The next day, sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room, forming dappled patterns of light and shadow.
Hanyu Nan stretched, then quickly got out of bed. He walked into the bathroom, washed his face, brushed his teeth, and then picked up his phone from the nightstand, preparing to check his schedule for the day.
However, when he saw the date displayed on the phone screen, damn it, today was March 14th! Yesterday was April 21st, and today was Friday, but yesterday was clearly Monday?
"Alright, alright..." Hanyu Nan shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself, "This world is truly beyond saving. Ever since Conan shrunk, the entire world's time seems to have become chaotic."
Come to think of it, according to the plot development in his previous life, a full 20 years had passed, yet Conan was still in elementary school.
But if that's the case, everyone in the Detective Conan World has indirectly gained eternal life. If the Black Organization members, who are desperately trying to develop an elixir of immortality, found out that their desired elixir was achieved in such a way, what would they think?
...After breakfast, Hanyu Nan walked out of his luxurious villa in a pleasant mood. The gentle morning breeze caressed his cheeks, bringing a refreshing sensation. He walked with light steps, enjoying the beautiful moment.
He had only walked halfway when Hanyu Nan heard a shout from behind him. Hearing the voice, Hanyu Nan guessed who was calling him.
He slowed his pace slightly and saw Ran running up beside him, panting.
"Phew... Good morning, Nan!" Ran greeted Hanyu Nan warmly, still panting. Her cheeks were slightly flushed from running, and a few beads of sweat glistened on her forehead.
Hanyu Nan turned to look at Ran, who was carrying her school bag and exuding a youthful aura.
It seems that without having to wait for Shinichi Kudo to go to school together, Ran's school time also became earlier.
Thanks to Shinichi Kudo for this "assist."
"Good morning, Ran! Did Kudo reply to your message yesterday?" Hanyu Nan asked with a smile.
Ran, who had run over with a smile on her face, instantly lost her smile upon hearing Hanyu Nan's question, replaced by a hint of sadness.
"No... I tried to contact Shinichi this morning too, but he still didn't answer. I really don't know what he's so busy with..." Ran's voice revealed a touch of worry.
Hanyu Nan immediately comforted her: "Don't worry too much, Ran. Kudo might be handling a rather tricky case, so he doesn't have time to answer your call. But speaking of which, Ran, you look really pretty today!"
Hanyu Nan didn't hesitate to take a jab at Shinichi Kudo, while also not forgetting to compliment the girl in front of him.
"Hehe, not really, I'm just as usual." Ran was a little embarrassed by Hanyu Nan's sudden compliment and lowered her head, speaking softly.
Ran's originally fair cheeks flushed slightly, revealing a hint of shyness, but in a blink, the scene of Shinichi calling the professor but not replying to her messages flashed through her mind, and a sense of loss welled up in her heart: Does Shinichi no longer care about me?
Noticing the change in Ran's mood, Hanyu Nan also found some lighthearted topics at the right time to distract her. So, the two chatted and laughed all the way to school.
As soon as they arrived at the school gate, Sonoko's luxurious minivan came into view, clearly having been waiting for a long time.
Seeing the two, Sonoko leaned out of the car, waving her hands excitedly and shouting loudly, "Nan! Ran! Over here!"
Hearing Sonoko's call, the two walked forward together. Sonoko also skipped over, then tightly hugged Ran's arm, her gaze falling on both of them.
Ran smiled and replied, "Good morning, Sonoko. Today I didn't wait for Shinichi to go to school together, so I had more time and coincidentally met Nan on the way."
After hearing Ran's explanation, Sonoko suddenly realized, saying in surprise, "Oh, I see. That conceited guy, Ran, you still haven't reached him?"
After Ran recounted her experience of looking for Shinichi Kudo yesterday, Sonoko immediately stood up indignantly to defend Ran.
"That's too much! That conceited guy, if I ever see him, I'll call a whole carload of Anpanman to beat him to a pulp!" Sonoko said, vigorously waving her arms.
After speaking, she hugged Ran tightly and whispered comfortingly, "Ran, don't be sad. What's there to miss about such an arrogant person? See his true colors earlier, and break up with him earlier. This weekend I'll take you to a party. With our Ran's beauty, what kind of excellent gentlemen won't be yours to choose from then?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Sonoko lifted Ran's chin, carefully examining her and nodding repeatedly, expressing her admiration for Ran's appearance.
"Sonoko! Stop messing around!" Ran's face turned red from Sonoko's words and actions, and she quickly reached out to stop Sonoko from continuing to be mischievous.
"Ran, I'm doing all this for your own good!"
Sonoko chuckled and dodged to the side, skillfully avoiding Ran's outstretched hand. Then, she turned to look at Hanyu Nan, who was watching their playful quarrel, and appealed to him for help.
"Nan, look at Ran, everything I'm doing is for her own good! What's so great about Shinichi Kudo, that Reasoning Maniac? Let him spend his whole life with those cases!"
Hanyu Nan heard this and said, "Eh? Why are you suddenly giving Shinichi Kudo a reward? Letting him spend his whole life with cases, wouldn't that just fulfill his wish?"
However, seeing Ran chasing Sonoko with a shy face, constantly circling around him, seemingly wanting to cover Sonoko's mouth, Hanyu Nan had no choice but to extend his arm, stopping the two from continuing their antics.
"Alright, alright, stop messing around, class is about to start soon." Hanyu Nan said softly.
Seeing that she couldn't catch Sonoko, who was peeking out from behind Hanyu Nan, Ran also had to blush and straighten her clothes, walking towards the school.
Seeing that Ran was no longer angry, Sonoko quickly said to Hanyu Nan, "Thanks, Nan, good morning!"
After speaking, Sonoko eagerly Ran forward, linking arms with Ran, and walked towards the school together.
"Oh, Ran, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have teased you, but Shinichi Kudo really isn't that great. Ran, are you really not going to consider someone else?
"Sonoko!"
Hanyu Nan also smiled behind them and followed the two towards the school.