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

"But the people from the Japanese delivery company haven't arrived yet. It's been an hour and a half, enough time for me to play a dozen games and surrender."

Qi Ming checked the time, ordered a plate of pastries, and idly organized his game backpack.

He is doing something important, but it's not something heinous.

Activate singer's secondary career.

After leaving school, Qi Ming dialed the number on the note Vermouth had given him, hoping to get it done as soon as possible.

Qi Ming couldn't help but admire how well Vermouth maintained her public persona.

The station manager on the other end of the phone was overjoyed when he heard Chris Vineyard's name mentioned.

……

Qi Ming waited for the staff at the convenience store to organize his backpack.

For some inexplicable reason, the number of people at this open-air cafe suddenly increased, and at the same time, the surrounding noise became louder and louder.

"Miss Hongzi, please let me have another piece. I'll do anything you want!"

"Oh ho ho ho, since that's the case, how about you become my slave?"

"Of course, Miss Akako! From today onwards, I'm your dog!"

"Oh ho ho ho, that's a good boy/girl, but dogs can't eat chocolate."

"Oh? Miss Hongzi, please, let me have just one more piece!"

I feel like I just heard something outrageous...

Qi Ming closed his backpack and squinted at the growing crowd around him.

Are you having a promotion? Everything for 9.9?

But what were those sounds just now? Chocolate and dogs?

Qi Ming looked at the circle that had gathered in front of him.

Regardless of age or gender, everyone wore a strange expression on their faces, as if they were bewitched, raising their hands as if waiting for someone's favor.

If it weren't for the legal system and national structure here, Qi Ming would hardly not suspect that he had stumbled into a drug addict group in a free country.

Or perhaps it's a gathering of abnormal humans.

Qi Ming stuffed the last piece of pastry into his mouth, stood up, and squeezed into the circle.

It's human nature to join in the fun, especially since this is a game.

The sudden gathering of so many NPCs must have triggered some kind of extraordinary event.

"Could you please move aside for a moment? You're welcome."

Qi Ming grabbed a person by the back of the neck and then threw him behind him with a little force.

He then repeated this process until he squeezed into the center of the circle, where he also spotted a girl standing right in the center.

The girl looked to be around the same age as Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki. She was beautiful, and Qi Ming could even temporarily rank her in the top three in the game.

The girl was holding a plate of heart-shaped chocolates, and judging from the people's infatuated expressions, it was clear that the reason they had gathered here was because of this plate of chocolates.

"This gentleman is quite strong. Does he really want my Akako-sama's chocolate?"

The girl had obviously also seen the people who had been flying around in the air. When she saw Qi Ming approaching, she covered her mouth and giggled.

Qi Ming's lips twitched involuntarily.

Lady Akako? How could someone be so shameless?

"Hello Hongzi, my name is Qi Mingbaba. Let's be more friendly, you can just call me Baba."

The girl squinted and forced a smile; it was clear she was somewhat annoyed.

After all, the pronunciation of "baba" seems to mean "father" in most countries.

"...Hehe, this gentleman really loves to joke."

The girl calmed down slightly, and a smile returned to her face.

"My name is Koizumi Akako. I recently opened a dessert shop and came here specifically to do a tasting and promotion, to collect everyone's suggestions, and to adjust the flavors."

Koizumi Akako's words immediately drew responses from those around her.

"No need for adjustments! Lady Akako's chocolate is divine!"

"I am Lady Akako's dog!"

Qi Ming felt numb from the noise around him.

Perhaps it wasn't just his head that was numb; maybe the plate of chocolates in the woman's hand was also making things even more numb.

"Never mind, you're welcome. But as for you, I suggest you turn yourself in as soon as possible; this is illegal."

Hearing Qi Ming's unwavering refusal, Koizumi Akako was stunned for a moment, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

"What? You don't want my chocolate?"

Upon hearing Koizumi Akako's words, Qi Ming could no longer hold back.

He pointed to the group of passersby around him who were all staring at him like perverts and complained.

"...Girls, anyone who sees this group of people getting really hyped up next to them would think something's wrong, right?"

"Did you mix a little chocolate into a pile of hemp?"

Hearing Qi Ming say this, Koizumi Akako was not dissatisfied, but the people around her started to make a fuss.

"What are you saying! Lady Akako's chocolate is the best in the world!"

"Exactly! I think you're the one who's obsessed! How can someone not be interested in Lady Akako's chocolate!"

"..."

understood.

Qi Ming finally understood.

This is a trap mission!

These people are shills hired by this woman!

They were responsible for urging and teasing the woman to eat chocolate, or after she ate it, the woman would demand a high price, and if she didn't pay, she would be beaten up by the group!

Or maybe they put anesthetic inside, and after knocking me out, the woman took me to some shady clinic to get a kidney transplant under the cover of the crowd!

Qi Ming's face grew increasingly grim. Just as he was about to pull out his gun to tell them what the truth was, Koizumi Akako suddenly spoke up.

"Enough, quiet down."

Koizumi Akako's voice was no longer as gentle as before; instead, it was full of authority.

After she finished speaking, the previously boisterous crowd fell silent, staring blankly at Koizumi Akako.

"This is none of your business. Go back now."

Koizumi Akako continued, and as if her words were law, everyone nodded and left in unison.

"..."

Seeing the absurd scene before him, Qi Ming knew that his previous guess was wrong.

It should be said that it's half wrong; at least this person is definitely a shill.

After the crowd left, only he and Qi Ming remained.

Koizumi Akako smiled sweetly at Qi Ming.

"Sir, please try a piece. You can see them all; they're all taste buds and can't offer any suggestions for improvement."

“Sir, you look quite extraordinary; you must have excellent taste.”

Hmm~ That sounds nice. I'm a person with good taste.

How could I be so bad? That young girl has such good taste, how could she possibly drug me?

Qi Ming pointed to the chocolate and asked:

"Is your chocolate kept sweet?"

"Oh ho ho ho, of course, this is my masterpiece."

Koizumi Akako let out that same neurotic laughter as before.

Qi Ming thought for a moment, then grabbed a handful of chocolates and stuffed them into his mouth, making Koizumi Akako's eyelids twitch involuntarily.

If you eat this much at once, you'll be sick of the taste later.

However, just as Qi Ming was chewing, Koizumi Akako lowered her head and revealed a mysterious smile.

"But don't worry, eat as much as you want. The more you eat, the better the effect. Soon you'll become my eternal slave, hehehe~"