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

Special Ability: Burning Branch Whip.

Shiraishi returned home, opened the system space, and merged several personas.

Persona: Lamia.

Persona: Black Slime.

Persona: Two-Horned Beast.

Persona: Flower Spirit.

What surprises will the combination of these four personas bring? Shiraishihara was full of anticipation.

【Ōkuninushi: According to ancient Japanese mythology, he is the god of Izumo Province who accomplished the founding of the nation.】

In his struggle for control of the country, he fought against eighty of his brothers, and finally seized the Totsuka Sword from Susanoo-no-Mikoto of the Land of the Dead, defeated his brothers, and became the ruler of the country.

Unique Ability: The Majesty of the Ruler.

"The Masked Lord of the Nation!"

Shiraishi was overjoyed, finally obtaining a powerful Persona. Now, he wouldn't need to hold back in front of Ran Mouri and Yukiko Kudo anymore.

……

A new day has begun.

On a bright and sunny morning, Yukiko Kudo woke up to find that Yusaku Kudo had already returned home. She immediately went out of her room to greet him, intending to have a good chat with her husband about what had been going on lately.

Since returning to Tokyo, she has been living alone in the Kudo family mansion and often feels lonely. During this time, she occasionally meets and chats with Shiraishihara. The boy's energy adds some color to her dull life and also makes her more sensitive to her husband's neglect.

"Honey, you're finally back..."

Yukiko Kudo, slipping on a pair of sandals, hurried downstairs to the living room to greet her husband.

Although her husband is no longer the young man he once was, he is still the husband who has been with her for many years. Couples should understand each other, and besides, Yukiko Kudo is still charming and elegant, and Yusaku Kudo is successful in his career. To outsiders, they are a perfect match.

"Husband, husband..."

Who would have thought that when Yukiko Kudo ran downstairs, she would find Yusaku Kudo lying on the sofa, snoring loudly.

Kudo Yusaku was not only drunk and staggering, but also had obvious lipstick marks on his face and white shirt, and he smelled of an unfamiliar perfume, which instantly enraged her.

She stayed home alone, silently caring for her family, while her husband indulged himself outside, not even bothering to cover it up. She couldn't even pretend to know nothing.

"In a situation like this, shouldn't one clean up these traces after regaining consciousness before coming back?"

"Yusaku, as a detective, destroying evidence should be one of your specialties, right?"

She was both angry and helpless, unsure whether to say that Kudo Yusaku was too careless or that he simply didn't care about her at all.

"Yusaku, do you even care about me? You're not even bothering to pretend anymore? You said you were meeting up with old friends, but I bet you've been out fooling around with someone! I'm talking to you, wake up!"

"Hoo hoo hoo..." Yusaku Kudo was snoring away on the sofa, completely oblivious to what Yukiko Kudo was saying.

"Yusaku!" She grabbed Kudo Yusaku by the collar and shook him violently.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Yusaku Kudo still didn't react.

Yukiko Kudo was practically going crazy, her teeth grinding in anger. She immediately picked up her phone and dialed Conan's number, wanting to vent to her son.

"Mom, what are you doing so early in the morning? I'm not awake yet!" On the other end of the phone, Conan, still heavy with sleep, was groggily awakened, his childish voice full of displeasure.

"Shin-chan, wake up! Listen to Mommy."

"Okay, okay, I'm listening, Mom."

“Your dad, Yusaku, came home early this morning and was so drunk. There are other women’s lipstick marks on his body. I’m so angry.”

"There's nothing we can do about it. My dad is a famous writer, and he inevitably drinks too much when he has to socialize."

"Socializing? What kind of socializing would leave you covered in lipstick stains? I think he's just trying to annoy me! No way, I can't let this go!"

"Mom, calm down first. Let's talk about it after Dad wakes up and we get the facts straight."

"How am I supposed to calm down?!"

"Sorry, Mom, Uncle Mori seems to be waking up, I have to hang up now." Conan hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking.

Yukiko Kudo was furious when she heard the busy tone on her phone.

"Shinichi and Yusaku, you two, are you deliberately trying to anger me?!" Enraged, Yukiko Kudo threw her phone onto the sofa.

The husband's behavior was so outrageous, the evidence was irrefutable, and there was no way to pretend not to see it; it was truly heartbreaking.

"Yusaku Kudo, you wait! I will not let this go!" Yukiko Kudo shouted angrily at the fast-sleeping Yusaku Kudo.

Yukiko Kudo felt increasingly aggrieved and desperately needed to confide in someone. However, she had been away from Japan for so long that she had lost contact with most of her former friends.

"I don't know many male friends in Japan to begin with..."

Looking for Kogoro Mouri? She was reluctant from the bottom of her heart. After much thought, it seemed only Shiraishihara was suitable. After all, they had shared many personal matters before, and although the boy was young, he always offered unexpected advice.

With that in mind, Yukiko Kudo changed into casual clothes and went straight out.

Yukiko Kudo's outfit is simple yet stylish. The fitted shirt in a muted color complements her snow-white skin, making her appear even more beautiful and charming. The shirt is exquisitely tailored, with the collar slightly open, perfectly showcasing the graceful lines of her neck. She pairs it with simple casual trousers, the cuffs rolled up slightly to reveal her slender and alluring ankles.

She wore a pair of black high heels, and with a "clack-clack-clack" sound, she walked towards the apartment where Shiraishihara lived. Shiraishihara's apartment was not far from hers; it was just a few steps away.

"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."

Shiraishi had just gotten up and glanced at his phone. It was only seven o'clock. He wondered who would bother him so early!

"Click."

Shiraishihara opened the door and was genuinely surprised to see Kudo Yukiko standing in front of him; he hadn't expected her to come looking for him.

"Aunt Yukiko, what brings you here so early in the morning?"

"Um... Shiraishi-kun, Auntie has something she'd like to talk to you about." Kudo Yukiko smiled awkwardly at Shiraishi-hara.

"..."

Shiraishihara didn't really want to get involved in other people's family affairs, but seeing the bloodshot eyes and undisguised grievances in Kudo Yukiko's eyes, he ultimately couldn't bear to refuse.

"come in."

Shiraishi opened the door, invited Kudo Yukiko inside, and then poured a glass of water for both of them.

"Sorry, I don't really want to drink cold water in the morning."

"Then let me pour you a cup of hot water."

"sorry to bother you."

A few minutes later, Shiraishihara poured Yukiko Kudo a cup of hot water.

"Tell me, what happened?"

"Shiraishi-kun, when Yusaku came back this morning, you have no idea what he looked like..." Kudo Yukiko opened up and told Shiraishi-hara everything she had found about Yusaku Kudo, including the lipstick marks on his body and the strong smell of perfume.

After listening, Shiraishi frowned slightly: "As far as I know, social interactions for adults are indeed complicated, but this is certainly not appropriate. However, perhaps there's some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding? There's a lipstick mark on my face, what misunderstanding could there be?" The self-important Kudo 317 Yukiko was clearly not going to swallow this. "He obviously doesn't respect me, he can't even be bothered to cover it up!"

"What are you going to do?"

"I...I'm just so angry, I want him to experience this feeling too." Yukiko Kudo held her hot water cup, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes.

"So, you came to see me because you wanted to..." Shiraishihara was somewhat incredulous. Could it be that she wanted him to cooperate in putting on a show?

“We’ve talked a lot about our feelings before, and I think you’re a reliable person.” Yukiko Kudo said, her cheeks slightly flushed and a little embarrassed. “I’m thinking of having you act out a scene with me, take a picture that looks more intimate, and send it to Yusaku so he’ll get anxious too.”

"Your idea is too impulsive. What if you really make a big fuss?" Shiraishi Hara narrowed his eyes, feeling that this idea was really inappropriate.

"What are you afraid of?" Yukiko Kudo forced a smile. "It's just a photo. I'll explain it to Yusaku and promise not to cause you any trouble."

"No. This is too absurd, I can't agree to it."

"Don't forget, you know Shinichi's true identity. If this gets out..." Yukiko Kudo blurted out in a moment of panic, then immediately regretted it, her face full of annoyance.

Shiraishi's expression turned strange. He never liked being threatened, and he never expected Kudo Yukiko to say such a thing. It seemed she was truly out of her mind with anger.

"..." Shiraishi Hara sized up the woman before him. Her simple casual clothes couldn't hide her charm; she was undeniably captivating. But he knew all too well that this impulsive decision would only bring more trouble.

"If you don't agree, I'm really going to go find Kogoro Mouri!" Yukiko Kudo said defiantly.

"..."

Shiraishi suddenly stood up, stepped forward, and pressed her shoulder, saying in a serious tone, "Aunt Yukiko, calm down! Taking revenge this way won't solve anything; it will only make things worse. You should wait for Mr. Kudo to wake up and have a proper talk with him."

Yukiko Kudo was startled by his sudden action. The water glass in her hand wobbled, and a little hot water splashed out, scalding her and making her let out a soft "Ah!"

"Why are you so agitated..." She looked up, her eyes slightly red, a mixture of grievance from being burned and sadness from being ignored by her husband.

Seeing her like this, Shiraishi Hara softened his tone: "I know you're upset, but acting impulsively won't solve anything. Sit down and think it over. Do you really want to let a moment of anger escalate things to an irreparable point?"

Yukiko Kudo froze, staring down at the water glass in her hand, speechless for a long time. Morning light streamed through the window, illuminating her slightly disheveled hair and revealing a hint of vulnerability.

082 Yukiko, with her long, wavy hair, was already impatient in the elevator.

Chapter 82

"Aunt Yukiko, what exactly do you want?" Shiraishihara was getting impatient. The woman had come to him willingly, yet he still insisted on choosing another time.

"I'll book a hotel tonight and let you know when to come." Yukiko Kudo tried to keep her voice steady, but it still sounded very shy.

“Okay, but I have some requirements.” Shiraishi Hara also had his own plans in mind.

"Tell me what you want, and I'll try my best to accommodate you." Yukiko Kudo agreed on the spot without much thought.

At Teitan High School, Shiraishihara appeared absent-minded throughout the day. Whenever the scene of tonight's "date" flashed through his mind, the image of Yukiko Kudo would follow him like a shadow, uncontrollably wandering through his thoughts.

"This is terrible. I'm completely controlled by that woman and have completely lost my own opinions."

Originally, Shiraishihara had no need to pay any attention to Yukiko Kudo, but in the end, he couldn't resist the woman's charm. Before her marriage, Yukiko Kudo was one of Japan's top superstars. Even after marriage, her charm hadn't diminished; instead, it had gained a unique allure of a mature woman. Furthermore, she was both the mother of his classmate and high school detective Shinichi Kudo, and the wife of the famous author Yusaku Kudo. With so many attractive "labels" combined, Shiraishihara simply couldn't resist.

During their lunch break, Ran and Sonoko noticed that Shiraishihara was acting strangely and asked him about it with concern.

Shiraishi responded that he was fine, and then posed questions to the two girls.

"Ran, Sonoko, what are your thoughts on Aunt Yukiko, Shinichi's mother?"

Sonoko Suzuki said in a flat tone, "You mean Shinichi's mother? I don't have any particular opinion, but I feel she's very beautiful and has a decent personality... I heard she was a big star when she was young..."

Ran Mouri said, "Shinichi's mother is the kind of person I've always wanted to be! Just like Sonoko said, she is not only beautiful, but also has a very likable personality... More importantly, she has a happy and fulfilling marriage, and she and her husband have appeared on a TV variety show as a model of celebrity marriage."

Sonoko Suzuki's assessment was too superficial, while Ran Mouri's ideas were too idealistic. After all, most variety shows on TV are scripted and cannot be trusted!

"You two are being kept in the dark. Shinichi's mother is actually a bad woman with only a beautiful appearance."

The two girls looked at Shiraishihara with puzzled expressions, finding it hard to understand why he would make such a comment.

Fortunately, the school bell rang just as Shiraishihara finished speaking, which saved him the trouble of explaining.

……

Night falls, inside a guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Ginza.

Yukiko Kudo was carefully touching up her makeup in front of the large round mirror in the room.

Following Shiraishihara's request, she dressed herself up as an elevator operator at a Tokyo department store.

She wore a pink Western-style uniform, with a pure white shirt with a pointed collar underneath, a cherry blossom-colored scarf, flesh-colored sheer stockings, white gloves, high heels, and an exquisite little round hat.

If an elevator beauty pageant were to be held, she would undoubtedly be the winner.

"I really don't understand Shiraishihara. What's going on in his head all day? He actually made me dress up as an elevator attendant in a department store. This kid's ideas are quite unique."

She glanced at her watch and realized that the appointed time was approaching.

The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly. Just thinking about the wonderful and ultimate sense of satisfaction she would experience next, the peak feeling of fulfillment and happiness, made her feel as if she were floating on air, soaring to the heavens.

"Ding-dong-"

The doorbell rang outside the room.

A smile appeared on Yukiko Kudo's lips as she moved to the door and looked through the peephole. Sure enough, it was Shiraishihara.

Shiraishi was still wearing his school uniform, which resembled a Zhongshan suit, exuding a handsome yet slightly unruly air.

"Shiraishihara, you've finally arrived..."

"Um……"

"Come in quickly."