As soon as Shiho Miyano spoke, the atmosphere immediately became somewhat awkward.
Shinichi Kudo’s corner of the mouth twitched slightly:
I painstakingly finished the deduction,
and you aren't even shocked?
Hiss, I actually ran into someone who doesn't follow the procedure.
This situation was truly a first, leaving the Great Detective Kudo somewhat speechless.
Even Ran Mouri felt awkward, not knowing what to say, only managing to maintain a semblance of a polite smile.
Seeing this, Lin Xinyi felt even more that this Miss Miyano’s personality was abnormal.
Of course, there was nothing to be done about it,
because he absolutely could not imagine what Shiho Miyano had experienced before.
After all, having never watched Conan, he currently believed he was living in a reality world with sound laws.
And in a reality world, an underground criminal organization?
Daring to set up a stronghold for developing illegal medicine in the City Center?
And openly organizing armed personnel to imprison an expert returned from overseas?
Are they tired of living!
Is it that the people of Chaoyang are too weak to pick up the phone, or has the Skynet project's utility pole wiring burned out?
This situation would absolutely never happen domestically, and even if Japan's public security situation is somewhat different, it is still a developed country—how could criminals be allowed to defecate and urinate on their heads?
Therefore, starting from common sense for a modern person, Lin Xinyi could not imagine the truth hidden behind this.
He simply felt that this Miss Miyano was very strange:
Despite being in the prime of her youth with limitless prospects, her eyes always held a sense of vicissitude as if she had experienced countless darkness and pain.
Uh, perhaps she reads too much depressing literature produced in Japan, leading to a somewhat melancholic personality.
Thinking of this, Lin Xinyi’s gaze toward Shiho Miyano became even more helpless.
But Shiho Miyano clearly didn't care how others viewed her.
After a period of awkward silence, she was the first to break it:
While unconsciously fiddling with the two coins in her hand, she spoke to Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri in an indifferent tone:
“Do you two still need to use the Vending machine?”
“If not, please move aside, I am in a hurry.”
“Uh…” Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri exchanged glances.
The atmosphere became even more awkward.
Lin Xinyi, standing nearby, offered an apologetic smile helplessly:
“I’m sorry, this is always her personality.”
Kudo nodded and smiled slightly, indicating he didn't mind:
“I understand, I understand, I can see that.”
Ran Mouri, however, pursed the corner of her mouth, hesitating to speak:
“It must be very hard for Mr. Lin Xinyi to always have to cater to this Young Lady who doesn't understand social graces, right?”
“Please don't have a sudden thought and run to the river to commit Suicide—
that would be very Pitiful.”
In the silence, the three completed a brief and complex exchange with their gazes.
Shiho Miyano seemed to sense everyone’s Internal Complaint about her.
But she still didn't care.
Given her Identity, taking the initiative to Pull away from these ordinary people was actually for their own good.
Over the years, Shiho Miyano had long grown accustomed to this life of completely cutting off interpersonal contact and having no Friends.
Finally, just like that, amidst a complex silence,
Kudo and Ran Mouri consciously turned back to insert coins and press buttons on the Vending machine.
Lin Xinyi also obediently stayed beside Shiho Miyano, queuing up to wait.
He was still at Work after all; everything was centered on taking care of Miss Miyano’s Emotion.
The Air became quiet again.
If things continued this way, Lin Xinyi would soon wave goodbye to Kudo and Ran Mouri after they bought their Drinks, and then continue his Work, to Protect Shiho Miyano as she went to see her Sister.
But just then, not too unexpectedly,
two more Passersby joined the short queue waiting to buy Drinks at the Vending machine.
They were two male High School Students wearing black Uniforms.
Both had cigarettes, which are illegal for minors to use, dangling from their mouths; they clearly weren't well-behaved students.
While waiting in line, they chatted with each other:
“Ishikawa, is it okay for us to do this?”
“What if that kid runs to the Police again? Won't the Situation become troublesome?”
One of the male High School Students, who was relatively slender in Physique, spoke up.
His Sound was not quiet, and the four people in front of the queue—Lin Xinyi and the others—could hear him clearly.
“Heh heh, what are you afraid of?”
“Aoki, you are still too timid.”
The stout male High School Student called Ishikawa cursed:
“We just lightly ‘bumped’ him; we didn’t cripple or injure him.”
“What use is it if he runs to the Police?”
“We are still minors; are we really going to Prison over such a Small matter?”
Japan’s laws have always been relatively lenient toward Juvenile offenders under 20.
It’s just Bullying Behavior; as long as you don't beat someone until they are crippled or dead, the Superintendent won't bother with it.
Ishikawa took a deep drag of his cigarette, then cursed fiercely amidst the choking smoke:
“That brat deserves a beating!”
“Last time, we just asked him for some pocket money, and he actually ran to the Police without knowing his place.”
“And what was the Outcome? The matter escalated, the Police notified the Principal, and it caused the School to expel us because of it!”
“Since we’re getting expelled anyway, what’s there to be afraid of?”
“We definitely have to teach him a good lesson!”
“But…”
The slender male High School Student called Aoki said Hesitatingly:
“The Principal said that unless we get a letter of forgiveness from that kid, we won't be expelled.”
“How could he forgive us after we beat him like this?”
“Heh heh, do you think he’ll forgive us if we *don’t* beat him?”
Ishikawa rolled his eyes in Disdain and sneered coldly:
“He probably just wants to use this chance to kick us out of School.”
“That kind of bastard deserves to be disciplined; only when we beat him scared will he possibly become obedient.”
“That makes sense…”
Aoki nodded as if suddenly enlightened:
“Then it seems we went too easy on him today.”
“It’s fine.”
Ishikawa laughed heartily:
“There’s still plenty of time; we’ll block him on the street every day from now on.”
“Hmph, we must make him understand the price of opposing us.”
“…”
The conversation between the two male Passersby temporarily concluded.
The four people in front of them—Lin Xinyi and the others—had heard every word.
It was Obvious that Ishikawa and Aoki, these two male High School Students, had just subjected one of their classmates to Bullying Behavior.
They felt no Shame whatsoever for their Bullying Behavior; they were even savoring the memory and laughing with Pride while smoking there.
Such an ugly sight was truly disgusting.
Simply put—
“Scum.”
Ran Mouri unconsciously clenched her Fist.
The cracking Sound of knuckles popping clearly emanated from that seemingly delicate and weak Fist.
The Sound was crisp, like setting off a string of firecrackers, carrying a strong impact.
Uncontrollably, her fire of justice was burning fiercely.
And at this moment, the two male High School Students queuing at the back had no idea what terrifying Exist they had provoked.
“Cough, cough, calm down, calm down.”
Shinichi Kudo quickly pressed down on his Childhood Sweetheart’s Fist.
Although Ran Mouri had a gentle Personality and would not misuse military strength, rarely resorting to physical conflict,
Kudo knew very well that if his Childhood Sweetheart was truly Stimulated enough to take action to uphold justice,
an ordinary school bully really couldn't withstand a beating.
Therefore, Kudo, while softly persuading Ran, looked back at Lin Xinyi as if seeking help.
His helpless gaze seemed to be requesting that he also say a few words—
Lin Xinyi, after all, was someone who had attempted Suicide; people had to be considerate of his words, giving them weight.
But Kudo’s request had no effect whatsoever.
Not only did Lin Xinyi not help him persuade Ran to calm down, but he also said earnestly:
“It shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
“I recall Miss Ran Mouri practices Karate; she shouldn't miss her mark.”
He had learned that morning that Ran Mouri went to the river for morning practice to prepare for the Tokyo Karate Tournament.
Being able to participate in a fighting competition of that level meant this girl’s skills must not be bad.
If necessary, he was there to back her up; teaching two school bullies a lesson would be more than enough.
Speaking of which, Lin Xinyi’s current Body was unexpectedly sturdy.
In comprehensive comparison across all aspects, it was even slightly stronger than the body he had built through martial arts training in his previous life.
How should he put it?
Truly worthy of being an 890,000-value Security Safety Director?
“Kudo, don't worry.”
“If Miss Ran Mouri runs into trouble, I will definitely help out.”
After thinking it over, Lin Xinyi said this with full Confidence.
“Hey, hey…”
Kudo’s expression became even more Helpless:
“That’s not what I’m worried about…”
“There’s no need to worry about the legal aspects either.”
It was Shiho Miyano, who had been Silent, who spoke up.
It was somewhat unexpected that this Young Lady, who always presented herself with Indifference, would actively involve herself in others' affairs:
“Isn’t Miss Ran Mouri also a minor, wearing a High School Uniform?”
“Just like those two said—”
“Since they are minors, injuring two people isn't a big deal.”
Shiho Miyano said some truly terrifying words with a blank expression.
“…”
Shinichi Kudo became even more Helpless:
Neither of you understands that if Ran holds back her strength impulsively, the Outcome won't be as simple as injuring people.
People will shatter.
The Utility poles of Beika Town have a lot to say about this matter.