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

"So, this matter is now perfectly resolved, right?"

Kogoro Mouri stretched, and for some reason, he felt a sense of unreality.

Well, it's a bit too easy, isn't it?

Kaito Kid didn't steal the Egg of Memories. Although someone died, nothing else seemed to happen.

Something's not right... but whatever, as long as everything's alright.

However, Qi Ming, the MVP of this incident, sensed that something was wrong.

Pu Siqinglan was killed too early, which resulted in the later major scenes being completely cut.

If Pu Siqinglan were still alive, she would set fire to the castle, steal the Egg of Memories, and get rid of everyone.

However, since the murderer was already gone, their next journey went surprisingly smoothly.

Qi Ming felt that next time, he should review the entire process before deciding when to take action.

Hmm, but that's not right either.

If Urashi Seiran really burns down the castle, then Kōsaka Natsumi won't need to worry about its maintenance anymore!

She no longer needs to pay for the castle, but the organization's mascot might be in danger!

Indeed, it was a good thing to get rid of Pu Siqinglan early on.

"Everyone, if it's alright, would you like to stay here for the night?"

After returning to the castle from the double underground chambers, Natsumi Kosaka glanced at the darkening sky and addressed the group.

"Won't this be a disturbance?"

"No, no, everyone has helped me so much, I would feel bad if I didn't treat them well."

Natsumi Kosaka looked at the butler, who smiled and nodded.

He takes care of the rooms in the castle every day, and there are enough ingredients, so entertaining guests is not a problem at all.

"Please don't refuse, it's more lively with more people. Please follow me to choose a room."

Faced with the two men's kindness, Ran Mouri and the others gladly accepted and followed the butler upstairs to choose their rooms.

……

After everyone had chosen their rooms, the butler left to prepare dinner, while Kogoro Mouri happily drank the red wine that Natsumi Kosaka had brought in the lobby.

dong dong——

A knock sounded on the door, and Ai Haibara and Qi Ming, who were in the room, looked towards the door.

"Is Mr. Qi Ming here? May we come in?"

Ran Mouri's voice came from outside the door, and Qi Ming responded.

"come in."

As the door opened, Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki entered the room.

Sonoko Suzuki glanced at Ai Haibara, who was sitting on a single sofa reading a book, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Xiao Ai is really attached to Mr. Qi Ming. Every time she goes out to play, she stays with Mr. Qi Ming."

"..."

Ai Haibara blushed slightly and raised the book a little higher to cover her face.

To be honest, she still shares a room with Qi Ming.

It used to be because she had a trauma related to the organization, but now...

It seems I've gotten used to it.

Qi Ming asked the two of them curiously:

"What happened?"

"Nothing much, just came over for a chat."

Ran Mouri waved her hand, leaned closer to Ai Haibara, and asked with a smile:

"By the way, Ai, I heard from the teacher that you guys will also be coming to our school's campus festival this Friday?

Ai Haibara nodded slightly.

"Yes, I'll come with my brother that day."

Sonoko Suzuki paused for a moment, then tilted her head in confusion.

"Ai's school is coming to visit too? How come I didn't know?"

"Sonoko, pay attention in class."

Sonoko Suzuki unconsciously shifted her shoulders slightly, as if to divert attention from the awkwardness. She looked at Qi Ming and said:

"Hey Mr. Qi Ming, you can bring Ai to see our play then!"

"Our class has prepared an amazing play this time!"

"A stage play..."

Qi Ming squinted.

Plays are the most boring part of school festivals.

"That's right, we were actually thinking of opening a maid café in our class..."

Qi Ming slapped the table and solemnly said:

"Please pull the play from the theater and then open a maid café!"

"..."

Seeing Qi Ming's eyes light up, Ai Haibara couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.

Could you please not reveal your fantasies in front of JK?

Ran Mouri smiled a little shyly.

"I'm sorry, but our request has been rejected because there are just too many classes trying to open maid cafes."

Despite saying that, a hint of relief still flashed in Ran Mouri's eyes.

The activities each class prepares for the school festival are decided by a vote within the class.

With more men than women, the boys would definitely win in a vote.

Thankfully, the maid café was already full, otherwise Ran Mouri would have been incredibly embarrassed to wear a maid outfit on the school festival day.

Qi Ming was not disappointed upon hearing this; his eyes, however, shone even brighter.

Too many classes want to open maid cafes...

Well done! It seems that most students at their school know how to attract attention!

"Ugh."

Ai Haibara glanced at Qi Ming's expression, and even without asking him, she knew what he was thinking.

Ai Haibara looked at Sonoko Suzuki and asked, "...What kind of play are you going to perform in?"

Sonoko Suzuki smiled and said with considerable pride.

"It's a completely original play, and we're promoting it as even more moving than Romeo and Juliet!"

Upon hearing this, Ai Haibara was momentarily at a loss for words, before calmly replying:

"...I wish you a successful performance."

"Thank you."

As expected of the heiress of the Suzuki Group, she knows how to generate buzz.

A play even more moving than Romeo and Juliet, created by students.

If Shakespeare knew, I wonder if he would be pleased in the afterlife or so angry that he would lift the lid of his coffin and start cursing at Sonoko Suzuki.

Ai Haibara has a feeling that there will be a lot of people posting negative comments online...

Qi Ming also returned from his fantasy world and casually asked:

Can you give us a spoiler about the plot of your play?

"Hmm... It's a secret! Anyway, Mr. Qi Ming, you'll find out when you come to see it."

Sonoko Suzuki shook her finger, her smile never fading.

Judging from her proud demeanor, she probably also participated in part of the script's production.

Sonoko Suzuki continued:

All I can say is that this play is about a mysterious black knight and a princess of a kingdom.

"Wow, Sri Lanka is number one."

Qi Ming and Ai Haibara clapped their hands simultaneously, their faces expressionless.

What a clichéd female-oriented novel.

It would be more interesting to change it to a story about a kingdom beggar and a noble princess who have to tell their untold secrets.

"By the way, Mr. Qi Ming, is Miss Miyano able to come this time?"

Ran Mouri suddenly asked Qi Ming something.

Qi Ming glanced at Ai Haibara and shook his head.

"She probably can't come; she's been quite busy with work lately."

Then, Qi Ming sighed again.

"She might be very busy during this period, and I even suspect that she might have come out as gay."

"..."

Ai Haibara's fists tightened a little.

Could you make fun of yourself next time when she's not around?