Basic Literacy of Beika Town Citizens

"So you thought he'd taunt you like a victor because he knew exactly what the fabricated memories were like?"

"Yeah, and since he came to tell me in person that he was going to Tokyo..." Tang Ze, who had been answering Conan's question, noticed the approaching figures and immediately cut himself off. He stood up and handed bottles of mineral water to the two girls.

"So, how fruitful was tonight?" Tang Ze's expression switched to a gentle smile in an instant. Though he spoke to both of them, it was obvious whom he was asking.

"Don't even mention it..." Sonoko Suzuki bent over dejectedly, tugging at her yukata robe as she let out a hollow sigh. "It's so unfair!"

Her best friend, whose heart already belonged to someone else and who had no interest in flirting or romantic encounters, always attracted the attention of countless men. Meanwhile, she, who desperately wanted to fall in love, was always the one ignored.

What a hateful world...!

"Um, it's so dark out that you can't even see passersby clearly. Maybe it's just because I have long hair, so it's easier to tell I'm a girl..." Ran Mouri helplessly linked arms with Sonoko Suzuki and awkwardly tried to come up with an excuse.

"Forget it, let's go back. I never should have gotten my hopes up." Clearly not comforted at all, Sonoko Suzuki sighed heavily, then quickly rallied. "Tomorrow! We're going to the beach tomorrow! I specifically brought the swimsuit that I think makes me look the most attractive!"

Having said that, as though to prove her determination, she lifted the camera in her hand and snapped a photo of Tang Ze's smiling, especially gentle-looking face just as a firework burst in the sky.

"Okay, okay, I'll help you look around when we get