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    Under the cherry blossom festival, the world is warm

    The Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festival on the weekend wraps the entire city in gentle pink and white.The street in front of the shrine is decorated with lights, wind chimes are ringing softly, the aroma of the food stalls is permeating the wind, the crowds are bustling but not noisy, and the unique relaxing warmth of spring is everywhere.

    Mao Lilan held Kudo Shinichi’s arm, and the light pink kimono made her brows and eyes look gentler.Shinichi is no longer a young man whose mind is only full of reasoning. At this moment, his eyes are only focused on Xiaolan. He patiently holds the marshmallows for her and brushes the petals from his hair. Every move hides the treasure that has been lost and found.Suzuki Sonoko walked aside with Kyogoku Makoto on her arm. Makoto was silent and reliable, always fending off the crowd for her, her eyes focused and gentle.From time to time, Sonoko turned around and teased Shinichi and Xiaolan, her laughter as clear as wind chimes.

    “They are over there.” Xiaolan saw the figure in the corridor from a distance and gently pulled Shinichi’s sleeves.

    Shuichi Akai is wearing a dark kimono, with a tall and straight figure. All the sharpness of the former agents has been restrained, and he has gained a bit of gentleness that belongs to everyday life.Next to him, Takeru Sato was wearing a simple kimono of the same color. His dark green eyes were no longer cold as before, only calm and indifferent. The cherry blossom cufflinks on his cuffs shone in the sunlight.

    “Mr. Shuichi! Mr. Sato!” Xiaolan stepped forward with a smile, her tone was sincere and warm.

    Kudo Shinichi nodded slightly and said calmly: “Long time no see. Everything is stable.”

    The fears and barriers that once existed have long since disappeared with the dissipation of darkness, and now only the relief and peace after the storm remain.

    Yuanzi came over enthusiastically: “I’ve been waiting for you to come! There will be fireworks in the evening, be sure to stay and watch!”

    Kyogoku stood behind her, nodding slightly, calm and polite.

    The group of people walked slowly under the cherry blossom trees, with petals falling on their shoulders and a soft flower carpet under their feet.Xiaolan carefully distributed the sakura dumplings to everyone, and Shinichi stayed by her side quietly, occasionally chatting in a low voice, with gentleness in his eyes.Shuichi Akai always gently protects Sato’s fitness side, naturally avoiding the crowds, and his movements are considerate and natural.

    Takeru Sato walked silently among the crowd, his eyes slowly scanning everything in front of him – running children, old people holding hands, steaming food stalls, and wind chimes swaying in the wind.This was a human fireworks that he had never experienced before. There were no instructions, no pursuit, no blood, only warmth and peace.

    “Not used to it?” Akai Shuichi lowered his voice and lightly touched the back of his hand with his fingertips.

    Takeru Sato shook his head slightly, a trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes: “No, very good.”

    He had never thought that a person like himself, who had walked out of the darkness, could stand in such bright sunshine and enjoy such ordinary happiness with the people around him.

    Xiaolan came over with snacks in her arms, smiling gently: “Mr. Sato, try this, it’s very sweet.”

    Takeru Sato hesitated for a moment, then gently took it and whispered his thanks.In the past, he would never accept the kindness of others, let alone get along with him so unpreparedly, but at this moment, his heart was filled with a little warmth.

    The afternoon sun gradually softened, and a group of people sat on a bench under the cherry blossom tree and watched the petals flying.Shinichi gently held Xiaoran’s shoulder and talked about what was on his mind that he had never been able to express before; Sonoko leaned on Kyogoku’s shoulder and chirped, and Zen listened patiently, with eyes full of adoration; Shuichi Akai and Takeru Sato sat side by side, without saying anything, with their palms touching each other, they were filled with peace of mind.

    “The doctor and Xiao Ai will be here soon. Xiao Ai heard that there will be fireworks and has been looking forward to it for a long time.” Xiao Lan said with a smile.

    As soon as he finished speaking, the cheerful shouts of the young detective team came from not far away.Haibara Ai was wearing a cute little kimono, following Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta, with a slight smile on her face. There was no alienation or vigilance. She was a completely ordinary and happy little girl.Dr. A Li followed happily with a bag full of snacks on his back. The scene was warm and lively.

    Takeru Sato looked at Haibara Ai who was approaching, his dark green eyes calm and calm, but with a hint of recognition.She completely let go of the past, and he also cut off his past. They both found their own place in the light.

    The sun sets in the west, and the sky is dyed with a gentle orange color.The first bouquet of fireworks exploded in the night sky, illuminating everyone’s faces with brilliant light.The cherry blossoms are flying under the fireworks, and the laughter is floating in the wind. All the people who have gone through the wind and rain are embracing their own perfection at this moment.

    Xiaolan leaned on Shinichi’s shoulder, smiling so hard that her eyebrows arched;

    Xiao Ai looked up at the night sky, her eyes filled with stars;

    Shuichi Akai gently held Sato Takeru’s hand and clasped his fingers tightly;

    Sonoko snuggled next to Kyogoku Makoto, laughing lightly.

    Everyone is wrapped in tenderness under the cherry blossoms and fireworks.

    Light falls on the earth, and fireworks are ordinary.

    All suffering has ended and all tenderness has appeared.

    This is the best ending and the beginning of a peaceful life.

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