As Mitsuki Shichisei spoke, his gaze flickered towards Kindaichi.
"In a way, that person never puts pressure on anyone!"
As he spoke, Shiho Miyano glanced over there and saw Hajime-chan surrounded by people, chuckling to herself. A smile crept onto her lips as well.
"So, you're not exactly an 'ordinary person' either?"
Discussing Shiho Miyano's genius and the pressure she brings to "ordinary people" from an outsider's perspective is something that a student like Kindaichi, who follows the crowd, could not do.
They avoided Shiho Miyano like the plague.
Even after learning that Shiho Miyano was already a direct-entry doctoral student specially recruited by Professor Miyama, Mitsuki Nanachi remained remarkably calm.
Mitsuki Nanami, who was asked a question by Miyano Shiho, shook his head.
"I just have a bad personality, that's why I don't fit in..."
“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your personality,” Shiho Miyano interrupted him bluntly, her eyes looking serious as she looked up again. “Otherwise, it’s just an excuse.”
"You must have things you don't want others to know, right?"
Upon hearing the word "also" again, Siyueqi paused for a moment, but couldn't help but laugh.
He smiled as he put down his chopsticks, stood up from the table, and nodded politely in greeting.
"I'm done eating."
After saying that, he picked up the orange cat at his feet, turned around and left.
Shiho Miyano's gaze was fixed intently on his retreating figure.
Something you don't want others to know...?
I have a feeling that there are many secrets hidden among these volunteers I've recruited.
...
On the sixth day of the experiment, the animals were still injected with the experimental drug, and the effects were observed.
Because of what happened last time, the assistants became very cautious.
Even Kindaichi was operating the technique with exceptional seriousness, showing no sign that he had only learned it the day before.
After the injection, no abnormal reactions were observed in the animals at the moment.
They put them all back in their cages, closed the cage doors, and then went to the dining room to rest.
Because they had gotten to know each other better over the past few days, even Narita and Nishimura sat with everyone and chatted casually.
"In short, the successful completion of this experiment is all thanks to you."
Narita spared no praise for these high school students who were still novices.
"If you are interested in this field in the future, you can apply to our university."
Shiho Miyano gave a cold laugh.
"Your university? Someone like you, a mediocre student..."
Seeing that this sharp-tongued genius girl was about to get into another argument, Kindaichi couldn't help but smooth things over.
"Alright, alright, we've all been spending several days together, there's no need to keep saying things like that, is there?"
“Mr. Narita is a graduate student, after all, much better than someone like me who is a complete failure.”
For some reason, Shiho Miyano didn't argue with him this time, but just gave him a slight smile and let it go.
Narita could only sigh and pretend that nothing had happened.
"Well then, Mr. Graduate Student, I'd like some coffee."
Shiho Miyano suddenly said coldly.
Although she was usually quite aloof, the high school students were quite surprised to see her so openly ordering people around, especially people older than her.
Narita stood up reluctantly, pouting, and asked another question.
"What about you guys? What drinks would you like? I'll bring them all over at once."
Miyuki and Shikiriko exchanged a glance, about to say "No need," when Narita smiled and waved his hand.
"Kindaichi is right. We've known each other for so long, it's just a small favor, so don't be shy about it."
"Anyway, I wanted to drink coffee myself."
Hearing him say that, everyone got excited and announced the drinks they wanted.
There were five people in total, including the high school students and Shiho Miyano. Nishimura thought for a moment, then got up and went to get drinks with Narita.
Before long, the two returned with seven drinks and distributed them one by one.
"Kindaichi ordered an iced Americano, Nanase Kazushi ordered soda water, Mitsuki ordered an espresso, oh, and there's another espresso for Miyano..."
Narita listed everyone's needs one by one, as if making a memo. Just as he was about to hand the last cup of espresso to Shiho Miyano, he saw Nanami Mitsuki smile politely and place the cup in his hand in front of Shiho.
"Drinking espresso all the time can affect your sleep!"
That's what I said, but it seemed like just a casual reminder.
Shiho Miyano was taken aback by this unexpected action.
"This...this cup is yours, isn't it?"
“I haven’t touched it yet, they’re all the same.” Mitsuki Nanami smiled as she took another espresso from Narita’s somewhat stiff hand and placed it in front of her.
"Lady first."
"What is this, all this pretense..." Kindaichi muttered, taking a big gulp of his iced coffee.
Narita and Nishimura exchanged a glance, then calmly sat down and began to drink their beverages.
Only Shiho Miyano still looked a bit sulky, glaring at him for a while before suddenly saying, "I want yours."
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