The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

Just then, Eri Kisaki walked towards the kitchen, and Kaoru Kazama quickly ladled out the soup and put it into the prepared soup bowl.

This was to prevent Eri from adding any more seasonings, although he was curious why normal seasonings would taste different after passing through her hands.

But life is more important, so let Uncle Mori enjoy this magic trick.

There wasn't much to say at the dinner table, but Uncle Mori's reaction was quite interesting.

Uncle Mori, who was called back from the neighbor's house by Conan, acted like a prisoner about to be executed. However, after tasting the beef broth, his eyes widened, as if he hadn't expected Eri Kisaki's cooking skills to have improved so much.

His wish, which he had been looking forward to for more than ten years, was finally coming true. He almost went to burn incense to thank his father, who had been dead for more than ten years, and told him that his daughter-in-law's cooking skills were finally good enough to keep people from dying.

In his excitement, he actually drank half a pot of beef broth, which shocked Conan and Kazama Kaoru so much that their eyes almost popped out.

Eri Kisaki seemed quite happy, and kept telling her husband not to rush, as there was plenty left in the pot. For a moment, the couple were harmonious, and their sweetness was palpable.

It's just a pity for Xiaolan. She had been working hard to reconcile her parents, but due to amnesia, she wasn't moved by this scene.

"Thank you for the treat, I'm full."

The etiquette for hosting a meal in an island nation is actually quite complicated, with all sorts of troublesome requirements, such as finishing everything and not just eating one dish you like.

But today was different. With the uncle's help, the pot of beef broth that Eri had "carefully prepared" didn't end up harming everyone. Most of it ended up in his stomach. And look, the beer next to him wasn't even touched, which is quite rare for a drunkard like him.

Kaoru Kazama was also quite happy. A pot of beef soup brought joy to the couple who had been separated for a long time, especially since the soup was made by herself.

Although no one except Conan knows, it doesn't matter. I guess I've just carried forward the spirit of doing good deeds.

Chapter 192 The Long-cherished Wish of the Shinran Party

The next morning, Kaoru Kazama arrived at the Mouri Detective Agency on time, but she had changed her clothes.

Instead of dressing in women's clothing as before, he put on men's clothing, which he hadn't worn in a long time.

There is only one truth!

Kaoru Kazama struck a pose reminiscent of Shinichi Kudo, extending his right index finger with a gaze full of justice, like a sharp sword capable of piercing through evil and ushering in the light.

Of course, this pose is also incredibly cringeworthy.

He had already tried it at home before, and apart from getting Ai's complaints, he got nothing, which made him wonder if the number one male god of Teitan High School had already faded into obscurity.

"Dudu, dudu, dudu"

Kaoru Kazama knocked on the door of the Mouri Detective Agency for the second time within 24 hours, but her feelings were completely different each time.

Perhaps it was because of his attire, but he strangely felt like he was meeting his mother-in-law.

"Who are you looking for? Oh, it's Shinichi-nii-san. What? Kudo Shinichi?"

It's said that enemies always run into each other, and the person who opened the door for Kazama Kaoru was none other than a sleepy-eyed Conan.

This guy was probably still half asleep and didn't realize what was happening at first. Just thinking about how he felt when he opened the door in the morning is hilarious. I bet Conan will remember this scene for the rest of his life.

"Conan, is someone here?"

A puzzled voice came from inside, probably because Conan's shout had just attracted her attention.

"Oh, it's Shinichi-nii. He's here to see Ran-neechan."

"Don't say anything carelessly later, or we'll both be finished if we're exposed."

Conan looked extremely nervous, his eyes no different from when he opened the door and encountered Gin.

What should I call her?

Kaoru Kazama pointed inside, indicating how Shinichi Kudo usually addressed Eri Kisaki.

"Just call me Auntie."

Conan felt like dying. This guy hadn't even bothered to find out anything and just showed up like that. He suspected that his account would be blacklisted by the Mori family.

"Don't worry, my acting skills are top-notch. If I hadn't become a policeman, I might have entered the entertainment industry."

Kaoru Kazama said to Conan with a serious expression, "But that was in my past life. I was once an ambitious young man with dreams. If my family hadn't stopped me, I might have become a popular young actor back then."

Of course, that's all in the past, and there's nothing wrong with bringing it up to brag about it now.

"Da da da"

"Auntie, it's been so long! How is Xiaolan doing?"

Despite claiming to be a highly skilled actress, I couldn't help but feel nervous when I met Eri Kisaki. Under the influence of my subconscious, this sentence just popped out.

Conan covered his face, saying that he absolutely could not have said such a melodramatic line.

"Shinichi, what are you doing here? Weren't they saying they were investigating a case nationwide?"

Eri Kisaki's first reaction was surprise, but she wasn't surprised by the character-destroying lines.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. Eri Kisaki hasn't seen Shinichi Kudo for a full ten years. He's almost an adult now, so it's understandable that he's changed a bit.

“Xiao Lan is in trouble. No matter how busy I am, I have to come over. After all, we are childhood sweethearts who grew up together.”

Kazama Kaoru felt good and continued to read his lines according to his own persona, without any regard for Conan's feelings who was watching from the side.

"Xiaolan is inside. She should have finished eating by now. Go in and find her."

This conversation was so awkward that not only Conan felt embarrassed, but even Eri Kisaki herself was incredibly embarrassed.

The main reason is that they haven't seen each other for too long. If it were Kogoro Mouri, it would be easier to talk to him. Don't you see him always talking about Shinichi Kudo? But Eri Kisaki is really embarrassed.

After all, she was a still charming young woman, and it was her first meeting with a seventeen-year-old high school student after ten years. Neither of them could find anything to talk about.

What could Eri Kisaki possibly talk about? Could she ask Shinichi Kudo how far his grand project of seducing his own daughter had progressed?

Kaoru Kazama's version of the fake Shinichi Kudo is even less interesting. He can't exactly put on a live deduction show, can he? He's not Conan, he doesn't have the Grim Reaper buff.

Fortunately, Conan's assist was crucial, breaking the awkward situation in time.

"Shinichi-nii, Ran-neechan is in the bedroom. Who knows what she'll think if she sees you? Come in with me."

And so, Kaoru Kazama unwittingly entered Ran's bedroom as Shinichi Kudo.

Conan was a little puzzled as to why he had such a strange feeling about him.

(Don't be shy, kid, this is what it feels like to have a green meadow above your head.)

Aside from his slightly awkward acting, Kaoru Kazama doesn't seem awkward at all as a man, which is the key reason why Conan is uncomfortable.

He genuinely felt like someone had hacked his account to use it to seduce his girlfriend, and Kaoru Kazama was helpless about it.

It's not his fault that the cross-dressing master is so alluring, attracting both men and women. His irresistible charm is also a source of trouble for him.

From the entrance of the detective agency to the door of Ran's bedroom, Kaoru Kazama seemed to be going through countless trials and tribulations on his pilgrimage.

It wasn't that the journey was particularly difficult; the main problem was that Conan, like a nagging monk, was constantly on his mind.

This kid has probably given up thinking. In a short distance of less than ten meters, he actually started giving Kazama Kaoru a lecture on the self-cultivation of an actor.

If Kaoru Kazama hadn't knocked on the door, things probably still wouldn't have stopped by now.

"Xiao Lan, I'm back!"

Upon first meeting Ran, Kaoru Kazama didn't follow the script given by director Conan; instead, he delivered a passionate speech.

Shockingly, for Xiaolan, who suffers from amnesia, a seemingly incoherent sentence brought her to tears, much to her own surprise.

"I'm sorry, I don't know why, but hearing those words suddenly made me want to cry."

Xiao Lan's voice was thick with sobs, and her face was already streaked with tears.

At this moment, Conan had no mind to think about Kazama Kaoru. He just stared at Ran's face with a complicated expression, his eyes empty, as if they had lost their focus.

"Silly girl, why are you crying? I'm back now!"

At that moment, Kaoru Kazama almost teared up.

This is the dream of so many Conan fans, a scene they've longed for day and night, and today their dream has finally come true.

That sentence came out of his mind spontaneously, without any trace of acting, and therefore the emotion was perfectly conveyed.

Strictly speaking, this wasn't said by Shinichi Kudo, but rather by a long-cherished wish of the ShinRan shippers who have felt sorry for Ran for eleven years.

At that moment, Kaoru Kazama seemed to see his past self, a thin, ordinary, and unremarkable person wearing thick glasses, waving at him.

Then, he reached out and gently put his arms around Xiaolan's shoulders, whispering something in her ear:

"Awaited!"

Due to special circumstances, he didn't hold on too deeply, maintaining a very good balance. Even in an island nation where the social atmosphere isn't very open, there's nothing wrong with that.

(This "not open" mainly refers to local customs and traditions, not certain special industries. Those with impure thoughts should go stand in the corner and reflect on their actions.)

Chapter 193 Little Pervert

"Shin-Shinichi, are you the Shinichi they're talking about?"

Even with amnesia, Xiaolan is still the same shy girl.

After the hug, she blushed and became shy, after all, to Ran now, both Kazama Kaoru and Kudo Shinichi were just strangers.

"That's right, I am Shinichi Kudo, your childhood friend who grew up with you since we were little. Does anything come to mind?"

"Sorry, I still can't remember anything."

Hearing Kazama Kaoru's words, Ran shook her head with a disappointed expression.

"It's okay, no need to apologize to me. We've been childhood sweethearts since we were little, no need to be so polite."

Conan's feelings about having his lines stolen were extremely complicated. It was clear that Ran's emotions changed noticeably after Shinichi Kudo appeared, and she seemed much more relaxed.

He was happy about that, but the experience of having his spotlight stolen was not so pleasant.

Even seeing the real appearance of Kaito Kid would cause her intense discomfort, let alone Kazama Kaoru, who was dressed exactly like her from head to toe.

"Well, although I haven't remembered yet, seeing you always gives me a sense of familiarity, like a long-awaited wish has finally come true."

Perhaps worried that the other person would be disappointed, Xiaolan took the initiative to comfort her, which made Kazama Kaoru feel a little amused and exasperated.

As expected, Ran is Ran; even if her memories are lost, her personality won't change.

Are you heading out?

"Yeah, Ran, Conan, and I are planning to go shopping in Ginza. Why don't you come along, Shinichi? That way I'll feel more at ease."