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Conan's cheeks twitched as he mentally complained.
The four entered the movie theater, found seats, and sat down.
Before the movie even started, the four of them ate popcorn and chatted.
"Actually, the director of this movie was my sister's classmate from her university club,"
Sonoko said, "I think her name is Chikako Ikeda."
"She became famous while in college after winning the Best Newcomer Award for her novel 'Blue Kingdom'."
"She is now not only the director, but also the screenwriter of this film, 'Blue Kingdom,' which is adapted from her novel of the same name."
"Wow, that's amazing! You actually won that kind of award in college!" Xiaolan exclaimed.
"yes,"
Sonoko also sighed, "My sister often says that she misjudged him."
"You misjudged me? Why do you say that?" Matsuda asked, puzzled.
“I asked my sister about this too,” Sonoko thought for a moment, “It seems that because ‘Blue Country’ is a novel full of rich and delicate emotions, my sister always felt that it didn’t quite match Chikako Ikeda’s proud and willful personality.”
"Actually, there are also people who appear arrogant and willful on the outside, but are actually gentle and sensitive on the inside," Xiaolan said.
“Yes, that’s what my sister said before, so she thinks she might have been wrong about Chikako Ikeda all along,” Sonoko laughed.
……
The movie was released soon after, and just as Sonoko said, it was indeed a film with delicate emotions.
Both girls, Sonoko and Ran, had tears in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Matsuda and Conan stared wide-eyed.
These two straight men simply couldn't understand it.
The kind of plot in movies where I know you like me, but I just don't want you to know that I like you too, and I deliberately create misunderstandings to make you think that I don't like you.
……
After the movie ended, the four walked out of the cinema, and the two girls were still discussing the movie's story.
Sonoko clasped her hands together and exclaimed, "The youthful excitement depicted in 'Blue Country' is truly wonderful."
"The friendship and love between the main characters are really touching!" Xiaolan said.
"I wish our youth could be like that," Sonoko said with longing.
"Mmm!" Xiaolan nodded in agreement.
"What they're saying...do you understand?"
Matsuda asked in a low voice, his face expressionless.
"I don't understand." Conan shook his head with a stiff face.
The two looked at each other, and it was the first time they had ever felt this mutual appreciation.
"Alright, it's getting late, I'll take you home." Matsuda glanced at the sky.
The two girls naturally wouldn't refuse, and as for Conan, that brat, he had no choice.
The two girls sat in the back seat, while Conan got into the front passenger seat.
"This is my first time riding in a police car," Sonoko exclaimed after getting in.
“In fact, if possible, it’s best to never ride in a police car in your entire life,” Matsuda said with a smile.
"Why?" Sonoko asked, looking a little bewildered.
That stupid woman...
Conan sighed and explained helplessly, "Sonoko-neechan, people who ride in police cars are usually either criminals or people who need police help in trouble."
"Officer Matsuda said that in the hope that you won't become a criminal or encounter a situation where you need police assistance."
"So that's how it is,"
Sonoko nodded in understanding, then suddenly reached out and punched Conan on the head.
"Kid, don't think I don't know that when you were explaining just now, you were probably laughing at me for being stupid!"
Conan held his head, speechless.
Finally, Matsuda didn't beat him up today, but Sonoko struck again!
"By the way, Officer Matsuda,"
After reprimanding Conan, Sonoko looked at Matsuda, who was driving, and asked, "The day after tomorrow is the weekend. I wonder if Officer Matsuda has any time?"
"I think so, is there something you need?"
"Actually, my sister organized a party and invited some of her friends. She also asked me to find some friends so we could all go and have some fun together."
Sonoko explained, "I've already invited Ran. If Officer Matsuda is free, would you like to come along too?"
"This one……"
Matsuda hesitated for a moment: "I don't know your sister."
"If you go and meet my sister, you'll get to know her!"
As Sonoko spoke, she suddenly covered her face with her hands, looking heartbroken and on the verge of tears.
"Officer Matsuda clearly said before that you would definitely come if I invited you and you were free. Were you just lying to me? Waaah..."
That fake crying is nowhere near as good as Yumi's!
After internally complaining, Matsuda had no choice but to accept Sonoko's invitation.
Chapter 105 My Sister Has a Crush on You
The police car stopped downstairs at the Mouri Detective Agency, and Sonoko, Ran, and Conan got out of the car together.
"Thank you for your hard work, Officer Matsuda. I need to talk to Ran for a bit more. I'll go home by myself later," Sonoko explained.
"Alright, be careful on your way back." Matsuda waved to the two girls and drove away.
Watching the police car drive away, Xiaolan asked in confusion, "Didn't you say that gathering was just a university club gathering for Ayako-nee?"
“Yes,” Sonoko nodded.
"Then why did you invite Officer Matsuda over?" Ran asked worriedly, "What if Ayako-nee gets upset..."
"Don't worry, my older sister won't be upset at all," Sonoko laughed twice. "She'll be overjoyed to see Officer Matsuda."
"Happy? Why?" Xiaolan asked, puzzled.
“A few nights ago, I got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and passed by my older sister’s room. I found her secretly watching TV. Guess what she was watching?” Sonoko asked mysteriously.
"I don't know," Xiaolan honestly shook her head.
"She was watching a videotape of Detective Matsuda deducing the truth on TV when he solved the Yomiuri TV murder case!"
Sonoko said smugly, "I bet my older sister has a crush on Officer Matsuda!"
"No way?" Xiaolan covered her mouth in surprise, but her face also showed an excited expression.
Hey, you guys are way too love-struck, thinking about that kind of thing just from watching a video?
Conan couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Actually, I think that Ayako-neechan might want to ask Inspector Matsuda for a favor?"
"Huh? Kid! What did you say?"
When Sonoko heard Conan deny her guess, she immediately rolled up her sleeves, ready to teach him a lesson.
Luckily, Ran stopped her in time, otherwise Conan would probably have another bump on his head.
"By the way, Conan, why did you say that?" Ran asked curiously.
"Didn't Sonoko-neechan say at the movie theater before that her sister said she misjudged the actress and that she felt the movie 'Blue Country' didn't match Chikako Ikeda's personality?"
Conan explained, "I think there might be something going on here that's why Ayako wanted to ask Inspector Matsuda to help her investigate."
"I don't think so. Even if Ayako-nee really has doubts, she can ask Dad and the other detectives to investigate. Why would she need to call the police?" Ran objected.
"Perhaps there's something involved that requires the police to be involved," Conan said, "like someone dying or something."
"Hey, who said someone died next to them!" Sonoko said angrily. "My parents are pressuring my older sister to get married. She's also looking for a marriage partner. I think my older sister must have a crush on Officer Matsuda!"
Hehe, whatever you say goes...
Seeing that he might get beaten up if he continued talking, Conan wisely shut his mouth.
Without Conan causing trouble, the two girls continued their discussion.
“But Officer Matsuda already has Officer Sato,” Ran hesitated. “Even if Ayako-nee really likes Officer Matsuda, I’m afraid…”
"Hehe, so what!" Sonoko laughed dismissively. "Officer Matsuda and Officer Sato haven't officially started dating yet. Besides, even if they did become boyfriend and girlfriend, it's not like they're getting married. They might break up anytime soon."
"Our Suzuki family motto is: never give up until things are completely over!" Sonoko said proudly. "As long as Officer Matsuda and Officer Sato don't get married, my older sister will never give up."
"Heh, what's so great about interfering in other people's relationships?" Conan couldn't help but think to himself.
"This family motto seems a bit out of place here, doesn't it?" Xiaolan frowned as well.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore," Sonoko, who was always carefree, didn't seem to care. "Anyway, I just wanted to tell Ran that at the gathering the day after tomorrow, you have to watch my eye and do what I say. We're going to create an opportunity for my older sister and Officer Matsuda!"
"Well... alright," Ran said, though she felt a little bad for Sato, she nodded in response to Sonoko's request.
"I knew Xiaolan, you're the best friend."
Sonoko hugged Ran and rubbed her face against hers, then looked at Conan with disdain.
"By the way, you absolutely mustn't bring that annoying brat along. He'll only get in the way!"
Haha, making it sound like everyone wants to go!
That day I went to see the professor and played his newly invented game. Wasn't that much more interesting than fooling around with you guys?
Conan sneered inwardly.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Sonoko said with a look of longing,
"I heard that some of my older sister's classmates are really handsome. Maybe, besides setting up my older sister and Officer Matsuda, we can also have a romantic relationship?"