Ke Ai: Growing up with Xiao Ai

Chapter 7

"It's almost time to contact Shinichi Kudo—

" "There's no need, Gran." "

The voice I trust the most reverberates throughout the warehouse.

Gray Hara: "Edogawa-kun!!"

Moriran: "Conan!?"

Gran: "What's the matter? I didn't have a transmitter when I tested it...... "

Yes, even so, I'm sure Kudo-kun will be able to find us."

Conan: "It's really hard to find you, Gray Plains~ You are easy to target, so be sure to carry the detector badge with you in the future!"

"Gray Plains mourned: "Oh, I still found it, Mr. Detective~

" Conan: "Really, you guys...... Anyway, it's okay. "

-But, how did you find here

?" Conan: "This time the situation is urgent, I asked Miss Naomi to help

" Ash Hara: "Miss Naomi!?" "

Due to Naomi's work, we can't see each other often, but we exchange contact information, and we still communicate when we meet almost once a year."

Conan: "Her character will definitely continue to work hard to put the old and young certification system into practice." When I told her that Gray Plains was in trouble, she immediately used the system to track your whereabouts. Gray

Plains: "Miss Naomi......"

I was saved this time.

- However, how does Kudo-kun know Naomi's contact information?

Gran, who was standing by while we were chatting, got a little impatient.

"Hey, have you talked enough! How do you know my code name? Even if it's that... The system doesn't know that—

" Conan: "Ah, the system really can't do that." So, your thing was told to me by Mr. Pinja, a former member of the Order,

"Gran: "Pinja is still alive too?!"

I didn't expect him to survive......

Conan: "Although there were a lot of difficulties in the recovery process. But I'm recovering pretty well now, thanks to his intel, which helped me a lot.

Gran was still muttering to herself.

"That Pinja can actually ......"

seems to be very different from his impression in the organization.

Conan: "I've called the police, the police will be here soon, although I sympathize with you for the loss of your family, but your way of revenge is really wrong, hurting my important people!!

" Gran: "Phew! you haven't been in the organization, you can't understand our feelings!" he

said this, and quickly fled the warehouse.

Gray Plains: "It's really ...... Aren't you chasing him? The old you-

" Conan: "The old me, maybe catch up." But you're looking too miserable now, so I'd better help you loosen your ties first. Gray

Hara: "Please don't put all the blame on me......

" Conan: "Haha, well, anyway, it's okay if you're okay-"

This normal conversation made me relax and unconsciously fell on Kudo-kun's chest.

Conan: "Well!Gray Plains!?It's okay!!"

Gray Plains mourned: "...... It's weird. As soon as I see your face, I feel powerless. "

It's only today

— it's good that you're by my side — it's

... For a short moment, the

heart immersed in your tenderness gradually relaxes ......

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"Judging from the screen, your little girlfriend has been kidnapped by a former member of the organization named Gran. I remember the resemblance to that name when I was disguised as Grace.

Naomi said to Pingjia over the phone.

Naomi: "Pingjia...... Gray Plains has been captured, do you know her situation?

" Pinja: "Who knows, but it's certain that the strange boy has already rushed over!"

......

"Ayumi, I'll make Ayubara happy!"

I remembered what I had said to Ayumi at the cultural festival that day.

Ayumi breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.

"I see... I've always thought Conan-kun would say that. However, if Conan-kun can't make Xiao Ai happy, I'll take her away immediately!"

"Okay, I see, thank you, Ayumi. "

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"You should go to her!"

I said to Kudo-kun as usual.

“...... In your heart, will my relationship with Lan never change?"

However, he gave an unexpected answer.

Hey, what does that mean—

"If Gray Hara wishes, I can do this..."

, I grabbed Kudo-kun's sleeve as she tried to leave to find her.

Kudo-kun looked at me suspiciously.

"Ashbar?"

"That, no, I just-" I

myself was surprised by my actions.

"Just?"

he brought his face to me... It's close!!

" I just, want to stay a little longer...... Maybe I just want to be with you......

" "Well, then I'll be by your side." "

...... Your smile will never change.

"Stupid

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"...... Since when?"

I said as I gazed at the moon in the night sky.

Kudo-kun thought for a moment, and then said.

"To be honest, I'm not sure exactly when it started. I remember when I was in the second grade, Gray Yuan suddenly disappeared, right?"

Gray Yuan mourned: "Well, I remember. You forcibly brought me back to the city.

Conan: "Hey, I can't say it's completely wrong...... "

So, what did you mean at that time?"

Kudo-kun scratched his head.

"At the time, I felt like I was being deprived of a part of myself without you...... "

I was a little nervous and crossed my hands behind my back.

Yes, is that so?

Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel shaken, but I still pretended to be calm.

"How it feels like you've noticed. is worthy of being a love detective~

" Conan: "You are the ...... When did it start?

" Ash Plains: "Huh?"

...... What did he mean by that?

I subconsciously spoke.

“...... Don't you really notice?"

Conan: "Uh......

" Gray Yuan mourns: "Well, though, it doesn't matter about talking about that now. "

I felt like my face was burning red.

"Well, well, anyway, you seem to be quite happy now—"

He replied only one.

So, it would be nice to be by my side all the time

– at least today –

and to soak up your tenderness......

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“...... Judging by the picture, your half-race little girlfriend and childhood friend have been kidnapped by a former member of the organization named Gran.

I said over the phone.

"Mr. Pinja...... What are you talking about? I'm single! And now is not the time to discuss this, Gray Plains has been kidnapped, do you know any information?

" Pingja: "Huh, didn't you two kiss underwater before the explosion, and now you broke up?"

...... I didn't expect to hear the answer I've been looking for in a place like this.

"Is that so... No wonder that day would... I feel as if I'm missing a part of myself... I

......see

When I heard this answer, I felt my face burn red.

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"Gray Plains!?It's okay!!

""...... It's weird. When I saw your face, I suddenly felt a wave of weakness. "

As long as you are by my side today

—just for a moment—

......... in your tender arms

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