After busying herself for half an hour, she finally went out to buy a yukata to wear when watching the fireworks at night.
Lin Yi hadn't called the front desk, so he didn't know where there was a yukata shop.
It doesn't matter if you don't know, because shopping with girls is different from shopping with boys.
When boys say they're going to buy clothes, they mean they're going to buy clothes. They go straight to the destination, buy the clothes, and then have a meal. The trip ends neatly, either going back to their own homes or teaming up to go to an internet cafe.
But when shopping with girls, buying clothes isn't just about buying clothes. You have to intersperse it with eating, drinking, playing, and having fun.
While strolling around, they easily found a yukata shop.
Lin Yi casually said, "Oh, this is the shop the receptionist recommended," directly making up his lie.
As for whether the yukatas in this shop are good or not, that's not Lin Yi's business. Anyway, he didn't recommend it.
While accompanying Xiaolan shopping, Lin Yi began to think about how to divert Xiaolan's attention tonight.
Otherwise, with Xiaolan's… no, with a woman's unreasonable insight, she would easily notice something amiss.
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When Kogoro Mouri was relieving himself in the bathroom, he looked at himself in the mirror and fell into deep thought:
I don't know if it's my imagination, but I always feel like Yumi Horikoshi has been intentionally or unintentionally getting closer to me.
Could it be that after so many years, she has finally discovered my charm?
Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but compare himself to other guys.
Yukio has already married Noriko, and his wife is present, so Yumi definitely won't go to him.
Jun Omura is so fat that it's ridiculous, and he doesn't restrain himself at all. How could Yumi possibly be interested in him?!
Kazushi and Yumi Horikoshi are already over…
That being said, among so many classmates, I'm the most chatty and handsome!
It's no wonder Yumi is deliberately getting closer to me!
Kogoro Mouri thought happily, a smile of victory involuntarily appearing on his face.
Just then, Kazushi Nakamichi also entered the bathroom and began to relieve himself.
Kogoro Mouri immediately put away his smile.
Kazushi Nakamichi said while urinating, "Mouri, you seem to be having a good time chatting with Yumi."
"Is… is that so?"
Kogoro Mouri was a little unnatural. After all, he was Yumi Horikoshi's ex-boyfriend. He quickly explained, "It's not my fault. You should have seen that she came over and started talking to me on her own initiative."
"Don't be nervous."
Kazushi Nakamichi smiled. He knew what Kogoro Mouri was thinking and said directly, "I don't mind… after all, my relationship with her is in the past."
Kazushi Nakamichi zipped up his pants and said while washing his hands, "It's you, Mouri… you're still separated from your wife, right?"
"Ah… um." Kogoro Mouri nodded.
"You've been separated… um, for ten years, right? I think you should seriously consider your future."
Kazushi Nakamichi said meaningfully, "Since Yumi is interested in you, I think you should seize the opportunity."
"… … … … … …"
Kogoro Mouri looked at Kazushi Nakamichi in astonishment. He didn't expect that the other party not only didn't mind him joking with his ex-girlfriend, but also encouraged him to get together with Yumi. For a moment, he was stunned.
"Surprised?"
After seeing Kogoro Mouri's expression, Kazushi Nakamichi said earnestly, "The reason I say this is for Yumi's sake, and also for your sake."
"What… what do you mean?" Kogoro Mouri was a little confused.
"Yumi is clingy and lacks a sense of security… and I'm a police officer, and I often can't go home. You're a police officer, so you should know… that there are many times when you can't help yourself."
Kazushi Nakamichi lied without changing his expression, "That's the reason why Yumi and I broke up… she likes men who can bring her a sense of security. And you, Mouri, just happen to fit Yumi's ideal type."
"Hahaha… you're joking," Kogoro Mouri laughed, "I'm a married man."
At this, Kazushi Nakamichi secretly despised him. If you really still have feelings for your wife, would you be joking with Yumi? Don't you have any self-respect?
"Xiaolan is already eighteen years old, right?" Kazushi Nakamichi asked.
"No… she's only sixteen this year," Kogoro Mouri corrected.
"Sixteen… that's not young anymore," Kazushi Nakamichi said, "You should also consider your own affairs. You're the most reliable friend I know… I think Yumi marrying you would be a good match."
"Impossible, impossible!"
Kogoro Mouri shook his head repeatedly and denied, "We haven't even had any alcohol yet, why are you talking nonsense?"
Aren't I just trying to get rid of that crazy woman?
Kazushi Nakamichi shouted silently in his heart. If she wasn't clinging to my wife, I wouldn't bother with whether you guys get together or not.
"Listen to me, Mouri… … …"
"You're so annoying…" Kogoro Mouri interrupted Kazushi Nakamichi and left without looking back.
Kazushi Nakamichi frowned as he watched his receding figure.
He knew he had to give Kogoro Mouri a push.
Let Yumi cling to Kogoro Mouri, so that she won't bother him anymore.
Thinking of this, Kazushi Nakamichi returned to the billiards room again.
He saw Yumi Horikoshi playing table tennis, and looked at the number of people, which happened to be six.
He immediately had an idea.
Kazushi Nakamichi picked up a pair of table tennis rackets and joined the game.
"It's too slow to take turns, why don't we play doubles?"
He naturally stood opposite Yumi Horikoshi and formed a doubles team with another classmate.
"That's a good idea! We don't have to wait in line so hard!"
Another couple of classmates also nodded in agreement.
"Kogoro, come over, I'll team up with you!"
Horie Yumi called out to Mouri Kogoro.
Mouri Kogoro originally wanted to avoid suspicion, but since the teams were already set, refusing would make him seem unsociable.
Having no choice, Mouri Kogoro could only grit his teeth and team up with Horie Yumi.
Since everyone was playing Doubles Table Tennis for the first time, naturally, their coordination was lacking.
A situation where they fought over the ball was bound to occur.
Nakamichi Kazushi hit a smash, sending the ball between them.
Both Mouri Kogoro and Horie Yumi wanted to receive the ball, and inevitably, they collided.
Seeing this, Nakamichi Kazushi revealed a satisfied smile.
Unintentionally, he advanced Lin Yi's plan.
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