Sitting in the helicopter, Ran held the little boy in her arms, feeling a bit shy for reasons she couldn't quite explain.
That morning, when she woke up, she had discovered something surprising—Akashi had fallen asleep under her pajamas!
The sight of a sleeping Akashi was both pure, like an angel, and mischievous, like a child.
Waking up early, Ran couldn't help but feel a deep sense of satisfaction at seeing how attached Akashi was to her.
When Ran stirred, Sonoko and Akashi were still sound asleep. However, there was an unexpected problem: the bed sheets were soaking wet.
Whether it was someone's doing or rain that drifted in through an open window, she couldn't say. Either way, she had no choice but to deal with it.
Carefully, Ran picked up the little boy and placed him into Sonoko's arms. Then, she stripped the quilt off the bed, rolled it up, and carried it outside to the washing machine.
Not long after, Sonoko and Akashi also woke up.
This series of events explained the scene Conan had witnessed that morning.
The helicopter was incredibly fast, and before long, they had all returned to Tokyo.
After stepping off the tarmac, Sonoko turned to Akashi with a smile.
"Akashi, would you like to come over to my house? I'd love to host you properly since I haven't had the chance to thank you!"
But before Akashi could respond, Ran politely declined.
"Maybe next time, Sonoko. My mom has been blowing up my phone. She's probably frantic by now. I promised to let her know I was safe when we got to the villa, but the signal went out, and I couldn't contact her. Now I've got dozens of missed messages. We really need to head home first!"
Hearing this, Sonoko looked visibly disappointed.
"Alright, another time, then! Akashi, when we have the chance, big sis will come visit you instead. Take care!"
With that, Sonoko and Ayako climbed into the luxury car waiting nearby.
Meanwhile, Ran took Akashi and Conan into another car under the butler's guidance. The vehicle sped off toward Beika Town.
On the way, they passed by the Mouri Detective Agency, where Conan was dropped off.
"Conan, go upstairs and stay with Dad. I'm taking Akashi back to my mom's place."
Conan frowned slightly, unhappy at being left behind. However, the thought of meeting Eri quickly quelled his irritation.
After all, as a child, he'd been scolded by her so often that he couldn't help but feel a mix of respect and fear toward the formidable lawyer.
Fine, he thought. I won't go.
With that, he climbed up to the second floor of the agency on his short legs.
Meanwhile, the luxury car carrying Ran and Akashi disappeared into the distance.
Upstairs, Kogoro was lounging in his usual messy manner—feet propped on the table, cigarette in one hand, newspaper in the other, and a glass of whiskey within reach.
When Conan walked in, Kogoro glanced up and grunted.
"Hey, why are you alone? Where's Ran?"
"She's taking the kid back to Auntie Eri's," Conan replied.
Kogoro shook his head and muttered, "She's always running off there."
He turned his gaze to Conan, frowning.
"Hey, Conan. You've been staying here for days now, but how come I haven't seen your family come to check on you? Are they still busy with that operation or whatever?"
Kogoro couldn't hide his irritation. When Eri had suggested adopting Akashi, in anger, he also adopted Conan.
But now, after a few days, he was starting to regret it.
The kid needed to be bathed, put to bed, and sometimes even fed. Kogoro was left to handle it all, as Ran didn't lift a finger to help.
It was more exhausting than raising a baby!
Kogoro's patience wearing thin, began seriously considering kicking this kid out.
Meanwhile, Conan was drenched in a cold sweat.
The excuse he'd given—about having family members undergoing surgery—was entirely fabricated. Now that Kogoro was questioning him, he had no idea how to cover it up.
Just as he was struggling to think of a way out, a deep voice called out from outside the door:
"Conan, Daddy's here to pick you up!"
The door opened, and in walked a burly middle-aged man, his face partially obscured by a mask.
"You must be Detective Mori," the man said. "Thank you so much for taking care of my son during this time."
As he spoke, he pulled his mask down slightly, revealing a face entirely unfamiliar to Conan.
Conan froze, panic rising.
This identity—Edogawa Conan—was one he had fabricated himself. He didn't even have a father!
"You're not my dad!" Conan blurted out, his voice sharp.
The man, however, simply chuckled.
"You cheeky little boy. You must still be upset with us for leaving you behind~"
"My name is Toshio Edogawa, and I am this child's real father," he said confidently, handing a business card to Kogoro.
Kogoro glanced at the card and, seeing the name, any doubts he might have had vanished.
Meanwhile, Conan stood dumbfounded, unable to process what was happening.
At the same time, Ran arrived at her mother's law firm with Akashi in tow.
Holding the little boy's hand, Ran navigated the office corridors with ease until they reached her mother's office.
Standing just outside the door was a young woman in a green suit. She was Midori Kuriyama, Eri's assistant.
"Sister Midori, I'm here!" Ran called out cheerfully.
Startled, Midori hurriedly put down her phone, shoving it into a drawer before looking up.
"Sensei's inside, but she's in a meeting with someone," she replied nervously. "Ran, you didn't see anything, right?"
Ran giggled. "Don't worry, Sister Midori. Your secret's safe with me. I won't tell Mom."
Just then, the sound of a woman's laughter drifted out from inside the office, piquing Ran's curiosity.
Still holding Akashi's hand, Ran stepped forward and knocked on the door. Without waiting for a response, she opened it and entered.
Inside, two stunningly beautiful women were seated on the sofa, chatting amicably over coffee and snacks. It was clear they were old friends catching up.
The woman with Eri had striking brown curls, a delicate, palm-sized face, and mesmerizing blue eyes that exudes charm.
Her snow-white skin, graceful figure, and elegant demeanor made her impossible to ignore. She wore a sleek dress that exposed her slender arms, paired with emerald-green sandals that showcased her jade-like feet and fair calves.
Akashi recognized her immediately.
She was none other than Yukiko Kudo, the world-renowned celebrity.
[Note: Vermouth and Yukiko]
And looking at her, she is really worthy of being a super female star who won a Grand Slam as soon as she debuted. She indeed has the aura to charm the world.
Time never loses beauty, even at such an old age, she still looks charming!
However, Eri sitting next to her did not lose at all.
On the contrary, because she has been sleeping with the succubus shota for a while, Eri's body is very good under the nourishment of Yin energy.
Her face is rosy, and she seems to be a few years younger, but she is half a step ahead of Yukiko!