Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

The reward for the post-battle settlement in Chapter 300 is helping Mrs. Kudo change her clothes.

Sachiko Yamazaki walked to the center of the stage with a microphone, smiled at the audience and industry professionals, and said, "You may not know, but besides my latest clothing design, there's a little surprise for you today~"

She's not very old, so it doesn't feel out of place when she suddenly acts cute.

The guests present cheered enthusiastically.

Sachiko Yamazaki turned to the side, looking towards the model aisle: "That's the special guest for tonight's fashion show, a once wildly popular female idol from sixteen years ago, the record holder for the highest viewership rating on Nikko TV, and someone who still ranks among the top ten in fan base even after retiring from the entertainment industry for many years..."

Wen Shui was surprised that Sachiko Yamazaki actually recited the entire string of rapid-fire phrases that Yukiko Kudo often used.

That woman probably threatened the other person with violence, right? Will Inspector Megure come to arrest her later?

Upon seeing this, Ran and Toyama Kazuha instantly switched to beady eyes.

Even Kogoro Mouri lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly, it seems everyone had some reservations about Yukiko Kudo's self-introduction.

As soon as Sachiko Yamazaki finished speaking, the stage lights suddenly dimmed, and two dazzling cylindrical beams of light shone from above onto the connection between the stage and the backstage area.

Dressed in a sexy outfit, Yukiko Kudo appeared before the crowd under the lights, taking light steps like a professional model as she slowly walked to the front of the runway.

A deafening roar erupted from the crowd.

"It's Miss Kudo! I can't believe I've met Miss Kudo here!"

"She looks exactly the same as when she was young, she hasn't changed at all, it's amazing."

"Damn it, I can't stop crying. I suddenly remembered the days when I was in school, I would starve myself to save money to buy Yukiko's records."

A chorus of voices rose and fell around them as people took out their phones and other devices to take pictures. Even the security personnel standing at the entrance couldn't resist taking a couple of photos and posting them on social media.

Wen Shui carefully observed the reactions of the guests around him. To his surprise, these people seemed genuinely honored to be able to see Yukiko Kudo.

So what that guy said was true.

It turns out she really is a very popular retired female idol; she wasn't just bragging.

At this moment, Wen Shui noticed that Mrs. Kudo on the stage suddenly cast a dissatisfied look at him. "You little brat, so you've been secretly questioning my popularity all along, haven't you?"

That's roughly the meaning when translated.

Wen Shui scratched her head sheepishly, pretending not to see the other person's gaze.

The lights on stage were constantly flashing, and the models on the runway would randomly look towards the audience, so no one else noticed this small detail.

Only Xiaolan frowned slightly.

Like the previous models, Yukiko Kudo walked around for a while before returning to Sachiko Yamazaki's side, greeting the fans present, and also briefly introducing the news about the upcoming movie.

To outsiders, it might seem that she attended the fashion show specifically to promote her upcoming film.

However, Wen Shui kept recalling what Yukiko had said before leaving: "I only participated in the fashion show because of you."

How much of this statement is true, and how much is false?

Warm Water is a bit unpredictable. Although Mrs. Kudo can be a bit silly at times, she has been working in the entertainment industry for many years since she was a child, and most of the time she is quite shrewd and mature.

She's quite different from Xiaolan, who's clumsy 24/7.

He put on a little act of sleeping in during the morning, and Xiaolan softened. Even though his acting wasn't good enough and he gave himself away, Xiaolan didn't complain much when she saw the sticky stockings.

If it were Mrs. Kudo, she probably would have stuffed the sock into his mouth.

As Wen Shui was thinking, Xiao Lan suddenly exclaimed with envy, "Miss Kudo is amazing! Even after retiring for so many years, she still attracts so many fans. Men must all like her type of girl."

Wen Shui frowned slightly, vaguely sensing a murderous aura.

Something's not right. This is definitely not just a simple sentiment. If we go along with Xiaolan's words, we'll fall for it.

Wen Shui said with a serious expression, "It's different. Everyone has their own characteristics. I think Lan-chan is very charming."

Although it may sound like flattery, in this situation, what girls usually want to hear is not the truth, but rather sweet words that have been packaged.

This is also an experience that Wen Shui has summarized after countless chaotic battles.

Kazuha Toyama clasped her hands together in front of her: "Warm-water-kun, you're so good at talking. I wish Heiji had half of your emotional intelligence."

Wen Shui: "Oh, not at all, I was just saying what was on my mind."

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiaolan's face. Just a moment ago, Xiaolan was indeed a little angry after seeing Wenshui and Yukiko make eye contact, but for some reason, Wenshui always managed to make her unhappiness dissipate quickly.

This must be what they call a match made in heaven, Xiaolan thought to herself.

After watching his old classmate Yukiko Kudo's fashion show, Kogoro Mouri got up and went to the restroom.

No sooner had Uncle Mori left than a fat man wearing sunglasses walked over, pulled out a business card, and seemed to want to chat with Xiaolan and the others.

Previously, Xiaolan and Toyama Kazuha had encountered several groups of agents from these modeling agencies. Wenshui guessed that these people might be there to scout models at the fashion show, and after seeing Xiaolan and Toyama Kazuha, they had the idea of ​​recruiting amateurs.

Before the other person could speak, Xiaolan waved her hand and refused: "I'm sorry, sir, neither my friend nor I have any plans to become models at the moment."

The man in sunglasses held his hand in mid-air, looking somewhat embarrassed: "Um... actually, I wanted to get to know this handsome young man."

Wen Shui felt the other person's gaze sweep over him, and a chill ran down his spine.

Ran and Kazuha Toyama also looked at the warm water with incredulous expressions.

Wen Shui shrugged: "Sorry, I don't have any plans to be a model. You should take your business card back."

"Don't rush to refuse. I think it would be a waste for you not to develop in the modeling industry with such good conditions..." The other person seemed to want to persuade Wen Shui, but Wen Shui didn't give him a chance to speak and focused on watching the show.

The man in sunglasses could only walk away with a regretful expression.

As he was leaving, he muttered something to himself, saying that childhood sweethearts are the most unreliable, and that when you get older you'll find that money is the most reliable thing.

Sorry, you misunderstood. I'm the one who stole someone else's childhood sweetheart.

As they were talking, Uncle Mori returned from the restroom. Judging from the disappointed look on his face, he probably had a failed attempt to pick up a female model.

Just then, Wen Shui's phone vibrated in his pants pocket. He took it out and saw that it was a message from Yukiko Kudo, telling him to go backstage alone to find her.

Wen Shui glanced at Xiao Lan with a slightly guilty look. If nothing unexpected happened, this sudden invitation was bound to cause some problems.

However, Ran is having a lively discussion with Toyama and Ye about fashion trends, so she probably won't notice him, right?

"I'm going to the restroom too." Wen Shui got up and walked out.

Kogoro Mouri crossed his arms and muttered to himself, "Why did he have to choose a different time from me? Is this kid really that shy?"

After leaving the exhibition hall, Wen Shui found the corridor much quieter. Occasionally, staff members carrying piles of clothes could be seen jogging backstage, and there were also quite a few people who looked like reporters making phone calls.

Wen Shui went to the restroom first to empty her bladder to avoid delaying things, and then followed her memory toward the backstage area.

Yukiko Kudo changed her clothes in rows of individual dressing rooms, unlike the other models walking the runway today. This is because those models had tape covering their private parts so they could quickly change into new clothes before going on stage.

Yukiko Kudo wasn't prepared for this, and since she was only making a cameo appearance, there was no need for her to change clothes in front of everyone like a professional model would to earn money.

From afar, Wen Shui saw Yukiko Kudo walking towards them, trailing her long dress.

"What, you can't wait that long?" Wen Shui teased.

Yukiko Kudo glared at him: "What are you thinking about? I need to go to the restroom."

As she spoke, she brushed past Wen Shui without turning her head, and Wen Shui had no choice but to walk back with her.

Then, quite unfortunately, he saw the sunglasses-wearing man who had handed him his business card at the restroom entrance. When the man saw him walking over with the big star Yukiko Kudo, he immediately gave Wenshui a "tsk, so he's already being kept" look.

The lukewarm water was left speechless.

However, this person was still very professional. He didn't film the scene to threaten Wen Shui, nor did he secretly tell Xiao Lan and Yuan Shan Kazuha out of jealousy. He just gave Wen Shui a deep look of contempt.

After Yukiko Kudo came out, Nuwa told her about it.

Yukiko Kudo burst into laughter, clutching her stomach: "Haha, I didn't expect you to be so popular! How about a cameo role in my movie?"

"Not interested," Wen Shui said.

Yukiko blinked, her long eyelashes reflecting a captivating luster under the light: "Didn't you say your allowance wasn't enough? If you play another role, you can earn more money."

Wen Shui: "Why do I feel like your tone is a bit like that of a madam in a host club that's trying to recruit people into prostitution?"

"You little devil, I'm doing this for your own good." Yukiko pouted.

She seemed to have applied lip gloss specifically for the stage performance; her pale purple lips shimmered with sparkling light. "I wonder if this stuff is poisonous," Wen Shui thought to herself. "I'll have to be careful when I eat it later."

"Hey, I'm talking to you," Yukiko said, annoyed.

Wen Shui: "I'm listening, but I'm not very good at acting. What if I mess it up?"

Yukiko skipped lightly through the empty hallway, her slender high heels seemingly unaffected by her balance: "I'll teach you, have you forgotten how popular I am..."

“I haven’t forgotten.” Warm water interrupted Yukiko Kudo’s chanting and spellcasting.

Yukiko Kudo paused for a moment, then a look of displeasure appeared on her face.

This made Wen Shui a little suspicious. Did she have a compulsion to "read out that long introduction as soon as she opened her mouth"?

Seeing that she was silent, Wen Shui took the initiative to speak up: "I just feel that it's not interesting to act alone. Maybe I can consider it if someone is with me."

"You want Ran to act with you?" Yukiko asked.

Wen Shui immediately pictured Xiao Lan blushing in front of the camera.

No, Ran-chan is so cute that only she can appreciate it; she wouldn't show it to anyone else.

Wen Shui shook her head: "No, I mean if you act with me, and we have scenes together, I might feel more confident."

Yukiko Kudo suddenly smiled knowingly: "Oh? You want to act with me? But most people can't match my acting skills. People with bad acting skills will embarrass themselves during filming."

Wen Shui had heard similar arguments before: if someone is a great actor but doesn't want to take care of their partner, then the person they're paired with will seem terrible.

Wen Shui shrugged: "I think you often seem really nervous around me."

Yukiko Kudo stopped and frowned as she thought about it. Then she realized that it did seem to be as Wen Shui had said, but it was all because that brat had been so rude to her.

No, no, if we bring him to the filming location, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause.

Yukiko Kudo said with a straight face and a serious tone, "I was just joking. Being an actor is really difficult, and there aren't any scripts that are suitable for us to act opposite each other."

“I can write it.” Wen Shui’s eyes lit up. “I can write any plot you want. How about ‘The Unsatisfied Wife Next Door Having an Affair with Her Neighbor, a Student Preparing for Exams’?”

Hmm? You don't like it? How about "The Adorable Wife Who Awakened the Star Fury Talent After Being Caught Stealing from a Supermarket by Me While Working Part-Time at a Convenience Store"... Ah, don't hit me!

Yukiko Kudo took off her high heels and used them as weapons to deliver a series of punches to the warm water.

Upon seeing this, Wen Shui quickly ran forward.