Conan: No, why aren't you following the script?

However, no matter what, Ai Haibara did not fall into fear and despair as originally expected.

This is a good thing for Kitagawa Isao, indicating that his current change plan is working very well, and Ai Haibara's mental state is much better than before.

He was very satisfied with this.

After quickly finishing their meal, Ai Haibara went back to her room to do her homework, while Isao Kitagawa pretended to design his own detective advertisement flyer.

To ensure that his source of funds would not be suspected, he would occasionally take on small cases that occurred in the neighborhood, competing with Kogoro Mouri for business.

Although most of them are cases involving catching cats and dogs...

Just as he was concentrating on writing the lettering on the flyer beautifully.

Ai Haibara suddenly pushed open the door and came out of her room.

"Oh, right," the little girl pursed her lips, speaking somewhat awkwardly, "Actually, back at school, Edogawa and the others asked me if we had time since Professor Agasa is taking everyone camping in the countryside tomorrow..."

At this point, Ai Haibara glanced at the promotional flyer that Kitagawa Isao was working on halfway through, "Actually, I didn't want to tell you about this, because Kitagawa-nii, aren't you very busy lately? So I just..."

"I'm fine with it. It's a rare weekend, and it would be wonderful to take you out in the countryside to relax. But..."

"Just what?"

"But why didn't you mention this during dinner, Ai? Could it be..." Kitagawa Isao suddenly stroked his chin with feigned seriousness, then looked at Haibara Ai with a playful expression.

"Could it be that you accidentally forgot about this, Ai?"

"How, how is it possible!"

Hearing this, Ai Haibara blushed and quickly denied it, "How could I forget something so important! I just saw that you seemed really busy lately, Kitagawa-nii, so I... Anyway, are you sure you really have time tomorrow?"

“Of course, I always have plenty of time,” Kitagawa Isao smiled and emphasized, “especially when I’m out with you, Ai. I always have time.”

"baffling!"

Hastily uttering those words, Ai Haibara snorted coldly under Kitagawa Isao's mocking gaze and fled back to her room.

……

For some reason, she didn't want to involve this kind young detective at first.

However, she is now gradually getting used to spending time with Kitagawa Isao.

She hadn't really forgotten Professor Agasa's invitation during dinner; in fact, Conan Edogawa had said something else to her before that invitation.

"I still don't have any leads on Mr. Kitagawa's matter. In any case, regardless of whether this guy is a member of the organization or not, you'd better move out of his house as soon as possible. Haibara, you should understand that this is our fate. We must bear the consequences of the organization alone and absolutely cannot drag innocent people into this."

"Anyway, there are still empty rooms in Professor Agasa's house. You can move in with him. Otherwise, who knows what might happen in the future? Kitagawa Isao... that guy is really too strange. I always feel something is off about him."

Faced with Conan Edogawa's suggestion, Ai Haibara naturally refused without hesitation.

But after calming down, she realized that what the other person said made some sense.

Ai Haibara felt that her thoughts were very conflicted. On the one hand, she did not want to involve Kitagawa Isao in her struggle with the organization, but on the other hand, she was reluctant to give up the peaceful life she was living with Kitagawa Isao.

She had gradually adapted to this ordinary lifestyle without realizing it, getting up, washing up, eating, and doing housework every day...

Just like an ordinary girl, she fully enjoys her ordinary life every day.

What people fear most is never losing everything, but rather losing what they have gained.

Not wanting to lose the ordinariness she currently possessed, Ai Haibara, back in her room, kept trying to convince herself.

Ultimately, still without a definite answer, Ai Haibara, still dressed, gradually drifted off to sleep.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Awakened by the blinding sunlight streaming through the curtains, Ai Haibara, still half asleep, rubbed her eyes. After checking the time on her phone, she quickly got up and ran to the bathroom to wash up.

They then forcibly woke Kitagawa Isao up. After a quick breakfast, the two drove to Professor Agasa's house right on time.

"I'm sorry, Doctor, we're late today."

Opening the door, Kitagawa Isao apologized to Professor Agasa and the Junior Detective League members who were already in place.

He had actually set an alarm, but when he woke up, he found that Ai Haibara, who always gets up early, had her door closed today, which made Kitagawa Isao mistakenly think that it was still early.

So he went back to his room and took a nap, which led to the scene that is now unfolding.

Fortunately, nothing went wrong. After comforting the two of them for a few moments, Professor Agasa began loading the camping supplies into the car.

Seeing this, Kitagawa Isao, with great insight, stepped forward to help.

"I didn't realize that Professor Agasa's Beetle could hold so much stuff! Rice, oil, salt, and everyone's sleeping bags and blankets for the night—it can fit all that stuff. I was even thinking of helping you with some of the load."

Upon hearing Kitagawa Isao praise his beloved car, Professor Agasa immediately puffed out his chest proudly:

"Hehe, Kitagawa, you have no idea, this Beetle was meticulously modified by me! It was specially prepared for camping!! Not to mention this little bit of stuff, it could easily fit two more people! And to tell you the truth, this car of mine also..."

Dr. Agasa went on and on, talking about everything from the car's performance to its capacity, for a full five minutes.

Only when he had nothing more to say did he nod in satisfaction and begin to wait for praise from Kitagawa Isao.

But the expected gasp of surprise didn't come. Dr. Agasa opened his eyes in confusion, only to see Kitagawa Isao sighing helplessly.

"Dr. Agasa, your car is indeed excellent. Both its features and space have been modified to the limit. However... there is a crucial problem that you haven't noticed?"

"W-what's the problem..."

Dr. Agasa's heart skipped a beat. Hearing Kitagawa Isao's regretful tone, he thought his car had suffered some irreversible damage, and he hurriedly asked what was wrong.

"Doctor, your car is fine, although there are many modifications, but there are no safety hazards. But... didn't you notice? We're going camping, right? The most important thing is the tent... where did you put it?"

"Ah? This..."

"Also, I don't know if you've already made plans, Doctor, but I still have to say... your Beetle... it's almost out of gas. If we carry all this stuff over there, we might have to walk back..."

Dr. A Li: "..."

How embarrassing! So incredibly embarrassing!

As someone who prides myself on loving camping and picnicking, how could a complete novice discover that I forgot my tent before heading out?!

It's like a swordsman forgetting his sword, or a fisherman forgetting his fishing rod...

At that moment, Professor Agasa felt his ears turn bright red and wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

He was so confident before, but now he's...

Sigh, I can't live like this anymore!

…………

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