Let me curse Youko Ono?

At the Kojima family's dinner table that evening.

Kojima Genta, a white napkin tied around his neck, happily exclaimed, "Unagi don! Unagi don! We're having unagi don for dinner tonight!"

Shu Yunwen looked up and shot Genta a glare.

This little fatty was a pure glutton; he got excited at the mere mention of food. And among all foods, unagi don was what could particularly excite this little fatty. During his stay at the Kojima's, Kojima Genta practically whined about eating unagi don every day. If unagi don was actually made, this guy could eat at least four bowls—

Shu Yunwen couldn't even eat that much!

Before long, Kojima Mie brought out the food. After Kojima Genji sat down, he said, "Let's eat," and everyone picked up their chopsticks and began eating together. While eating, Kojima Mie didn't forget to look after Kojima Genta and also served Shu Yunwen, acting like a gentle housewife.

halfway through the meal, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Kojima Mie stood up and opened the door. A dozen seconds later, Kojima Mie said, "Yunwen, someone's here for you!"

Shu Yunwen put down his chopsticks. "I know, Aunt Mie. I'm coming out now."

Standing up, Shu Yunwen quickly walked to the hallway. Upon seeing the two people standing at the entrance, a smile appeared on his face. "I thought you'd actually be able to hold on until I went to the agency tomorrow."

With a "clatter," one of the two, who looked quite disheveled, knelt on the ground and stammered, "Y-Yunwen-sama, I, I know I was wrong. Please, Yunwen-sama, remove the spell from me. Please don't use such a spell on my family."

"Please!" The speaker was Matsushita Heisaburo.

His attitude now was completely different from that afternoon.

The string of bad luck he'd experienced that day had filled him with fear and dread. He truly couldn't imagine what kind of situation it would be if even more severe "punishment" befell all his family and friends.

He was scared.

Thursday.

"Ran, aren't you going to attend the club activities this afternoon?" At the shoe lockers, a girl saw Mori Ran carrying her school bag and walking out of the teaching building and couldn't help but ask loudly.

Ran turned back and smiled, shaking her head. "I'm really sorry. But I have other things to do, so I apologize."

Sonoko poked her head out from behind. "Alright! Alright! Leave her alone! Ever since that little kid moved into Ran's house, Ran's been turning into a model wife. She's going back so early, she must be preparing a lavish dinner for that kid again..." Then, Sonoko waved at Ran and shouted, "Ran! Even though Shinichi isn't here these days, you can't develop feelings for that kid named Conan!"

Ran turned her head, looking helpless. "Sonoko, what nonsense are you talking about! Alright, I'm not talking anymore. I have to hurry back!"

As she left with her bag, a look of worry crossed Ran's face.

Kudo Shinichi had been missing for a whole week, and she was truly worried. If there was still no news, she would have no choice but to report it to the police.

Shu Yunwen looked around and smiled slightly. Then, he saw Tsukamoto Kazumi walking over from not far away. She bowed slightly. "Yunwen-san, hello. Excuse me, do you have time after school today? There's a coffee shop that opened near the school, and I heard it tastes pretty good..."

"It's Kazumi-san," Shu Yunwen said after glancing at his watch. "If it's just for a cup of coffee, then it's possible."

These past few days, Tsukamoto Kazumi had asked Shu Yunwen out twice more. However, because Shu Yunwen had been busy with agency matters, he had refused both times.

Upon hearing this, Tsukamoto Kazumi immediately smiled happily. "Thank you, Yunwen-san."

Shu Yunwen changed his shoes, and the two of them left the school amidst the whispers of a group of students.

The coffee shop was called Daitō, and it was indeed near the school. After entering the shop, the two of them scanned the interior. The shop was half full, with quite a few students wearing Teitan High School uniforms. They asked for a table in the innermost corner, ordered two Blue Mountain coffees and a slice of cake, and started chatting casually.

As for their conversation, Kazumi asked about his studies, his health, and so on.

While they were happily chatting, Shu Yunwen's school bag suddenly rang.

Shu Yunwen apologized and then fumbled in his bag for a large mobile phone, pressing the answer button. "Hello, this is Shu Yunwen."

As soon as Shu Yunwen finished speaking, he heard the voice on the other end say, "Yunwen-sama, it's Matsushita. I'm very sorry to bother you. However, there's a business matter at the agency that might require your help..."

"You need my help?" Shu Yunwen frowned. "Did someone die?"

Regarding matters at the agency, Shu Yunwen had instructed that on non-holidays, unless someone died, it was best not to disturb him—well, after all, if someone died, it might be murder, and Shu Yunwen might be able to absorb souls and benefit from it!

"Of course, of course not," Matsushita said from the other end of the line, wiping sweat. "It's just a simple business matter. Of course, if you have other things to do..."

Shu Yunwen looked at his watch and then said, "Never mind, I should be free later. Tell me the time and place."

"Okay, Yunwen-sama," Matsushita said quickly. "The time is 7:30 PM tonight, and the location is a coffee shop in Beika Town, 4-chome."

Shu Yunwen nodded. "I'm at the Daitō coffee shop near Teitan High School right now. Please pick me up at 7 o'clock."

"Understood, Yunwen-sama."

Shu Yunwen hung up the phone, put away the mobile phone, and smiled at Tsukamoto Kazumi. "I'm sorry, Kazumi-san, I have something to do at 7 o'clock, so..."

"It's nothing. If Yunwen-san has something to do, you don't need to mind me," Tsukamoto Kazumi smiled sweetly, took a sip of her coffee, and then asked with some curiosity, "But, Yunwen-san, what do you have to be busy with? Can you tell me?"

Shu Yunwen thought for a moment and explained, "Kazumi-san might know. My father is an exorcist. A few days ago, I inherited my father's exorcist agency and became the new president. Just now, someone from the agency said they wanted my help with a business matter..."

Tsukamoto Kazumi was surprised. "Yunwen-san is going to be an exorcist in the future? But I remember you saying that you wanted to be a manga artist... And you used to think that exorcists were a profession of swindlers..."

"Uh..." Shu Yunwen was taken aback. "Did I say that? I'm sorry, my memory..."

He didn't remember his previous self having such lofty memories!

However, speaking of manga, since he had transmigrated into a world of manga, he had indeed developed an interest in manga. So, he went to the bookstore to find some manga to read and discovered that this was indeed a distorted world; many famous manga from his previous life had not appeared...

If he really had the ability to draw manga, he might even make a fortune.

"It's okay," Tsukamoto Kazumi shook her head. "Take your time. Yunwen-san will eventually recover completely. When that happens, Hosaka-kun will definitely..."

Tsukamoto Kazumi paused at this point, then asked again, "By the way, Yunwen-san, I've never seen an exorcist at work before! Coincidentally, our social studies teacher assigned homework today, asking us to observe a certain profession and write a research report. The profession of an exorcist is probably something very few students would think of. If I can write about it, it will definitely be excellent. So, Yunwen-san, can I follow you and see how you work? I promise I'll do everything you say and won't disturb your work at all. Please!"

Takamoto Kazumi pleaded.

"This..." Shu Yunwen hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "...Alright."

Unconsciously, it was almost seven o'clock. The winter sky had already darkened, and night had fallen.

Outside the Daito Coffee Shop, a car stopped. Matsushita Heisaburo got out of the car and entered the shop. His gaze swept around and directly locked onto Shu Yunwen and Takamoto Kazumi sitting in the corner. He quickly walked over and bowed, saying, "Hello, Master Yunwen. Hello, classmate."

Shu Yunwen nodded, picked up the unfinished coffee on the table, and drank it in one gulp. He said to Takamoto Kazumi, "Kazumi-san, let's go."

"Hai."

The three of them left the coffee shop together. Shu Yunwen and Takamoto Kazumi sat in the back seat, while Matsushita Heisaburo sat in the front passenger seat. The driver was the secretary, Adachi Roppei.

Shu Yunwen asked again what the matter was. At this point, Matsushita Heisaburo spoke, "It's an entertainer from the entertainment industry, Ms. Ikezawa Yuko. She wishes to cast a curse on her competitor. Master Yunwen, since Master Keqin passed away, although the agency is still operating, it's not as good as before. If we can help Ms. Ikezawa Yuko this time, the agency's reputation can spread again..."

Casting a curse to harm someone?

Shu Yunwen frowned.

When did he become so low-class, helping people cast curses to harm others for a little money?

"Matsushita-kun, although I possess this ability, it doesn't mean I can use it arbitrarily. Do you understand?" Shu Yunwen's tone became serious.

"This is all for the agency. So, Master Yunwen, please!" Matsushita Heisaburo pleaded again. "The agency has been struggling for two months. If we don't make any changes, we'll have to lay off staff next month. Since Master Keqin died, apart from normal resignations, I haven't laid off a single person. Keqin Exorcist Agency represents Master Keqin!"

"This time, please, Master Yunwen, you must help. Moreover, Ms. Ikezawa Yuko probably just wants her competitor to have some bad luck. Everything we do does not violate any laws."

Takamoto Kazumi looked surprised. "Yunwen-san, are you talking about the famous entertainer Ikezawa Yuko? How could she..."

Shu Yunwen turned to Kazumi and smiled. "Kazumi-san, you can't tell anyone what you heard today!" After speaking, Shu Yunwen said to Matsushita Heisaburo, "Matsushita-kun, I will only agree to this kind of thing once. In the future, if there are similar matters, you must notify me a week in advance, otherwise, I will absolutely not act. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Master Yunwen!" Matsushita Heisaburo's expression was joyful. "Thank you, Master Yunwen! I'm so sorry to trouble you!"

The car soon arrived at the agreed-upon coffee shop.

After entering the coffee shop, at half-past seven, a woman wearing a hat and large sunglasses hurried in. After asking the waiter, she walked up to Shu Yunwen.

"Hello, President Matsushita..." The woman took off her sunglasses when she reached the group.

Matsushita Heisaburo quickly stood up. "Hello, Ikezawa-san. Also, I am no longer the president of the agency. This is Master Yunwen, the son of the former president, Master Keqin, and our current president. He is a very powerful exorcist and can help you solve some problems..."

Ikezawa Yuko looked at Shu Yunwen, who was still in his school uniform, and nodded. "Hello, Master Yunwen."

Shu Yunwen did not stand up. He sat and bowed slightly. "Hello, Ms. Ikezawa Yuko."

After a few polite exchanges, Shu Yunwen immediately said, "Ikezawa-san, my time is limited, so let's get straight to the point. You want me to curse your competitor, right?"

"That's right." Ikezawa Yuko gritted her teeth. "That woman is always better than me in every aspect. What's even more infuriating is that she stole the leading role in a TV drama that should have been mine. Ono Yoko, that woman is simply, simply unforgivable!"

"Hmm... hmm?"

Shu Yunwen was stunned when he heard the name Ikezawa Yuko mentioned.

Did she just say... Ono Yoko?

The biggest star in the entire Detective Conan world? The idol that Mori Kogoro admires, Ono Yoko?

Also, thinking carefully, the name Ikezawa Yuko sounds familiar! Come to think of it, in the episode where Ono Yoko first appeared, there was an actress who resented Ono Yoko, and her name was something like this...

Beside Shu Yunwen, Takamoto Kazumi looked astonished. She looked at Ikezawa Yuko, whose expression was somewhat ferocious, and seemed unable to believe that this was the idol she admired.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Shu Yunwen nodded and said, "So, the target you want me to curse is Ono Yoko?"

"That's right. Please, Master Yunwen, help me!" Ikezawa Yuko bowed.

Shu Yunwen smiled slightly and then said, "Since you hate Ono Yoko so much, I'll give you an opportunity. I can help you curse Ono Yoko to death, and you only need to pay double the fee..."

"Yunwen-san..." Takamoto Kazumi was startled and looked at Shu Yunwen in disbelief.

Matsushita and Adachi also looked at Shu Yunwen in surprise. "Master Yunwen..."

Shu Yunwen raised a hand, signaling others to be quiet, and waited for Ikezawa Yuko's answer.

Ikezawa Yuko was stunned for a while before stammering, "No, I, I just wanted her to have some bad luck. I never thought about her dying. On Saturday night, there's a live broadcast program on Nichiuri TV that Ono Yoko will be participating in. As long as she makes a fool of herself then, I'll be satisfied."

Although Ikezawa Yuko disliked Ono Yoko, it didn't reach the point of wanting Ono Yoko dead. She was just an ordinary actress. Strictly speaking, her dispute with Ono Yoko was only professional, not to that extent.

A smile appeared on Shu Yunwen's face.

The reason he said he had the ability to curse Ono Yoko to death was merely to test the waters; he had no intention of actually killing Ono Yoko. In fact, if Ikezawa Yuko had agreed to his proposal to kill Ono Yoko, Shu Yunwen would have refused Ikezawa Yuko as a client.

"Alright, if that's the case, then... Ms. Ikezawa Yuko, please prepare the money. On Saturday, you will definitely see Ono Yoko..."

Before Shu Yunwen could finish speaking, a female police officer in uniform walked over from the corridor and flashed her badge in front of Ikezawa Yuko. "May I ask if you are Ms. Ikezawa Yuko? I am Takagi, a detective from the First Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. We have a case that requires your assistance at the scene."

"Detec, detective?" Ikezawa Yuko's expression was panicked. "Why, why are you looking for me? I, I didn't do anything..."

Shu Yunwen rolled his eyes.

Her expression would only make people more suspicious, wouldn't it?

Shu Yunwen stood up and greeted her proactively. "Officer Chosuke, I am Shu Yunwen. We've met at the Metropolitan Police Department."

Officer Chosuke, also known as Takagi Chosuke.

Because Shu Yunwen had been involved in two murder cases, he needed to go to the Metropolitan Police Department to give a statement. The person responsible for taking his statement was this Takagi Chosuke.

Takagi Chosuke turned his head, his narrow eyes scanning Shu Yunwen's face, and then said, "So it's you, the high school student with an uncle's face? Why are you with Ikezawa Yuko? Hmm... were you together all afternoon?"

"No, we only arrived here at seven," Shu Yunwen shook his head. Then, as if he suddenly thought of something, he asked, "Officer Takagi, did something serious happen? For example… did someone die?"

Shu Yunwen thought of the case where Ono Yoko's ex-boyfriend committed suicide.

Could it be that coincidental?

Takagi Chosuke narrowed his eyes and stared seriously at Shu Yunwen. After a moment of silence, he said, "You were with Ikezawa Yuko, so you can be considered persons of interest in the case. If you have time, why don't you come to the scene with me?"

Shu Yunwen stood up and smiled, "Of course, no problem. I have time."

This is the first murder case Shinichi solved after becoming Conan!

Shu Yunwen naturally had to go join in the fun~