In a fit of anger, Ran launched into a tirade against Kogoro Mouri, scaring Conan into cowering in a corner, too afraid to utter a sound.

"Alright, alright, let's go. Ai is waiting for me to come back and play games."

Yuanzi, holding an umbrella, couldn't wait to go outside.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked toward the bus stop. Just as they were about to arrive, a bus passed them and slowly pulled up beside the bus stop.

"Run!"

Sonoko reacted instantly, quickly folded her umbrella, and rushed over like a gust of wind, shouting back to Ran as she ran, "Ran, hurry up, we're going to be late!"

"The garden!"

Xiao Lan responded and quickened her pace to follow.

They rushed as fast as they could and finally got on the car before the doors closed.

After paying the fare, Sonoko grabbed the last seat, plopped down, and let out a long sigh of relief. "Phew, I finally made it. I'm soaked to the bone."

"You've really gone to so much trouble, Yuanzi. We're already at Nan's house, and you still come out to help me buy things."

Xiao Lan stood to the side, her pretty face showing an embarrassed expression.

"Oh, we're family, no need for formalities!"

Sonoko winked playfully, leaned back, and yawned widely. "Okay, I'm going to sleep now. Wake me up when it's time."

She needed to conserve her energy beforehand to prepare for her battle with Ai that night.

Ever since Sonoko stumbled upon Ai and Hanyu's little game, now every time the first half of the game is over, Sonoko drags Ai, who wants to go back to her room, to start the second half of the game.

After all, they were gaming partners, and she shouldn't be the only one getting beaten.

They must win back the face they lost in their home turf.

...

(When it rains, it pours~)

The author is so upset... I've been revising for over a month, and they still won't let me out of the "black box" (a metaphor for being in the author's work area). Now, I've even lost my perfect attendance bonus... Waaaaah~