Ke Xue: Ai-chan and I have an agreement

Outside the operating room, Shiina Yuichi and his group were standing or sitting in silence, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

Dr. Agasa originally wanted to send the three little guys from the Junior Detective League home, but they insisted on staying and waiting for Conan to come out of the operating room safely.

So they all waited there quietly, and no one left.

Mao Lilan sat alone on a chair. Her face looked unusually calm, making it hard to guess what she was thinking at the moment.

"Um...are you thirsty?" Maori Kogoro took a deep breath and broke the silence. He stood up and said, "I'll go get some drinks."

"I'll go with you." Seeing this, Shiina Yuichi also stood up and walked towards the vending machine with Maori Kogoro.

The two walked side by side and came to the vending machine.

However, there isn't a wide variety of drinks available in the machine.

Yuichi Shiina picked out a bottle of juice, a few bottles of milk and a can of canned coffee, while Kogoro Mori bought a lot of refreshing drinks, seeming to be prepared to keep watch all night.

After returning to the outside of the operating room, Shiina Yuichi took a few bottles of milk and handed them to the three little ones and Haibara Ai.

After receiving the milk, the three little ones thanked Shiina Yuichi one after another and expressed their gratitude for his care and concern.

Haibara Ai held the milk and drank it in small sips, looking in the direction where Shiina Yuichi left with her peripheral vision.

Yuichi Shiina walked towards Ran Mouri who was covering her arm.

A shadow loomed above her head. Ran Mouri raised her head and her eyes met the gentle and soft gaze of Yuichi Shiina.

"Brother Yuichi?" Mao Lilan called softly.

Shiina Yuichi smiled and handed her the milk and juice in his hand, and explained, "Juice can help you replenish the lost nutrients, and milk is rich in protein, which can help you recover your strength faster."

"Thank you, Yuichi-san." A sweet smile bloomed on Mao Lilan's face, and her eyes were full of gratitude.

Shiina Yuichi sat down beside her, then glanced at the operating room where the operation was still going on, then turned to ask Mao Lilan, "What's wrong? You seem a little unhappy? Are you worried about Conan?"

Mao Lilan nodded slightly, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

She stared at the door of the operating room, as if she could see Conan undergoing surgery inside through the door.

She felt very heavy-hearted and was extremely worried about Conan's safety.

But more than that, she was feeling annoyed. For some reason, she always felt that Shinichi was by her side.

And they’re very close, especially… Conan, he really looks like Shinichi.

But how is this possible? Conan is so young, but Shinichi is already a high school student.

Looking at Mao Lilan with a worried look on her face, he could only shake his head helplessly.

He really couldn't understand the complicated thoughts of girls.

"Brother Yuichi..." Mao Lilan suddenly pursed her lips and said softly.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Shiina Yuichi looked at her in confusion.

Then, Mao Lilan looked at Shiina Yuichi seriously and asked, "Tell me, is there any way in this world that can make people rejuvenate?"

Hearing this, Shiina Yuichi's heart suddenly tightened, but he still tried his best to calm his emotions and not let his expression fluctuate in the slightest.

Ran Mouri's eyes, which were extremely determined and filled with a hint of expectation, fell into Shiina Yuichi's eyes.

He really wanted to help Conan cover up, but every time he saw the look on Mao Lilan's face, he couldn't help but think of his sister Anxia.

The impulses and conscience deep in his heart told him that he must never deceive the people he cared about.

After a fierce ideological struggle, Shiina Yuichi finally sighed deeply and said softly, "In fact, there are many things in this world, and it is often difficult for us to make an accurate judgment or conclusion about them."

"Xiao Lan, if you have doubts or confusion about something, you should confirm it and question it without hesitation, and try to find out the truth behind it."

"Even if the truth you get in the end may be too much for you to bear."

"But no matter what, don't let these worries and troubles linger around you."

"I'll stay with you."

Shiina Yuichi's words were heartfelt, and sincerity and kindness were revealed between the lines.

He did not choose to reveal Conan's true identity directly.

Perhaps for Ran Mouri, the best way is for her to find out the truth about Conan's identity herself.

Upon hearing this, Mao Lilan's eyes lit up, as if all the problems surrounding her had been solved with Shiina Yuichi's words.

"Thank you, Yuichi-san." Ran Mouri's eyes were full of gratitude, with a smile on her lips, and she returned to the image of the girl that Yuichi Shiina remembered.

Shiina Yuichi smiled, then waved his hand and said, "Who told you that you are my sister?"

The two then chatted about recent events.

Yuichi Shiina discovered that Teitan High School, where Mao Li Ran was studying, would soon hold a school party, and she would also play the leading role in a drama.

Taking this opportunity, Mao Lilan also invited Shiina Yuichi.

School?

Shiina Yuichi thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed.

He didn't have anything to do anyway, so it would be nice to go out and have some fun.

After being enlightened by Yuichi Shiina, Ran Mouri felt much better. She was quick-witted and noticed the three little ones were in a depressed mood.

Possessed by an angel, Mao Lilan once again showed her kindness and went to mediate the moods of a few little ghosts.

Seeing this, Shiina Yuichi returned to Haibara Ai.

"How is it? Have you figured it out?" Huibara Ai lowered her head slightly, staring at the cup of milk in her hand, and asked softly.

Yuichi Shiina sat aside, silently opened the coffee can, and took a sip.

After a moment, he answered, "Yeah, I figured it out. She probably noticed that something was wrong with Conan."

Hearing him say this, Haibara Ai's original actions came to an abrupt halt. She stopped drinking milk, raised her head, and her eyes showed confusion and curiosity.

"So...how did you convince her?" Her voice was still as calm as before, but with a hint of inquiry.

Shiina Yuichi lowered his head slightly, stretched out his fingers, and gently wiped away the milk stains left on the corners of Haibara Ai's mouth.

Then, he said slowly: "I didn't tell her Conan's true identity."

He paused, then continued: "Let her find the answer herself."

Haibara Ai couldn't help but frown, seeming a little confused and puzzled by this decision.

"Why don't you help him keep it secret?" she asked bluntly.

"Shiho, you can't lie to your family." Shiina Yuichi's eyes were filled with tenderness, and he gently stroked Haibara Ai's cheek with one hand.

Haibara Ai looked at Shiina Yuu in a daze and didn't say anything.