Conan: No, why aren't you following the script?

Yueye Xue unconsciously let out a long breath. She had been plotting a murder, but now she was on edge. After being tricked by Hoshino Terumi, she really thought that her plan had been seen through and subconsciously wanted to kneel down and confess.

Fortunately, so far there haven't been any problems, otherwise she really wouldn't know what to do!

Having calmed down, Yueye Xue noticed Hoshino Terumi looking at her with a puzzled expression. She quickly waved her hand, trying to change the subject: "Oh, I mean, Terumi, you actually care about something like this? You used to be so aloof, how come you're so..."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Terumi said with a haughty expression, "I just think what you said earlier makes a lot of sense. Speaking of which, aren't you really considering dating? I noticed you looked quite envious just now. What? Kaoru is getting married soon, do you want someone to be with you?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Yexue immediately felt a sense of foreboding.

As is widely known, the reason she devised the murder plan and prepared to harm her former friend, Kusano Kaoru, was because Kusano Kaoru's fiancé was the actor Kensuke Osamu, whom she had always secretly admired.

Upon entering and seeing the two of them so affectionate, for a fleeting moment, Yukino Yuki fantasized about how happy she would be if she could replace Kusano Kaoru in that situation.

That's why she had an envious look in her eyes at that time, but unexpectedly, Hoshino Terumi noticed it, which led to the current misunderstanding.

Therefore, to avoid exposing her murder plan, Yue Yexue quickly and vehemently denied it:

"Who, who said that? I'm not envious at all! Huimei, don't talk nonsense. It would be bad if Xiaoxun misunderstood. You should know her personality. If she finds out, it will definitely cause a big fuss."

"What does it matter? I'd actually like to see rivers of blood,"

Hoshino Terumi sneered, then stared straight at Takeno Yuki, "But you can't fool my eyes. There's only one truth: Yuki, you really do envy Kaoru who's about to get married, which is why you showed that expression. Don't try to deny it. You must really want to get married right now, right?"

"...Say whatever you want." Yue Yexue sighed. Faced with her companion who suddenly seemed to be possessed by a detective, all she wanted to do now was give up.

Hoshino Terumi persisted, "Actually, it's not a big deal. Yuki, you're not young anymore, you really should try dating a boyfriend. Speaking of which, that young man Kogoro Mouri brought earlier seemed pretty good."

"Huh? What are you talking about, Huimei!"

"Don't make such a fuss. That young man's name is Kitagawa Isao, right? He became a detective at such a young age, and he seems very gentle and considerate. He and you two seem to get along quite well. How about I ask him for you? With an idol like you as his girlfriend, I don't think he would refuse, right?"

"How can you do this! Huimei, stop messing around!"

Startled by Hoshino Terumi's words, Yueye Xue quickly waved her hand in refusal.

However, when these words reached Xiaolan's ears, the innocent girl's eyes suddenly lit up:

"Arno, Miss Koyuki, Miss Terumi, did you just mention Mr. Kitagawa? Actually, I also think you two are a good match. Mr. Kitagawa has a great personality; he's gentle, kind, and very caring. If you two were together, you would definitely be very happy!"

Hearing this, Hoshino Terumi smiled and pointed at Ran, "See? Even Kogoro Mouri's daughter said so. What do you think, Yuki? If you think it's suitable, I'll go ask Kitagawa Isao for you right now. If you two get together, don't forget to send me a collector's edition of Sherlock Holmes, okay?"

"Oh dear, you two shouldn't be trying to play matchmaker here,"

Caught between Ran and Hoshino Terumi, Yukino felt extremely confused. "How can you two be like this? You've only just met and you're already pushing each other to date. Are you setting me up on blind dates? Besides... Mr. Kitagawa has such a good personality, he might already have a girlfriend. Don't cause him any trouble at a time like this."

"Miss Xiaoxue, you can rest assured,"

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan immediately smiled like an aunt, "From what I know, Mr. Kitagawa is still single..."

"He has a girlfriend..."

At this moment, Ai Haibara, who could no longer bear to listen, stepped forward with a cold and unusually stern expression. "Kitagawa-nii has a girlfriend, and she's been dating him for a long time, so give up on him and stop bothering him."

"What did you say?!"

Before Ran could react, Conan stepped forward, looking incredulous, and asked, "You mean Kitagawa-nii... has a girlfriend?! When did this happen? Who is that woman?!"

"Please don't make such a fuss, okay? Is it really that strange that Kitagawa-san has a girlfriend?"

Ai Haibara maintained her cold expression, shrugging and saying, "Besides, this is Kitagawa-san's private matter, so why should I tell you?"

"But……"

Conan Edogawa gritted his teeth, seemingly still somewhat unwilling.

However, Ran, who finally realized what was happening, pushed him aside and moved in front of Ai Haibara with starry eyes. "Ai, can you tell me what kind of person Mr. Kitagawa's girlfriend is? We've never heard him mention her before, and we're really curious! And we didn't expect Mr. Kitagawa to keep it so secret. He really treats us like outsiders!"

'You've always been outsiders...'

Ai Haibara snorted inwardly, but faced with this girl who looked so much like her sister, she couldn't bring herself to say anything in response.

Anyway, it's just a description of myself, so even if I embellish it a little, it shouldn't be a problem... right?

Thinking of this, Ai Haibara seemed to have a sudden realization. Looking at Ran again, she chuckled softly and said:

"There's nothing much to say. Actually, she's an older sister from my relative's family. We ran into her by chance in Hokkaido, and then Kitagawa-san and..."

……