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

Just as everyone was in a panic, there was a loud thud, and the black-haired witch's head fell off. Blood gushed out like a fountain from the cut where her neck and head had met.

……

On the concrete ground of Beika Town, Sawaki Kohei, who had been nearly killed by a fire hydrant, suddenly came back to life as if he had been resurrected.

His face was deathly pale, devoid of any color. He struggled to lift the SUV, which was still barely drivable, and continued driving "427" towards the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Sawaki Kohei went to turn himself in, and was received by Takagi Wataru.

In the interrogation room, Takagi Wataru held a pen, preparing to take a statement from Sawaki Kohei.

During the process, Takagi Wataru noticed more than once that Sawaki Kohei's condition was extremely abnormal and offered to take him to the hospital.

however……

Sawaki Kohei refused, and recounted his crimes with a deathly pale face.

Takagi Wataru watched helplessly as Sawaki Kohei began to bleed from his seven orifices as he spoke, trembling with fear. After the statement was taken, Sawaki Kohei spat a mouthful of blood onto his face, then slumped onto the table, lifeless.

"Ahhh-"

"How could he suddenly die!"

"Help... Officer Sato... Please come and save me..."

Takagi Wataru nearly suffered a heart attack from Sawaki Kohei's fright. In all his years as a detective, this was the first time he had encountered something so terrifying and frightening, far exceeding his psychological limits!

As dusk fell, the sky appeared to be dyed crimson by burning clouds.

Eri Kisaki lay exhausted on the hospital bed. Her usually resolute eyes had lost their sharpness, her glasses were set aside, and her once-pinched hair was now softly spread across the bed.

She was staring blankly at the twilight outside the window.

In the early morning, when she saw the chocolates her assistant brought, she couldn't help but wonder if it was Kogoro Mouri expressing his apology to her.

Last night, for the sake of her daughter, she dined with Kogoro Mouri. However, Kogoro Mouri went to find a hostess midway through the meal, which was undoubtedly a blatant insult to her, his wife in name only.

Even if Kogoro Mouri harbored resentment towards her, he shouldn't have done something so outrageous. She naively believed that Kogoro Mouri had repented, and therefore specially sent chocolates as an apology.

However, when she took a small bite of the chocolate, she immediately felt something was wrong.

Immediately afterwards, she gradually lost consciousness. Before fainting, she vaguely heard her assistant, Midori Kuriyama, exclaim in alarm.

"Mom, would you like something to eat?" At this moment, Ran Mouri walked into the ward carrying a plastic bag. Her eyes were red, and she had obviously just been crying.

"I don't have much of an appetite." Eri Kisaki shook her head gently, her voice unusually mild: "I'm sorry, Ran, for making you worry."

"How could you say that, Mom?" Ran Mouri muttered under her breath as she poured herself a glass of water, helped Eri Kisaki up, and carefully fed her the water. "I'm the one who should apologize. I shouldn't have kept urging you and Dad to get back together. If you and Dad had divorced earlier, this wouldn't have happened."

Eri sighed weakly, "Ran, have you finally realized your mistake?"

"Mom, I know I was wrong. It's all my fault for being too selfish, which is why you've been entangled with that good-for-nothing Dad all this time. If it weren't for me, you would have separated from Dad long ago, and maybe you would have found a new partner by now."

“This is not your fault, Xiaolan. In fact, your father and I had already discussed it and decided to maintain the marriage until you graduate from high school, so as to give you a seemingly complete family.”

"Mom, you don't have to wait until I graduate high school. Divorce Dad as soon as you're discharged from the hospital. I'll never force you to stay with Dad again; I'm serious this time!"

"Ran, you've really grown up." Eri Kisaki patted her daughter's shoulder with a sense of relief.

The mother and daughter were immersed in this moment of warmth. After a while, the observant Ran noticed that there wasn't much drinking water left in the ward, so she said goodbye and went out to get some.

Eri stared at the closed door. Usually, she was busy with work and rarely had time to think about things outside of work. Now, lying in the hospital bed, her mind gradually calmed down, and she realized that deep down she also longed for a solid and reliable man to rely on.

Ran's boyfriend, Shiraishihara, may seem somewhat frivolous and unruly at first glance, but he is actually quite reliable, as if nothing can stump him.

If I could have such an outstanding man to rely on, even if he was a bit of a womanizer, I might be able to accept it...

As for Kogoro Mouri, he's a complete good-for-nothing with no future. If it weren't for the fact that he's Ran's father, she would never want to have anything to do with him.

"Xiao Lan, I'm sorry I'm late!"

Following the nurse's directions, Shiraishi arrived at Eri Kisaki's hospital room.

Eri Kisaki turned her head and met Shiraishihara's gaze.

"Xiaolan isn't here, it's just me. Don't you feel a little lost?"

"Aunt Fei!" Shiraishi Haru did not hesitate and went straight to the bedside to squat down, looking at her at eye level.

"I should have come sooner, but I really wanted to punish the guy who gave you the poisoned chocolate first..."

"So, you've caught the criminal who gave me the poisoned chocolate?"

“That’s right.” Shiraishi Hara nodded in agreement.

"Who is it?" Eri Kisaki asked, completely bewildered. She couldn't figure out who she had offended.

"The criminal's name is Sawaki Kohei."

"Sawaki Kohei, that bartender? How could it be him!"

Eri Kisaki was completely baffled. She had no grudges against this person, so why would he do such a vicious thing to her?

"His actions, which targeted people associated with Kogoro Mouri in an attempt to disrupt the police investigation, were entirely unprovoked crimes."

So, does that mean I just have to accept my bad luck?

"Not entirely. Your current predicament is largely due to Kogoro Mouri 0.1."

"You mean... you're advising me to get a divorce?"

"That's right. I heard from Ran that you and Kogoro Mouri have been separated for ten years. It's obvious that your relationship has come to an end."

Besides, Xiaolan is now an adult; you don't need to force yourself to maintain this marriage for her sake.

"I will consider it carefully."

After many twists and turns, Eri Kisaki increasingly felt that she owed Kogoro Mouri something in her past life, and in this life she came to repay it, but he caused her a lot of trouble. After so many years, they can be considered even now.

Just then, Ran Mouri returned to the ward carrying a pot of hot water. Seeing Shiraishihara, she looked delighted.

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No. .

196. Taking advantage of Ran's absence, Eri Kisaki pounced on her and forcefully kissed her.

Chapter 196

"Yuan Jun, oh? When did you get here?"

"I just arrived. Sorry I'm late."

"It's okay... I'm so happy you could come."

Ran Mouri smiled, walked up to Eri Kisaki, poured her a glass of hot water, and handed it to her.

"Thank you, Xiaolan."

Eri Kisaki took a sip of water and said with a smile, "Ran, why don't you ask Shiraishihara why he's so late?"

Xiaolan said, "What's so interesting to ask?"

Eri Kisaki said, "Shiraishihara has already found the culprit who sent me the poisoned chocolate!"

"Who is it?" Xiaolan quickly asked.

“Sawaki Kohei!” Eri Kisaki said.

"Why that bartender? Mom, you and he shouldn't have any issues."

"I was implicated because of your father."

"It's Dad's fault again."

Ran Mouri pouted in dissatisfaction, utterly disappointed in Kogoro Mouri.

From then on, Shiraishihara and Ran Mouri stayed by Eri's side. Eri showed little interest in the bento box that Ran Mouri brought, only eating a few bites, and the rest was shared by Shiraishihara and Ran Mouri.

As night slowly fell, a nurse came to remind Eri Kisaki to get some rest.

So, Shiraishihara and Ran Mouri said their goodbyes and left.

06 The two embarked on their journey home side by side.

"Yuan-kun, my mother has made up her mind to divorce my father." Ran Mouri's tone was full of complex emotions.

"This is actually a good thing. Your parents have been separated for ten years; their relationship has run its course," Shiraishi Hara gently comforted his girlfriend.

"Yes. It's a pity that I only see all this now. If only I had understood it sooner, I wouldn't have tried so hard to stop my parents from divorcing, causing my mother to suffer for nothing."

“Your mother was indeed deeply hurt by your father. After your mother gets divorced, I will work with you to do everything we can to heal the wounds she suffered and help her rediscover the beauty of life.”

"Yes! You're so kind, Yuan-jun."

Ran Mouri was deeply moved, feeling that the luckiest thing in her life was meeting Shiraishihara!

A thought struck her, and she quickly walked up to Shiraishihara and offered him a kiss.

On a street shrouded in night, a young couple shared a passionate kiss, adding a touch of romance to Tokyo.

On a new day, Shiraishihara went to Beika Hospital alone to visit Eri Kisaki.

Eri, who had been staring blankly out the window, turned around when she heard a sound from outside the door. Her eyes met Shiraishi's, who was smiling and waving at her: "Auntie Eri, I've come to visit you."

"Thank you." Eri Kisaki unconsciously broke into a sweet smile, then quickly came to her senses. "Huh? Why are you alone? Where's Ran?"

"Ran is participating in the karate club's activities, so she probably won't be able to come over until later," Shiraishi quickly explained.

"You're such a thoughtful child."

Eri Kisaki looked at her future son-in-law and became more and more satisfied. Not only was Shiraishihara handsome and dashing, but he was also very understanding. No wonder he was able to win over the daughter who was in love with Shinichi Kudo.

"Aunt Fei, is your health improving?" Shiraishi asked as he walked over and placed the fruit basket he had bought on the bedside table.

"She's much better now, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, she can be discharged tomorrow."

Eri Kisaki looked at him with a smile, her eyes revealing a tenderness rarely seen on her usual face.

"That's good. Do you need me to pick you up then?" Shiraishi Hara nodded and asked.

"Of course not." Eri glanced at him lightly. She wasn't a child, so why would she need him to pick her up? Besides, if Shiraishi were to pick her up, where would he take her?

Have you seen today's headlines?

"What news?" Shiraishihara pulled up a chair, sat down, and asked casually.

"It's that news story about the criminal who suddenly died after turning himself in," Eri Kisaki said, her voice softening slightly. "It's almost become an urban legend. Do you know the details?"

"The details are... those who do evil will eventually reap what they sow. Heaven is watching what people do; cause and effect are cyclical, and retribution is inevitable," Shiraishihara responded.

“It’s like saying nothing at all.” Eri Kisaki sighed softly. She understood that Shiraishihara might be holding back, but she didn’t want to press him further.

Shiraishihara didn't seem to mind, and picked up a fruit knife to peel an apple.

Eri Kisaki gazed at Shiraishi Hara quietly peeling an apple, and her heart began to race unexpectedly. She watched, her heart pounding, as Shiraishi Hara carefully peeled the apple for her.

"An apple, for you."

"Thank you."

Eri Kisaki took the peeled apple.

“Aunt Fei, if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, please don’t hesitate to come to me. Don’t be shy with me.”

"You and Xiaolan are just lovers, aren't you being too formal?"

“It’s not just for Ran. If you, Auntie, divorce Kogoro Mouri and become single again, and you don’t have a man to rely on, then I can be your support.”

"what?"

Eri stopped biting into her apple; the comforting feeling of being cared for made her feel somewhat intoxicated.

Although she has always been assertive in the workplace, she is essentially just a woman.

When feeling lonely, one longs for companionship; when feeling sad, one hopes for comfort; when encountering troubles, one hopes for help in resolving them…

Eri Kisaki couldn't help but bite her lip, her gaze meeting Shiraishihara's with a complicated expression.

"According to you, does that mean I can't divorce Kogoro Mouri? Otherwise, if something really happens, I won't have a man to rely on."

"On the contrary. You can rest assured to divorce Kogoro Mouri. If anything happens, I will definitely be there for you."

"You little rascal, you're not that old, but you've got a lot on your mind!"

"I was serious."