Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

On the weekend, Kenji Hagiwara and Koizumi set a date.

Hagiwara hadn't arrived yet, but three unexpected little guys came to the cat cafe.

"Sakurai-san, long time no see!"

Xiaolan and Sonoko entered the cat cafe. When they saw Koizumi was there, they immediately ran over to greet her in surprise.

As for the little followers following behind them...

"Sakurai... Sister! I sent you an invitation so far in advance and so seriously during Christmas before the New Year, why didn't you come to our party!"

Koizumi put on a flawless smile and lied calmly with his eyes open: "Because I had work during those days. And I greeted Mr. Kudo, Mr. Mori, and Ms. Eri in advance."

(As an adult with a proper job, there is no need for me to report my whereabouts to a kid like you who is still in elementary school, right?)

As Koizumi spoke, he turned and looked at Mao Lilan.

Xiaolan blinked her eyes, nodded obediently and said, "Well, I heard them say that Sister Sakurai couldn't come to the party."

Kudo Shinichi put his hands on his hips and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Why do you have to greet them? It was me who sent you the invitation letter!"

Koizumi looked at him with a smile, and continued to answer in a gentle tone: "Well, how should I put it. It's like someone sends me a job commission. If I have to refuse the job for some reason, should I explain it to the messenger, or should I explain the reason directly to the client?"

(You are just a kid, what right do you have to care so much? Did you pay for the Christmas party or cook the meal?)

"Kudou-chan, you are so smart, so you should understand, right?"

(If you dare to say you don’t understand, you have to admit that you are a fool!)

Kudo Shinichi was not completely ignorant of the ways of the world, and he really had no way to refute Koizumi's explanation. He was speechless and stamped his feet in anger.

Sonoko was still there to help Koizumi: "That's right, Kudo-san! Sakurai-san is an adult, so of course she should socialize in an adult way. Do you think she has nothing to do all day like you do?"

Kudo Shinichi complained unwillingly: "But she has been missing for almost five months, and she didn't even write a New Year's greeting card during the New Year."

He rolled his eyes and added, "Given the nature of her work, aren't you worried that she might be in some danger if she hasn't shown up?"

"Eh?"

Xiaolan and Sonoko looked at each other, both with surprise.

Xiaolan pointed at herself and said, "Although I didn't receive a New Year's greeting card, I did receive a blessing email from Sister Sakurai during the New Year."

Sonoko nodded and agreed, "Yes, I received it too."

"what!"

Little Kudo was shocked: "You, you all received it?"

“Yes.”

Xiaolan and Sonoko took out their cell phones, opened their emails and showed them to him.

Although it has been a long time, both of them still keep the New Year's emails.

Koizumi looked at the three people with amusement, not feeling guilty at all.

She did email Ran and Sonoko occasionally to keep in touch.

Most of the time, it was the two children who sent greetings and asked her what time she would be in the store or if she wanted to go out and play together.

However, Koizumi was very busy after the Chinese New Year and had to decline their invitation, but promised to take them out to play after he was done with his busy schedule.

On Valentine's Day, February 2, Koizumi had no time to pay attention to anyone else except Xiaoshu. He only sent a spoof email saying "Happy Valentine's Day" to the two girls and sent each of them a box of chocolates, which made the two girls very happy.

Of course, this was limited to the two girls, and the despised Kudo Shinichi received nothing.

After seeing the evidence on Xiaolan and Sonoko's phones, Kudo became even more annoyed.

"Why did you all receive emails but I didn't? I have a cell phone too!"

The little guy shouted at Koizumi angrily and aggrievedly: "Why didn't you send me a greeting email!"

"Eh? Kudo-san didn't receive it?"

"Eh? Shinichi didn't receive it?"

Xiaolan and Sonoko were both surprised and turned to look at Koizumi.

Koizumi was not panicked at all, still smiling and leisurely said: "Kudo, you didn't send me a greeting email."

"Because I don't have your contact information!"

Koizumi's smile deepened: "Right, you are very clear about this. We haven't exchanged contact information, how can you ask me to send an email?"

(Actually I do, but I just won’t send it to you. What can you do to me? Lululu!)

Kudo Shinichi:......

"Besides, are you so obsessed with receiving emails from other girls? You already have Ran-chan."

Xiaolan:!!!

His face suddenly turned red.

Sonoko:!!!

"That's right! Sakurai-san is right! After all, why is Kudou-san so obsessed with receiving emails from Sakurai-san? You two aren't that close."

Crit!

Kudo was so anxious that his face turned red, and he hurriedly explained: "This, this is obviously different! How can Sakurai-sister say it's another girl!"

Koizumi tilted his head, looking puzzled: "What's the difference? Aren't they all girls?"

"You, you are making excuses!"

Koizumi applauded, "Wow, Kudo is amazing. He even used such a difficult word as paradox. As expected, he is the child of a famous mystery novelist. It's amazing."

(Little Kudo's proud face) "What's there to praise? I'm almost going to junior high school."

"Really? But other elementary school students don't have such a rich vocabulary as you do. In the end, you just read and learn a lot."

(Shy face then realizes) "Hey, that's nothing... No, don't change the subject! We're obviously not discussing this!"

Koizumi clapped again: "Oh, you figured this out. You are worthy of being the little detective of the Kudo family, you are amazing!"

(Tsundere face then realizes again) "Well, of course I'm great... No, it's useless even if you praise me!"

"Eh~ Is it really useless? Don't you like being praised for being awesome?"

(Gives up struggling) "...I like it."

"Yeah, as long as you like it. Children who tell the truth are good children."

Kudo Shinichi:......

A look of doubt on one's life.

What was the initial topic?

Zhu Fu Jingguang silently watched the whole process of Koizumi making the child run around in circles. When the "battle" came to an end, he held back his laughter and took four pieces of cake.

"Mori, Suzuki, and Kudo, would you like to try the cake I just made?"

"Wow, it looks delicious! Thank you, Midorikawa-san."

"Thank you, Midorikawa. Your cooking skills are as good as ever! I really want you to be a pastry chef at my house."

Koizumi imitated the tone of the two little girls and said to Zhufu Jingguang with a smile: "Yeah, thank you Midorikawa brother."

Then he turned to look at Kudo Shinichi who remained silent.

Little Kudo was feeling very upset. He scooped a spoonful of cake and put it into his mouth. Then he found that Koizumi was staring at him with a smile.

I felt the death gaze from Auntie Sakurai...

Little Kudo shuddered and admitted defeat: "...Thank you Midorikawa for the cake, it's delicious."

The death stare disappeared, and the person opposite him became harmless again.

Kudo Shinichi:......

Ahhhh, so angry!