Akashi's little hands felt heavy, but he was just a small shota. No matter how heavy they seemed, how much weight could they really carry?
Yet, when he activated his 『God's Right Hand』 ability, the effect was extraordinary!
『God's Right Hand』 Lv2:When touching someone of the opposite s'x with your right hand, you can induce euphoria, with a small chance of sending them into a divine state of bliss!
Critical hits kept appearing!
Ran barely understood what was happening. Her body felt strange, almost beyond her control.
It was like flipping a switch—once turned on, it wouldn't stop!
Her lavender eyes fluttered open involuntarily, her vision tilting upward. The white legs kneeling on the sofa trembled, unable to support her weight. One of her long legs gave out, throwing her off balance as she collapsed onto the little shota beneath her.
So soft!
As the effects of the 『Imported Sugar』 ability faded, Ran finally managed to regain some clarity. With a breathless voice, she spoke:
"Akashi, what are you doing?"
They weren't in the bathroom now, so why was Akashi playing these slippery games?
But the young shota, pinned beneath her, answered seriously, his expression pure and unwavering:
"Sister Ran, I'm giving you a massage."
"This is my new massage technique. Is the pressure okay?"
His voice was innocent, his demeanor completely sincere—no trace of anything unusual!
And yet, as he spoke, the succubus shota's pleasure massage took full effect.
『Pleasurable Massage』 Lv1:The host's hands possess a magical touch. By targeting specific acupuncture points, the host can induce a euphoric healing experience, capable of alleviating injuries and stress.
Double critical hit!
This little succubus shota was truly generous.
Now that he had mastered this Pleasurable Massage skill, it would be unfair to keep it to himself. He wanted Ran to experience its full benefits!
Pressing his fingers on her chest, he began to explain:
"This is the Pericardium Point, this is the Spleen Point, this is the Vessel Point, and this is the Stomach Point…"
"Sister Ran, you're extremely talented, so finding all six points should be easy!"
With every mention of an acupuncture point, his small hands pressed down—sending pleasurable tremors through Ran's body.
The skill targeted numerous pressure points, each delivering an overwhelmingly critical effect!
Unable to contain herself, Ran finally gasped:
"Where did you even learn this? And why do you know such weird terminology?"
Akashi responded earnestly:
"Auntie Eri wears high heels and stands all day at work. I wanted to help her relax, so I studied massage books on my own."
"Auntie Eri even said I give really good massages!"
As he spoke, his fingers pressed again, and Ran shuddered.
But the tension in her body, once overwhelming, began to loosen when she heard Akashi reason.
It felt almost like… doing something forbidden. If someone takes the initiative and you do it yourself, the psychological pressure will not be great.
Her thoughts drifted, and suddenly, she frowned slightly.
How could someone as innocent as Akashi possibly know all of this on his own?
Could it be… that her mother had taught him?
A strange discomfort settled in her chest.
Mom… how could you do this?!
Determined, she pushed herself upright, repositioning herself on the sofa. Leaning back, she stretched her long legs out onto the coffee table.
Ran pulled Akashi onto her lap, wrapping her arms around him as she tried to keep a serious expression. She needed to educate her Akashi properly!
But before she could even begin—
Another critical attack!
Ran, who had originally intended to stop Akashi, completely lost her train of thought.
Only one thing echoed in her mind—
It's just a massage!
It's fine.
Akashi is just a child.
So… what's the problem?
Besides, Mom has already tried it!
So why shouldn't I enjoy it too?
The rational little angel in Ran's heart was swiftly knocked down, while the happy little devil was dragged away by the little succubus.
She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again, her voice soft and hesitant.
"Then… Akashi, can you help me too? Give me a massage?"
Akashi nodded without hesitation.
**Rumble!**
A deep growl of thunder rolled across the sky, followed by a jagged bolt of lightning splitting through the darkness.
And then—pouring rain.
The long-brewing storm finally broke, crashing down in heavy sheets, drenching the city in an instant.
Ran, already fearful of thunderstorms, instinctively clung to Akashi.
At that exact moment, a lightning strike hit somewhere near Beika Town, overloading the power grid.
The living room was plunged into complete darkness.
For a brief moment, the world felt empty—as if it had shrunk down to just the two of them, wrapped in silence.
All they could hear was each other's breathing… each other's heartbeats.
Feeling the slight trembling in Ran's body, Akashi didn't hesitate.
He pursed his lips slightly and leaned in, activating his Imported Sugar ability once more.
After all, a little sweetness always helps calm the nerves.
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Meanwhile, at the clinic not far from the detective agency...
The sudden power outage had cast the entire building into darkness, including the private living quarters at the back.
Conan had been feeling uneasy for a while now, but with his IV treatment still unfinished, he was stuck.
To make matters worse, he had been forced to sit at the dinner table with Kogoro and Tomoaki Araide, IV drip and all.
How was he supposed to eat like this?
One hand had a needle in it, and the other wasn't even his dominant hand!
And to top it off, the clinic's owner, Dr. Araide, hadn't even joined them.
Apparently, he had a habit of taking a bath before dinner.
What kind of person invites guests over and then disappears to bathe? How rude!
His maid, Homoto, had followed him earlier to find a flashlight.
After finally getting one, she rushed to the main gate to check if the circuit breaker had tripped.
Meanwhile, Dr. Araide's wife stood at the entrance of the dining room, calling her friends.
A minute or two later, the power suddenly flickered back on, restoring light to the room.
Just as the electricity returned, the maid rushed back to the dining area, whispering something urgently to Mrs. Araide before the two of them hurried toward the bathroom.
Then—
A piercing scream echoed through the clinic.
Everyone at the dinner table froze.
Tomoaki Araide and Kogoro shot to their feet and ran toward the source of the sound.
Conan, despite his weakened state, yanked the IV needle from his hand and dashed after them.
It was happening again.
Wherever he went, death followed.
Dr. Araide had been electrocuted to death in the bathtub.
Another murder!
Another case!
Kogoro and Conan were immediately pulled into the investigation, while the panicked housekeeper quickly called the police.
And sure enough—
The officer who arrived at the scene was none other than Inspector Megure, who hadn't even finished working on his last case.
As soon as he stepped into the clinic and spotted Kogoro and Conan standing near the body, his expression darkened.
Again?
Why were these two always at crime scenes?
Were they cursed?
The previous day's construction site shooting case was still unsolved.
The murder at the Tsujimura residence that afternoon hadn't been closed yet.
And now this?
Just what was going on in Beika Town?
Inspector Megure sighed, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle onto his shoulders.
Meanwhile, Conan's sharp eyes scanned the crime scene, already piecing together clues.
In that moment—
He completely forgot about Ran.
Forgot who she was with.
Forgot what she might be doing.
And by the time he remembered—
It would already be too late.