Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

Ai Haibara tossed her hair and said, "It's twelve o'clock, I'm hungry."

No response.

She looked at Higashino Ning and found that he had his head down.

Ai Haibara had a bad feeling and took a step back. "What are you going to do now?"

Higashino Ning sighed, "Sigh... I met you, the one I wanted to protect the most, at the age when I was most powerless."

Ai Haibara said coldly, "Speak like a human."

Dongye Ning looked up, her face full of grievance, tears welling up in her eyes, "I have no money."

...

ten minutes later.

Ai Haibara and Ning Higashino are walking down the street.

She is still wondering how she was tricked into going out and embarking on this journey to demand her unpaid wages.

Enter the station and board the tram.

There were quite a few people, so the two of them had to stand.

Ai Haibara couldn't reach the handrail, so she could only hold onto Higashino Ning's hand, which was about to bring her great fortune.

Hmph, a bonus equivalent to three months' salary, that's a whopping 75 yen!

You seem very excited.

Ai Haibara was a little distracted as her little hand was being held. Despite her words, she was still a shy 18-year-old girl at heart, and it was perfectly normal for her to be a little flustered when a man openly held her hand for the first time.

Upon hearing this, Higashino Ning lowered his head and chuckled, "Of course, I won a three-day holiday plus a three-month salary bonus from a bet with Inspector Megure!"

Ai Haibara was somewhat surprised.

She only knew from Conan that Higashino Ning had taken three days off, and she didn't know about the bonus. She had thought Higashino Ning was owed wages.

Thinking of this, she bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry my appearance caused you to spend money. I will find a way to pay you back as soon as possible."

Higashino Ning, however, was quite nonchalant. "That little bit of money is nothing. I'll take you out to have some fun later. Eat whatever you want, do whatever you want."

Ai Haibara's heart sank, and she asked worriedly, "You're not the type who spends all your salary as soon as you get paid, are you?"

Higashino Ning asked curiously, "Why are you so worried?"

I was just worried about you... Never mind.

Ai Haibara turned her head. "It's nothing."

Just then, an old man next to them suddenly spoke up, his expression kind, "Young man, your sister is worried that you'll be troubled because you can't save money after you get married."

"A good wife will have a lot of trouble with a husband who spends all his money each month."

Ai Haibara secretly pouted.

Grandpa, why are you speaking such blunt truths... But that's not why I'm worried.

I'm worried because... my future is bleak and I'll be constantly eating and drinking for free. That's right, that's it!

The tram swayed and rocked.

Not long after, Higashino Ning led Haibara Ai off the train and out of the station. After walking for another ten minutes or so, they arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department.

The Metropolitan Police Department is quite impressive.

Ai Haibara rarely had the opportunity to see the outside world while she was in the organization.

Therefore, whenever she was in the car, she always kept her eyes on the outside of the window.

It's both a chance to see this unfamiliar yet alluring bright world outside, and a way to give your attention a focus so you can clear your mind and let your thoughts wander.

"Should I go in too?"

"You may come in."

"Do you want me to come in with you?"

"You can choose to come in with me."

"I... never mind, hurry up, I'm starving to death too."

Ai Haibara had little patience for this guy who was never willing to ask her for anything, and pushed him into the building.

It's certain that you'll attract some attention along the way.

When she meets people she knows, Higashino Ning will introduce her to them.

Although Ai Haibara appeared to be doing well, she was still very nervous inside.

Having finally arrived at the First Investigation Division's office, she and Higashino Ning instantly became the center of attention once again.

"Hey, Higashino, shouldn't you be enjoying your vacation at home?"

"That's right, a three-day holiday, that's really enviable."

"I get it, it must be because they need you to be there at the press conference later this afternoon, right?"

"Is that so? It seems our First Investigation Division is finally going to produce a celebrity."

"..."

It sounded sarcastic, but the expressions and actions of these colleagues didn't seem to suggest it.

Higashino Ning didn't bother to think about it, and after responding to each person, he led Haibara Ai toward Megure Juzo's private office.

As for Ai Haibara's identity, she is generally known to others as the child of a distant relative, although she only recently learned that she has such a relative.

This is also fixing a bug, since that's what he and Ai Haibara said to Wataru Takagi in the beginning.

Knock on the door and enter.

"Oh, Brother Higashino, you're here. I was just about to call you to let you know. There's a press conference at 4 p.m., during which you'll be interviewed. Make sure you're ready."

Inspector Megure put down the documents in his hand and looked at Ai Haibara, "And this young lady is...?"

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Ai Haibara introduced herself, "Hello Inspector Megure, I'm a distant relative of Higashino-nii, and I'm temporarily staying at Professor Agasa's house."

Megure looked completely bewildered. "You're Higashino's relative's child, and you're temporarily staying at Professor Agasa's house???"

Higashino Ning gave an awkward smile. "Well... after some careful research, I realized that I'm actually related to Professor Agasa in some way. Anyway, that's not the point. The point is my bonus... Inspector, I wonder if the bonus has arrived yet?"

Inspector Megure didn't really bother with these seemingly complicated and absurd family relationships. He took an envelope from a drawer and said, "The bonus arrived this morning."

As he spoke, he pushed the envelope forward a bit against the table, indicating that Higashino Ning could take it. Then he immediately added, "By the way, I heard from Brother Shiratori that he specially applied for an extra bonus for you, and you should go to him to collect it."

"However, he's already busy preparing for the press conference. You can go see him this afternoon, or wait until after the holiday."

Megure pushed his chair back with his bottom, quite pleased. "Now our police force is much more comfortable; the pressure from public opinion is almost zero."

"Thanks to you this time."

Higashino Ning exchanged pleasantries with the other person while secretly pocketing the heavy envelope.

It feels reassuring to have this money in my hand!

Moreover, Shiratori Ninzaburo even applied for an extra bonus for him, which was a wonderful surprise.

Haibara Aiko could feel Higashino Ning's joy just by standing next to him.

She couldn't help but chuckle, "Silly boy, you should wait until you get home to be happy. But you're surprisingly good."

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Chapter 24 Do You Want to Be My Child?

Leave the Metropolitan Police Department.

Higashino Ning held the envelope between his index finger and thumb, showing it off in front of Ai Haibara. "Tell me, what do you want to eat? We need to celebrate properly today."

He didn't want to celebrate; he just wanted to take Ai Haibara out for some good food.

I've heard that eating delicious food helps heal inner wounds. — He knew Ai Haibara had cried last night, and he knew why she had cried.

Since Ai Haibara chose to come to him while she was heartbroken, he naturally wanted to comfort her in his own way.

Unfortunately, Ai Haibara insisted that she only needed to eat simple food.

So, a Japanese-British mixed-race person and a Chinese-Japanese mixed-race... no, Higashino Ning didn't have a soul-transmigration, he is Chinese!

In short... they ate Indian food in Japan.

There is no Ganges water here, nor is there Masala (optional).

The authentic Indian restaurant managed to create a delicious curry that suited the local tastes, earning rave reviews from the group of young women.

Indian roti dipped in curry is actually quite delicious. There was a roti that was as long as a face, and Higashino Ning insisted on ordering four more, which made Ai Haibara look astonished.

She was already full after eating only half a roti.

Let's take a break, pay the bill, and leave.

After hesitating for a moment, Ai Haibara suggested leaving, "Since you have something to do this afternoon, I'll head back first."

She'd better avoid anything like press conferences or news briefings.

Wandering around the city is enough; going on TV is a bit too arrogant.

Dongye Ning didn't try to stop him. "Okay, then I'll call you a car."

Ai Haibara said she could take the train home, but the younger one can't win against the older one.

Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Ai Haibara brushed aside the strands of hair that were obstructing her vision. "I'm leaving now. Make sure you do well at the press conference this afternoon."

Higashino Ning nodded.

The car started and began to move.

Just as Ai Haibara was about to close the window.

Higashino Ning suddenly spoke.