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

Himiko Natsume chuckled, "Detective Shiraishi, now that you mention it, I'm reminded of someone. Someone who could get their hands on a bomb is no ordinary person; I think Akane Torii is the prime suspect. Besides, as far as I know, Akane Torii has always been self-conscious about her age and has been eyeing the professor's research findings..."

Upon hearing Himiko's words, Torii Akane's forehead veins bulged: "Himiko, don't just talk about others; you yourself are the prime suspect. Your relationship with Professor Wakabayashi has always been ambiguous. The company that Professor Wakabayashi serves as an independent director of has provided you with substantial capital support, which is why you have achieved what you have today. Now that you have both fame and fortune, you have every reason to kill Professor Wakabayashi to get rid of him!"

Upon hearing this, Himiko's pretty face contorted slightly with anger: "Akane Torii, don't talk nonsense! I became famous because of my own abilities, not because of capital! I admit that Professor Wakabayashi helped me, but that was purely a teacher's care for a student!"

Takeji Nishimaki, the honest-looking curator of the Suzuki Museum, quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Why are you two arguing again! In my opinion, the murderer is definitely a terrorist, and has nothing to do with Professor Wakabayashi. Everyone, stop guessing."

The reporter, Budai, chimed in, "That's right, let's drink... Waiter, bring a few more bottles of beer..."

Unlike the others who were making a lot of noise, Akira Akagi remained silent from beginning to end until the dinner ended.

……

After the dinner, Akira Akagi handed a report to Miwako Sato.

“One of my seniors in the research institute is a psychologist at a psychological counseling center. I went through a lot of trouble to borrow this from him…”

Looking at the documents in her hand, Miwako Sato frowned slightly and said, "This is actually Himiko Natsume's diagnosis report."

"You didn't expect that, did you? That extremely narcissistic Himiko actually went to see a psychologist. Take a look at this first."

After reading it, Miwako Sato fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Shiraishihara, who was standing to the side, also reached for the report, glanced through it, and muttered to himself, "An apple? An apple with a hidden, aggressive destructive urge? An apple with a timer? What is all this...?"

Shiraishi handed the diagnostic report back to Akagi Akira and asked, "Mr. Akagi, do you find Natsume Himiko suspicious?"

Akira Akagi shrugged and said, "You all heard the conversation between Akane Torii and Himiko Natsume earlier. Akane Torii's words were not unfounded; Himiko Natsume did indeed have a motive for committing the crime."

After saying that, Akira Akagi turned and left.

Shiraishi turned to Sato Miwako, who was still deep in thought, and asked, "Officer Sato, do you also find Natsume Himiko suspicious?"

"I don't think Natsume Himiko is a dangerous terrorist, but she certainly deserves a deeper investigation..."

At this point, Sato Miwako seemed to suddenly remember something, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Detective Shiraishi, Himiko just gave you her contact information, right?"

Shiraishi Hara paused for a moment, then replied, "That's right, I don't understand either why that woman gave me her contact information."

It turns out that after the dinner, Natsume Himiko secretly slipped Shiraishihara a note with her contact information on it. Unexpectedly, Sato Miwako noticed it, which shows that Sato Miwako's abilities are indeed more outstanding than those of the other detectives in the First Investigation Division.

Sato Miwako's lips curled into a sly smile as she asked, "So, are you planning to contact her?"

Shiraishi Hara shook his head without hesitation and said, "Of course not."

"What's wrong? Don't you like the glamorous, sophisticated older sister type of woman?"

"We are not the same kind of people at all."

Sato Miwako said to Shiraishihara with a serious expression, "Shiraishihara, I think it would be better if you took the initiative to contact Himiko. You might be able to find some new clues from her."

Shiraishi Hara looked bitter and said, "Officer Sato Miwako, you can't just 'push me out' like this."

Seeing Shiraishihara's expression, Sato Miwako's face flushed red, and she looked quite guilty.

“Detective Shiraishi, don’t be afraid, I’ll go with you. I know that if a handsome young man like you falls into the hands of a woman like Himiko, he’ll probably be completely devoured. I will definitely protect your boat.”

No. .

115. Sato Miwako, having some experience, requested a rematch.

Chapter 115

The next day, Shiraishihara arrived at Natsume Himiko's residence at the agreed time and through the contact information provided by Natsume Himiko.

Miwako Sato drove Shiraishihara here specifically for this trip.

"Officer Miwako Sato, aren't you coming with me to see Himiko Natsume?"

"If I were here, she would definitely be on guard. In a little while, try to subtly get some information out of her and see if, as Akira Akagi said, she's connected to the bombing."

"Does this mean I have to use my good looks to seduce him?"

"Why not? If anything unexpected happens, I'll come to your rescue."

Sato Miwako winked at Shiraishihara, giving him a look that said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of you."

Shiraishihara didn't think Natsume Himiko could do anything to him. His main concern was that Natsume Himiko was too beautiful and charming, and he might find it difficult to maintain a calm judgment.

Himiko Natsume lived in a high-end apartment. Shiraishihara took the elevator to Himiko Natsume's door and rang the doorbell. Miwako Sato, meanwhile, hid in the corridor, secretly observing the situation.

Not long after, Natsume Himiko opened the door and appeared before Shiraishihara. She was the kind of woman who was stunning at first glance, and then, upon closer inspection, revealed her gentle and charming nature. This type of woman was beloved by audiences, and it's no wonder she became a well-known actress. Her features were delicate and soft, and her long hair cascaded down to her waist. She wore an orange sleeveless nightgown paired with black stockings, exuding elegance, as if she had prepared it especially for Shiraishihara's arrival.

When Shiraishihara arrived as promised, Natsume Himiko didn't seem too surprised. She was a rather narcissistic woman, her narcissism stemming from her outstanding beauty; she was convinced that no man could resist her charm!

"Miss Natsume... I'm sorry to bother you."

"Detective Shiraishi, I knew you would come. Please come in."

Natsume Himiko took Shiraishihara's hand and led him to the living room. The beautiful woman's enthusiasm was somewhat unusual, and Shiraishihara couldn't help but feel flustered and at a loss.

"Ms. Natsume, did you call me here because you have some clues about Professor Wakabayashi to tell me?"

When Natsume Himiko heard Shiraishihara's question, she smiled and winked: "Detective Shiraishi, you don't think I invited you here just to talk about Professor Wakabayashi's 363rd theory, do you?"

Shiraishi feigned ignorance: "Isn't that right?"

Himiko Natsume pulled Shiraishihara to sit on the sofa in the living room, staring at him intently as she said, "Can't I come to you for anything other than Professor Wakabayashi's matter?"

Shiraishihara continued to feign ignorance: "Of course, but what brings you here?"

Himiko Natsume covered her mouth and giggled: "I saw a report about you in the newspaper before, saying that you replaced Shinichi Kudo and became the new savior of the police force. I felt a special connection with you and have always wanted to be your friend."

Are you interested in the detective profession?

"No, I'm just interested in you. Can we be friends?"

“Of course, Ms. Natsume, I’d love to be your friend. But could you answer one question for me first?” Shiraishihara said casually.

“Okay, go ahead.” Natsume Himiko rested her chin on her hand, looking at Shiraishihara with great interest.

“Ms. Natsume, let me be frank. Akira Akagi obtained your medical records from your visit to the psychiatrist. He claims that you have psychological problems, are highly aggressive, and have a motive for committing a crime. I’m here to ask you: can you prove that you did not commit the crime?”

"Oh? You want me to prove my innocence? Fine." Natsume Himiko smiled charmingly, leaning forward slightly, her tone carrying a hint of seduction.

Shiraishi remained calm, trying not to let his gaze wander: "I don't think so... but what about that medical record?"

Himiko Natsume explained, "Because I debuted as an idol, my screen image is quite fixed. I wanted to break the audience's preconceived notions about me and try taking on different types of roles. For example, a murderer. In order to better portray the character, I consulted a psychologist..."

"I see. It was just a misunderstanding. In that case, I'll take my leave now."

As he spoke, Shiraishi prepared to get up and leave.

However, Natsume Himiko took the opportunity to move closer and said in an ambiguous tone, "Don't be in such a hurry to leave... chat with me for a bit, it won't take up much of your time, Great Detective..."

"Uh……"

"Well... since my debut, I've always played the naive and sweet female lead in idol dramas. In those dramas, love is everything to me. But in reality, I've never been in a relationship, either before or after my debut..."

"Is that so? Then Ms. Himiko must be too busy with work."

Shiraishi was somewhat puzzled, not understanding why she suddenly brought these things up.

"No, the men around me are all too stupid and not good enough for me!"

"Ms. Natsume, perhaps your standards are too high. That's right, as a celebrity, it's natural that ordinary men wouldn't meet your standards."

“That’s right. I used to think I looked down on everyone. But your appearance changed my mind.” Himiko said, her eyes carrying a different meaning.

"Miss Himiko, what do you mean by that?"

Shiraishi could sense the charm emanating from her, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

“Detective Shiraishi… perhaps we can become very close friends…”

"Close friends?"

"Didn't I say that I have a good impression of Detective Shiraishi, and I wouldn't mind getting to know him better before developing feelings for him..."

Himiko Natsume's lips curled slightly upwards, radiating charm.

Although Shiraishi Hara possessed self-control, he couldn't help but waver in the face of such proactive advances. After all, he was just an ordinary person with normal emotions, and it was inevitable that his heart would be stirred by the initiative of such a beautiful woman.

Just as Shiraishihara hesitated, Natsume Himiko suddenly leaned closer, her breath brushing against his ear, making him tremble.

"Wait a minute, Ms. Natsume, isn't this progress a bit too fast?"

"What? Detective Shiraishi, are you not satisfied and are going to refuse me?"

"No... no."

Shiraishihara felt somewhat helpless. He found it difficult to refuse directly, but the thought of Sato Miwako waiting outside made him conflicted.

"Then what are you waiting for?"

Natsume Himiko's actions became increasingly bold, constantly closing the distance between the two, and Shiraishihara felt that he was about to be overwhelmed.

Under this onslaught, Shiraishihara's rationality gradually wavered, and he was about to fall into Natsume Himiko's gentle trap.

He originally planned to use his good looks to seduce her, but instead, he's about to be outsmarted by her.

Just as the two were getting closer and closer and the atmosphere became increasingly ambiguous, the apartment doorbell suddenly rang, breaking the delicate atmosphere.

Both Shiraishihara and Natsume Himiko were startled by the sudden ringing of the bell.

"Miss Natsume, the doorbell is ringing..." Shiraishihara hurriedly reminded her.

"Never mind them, it's probably just those utterly annoying NHK salespeople again," Natsume Himiko replied impatiently.

Shiraishi knew that the person outside the door was most likely not an NHK salesperson, and he could no longer continue to argue with Natsume Himiko.

Sure enough, the doorbell kept ringing relentlessly.

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

The ringtone completely shattered the previous ambiguous atmosphere.

"Who is it?"

Natsume Himiko, unable to bear it any longer, straightened her clothes and stormed towards the entrance, her face full of resentment.

She looked through the peephole and saw that it was actually Sato Miwako standing outside the door, which made her so angry that she clenched her little fists.

Natsume Himiko was furious. She instantly withdrew her previous enthusiasm and coldly questioned, "Shiraishihara, I'm asking you, did Sato Miwako come with you?"

By this time, Shiraishihara had also composed himself and frankly admitted, "That's right. I was asked by Sato Miwako to come and extract information from you."

"Shiraishihara, you're so hateful! You're making me so angry I could explode!"

Natsume Himiko was so angry that she wanted to rush up and punch Shiraishihara twice. After all her warm hospitality, he turned out to be acting under the orders of Sato Miwako. As a movie star, she felt like a clown being played, and her self-esteem was greatly hurt.

"Click——"

Himiko Natsume suddenly flung open the door and glared fiercely at Miwako Sato.

"Officer Miwako Sato, are you planning to keep pressing the button if I don't open the door?"

“Ms. Natsume Himiko, I apologize for disturbing you. I asked Shiraishihara to ask you about Professor Wakabayashi. It’s been so long, and I’m really worried about him.”

Sato Miwako changed the subject and said seriously, "After all, in my eyes, Ms. Natsume Himiko, you are a potentially dangerous person."

"You've gone too far, Officer Sato! You just wait, I'm not done with you yet!"

"Well, there's nothing I can do about that. Terrorist attacks have cost too many lives, and the Metropolitan Police Department is under immense pressure. We have no choice but to resort to special measures."

"hateful!"

Himiko Natsume understood that, just as Miwako Sato had said, this matter was of great importance. Even if she went to the Metropolitan Police Department to complain about Miwako Sato, it would only be suppressed and would be of no use.

Shiraishi Hara took the opportunity to try and slip away.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Natsume, I will explain to Officer Sato Miwako that you are not the murderer. I'll take my leave now."

Hearing Shiraishihara's words, Natsume Himiko stomped her foot in anger and said coquettishly, "You stupid detective, get out of here right now! I really misjudged you!"

"Let's go, Shiraishihara!"

Miwako Sato grabbed Shiraishihara's hand and left the apartment.

"Detective Shiraishi, you look so flustered, Natsume-san, did I really do something to you?"

Shiraishi replied with a wry smile, "Officer Sato Miwako, thank goodness you arrived in time, otherwise I would have been trapped and unable to get out."

Sato Miwako raised an eyebrow slightly, her face instantly flushing red: "Ha... Natsume Himiko really intends to... that's progressing way too fast!"

"Haha... I guess my reputation as a famous detective has spread throughout Tokyo by now."