Kudo Shinichi walked in silence, and when he was about to reach Kogoro Mori's office, he bumped into someone head-on.

The man let out a slight cry when he was hit, and it seemed that he was hit hard.

That soft cry sounded a little too familiar. It was...

Xiaolan?!

When Kudo Shinichi heard the voice, he suddenly came to his senses and quickly raised his head. As expected, he saw that it was Mouri Ran standing in front of him.

She was holding onto a telephone pole, trying to maintain her shaky body. Her face was frighteningly pale, her eyes were red and swollen, and her eyes were dark. She was still wearing yesterday's clothes, which were wrinkled beyond recognition and looked very decadent.

Kudo Shinichi looked at her and felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

He couldn't help but ask with concern: "Xiaolan, why are you here? What happened?"

Just as Mao Lilan had stood firm on her feet, she suddenly heard a familiar childish voice.

It's Conan!

She immediately raised her head, and when she saw that it was indeed Edogawa Conan in front of her, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but more of it was joy.

She walked up quickly and hugged Kudo Shinichi tightly in her arms, almost crying with excitement.

"Shinichi? It's really you! You're still alive! Did you know? I've been looking for you..."

Mao Lilan's voice was slightly choked, as if she had been through a lot.

Kudo Shinichi was hugged tightly by her, and he could clearly feel her body shaking and her emotions fluctuating greatly.

Why is Xiaolan so scared?

Kudo Shinichi was puzzled and let her hug him. Soon he felt warm liquid falling on his neck. It was Mouri Ran crying.

He patted Mao Lilan's back gently and comforted her as he did in the past: "Don't be afraid, Xiaolan, I'm here."

In response to him, Mao Lilan cried even more silently, and her tears could not stop flowing.

Then, Mao Lilan suddenly hit Kudo Shinichi, but the force was not strong, as if it was just a way to vent.

If she used all her strength, she would probably knock the person unconscious.

"Do you know how scared I was when I heard the gunshots? I turned back to look for you, but I only heard a burst of gunfire. When I called the police, you were gone... There was only a pool of blood on the ground..."

"I thought you were dead..."

Mao Lilan said this while sobbing, her sorrowful voice like a cuckoo crying blood.

She seemed to suddenly think of something and loosened her arms that were tightly around Kudo Shinichi.

Kudo Shinichi didn't notice anything, but this time he could clearly see the wet tears on Mouri Ran's cheeks, and the tears were still dripping.

Hearing that Mouri Ran actually risked looking back when the gunshot rang out, Kudo Shinichi couldn't help but blame her.

"Xiao Lan, why did you turn back? It was so dangerous, but you still came back. Do you know that I would be worried? Don't do such dangerous things next time. Look, I'm still alive and well. You are such a fool..."

Mao Lilan interrupted him, her tone becoming inexplicably stern and it was impossible to tell her emotion.

"So you admit that you are Kudo Shinichi, Conan?"

Kudo Shinichi stood frozen in place, his hair standing on end in response.

It's terrible. I forgot that I am now in Conan's body. I originally wanted to pretend to be deaf and dumb, but now it seems that I'm over.

Xiaolan really knows everything this time. It's over. How should I explain it? !

Kudo Shinichi's eyes flickered for a moment and he hesitated.

If Mouri Ran still can't see that he wants to continue pretending, she is not Kudo Shinichi's childhood sweetheart.

Wiping the tears from her face, Mao Lilan stood up.

"Shinichi."

She shouted, using another, real name of Kudo Shinichi.

Kudo Shinichi quickly stood at attention and looked at her, "Ah, Xiaolan, I'm here."

Mao Lilan looked at him calmly, with an inexplicable sense of momentum.

"This is not the place to talk. Come upstairs with me. We can sit down and have a good talk today. What are you doing back now?"

Mao Lilan said this and stretched out her hand.

She is 160cm tall, and when she stood up, she looked down at Kudo Shinichi. She stretched out her hand only below her waist, and it was obvious that she wanted Kudo Shinichi to jump up and hold her hand.

Kudo Shinichi hesitated and did not jump up and hold that hand immediately.

He looked up and declined, "Xiaolan, there's no need to talk today. I have something else to do, so I have to leave first..."

Mao Lilan knew he would say this, so she reached out and grabbed Kudo Shinichi's wrist and half-forced him to the elevator.

"You have to go up today. You've lied to me for so long, why don't you give me an explanation? Everyone can apologize, but what's the point?"

Kudo Shinichi did not resist. He was the one in the wrong, so he could only follow her force and move forward.

"Xiao Lan, I...I really didn't mean to lie to you. You know I was being hunted by the Black Organization. I was even shot in the arm yesterday."

The two of them had already reached the elevator entrance. Upon hearing this, Mao Lilan immediately loosened her grip on Kudo Shinichi's arm, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes.

After all, she is a simple and kind girl, and it is remarkable that she can take such a tough stance today.

Now that she heard that Kudo Shinichi was shot, she remembered that she had just pulled Kudo Shinichi's arm forcefully, and she might have torn the wound.

She wanted to be soft-hearted but couldn't bring herself to do it, so she said awkwardly, "Which hand is hurt?"

Kudo Shinichi saw her awkwardness and couldn't help sighing in his heart.

When did they become like this?

They are two people who know each other well and are familiar with each other's temperament and personality...how come they are so awkward?

Kudo Shinichi sighed silently again and raised his injured left arm.

"It's this arm, not the one you pulled. Don't blame yourself."

Mao Lilan said "Oh" without any emotion and walked into the elevator.

Kudo Shinichi hurriedly followed.

When Mao Lilan noticed that Kudo Shinichi was approaching her, she stepped back and stood in the corner of the elevator, avoiding any physical contact with Kudo Shinichi.

Kudo Shinichi stood there, stopped moving, and suddenly asked:

"Xiao Lan, do we really have to draw a line between us like this? Aren't we friends who grew up together?"

Maori's office is on the second floor, and the elevator arrives in a few seconds.

Mao Lilan quickly came out from the corner and spoke slowly as she passed by Kudo Shinichi.

"Just friends, right?"

After saying that, Mao Lilan laughed at herself and came out of the elevator.

The window next to her was open and a cold wind blew in. Mao Lilan suddenly felt very cold and her whole body began to feel cold.

She was wearing very warm clothes, but she couldn't keep warm.

Just like her love for Kudo Shinichi, even though she has taken the initiative or hinted at it many times, she still can't warm up this slow and unintelligent ice cube Kudo Shinichi.

It can’t be kept warm, it turns out it was destined by heaven.

The weather in late autumn has finally turned cold. Is winter about to come?

Mao Lilan shivered and looked at the blue sky outside.

Today, her love for Kudo Shinichi finally disappeared.

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