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

A stand-alone Western-style house at 4-24 Beikacho.

The girl lying on the bed had her long eyelashes flutter slightly before she opened her eyes and woke up.

"Was it because of that medicine? She actually fainted."

Ai Haibara yawned, then raised her hands.

Small and very cute.

I wish it were all a dream...

Ai Haibara threw off the blanket covering her, revealing that the oversized clothes she wore when she shrank were gone.

Instead, she wore light pink pajamas that fit her perfectly.

Ai Haibara blushed.

This must have been changed by Qi Ming, which means she was seen naked?

Ai Haibara took a deep breath.

It's okay. I'm just a kid now. I'll keep a calm mind. Just keep a calm mind.

It was still night outside the window, and the rain was still falling, so it seemed she hadn't been asleep for long.

Strange, I wasn't in good condition before I fainted, and I had some pain in various parts of my body, so how did I recover so quickly?

Ai Haibara clenched her little fists with some confusion, but she felt better than ever before.

Because I'm younger now?

Ai Haibara pushed open the door.

Perhaps Qi Ming had considered this in advance, as lights were turned on in the corridor and in each room, and soothing music was playing from the speakers in the corners.

Qi Ming seems surprisingly considerate?

No, it seems he was very attentive before, during the time he was monitoring me.

However, I later got used to ignoring his incomprehensible words and actions.

Ai Haibara wandered around here with some curiosity.

The house was large, but also very empty, and walking around here inexplicably gave Ai Haibara a sense of loneliness.

Doesn't Qi Ming feel lonely living alone in such a big house?

"Senior Sister Bay, are you serious?!"

Just as Ai Haibara was thinking of taking a stroll in the kitchen, she suddenly heard Qi Ming's excited shout coming from the half-closed door upstairs.

Ai Haibara frowned slightly.

Who is the senior figure behind Bayonetta?

Who are Qi Ming's seniors in the public eye?

And "Sister Bei" sounds like she's a woman.

Ai Haibara climbed the stairs to Qi Ming's room and peeked out to eavesdrop.

Huh? Why would I eavesdrop?

……

Qi Ming seems to always have the habit of keeping the speakerphone on, and this time was no exception. The phone quickly responded.

"...Why don't you change how you address me? Just call me by my code name."

However, upon hearing the female voice coming from the other end of the phone, Ai Haibara's pupils suddenly contracted.

The voice sounded familiar; she felt like she had heard it before.

But why did she feel a strange sense of fear?

Ai Haibara pressed her body even closer to the wall, her small hands tightly gripping the corner of her clothes.

"Oh? What a nice way to address you! You're surnamed Bei, you're older, and you're my senior."

Qi Ming replied, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.

"...Don't you Chinese have a saying that goes 'Respect teachers and value their teachings'?"

Hey, this hot female teacher is surprisingly old-fashioned.

Qi Ming sighed deeply.

"Okay, okay, then can I keep the large font?"

"Grandmaster Vermouth."

Vermouth?!

Ai Haibara felt a jolt, her body reacting as if she were experiencing withdrawal symptoms, her hands gripping her collar tightly in discomfort.

Upon hearing this code name, a terrifying, blurry figure flashed through Ai Haibara's mind.

why?

Why is Qi Ming on the phone with Vermouth?

They even call her "Teacher Vermouth"?

Ai Haibara involuntarily took two steps back.

She had clearly decided to stop doubting Qi Ming, but at this moment her heart began to waver again.

However, her excitement did not last long.

The next sentence Qi Ming said to Vermouth instantly dispelled her fear.

They were even a little confused.

"Teacher Da, it's decided then! Use your connections to pave the way for your student!"

"Let me pursue my dream in the singing world!"

……

Qi Ming felt that he had really found the right person.

Who would have thought that the teacher I took in was actually a female celebrity? A pretty big one at that?

He should make good use of it and use the identity of a singer as a cover.

Although Qi Ming's singing is only at a karaoke level, he has props.

It's not a problem to simply implant a high-tech prosthetic in the throat for real-time sound adjustment.

As for lyrics and composition, it's even simpler. Just copy all the songs you remember from real life, and if you run out of songs, let the system AI process them. Perfect.

Moreover, he created a new way to play, which greatly increased the fun.

"Hmm? Little Grey, what are you doing standing outside? Have you rested enough?"

Qi Ming stretched and happened to see brown hair peeking out from under the door, so he asked curiously.

Upon hearing Qi Ming's address, Ai Haibara walked into the room, put her hands on her hips, and glared at him in one smooth motion.

"Could you please stop using that term? It's so childish."

Seeing Ai Haibara's demeanor, Qi Ming was somewhat dazed and couldn't help but say, "It's just like her, so much like her."

Ai Haibara's appearance is modeled after Shiho Miyano, and her current expression is exactly the same as Shiho Miyano's.

Ai Haibara sensed something was wrong when she saw Qi Ming's gaze.

Oh no, she seems to have unconsciously replied to Qi Ming using her usual habits!

Ai Haibara's little brain worked up a quick thought, and she immediately put on a well-behaved smile.

"Brother Qi Ming, I'm not a child anymore. Can you call me by a normal name?"

Qi Ming was taken aback.

Hey, he doesn't look quite like it when he smiles.

However, it seems his guess about Ai Haibara was correct.

This little guy must have some kind of bipolar disorder; his emotions just keep changing!

...Perhaps it's also because she's intelligent and a bit precocious?

"Alright, from now on I'll call you Ai-chan."

Qi Ming smiled and then waved to Ai Haibara.

Ai Haibara walked forward with her hands behind her back, looking puzzled. At his prompting, she sat down next to Qi Ming, her face slightly flushed.

"Is there a problem?"

Qi Ming gestured as if to whisper and said softly.

"Ai-chan, do you know what your brother does?"

No, I don't know.

"Hehe." Qi Ming smiled mysteriously, then inexplicably produced a guitar.

"Actually, I'm a famous singer!"

Rather than waiting for Ai to ask herself, Qi Ming felt it was better to say it first.

Let me show you just how awesome my status is!

“Oh, that’s amazing.”

Ai Haibara clapped her hands in a show of feigned support, her face expressionless.

What kind of trouble is this guy up to now?

And speaking of which, if a strange child suddenly asks you to adopt him, you just accept it without any curiosity or hesitation? You accept it so readily?

However, Ai Haibara could guess Qi Ming's reason for making up the fact that he was a singer—to give himself a sense of security.

Ai Haibara is now completely certain that Qi Ming is a gentle and kind person.

If he can pretend in front of adults, then he will definitely reveal his true nature in front of a child.

And now the facts are right before our eyes.

He is very considerate and gentle.

Ai Haibara once again felt that her thoughts during Qi Ming's phone call with Vermouth were somewhat dark.

Perhaps I could trust Qi Ming more.

Ai Haibara's affection level has increased.