There are quite a few people who like Shinichi Kudo. After all, he's a high school detective who's young, handsome, and famous for being wealthy.
But when it comes to well-known admirers, one is his senior, Asami Uchida, and the other is the one standing before us, Terumi Hoshino.
Senichi had a habit of recording information about things he liked from his previous life, especially for longer anime series. He would often forget the details as he watched more episodes. Then, when he wanted to catch up later, he would forget the important information from the earlier episodes.
The Conan Encyclopedia was a perfect fit for his memorabilia requirements, and it allowed him to improve entries for the works he liked.
When improving the content, he would naturally review the information as well.
Senichi remembered there was a celebrity who liked Shinichi Kudo, but he hadn't really connected the dots between their 2D image and their real-life persona until now.
After all, the person wasn't particularly significant.
However, when you experience something from your own memories, your recollection naturally starts to resurface continuously.
It's a very peculiar feeling that most people can't understand.
It's somewhat like having a "precognitive dream" where, at a certain moment, you feel like you've dreamt of doing the exact thing you're doing at that very moment.
Senichi's sensation was even more extraordinary because the dormant memories in his mind were gradually coming to life.
At this point, Senichi, with the help of his somewhat hazy memories and the information he had collected in advance based on the "Conan Law," had essentially unraveled the full picture of the case.
Now that he had identified all the characters involved, the next step was to quietly resolve the case.
This case, in reality, didn't involve any deep-seated grudges or hatred. It was just a tragedy caused by some misunderstandings. When Yuki Takeno took action, she ultimately couldn't bring herself to harm the other person too severely, and in the end, she even contemplated suicide due to guilt.
As for the impulsive murderous intent, well, Senichi thought Conan would have to shoulder most of that burden.
After all, Yuki Takeno's murderous intent seemed a bit far-fetched in terms of motivation, and the only explanation was to attribute it to the influence of "SPC-001."
Conan: Damn it! Blaming me again for all this!
While Senichi was lost in thought on the living room couch, Yoko Okino, who had already changed into the extravagant outfit they wore when they debuted as a group, emerged with a hint of shyness.
"My goodness! You guys really plan to go through with that plan!" Osamu Kenzaki exclaimed when he saw Yoko Okino in her star-studded costume.
"Next up is my turn!" Yuki Takeno stood up and said with a smile, "Revisiting the experience of being young~"
Seeing Yuki Takeno stand up, Senichi was taken aback and realized he couldn't delay any longer. This solo action opportunity was most likely when she intended to commit the crime!
With this in mind, Senichi abruptly stood up and blocked Yuki Takeno's path.
"Hmm? Is there something you need, handsome?" Yuki Takeno looked at Senichi curiously.
"No, I just thought that if your surprise could fulfill Miss Kusano's wishes"
Senichi glanced meaningfully at Yuki Takeno and then addressed the perplexed group directly, "If my deduction is correct, I believe this engagement party is just a show that Mr.Kenzaki is putting on with Miss Kusano, isn't it?"
"What!?"
"What are you talking about!?"
"Is the engagement fake?"
Accompanied by Senichi's words, Conan and the others were shocked and exclaimed, with Kogoro Mouri even angrily waving his hand, saying, "Stop joking around; this isn't funny at all."
"No, it's not a joke. Perhaps you all didn't know, but Mr.Kenzaki is certainly aware of it."
Senichi pointed at the calm-faced Terumi Hoshino and smiled, "If there were any uncertainties before, I am now confident in my judgment based on Miss Hoshino's recent reaction."
"I told Kaoru a long time ago that this plan would fail."
Terumi Hoshino took out a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled a puff of smoke calmly, her expression serene. "I just didn't expect it to be exposed in this way. I must say, you're quite the detective, with a truly terrifying insight..."
"What! So you mean this is true..."
"This engagement party..."
"...is just acting..."
"But how did you know, Terumi?" Yoko Okino asked in confusion. "Aren't you two..."
"...fighting?" Terumi Hoshino smiled and explained, "Actually, that was all a sham. We've been in contact with each other all along...
Both Kaoru and I believed that if 'Earth Ladies' continued, it would ruin us both, so we intentionally staged a big fight to break up. But because you all back then wanted us to continue, we kept this charade a secret."
"I see, so that's why you two always seemed at odds with each other," Yoko Okino realized.
"But why... Why did Mr. Kenzaki have to..."
After the shock, Ran looked at Osamu Kenzaki with a puzzled expression, echoing everyone's confusion.
"It was actually Kaoru who asked me to do this, to give the person she likes the courage."
Osamu Kenzaki looked at the manager Atsushi Makuma who was too shocked by the news, walked up to him and patted his shoulder and said: "From a man's perspective, I thought it was a bit extreme to make a girl go to such lengths.
But looking at it from another angle, if a girl is willing to go to such lengths and still doesn't want to give up on you, it shows Kaoru's determination to be with you."
"I... I..."
Atsushi was trembling, finding it hard to find the right words. He had always felt that the gap between them was too wide, so when Kaoru decided to reveal their relationship, he had withdrawn, fearing he wouldn't measure up.
When he saw Kaoru get engaged to Kenzaki, he was sad but silently wished her well. He had never thought that this was her plan to motivate him.
"Take responsibility for her feelings that you let down while she's still here," Senichi encouraged from the side. "Show the courage that a man should have! I believe you've also felt the pain of losing your loved one. If you don't want to regret the rest of your life, summon your courage!"
"Yes! When Kaoru comes out, it's the decisive moment!" Yoko Okino clenched her fists and cheered, "Go for it!"
"I... I understand!"
After learning about his love's determination and being encouraged by everyone, Atsushi wiped away his tears and said with determination, "This time, I won't run away anymore!"
Then, as Kaoru Kusano walked out after taking a shower and was surprised to see Yoko Okino and the others dressed up, Atsushi bravely stepped forward under the encouraging gazes of the group.
Following that, as she looked around and met the expectant gaze of her loved one, Kaoru Kusano seemed to realize something. In her slightly anxious anticipation, her sweetheart uttered the words she wanted to hear.
Even though the words were not fluent and a bit stuttered, in her eyes, this scene was the most touching declaration of love!
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