AN: Hello. Thank you for taking a glance into this story. Now I really love the love-hate relationship of Kogoro and Eri. Please be warned that this Fic is slightly AU. Characters may tend to be OOC as there will be no Ran and Conan. Kogoro is more intelligent, popular and a playboy. Eri can tend to be insecure. And Tobe is the villain. Hahaha. I also used some Detective Conan cases here just for the effect but I had to do some alterations for it to fit.

Comments regarding the grammar or wordings are welcome but I really designed the story to be like this.

Anyway, this fic is finished. I am just posting two chapters every two or three days that's the reason why there won't be any more AN's after this.

I hope you enjoy.

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"That was great, Kogoro." The woman wrapped her arms around the detective as he smokes. "So, when are we going to meet again?"

"Sorry, dear, I don't bed same woman twice." He then stood and dressed. Moments later, Kogoro left.

The detective smiled as he drove. At 33, he remains single- a fact that he loves. No complications, no worries and hassle-free fun with all those beautiful and sexy women. The fact that he is the most famous detective in Japan doesn't hurt either.

Kogoro works as a police in MPD. Due to his ability to solve even the most impossible crimes, he had been on all types of media for several years now, thus, his popularity. Yes he is a womanizer. He never hides that fact. What can he do if he is a chick magnet? Life is short. And women are enjoyable. Anyway, relationships just complicate things. At least no girlfriend or wife to nag him. He can smoke, drink, gamble and go after women all he wants.

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Eri is reviewing her recent case. This will be the first time that she will be up against the Madonna of the Prosecutors, Kujou Reiko. Her client already admitted into the crime. The only thing that Eri is after for her client is to come off a lower sentence as he is under alcohol influence during the crime.

Her assistant Kuriyama Midori entered her room while she is in deep thought.

"I apologize for the interruption, Kisaki-sensei."

"It is alright. Is there anything you need?"

The assistant placed a folder on the lawyer's desk. "I got this information from MPD. It appears that Detective Mouri Kogoro saw our client at the bar 9:30PM that night."

"Mouri Kogoro? Isn't he the famous detective?" Eri asked.

"Yes but according to MPD, he is not the one investigating the case."

"I see. Thank you, Kuriyama-san." Eri then said as she dismissed her assistant.

Eri then thought if the detective's testimony could be helpful or harmful. In the end, she just decided to see how the hearing would go tomorrow and decide from there.

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"It is nice to finally get to see you inside the court, Kisaki-san." Prosecutor Kujou greeted the lawyer.

"Likewise, Prosecutor." Eri then said as she reached for the prosecutor's hand.

"Just go easy on me, Kisaki-san."

Eri gave the prosecutor a smile. "Do the same for me, please. Let's do our best."

The hearing then started. The accused pleaded guilty and claimed that he was under alcohol influence reason why he killed the victim. What took Eri as a surprise though was the fact that the Prosecutor insisted that the murder was intentional as the suspect has a motive – the victim killed his only son. Furthermore, Eri was surprised that Detective Mouri Kogoro was at the stand. He testified that he was drunk on the bar. The bar owner woke him up when his mobile phone rang. He took his phone and headed out of the bar to answer the call during which the suspect entered. He knew it was 9:30PM as he saw it on his mobile phone.

The hearing then ended. Eri knew this is a tough one considering that now there is a motive for killing. As she was about to leave though, she saw Kogoro also headed out

"Mouri-san, do you have a moment?" Eri asked the detective.

"Certainly Kisaki-san. Is there anything you need?" Kogoro asked the lawyer.

"You know me?" Eri said, slightly surprised.

"Of course. Who doesn't know the Queen of the Courtroom? Though seeing the hearing earlier, I think you're about to taste your first defeat." Kogoro then smirked at the lawyer.

Eri chose to ignore the remarks of the detective. "Can I invite you over a coffee to discuss what you saw?"

"Kisaki-san, how about I help you? See, I got my doubts on this case but the chief doesn't want me to investigate. I am just after the truth."

"Really?" Eri smiled at the detective.

"Sure, after all, I just want to unravel the truth. The chief might lift my suspension."

"You are suspended?" Eri asked surprised.

"Well, I slept with this woman. Unfortunately, the guys on the station talked about it and the Chief heard."

Eri is shocked with his bluntness but chose to disregard it. "Why would he suspend you because of that?"

"She happens to be the victim of a robbery that I was investigating on." He said as if it was nothing. "That girl was definitely hot and a good lay."

The lawyer blushed at his words. "Need I remind you that I am a woman too and those things you said are very derogatory?"

"Hey, I am not a chauvinist pig. I actually love women." He said winking at the lawyer. "Loosen up, Kisaki-san. If you do, you might catch a guy." Kogoro smiled knowingly at the detective.

"Mouri-san, are you going to help me or not?" She is irritated with this man.

"Fine. Let's head over your client's house. You got a ride?" Kogoro then asked.

"Follow me."

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Eri talked to her client while Kogoro is just looking around the house. Then he spoke, "Why did you divorce?"

"The death of our son took its toll on us. We were always fighting. It came to a point that I blamed her for his death. It was just too much to take for me. Instead of grieving with her, I pushed her away."

"Do you still love her?" Kogoro asked. Eri eyed him but he ignored it.

It took him some time to answer. "I do."

The two then left the suspect's home. Eri is now driving as she sent Midori back to the office. "Mouri-san, do you really have to ask those?"

Kogoro didn't answer though. He is in deep thought. Finally, he broke his silence. "Kisaki-san, do you have the copy of the autopsy report?"

"Yes, it's in the glove compartment."

Kogoro took it and then went through with the documents at hand. "Please head over to the bar."

Kogoro sounded urgent so Eri did. Once they are there, the detective ordered baby octopus.

"Ma'm, I would just like to ask if the victim went here that night that he was killed." Kogoro noticed the facial expression of the woman in front of him. Eri just remained silent.

"N-no." she answered.

"I see. Alright, I will see you when I get back here." Eri and Kogoro headed out.

While they were outside though, a woman grabbed Kogoro's arm and kissed him fully on his lips. After which, the woman turned to Kogoro. "Hey Kogoro, is she your new flavor of the month?" A knowing smile on her lips.

"Oh no, no… This is Attorney Kisaki Eri. I am just helping her with a case. Kisaki-san this is…" The detective paused thinking the woman's name.

"Minayo, Kogoro. You really are a playboy." She then turned to Eri. "Definitely not your type. You like them with big puppies." The girl said wiggling her breast. "Anyway, I know you don't do the same woman twice but you are so good." She then wrote her number in Kogoro's hand. "Call me, darling."

"Alright…" The detective said with a flirting smile.

The woman then left. Eri is eyeing Kogoro. She had known this man for less than an hour and she knows she will hate him until the day she died. "That was very insulting."

"Well she speaks the truth you know. One, you're not my type. Two, you don't have those big puppies and three I am good in bed."

"Just shut the hell up and let me know what you found out. All you did was to stand there and ask those weird questions."

"Patience, Kisaki-san. I am telling you now, your client is covering up for the real culprit which happens to be his ex-wife."

"Y-you can't be serious!"

"Kisaki-san, you're a good lawyer and I am the best detective here in Japan. Call me as a special witness on your next trial and I can turn this case in your favor. Now WHEN I turned this case upside down, you should go and talk to my chief about removing my suspension. After all, the chief's wife is a good friend of yours."

"Fine. If you do, I will talk to the chief immediately."

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Eri headed back to her office. She doesn't trust Kogoro one bit so she also prepares for her defense once the detective messes up. The detective might taste his first unsolved case. But he seemed so sure. He wouldn't be that confident if she doesn't have anything up his sleeve, right?

Something about the lawyer bothers Kogoro. She is the all-business type of woman, he figured. Somewhat old-fashioned. He can see that she is a beauty but needs help when it comes to dressing up. Well, she's definitely not his type and instead of dwelling with her, he would just go and enjoy this woman with him.

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A week passed and the hearing resumed. As requested, Kogoro took the stand as a special witness. He then explained that the suspect bumped into the victim outside the bar. He then went inside the bar of his ex-wife. Once the victim left, the suspect saw that his wife killed the victim. He then went to the crime scene and left his car keys as evidence. He did this because he knew his ex-wife committed the crime due to her hatred to the man who killed their son and eventually ruined their marriage. As evidence, in the autopsy, it was shown that the suspect actually went to her bar and ate baby octopus which was only served there. Then she changed the time on Kogoro's phone and called it so that she can have an alibi. The suspect admitted to the crime because he still loves his ex-wife reason why he left his car key so he will be pointed out. Eventually, the real murderer admitted to the crime.

To say that Eri was shocked is an understatement. This man knows what he is doing. After the hearing, Kogoro waited outside for Eri. "Kisaki-san, I expect your end of the bargain."

"Thank you, Mouri-san. I shall talk to your chief today."

"Good then. See you if I still see you."

Before Eri could even answer, Kogoro is already chasing a young woman who then took his arm and left with him.

Not that she cares about it. All she has to do is to talk to the chief and get him to remove his suspension.

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Eri instructed Midori to head over to MPD so she can go and keep her end of the bargain.

"I apologize for this surprise visit, Tsubayashi-san." Eri greeted the chief.

"No problem at all, Kisaki-san. You can visit here anytime. What brings you here though?" He asked.

"Well, I am here to ask you a favor." When the chief didn't answer, Eri continued. "Mouri-san…"

"Please don't tell me you also fell for his charms." The chief cut-off.

Eri blushed at the comment. "Of course not, Tsubayashi-san. I will not fall for a chauvinist like him." Eri was quick to defend herself. "I am just here to ask a favor if you can remove his suspension. See, Mouri-san helped me win a case earlier through his deductions. In return, he wants me to ask you to remove his suspension."

"Inasmuch as I do not want to deny you, Kisaki-san, Mouri-san has given me more headaches that the entire police force combined."

"I actually believe that. Well, what reason do you have for his suspension?" Eri asked though Kogoro already told her.

"I don't know if you are aware of Mouri-san's womanizing ways. He beds a different woman every night. Not that I care what he does on his free time but he is just a disgrace with the police force. A week ago, he slept with a robbery victim."

"Is it consensual? Is the woman of legal age?" Eri asked though he cannot believe how women fall for this guy.

"Yes but since he is handling the case, it is a conflict of interest."

"Tsubayashi-san, I fully understand your decision. But removing his womanizing ways, I believe he is a great police. He is the best detective in Japan. Plus the fact that what happened between them is consensual and happened outside his work hours."

"You are going to go through legal matters with me if I don't lift his suspension, aren't you, Kisaki-san?" Eri just smiled at the chief. He knows her. "Very well then. Mouri-san can report tomorrow."

The lawyer bowed as a respect for the chief. "Thank you Tsubayashi-san. Please tell your wife my regards."