The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

"Yeah, it was really tiring today, running around all day."

Although Sato, a girl in the early stages of internet addiction, was a little reluctant to give up her phone, she hadn't reached the point of neglecting her meals and sleep. After all, she had strong self-control, and after being persuaded by Kazama Kaoru, she put down her phone and prepared to go to sleep.

Kazama Kaoru was thinking, "Holy crap, I'm the guy, so why do I feel like I'm the one being teased, not her?"

"Don't be so shy. What's there to be afraid of since we've already slept together?"

Sato, with his arm around Kazama Kaoru, said casually:

"hehe"

Kaoru Kazama sneered, inwardly despising this arrogant little girl.

In just a moment of distraction, Kaoru Kazama discovered that Miwako had actually fallen asleep. Her sleep quality was amazing; she could fall asleep so easily.

This was a great opportunity to admire the sleeping face of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's beauty. In fact, when Kazama Kaoru saw Miwako's serene smile, his impulsive feelings actually subsided considerably.

Watching others sleep has one downside: it makes you very sleepy. Kazama Kaoru originally wanted to enjoy the pleasure of sharing a bed with Miwako, but after just a while, he started yawning frequently. Today was indeed quite busy, but as a police officer in the Conan world, unless he defeats the Grim Reaper Conan, he really can't find a moment of peace.

"Ding, system task: Living under the same roof as Miwako has been completed. Reward: Beast Intuition, which can help you foresee countless dangers. It is a life-saving artifact carefully crafted by the system. Please check it."

Perhaps it was the system's twisted sense of humor, but just as Kazama Kaoru was drifting off to sleep, it suddenly spoke to him that the mission was complete. Immediately afterward, he felt a cool sensation wash over his brain, and his sleepiness vanished instantly.

It felt like someone was using antivirus software to completely cleanse my brain, and my whole being seemed purified.

"System, is this what you called beast intuition? I feel like nothing has changed."

After the initial sensation, Kazama Kaoru felt that he was no different from usual, except that his senses were a little more acute. In fact, having experienced the physical fitness matching with Miyako during the day and having his five senses enhanced, Kazama Kaoru did not have any special feeling about this somewhat useless skill.

"Please do not underestimate this skill, which is a masterpiece meticulously crafted by this system. You will understand its true power in the future."

The system's words sounded very confident, which puzzled Kazama Kaoru. Could it be that he was mistaken and that this function was actually very powerful?

Amidst endless speculation about the new skill, Kaoru Kazama slowly drifted off to sleep. Unfortunately, due to the system's interruption, Kaoru subconsciously forgot to admire Miwako Sato's sleeping face, making this mission a failure.

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"Xiao Xun, Xiao Xun, get up! I've already called Officer Mumu and asked for leave for you. Aren't you supposed to be looking for a place to live today? Why are you still lying in bed? Get up!"

As consciousness gradually returned, all I could hear was Miwako's persistent calling. Of course, Kaoru Kazama, who was the type to die if he didn't stay in bed, wouldn't be him if he woke up as soon as he was called.

Just as Miwako's patience was wearing thin and she was about to roll Miwako up, blanket and all, Kazama Kaoru, perhaps sensing the approaching danger, opened his eyes and stopped her.

This is probably the effect of the premium skill the system mentioned yesterday—Beast Intuition. However, this also explains something: Sato Miwako's threat level has risen to the level of a beast.

"Wait, wait, I'm getting up right away, don't pull back the covers."

Kaoru Kazama doesn't consider himself a person with willpower, so he never gets up early when it's the right time to sleep. Therefore, "Spring drowsiness, autumn fatigue, winter naps, and summer heat are perfect for sleeping" is Kaoru Kazama's motto, which is also the root cause of his perpetually lazy attitude.

"Didn't you say you were going to look at houses today? I even went out of my way to ask Inspector Megure for leave for you, but you're sleeping in here. Didn't you say you'd get up right away?"

Kaoru Kazama gave an awkward laugh. How could he take seriously the perfunctory words he said while he was asleep? He just wanted to sleep a little longer.

"Okay, okay, Miwako, don't be angry anymore. I'll go look for an apartment first, and I'll treat you to coffee after you get off work, okay?"

"Forget it, I don't have time to argue with you. Breakfast is ready, so hurry up and get up before it gets cold. I need to get to work; I didn't take a day off today."

Miwako came in a hurry and left in a hurry, leaving Kaoru Kazama, who had just woken up and was completely bewildered, sitting blankly on the bed.

Chapter 40 New House, New Neighbors

"Still in such a hurry, rushing around like that, not ladylike at all."

When Kaoru Kazama walked into the living room, she saw Aunt Sato watching Miwako's hurried departure, muttering with a headache. After all, in the customs of the island nation, gentle and domestic girls are generally more popular. Someone like Sato might be suitable for a passionate romance, but if you marry her, she'll probably be tearing the house down every few days.

Sato had no idea that her best friend was eating her mother's cooking while complaining about her behavior.

"Xiao Xun, do you have a boyfriend yet?"

Kaoru Kazama, who was drinking congee, was surprised to find that, as expected, the first question a middle-aged woman asked a woman of marriageable age was always this. It seems that women of a certain age all like to act as matchmakers.

"Me? I'm still young, only twenty years old this year. Right now, I'm focusing on work and won't think about personal matters for the time being."

Kazama Kaoru was extremely frustrated. He was fed up with this kind of question, but he couldn't get angry because the person was just trying to be helpful. Besides, it was usually an elder who would ask such a question, so he could only keep his frustration to himself.

"Sigh, you're just like that girl Miwako. She always talks about work problems, acting like a superwoman. No one will like her if she keeps going like that. You're much better, Kaoru. You're so pretty, you can arouse a man's protective instincts just by looking at you. You're much better than that brat."

Hehe, hehe

Kazama Kaoru gave an awkward laugh. Should he feel proud or honored for something like this? As a man, he was actually able to evoke someone's protective instincts.

"Auntie, it's getting late, I should go out and look at houses. I'm so sorry for bothering you so late yesterday."

"Don't be so polite. Come on over if you want. Miwako isn't home much these days, and I'm so bored. Come keep me company when you have time."

"Auntie, you're still very young, not an old woman at all. You're really joking."

Driven by some ulterior motive, Kaoru Kazama was subtly flattering Aunt Sato, perhaps with a similar idea to Lu Ziqiao's: "All middle-aged women could be future mothers-in-law."

"You have such a sweet tongue, unlike that girl Miwako, who only knows how to investigate cases all day long and doesn't even know how to coax me. She's just like her dead father."

It's clear that although Aunt Sato said that, the nostalgic look in her eyes showed that she didn't mean what he said.

Indeed, it's fortunate that Miwako, with her workaholic personality, was born a girl, and a very beautiful one at that, so she doesn't have to worry about marriage. After all, there are a lot of people in the Metropolitan Police Department who are pursuing her, but they are all scared away by her off-the-charts fighting skills.

If this kind of personality were born into a boy, he'd probably be single for life.

"Please be careful when you go out, especially when driving."

Aunt Sato stood at the door, watching Kaoru Kazama drive away. It made her feel quite emotional. The feeling of having someone in your family who cares about you, even if it's just an illusion, is really wonderful.

With a faint smile on his lips, Kaoru Kazama drove straight to the real estate agency. He never squandered money, and thanks to this good habit, he now had the confidence to rent a comfortable studio apartment.

"Hello customer, based on your previous requirements, I have specially found an apartment with a relatively quiet environment and all kinds of facilities. I think this apartment will definitely satisfy you."

"Okay, let me see."

"Hey, this apartment is at 32 Beika Street, which means it's very close to the Mori Detective Agency?"

Kazama Kaoru was quite surprised. He had always wanted to go there, even though he had seen it on TV countless times. But nothing beats seeing it in person. To be honest, it was actually quite close to the Metropolitan Police Department, so he figured he could save a lot on gas money in the future. Although it was only the late 1990s, the price of oil was already slowly rising.

With these random thoughts swirling in her mind, Kaoru Kazama, led by the real estate agent, arrived at the house where she would be living in the future.

"It looks pretty good. The furniture and appliances are all new, the environment is nice, and it faces the sun. Hmm, this place is great, so I'll rent it here. The rent is for six months."

Kaoru Kazama, with his deep pockets, simply waved his hand and rented the place for six months. Now he can be considered quite well-off.

"Okay, I hope you have a pleasant stay. Also, if you need anything, our company can help you move your furniture."

"Oh, no need. I threw away all my old stuff, so there's no need to move it anymore."

"Okay, goodbye then."

After the staff member left, only Kaoru Kazama was left in the room. Although he was living alone, he still chose a two-bedroom apartment because of his habit, so that it could be used as a guest room if friends came to stay in the future.

The style of the entire room is very simple and elegant, giving people a warm feeling. There are also many decorations in the living room, such as calligraphy, paintings and sculptures. Although they are not very valuable, they have enhanced the cultural connotation of the entire room.

The kitchen's warm lights are seven-color, and we can turn on the flash when we have parties, making it feel just like a nightclub.

That's how they introduced it at the beginning, but Kazama Kaoru felt that someone with his personality probably wouldn't need it. After all, he didn't have any friends who liked going to nightclubs, and in his opinion, going out for a meal was more enjoyable than having a party.

Kazama Kaoru was very satisfied with the room. If he could, he really wanted to give that real estate agency a five-star review, as it was much more reliable than the system.

"Phew, finally all tidied up. It's really not easy living alone."

After a hard afternoon of work, Kaoru Kazama sat on the sofa, clutching his aching back as he admired the fruits of his labor.

The kitchen was spotless, the floor was so clean you could see your reflection, and the bedroom was tidy and organized. Everything about it was pleasing to the eye. Labor can indeed make people feel good, especially when the work is over. It's probably similar to the feeling of reaping the rewards after hardship.

He glanced at the time; it was only about 5:30. Lost in the inexplicable urge to tidy up his new house, he only ate a little lunch before enthusiastically throwing himself back into his work.

After cleaning up, his stomach was already growling. Clutching his rumbling rumbling belly, he habitually took out his phone, only to find that there was no food delivery service available on his phone.

"It really is a bad habit carried over from my past life. It seems I need to change it."

Having been given a second chance at life, he didn't want to continue being a lifeless shut-in; he had to be more energetic and vibrant.

With that in mind, he perked up, grabbed his wallet, and stepped out of his house. Diagonally across the street was the famous Mouri Detective Agency, which could be considered the core of this world. After all, the chosen one of this world, Conan, the Grim Reaper, lived in this very place.

He suspected that the professor had already figured this out, which was why he sent Conan to the Mouri Detective Agency with a very lame excuse when Conan wanted to stay at his house.

He was more inclined to believe that the professor might have wanted Ran and Shinichi to develop a relationship, which was why he sent her to the Mori family.

There are quite a few restaurants around here, but since he hasn't tried any, he's hesitant about which one to go to. Because he just moved and finished cleaning the house, he hasn't had time to cook for himself, which is why he's eating out. No wonder he feels so out of place.

This was his first vacation in the Conan world in three months. Compared to those seasoned veterans who took vacations at the drop of a hat, this was not unusual for a newly arrived deputy inspector.

Chapter 41 Discovering Akemi Miyano

"Let's have dinner at the restaurant across the street."

After some internal struggle, Kaoru Kazama decided against driving to her old address to eat. After all, she had moved, and she wanted to try the local food.

Coincidentally, there's a restaurant right below the Mouri Detective Agency, and it seems to be the Apollo Restaurant that appeared in the anime. When Ran doesn't have time to cook, she often asks Kogoro Mouri to take Conan there to eat or order takeout.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Mori? And little Conan, what are you two doing here?"

Before Kaoru Kazama even entered the restaurant, he had a vague sense of foreboding. Sure enough, as soon as he entered, he found Conan, the Grim Reaper, sitting in his seat, eating a children's meal in a half-hearted manner.

"It's Officer Kazama. Ran has club practice tonight, so I had to bring this kid out for dinner."

Ran Mouri, whose fighting prowess is already off the charts, is still training so late. No wonder she's so formidable. This is probably what they mean by someone more talented than you working harder than you. However, Kogoro Mouri doesn't seem very happy. His daughter's fighting prowess is too high. I guess Uncle Mouri is often threatened by her with force.

As he spoke, Kogoro Mouri looked at Conan with disdain, as if Conan was getting in the way. Indeed, if it weren't for Ran keeping an eye on him and Conan dragging him down, Kogoro would probably be out partying again.

"Xiao Lan's karate is really amazing. Like father, like daughter."

Kaoru Kazama looked admiring. In terms of fighting prowess, the Mori father and daughter certainly deserved that title, but Kogoro Mori always liked to play dumb to fool others.

"Tch, this sleazy old man seems to have a little bit of skill."

Conan, who appears to be focused on eating his kids' meal, is actually secretly criticizing his father-in-law while also observing Kaoru Kazama's actions.

"What would you like to eat? Our signature Orleans-style roasted meat rice is very famous, and many repeat customers come specifically for this dish."

Although it's not a maid cafe, the waitresses here are quite beautiful. It's a testament to the owner's business acumen; if they hired unattractive women as waitresses, who would want to eat? Beauty and appetite can indeed be linked; otherwise, there would be the saying "beauty is food for the eyes."

"Okay, then I'll have one of your restaurant's signature dishes."

"Officer Kazama, didn't you go to the Metropolitan Police Department today?"

Conan seemed quite interested in matters concerning the Metropolitan Police Department, and while Kazama Kaoru was ordering food, he asked him:

"You brat, eat your food properly. Kids shouldn't meddle in adult matters."