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

Chapter 418 A Man Is Still a Boy Until He Dies

Having seen both the amazing treasures and the ridiculous contraptions that were meant to be admired, Suzuki Jirokichi led everyone back to the elevator.

Nakamori Ginzo led his subordinates to the conference room on the airship to discuss the plan, even though they didn't know what else they could do high in the sky.

The others went back to the airship lobby and did whatever they wanted.

Qi Ming returned to the hall he had just left, glancing at the organization's panel and then looking up at the clouds outside the window.

However, this leisurely time did not last long. Several footsteps came from behind, and Ran Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, and others walked over.

"Mr. Qi Ming and Xiao Ai, would you like to play hide-and-seek together?"

"hide and seek?"

Qi Ming turned his head and looked at Ran Mouri with a strange expression.

"Alan, we're on such a luxurious airship now, why aren't you enjoying the facilities and instead playing hide-and-seek?"

"Hehe, it's mainly because Conan brought it up, and I also think it's quite interesting."

Ran Mouri blushed and said somewhat shyly, glancing at Conan out of the corner of her eye.

This was Conan's suggestion, and she was speechless. He was clearly an adult, so why would he have such an idea?

However, considering Conan's past behavior, Ran Mouri strongly suspects that some of Shinichi's brain cells have also turned into those of a child.

Sonoko Suzuki wasn't embarrassed at all and smiled generously at Qi Ming.

"Mr. Qi Ming, please come along, and bring Ai with you."

"Um……"

Qi Ming buried his head in thought for a moment, then looked at Ai Haibara with a slightly helpless expression.

Do you want to play?

Ai Haibara, who was reading a magazine, looked up at Qi Ming's expression and shrugged.

Judging from Qi Ming's expression, he didn't seem very interested in playing hide-and-seek.

She shook her head and said.

Even if I…

Before Ai Haibara could finish speaking, Qi Ming immediately fell silent.

"Alright, since you want to play, let's play together. Honestly, you're still a kid."

"Ok?"

Ai Haibara stared blankly at Qi Ming.

What did she just say?

She didn't say anything!

If you want to have fun, then go ahead and have fun. Why use yourself as a shield?

"..."

Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile.

They naturally noticed Ai Haibara shaking her head, and Ran Mouri now understood why Conan said he wanted to play hide-and-seek.

It seems that boys, regardless of age, will always behave childishly at times.

Qi Ming stood up and asked Ran Mouri.

How many people are there in total now?

"Including us and Heiji, there are a total of 6 people."

"Only 6 people."

Qi Ming sighed.

With such a large setting but only 6 people, it might be a bit difficult to play.

"Brother Qi Ming, do you know where Brother Hei Yu is? We were planning to go find him to play together, but we haven't seen him."

Conan suddenly spoke to Qi Ming.

"Oh, you're right, I'll call him now."

Qi Ming took out his phone and said a few words to Kuroba Kaito. Not long after, he walked out from around the corner.

"..."

Kaito Kuroba was speechless. He was investigating the structure of the airship when he was suddenly called over to play hide-and-seek. What was that all about?

"What are you guys playing? Hide and seek? Can I join in?"

Just as the group settled on the rules, a voice rang out from behind Kaito Kuroba. A man with slightly dark skin walked over with a smile and greeted them.

"You are, Mr. Takamichi Fujioka, right?"

Upon seeing the man's appearance, Sonoko Suzuki greeted him.

Takamichi Fujioka was one of the reporters accompanying the group.

"Hmm, playing hide-and-seek on such a huge airship would be quite fun. You guys don't mind if I join you, do you?"

Takamichi Fujioka was clearly a bit shameless; when other people's friends were hanging out with their friends, he, a stranger, insisted on joining in.

However, Sonoko Suzuki was clearly enthusiastic, and it was more fun with more people, so she didn't mind joining in.

"How could that be? I never expected Mr. Fujioka to join in a game for kids like us."

Takamichi Fujioka put his hands on his hips and laughed twice.

"To be honest, I didn't have many friends when I was a child, so I never played this kind of game."

"Even though I've been working for so many years now, I still really miss these childhood games."

Ran Mouri became increasingly certain of her guess; it's true what they say, a man is only young at heart until death.

Ai Haibara smiled helplessly at the sudden increase in the crowd, tilting her head to look at Qi Ming.

Noticing Ai Haibara's gaze, Qi Ming turned around and asked in confusion.

"What do you see me doing?"

"You men are so childish."

Qi Ming frowned, then relaxed after a moment.

“You’re right, but I will travel to the magical kingdom aboard a magic ship.”

"Humph."

Ai Haibara rolled her eyes at Qi Ming, her face slightly flushed, and said with her arms crossed.

"Would someone cheat even in a game like this?"

Qi Ming shook his head; unlike before, his expression was quite serious this time.

"No, I already said I won't do anything today, I'll keep everything simple. If I cheat, I'll just eat it."

"..."

Meanwhile, Hattori Heiji squatted down and asked Conan, somewhat puzzled.

"Qi Ming actually agreed, and even called Kuroba Kaito over. Kudo, how do you know this method will work?"

"Just guessing. Anyway, if this method doesn't work, we can use other methods to get him to call Kaito Kuroba."

Conan shook his head.

They couldn't find Kaito Kuroba after they came down from the observation deck, and when they tried to go back to the observation deck to guard it, they were stopped by the guards.

Considering that Qi Ming's status in the organization was clearly higher than that of Kuroba Kaito, both this time and last time, all that was needed was to find a way to get Qi Ming to take the initiative to call Kuroba Kaito over.

"Let's play rock-paper-scissors to see who's 'it' now."

Just as everyone was about to form a drinking game, Takamichi Fujioka raised his hand and said...

"Um, if you guys don't mind, how about I play the ghost?"

Sonoko Suzuki glanced at Takamichi Fujioka with some surprise.

"Hey, is that okay? We originally wanted to choose two ghosts, since this airship is a bit too big."

"Haha, it's okay. I'm a reporter after all. Although I've never played this before, my intuition is pretty good. I have to win it."

Takamichi Fujioka shook his head with a smile, his expression quite confident.

"Oh well."

Conan turned around and saw Kaito Kuroba about to run away, so he immediately ran after him and laughed.

"Brother Kuroba, shall we hide together?"

Hattori Heiji also greeted him with a grin and pressed down on Kuroba Kaito's shoulder.

"Kuroba, can I come along too?"

Kaito Kuroba's heart skipped a beat.

Hey guys, what are you doing?

That smirking look is kind of disgusting!

"Um, we have quite a lot of people, is that a bit inconvenient?"

"No, there's strength in numbers."

"……Row."

Feeling the increasing pressure on his shoulders, Kaito Kuroba could only nod with a wry smile.