Three days had passed since Kudo's last suicide attempt. Ever since he agreed to the slightly absurd suggestion of "using them as the reason for his own living", he seemed to have gained a new life. During these three days, he ate, drank, and slept as usual, without any abnormality.

In other words, the biggest anomaly was that he actually seemed to have a passion for life.

But after discussing it, the Kudo family decided to take him out to relax.

This time we won't bring any random people, just him, Kudo Yukiko, Kudo, Conan, and Xiaolan.

It happens to be a nice day today.

"Where do you want to go, Shinichi?" Yukiko Kudo stood in front of Kudo, bent down and asked.

"Either is fine." Kudo said succinctly.

"How about going to Hokkaido? No one can resist the ocean." Kudo Yukiko clapped her hands excitedly.

"Okay." Kudo nodded.

"Now that we've made up our minds, let's go." Kudo Yusaku waved his phone, "The tickets have been booked, let's go now."

Lu Qi: ...Wow, that's fast.

Is this the power of money?

The group prepared to drive to the airport and then have Dr. Agasa drive the car back.

Poor Dr. Agasa.

When he got on the bus, Kudo heard a radio broadcast: "Recently, a serial killer has been active in Japan. His prey is all young girls. Citizens, please be careful when you go out."

"It's been so chaotic lately." Kudo Yusaku seemed to sigh.

"Yes, Xiaolan, you should be careful." Kudo Yukiko also reminded, "This kind of murderer is inhumane."

"I know." Ran Mao Li nodded and held her bag in her hand.

Such a scumbag...!

What happened next was somewhat unexpected. Who could have thought that I would actually meet the murderer in Hokkaido?

Who could have thought that the murderer would actually target Xiaolan? Who could have thought that... Kudo would rush over and save Xiaolan without hesitation, an ultimate one-for-one exchange?

All of this happened so fast. How fast?

The people present had no time to react.

The moment the bullet was fired, Kudo, who was standing next to Mouri Ran, took action - he took a step forward without hesitation and stood in front of the girl.

"Shinichi!" Multiple voices overlapped and it was impossible to tell who was who.

The blood in his heart was no longer restrained and gushed out along with the wound in his chest, staining the half skirt of the girl in front of him red.

The young man's body fell down as well. In a trance, he thought unconsciously.

What a terrible way to die.

He was facing the murderer, so he fell backwards. The bullets embedded in his flesh, but his blood was not restrained.

People couldn't see what emotions were in his blue eyes, nor could they imagine.

What kind of idea did this person have in mind when he saved Xiaolan?

The boy felt his consciousness gradually slipping away, and his pupils lost focus for a moment.

He thought he had found the meaning of existence, but when he wanted to survive, the world could no longer accommodate him.

Just like they said, he regarded these people as his reason for living, so of course he should do his best to make this reason valid? Then, by saving Mao Lilan, his reason still exists.

His death today was not for the sake of death, he died... for the sake of living.

In this case, it won't be considered a breach of promise.

Then...goodbye.

The young man who struggled in the world and in the darkness, with his eyes as deep as the ocean, fell into the dark world forever along with hope and peace.