Detective Conan: Developing a younger version of Ran Eri, and the stunning Yukiko.

Kudo Yusaku looked at his wife with a puzzled expression. His wife had always acted on a whim.

"Yukiko, do you have any ideas?"

Yukiko Kudo said with a smile, "Actually, I've met Shiraishihara before. He lives near our house. I'm trying to create a chance encounter to lower his guard and then sound him out."

Yusaku Kudo narrowed his eyes: "Yukiko, are you sure this method will work?"

Yukiko Kudo, brimming with confidence, patted her chest and said, "Don't forget, I used to be an actress."

Yusaku Kudo and Conan exchanged a glance but didn't say anything. They both felt that Yukiko Kudo was unreliable, but they let her be.

"Well then, Mom and Dad, I'm going back to the Mouri Detective Agency."

Conan said goodbye and left.

Yusaku Kudo picked up the documents Conan had left behind and headed towards the study. His immediate priority was to investigate the authenticity of the documents.

"Honey, where are you going?"

"Oh, I'm going to the study to look up some information."

"Honey, you've been busy outside all day since we got back to Tokyo. You're finally home today, do you want to relax with me?"

Yukiko Kudo deliberately tugged at her clothes, revealing her bare shoulders.

"Relax? I'm very relaxed right now." Kudo Yusaku didn't even look at his wife, his mind was full of detective work.

"Honey, you haven't touched me since we got back to Tokyo? I want it..."

Yukiko Kudo tossed her hair and reached out to hug her husband.

However... Kudo Yusaku just gave a perfunctory "uh-huh..." and ignored his wife, heading straight for the study.

"Yukiko, you go to sleep first, don't wait for me."

"boom!"

The study door closed, and Yukiko Kudo stood alone in the living room, as if petrified.

"Is there any mistake?"

Yukiko Kudo clenched her fists, wishing she could punch Yusaku Kudo a couple of times.

"Yusaku Kudo, you're driving me crazy!"

Unfortunately, Yukiko Kudo could only continue to spend her time alone in her empty room, playing with Happy Beans to relieve her boredom.

……

On the first day of the new year, after finishing her classes, Xiaolan invited Shiraishihara to her house for dinner as a way of expressing her gratitude.

Ran was targeted by the bandaged monster before. If it weren't for Shiraishihara's intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable. She still feels lingering fear whenever she thinks about it.

Shiraishi was not used to visiting other people's homes, so he politely declined Ran's invitation.

"What's the reason?"

Ran pouted, clearly displeased that Shiraishihara hadn't given her any face. "You're not going to say again that you're afraid someone will misunderstand, are you?"

"That's pretty much it."

Shiraishi gave an ambiguous response.

"The person you're talking about, isn't that Shinichi Kudo?"

Ran now understands the logic: Conan will tattle on Shinichi Kudo, and the clever Shiraishihara must have seen through this long ago.

"Shinichi Kudo and I were just childhood friends, nothing more. If there's a misunderstanding, then there's a misunderstanding. You don't need to take it to heart."

"Ran, do you really think so?" Shiraishihara was quite surprised. Wasn't Ran always Shinichi Kudo's loyal pursuer?

"Yeah... Anyway, that guy doesn't trust me at all. He not only deliberately kept my whereabouts a secret, but also arranged for Conan to spy on me."

At this point, Xiaolan looked aggrieved. "He's like this, so why should I be presumptuous?"

Since Ran had already put it that way, Shiraishihara naturally had no reason to refuse.

So, after school, Shiraishihara followed Ran to the detective agency.

Kogoro Mouri was in his office, watching a horse racing program with nothing to do.

"Dad, I'm home."

"Oh, Shinichi's here too?"

"It's not Shinichi, it's my classmate, Shiraishihara."

Kogoro Mouri looked up at Shiraishihara standing next to Ran and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Could it be that his daughter has fallen for someone else? Kogoro Mouri remembers that, apart from Shinichi Kudo, his daughter has never brought any other boys home.

No. .

028 Shy, amazed

Chapter 28

"Shiraishihara? It's you again."

Kogoro Mouri suddenly remembered that Shiraishihara had stolen the spotlight from his last request.

Fortunately, Shiraishihara did not claim all the credit; he still managed to receive a substantial commission fee.

"It's me, Uncle Mori. Sorry to bother you," Shiraishi greeted politely.

Ran warmly invited Shiraishihara to sit down, then made him a cup of coffee before going upstairs to cook.

Meanwhile, Kogoro Mouri continued smoking and drinking, his eyes glued to the television.

Shiraishi Hara felt extremely uncomfortable, bored, and reserved, which was precisely why he had never been comfortable visiting other people's homes.

Not long after he sat down, Conan walked in with a small backpack on his back.

"I'm back!"

When Conan put down his schoolbag and saw Shiraishi Hara in the room, he panicked a little.

"Brother Shiraishihara, what are you doing here!"

"Oh, Xiaolan invited me to her house for dinner."

"Why did Xiaolan suddenly invite you to our house for dinner? What's going on...?"

In Conan's memory, Ran had never invited any other boys to her house except for him (Shinichi Kudo), which instantly made him jealous.

Instead of asking me why, you should just ask Xiaolan.

"hateful!"

Conan gritted his teeth, finding it hard not to suspect that Shiraishihara harbored feelings for Ran that went beyond ordinary friendship. He strode up to the third-floor kitchen and asked Ran for the reason.

"Oh, Conan, you're asking me why I invited Shiraishi Hara?"

"Shiraishi was my friend, so I invited him. It's that simple."

"Is that all?"

Conan pouted, his suspicions undiminished.

"That's it." Ran, wearing an apron, didn't even look up, continuing to busy herself with the food. Suddenly, she glanced at Conan sideways, her tone slightly annoyed, "If you want to tattle on me to Shinichi, go ahead, I don't care what Shinichi thinks anyway."

"..."

Conan felt a chill run down his spine. He was Shinichi Kudo himself, so why would he need to tattle?

This is truly a case of one lie leading to countless others to cover it up; Conan is reaping the consequences of his own actions.

……

Soon it was time to eat, and the table was laden with a sumptuous feast.

Curry chicken, stewed potatoes and meat, grilled fish...

Although it was just ordinary Japanese home-style cooking, it tasted exceptionally delicious. In Shiraishihara's opinion, it was even better than his favorite KFC.

"Is it good, Shiraishi-kun?"

"Mmm, it's so delicious!"

"whee……"

"Xiao Lan will definitely be a virtuous wife and loving mother in the future."

Shiraishi couldn't help but sigh. He recalled that before he traveled through time, many Conan fans criticized Ran. He really couldn't understand it. Was it because Ran's character was too perfect that people found her hard to accept?

Hearing Shiraishihara's praise, Ran's face turned red.

Kogoro Mouri glanced at Shiraishihara and chuckled, "Of course my daughter is outstanding; she's not someone just anyone can marry."

"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about!" Xiaolan became even more embarrassed.

Conan had a dark expression the whole time, and the once delicious food now tasted bland.

After finishing dinner, Shiraishihara was about to say goodbye and go home when Kogoro Mouri came knocking on his door with a business opportunity.

"Who is it that's coming so late? It's way past working hours."

Kogoro Mouri went to greet the guests with a disgruntled expression.

"This is the Mouri Detective Agency. We're closed for the day. Please come back tomorrow for work-related matters..."

Halfway through his sentence, Kogoro Mouri suddenly froze. He looked at the newcomer in disbelief and said with a face full of surprise, "You, you, you... Ms. Yoko Okino?"

The woman outside the door bowed slightly and said, "Hello, Mr. Mori, it is I."

"No way, our idol actually came to our house?" At this moment, Xiaolan walked over and asked curiously.

Yoko Okino politely said to Ran, "I have something I'd like to ask you to do..."

Shiraishihara, standing to the side, carefully examined Okino Yoko.

She was serene and beautiful, with a gentle and refreshing aura, even more so than she appeared on television.

Seeing it on TV didn't impress me much, but seeing it in real life was truly amazing.

No. .

029 Don't cause trouble

Chapter 29

Then, Yoko Okino explained her purpose, without caring that there were other people around.

"What! Someone is actually stalking the lovely Yoko!"

Kogoro Mouri slammed his fist on the table in anger as he listened to Yoko Okino express her worries.

Yoko Okino nodded and continued, "That's right. Not only that, I also frequently receive photos of myself, and I often receive silent phone calls."

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri raised his right hand, clenched his fist, and said angrily, "How dare someone be so rude to Miss Yoko! When I catch him, I'll give him a good beating."

The manager standing next to Yoko Okino stepped forward and quickly waved her hand, reminding Kogoro Mouri: "Please don't make a fuss, Mr. Mouri. After all, Ms. Yoko is a popular idol."

Kogoro Mouri paused for a moment before noticing the man standing next to Yoko Okino, and asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

The man took out his business card and said, "My name is Eiichi Yamagishi, and I am Ms. Yoko's manager."

Kogoro Mouri took the business card and said with a serious expression, "Please rest assured, I will definitely investigate this matter secretly. Let's go to Ms. Yoko's house now."

Just as Kogoro Mouri was about to leave, Conan shouted, "Uncle, I want to go too!"

Ran immediately asked to go along as well, and didn't forget to call on Shiraishi: "Dad, can you take me and Shiraishi-kun with you? I really want to see what a popular idol's house is like! Shiraishi-kun, you must be curious too."

“Yes—” Shiraishihara really wanted to go, since solving crime cases would reward him with a Persona.

Kogoro Mouri frowned and said coldly, "Kids, don't come along. Don't cause trouble for me and Yoko!"

Yoko Okino, however, said very kindly, "It's okay. If you want to come, you can come along."

Seeing that Yoko Okino had agreed, Kogoro Mouri couldn't object any further and tacitly allowed the other three to go together.

After a while, the group arrived at the apartment where Yoko Okino lived.

Looking at the beautiful building in front of him, Kogoro Mouri exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, no wonder it's where Yoko Okino lives, what a high-class apartment!"