Capítulo 52: Chapter 52
Although Japanese law clearly states that people under the age of eighteen cannot drink alcohol,
In reality, however, in any country, alcohol laws tend to be more flexible in practice.
The law clearly prohibits committing any crimes, but that doesn't stop some people from breaking them.
Even criminal law cannot fully restrain people, let alone something as trivial as drinking alcohol.
As long as the environment is appropriate, not only is it possible to drink alcohol, but one can even use drugs.
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While enjoying a glass of red wine, savoring the food she had prepared, and accompanied by soft music, Ran finished dinner without worries.
"Ran, do you know how to waltz?"
After the candlelit dinner, the atmosphere had become quite romantic.
With such a favorable ambiance, it was the perfect moment to take things further.
"I don't know how to dance..." Ran said a little shyly. "I don't even know where to start..."
"Don't worry, I can teach you... it's very easy."
Lin Yi changed the music to a dance piece, stood up, and took Ran from her chair.
The space had cleared; though not large, it was enough for two people to dance.
He placed Ran's left hand on his shoulder, took her right hand with his left, and put his right hand on her waist. Then he pulled them closer and whispered, "Just move your body slowly from side to side..."
To be honest, he wasn't sure if that's how you actually waltz, but who cares?
It's not like he really wanted to dance or become a dancing expert.
What he sought was the close physical contact that dancing brings!
With their bodies so close, they could clearly feel each other's breathing.
In this situation, whether man or woman, the heart beats faster.
Not to mention Ran, who at just sixteen was still immature and had only learned about relationships through textbooks or educational talks.
All her calmness, rationality, and restraint were set aside by the emotions flooding her mind.
The only sensations at that moment were an incomprehensible tension and a racing heart; her mind was now confused.
If you wanted to summarize Ran's current state, it would be something like, "Who am I? Where am I?"
Without realizing it, Ran lifted her head and saw that Lin Yi was also looking at her. Their gazes met, and it seemed like there was an electric spark. Instinctively, Ran lowered her head, not daring to hold his gaze.
Seeing Ran's extreme reaction, Lin Yi thought to himself:
Ran had met his eyes for a moment before quickly looking away.
Clearly, the romantic atmosphere and the physical contact of the dance had led her to some inappropriate thoughts.
That look she had just exchanged with him must have made her realize something. She must have guessed something!
All sorts of thoughts passed through Lin Yi's mind, and he felt the moment was almost ripe.
However, to be sure, he had to test it cautiously.
So, Lin Yi removed his right hand from Ran's waist and placed it under her chin, gently lifting her face.
"..."
Ran turned her gaze away, not daring to look at Lin Yi at all.
But she seemed to understand what was about to happen, and her lips tightened involuntarily.
Noticing this detail about her lips, Lin Yi was certain.
Now was the time!
After thinking this, Lin Yi hesitated no more and leaned in to kiss her.
In a private space, with a romantic atmosphere and close physical contact, a kiss in these conditions was no longer just a simple kiss.
It was a preliminary step before starting a story.
Just like you wash your hands before eating, undress before bathing, or make sure your feet are dry before putting on socks.
In short, this kind of story is very cliché, like the hero saving the damsel in distress. They are very common but also quite charming, trapping people in them in an addictive way, similar to drugs.
In terms of addiction, it's the same as taking drugs.
...
"Hmm... uh... my head hurts."
"Am I... dead?"
After a moment of confusion, his consciousness began to return, and his vision gradually became clear and blurry.
After shaking off the daze, Shinichi felt something poking his face.
It's grass.
Grass?
Oh... right, I remember... I was following some men in black and saw where they were making illegal deals...
Then, through an opening, someone attacked me from behind...
They didn't kill me... I'm really lucky.
Understanding the situation, Shinichi thought he had been fortunate.
But when he tried to get up from the ground, he noticed something was wrong.
Why are my clothes so big...?
Why are my hands so small?
"I've... become small?"
…
Kudo residence.
Shinichi put on his elementary school clothes and, with a look of despair, said, "So... I've shrunk this much?"
"Incredible..."
Dr. Agasa looked at Shinichi with wide eyes and then felt a pang of jealousy: "But... I'm so envious... suddenly becoming young again, I'd love to take that kind of drug..."
"Now's not the time to say things like that!"
Shinichi said with a headache: "Help me figure out a solution quickly, doctor. Aren't you a scientist?"
"I'm just an inventor, not a biologist!"
After correcting Dr. Agasa, he was a bit puzzled: "I mean, why did you have to eavesdrop on the men in black during a date? Couldn't you have taken the nearby security guards with you?"
"... I was in such a rush, I forgot at the time."
Faced with Dr. Agasa's question, Shinichi felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject: "Things already happened, so don't dwell on it. Better help me think of a way to track down the men in black."
After a pause, Shinichi speculated: "They have this drug, so they must have an antidote..."
"Huh? A drug that makes you younger is a drug?"
Dr. Agasa murmured: "If that's the case, give me two pills..."
Shinichi stared at him wide-eyed, and Dr. Agasa realized his mistake and quickly said: "The best solution now is to call the police..."
"No! If I call the police, they'll definitely use me as a test subject."
Shinichi shook his head.
"Have you watched too many movies? Besides, we're in Japan, not the U.S.... Moreover, the police wouldn't be that cruel, right? The most they'd do is take a few blood samples... and then ask you to cooperate in experiments on the weekends, maybe even pay you."
Dr. Agasa didn't agree with Shinichi's reasoning.
"Ah... forget it."
Trusting Dr. Agasa less, Shinichi thought for a moment and said: "We need to start with the amusement park's security footage... They drove in to make the illegal transaction. Dr., could you help me get the recordings from the amusement park's parking lot?"
"Got it... So have you thought about how to explain this to Ran?"
"What else can I do? I'll have to hide it from her for now."
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