Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

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The two continued on their way home, and Qi Ming didn't bother to look around for any potential threats.

Speaking of which, Ai Haibara also has a danger warning function for affection levels.

If there is any real danger, it can be reported to him in real time.

There's no need to pretend to be so cautious.

However, just as the two were about to go home, they passed a flower shop on the street.

A young man with dark skin, wearing a white apron, was tending to several pots of flowers placed outside the shop.

Upon seeing Ai Haibara and Qi Ming approaching, he put down the vase and suddenly spoke.

"Little boy, would you like to buy your girlfriend a bouquet of flowers?"

"??"

Qi Ming paused, his expression immediately changing drastically.

This person just said something incredible.

Although he knew that this country was quite open-minded, both in its fictional setting and in reality...

But it's actually opened up like this?!

Qi Ming immediately dialed the police.

"Hello, is this the police? There's someone suspected of peddling pornography at Tian Tian Flower Shop. Please lead a team immediately..."

"Hey, little friend, have you misunderstood something?"

The young man quickly stopped him, then swiftly explained:

"I meant female friends, not what you think it means!"

Qi Ming put down his phone, paused for a moment, and then picked it up again.

“He’s talking to us about physical health now, and it’s going to be dangerous if you don’t come soon.”

"..."

The young man fell silent.

One instance of extroversion led to a lifetime of introversion.

Then the young man said calmly.

"Want to buy flowers?"

Qi Ming hung up the phone, looking at him with displeasure.

"If that's what you meant, you should have said so earlier. What's wrong with you?"

"...Hehe, I was presumptuous."

The young man silently wiped his forehead, and after a long while, he said:

"I'm really sorry to have caused you all to misunderstand. Actually, I just graduated from university and I'm currently working part-time at a flower shop."

The young man gave an awkward laugh.

"I just arrived this morning, but I haven't made a single sale yet, so I called you over hoping you could help me get one."

After saying that, the young man showed the two of them the employee badge hanging around his neck.

Hirose Ichi.

"A recent college graduate?"

Qi Ming stared intently at Hirose Hajime, then asked.

What's your major?

"Uh, physics."

Do you plan to take the postgraduate entrance exam?

"No, um.

"..."

Qi Ming sighed again, then whispered to Ai Haibara.

However, what Qi Ming thought was a quiet whisper still reached Hirose Hajime's ears.

"See? This is the end for ordinary college students. Physics majors are now doing sales."

“After a while, he will go to work in education and training, then after the education and training industry is hit hard, he will do part-time work, and finally go to work in a factory. His life was actually over when he was in college.”

"..."

Ai Haibara and Hirose Kazuya in front of her were both rendered speechless.

Although they felt that Qi Ming's words did not conform to the current reality, deep down they seemed to be telling them that this was the truth.

"Haha, there's nothing I can do about it. This is all the work I can do for now."

Hirose Hajime scratched his head awkwardly and glanced at Qi Ming and Ai Haibara.

Suddenly, he spoke a name to the two of them.

"Qi Ming".

After saying that, Hirose Hajime stopped talking and carefully observed the expressions of the two of them.

The girl named Ai Haibara's eyes changed slightly for a moment.

The emotion seemed to be surprise.

Then Hirose saw that Ai Haibara actually glanced at the boy next to her.

Hirose felt a little strange.

She clearly said Qi Ming's name, so why was she looking at Qi Bulaiming?

"What do you want me to do?"

Before Hirose could observe Qi Ming's expression, Qi Ming unexpectedly responded directly.

Hirose was somewhat bewildered by Qi Ming's move.

But seeing Qi Ming's expression, he had a very bad feeling.

However, he then smiled calmly again:

"It's nothing. I just think this little girl looks familiar. She seems to resemble the sister of Qi Ming, the singer who appeared on TV before."

A blue light flashed in Qi Ming's eyes, and his gaze faltered slightly.

Then, with ill intent, he said to Hirose Hajime:

"You look familiar to me. You seem to resemble that murderous police officer, Rei Furuya, who appeared on TV before."

"..."

Hirose's pupils contracted sharply, and he stared at Qi Ming in horror.

In the exchange of glances, the two had already seen each other clearly.

Sometimes I really feel like you're a persistent nuisance.

Qi Ming sighed, ignored Hirose Hajime, and left the street with Ai Haibara.

……

"That person just now seemed a bit off."

Ai Haibara glanced at Hirose Hajime, who was still standing behind her, and whispered to Qi Ming.

Qi Ming nodded.

“Something’s definitely not right. That person is Bourbon.”

"Oh...what?!"

Ai Haibara nodded slightly at first, then exclaimed in surprise.

"How did you tell?"

Ai Haibara was indeed somewhat puzzled.

Even though the other party was disguised, Vermouth could still sense the dark aura emanating from them.

Bourbon, though actually an undercover agent, had at least been a member of that organization, yet she didn't notice anything amiss.

If he hadn't mentioned Qi Ming's name in front of the two of them, Ai Haibara would have really thought that this person was just an ordinary working man.

"Humph."

Qi Ming smirked and pointed to his eyes.

"Any disguise he makes is useless against my righteous eyes."

Actually, it would have been fine if Amuro Tooru hadn't revealed his name; Qi Ming wouldn't have bothered scanning the information and risking further eye strain.

But his probing question was like writing "something's wrong with me" all over his face.

Upon closer inspection, it's clear that there is indeed a problem.

It's that persistent Bourbon again.

"..."

Seeing Qi Ming suddenly acting awkwardly, Ai Haibara glared at him in annoyance.

"...So that guy was after me too?"

Qi Ming glanced at the panel, which still only listed Vermouth as the only person on it.

"No, I guess they're after me."

Qi Ming stroked his chin and began to speak.

He had been wanted and eliminated many times before, but no one came looking for him after that. Amuro Tooru actually came looking for him again.

I guess it's because he's a main character?

Haiyuan sighed.

"He was just testing you at first, and you immediately admitted your identity? Won't that make him keep an eye on you again?"

Qi Ming answered confidently.

"What are you hiding? I'm upright and honest, I stand tall and sit upright, while he, the murderous policeman, is the one who should be hiding his identity—a sewer rat!"

Ai Haibara was speechless.

"So, what are you going to do next?"

"Um……"

Qi Ming glanced back at the now-empty flower shop, then took out his phone.

"It's no longer fun playing with him."

“Since he complained about me last time, I’ll complain about him this time too.”

Ai Haibara was taken aback.

Complain?

beep-

The phone rang twice, and soon a deep voice came through the speakerphone.

"Hey?"

Even though Ai Haibara had become somewhat desensitized, she still couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart when she heard Gin's voice.

Then Qi Ming continued.

"Old Qin, tell Rum Bourbon has been found. He's seeking revenge on me. You must seek justice for me!"