Inside the Sukiyaki restaurant .
Ayako introduced various knowledge about Sukiyaki to Senichi while feeding him.
Although Senichi had his own memories from his original world, he didn't have much knowledge about these things.
Just like most people don't study the origins of hot pot or barbecue, they just eat and that's it. They don't usually bother to know the historical origins of these dishes.
However, Senichi was quite interested in the "miscellaneous studies" that Ayako talked about. He listened to these interesting bits of knowledge while accepting his girlfriend's feeding, which was filled with the strong scent of lovey-dovey sweetness.
The words between the lines after the meal were filled with two words—dog food!
Although Senichi later realized that Ayako hadn't eaten much herself and wanted to feed her, she refused because she felt too embarrassed.
Although he felt a bit regretful, the scent of dog food had already permeated the air!!
TN: [Dog food: (Internet slang) public display of affection (term used by singles who are forced to "eat" it)]
After the meal, Ayako showcased the elegance expected of a princess of the Suzuki family.
She effortlessly displayed various knowledge about cuisine. From this wealth of culinary knowledge, one could indirectly see how much effort she had put into her "bride training."
This was basically the quality possessed by professional chefs.
Generally speaking, only professional chefs would delve into the origins of cuisine.
They familiarize themselves with various professional knowledge in order to improve upon the foundation of cooking.
But Ayako, this was just a part of the "bride training," yet she had reached a professional level of refinement!
If it were an ordinary family's "bride training," many wouldn't even meet the basic requirements of culinary training, let alone these specialized areas of knowledge.
There's a saying that goes, "Don't challenge others' livelihoods with your own interests," but it didn't quite apply to Ayako.
Although she wasn't a professional chef, her culinary skills had reached a professional level!
This was a reflection of her depth, even if it was just the tip of the iceberg, it was enough to give a glimpse into her true abilities.
Thinking back to the dishes she prepared at the villa, as well as the unintentional display of tea ceremony, all these manifestations showed that her "bride power" was very high!!
Senichi felt a bit pressured by this. After all, if the other person was so excellent, he couldn't fall too far behind.
After all, he found a wealthy and virtuous girlfriend, and although he was proud, eating a free meal too often wasn't good for the stomach.
He had to find a way to work hard and not rely on others for a free ride!!
"I guess I have to work hard too." Senichi sighed inwardly, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the pressure.
He had to become an outstanding person to satisfy her family and make them think he was worthy of her!
The more skills and knowledge he mastered, the more confidence he would have.
Well, he had to work hard on solving cases and increase his skills through lottery draws. Relying solely on his own efforts was too slow. The main path was to rely on external assistance!
Senichi made a firm determination.
Conan, who studied desperately: Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? Can you hear me?
When you're in love, your brain doesn't perceive the passing of time. Without realizing it, they had spent over an hour on a meal.
After getting up, they settled the bill and left. The two of them walked down the street, starting their post-meal digestion.
The cold wind had subsided unnoticed, and snowflakes began to fall gently from the sky.
"It's snowing~" Ayako looked up at the sky. "So beautiful..."
"I'm more concerned about whether you're cold or not." Senichi smiled slightly, holding Ayako's soft hand and putting it in his own pocket.
Ayako didn't say anything, burying her cheeks in her collar as Senichi led her forward.
"Lately, Sonoko seems to be obsessed with magic and always wants to perform for me. It's not a big deal, but her state of mind worries me..." As they walked for a while, Ayako suddenly brought up Sonoko's situation, her expression showing some concern. "So I wanted to discuss this with you."
"Oh? It's not a dangerous interest for young people to like magic." Senichi squinted his eyes and said, "Has anything else happened that worries you?"
After all, Sonoko is also an important supporting character, involved in countless cases. Usually, when someone develops a new hobby or interest, it's often to attract attention from the opposite sex...
There's no way around it; Sonoko has quite a reputation...
However, if they could start from Sonoko's side and prevent a case from happening in advance, it would be a good outcome. It would also help alleviate Ayako's worries.
Thinking about this, Senichi smiled and said, "Tell me the details, and I'll analyze it for you."
Ayako nodded, her expression filled with worry. "Actually, Sonoko's fascination with magic started because of an online chat room she's been obsessed with recently. It seems to be a place dedicated to discussing magic tricks."
If that were all, it wouldn't be a problem, but she always giggles foolishly in front of her computer, and I don't know what she's up to...
When I asked her about it, she stammered and was evasive. But one time, I overheard her on the phone, saying she would attend some offline gathering with Ran over the weekend and mentioning something about "handsome guys."
Ayako looked troubled. "Sonoko is always carefree and often fantasizes about a romantic love... I'm a little worried about her..."
"Uh... I understand what you mean," Senichi said, feeling a bit exasperated. 'What started as an obsession with magic is nothing more than a way to attract attention from others! She's completely infatuated!' It's obvious she's fallen for someone! Even though she's a rich young lady, she has no sense of reserve and frequently encounters playboy types...
If it weren't for that Conan, the grim reaper who watches over her and has been her childhood friend.
Whenever Sonoko encounters a playboy, there's always a case involved, a weakened version of the "Grim Reaper Aura" that exposes the true nature of those scumbags. Otherwise Sonoko, the naive rich girl, has probably been taken advantage of countless times without realizing it.
"I've seen some of Sonoko's behavior... cough... I understand what you're saying," Senichi said, rubbing his forehead in helplessness. "I'll go to Ran's place later to inquire about the situation. I'm sure Sonoko wouldn't be foolish enough to attend an offline gathering alone; she's probably going with Ran."
"But Ran is also a girl," Ayako continued to express her concern.
"You don't need to worry about that."
Senichi had a peculiar expression on his face. "With Ran's skills, dealing with three to five adult men would be a piece of cake. It's actually others who should be concerned about their own safety."
"That's too exaggerated..." Ayako's mouth hung open, her face showing astonishment. She couldn't believe it. "Although I've heard that Ran is very good at karate, it's not that extreme, is it?"
Not that extreme?
Senichi felt that his girlfriend was still too naive.
I'm even downplaying it. Wait until she breaks a sword with a kick, takes down two sword-wielding samurais with one kick each, and dodges bullets while trouncing the members of the 'Winery', then you'll know what true terror is!
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