Eri Kisaki calmly but firmly announced her intention to get a divorce.
This is a marriage that should have ended long ago, but Xiaolan is the reason she is still struggling to keep going.
Upon hearing this shocking news, Yukiko was taken aback at first, then instinctively asked, "Divorce? Divorce from whom?"
"Who else do you think I could divorce?"
Eri Kisaki rolled her eyes at Yukiko, clearly annoyed.
That's as if she's been married several times.
"Hehe, I just didn't realize it for a moment!" Yukiko chuckled, sat up straight, and said seriously, "Eri, I've always felt that your marriage with Kogoro should end. How can a married couple live apart for 10 years!"
Most importantly, she genuinely felt that Kogoro Mouri was not good enough for Eri Kisaki now.
An undefeated queen of the legal profession and a good-for-nothing who just loafs around doing nothing – these two seem completely mismatched.
"Actually, if it's just about being separated, it's not that hard for me to accept. For Xiaolan's sake, I can still persevere."
Eri lowered her eyes slightly, her expression showing a hint of weariness and helplessness, as if she were carrying a heavy burden in her heart.
"Then why did you suddenly decide to get a divorce?"
Yukiko, like a weasel smelling a melon, her eyes lit up, and she immediately moved closer to Eri, practically resting her head on Eri's shoulder.
If your best friend of 10 years suddenly gives up, there must be some juicy gossip waiting for you.
"Eri, you've found a younger man, haven't you?"
Yukiko had a flash of inspiration and offered her own speculation.
As soon as she finished speaking, Eri's expression changed.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
Eri Kisaki panicked for no reason and reached out to grab Yukiko, her movements tinged with embarrassment and annoyance.
Clearly, this question touched a sensitive spot deep within her heart.
"Oh, Eri, I was just joking, don't be angry, don't be angry."
When Yukiko saw that Eri was about to make a move, she quickly waved her hand and smiled obsequiously, her face full of ingratiating smiles.
She's always been all talk and no action; she's never won a fight.
Eri Kisaki took a deep breath and calmed herself down: "You brat, you want to be pinched, don't you? I think you're the one who found a younger man."
Before Yukiko could react, she quickly reached out and pinched Yukiko's nipples hard through her clothes.
The attack was swift. Yukiko, who was listening to the words "find the little man" and had a strange expression, was caught off guard and was successfully attacked by Eri. She was in so much pain that tears almost came out.
"Waaaaah, Eri, how cruel you are!"
Yukiko clutched her chest, her eyes brimming with tears.
She secretly groaned inwardly, realizing that even the young man she had chosen had never been so cruel.
"This is a lesson for you, to show you whether you dare to talk nonsense again."
Eri Kisaki proudly waved her fair hand, a victorious smile spreading across her face.
She has never lost when it comes to taking action.
Yukiko rubbed the spot where she had been pinched, muttering under her breath, "Just keep looking..."
"Huh? What did you say?"
Eri Kisaki didn't hear Yukiko's mutterings clearly.
"It's nothing, I was just curious. Who told you to suddenly say you wanted a divorce?" Yukiko quickly corrected herself.
I mustn't let Eri know that I'm seeing a younger man.
The main problem is that this young man is no ordinary person; he's her best friend's daughter's boyfriend. If she finds out, she'll be completely finished!
"This divorce is a decision I made after careful consideration."
Eri Kisaki tilted her head slightly, her elegant neck as long and slender as a swan's.
Her gaze was fixed on the distance, her eyes somewhat unfocused.
In a daze, I seemed to see a boy's gentle smiling face and a pair of hands tightly clasped together.
She shook her head and said slowly, "For so many years, he has been a good-for-nothing. All he does is drink and gamble on horses. He never cares about anything at home. I have sacrificed so much for this family, but he doesn't appreciate it at all."
“Now that Ran has grown up, I also want to live the life I truly want.” Eri’s voice carried a hint of relief, as well as a hint of anticipation for the future.
Upon hearing Eri's account, Yukiko's smile faded, and she asked softly, "Did you tell Ran? I remember she never wanted you two to get a divorce."
"Xiao Lan will understand; she's all grown up now."
When Ran was mentioned, a hint of tenderness and guilt flashed in Eri Kisaki's eyes, but this was quickly followed by a resolute expression.
She wants to pursue her own happiness.
"Okay! Now that you've made your decision, as your best friend, I'll support you."
Yukiko patted her chest vigorously, feeling a secret sense of satisfaction.
It's so exciting that a man who snatched his daughter would then come and comfort his mother!
Hmph, I can't beat you, Eri, but I can beat your daughter!
She, Yukiko Fujimine, is invincible!
Thinking of this, Yukiko couldn't help but smile slightly: "Eri, no matter what, I will always be by your side."
"Yukiko..."
Eri looked at her best friend, with whom she had competed for over twenty years, with emotion. "Thank you. With you here, I feel much more at ease."
When it really matters, your best friend is the one you can rely on!
But before she could continue to be moved, Yukiko suddenly spoke up loudly again: "It's just a divorce! Eri, don't be afraid, let's all get divorced together, include me, I want a divorce too!"
Best friends, for life!
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Now it was Eri's turn to be stunned.
Even though we're best friends for life, do we really have to go to this extent?
She said incredulously, "What did you say? You're getting a divorce too? You and Yusaku have always been doing well, haven't you?"
"Hmph~ What's so good about him!" Yukiko put her hands on her hips and snorted disdainfully. "All he cares about is adapting his mystery novels, and he doesn't care about anything at home. I've had enough!"
Eri was still in a daze, but she quickly advised, "Yukiko, don't be impulsive. Divorce is not a small matter. It concerns your future and life. You must think it through."
She didn't want Yukiko to make the wrong decision because of a momentary impulse.
“I’ve thought it through, Eri. I want to be as brave as you and pursue my own life.”
Yukiko looked determined, as if she was ready to go all out.
"No, no, you're just arguing, it's not that serious to the point of getting a divorce."
Eri Kisaki felt helpless and secretly thought to herself, "Wasn't it me who wanted a divorce?"
How did it suddenly become me advising people not to part ways?
This plot development is so unexpected, isn't something wrong again?
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