First Meeting with Conan-kun

Chapter 12: First Meeting with Conan~

The next day.

"Ran, Ran." During break time, 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 lot of fun!"

"Ah! Oh..." Ran was a little distracted. "Oh, Sonoko, if you keep saying that, I'm going to 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 talking nonsense." Ran's expression was helpless, and then she whispered, "I'm telling you, don't spread it around. Shinichi and I met at Tropical Land yesterday..."

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

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

Ran looked anxious. "Sonoko, keep your voice down!"

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

"No more!" Ran shook her head. "Oh, right, there's an extra person at our house 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 someday."

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

"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 some difficult case again, so he's still investigating. Also, Sonoko, after school today, I'm taking Conan to Teitan Elementary School with Dad to handle Conan's enrollment. So, about our plan to go to Beika Department Store for cake..."

"Ah? Are we canceling? Today is supposed to have a supreme delicacy 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 smiled and explained, "But Conan's enrollment is also very important! Next time, next time, okay? I'll treat you next time, how about it?"

"Ai..." Sonoko sighed. "Alright."

After coming out of the restroom and returning to the classroom, the sharp-eyed Sonoko saw a bandage on Ran's arm and exclaimed, "Ran, is your arm injured?"

Ran raised her hand and looked at it, then smiled. "I accidentally hurt it yesterday! A kidnapper was holding a little girl hostage. I got hurt while fighting with the kidnapper..."

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

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

The school 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 and check out the office left by his cheap father.

Some issues needed to be resolved.

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

Time flew by, and the school bell rang, students leaving 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 improved slightly. According to Shu Yunwen's estimation, he should be able to reach the realm of a beginner Sorcerer after absorbing fifty more souls of murdered victims. Moreover, with the improvement of his realm, Shu Yunwen's strength would definitely take a leap. Also, he would 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. "Auntie Mie, is there something you need?"

Kojima Mie, holding a ladle, said, "Yunwen, it's like this. Genta is taking notes in the school library this afternoon and might need to be picked up around six o'clock. Originally, I asked Uncle Genji to pick him up on his way home after work, but Genji just called and said he has to work overtime, and I need to cook dinner now..."

Shu Yunwen immediately said, "Auntie Mie, I'm free right now, why don't I go pick up Genta!"

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

Shu Yunwen tidied himself up briefly, put on a newly bought casual outfit, and rode his bicycle out of the house around five-thirty.

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-year class B in the faculty office, Toya Sadako.

Toya Sadako was a short woman with shoulder-length hair, bangs reaching her eyebrows, and a slightly above-average appearance. Her voice was soft, giving a gentle impression.

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

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

"Student Mori?"

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

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

"Ah? It's Student Shu. I didn't expect to see you here. Student Kojima is here too!" Ran greeted him.

Genta exclaimed, "It's the Mori sister we met at Tropical Land yesterday!"

Genta finished speaking, and Shu Yunwen also said with a smile, "I didn't expect to meet Student Mori here either. I'm here to pick up Genta and take him home. May I ask what Student Mori is doing here..."

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

Ran bowed slightly and then pointed to Mori Kogoro and Conan beside her, introducing them. "Hello, Shu-san, this is my father, Mori Kogoro; and this is Edogawa Conan, who is temporarily staying at my house. Today, we are here at Teitan Elementary School for Conan's enrollment."

"Is that so?" Shu Yunwen put on an expression of "I see," and then bowed to Mori Kogoro. "Hello, Mori-san, my name is Shu Yunwen. I am a classmate of your daughter, Mori Ran. Please take care of me."

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

That's right, Ran had indeed told Mori Kogoro about Shu Yunwen, knowing that this new student in her class, though 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 hope you'll take care of me in the future!"

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

Shu Yunwen nodded, then smiled and said to Ran, "Student Mori, young Edogawa seems very cute. Have the enrollment procedures for young Edogawa been completed?"

As he spoke, Shu Yunwen reached out and ruffled Conan's head vigorously.

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

"Oh! That's truly congratulations to young Edogawa."

Shu Yunwen said casually, while Conan was already rolling his eyes—Congratulations on what!

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

"Ah! Conan's class is also Class 1-B. In that case, Student Kojima and Conan will be classmates. Conan, you should greet him!" Ran also said with a smile, patting Conan's head.

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

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

Shu Yunwen apologized, "I'm sorry, please excuse me."

The group chatted for a few more minutes at the school gate, and then Shu Yunwen pulled Kojima Genta away.

Before leaving, 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 said, "Goodbye."

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

Goodbye, Kudo Shinichi!