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Chapter 305 Invitation to the Birthday Party

Chapter 305 Invitation to the Birthday Party

"Ahiko, this is Mami Uchida, the student council president of Teitan High School when Ran and I were in our first year of high school. What do you think? Isn't she pretty?"

While introducing Akutagawa Hiko, Sonoko was also giving Ran a heads-up. After all, he was a prominent figure at Teitan High School, and it would be impolite to forget him so quickly after less than a semester.

"Hello, it's an honor to meet you, Detective Akutagawa."

Facing Mami, who ultimately survived, Akutagawa Hiko politely shook her hand: "Hello, I've often heard Sonoko mention you. Seeing is believing."

Asami Uchida covered her mouth and chuckled, "Really? It's such an honor to be remembered by the great detective and such a cute junior."

Once inside the house, Uchida Asami saw that everyone was busy cleaning, and even Conan, a little kid, was helping out quickly. She felt embarrassed to just stand there.

Most Japanese women of this era were taught from a young age to be homemakers and manage the household. Asami Uchida, a prominent figure, was no exception. She worked quickly while maintaining elegance, leaving the four men in awe.

"So Kudo went abroad to solve a case and was going to stay with his parents for a while. No wonder I kept getting a message to record the call."

The dust on the bookshelf had been mostly shaken off, and Xiaolan took the vacuum cleaner to clean the floor, her tone full of apology.

"That's right. I'm so sorry to have to ask you to help us clean the house."

Asami Uchida smiled gently: "What's the big deal? I don't have anything to do anyway."

Sonoko Suzuki leaned closer to Hiko Akutagawa and asked Asami Uchida, "By the way, Asami-senpai, what brings you here to see Shinichi?"

Uchida Asami also mentioned the purpose of her visit: her friends from the university's mystery research club wanted to celebrate her birthday at a rented villa the next day.

"Because Kudo is a detective and also a junior in the Teitan High School soccer club, we wanted to invite him over. However, I sent the letter a long time ago, back when Kudo was even featured in the newspaper."

That wasn't actually that early. Akutagawa looked at the calendar when he went out today, and it was about a month and a half ago.

Moreover, Akutagawa Hiko remembered that Shinichi Kudo had actually quit the soccer club a long time ago, because he played soccer more for his detective career. Although he was also very interested in soccer, it certainly couldn't compare to the title of famous detective.

If he continues to stay in the soccer club, he will likely need to lead Teitan High School in various competitions, which will definitely take up a lot of his time and energy.

So when he was supposed to become a full-fledged player in his second year of high school, he quit.

In fact, Hiko Akutagawa believes that Asami Uchida invited Shinichi more because of her unrequited love.

If Shinichi Kudo is already confirmed to be in a relationship, she might look at who he likes, compare them, and then gradually let go.

Unfortunately, there was never any news about this high school detective being in a relationship. In addition, she was a very popular girl who had never experienced any setbacks in this area. Over time, that figure became impossible to shake off.

She might not actually like Shinichi Kudo that much.

"By the way, did Kudo mention this before he left?"

Akutagawa looked at Conan, who had suddenly frozen to the side. Clearly, this reasoning maniac, who was practically an idiot when it came to romantic relationships except when it came to Ran, had long forgotten about this matter.

Receiving a disappointing answer deepened Asami Uchida's disappointment, and the figure that rejected her seemed even clearer in her mind.

"Really? I thought he would definitely be able to attend. I think Kudo has probably already forgotten about that confession from four years ago."

Sonoko and Ran were startled and repeated, "A confession?!"

Uchida Asami was momentarily stunned.

When she confessed her feelings and was rejected, in order to prevent those hormone-fueled, arrogant boys who always caused trouble for her and those around them from causing trouble for Shinichi Kudo, she lied and said that it was Shinichi Kudo who confessed to her and that she had rejected him.

Now that this matter has been circulating for four years, it has basically been settled, and she herself sometimes even believes it to be true, because that makes sense.

"It makes sense that he'll forget; that's how first love is—it fades eventually."

Akutagawa Hiko retorted, "That's because you haven't met the right person yet. What you call fading isn't first love, it's just a memory. As long as two people hold hands, love is the most colorful paintbrush, capable of adding unique colors to the canvas of memories."

Uchida Asami was slightly taken aback by these words, then said, "Perhaps you are right."

Sonoko, Ran, and even Conan were all moved by Akutagawa Hiko's words, but the most crucial thing right now is that, according to Uchida Asami, she is actually Kudo Shinichi's first love?!

This is terrible! Conan can't explain it, Ran believes it, and Sonoko Suzuki adds fuel to the fire.

Asami Uchida originally meant that her first love was Shinichi Kudo. Seeing that some people misunderstood, she went along with it and admitted it. After all, it would be quite embarrassing to admit that she had failed in her confession in front of Shinichi Kudo's friends.

Although the hype has died down, there are still rumors circulating about an overconfident young man who tried to flirt with Mami.

In Akutagawa Hiko's opinion, Uchida Asami still doesn't understand Kudo Shinichi. Anyone who truly knows him would only feel sorry for her if they knew this.

After all, you can't expect someone whose heart is only set on deduction and Ran to agree to another girl's confession.

"Hitting me up was all a lie, he just wanted to confess his feelings to me, I remember—"

Asami Uchida waved her hand, wanting to continue, but was interrupted by Conan, who was inwardly groaning: "Um, since Shinichi-nii hasn't come back yet, why don't you invite someone else over?"

Uchida Asami thought the same thing. Even if she couldn't see Kudo Shinichi again to confess her feelings, she could try to win him over. It would be a bit lonely to have only a few familiar faces at the birthday party.

Furthermore, the members of the Reasoning Research Society are also eagerly anticipating the addition of a famous detective to exchange ideas with them and, incidentally, offer guidance.

Before Uchida Asami could even speak, Suzuki Sonoko volunteered. Although she was no longer interested in hooking up with men, she still enjoyed lively occasions, and such a scene was perfect for warming up feelings before making a direct declaration of love.

"Detective Akutagawa is a famous detective who is in no way inferior to Kudo. If you two girls join us, the boys will definitely welcome you. Of course, no problem."

Sonoko Suzuki waved her hands repeatedly: "I already have someone I like, I'm just joining in the fun."

E

Asami Uchida glanced at Hiko Akutagawa and smiled, saying it was fine, it was just about making friends.