"Xiaoye, you're out." When Xiaolan saw me come out of the bathroom, she put the plate in her hand on the table, and beckoned to me, "Come on, it's time to eat." ”

"Yes, here we are...... It's so fragrant, Sister Xiaolan, did you make all this? ”

As soon as I walked into the restaurant, the smell of rice whetted my appetite.

"Yes, yes. I don't know what you like to eat, so you can just eat it casually. ”

Xiaolan said and walked to the kitchen again.

"Well, you're welcome."

"Uh-huh, that, little ghost, your name is Mochizuki Night, right?"

As soon as I sat down, Mori Kogoro, who had been sitting at the table early in the morning, turned his head and looked me up and down.

"Well, I'm Mochizuki Night. Uncle Maori, this is the first time we met, please advise. ”

I nodded to Kogoro Mori in respect.

"Ah, that, that's not necessary, just be casual."

Mori Kogoro looked at me for a moment, then turned his head unnaturally and said.

I glanced at Mori Kogoro and shrugged my shoulders undeniably, is this attitude an apology?

"Well, alright, let's come and eat. Conan, go wash your hands. ”

Xiaolan put the last dish on the table and beckoned to Conan.

"Yes, right away."

Conan didn't know what he was doing just now, and only ran out of a room after hearing Xiaolan's greeting.

"Hehe, Xiaoye, you're welcome. I didn't do anything special to prepare, do you see what suits your taste? ”

Xiaolan sat next to me, and I don't know if it was my delusion, but I always felt that there seemed to be a trace of expectation on her face.

I turned my head to look at the food on the table, my face was impassive, but my heart was a little surprised.

These dishes cannot be said to be without special preparation, but it can be said that they have been prepared carefully.

However, these dishes ...... "Well, what's the matter, Xiaoye, don't you like these dishes?" ”

Xiaolan saw that I didn't use my chopsticks, thinking that I didn't like to eat these dishes, and there was a hint of disappointment on her face.

Doesn't he like to eat Chinese food?

Hehe, really, this little night can't be the little brother I used to be, I'm like this, I'm really too selfish.

"Well, no, I like these dishes very much."

Hearing the inexplicable loss in Xiaolan's tone, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty in my heart, and hurriedly spoke.

However, this is also true, these dishes are indeed my new dishes.

However, no matter how you think about it, it is too strange, although it is a little rare for a Japanese person to cook so much Chinese food, but it is not too strange if this is just Xiaolan's hobby.

But right now, it's a coincidence that the table is full of dishes that I like?

"Whew, I thought you didn't like to eat, if you like to eat, you can eat more."

Xiaolan smiled and put a dish with chopsticks in my bowl.

"Now, Xiaoye, how does it taste?"

"Yes, it's delicious."

Xiaolan's expectant look made me can't bear to say anything else, so I nodded gently.

"Ah, is it? It's, it's really, great. ”

Xiaolan breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a soothing smile in the backlight.

“……”

I looked at Xiaolan's smile, lowered my head, and was speechless for a while.

Although it was only for a short time, I really felt that kind of simple concern.

With an angelic warm smile, such a Xiaolan makes me afraid to approach.

Perhaps, I shouldn't have been near in the first place.

.................. "Xiaoye, don't clean up, you're a guest." ”

After the meal, Xiaolan gently stopped me from wanting to help clean up, then turned to look at Maori Kogoro, and completely changed his tone: "Dad, you are in charge of cleaning today." ”

"Huh? Why? ”

Maori Kogoro on the side was lying on the sofa with a bored face and picking his teeth, and when he heard Xiaolan's words, he immediately expressed his dissatisfaction.

Really, most of those dishes just now were eaten by Xiaolanjia for that little ghost, I didn't eat enough, why do I have to wash the dishes now.

"Huh? Why don't you want to, Dad? If you don't want to, forget it. ”

Although she said this, the table beside her was already "gentle" to her

The stroking cracked under it.

"Well, I'll wash it right away."

Maori Kogoro, who didn't know why Xiaolan was angry, immediately made the most correct decision and resigned himself to starting to clean up the table.

Ran pulled me up and sat me aside, and Conan sat down in the other chair as well.

"Xiaoye, how is it, have you eaten enough?"

"Well, I'm full, thank you so much Sister Xiaolan for your hospitality."

I expressed my gratitude, really, I haven't eaten such a sumptuous meal in a long time, I used to be alone in the organization, and it didn't matter what I ate, let alone the escape after that.

"Hehe, then your parents can often come to my house for dinner when they are not at home, it just happens that there are many people."

Xiaolan said with a smile.

Hearing Xiaolan say this, I raised my eyebrows and looked at Conan: Didn't you tell Xiaolan about me?

Conan obviously didn't expect Xiaolan to say this suddenly, and when he saw me looking at him, he also understood the doubts in my heart, and nodded at me.

"Huh? What's wrong? ”

Seeing that I was silent, Xiaolan was very strange.

"Mom and Dad, they're gone."

After thinking about it, I don't need to hide anything from her, anyway, I will know something sooner or later, and it doesn't matter if I say it now.

"Ahh This, I'm really sorry, I ......"

"Well, it's okay, I've already accepted this fact."

I looked at Xiaolan's guilty appearance and felt a little unbearable, and hurriedly said.

To be honest, I don't like to see any sadness and sorrow in Xiaolan's ever-bright eyes.

I know it's weird because it shouldn't be in someone I don't have a lot of contact with, but I can't control it.

"Soya, who are you staying with now?"

Xiaolan didn't know what she thought of, and her eyes looked at me softer.

"I'm staying with a distant relative of mine right now, but he's had some problems with his family lately, so I'm living alone so far."

Because I expected to be asked this question, I also thought about these answers for a long time.

"Huh? How can this be? You're just a kid now. ”

Xiaolan's eyes widened in surprise.

Conan on the side also didn't expect that when he went to his house a few times before, he didn't see an adult at home, and Conan originally thought it was just that the guardian didn't come home.

"Hehe, it's okay, they send living expenses every month, so they don't have to worry about living problems. And, for some reason, I've long been used to being alone. ”

I replied with a faint smile, counting it as comfort.

"Huh? Got used to it? ”

Xiaolan was puzzled, what kind of reason would make such a child get used to living alone.

"Well, ah, because my father is the president of a fairly large chain company, so, as the first heir, I have been taught to be independent since I was a child, and I also have some ability to protect myself, so after my father died, I lived here alone."

I'm trying to make the scene of a third-rate novel as light-hearted as possible.

However, the effect is good, and looking at Conan's complicated eyes, I know that Conan, who has been watching me silently and secretly, believes me at least tentatively.

"Ah, that's right."

Although Xiaolan is not a daughter, fortunately, she also has a friend like Yuanzi, which is probably understandable.

However, understanding can and does not mean acceptance.

After being silent for a while, Xiaolan suddenly spoke: "But that's not good, Xiaoye, otherwise, you can come to live at my house." ”

"Huh?"

Xiaolan's words were beyond my expectations.

Looking up at Xiaolan's serious gaze, I knew that she was not on a whim, and I was also thinking quickly in my heart.

Indeed, Kogoro Mori is a well-known detective, and although I was a little skeptical of the rumors after seeing him now, it is undeniable that he has influence.

If I can be by his side for a long time, maybe I will have more opportunities to catch the tail of the organization, and at the same time, I can also have more opportunities to observe Conan, these two points make me very excited.

However, when I think about it, with my current ability, if I meet someone from the organization, then it will definitely be more than lucky.

Also, if you really live in a Maori house, what will you do with your future workouts?

And most importantly, where are my guns and knives hidden?

No matter how scrappy Kogoro Maori seems to me, maybe, it's all just a pig and a tiger?

After all, he's a detective, and there's a very curious Conan, so it's hard to explain if he's discovered.

Also, although I don't want to admit it, it is undeniable that Xiaolan is also a reason why I don't want to live here.

"No need Sister Xiaolan, I'll just live by myself."

Although I don't want to see Xiaolan's disappointment, staying away from me can be regarded as a kind of protection for her.

"But it's still too dangerous for you to live alone, Xiaoye, and besides, a child, no matter how independent he is, he needs someone to take care of him."

Xiaolan said stubbornly.

"That's right, Mochizuki-san, you can stay at Uncle Maori's house, I just happen to have a companion too."

Conan helped.

I glanced at Conan in amazement, this guy, I didn't ignore the vigilance in his eyes from beginning to end, but why did he suddenly agree now?

"I really don't need to, but I still thank you very much for the invitation, thank you Sister Xiaolan."

I smiled and refused again.

If it weren't for my real malice, then Xiaolan's current behavior could be regarded as luring the wolf into the house.

"Really, Xiao Ye, why are you so stubborn. That's okay, let's take a step back, I don't ask you to come and live here, but you have to come here to eat later, you know? ”

Xiaolan was angry.

I looked helplessly at the persistence and pity in Xiaolan's eyes, and sighed in my heart, heh, really, didn't you say that you won't trust others easily?

I really shouldn't have provoked such a person in the first place.

"Ah, please take care of me from now on, Sister Xiaolan."

"Eun, it's okay, then it's settled, Saya."

When Xiaolan saw that I agreed, her mood became happy.

"Well, I guess I still have 500,000 yen (yen) in it, so I'll pay for this month's meals. The password is 317433"

I took out the bank card I had just used to go shopping from my pocket and handed it to Xiaolan.

"Aha, what's so embarrassing? But since you're going to eat at my house in the future, I'll take it first. ”

Of course, this kind of thing is not said by Xiaolan.

"Dad, why are you like this, give it back to Xiaoye!"

Ran yelled at Maori Kogoro who suddenly burst out of the kitchen.

"No need, otherwise I wouldn't have eaten here with peace of mind."

I said comfortingly.

"That's it, that's it, Lan, you have to cook more food for Xiaoye in the future."

Maori Kogoro, who has begun to risk $_$ in front of me, has changed from a boy to a more affectionate night.

"But ......"

"Sister Xiaolan, since Mochizuki-san's classmates have said so, you can accept it."

Conan saw that I couldn't refuse, and joined in persuading Xiaolan.

"Okay, then."

Xiaolan thought about it for a while, and finally accepted it reluctantly.

"Ahem, Yo Xi, then put this money here for safekeeping."

Maori Kogoro coughed twice, put away the look of a wealth fan just now, and looked serious that I am an adult.

"No, the money has to be put with me."

Xiaolan, who knows the real thoughts of her behaving father, snatched the card.

"Anyway, if you put it with your father, it will only turn into a losing gamble in the end."

"Lan~~"

Maori Kogoro looked at Xiaolan sadly.

"Humph!"

Xiaolan ignored him, and turned to me and Conan: "Then, I decided, in order to celebrate the arrival of Xiaoye, Conan, Xiaoye, let's call Ayumi and them to the playground in the afternoon." ”

“……”

Playground?

“……”

Hey, no...... "What's the matter, don't you want to go?" ”

"Ah, of course I want to go! Playground! Playground! Yay! ”

Conan's exaggerated reaction left me a little speechless.

"Ah, me too."

I swear, I definitely compromised because I saw Xiao Lan with the obvious words 'I really want to go' on her face, and definitely not because I was afraid of Xiao Lan's quietly raised fist like Conan's unpromising kid.