I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has assigned me a succubus.

“It’s alright. Since it’s the readers’ wish, I can’t refuse.” Uesugi Tetsu put the book on the table and took out a small cardboard box from under the table. “By the way, here are a few jars of cookies. They were specially reserved for the editors. Thank you for your hard work today.”

The editors were taken aback for a moment, then quickly waved their hands: "No, no, no, Mr. Yagami Light, you're too kind!"

They had actually been eyeing the cookies for a while.

When I tasted it this morning, the buttery aroma was absolutely amazing, but I was too embarrassed to ask for more because it was "prepared for the readers".

Unexpectedly, Uesugi Tetsu noticed it and even made a copy.

Moreover, this mysterious mystery novelist is actually so gentle and refined in person, with a warm smile that even his eyes convey. No wonder he attracts so many female readers.

"Of course, without your help, the autograph session wouldn't have been possible." Uesugi Tetsu smiled, sat back down in his chair, and looked at Suzuki Sonoko. "Shall we begin? What kind of autograph would you like? A message of blessing, or just your pen name?"

"Anything...anything is fine! I like anything you sign!" Sonoko Suzuki's voice trembled with excitement as she cautiously asked, "Um...after you sign, can we take a picture together?"

Uesugi Tetsuya paused for a moment, his hand holding the pen pausing. He had signed nearly two hundred books since morning, and his wrist was indeed a little sore. He suddenly felt a little envious of the US president, who could use a signing machine.

But he nodded nonetheless, his smile gentle: "Of course, no problem."

Looking at his gentle smile, Sonoko Suzuki felt her heart melt. She stood there motionless, even holding her breath, afraid of disturbing his autograph.

As Uesugi Tetsuya was writing, he glanced at a copy of "Elementary and Sherlock" still wrapped in plastic. Without saying much, he gently lifted the corner of the plastic wrap and slowly tore it open.

Conan chuckled inwardly at the sight.

Hehe... You've been exposed, haven't you?

When Sonoko Suzuki saw this, the tips of her ears instantly turned hot.

I was in such a rush that I forgot to remove the plastic wrap from one of the books!

Fortunately, Uesugi Tetsu didn't expose her, otherwise it would have been too embarrassing.

Soon, Toru Uesugi finished signing all the books and also signed the book that Ran Mouri had brought.

The book's title page reads: "To Ran, may you always have the courage to be warm-hearted — Tetsu Uesugi."

Of course, he also wrote a message on the title page for Sonoko Suzuki: "To Sonoko, may you always live a sunny life - Light Yagami".

After signing autographs for Ran Mouri, Toru Uesugi stood up and posed for photos with them.

The three of them posed for a photo in front of the backdrop in the autograph area. Sonoko Suzuki was so nervous that she didn't know where to put her hands. In the end, she quietly took Ran Mouri's arm, but her eyes were fixed on Toru Uesugi in the camera lens.

Ran Mouri stood to the side, a faint smile on her lips.

Conan was squeezed to the very edge, not even in the frame, and he looked reluctantly tugging at the corners of his mouth.

After taking the photos, Toru Uesugi took two jars of packaged cookies out of the cardboard box: "These were baked by me. Thank you for your support."

"Thank you, Uesugi-nii." Ran Mouri smiled as she accepted the gift.

"Thank you, Uesugi... uh... Yagami Light-sensei!" Suzuki Sonoko quickly accepted the gift, still debating whether to call him "Uesugi Toru" or "Yagami Light."

Seeing her conflicted expression, Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but laugh. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Ms. Suzuki, you can call me Uesugi Tetsu in private. This is my real name."

Sonoko Suzuki's smile almost faltered as she hurriedly nodded, "Okay...okay! Uesugi-nii!"

She felt her heart was floating, and she even stammered a little when she spoke.

"Are you going shopping next?" Uesugi Tetsu asked Ran Mouri with a hint of concern in his eyes.

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Ran Mouri asked.

"It's nothing. I'm relieved to see you're in such good spirits." Uesugi Tetsu glanced down at Ran Mouri's shoes and added with a smile, "Have fun with your friends."

Ran Mouri looked at the black loafers on her feet and cheered, "Thank you."

Uesugi Tetsu turned to look at Suzuki Sonoko: "If you think the cookies are delicious, feel free to ask me for them anytime. The same goes for Ms. Suzuki."

"Okay, Uesugi-nii, you can just call me Sonoko, it's fine." Sonoko Suzuki quickly agreed, already planning when to have another chance encounter.

As the three left the autograph area, Sonoko Suzuki kept turning back, her eyes glued to Toru Uesugi, and she almost bumped into the door frame.

Ran Mouri helplessly tugged at her arm, afraid that she would actually run back and disturb Tetsu Uesugi's autograph session.

Conan followed at the back, his hands in his pockets, a sour look on his face.

Uesugi Tetsu watched their retreating figures, smiled helplessly, and lowered his head to continue processing the remaining signatures.

Today's book signing was much more interesting than I expected.

040 - Unexpected Book Fans and the Results of the Deduction

As the book signing event drew to a close, the once bustling crowd thinned out and circled the bookshelves, a far cry from the lively scene of the daytime.

Uesugi Tetsu put down his pen and gently rubbed his sore wrist.

From the beginning of the morning, except for an hour's break in the middle, he hardly stopped writing, and even his smile remained somewhat stiff.

"Mr. Yagami Light, there aren't many people left today. Can you still hold on?" The editor in charge of coordination brought over a bottle of mineral water, his eyes full of worry.

Only a dozen or so fans remained in line, but Uesugi Tetsu had been working non-stop for most of the day; anyone would be exhausted by now.

"How about we rest for ten minutes before signing?"

Uesugi Tetsu unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip of warm water, shook his head and smiled: "It's okay, let's solve it all at once, so that everyone doesn't have to wait too long. We've already made them wait until the very end, it would be too impolite to make them wait any longer."

He paused, glancing up at the busy editorial team surrounding him. Some were organizing signed books, others were tidying up scattered notes...

After thinking for a moment, Uesugi Tetsu suggested, "I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight as a way of thanking you all for your help today and to make up for my lack of communication with you."

"You're too kind! We should be the ones treating you!" The editors quickly waved their hands, raising their voices slightly, as if they were flattered.

I had only communicated with him via email before, and I always thought that this writer who could write such cold and detached mysteries must be aloof and unapproachable.

Unexpectedly, the person in question was not only approachable but also noticed their fatigue. This thoughtfulness warmed their hearts more than any praise.

Just then, a clear, gentle voice, as if refreshed by morning dew, rang out, with a hint of tentative inquiry: "Hello, Mr. Yagami Light, could you please sign your name for me?"

Uesugi Tetsu raised his head, his gaze meeting a pair of calm red eyes, which made him pause slightly—Akiba Reiko.

His hand holding the pen paused, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Miss Qiuting? I didn't expect to see you here."

“It’s you…” Akiba Reiko was also stunned. She looked at Uesugi Tetsu’s face, then looked down at the pen name “Yagami Light” on the book cover before slowly realizing what was happening.

A few days ago, I bumped into my neighbor in the apartment elevator, and it turned out to be my favorite mystery author: "Mr. Uesugi, so you are 'Light Yagami'."

Today, Akiba Reiko is wearing a light-colored fitted suit skirt, with a short blazer top that subtly covers her firm, full breasts.

Perhaps because she was in a hurry, she seemed to have forgotten to button the bottom button, and the hem of her clothes swayed slightly as she walked.

You can glimpse the delicate pink lace inside, like cherry blossom petals hidden in the snow, subtly drawing your gaze.

The suit jacket was cinched at the waist, as if it had been meticulously measured, making her waist appear slender. The skirt hem fell just above her knees, revealing her legs encased in sheer flesh-colored stockings.

Beneath the delicate stockings, the plump thighs were gently encased, the calves tapering downwards along the stockings, and even the slight swaying of the thighs as they moved appeared soft and supple.

Unlike the languid, seductive demeanor she exuded after exercising when they met in the elevator, Akiba Reiko now radiated a professional, cool, and sexy aura.

Judging from the other person's appearance, it seems that they rushed over as soon as the theater rehearsal ended.

Uesugi Tetsu could see a few glistening water droplets on the other person's hair and fair neck.

“Yes, this is my pen name.” Uesugi Tetsuya took the book and pointed to the title page. “May I sign here?”

This is his book, *Elementary Deduction and Sherlock*, with frayed edges and a few sticky notes tucked into the blank spaces.

The book was covered with detailed annotations, clearly indicating that it had been read many times, making it far more sincere than Sonoko Suzuki's pile of unopened books.

It's clear that Akiba Reiko was genuinely reading the text carefully, rather than just going through the motions.

"Ah... okay, thank you for your help." Akiba Reiko's voice was softer, her eyes still showing a hint of surprise.

The pen scratched across the paper with a soft rustling sound, and soon a line of words appeared: "May you bask in the sunlight every day—Light Yagami".

When Uesugi Tetsu handed the book back, he also included a few clean tissues. Remembering that he had already given away all the cookies, he gave an apologetic smile.

"I'm sorry, the cookies I prepared were all delivered this morning. But I baked some more at my apartment, so please accept them next time we meet, don't refuse."

"Ah... okay, thank you... Light Yagami... Mr. Uesugi." Reiko Akiba took the book with both hands, unsure of how to address him.

Calling him "Light Yagami-sensei" is too formal, since they're actually neighbors, though they haven't really talked much...

Calling him "Mr. Uesugi" doesn't quite fit the author's identity.

“It’s alright, just call me Uesugi Tetsu, that’s my real name.” Uesugi Tetsu smiled.

Reiko Akiba nodded, not disturbing his work any further. She walked to the corner rest area, looked at the words on it, and gently stroked the handwriting.

"May you bask in the sunlight every day—Light Yagami."

[Affection from Akiba Reiko +5, Current Affection: 15]

【Autumn Court Lianzi】

Current favorability rating: 15

Current Affection Level: None

Reiko Akiba glanced at the few clean tissues tucked inside the title page and realized that the other person had noticed her current appearance.

She looked up at the autograph table and met the gaze of Uesugi Tetsuya. He nodded slightly, and she returned the smile.

Unlike the polite exchanges in the elevator last time, this time the smile was more sincere, no longer the fake politeness of before.

Half an hour later, the last fan left with the signed book. Uesugi Tetsu finally breathed a sigh of relief, stretched, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "Phew~ It's finally over."

"Thank you for your hard work, Light Yagami-sensei."

Uesugi Toru took the bottle of mineral water handed to him by the editor, tilted his head back and drank more than half of it. The cool liquid slid down his throat, relieving the dryness.

I secretly decided that book signings should only be held occasionally as a hobby, as they are too time-consuming and energy-draining.

Furthermore, today's main objective has been achieved—to prove whether the previous inferences were correct.

The followers on the panel were indeed brought in through the pseudonym "Light Yagami".

While the harvest for believers today may not be abundant, it has proven to be a potential route for converting believers.

Current believers: 2101

Compared to the previous [1656] believers, there are 445 more people. The conversion rate and efficiency seem not high enough, probably because there are not enough people attending the book signing event.

However, Uesugi Tetsuya achieved his goal: he held this autograph session to verify whether the method of "holding autograph sessions" was feasible.

And whether using the pseudonym "Light Yagami" to appear in public will gain corresponding followers.

That's just his personality; even if he had a vague idea beforehand, he still wanted to use practice to prove whether his idea was correct.

We must always remember that practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.

Just as the editors began packing up, they heard the rapid sound of high heels, accompanied by a slightly flustered voice: "Excuse me...excuse me...can I still get an autograph? I'm so sorry I'm late!"

Everyone looked up and saw a woman standing by a bookshelf not far away.

The black baseball cap was pulled low, covering most of his face, and he wore a black mask and sunglasses, almost completely obscuring his features.

The editors looked at each other, wondering to themselves: Isn't this outfit a bit too exaggerated?

041 - An Invitation from a TV Station and New Experimental Ideas

"no problem."

Uesugi Tetsu put down the mineral water, looked up and smiled, his tone showing no impatience whatsoever.

The woman strode forward, but when she saw Uesugi Tetsu's face, she suddenly froze, her sunglasses slipping down a few notches to reveal a surprised look: "Eh... Senpai? It's you?!"

She hesitated for a moment, then gently pulled off her mask and sunglasses, revealing a beautiful face—it was none other than the popular idol Yoko Okino.

"Do you remember me? We went to the same middle school..."

“Miss Okino, right?” Uesugi Tetsu gave a slightly puzzled smile, then thought for a moment. “It’s been a long time. It’s so nice to see you looking so energetic.”

"Yes, it's me!" Yoko Okino nodded quickly, so excited she was almost incoherent. "Senior...you...you're actually 'Light Yagami'?! The anime I was following, 'The Originator of Astrology and the Puppet Master,' was written by you!"

"I recently started writing mystery novels, and today is my first book signing event," Uesugi Tetsu explained with a smile, taking the book she handed him.

"No... I'm not surprised by that, I just didn't expect... that the mystery novels I've always loved were actually written by you, senior." Yoko Okino took a deep breath to calm her excited emotions.

In her heart, Uesugi Tetsu has always been a “very impressive” person, so it’s not surprising that he can write mystery novels.

But seeing a senior I haven't seen in a long time appear in front of me today is still quite a surprise.

Uesugi Tetsu lowered his head and began signing autographs, his pen moving constantly while he spoke: "I've been listening to all your songs, especially 'Confessions Under the Moonlight,' which is really good and has a catchy melody."