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

Teitan School, Class 1-B.

Even before the school bell rang, the children were already happily running around, chatting, and playing.

Of course, what we saw most often was people copying each other's homework.

This is normal.

After all, we had a holiday yesterday at noon, so if there were no classes, the amount of homework would definitely be doubled.

"Ah, good morning, Haibara-san!"

When Ayumi Mitsuhiko Genta saw Ai Haibara enter the classroom, he quickly waved and greeted her.

"Good morning."

Ai Haibara greeted them, but as soon as she sat down, the three of them moved closer to her.

Although their overly extroverted nature can be a bit annoying in some ways.

But I have to say it's really great to have a classmate with this kind of personality in school.

After all, it doesn't matter what grade level.

It usually takes transfer students about half a year to make friends and integrate into the class.

"By the way, Haibara-san, we need to explain about how we caught Qi Ming cheating on you with other women yesterday!"

Ai Haibara looked at Ayumi with some confusion.

"Mischief? What mischief?"

"It's about what happened yesterday when we saw Brother Qi Ming with those two women!"

"Oh, he came back and explained it to me. That woman was his, a work partner."

Ai Haibara replied casually, her eyes unconsciously glancing at Ayumi.

Where did this kid learn those words? He's even messing around with women...

Are kids these days so precocious?

It's definitely because I've watched too many melodramatic TV dramas.

Wait a minute.

Ai Haibara realized what Ayumi had said and asked curiously:

"You just said, two women?"

"Uh-huh."

Ayumi nodded, then smiled and explained after a moment:

"We saw it after we followed Brother Qi Ming after you left, but the other one must be Brother Qi Ming's work partner."

Mitsuhiko and Genta exchanged a glance and confirmed it.

"Yes, we only realized it later. We never expected that the beautiful lady was Yoko Okino!"

"Actually, if Ayumi hadn't told us today, we wouldn't have known that Brother Qiming had actually joined Daily Delivery!"

"I heard he also has connections with those internationally famous movie stars Chris Vineyard and Sharon Vineyard!"

The group chatted away, one sentence after another, making Ai Haibara feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.

Yoko Okino?

Chris Vineyard and Sharon Vineyard?

Ai Haibara's eyes squinted involuntarily.

She only heard Qi Ming talk about the pharaoh sorceress, but didn't hear him mention anything about Yoko Okino or Vineyard...

Hmm? A work partner?

Ai Haibara's expression changed.

She inexplicably recalled what she had overheard when Qi Ming and Vermouth were on the phone that day.

Qi Ming asked Vermouth to help him pursue his dream of entering the entertainment industry.

In other words, Qi Ming wasn't joking last time; he really wanted to become a singer.

And Vermouth really did help him make the connection?

Ai Haibara stroked her chin.

Yoko Okino can be ruled out.

Ai Haibara knows this name.

She's an idol singer, and I heard she's a top star on Nichiri TV.

I often see this person in fashion magazines when I'm at home.

So... one of Chris Vineyard and that Sharon Vineyard might be Vermouth in disguise?

Ai Haibara felt as if she had discovered some incredible truth.

But is this guy really going to debut?

No way?

The group talked for a while.

The classroom door opened, and Conan entered the classroom.

However, Conan's expression didn't look too good at this moment.

He is still thinking about the two names Qi Ming used to address him back then.

Good morning, Conan. Are you alright?

"Conan, are you alright now?"

"Haha, it's nothing, it's just that the doctor's eye drops were bad. Washing my eyes will fix it."

Conan responded to his friends' concern, and couldn't help but apologize to Professor Agasa again in his heart.

Upon seeing Ai Haibara surrounded by three people, Conan's eyes lit up, and he went over to greet them.

Good morning, Haibara-san.

"..."

Ai Haibara did not respond, but took her textbook out of her bag and placed it on the table.

He really is a difficult kid to get along with.

Conan was in an awkward situation.

He had an idea.

Although it's not convenient for me to get close to Qi Ming right now, after all, that person is just too unpredictable.

But his sister works at their school!

I'm sure I can learn more about Qi Ming through his sister!

"Conan, it must have been you who scared Haibara yesterday."

"Haha, yes, it's the doctor. If it weren't for his eye drops, I would have been fine."

Conan was on the verge of tears.

What do you mean I scared her?

It was clearly her brother who confused me!

"But Haibara-san, Qi Ming-nii is so good to you. He came to take you to school again today."

Ayumi suddenly said to Ai Haibara with a hint of envy.

"……Thanks."

Ai Haibara found it difficult to speak.

She'd rather not go to school looking like that, right?

"But being a singer is such a free profession, my parents went to work in the morning and didn't have time to take me."

Yuan Tai asked curiously.

Ai Haibara hesitated for a moment and then shook her head: "My brother is quite famous now, so he can decide his own work hours and content."

"Huh?"

Conan frowned, realizing that things were not so simple, and immediately interrupted.

He scratched his head, looking somewhat puzzled.

"But it's so strange, I couldn't find any information about Brother Qi Ming online."

"If he were really that famous, I should be able to find him online."

Ai Haibara glared at Conan, clearly annoyed.

Although his identity was fake to begin with, and he probably would have resigned by now that he knew his true identity.

But is it really okay for you to say your brother is a nobody in front of me, your so-called sister?

"Conan, did you search for the wrong name?"

"Brother Qi Ming is very famous in China, and he's currently collaborating with Nippon Mai.

While Ai Haibara was still trying to come up with a good explanation, Ayumi stepped in to save face.

Conan was dumbfounded.

"Ayumi, where did you see this news?"

"I saw it on the entertainment news, it was even the headline! I even took a picture of it yesterday!"

Ayumi took out her phone and opened the photo album.

That was a news item and accompanying picture from the entertainment section of the computer.

The accompanying photo shows Yoko Okino and Qi Ming clinking glasses and smiling.

The caption above the image reads in large letters: "[Famous Chinese singer Killing joins Nichibukai]"

Ai Haibara's eyes flickered involuntarily.

Is this guy really that high-profile, or is he making headlines in the entertainment section?

And the fact that members of a criminal organization are actually in the entertainment industry is just too surreal...

Ai Haibara suddenly fell silent at this point.

It doesn't seem magical at all; on the contrary, it feels somewhat realistic.

Vermouth is one of them, and she's even an international superstar.

but……

Ai Haibara looked at the caption on the photo again.

Killing.

My dear brother, you could even use Kylin as your stage name!

Using this name, are you so afraid that the detective next to me won't know you're a Killerman?