First Meeting with Conan

The next day.

"Ran, Ran." During the break, on the way to the restroom, Sonoko nudged Ran with her elbow, a teasing smile on her face. "How was your date with your husband yesterday? You must have had a great time!"

"Ah! Oh..." Ran was a bit distracted. "Don't be silly, Sonoko, if you keep saying that, I'll get angry!"

After speaking, Ran paused before continuing, "Shinichi and I just went out yesterday. By the way, guess who we met at Tropical Land?"

"Who? Could it be Shinichi's parents? Did you guys already decide things?" Sonoko continued to tease. "So, that guy Shinichi was so happy he couldn't sleep all night, and now he's overslept and didn't come to class?"

"Sonoko, you just love to talk nonsense," Ran said with a helpless expression, then whispered, "I'll tell you, but you absolutely cannot spread it around. Shinichi and I met at Tropical Land yesterday..."

Sonoko listened, nodding, and then her voice suddenly became much louder. "What? You met Yunwen and Xiumei on a date at Tropical Land yesterday, and you all hung out together?!"

Around them, some students, labeled A, B, C, and D, looked over curiously.

Ran said anxiously, "Sonoko, keep your voice down!"

"Oh! Oh!" Sonoko quickly nodded, looking like she wanted more gossip. "Anything else? Anything else?"

"No more!" Ran shook her head. "Oh, right, we have an extra person at home now! He's a child from Professor Agasa's relatives, a little boy named Edogawa Conan. Conan is very cute. I'll introduce you to him another day."

Sonoko waved her hand dismissively. "A kid? Not a handsome guy, I'm not interested in that!"

"But Conan is really cute!" Ran emphasized again.

Sonoko looked uninterested. "By the way, where's Shinichi? Why isn't he at school today? Could he have met some pretty girl and eloped?"

"How is that possible!" Ran shook her head. "Him? He must have encountered another difficult case, so he's still investigating. Also, Sonoko, after school today, Dad, Conan, and I are going to Teitan Elementary School to handle Conan's enrollment. So, about our plan to go to Beika Department Store for cake..."

"Ah? Are we canceling? Today is a special treat made by a famous pastry chef!" Sonoko complained. "It's a rare chance to eat it. And tomorrow is Sunday, so we don't have to worry about homework today..."

Ran explained with a smile, "But Conan's enrollment is also very important! Next time, next time, okay? I'll treat you next time, how about that?"

"Aiyyy..." Sonoko sighed. "Okay."

Coming out of the restroom and back into the classroom, the sharp-eyed Sonoko saw a Band-Aid on Ran's arm and exclaimed, "Ran, did your arm get hurt?"

Ran looked at her arm and smiled, "I accidentally hurt it yesterday! A kidnapper kidnapped a little girl. I got injured while fighting with the kidnapper..."

"What? A kidnapper?" Anger flashed across Sonoko's face. "How dare he hurt Ran, that's unforgivable!"

Ran said with a smile, "It's okay, it's okay! It's just a small injury, it'll be fine in a few days."

The class bell rang, and the math teacher walked into the classroom, which immediately fell silent.

Shu Yunwen withdrew his gaze from Ran and Sonoko, narrowing his eyes slightly.

Tomorrow is Sunday!

Speaking of which, he should also go take a look at the agency left by his cheap father.

Some issues needed to be resolved.

That exorcism agency, in terms of ownership, was his after all!

Time flew by, and the dismissal bell rang. Students left the school in twos and threes.

Shu Yunwen returned to Kojima Genji's house, quickly finished his homework, and then began practicing Sorcery.

After absorbing the souls of two murdered individuals, Shu Yunwen's strength had increased somewhat. According to Shu Yunwen's estimation, as long as he absorbed fifty more souls of murdered victims, he should reach the realm of a beginner Sorcerer. Moreover, with the advancement of his realm, Shu Yunwen's strength would definitely take a leap. Additionally, he might be able to get rid of this uncle-like face.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Kojima Mie's voice suddenly rang out from outside the room:

"Yunwen-chan, are you there?"

Shu Yunwen quickly opened the door. "Aunt Mie, is there something you need?"

Kojima Mie, holding a rice spoon, said, "Yunwen, it's like this. Genta is taking notes in the school library this afternoon and might not be done until six o'clock. He needs a parent to pick him up. Originally, I thought Uncle Genji would pick him up on his way home from work, but Genji just called and said he has to work overtime, and I need to cook dinner right now..."

Shu Yunwen immediately said, "Aunt Mie, I'm free right now. How about I go pick up Genta?"

"Thank you for the trouble," Kojima Mie said, then left with her rice spoon.

Shu Yunwen tidied himself up briefly, put on a new set of casual clothes, and rode his bicycle out of the house around 5:30.

Teitan Elementary School wasn't too far, and Shu Yunwen arrived quickly.

After asking the guard at the entrance, Shu Yunwen found the homeroom teacher of first-grade class B in the faculty office, Toya Sadako.

Toya Sadako was a petite woman with shoulder-length bobbed hair, blunt bangs, and a slightly above-average appearance. Her voice was soft, giving a very gentle impression.

After greeting Toya Sadako, Shu Yunwen went to the library and picked up Genta, also saying hello to Ayumi and Mitsuhiko along the way.

As he walked Genta towards the school gate, Shu Yunwen saw a familiar figure at the entrance:

"Mori-san?"

Shu Yunwen greeted her and saw a girl in a blue long-sleeved shirt turn around. Beside her, a man with a small mustache in a suit and a child with a bowtie also turned around.

These three people were, of course, Ran, Mori Kogoro, and the shrunken Kudo Shinichi, who was now Edogawa Conan!

"Ah? It's Shu-kun. I didn't expect to see you here. Kojima-san is here too!" Ran greeted them.

Genta exclaimed, "It's Mori-neechan from Tropical Land yesterday!"

As soon as Genta finished speaking, Shu Yunwen also said with a smile, "I didn't expect to run into you here, Mori-san. I'm here to pick Genta up and take him home. May I ask what you're doing here, Mori-san?"

Although he had already guessed why Ran was here upon seeing the famous "Conan-kun," Shu Yunwen still asked.

Ran bowed slightly and then gestured to Mori Kogoro and Conan beside her. "Hello, Shu-san. This is my father, Mori Kogoro. This is Edogawa Conan, who is temporarily staying at our house. We're here at Teitan Elementary School today for Conan's enrollment."

"I see," Shu Yunwen said with an expression of understanding. He then bowed to Mori Kogoro. "Hello, Mori-san. My name is Shu Yunwen. I'm a classmate of your daughter, Mori Ran. I look forward to your guidance."

This was a rather formal introduction from Shu Yunwen. Mori Kogoro immediately replied, "You're too kind, Shu-san. Ran has mentioned you before. Please forgive me if Ran causes you any trouble at school."

Indeed, Ran had told Mori Kogoro about Shu Yunwen, mentioning that this new student in her class, despite being eighteen years old, unfortunately had the face of a forty-eight-year-old.

After the two men exchanged pleasantries, Shu Yunwen smiled and greeted Conan again. "And you, young Edogawa, I look forward to your guidance in the future!"

The shrunken Kudo Shinichi never expected Shu Yunwen to greet him specifically. He quickly bowed respectfully. "I am Edogawa Conan. Please take good care of me, big brother."

Shu Yunwen nodded, then smiled at Ran. "Mori-san, young Edogawa seems very cute. Have you finished the enrollment procedures for young Edogawa yet?"

As he spoke, Shu Yunwen reached out and ruffled Conan's hair a few times.

Conan cursed inwardly while Ran smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Shu-san. We've spoken with Principal Matsushige and the head of academic affairs. Conan will be starting first grade next week!"

"Oh! Then congratulations to young Edogawa."

Shu Yunwen said casually, while Conan was already rolling his eyes furiously – Congratulations my foot!

"By the way, speaking of which, Genta is also a first-grader, in Class 1-B. I wonder if young Edogawa..."

"Ah! Conan's class is also 1-B. That means Kojima-san and Conan will be classmates. Conan, you should greet him!" Ran said, also smiling and patting Conan's head.

Conan rolled his eyes again. "Hello, Kojima-san. I am Edogawa Conan. Please take care of me in the future."

Kojima Genta then spoke up. "Hello, Edogawa. We'll be classmates from now on. If anyone bullies you at school, I'll beat them up for you! Ouch~ Yunwen-gege, why did you hit me?" Before Kojima Genta could finish his domineering words, Shu Yunwen had already hit him.

Shu Yunwen apologized. "My apologies, that was rude."

The group chatted for a few more minutes at the school gate before Shu Yunwen pulled Kojima Genta away to leave.

Before they departed, Shu Yunwen ruffled Conan's hair again and said with a smile, "Young Edogawa, I look forward to our next meeting!"

Upon hearing this, Ran immediately urged Conan, "Conan, you have to say 'goodbye'!"

Conan reluctantly replied, "Goodbye."

Shu Yunwen pushed his cart and walked a considerable distance before waving his hand back.

Goodbye, Kudo Shinichi!