After Shinichi Failed to Win Me Over, He Turned Dark

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Ruriko is the hottest young idol around, but after getting caught up in a murder case, she makes the headlines and is even identified as the culprit.

At her friend Ran's suggestion, she reaches out with a request to a boy she'd heard so much about but had never spoken to.

The high school detective with blue eyes shines in the sunlight, radiating a confidence she has never known.

The boy pats her on the shoulder. "Relax."

"I'll take your case."

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Shinichi sees a summary of the transfer student's tragic life and gets bound to a mysterious rescue System.

To keep Ruriko from being subjected to a kidney harvest, blindness, unemployment, death, and other such plot points, he has no choice but to approach and protect her by making up all sorts of excuses. In the process, he gets to know a more vivid, more real Ruriko.

For instance: During the day, she argues her case with someone, but once she's home at night, she clings to him and sobs, wiping away her tears as she complains about how unreasonable that person was.

Or: Her alarm rings for ages. After he turns it off, she wakes up and wonders whether the alarm is broken.

And another: He sees Ruriko post a photo with perfect makeup and a cute outfit, then looks up to find her chewing beef jerky and giggling like an idiot at a cheesy romantic drama.

Well... she really has worked hard to keep up this idol persona all these years, so everyone can hold on to their expectations of her.

Shinichi doesn't know when he fell for her, but by the time he realizes it, all he wants is to stay by her side.

Then he discovers that Ruriko seems to be deliberately keeping her distance from him, and has even agreed to go on a date with another man.

Conan: ...?

Is there really anyone more suited to her than him?!

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It's okay if you're scared and want to hide behind me.

Don't worry, my idol who's adored by everyone.

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There's a corruption meter, so the characters will be out of character to some extent.

Also includes Bungo Stray Dogs and Jujutsu Kaisen, but neither follows the main plot. They're just background settings, so you can follow along even if you haven't read them.

A love story about two people who both see each other as sparkling and radiant.

In my headcanon, Kudo and Ran are friends.

Completed Detective Conan fanfics: Falling in Love with Japan's Savior; Gin's Secret Lover Is Actually a House Elf?!

Coming soon: In the Detective Conan World, Call Anyone Dad

My name is Qian Chuanzi. That's the name I gave myself in the game.

If I'd known what was coming, I never would have given myself a name like that, but there's no going back.

I only have one particularly noteworthy ability in the game: I obtained the only god-tier title on the entire server, [Everyone Is My Dad].

It was so humiliating that I kept the title buried in storage, but now I'm proudly wearing it.

Being a dad is great. Being a dad is wonderful. Being a dad is the best way to mooch off people.

So during the day, I play the first assassin's kid in the organization. At night, I tug on the undercover dad's sleeve and tell him pitifully that he hasn't been home for three days.

I miss him so much.

And, of course, I really miss the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast he makes, too. (raises hand, drools)

I spent a whole week cooped up at home eating takeout, so I got sent to Teitan Kindergarten (crossed out) Elementary School.

I met a very strange little friend. He's only six, but he's always trying to be my dad.

How weird. Isn't my passive skill supposed to work only on high-quality men over sixteen?

Theme: Everyone deserves to be seen