the other party on the phone, Xiaolan couldn't help but feel worried.

It was originally planned that three people would come, but just the day before Shinichi returned to China, the energetic Second Miss Sonoko suddenly fell ill at home and could not go out.

"If you're worried, let's go visit the garden when we go back."

Seeing the worry in the girl's heart, Shinichi suggested.

Speaking of which, he hadn't seen that crazy girl for a year and didn't know how she was doing.

"But now, this beautiful lady, please allow me to accompany you into this wonderful world!"

Stepping into the passage of the aquarium, the blue artificial seawater shines deeply through the transparent glass above your head.

A great atmosphere, here can be said to be a dating place for couples to play.

Shinichi turned to face Xiaolan, performed the courtesy of an aristocratic gentleman, and extended his right hand.

"Then please."

With a smile on her face, Xiaolan put her hand on Shinichi's and held it tightly.

"Shinichi, do you think it would be a good idea for mom and dad to meet unexpectedly at the aquarium?"

"Indeed, in this dreamy space full of fantasy space, it will be a bit react even if people with lower emotional quotient."

"Then we'll..."

"But those are Uncle Maori and Aunt Fei! As for them..."

"Ugh - I'll think about it again then.".

Chapter 3 Explosion next to the aquarium

　　【BlackWidows】

This is an inconspicuous bar, which is opened in a small alley not far from the aquarium.

The parking lot next to the bar was heavily blocked by the police, and onlookers were not allowed to enter or exit.

"How, did you find anything?"

A fat middle-aged policeman asked his subordinates.

Officer Megure, even in this cold winter, he is still wearing the same brown coat that has never changed.

"Yes! After investigation, it was determined that these two silver Toyotas were planted with bombs, causing the explosion!"

A police officer from the Forensics Section responded quickly.

"Other than that, there are no other traces at the scene. It is speculated that the murderer planted a bomb in the vehicle elsewhere and detonated it after the owner drove here!"

"The surrounding surveillance only recorded the process of the car owner getting into the car and then the vehicle exploding, and there was no other information!"

"What about the identity of the deceased?"

Officer Megure frowned. As a senior criminal police officer, he knew the seriousness of this kind of explosion.

Within his jurisdiction, bombs may be circulated in secret, and casualties may even cause greater damage, which causes him to have a headache.

Unfortunately, this kind of explosion cannot be classified as an accident or suicide, otherwise I would be able to get off work early.

Alas, it would be great if Brother Kudo was here.

Wait, isn't that?