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

Shiraishihara watched all this quietly from the sidelines, witnessing Sato Miwako's heroic and valiant beating of the criminals; the scene was truly a feast for the eyes.

In the end, Akira Akagi was beaten to his knees and begged for mercy, tears streaming down his face, muttering words like he wanted to repent and change his ways.

Just as Sato Miwako hesitated slightly, Shiraishi Hara, holding the Totsuka Sword, steadily stepped forward and delivered a finishing blow to the already demonized Akagi Akira, seizing his malevolent heart in the process.

"It's over, Officer Sato, let's go."

"Is it really over?"

"Hmm." Shiraishi Hara raised his hand and pointed to the apples in the apple orchard. "Look at them."

The once bright red apples had all withered, and the entire estate began to slowly collapse.

The two quickly left Akira Akagi's mental sanctuary and returned to the real world.

Sato Miwako realized she was standing outside the car, and everything that had just happened seemed like a fleeting dream.

"Everything that just happened is real."

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Shiraishi said to Sato Miwako.

"Ah?" Sato Miwako was stunned.

"Akagi Akira is the murderer. We have removed his evil intentions, and he will turn himself in to the Metropolitan Police Department tomorrow."

"The Phantom Thieves of Hearts, do they really exist?"

"Yes."

"Alright. I never expected such a major case to be closed just like that..."

Miwako Sato was genuinely surprised that such a thorny case would end in such a peculiar way.

"Detective Shiraishi, now that the matter is resolved, I'll drive you home."

"it is good."

Miwako Sato drove Shiraishihara back to his residence, then said goodbye and left.

Shiraishi returned home and synthesized the various Personas he had acquired during this time.

The characters involved in the synthesis are: Otrus, Water Ghost, and Hell Angel.

Synthesize a new Persona – the High Priest.

The Grand Monk: He once fasted and meditated to save the world, and ultimately resolutely gave up his own life.

Because of his great act, a miracle occurred, and his body remained incorrupt for a long time. Legend has it that on the destined day of redemption, he will reappear before everyone.

Specific Abilities: Four Dhyanas and Eight Samadhis. Has reached the highest state of samadhi—the state of neither perception nor non-perception—and can perform various miraculous supernatural powers.

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It's hard to imagine the enormous wealth required to build such a luxurious estate in Tokyo, where land prices are sky-high and every inch of land is incredibly valuable.

This estate seems to be a unique existence hidden in the concrete jungle of Tokyo.

After school that day, Sonoko brought Shiraishihara to her home, saying that her mother wanted to meet him.

This wasn't Shiraishihara's first time visiting the Suzuki family home, but every time he saw this incredibly luxurious mansion, he couldn't help but gasp in amazement. The gap between nobles and commoners was like a vast, boundless galaxy, an insurmountable chasm.

Upon arriving at the Suzuki family manor, Shiraishihara discovered that he was not the only guest; there were also many unfamiliar faces.

"Yuanzi, you have so many guests at your house."

"Because my mom threw a ball, rich women like to do these things when they're bored."

Sonoko led Shiraishihara to a room in the house, handed him a suit, and said, "Change into this, and come with me later."

"Do I really have to wear a suit?"

"That's it."

Sonoko shrugged and turned to leave.

After Shiraishihara changed into a suit, Sonoko came over again. This time, she had changed into a red evening gown, making her look noble and elegant, and she really had the air of a rich young lady.

"Sonoko, you look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit."

Shiraishi was somewhat stunned; as long as a girl is naturally beautiful, she can exude charm with just a little dressing up.

"Shiraishi-kun, you're handsome too."

Sonoko took Shiraishihara's hand and said, "If my mom saw us together, she would definitely think we're a perfect match."

"Speaking of which, Sonoko, why does your mother want to see me?"

"Well...I'm not quite sure either..."

First.

117 Aunt Suzuki, you are so beautiful, I am completely captivated by you.

Chapter 117

Next, the two went to the ball held at the Suzuki family's house.

The attendees at the ball were all wealthy and influential people; it was a gathering of Japan's upper class.

The clattering footsteps intertwined with the powerful bass of the dance music that resonated with the soul.

A large number of guests gathered in the center of the dance floor, and the venue was filled with a lively and extraordinary atmosphere. From a distance, it was a grand occasion.

Among the group of people dressed in their finest attire, a blond, handsome man walked up to Shiraishihara at a long table set up with catering and drinks in a corner of the dance floor.

"You're Shiraishihara, the high school detective from Tokyo?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Nice to meet you." The blond handsome man flashed what he thought was an extremely charming smile. "I'm a high school detective from England."

Before the blond hunk could even introduce himself, Shiraishihara had already guessed who he was.

"So it was you, Hakuba Saguru."

"Huh? You actually know me? It seems I'm quite famous, even you in Tokyo have heard of me."

Hakuba Saguru couldn't help but feel a little smug.

"Shiraishihara, I never expected to run into you in a place like this."

Hakuba Saguru felt as if he had met an old friend in a foreign land. Then, his gaze fell on Sonoko, who was holding hands with Shiraishihara, and he suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. You and Sonoko have that kind of relationship."

"What kind of relationship? What do you mean?" Shiraishi asked, narrowing his eyes.

Hakuba Saguru said, "You know perfectly well what I mean. Of course we're boyfriend and girlfriend. Stop pretending you don't know. I saw right through you."

“No…” Shiraishihara tried to explain.

However, Sonoko Suzuki directly admitted, "Hakuba Saguru, you've seen it yourself, I already have a boyfriend. You'd better tell your dad clearly, don't let your dad and my dad play matchmaker."

"What?" Shiraishihara looked completely bewildered.

Hakuba Saguru patted Shiraishihara on the shoulder and said, "Actually, Suzuki-san and I are the main characters at this ball. But don't worry, I already have someone I like."

"I understand now." Shiraishi Hara shook his head. Marriages in high society are always intertwined with all sorts of interests and entanglements.

Sonoko continued to say to Hakuba Saguru, "Hakuba Saguru, are you even listening to me? Please, explain this to your dad! This is just a farce."

Hakuba Saguru looked helpless: "In the eyes of adults, children are nothing more than tools to achieve their goals. I made that clear to my dad a long time ago, but he doesn't care about my thoughts at all."

Sonoko deeply agreed, and then said to Shiraishi Hara with a serious expression, "Shiraishi-kun, listen carefully, I will absolutely not accept the person my family arranges for me, no matter who it is, I will not agree!"

Shiraishi feigned ignorance and said, "Sonoko, there's no need to emphasize these things to me."

Sonoko blushed and said, "Shiraishi-kun, don't you understand? In my heart, there's only you—"

Just as Sonoko was eagerly awaiting Shiraishihara's response, her mother, Mrs. Suzuki, came over.

"Sonoko, this must be your good friend Shiraishihara, whom you often mention."

“Yes, Mom,” Sonoko replied, turning around.

"You are indeed a man of imposing stature and handsome appearance. No wonder Sonoko likes you."

A clear and gentle voice came from the direction of the voice, and Shiraishihara looked in the direction of the voice and saw a beautiful woman with short hair.

She wore a purple dress, black high heels, and priceless jewelry, exuding elegance and beauty; she was a true lady of high society.

Her features resembled those of Sonoko and Ayako, but she was even more beautiful than them. The power of money had left almost no trace of time on her face and body.

It's hard to imagine that this mother, who already has two daughters of this age (the eldest has graduated from university, and the second is in high school), is still so beautiful and charming; she is truly stunning.

While Shiraishihara was sizing up Mrs. Suzuki, Mrs. Suzuki was also scrutinizing Shiraishihara.

At first glance, Mrs. Suzuki was deeply attracted to Shiraishihara.

Just like her two daughters, she felt a sense of goodwill upon seeing Shiraishihara for the first time.

The boy's clear eyes, so pure and without a trace of impurity, suddenly stirred a surge of desire in Mrs. Suzuki, a feeling she had never experienced before.

After all, her marriage to Shiro Suzuki was an arranged marriage from the old era, and she had never experienced the taste of love.

But the appearance of the boy in front of her made her want to fall in love.

She is 43 years old this year, but has never experienced the beauty of love.

I thought I would never feel the urge to love again in my life, but unexpectedly I fell in love with a young man at first sight.

Sonoko gently patted Shiraishihara's hand, frowned slightly, and said, "Haru, don't keep staring at my mom, it's not very polite."

"Oh? Sorry."

Shiraishihara snapped out of his daze and quickly greeted Suzuki Tomoko, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Sonoko's classmate, Shiraishihara."

"Hehe... Shiraishi-kun, were you staring at Auntie for a while because you were intimidated by her aura?"

Tomoko Suzuki covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"No, Auntie is just too beautiful, she immediately attracted me."

Shiraishi said with a hint of shyness.

"Oh? Is that so? Shiraishi-kun, you really know how to talk."

Suzuki Tomoko responded with some surprise. She hadn't expected Shiraishihara to be so bold, as it was indeed unusual for a junior to say such a thing.

Sonoko squinted and said, "Mom, what Shiraishi-kun said wasn't just polite talk; he probably meant it from the bottom of his heart."

Sonoko recalled that Shiraishihara had acted the same way when facing Aunt Yukiko.

"Oh dear, Sonoko, your words make me a little embarrassed."

Tomoko gently touched her slightly flushed cheeks. As the saying goes, like mother, like daughter; the mother was equally attracted to the man her daughter had her eye on.

"Hehe—" Suzuki Sonoko actually hoped that her mother would like Shiraishi Hara, so that her mother would not object to her being with Shiraishi Hara.

Because Sonoko's father, Shiro Suzuki, married into the Suzuki family, Sonoko's mother, Tomoko Suzuki, had a very important opinion.

Tomoko Suzuki said, "Sonoko, don't just stand there like an idiot. Your dad wants you to come over. I'll take care of Shiraishihara."

Sonoko reluctantly said "Oh," then greeted Shiraishihara and walked towards the stage.

Tomoko Suzuki then said to Saguru Hakuba, "Hakuba, your father is here today too. You should go with Sonoko."

"Yes, Auntie." With that, Hakuba Saguru quickly followed Sonoko.

Shiraishihara now fully understood the Suzuki family's intention in suddenly inviting him over as a guest. It was clearly a warning to him that the Suzuki family's daughter was not someone an ordinary person like him could covet.

Only a top-tier son of a high-ranking official like Hakuba Saguru is worthy of becoming the son-in-law of the Suzuki family.

Tomoko Suzuki exuded an air of impeccable manners, like a graceful noblewoman. She bowed slightly, offering an elegant greeting, and spoke gently:

"Ohara-kun, my troublesome daughter Sonoko, thank you so much for taking care of her these past few days."

"Ohara?"

"What, you're not happy with how I address you, Auntie?"

"No, no, Auntie, please do as you please. I have no objection."

"Xiaoyuan, Auntie has a few things on her mind that I'd like to talk to you about privately. Is that alright?"

"It's convenient, but what would you like to talk to me about, Auntie?"