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

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After the incident was resolved, everyone went home.

Shiraishi was walking home casually, the streetlights casting a dim yellow glow. Suddenly, he bumped into a pair of bright car headlights.

The headlights were so flexible that they bounced Shiraishihara back a step.

Shiraishi looked up and saw that it was his English teacher, Ms. Judy, who was known as the "Foreign Horse".

"Hmm? Ms. Judy, you haven't gone back yet? Is something the matter?"

Ms. Judy asked, "Shiraishi-kun, I'm curious, how did you find out that Kengo Obō was in trouble?"

The reason Shiraishihara was able to notice Kengo Oto's condition was partly because he knew the plot in advance, and partly because Conan also noticed Takaho Shimizu's unusual behavior.

“I noticed that Shimizu Takaho’s behavior was a bit strange, and the game character he chose was also problematic. He actually used Caesar, a character that the other party was good at, instead of Lucas, a character that he was good at.”

"I see. Shiraishi-kun's observations are so keen; it's truly astonishing." Ms. Judy developed a strong interest in the student before her. She had suddenly come to teach at Teitan High School to investigate an organization, so what were Shiraishi's reasons for transferring there in the first place?

"So... Shiraishi-kun, you must be the legendary high school detective from Japan."

"Uh... that's right."

"Japanese high school detectives are truly terrifying!"

Large beads of sweat appeared on Shiraishi's forehead: "Ms. Judy, is there any other question?"

"No, that's all." Ms. Judy stuck out her tongue playfully, then winked at Shiraishihara. "Bye-bye! See you at school tomorrow!"

"..."

After resolving the incident, Shiraishihara received a system reward: a new demon mask.

Mountain spirits: Spirits of mountains, rivers, trees, and rocks recorded in Japanese folklore. They are said to reside in ancient trees and giant rocks. Although not evil spirits, they possess the characteristics of watchful eyes of the mountains and fields, and sometimes appear in the form of people or monsters to issue warnings.

Special ability: A wandering bloodline, capable of quickly drifting to a certain place.

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No. .

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Chapter 72

The following day at noon, Teitan High School.

Not only did Ran bring Shiraishihara a bento box she made herself, but Sonoko also brought him a deluxe bento box carefully prepared by her family's chef.

Looking at the two lavish lunch boxes, Shiraishihara felt no surprise, but rather a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

"Huh? Sonoko, you brought Shiraishihara a bento too?"

"Yeah... Seeing that you brought it for Shiraishihara, if I didn't bring it back, I'd seem so disloyal!"

"Okay." Ran held up her index finger to Shiraishihara. "You have to finish mine."

Sonoko said with a grin, "You can't leave any of mine!"

Shiraishi Hara replied helplessly, "Yes..."

Shiraishi immediately decided that, starting today, the school would no longer serve breakfast and dinner, but only lunch.

It was that uncertain holiday season again, like Schrödinger's cat. Suddenly, Shiraishihara's phone rang, and it turned out to be Yukiko Kudo calling.

On the other end of the phone, I heard my aunt's clear and melodious voice.

"Shiraishihara, is that you? I didn't dial the wrong number, did I?"

"Aunt Yukiko, what can I do for you?"

"Um, Shiraishi-kun, Auntie has something I'd like to ask you."

"What is it?"

“You know, my husband is busy investigating that organization, he’s incredibly busy and can’t spare a moment. So, he entrusted a task to me, and after thinking it over, I thought of asking you to help…”

Why are you looking for me?

"Who else would your auntie turn to if not you, since you're a high school detective?"

"Aunt Yukiko, your ability to find help is truly remarkable."

"I won't let you help me for nothing. After we're done, Auntie will take you skiing in Sapporo."

"..."

Upon hearing the reward offered by Yukiko Kudo, Shiraishihara was momentarily speechless.

He had every reason to suspect that it was actually Yukiko Kudo who wanted to go skiing in Sapporo.

"Are you going to agree or not?" Yukiko Kudo's slightly impatient voice came through the phone. "Don't forget, I'm a member of your Phantom Thieves' Club!"

"Uh... well."

Considering that Yukiko Kudo is indeed a member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, it is only right for the leader to help her out.

Moreover, Yukiko is such a beautiful young woman.

We should have taken it sooner or later!

In the afternoon, the sun shone brightly, and Shiraishihara stood outside the Kudo family's house, quietly waiting for Kudo Yukiko.

Not long after, a graceful lady appeared before Shiraishihara.

Kudo Yukiko was wearing a green bodycon dress, gray high heels, and a beige round hat. She had a beautiful face and a graceful figure.

Shiraishi had to admit that this woman was a natural clothes hanger; she looked stunning in anything she wore. Kudo Yusaku was truly blessed.

"Aunt Yukiko, I'm here."

"Um... Shiraishi-kun, could you please stop calling me 'Auntie'?"

"What else should I call you if not Auntie?"

"Call sister!"

Yukiko Kudo disliked Shiraishihara calling her "auntie," feeling it made her seem old.

Shiraishi Hara wouldn't easily give in to her wishes. Kudo Yukiko told him to call her "older sister," but he refused: "No, I'll call you 'auntie.' Auntie, auntie, auntie..."

"..." Kudo Yukiko was immediately speechless, her little pink fists clenched tightly: "Shiraishihara, you really deserve a beating!"

"What, you're not convinced?" Shiraishihara said smugly.

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073 Xiao Lan was pushed into the train compartment; the person was beautiful, the event was beautiful, and the scenery was beautiful.

Chapter 73

"Childish!" Yukiko Kudo snorted and grabbed Shiraishihara's hand. "Haru, Auntie is taking you to ride the train. You have to be good and not make a fuss when you ride the train."

"..." In an instant, Shiraishihara was speechless.

……

Immediately afterwards, Shiraishihara, hand in hand with Yukiko, arrived at the subway station and took the subway to the Shinkansen station...

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the luxury train Hokutosei No. 3. Shiraishihara lay in his compartment playing on his phone, while Yukiko flipped through Yusaku Kudo's unpublished manuscripts.

"Don't you want to take a look at Yusaku's old manuscripts? According to Yusaku, this time the criminal somehow got hold of his unpublished manuscripts and even used the methods described in the manuscripts to commit the crime."

"no need."

"You're too arrogant, Shiraishihara. Yusaku isn't just any mystery novelist; he's the most famous mystery novelist in Japan. You better take him seriously."

"Writing detective novels and solving real cases are two different things and shouldn't be confused. Reading old drafts might actually interfere with my judgment of the case."

"Never mind, actually I didn't expect you to be of much help. I just thought I was too bored by myself, so I asked you to come along."

As Yukiko spoke, she picked up the manuscript again and continued studying it.

"Is this why you came to me instead of Conan? Just because you feel lonely?"

Upon hearing this, Yukiko's face instantly turned red.

"Don't talk nonsense! What if I ask Conan for help, and Conan isn't around? What if you take the opportunity to make a move on Ran? Conan already told me that you've always had feelings for Ran, don't think I don't know."

"Speaking of which, Kudo Yusaku is really carefree. Doesn't he understand that stopping criminals from committing crimes is risky, especially for non-professionals?"

Yukiko Kudo sighed softly: "This case is rather special. If the media exposes that the perpetrator committed a crime by imitating Yusaku's unpublished manuscript, it will have a huge impact on Yusaku's reputation. As his wife, I naturally cannot sit idly by."

"Aunt Yukiko, you really are a good wife who knows how to share her husband's burdens."

"Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't have shamelessly come to ask you for help. Actually, I'm not sure myself."

Ultimately, Yukiko Kudo is just a housewife, so asking her to catch copycats is indeed a bit of a stretch.

When it was lunchtime, Shiraishihara and Yukiko left their private room and headed to the dining car to eat, but they ran into someone they didn't expect.

"Yukiko-neechan, Shiraishihara, how did you two end up together?"

Ran greeted the two of them, and Kogoro Mouri was also there, as was Conan.

Conan, in particular, was completely stunned when he saw Shiraishihara with his mother.

At this moment, Shiraishihara and Yukiko were standing side by side, looking quite intimate.

"Mom, what are you doing here?"

"Mom?" Ran and Kogoro both looked at Conan with puzzled expressions.

"No, Aunt Yukiko!" Conan quickly corrected himself.

"Auntie?" Yukiko glared fiercely at Conan.

"It's Yukiko-neechan! Hahaha..."

Conan was filled with helplessness and could only smile bitterly, feeling that life was just too difficult.

Kogoro Mouri narrowed his eyes: "Huh? Yukiko, when did you come back to Tokyo? You and Shiraishihara, you wouldn't be having an affair, would you..."

Yukiko crossed her arms and glared at Kogoro Mouri: "Kogoro, after all these years, you start by slandering me. Is this how you treat your old classmates?"

“Ah… no…”

After thinking it over carefully, Kogoro Mouri thought that if Yukiko were to have an affair, she should look for a mature and charming middle-aged man like him. How could she possibly be interested in a young man like Shiraishihara?

"I misunderstood. But, Yukiko, it does look rather strange that you and Shiraishihara are together."

Ran also felt that there couldn't possibly be anything between Shiraishi and Yukiko, so she asked curiously, "Shiraishi-kun, what are you and Aunt Yukiko doing here?"

"Oh. Actually, I received a request from Aunt Yukiko. Don't forget, I'm a high school detective too."

"Yes, yes. Shiraishi-kun is a high school detective recognized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department."

With this explanation, Ran's misunderstanding of Shiraishihara ceased, and Conan's misunderstanding of Shiraishihara was also cleared up.

Ran unconsciously walked up to Shiraishihara and said, "Shiraishi-kun, what a coincidence that we bumped into each other here."

"Yes." Shiraishihara smoothly shook off Kudo Yukiko and stood naturally with Ran. "Ran, what are you doing here?"

“My dad helped the Yamamoto family resolve an incident before, and the Yamamoto family invited us to their home and even gave us train tickets.”

"Oh, I see. Xiaolan, have fun!" (agab)

"Thanks……"

Seeing how well Shiraishihara and Ran got along, Kudo Yukiko suddenly felt a lot more pressure.

This is no longer as simple as Shiraishihara stealing Shinichi Kudo's girlfriend; it seems that Ran is showing signs of developing feelings for someone else.

She grabbed Conan and questioned him, "Conan, things are so serious, why haven't you taken any action yet?"

"I can't do anything about it," Conan said, looking helpless.

Suddenly, Kogoro Mouri, who was walking ahead, bumped into a strange man wearing a mask.

"Damn it!" The strange man wearing a mask stumbled, ripped off his mask, and cursed, "Hey, mustachioed guy, where are your eyes?"

But as soon as he said that, he immediately felt guilty.

"You...you...you are Mori...cough cough cough..."