The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

"Miwako, calm down."

"That's right, it's the son of your former superior, Officer Yu Cheng—Yu Cheng Zhen."

"Tomonari Makoto? I've heard of him. I heard he hates the police, especially the police, who are accused of killing his father, along with the deceased officers Narasawa and Shiba."

Fortunately, Kaoru Kazama had done his research beforehand, otherwise he would have been completely clueless at this point.

He had only been with the Metropolitan Police Department for a little over six months, so he had no idea that all these intricate details were things that happened several years ago.

"Our orders from above are to focus our investigation on You Chengzhen, but there is currently no direct evidence to suggest that You Chengzhen is the murderer in those two cases. Therefore, we cannot arrest him indiscriminately. For now, we are mainly focusing on surveillance and investigation."

"Moreover, since the suspect is one of our own police officers, we can't publicize it too much. So I've assigned a few of you to be in charge of this incident. You absolutely mustn't alert them. This is just a guess right now. If it causes any misunderstanding, I'm afraid You Chengzhen's hatred for the police will increase even further, and then it'll be hard to say what will happen."

Inspector Megure's expression was grave; this was indeed a tricky task.

The fact that Yoo Seung-jin harbors hatred towards the police is itself a ticking time bomb; if it were to accidentally explode, it would be even more troublesome.

Sato's hands were now clenched tightly, devoid of any color, but her face still wore a normal expression, clearly indicating that her mood was not as calm as she appeared.

After giving their instructions, the group walked out of Inspector Megure's office. On the way, Inspector Shiratori pulled two invitations out of his suit pocket.

It was said to be his sister's wedding celebration, held at the Mihana Sun Plaza Hotel. Upon hearing this, both of them looked somewhat uneasy.

After all, such a sensitive time always makes people overthink.

Officer Shiratori then smiled wryly. The date had been set a month ago, and it was too late to change it now. Besides, the guests were all relatives and friends of the bride and groom, so it wasn't a very grand or solemn celebration.

Of course, this is relative. For a large family like theirs, it's not considered a very grand occasion. He is a noble police officer, but he became a police inspector based on his own talent. He is quite a proud nobleman.

"Don't worry, we will definitely go."

We should still give them face; they didn't do it on purpose, it was just a coincidence.

Before Sato could speak, Kazama Kaoru had already agreed. Sato was clearly distracted and was about to refuse, but Kazama Kaoru stopped him, so he had no choice but to go with her.

"Miwako, you'd better attend the celebration tomorrow and don't go off on your own. It's so dangerous now, and a beautiful woman like you wandering around outside will attract a lot of attention."

"What stunning beauty? She's more like a haggard housewife. How about we compare our dark circles?"

Speaking of this, Kaoru Kazama was both amused and exasperated.

It's true that staying up all night is a skill; if it were in my previous life's body, a night of staying up would be nothing.

However, there are not many entertainment activities in this life, and coupled with a rather laid-back and Buddhist mentality, I have maintained a very regular schedule. As a result, I suddenly developed two big dark circles under my eyes after staying up all night.

After a busy afternoon, Kaoru Kazama drove home, while the trio didn't continue their activities.

I don't know if Chiba, that blockhead, finally got it, or if Miike Naeko hinted at it herself, but this guy actually knew to come pick her up after get off work.

As for Yumi seemingly having taken a liking to some handsome guy and risking her life to flirt with him, Miwako wasn't afraid of that at all. Plus, she hadn't raced in a long time and was itching to show off her skills, so she refused to ride in the same car as Kazama Kaoru, that laid-back driver.

People usually start at 70 mph, okay? Kazama Kaoru never drives past 50 mph, so it's a miracle he can tolerate it for three days.

Chapter 184 Ultraman "Taro"

The next day, Kaoru Kazama got up very early, which was unusual for him. After working for so long, he finally had a legitimate reason to eat and drink.

For Xianyu Xun, Officer Shiratori's sister was truly a timely help.

Aside from when he first joined the Metropolitan Police Department, this was the first time Kaoru Kazama had worked at such a high intensity. Although his young body could handle it, his aging mindset could no longer keep up.

Moreover, it seems that it wasn't just them; many people from the police force came to show their support. After all, the Shiratori family wields considerable influence in Tokyo, with connections not only in the Metropolitan Police Department but also in the military, political, and business spheres, making them a truly prestigious and influential family in modern times.

What disappointed him was that neither of his two daughters, one big and one small, were presentable.

It's not that they're not good-looking; the Miyano sisters are both top-tier beauties. It's just that they can't show their faces in public.

She probably caught it from her older sister. The original Ai wasn't so much of a homebody; she even went out quite often so that Professor Agasa could get some exercise.

But when I'm with my sister, all I do besides work is watch TV series. The two of them have a blast watching them every night.

Kaoru Kazama, however, has absolutely no interest in these soap operas. What's noteworthy is that the two sisters' expressions while watching the show are completely different.

Japanese dramas have a distinctive characteristic: they focus on interpreting a set of values ​​from a very delicate perspective. They like to observe the world from the standpoint of ordinary individuals, emphasizing the bonds between people and the clash between dreams and reality.

Japanese dramas tend to evoke huge emotional fluctuations from very small objects, so it's rare to find epic dramas. Their key characteristic is to experience the myriad aspects of life through a slow and steady approach, which makes them generally very healing (or depressing).

When watching the climax or the finale, Akemi would burst into tears. Whenever Kazama Kaoru found that there was no toilet paper at home, there was no doubt that Akemi had watched the finale or the climax of the story.

Ai Haibara is the complete opposite. She can enjoy a blockbuster movie with a climax or a funny comedy with a very calm expression, making you wonder if your threshold for tears and laughter is frighteningly low.

"Knock knock knock, Mingmei, I'm finished eating, I'm leaving now."

Be careful on the road!

With Akemi's instructions, Kaoru Kazama walked downstairs with light steps. It was only 9:30, and the banquet was scheduled to start at 10:30. The Beika Sun Plaza Hotel was quite a distance away, otherwise Kaoru Kazama might have left even later.

He started the engine, shifted into reverse, and gently pressed the accelerator to leave the parking space. Kazama Kaoru, a laid-back and experienced driver, was very concerned about driving safety, which is why he vehemently opposed Miwako's speeding.

Especially those reckless speeding on the road under the guise of chasing fugitives.

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"Wow, Sato, which handsome guy are you trying to seduce today? You're dressed so beautifully."

That loud, boisterous voice—you could tell it was Miyamoto Yumi just by listening.

When Kaoru Kazama arrived at the venue, almost everyone had already arrived, and he had even been delayed a little while paying his wedding gifts.

I mainly came here to watch the show. Uncle Mori and his wife Eri Kisaki are clearly a couple, but they insisted on signing separately, which means they had to give two separate gifts. Normally, if the couple were both present, they would only need to give one gift.

Furthermore, in island nations, there are specific rules regarding the exchange of wedding gifts. Typically, a red envelope containing 30,000 yen is given. This figure is precisely calculated. Generally, the cost of food, drinks, and gifts at a wedding banquet is around 20,000 yen, which is considered the cost. After deducting this, the wedding gift money that reaches the bride and groom is approximately 5,000 to 10,000 yen.

Moreover, the relationship with the bride and groom and one's own age also become a standard for measuring the amount of the gift money.

For relationships outside of close relatives, the gift is usually 30,000 yuan; for closer relationships such as siblings or cousins, it is usually around 50,000 yuan.

In terms of age, it is divided into different age groups such as the twenties, thirties, and forties, and the amount of the gift money increases progressively with each age group. After all, many professions in the island nation are lifelong, and the phenomenon of seniority is very serious. Under such circumstances, age naturally becomes an important indicator for distinguishing income.

Like Kaoru Kazama, he had no relation to the bride and groom, and being in his early twenties, he only needed to give 30,000 yen. But for someone in his forties like Inspector Megure, it would be around 50,000 yen.

If Mingmei hadn't specifically reminded him of these things, he might have made a complete fool of himself.

"You're here so early?"

"Hey, Kaoru, you're finally here! Miwako and I have been looking for you for ages. Oh, you just got here."

Yumi, dressed in a beautiful dress, walked over with the equally stunning Sato. However, as soon as they got to each other, Yumi frowned.

"Why are you attending a wedding in a trench coat? What a waste! I was so looking forward to seeing how beautiful you would look in a formal dress!"

The reproachful tone seemed to conceal a deep resentment, giving Kaoru Kazama goosebumps.

"Forget about formal attire; those things just don't suit my personality."

Mingmei did try to persuade him, even offering to buy him a special outfit, but he firmly refused.

Even though I'm already dressed as a woman, I still need to stick to my principles. Evening gowns and the like are absolutely out of the question for me.

There's another important reason: if I wear an evening gown, not only will I be completely powerless, but it's uncertain how much fighting ability I'll have left. I might not even be able to beat Sato.

He honestly didn't know any anime characters who wore evening gowns. For his current outfit, he could take inspiration from Shana in Shakugan no Shana.

Wearing a black suit, if it weren't for her long, glossy black hair and slender figure, she could easily be mistaken for a man at first glance.

However, in this state, Kirito's abilities can be fully utilized, although it seems somewhat strange in this venue.

After all, all the women were wearing such gorgeous evening gowns. Even someone as demure as Sato seemed to have dressed up, wearing a women's blazer over an exquisite pencil skirt, which accentuated her curves and made her a stunning beauty. In comparison, Kazama Kaoru's outfit was rather unremarkable.

After all, Buddha is adorned with gold, and people are made by their clothes.

"By the way, have you heard? This time, Officer Shiratori's sister, Shiratori Haruyuki's fiancé, Kotaro, is a painter, and a relatively unknown one at that. He's incredibly lucky to marry the Shiratori family's daughter."

"Kotaro? Are you sure that's the groom's name?"

Kaoru Kazama didn't pay much attention to Yumi's gossip, but the groom's name made him "shudder".

"Yes, the groom's name is Kotaro. What? You know him?"

Yumi's eyes were full of mockery; you didn't need to guess what she was daydreaming about.

She's definitely guessing that Kotaro might be Kazama Kaoru's childhood friend or something, and then he dumped her for a rich heiress, ultimately staging a drama of two women vying for one man at the wedding celebration, so she can indulge in some melodramatic plot.

Unfortunately, that wasn't what Kazama Kaoru was thinking about.

Kotaro, isn't that an awesome human form name? What if some monster comes out and ruins the wedding, and then he shouts "Taro," transforms into Ultraman, and beats up the little monster?

Although the crime rate in the Detective Conan world is high, the actual danger level is not high. After all, its author prefers slice-of-life stories rather than engaging in head-to-head confrontations with the Black Organization. The mortality rate for non-organizational characters is practically zero, making it quite safe.

But it might be different in the Ultraman world. The collapse of a building and the destruction of a city are far more exciting than a murder case.

Chapter 185 Expired dog food was slapped haphazardly on the face.

"Kazama, you've finally arrived. You're all here."

Seeing the lively conversation, Shiratori, who had been playing the role of a social butterfly, walked over, accompanied by a man.

"Let me introduce you. This is my attending physician, a psychiatrist who currently works at Beika Yakushino Hospital."

"Hello everyone, my name is Feng Hu, nice to meet you."

This psychologist looks quite young, probably not even thirty years old yet. In an island nation where seniority is so important, it's quite rare for someone so young to become an attending physician.

"Wow, what a handsome guy! And he even has a beauty mark under his eye. Don't you guys think he's sexy? Kaoru, Miwako?"

"Please, at least be mindful of the occasion when you're gushing over your crush, okay? Today is Shiratori's day, don't steal the spotlight."

Compared to the serious-looking, bitter-faced male police officers, the beautiful female police officers were undoubtedly the most dazzling sight at the scene.

"Psychologist, Shiratori, what's wrong?"

"Actually, being in a management position can sometimes bring a lot of pressure."

Shiratori was as pretentious as ever. Actually, he had a good personality, but perhaps because of his family background, he always seemed a bit arrogant.

"By the way, Mr. Mori, I actually advise you to go and see it too."

Shiratori suddenly leaned close to Uncle Mori and whispered something like this.

Unfortunately, even with his enhanced senses, Kazama Kaoru couldn't hear clearly at such close range.

"That's true, my memory has been acting up lately... erratically. What do you mean by that?"

Uncle Mori didn't realize what was happening for a moment and was led astray by Shiratori. He only realized what was happening halfway through his sentence, which made everyone burst into laughter.