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

Chapter 274 Conan: My Heart Aches

With the case concluded as an accidental fall, Qi Ming and Makoto Kyogoku exchanged phone numbers, and the crowd gradually dispersed to return home.

However, before leaving, Qi Ming still left two button detectors in the two buildings respectively.

When it was time to part, Conan remained somewhat silent.

He didn't try to persuade Qi Ming to stay as usual, nor did he mention wanting to talk to him privately.

You could even say he was intentionally avoiding Qi Ming.

After all, he felt that Qi Ming might be annoyed by his sudden production of crucial evidence.

I was afraid that Qi Ming would go berserk again if I went to talk to him privately.

It's not impossible that they might destroy these two buildings.

Thinking of this, Conan couldn't help but shudder.

However, Conan felt that the world had become somewhat ironic regarding this thought that had arisen in his mind.

Once upon a time, as a detective, investigating the truth of a case required carefully considering the murderer's emotions.

Meanwhile, Qi Ming...

To be honest, he wasn't really angry about Conan's slanderous behavior this time.

How could an adult possibly get angry because of a child's play?

Of course, the most crucial question is, did Conan do anything to him?

On the surface, it seems that Conan has presented evidence to identify him, but in reality...

No, Conan didn't do anything.

Conan simply took out evidence that the police could have found anyway.

Even without Conan, the police would probably still investigate the phone that Hara Yoshiaki threw out.

The police are stupid, but they're not blind.

However, judging from Hara Yoshiaki's performance, Qi Ming even felt that this peripheral member was more shrewd than Conan.

Faced with death, he didn't think about living; instead, he thought about dragging himself down with him in a desperate, lose-lose situation. He was destined for a short life.

……

"...Actually, I was a little worried just now."

Inside the Porsche 911, Ai Haibara looked out the window at Mount Fuji, which was receding into the distance, and suddenly spoke softly.

"Worried? What, afraid I'll get arrested and become a 'prison-bound heartthrob'?"

Upon hearing Qi Ming's reply, Ai Haibara turned around and rolled her eyes at him.

"They're afraid you'll quit acting and suddenly burst out to force a breakthrough."

Qi Ming curled his lip and returned the eye roll to Ai Haibara.

What do you take me for?

Ai Haibara pointed to her fair chin, then tilted her head slightly and replied in confusion.

"Hmm... a reckless fool who charges into battle without thinking when in doubt?"

"Who taught you to answer questions with questions?"

Qi Ming couldn't help but reach out and pinch Ai Haibara's cheek, saying in an annoyed tone.

"I have so many friends around me, and they're quite close to me right now. Am I crazy to just destroy those bonds like that?"

"Friends..."

Ai Haibara gently repeated Qi Ming's words, a slight smile appearing on her face.

No longer wanting to continue the topic, Ai Haibara stretched slightly and glanced at Qi Ming out of the corner of her eye.

"Speaking of which, how did you live before you were assigned to monitor me?"

Qi Ming was taken aback, counting on his fingers as he tried to recall.

"Assassination, robbery, theft, bank robbery, entering women's restrooms, murder, arson, pinching faces to enter women's bathhouses..."

"..."

Ai Haibara's lips twitched as she listened.

It feels like some disturbing behavior has been mixed in with a bunch of illegal activities...

What are our plans for tomorrow?

Ai Haibara yawned and said casually.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming glanced at Ai Haibara with some surprise.

"Haven't everything been arranged? I'm going out on a date and chatting with Ran Mouri tomorrow. You stay home and watch the house."

"Tsk..."

Ai Haibara pouted, not expecting Qi Ming to still remember this.

Qi Ming leaned closer to Ai Haibara, giving her a comical expression as he spoke.

"What's wrong, little sister? Are you lonely and don't want your brother to go out and play with other women?"

Feeling Qi Ming's breath so close to hers, Ai Haibara raised her small hand and pushed his face away in annoyance.

"I'm going to sleep, don't disturb me."

"Low offense and low defense, no fun."

Seeing that Ai Haibara had closed her eyes, Qi Ming pinched her cheek and then withdrew.

To be honest, if Ai Haibara really told him she was lonely, Qi Ming really wouldn't know how to respond.

However, a proud and arrogant character would generally not respond like that, and he himself is not a naive person, so he cannot overcome a proud and arrogant person.

But what exactly did Ran Mouri want to talk to me about?

Could it be related to Conan?

Unable to come up with a solution, Qi Ming decisively gave up and refocused his attention on the game on his phone.

Although, logically speaking, playing mini-games within a game is an extremely boring thing.

Forced to create abstract game designs in order to earn a few abstract rewards and increase online time, resulting in abstract mini-games.

But things are different here. The mini-games are not abstract, and Qi Ming can spend unlimited amounts of money on in-game purchases.

It's okay to manipulate data, but there's no need; what matters is the pleasure of spending money.

……

Meanwhile, in another yellow Beetle.

Conan sat in the passenger seat, and for the first time, he knew what it felt like to be on pins and needles.

In the rearview mirror, his friends in the back seat were staring intently at his back.

"Conan, what's wrong with you today? I feel like you're targeting Qi Ming the whole time."

Mitsuhiko looked at Conan's profile and said with some suspicion.

Genta nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, Conan, today's events seem like an accident no matter how you look at it. What can a recording prove?"

Hearing his friend's words, Conan laughed awkwardly twice.

"Hehe, sorry, I just got carried away and blurted it out without thinking."

"After all, Qi Ming was the closest to Yuan Jiaming at the time, and with that recording, I felt that Qi Ming was the murderer."

Upon hearing Conan's explanation, Genta and Mitsuhiko both narrowed their eyes simultaneously.

I feel like Conan is acting a bit strange today.

According to your logic, then in the future, there's no need to investigate who the murderer is; whoever is closest to the deceased is the murderer.

"Conan, remember to apologize to Brother Qi Ming next time you see him. Although Brother Qi Ming didn't say anything on the surface, he must be very sad inside because you framed him as the murderer."

"What's more, Brother Qi Ming almost fell off the elevator back then."

Ayumi leaned halfway out and spoke seriously to Conan.

"..."

Conan looked at Ayumi's expression and nodded with a stiff smile.

I clearly told the truth, yet I was simultaneously criticized by my childhood friend and my best friend!

My heart is starting to ache again.