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

"It's not that your aunt doesn't believe you, it's just that the things that have happened recently have been too bizarre."

"I can understand."

It would be unbelievable for anyone, let alone Yukiko Kudo, that her son would suddenly revert to a childlike state.

Shiraishi picked up the water glass and drank the rest of the water in one gulp.

As he put down his water glass, he noticed that Yukiko Kudo was staring intently at him, realizing that continuing like this might make the atmosphere even more awkward.

Reason told him that he couldn't stay any longer, otherwise the misunderstanding might deepen.

"Auntie, thank you for your hospitality. I must go now."

"Don't leave so early, stay and have a meal."

"No need to trouble yourself, really no need to trouble yourself..."

"it does not matter……"

Yukiko Kudo was unwilling to leave empty-handed, so she held onto Shiraishihara's hand tightly, not wanting him to leave.

037 are all top-notch.

Chapter 37

That's just her personality—quirky, ambitious, and never giving up until things meet her expectations.

Seeing that she couldn't stop Shiraishihara, Kudo Yukiko simply grabbed his arm and said in a sweet, coquettish voice:

"I'm home alone tonight, and it's so boring. Shiraishi, why don't you keep your aunt company?"

Yukiko Kudo's breath was as sweet as orchids, and Shiraishihara was instantly captivated, ultimately deciding to stay.

It's not that Shiraishihara lacked self-control; it's just that this aunt was too charming.

After all, she was a top star in the past, and her temperament and appearance are top-notch, far superior to ordinary internet celebrities.

Since things had come to this point, Shiraishihara had no choice but to stay.

Shiraishihara sat awkwardly in the living room, while Kudo Yukiko went to the kitchen to prepare a meal.

Yukiko Kudo wasn't lying; since returning to Tokyo, she had been spending every day alone at home and was quite bored.

Her husband only came back briefly before leaving again; she can't count on him at all.

in the kitchen.

Yukiko took the ingredients out of the refrigerator and started cooking. As a full-time housewife, her cooking skills were naturally excellent.

Not only that, she also studied cooking skills and made dishes that were delicious, visually appealing, and aromatic.

As she cooked, she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Hmph, with my charm, which man could resist me? Shiraishihara thinks he can escape? He'll never get out of my grasp. I'll make him confess everything.

In order to get more information about her son, she had to do everything she could. Even simple home-cooked meals were made so fragrant and mouthwatering.

Shiraishihara, who was sitting in the living room lost in thought, also smelled the aroma of food wafting from the kitchen.

He had felt somewhat full after eating dessert, but now he was starting to feel hungry again.

Yukiko Kudo rested her chin on her hand, watching Shiraishihara enjoy the dinner she had prepared. In a daze, she seemed to see her own son, Shinichi Kudo.

To be honest, she felt a lot of guilt towards her son.

To accommodate her husband, she moved to New York, neglecting her son who remained in Tokyo. As a result, her son suffered a terrible fate and ended up in his current state.

The future has become unpredictable, and this unknown is what she fears.

"Auntie, you've been watching me the whole time, why aren't you eating?"

Although Yukiko Kudo's cooking is incredibly delicious, far superior to takeout, being constantly watched like this makes it impossible to enjoy the food in peace.

"Auntie is happy to see you eating so heartily."

Yukiko Kudo tries her best to appear kind and gentle, attempting to gain Shiraishihara's trust. She's really going all out to help her son.

Is it really that fragrant?

"Hehehe... Shiraishi-kun, you're not just embarrassed to admit it, are you? I have complete confidence in my cooking skills."

Yukiko Kudo puffed out her chest, which trembled slightly like a large rabbit's, and her burgundy dress could barely cover it.

Shiraishi's gaze inadvertently fell on Kudo Yukiko's chest, and he subconsciously said, "Indeed, Auntie's cooking is superb. But... no matter how delicious the food is, it can't compare to Auntie's."

"Ah? What did you say—"

Yukiko Kudo was startled by Shiraishihara's teasing remark.

"..."

Shiraishi regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth.

The other person was Shinichi Kudo's mother, who was also the mother of his classmate. How could he say such a rude thing?

While it's true that one should respect local customs, it's clear the other party wasn't mentally prepared...

"Oh, you're so witty, Shiraishi-kun."

However… Auntie is Shinichi Kudo's mother, and she's already married, so don't get any funny ideas.”

No. .

038 Xiaolan's face flushed red.

Chapter 38

Feeling embarrassed by Yukiko Kudo's teasing, Shiraishihara quickly defended himself:

"No way... I can control myself even when it comes to Kudo-kun's childhood friend, let alone Kudo-kun's mother."

"Kudo-san's childhood friend?" Kudo Yukiko keenly sensed a hint of danger.

"Shiraishi-kun, you mean Ran Mouri, right?"

"That's right. Kudo-kun's childhood friend, is there anyone else?" Shiraishi recalled the original plot setting, and Kudo Shinichi's childhood friend was indeed only Mouri Ran.

"Ran Mouri is out of the question too!" Yukiko Kudo's expression changed instantly. Anyone who dared to covet her future daughter-in-law was her enemy.

"why?"

"Ran Mouri is my future daughter-in-law, so you can't make a move on her. If you want to date, Shiraishi-kun, you should find another girl."

"That can't be right... Ran Mouri and Shinichi Kudo aren't even lovers, so how did she become your daughter-in-law?"

Shiraishi Hara felt that Kudo Yukiko was simply treating him like a child!

“That’s because…” Yukiko Kudo blinked, “…my Shinichi and Ran Mouri are childhood sweethearts. Yes, that’s it!”

Shiraishi shook his head, feeling that the woman in front of him wasn't sincere enough and there was nothing more to talk about. He didn't expose Kudo Yukiko's lie and got up to leave.

"Huh? Shiraishi-kun, why are you leaving so suddenly? Auntie still has some questions for you."

Yukiko Kudo quickly stepped forward to stop him, spreading her arms to block Shiraishihara, behaving in a way that showed no respect for elders.

"Auntie, you're trying to lie to me, so why would you expect me to tell you the truth?"

Shiraishihara Oki and Kudo Yukiko wagged their fingers. "Putting yourself in someone else's shoes is the most basic principle. I don't need to teach you that, do I?"

"what?!"

"Thank you for your hospitality, Auntie. It's getting dark, I should go home now."

"..."

Although Yukiko Kudo was unwilling, she had no choice but to let Shiraishihara go, since she really had no reason to ask him to answer her questions at this moment.

After Shiraishihara left, Yukiko Kudo's doubts did not lessen, but rather increased.

She sat on the sofa, carefully considering the conversation she had just had.

"What's going on with this Shiraishihara? He seems to know everything about Shinichi, and he's also very familiar with our family's affairs. What's going on...?"

Shiraishi returned to his apartment, took a shower, and lay down on the bed.

But he tossed and turned, unable to sleep, his mind filled with the graceful figure of Yukiko Kudo.

There was no other way but to distract myself by playing mobile games.

"I need to stay calm and not act impulsively!"

It's no wonder Shiraishihara lacked self-control; there are just too many beautiful women in the world of Detective Conan...

A new day begins, and Teitan High School only has half a day of classes before the holiday ends.

Ran invited Shiraishihara to her house for dinner.

"That's not a good idea..."

"It's okay. Shinichi used to come to my house for meals all the time. Since you live alone, you can come to my house for meals anytime."

"Does your dad not like me...?"

"He dares?!"

"OK then."

Shiraishi Hara thought Ran's words made sense; if Shinichi Kudo could often go to Ran's house for meals, so could he.

"Oh, right, I have something for you."

Shiraishi Hara handed Ran a Heart Thieves card printed with a home printer.

"This is……"

"This is... the business card of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. By distributing these cards, one can enter the hearts of villains in the name of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts and steal their hearts."

"How amazing!" Xiaolan exclaimed in amazement.

"However, you must keep this a secret and not tell anyone."

"Hmm... This is a secret between me and Shiraishihara, I'll keep it safe," Ran said, a blush creeping onto her cheeks.

No. .

039 Be vigilant

Chapter 39

"A secret between the two of them?" Shiraishi hesitated. Did this mean that if a new Phantom Thief Idol joined, he couldn't give the other party the Heart Phantom Thieves' business card?

After all, stealing someone's heart is no small matter. For now, it's enough for him and Xiaolan to have that ability; they can worry about the rest later...

Afterwards, Shiraishihara and Ran Mouri went to the Mouri Detective Agency together.

Kogoro Mouri, a wealthy landlord in Tokyo who also receives substantial child support from Conan's parents, doesn't mind his daughter bringing classmates home for dinner. However, Conan has strong objections.

"Brother Shiraishihara, what brings you here to freeload again? You really know how to cause trouble for others!"

Shiraishi knew Conan was jealous again, so he didn't take his sarcasm seriously at all.

Ran snapped, "Conan, I invited Shiraishi-kun here. Do you have a problem with that?"

Faced with Ran's questioning, Conan immediately backed down, but at this moment, he didn't want to give in easily.

"...Of course I have an opinion...If Shinichi-nii knew that Ran-neechan brought another boy home, he would definitely be unhappy."

"Conan, what you're saying is ridiculous. Why should I try to please Shinichi? What does his happiness or unhappiness have to do with me?"

"what!"

Conan's eyes widened; he never expected Ran to say such hurtful things.

Did I say something wrong?

Ran squinted. Although she and Shinichi Kudo were childhood friends, their relationship was equal. Why should she be the one to please him, instead of him pleasing her?

"Sister Xiaolan, you've changed. You weren't like this before..."

Conan felt deeply hurt and was almost in tears.

"Hehehe... Conan, you talk as if you've known me before."