Today is a sunny and beautiful day.
The temperature is neither hot nor cold; a single-layered outfit with an added coat is just right, the weather Senichi likes the most.
However, today is a somewhat unusual day for Senichi because it is the day of his engagement.
Looking at his carefully groomed face and hair in the mirror, the man in the impeccable suit couldn't help but smile gently.
Soon, he walked out of the bathroom door and saw the girl sitting on the sofa in the living room.
She was sitting quietly on the sofa at the moment, and from the side, you could see her fair neck and the gentle side of her face.
As if hearing a sound, the girl turned around to look at the person who came in, revealing a bright and gentle smile.
The two didn't speak, just exchanged a tacit glance, and then the woman stood up to showcase the carefully chosen outfit for today.
The pure white formal dress made her skin look even fairer, the slender and straight legs revealed by the hem of the skirt, brown long hair draped over her fragrant shoulders, and the graceful curves made her waist look as soft as water.
Compared to usual, today's Ayako sparkled like a moonstone, bright and gentle. Although not as dazzling as diamonds, she had her own unique beauty.
She came to Senichi's side, took his arm, and the two of them smiled in agreement as they walked towards the door.
"Hey~ today's protagonists~ congratulations~"
A man's voice with an Osaka accent sounded in their ears, followed by the cheerful blessings from Kazuha and Ran.
"Detective Senichi, Miss Ayako, congratulations to both of you~"
"Ayako-san looks very beautiful today, right, Conan-kun?"
"Yeah."
Grandma Conan nodded, then looked at the two and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Brother Senichi and Sister Ayako, on your engagement."
"Hey~ Elder sister finally got her wish today." Sonoko, on the side, covered her mouth and teased, "Now all that's left is to get yourself married~"
"Sonoko!"
Faced with her sister's teasing, Ayako just rolled her eyes helplessly, but there was no embarrassment like before.
"Oh no, it seems like sister can't wait to change her surname"
Seeing Ayako's reaction, Sonoko sighed theatrically on the side, covering her head with a sad expression.
This exaggerated playfulness made the people around burst into laughter.
"Sorry, I'm late."
A slightly breathless man with brown skin rushed over, and it could only be Makoto Kyogoku.
Upon seeing Makoto Kyogoku, Sonoko immediately went to greet him. Now the situation had truly turned around, and Ayako, who rarely turns into a "little devil," teased both Sonoko and Makoto.
For a moment, Sonoko, the troublemaker who loved teasing, finally tasted the consequences, and Makoto Kyogoku on the side appeared awkward, scratching his head in embarrassment, unable to find the right words.
For a while, the surroundings were filled with Sonoko's embarrassed shouts and the laughter of the people around, creating a lively atmosphere.
"It's really lively~"
Just then, a slightly neutral and slender male voice laughed, and everyone turned to see a handsome young man. Standing next to him was a beautiful girl with shoulder-length hair, whose laughter was gentle and warm.
"Oh, Miss Shimabukuro~" Ran and the others were pleasantly surprised to see the girl and ran up to her with smiles to greet her.
Since the Mermaid Island, they hadn't seen her again, and seeing her now naturally brought a sense of familiarity.
As for Seiji Asoh on the side, he only got acquainted with everyone through Senichi's introduction.
After all, after Senichi solved the case and prevented the incident, Kogoro Mouri, Conan, and others never set foot on Moonshadow Island, let alone met these people.
On the other hand, Kimie Shimabukuro had been with everyone when they went to the Mermaid Island together, so she became acquainted with them.
In no time, even Haibara received a message at the door and walked over with the three kids.
Although sometimes it feels like dealing with mischievous children, Senichi didn't mind too much. Establishing good relationships with these "case triggers" was necessary.
While Haibara acted as a spy, building good relationships could make the kids think of him first when they encountered trouble. This way, he could prevent cases and increase the chances of stopping incidents.
As time passed, more and more familiar faces arrived, and Senichi had to bid farewell to the crowd and start entertaining the guests around him.
Familiar or unfamiliar, aside from those Senichi knew, a significant portion required Ayako's introduction. However, regardless of the person, everyone had to greet with a smiling face, making Senichi feel that his face was getting a bit stiff.
After finally dealing with these people, Senichi heaved a sigh of relief and led Ayako into the specially arranged banquet hall for detectives.
Once here, Senichi visibly relaxed. Megure, Takagi, and Sato were old acquaintances, and they immediately exchanged greetings upon seeing each other.
Of course, Senichi couldn't avoid introducing Ayako to everyone. However, because the two were often seen together, most people had crossed paths or seen each other to some extent, so it wasn't too awkward.
In addition, big shot Saitama, who he had not met many times but had a long-standing understanding, also specially came here. The two engaged in a pleasant conversation with Haruka acting as an intermediary.
The activities at the banquet were straightforward, as it wasn't a formal wedding. After the two exchanged engagement rings in front of everyone, the official part of the banquet ended, leaving the rest to be relatively casual, much like a usual gathering.
As the protagonists, the two naturally felt both tired and happy, but it was indeed an unforgettable memory.
Of course, the current calm and tranquility were thanks to the "Safe and Sound Card." After solving the case during the vacation and smoothly passing Monday and Tuesday, Senichi slyly used the item on Wednesday.
Why use the item on Wednesday? Well, it's simple. Since they needed to avoid cases, precautions naturally had to start a week before the banquet. Otherwise, what would they do if a case occurred on Friday?
The two days after the case was solved were generally the safest time, as the Grim Reaper's "Sage Mode" hadn't ended yet. So using the item on the third day would give him a few leisure days after the banquet.
Yeah, because the engagement was also a significant event, Senichi was granted an additional three days off, besides the regular Saturday and Sunday.
It was mainly because it wasn't a wedding yet; an engagement didn't qualify for official marriage leave. So, having a few extra days off relied entirely on some favors.
After the banquet, Senichi's parents returned to the courtyard, while Senichi and Ayako drove to another villa where Senichi had prepared a surprise.