Conan: Becoming the Boss Starting with Winning Over Ran

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037 Kawashima, died

This subconscious urge led Xiaolan to unconsciously return to the vicinity of the clinic.

While she was hesitating whether to try to persuade Asai Makoto again, the beautiful doctor on duty at the clinic had already noticed her arrival.

Makoto Asai stepped forward and asked with concern, "Miss Ran, why are you here alone? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Dr. Asai..."

Xiaolan shook her head, opened her mouth, but didn't know how to start.

Seeing Ran's conflicted expression, Asai Makoto smiled gently.

She roughly knew what Xiaolan was trying to do.

"Miss Xiaolan is so gentle."

Makoto Asai took Ran's hand and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, but I have to do this."

She herself knew perfectly well that what she was about to do was wrong, and that it would even cost her the rest of her life.

But there are some things that we need to do even if we know we shouldn't.

"Let's not discuss this topic anymore. I wonder if Miss Xiaolan has some free time to accompany me for a stroll?"

Faced with Makoto Asai's invitation, Ran tried her best to hide her sadness.

"Yes, Dr. Asai."

"Just call me Honest, and I'll just call you Lan."

Asai Makoto smiled and said, "I never expected to meet Ran and Mr. Hoshimiya in the final stage of my life. I'm quite lucky."

"I'm also very happy to become friends with Asai... Honest Sister."

"To be honest, I haven't had many friends over the years. Ran and Mr. Hoshimiya are the first people to know everything about me. Back then, I was alone in the hospital when I suddenly learned that my parents and sister had passed away..."

Makoto Asai closed his clinic and walked home with Ran while chatting.

At this time, in the community center, the current village chief, Kuroiwa, and his companions also learned from the secretary that a detective from Tokyo had come.

The men, who had something to hide, instantly changed their expressions. Just as they were panicking and wondering why a detective had suddenly arrived, their subordinates brought another message.

"What? A letter from Keiji Aso sent from Tsukikage Island?"

Upon hearing that Kogoro Mouri had been commissioned by Keiji Aso, the three murderers and arsonists completely lost their composure.

"Impossible! I personally...I saw him burned to death!"

"Chief Kuroiwa, just like you said, after the Mori detective learned that the client had died more than ten years ago, he thought the case was a prank and has now returned to Tokyo."

The three culprits from Black Rock exchanged glances and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, since that detective is gone, let's just leave him be."

The current village chief, Hei Yan, looked at his secretary and instructed, "The next key point is the memorial service tonight; make sure it's arranged properly."

His approval rating is currently the lowest among the three candidates, but he cannot afford to give up now.

The memorial service is a big deal on the sparsely populated Moonshadow Island, and if it's not done well, his reputation will continue to decline.

Then there really won't be any chance at all.

……

…………

As the last rays of sunlight faded completely, Moonshadow Island, isolated in the sea, quietly fell into the silent night.

A bright, round moon hangs high in the night sky.

Behind the community hall, waves crashed against the shore, reflecting a shimmering silvery light.

Compared to the chilly atmosphere outside, the community center was bustling with activity.

Villagers dressed in black formal attire arrived one after another. Acquaintances greeted each other, chatted, and waited for the memorial service to officially begin.

Makoto Asai and Ran also arrived at the entrance of the community center.

She was no longer dressed as a doctor during the day, but had changed into a fitted black evening gown.

The tight fabric hugged her beautiful curves, with every undulation perfectly placed.

The skirt, with its delicate lace trim, reached just to the knees, revealing a pair of slender legs encased in black stockings.

Unlike her mature and capable demeanor during the day, Asai Makoto is now more alluring.

"Ran, is it alright for you to come with me?" Makoto Asai looked at Ran beside him and asked with concern, "Shouldn't we inform Mr. Hoshimiya?"

“I’ve already sent a message to Hoshimiya-nii-san; he’ll see it when he wakes up.”

Ran shook her head. Knowing that Makoto Asai was about to embark on a life-altering path of revenge, how could she possibly leave at this moment?

After spending an afternoon together, she and Makoto Asai became even closer.

"I want to spend more time with Honest Sister."

Seeing that Ran was looking a little down, Makoto Asai couldn't bear to send her away in the end.

Oh well, she was going to avoid everyone anyway, so she'll just have to keep an eye on Xiaolan.

Just as Ran didn't want the gentle Asai Makoto to commit murder, Asai Makoto also didn't want the innocent and kind Ran to witness the cruel scene of murder.

Xiao Lan, who wasn't dressed in a black suit and was an unfamiliar face, attracted the attention of many people inside the community center.

Asai Makoto took the initiative to explain that Ran was his friend who happened to be visiting Tsukikage Island that day, and only then did the villagers feel relieved.

After all the villagers had arrived, the memorial service for the third anniversary of the passing of the previous village chief officially began.

The noisy community center gradually quieted down, and Makoto Asai and Ran sat side by side at the back.

Makoto Asai would never mourn the murderer who killed her family; she was observing and looking for a suitable opportunity to take revenge.

Halfway through the memorial service, Kawashima, one of the three village chief candidates, took the opportunity to leave the hall and walked alone to the empty piano room in the community center.

Upon seeing this, a glint flashed in Makoto Asai's eyes; his opportunity had arrived.

Kawashima, full name Hideo Kawashima.

One of the three murderers who killed Keiji Aso's family.

Moreover, he is the only one still engaged in drug trafficking.

Thanks to the large sums of money he made from drug trafficking, Hideo Kawashima is also the candidate with the highest approval rating among those who will become the next village chief.

While everyone was in the auditorium mourning, Kawashima used the excuse of going to the restroom to go to the room next to the auditorium where Keiji Aso's piano was kept.

Because of the rumors of the cursed piano, almost no one comes to this room.

Moreover, it has a window near the sea, making it ideal as a secret meeting place.

But what he didn't know was that this transaction would end his life.

Makoto Asai hid in the shadows and, while Kawashima was retrieving heroin, swiftly knocked him unconscious and dragged him into the sea to drown.

However, she did not choose to drag the body back to the piano room and then play the piano piece "Moonlight Sonata".

"Oh? Is it because Xiaolan and I already know the truth, so you don't want to give any more hints?"

Xing Gongyu, hiding in the shadows, saw everything.

He originally intended to help Makoto Asai dispose of the murder traces and clues, but Makoto Asai did not go to the trouble he remembered, which saved him a lot of trouble.

Thanks to his talent for deep sleep, he fully recovered his energy and stamina in just four or five hours.

When Hoshigumi Yu woke up, she saw the message sent by Xiaolan.

He looked up at the bright full moon outside the window, calculated the time, and quietly went to the beach behind the community center to wait.

Not long after, Hideo Kawashima entered the piano room.

Makoto Asai followed closely behind.

Seeing the window open, Hoshiguma Yu slipped into the shadows.

There's not much cover by the sea, but with the bonus of [Aura Concealment], you can remain undetected by the sound of the waves and the cover of night.

038 Village Chief's Daughter

"Black Rock and Nishimoto were supposed to be killed tomorrow night..."

After cleaning up the few remaining traces, Hoshiguma Yu stroked her chin and began to ponder.

The full moon is usually considered to be on the 16th of the lunar month, and the full moon is generally considered to be on either of these two days.

According to the original timeline, Makoto Asai, wanting to reveal the truth of what happened back then, would have deliberately left a coded message and played moonlight after the murder.

However, since Hoshimiya Hayao and Ran already knew the truth, Asai Makoto did not do that again.

It's clear from Hideo Kawashima's death that she no longer wanted to use any fancy methods; she only wanted to complete her revenge.

Then the remaining two drug dealers might be killed at any time.

"Then we'll just have to work a few more days."

Hoshimiya Yu muttered to herself with a hint of helplessness.

The effects of a butterfly flapping its wings are gradually becoming apparent.

Originally, all I had to do was follow Asai Makoto tomorrow night and help her destroy the clues and evidence. Now, I have to keep a close eye on her and be ready to act at any time.

Hoshimiya Yu was prepared to work hard for a few more days, but Asai Makoto didn't want him to work so hard.

Back in the auditorium, Asai Makoto, now a murderer, instinctively kept his distance from Ran.

Ran's intuition was incredibly sharp; she instantly realized what had happened while Asai Makoto was away.

Looking at Asai Makoto, whose face was calm but whose smile had vanished, she could no longer suppress the sorrow in her heart.

Her purple eyes were filled with tears, and her sorrow was almost tangible.

Makoto Asai forced himself not to look at Ran and continued to carry out his revenge plan.

Her next target was Nishimoto, who was the most timid and physically weakest.

“Mr. Nishimoto, this is what Mr. Kawashima asked me to give to you.”

Using the pretext of the dead man, Makoto Asai handed Nishimoto a note requesting a private meeting.

As for whether Nishimoto would fall for it, Makoto Asai was not worried at all.

Because the note also contained a blatant threat.

Given Nishimoto's timid nature, he would definitely keep the appointment.

Not long after, Hoshimiya Yu waited outside the community center for Nishimoto and Asai Makoto to appear again.

With so many people in the auditorium, Makoto Asai certainly wouldn't choose that place to kill someone.

So after she returned to the auditorium, Hoshiguma Yu waited in a corner of the community center.

Tonight, almost all the villagers came to attend the memorial service. As long as they left the hall, they didn't have to worry about being bumped into.

When Nishi arrived at the agreed-upon place, he didn't see Kawashima Hideo, but instead met Asai Makoto, who handed him a note.

Just as he was about to ask a question, he suddenly felt a pain in his throat.

I touched it subconsciously, and felt a warm sensation.

His hands were warm, but Nishimoto's heart was ice-cold.

Soon, he too died.

Makoto Asai, a medical school graduate with a full medical license, has an unparalleled understanding of the human body.

With a swift and clean cut, Nishimoto's throat was severed, leaving him barely making a sound.

The only downside is that you'll inevitably get some splattered blood on your body.

Fortunately, there were only a few drops, and with the black dress, they were almost unnoticed.

"Tsk tsk, that's really decisive..."

"As expected, those who study medicine are all ruthless, especially beautiful female doctors like this."

Watching Asai Makoto's departing figure, Hoshimiya Hato couldn't help but think of a news story she had seen in her previous life.