[Video / Action -- the kitchen.]

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Waking up to Shiitake was one thing. Finding button mushrooms in her room another. It wasn't until she noticed that there were tiny enokitake sprouting in the carpet she'd just walked across barefoot that Ran began to get suspicious. It took talking to Eddie for her to put the pieces together, however -- and now, well. Hair pulled back under a scarf, sleeves folded up and wearing an apron, Ran is humming to herself as she works on a cream of mushroom soup. Glancing at the bubbling pot beside her she frowns thoughtfully. Looks like they need a few more mushrooms -- well that's no problem. Concentrating, she states hard at the chopping board. Within seconds a batch of field mushrooms have formed. When they're the right size, Ran stops concentrating on the board, reaching for the chopping knife. She hits the record button on her blackberry, propped up against the bench.]

Conan-kun, Ai-chan -- I'm making soup for lunch. Do you two want to eat in the kitchen?

Everyone else, it's nice to meet you! I'm Mouri Ran. I'm making mushroom soup, if anyone wants some. It's in the kitchen, so feel free to come by and help yourself.