Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

As for the reason... she suddenly felt that her previous thought was a little inappropriate.

Ultimately, it boils down to the fact that she wasn't ready to bring all the trouble to Higashino Ning.

Since Professor Agasa has already been dragged into Conan's schemes, there's nothing wrong with her continuing to live there.

But Higashino Ning is different.

"What if this guy actually asks again?"

Ai Haibara suddenly thought of an uncertain future scenario.

If Higashino Ning really asked, what kind of answer would she give?

Hmm... her brain still couldn't give a very direct answer.

Before long, they arrived at Teitan Elementary School.

Ms. Kobayashi was waiting at the school gate. When she saw the police car, she breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly went to greet them. "Officer, I'm so sorry to have troubled you and Inspector Megure."

Sumiko Kobayashi is a very gentle person, but with so many unruly children, she has to pretend to be very strict, which causes her originally gentle appearance to begin to change towards a "masculine" look.

It seems that this is the typical growth path for young teachers.

When I first entered the school, I planned to use love, tolerance, and understanding to touch the children, become good friends with the students, and grow up happily and healthily together.

After a while, oh my, the female teacher turned into a "tiger mom," and the male teacher also became fierce.

Those who adapt quickly may become more moderate as they enter middle age, while those who adapt slowly may not be able to regain the passion and energy they had when they first entered school, even by retirement.

Higashino Ning got out of the car and said that everything was fine and there was no need to feel too guilty.

Ai Haibara also led the way in apologizing to Sumiko Kobayashi.

This action surprised Conan, who couldn't help but think to himself, "Are you trying to act like a good girl in front of the teacher?"

Conan glanced at Higashino Ning and added in his mind, "Also, I need to maintain a good image in front of Inspector Higashino."

"Are you planning to steal Officer Higashino's position as an inside agent from me?"

Conan recalled Ai Haibara's proactive behavior in several cases and couldn't help but have a new guess.

Tsk, what a vicious scheme!

He immediately put on a childlike smile, "Teacher Lin, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have run out of the classroom."

He then bowed to Higashino Ning, saying, "Higashino-nii, I'm so sorry for causing you so much trouble~"

Genta and Mitsuhiko both turned their heads, feeling that everyone present suddenly seemed like a stranger.

Higashino Ning exclaimed that he couldn't understand what the famous detective was doing, and wondered if this really happened in the original story.

As for Ai Haibara... she was secretly observing Conan.

You little brat, you actually have the nerve to say something like this, something that could be easily analyzed and turned into a castle, just to challenge my role.

Tsk, what a despicable tactic!

Higashino Ning coughed twice, "Well... just don't do it again next time, you guys go back to class."

Four children, "Okay~~~"

After thinking for a moment, Higashino Ning quickly added, "By the way, Ai, um... I should be free this afternoon and will be able to leave work as usual. Then you can come to my house for dinner tonight."

Ai Haibara widened her eyes slightly, then chuckled, "Okay, I understand."

Sumiko Kobayashi, standing to the side, felt a little embarrassed and lowered her voice to remind her, "Ai, you should say something like 'I know, Officer Higashino,' you must use honorifics when talking to adults."

Higashino Ning waved his hand, "It's alright, I'm used to it. Let's say goodbye here, I'm going back to the Metropolitan Police Department."

After watching the police car drive away, Sumiko Kobayashi asked curiously, "Ai, what's your relationship with this Officer Higashino?"

Without hesitation, Ai Haibara replied, "My distant relative's older brother."

Genta: "Haibara-kun, are you guys having eel rice tonight? Can I come along?"

Ai Haibara turned and left, saying, "No."

Conan glanced at her, then at the police car that had long since disappeared, shrugged, and sighed, "It seems that Inspector Higashino really did become very motivated because of this guy."

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"Could it be... that Officer Higashino is actually someone who really loves daughters?"

Probably.

...

The afternoon passed both quickly and slowly.

As soon as he arrived downstairs, Higashino Ning saw Ai Haibara chatting with a policewoman.

"Huh? Really? Countess Marie Antoinette had already given birth before accepting Napoleon's advances, and her husband was a super old man old enough to be her grandfather?!"

"Yes, but that was arranged by her family. Actually, the Countess's initial motivation for accepting Napoleon's advances was also political. But later she fell deeply in love with Napoleon, to the point that she couldn't extricate herself."

Good, good, the elementary school students chatted with the female police officer on duty about Napoleon's love life, and they were quite engrossed in it.

Higashino Ning approached quietly, then tapped the table. "Ahem, I didn't expect you to come directly to the Metropolitan Police Department to wait for me."

His appearance was somewhat untimely.

However, neither the female police chief, Yuki Sawa, nor Ai Haibara showed any dissatisfaction.

"Officer Higashino." Nagasawa Yuki stood up to greet him, a smile on her young and pretty face, her ahoge (cowlick) bobbing on her head. "Your younger sister is so young, yet she knows so much about the history of the French Revolution. That's amazing!"

Absolutely! Not only does he understand history, but he also has a broad range of knowledge in other fields. Before the age of 18, he had already become a world-class scientist.

Higashino Ning himself was a complete Muggle, unable to even distinguish whether the passage he had just heard was official history or unofficial history. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he led Haibara Ai away.

Before leaving, Ai Haibara waved goodbye to Yuki Nagasawa with a reluctant expression.

Chapter 37 Grocery Shopping

Supermarket.

Higashino Ning held Haibara Ai's little paws and walked slowly, his eyes fixed on the various vegetables.

Since he had invited Ai Haibara to his home for dinner, he certainly wouldn't change his mind at the last minute and go out to eat.

An ugly daughter-in-law will eventually meet her in-laws; even a skinny mule has to be taken out for a walk.

My cooking skills are so-so, please make do with this.

Higashino Ning had already thought of his lines for later.

"So, what exactly are you planning to buy?"

At this point, Ai Haibara finally couldn't help but ask a question, "And do you really know how to cook?"

"Yes! How could I not!" Higashino Ning immediately grabbed a carrot and started wiping his Kansai Muji Blade. "Cooking is such a simple thing, of course I can do it with ease."

Ai Haibara: "......"

I don't know whose kitchen is so clean it looks like it's never been used; there's not even a trace of lingering food smell in the refrigerator.

Seasonings? No.

Dipping sauce? No.

Cooking skills? I doubt they're any of those either.

Ugh......

Haibara sighed and shook her head, "Forget it, I'll do it. Rather than waiting for you to be busy until eight or nine o'clock and eat some inedible culinary disaster, it's more convenient for me to do it myself."

As she spoke, she ignored Higashino Ning's stubborn little eyes and began to select ingredients and sauces herself.

Considering that Higashino Ning rarely cooks at home, she bought everything very sparingly, trying to ensure that it could be eaten in one meal.

Considering that Higashino Ning could eat four Indian roti as long as her face, she bought two extra servings of udon noodles before leaving the supermarket.

This type of udon noodles is a fast food; it doesn't require much cooking. Just heat it up and mix it with the accompanying sauce before eating.

The streets were bustling at night.

Ai Haibara walked ahead, her left and right hands linked, glancing left and right.

Higashino Ning followed behind, carrying a bag in one hand and groceries in the other.

A little girl's schoolbag is much heavier than an older girl's handbag.

[Congratulations, host, your physical fitness has increased slightly. Keep up the good work!]

Higashino Ning chose to ignore the system's prompts.

The long street was filled with dim streetlights, and the various colored lights shining from the buildings on the left could only attract people on the street, but did not affect the street itself.

You can escape the noise of the crowd by focusing on stepping on the bricks, or you can stare intently at Ai Haibara's back.

After walking a little further, Ai Haibara turned around, feet together, and tilted her head with a puzzled expression. "Aren't you really going to consider walking a little faster?"

As she moved, specks of light pierced through the strands of hair falling above her shoulders and drifted into Higashino Ning's eyes.

If the world had a protagonist.

At this moment, the protagonist in Higashino Ning's eyes must be Ai Haibara.

"I'm afraid if I walk too fast, your short legs won't be able to keep up."

Higashino Ning took a few larger strides and walked closer, then slung his backpack over one shoulder with force. "Do you think there's such a possibility?"

Ai Haibara was a little confused and subconsciously replied, "What possibility?"

"It's just... you really want me to go with you for some snacks, but you're too shy to ask." Dongye Ning pointed with his chin to a spot not far ahead, "like those sticky red bean dumplings."

Ai Haibara was speechless. "If you want to eat it, just say so. Why drag me into it?"

"Of course, it's to give you a sense of participation, and also to subtly point out your desire to eat in a less awkward way." Higashino Ning felt she was in the right.

Ai Haibara remained silent.

Their thought process is truly incomprehensible.

This should also be considered a form of concern, right?