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

Higashino Ning had no idea what was going through Ai Haibara's mind. He himself wasn't thinking about anything else and was just focused on doing what was in front of him.

What is Ai Haibara thinking at this moment?

She simply stared quietly at Higashino Ning, her mind free of any extraneous thoughts.

"All right."

Higashino Ning pulled the blanket up over herself, closed her eyes, and said, "Goodnight, my kind, lovely, gentle little sister who has absolutely no violent tendencies or thoughts."

Ai Haibara: "......"

All this talk is just to avoid getting beaten up.

There's no genuine feeling at all.

Humph, I don’t accept it!

......

and many more?

Ai Haibara, who had just climbed out of bed, suddenly turned around.

This guy... is now covered with the blanket that was just used to wrap her up!

That's really... weird!

It's just a blanket... I must be overthinking it!

Ai Haibara didn't know why she suddenly wanted to escape from here, but anyway, she ran out with her short legs.

Hearing the door close, Dongye Ning slowly opened his eyes, got out of bed, walked to the window, and stared blankly at the moon in the sky.

The evening breeze was calm enough to soothe his slightly rapid heartbeat.

...

The night passed quickly.

Higashino Ning went to work on time as usual.

Ai Haibara went to bed too late last night and didn't even get out of bed this morning.

Of course, it's also possible that they just want to stay in their room and don't want to come out.

As a gentleman, Higashino Ning would naturally not go to the door to listen to what was happening inside.

He went to the Metropolitan Police Department.

At the same time, Conan also went to Professor Agasa's house.

After the case was resolved last night, Higashino Ning told him that he would go to the Metropolitan Police Department today to have his statement taken again.

We'll meet at Professor Agasa's house first, and then go to the Metropolitan Police Department together.

Enter the door.

Conan felt uneasy looking at the empty living room.

He turned his head and asked, "Doctor, where's Haibara? Is she still sleeping in?"

Professor Agasa looked puzzled. "What, you don't know?"

Upon hearing this, Conan's face immediately showed a look of utter bewilderment.

what do you know?

What amazing thing have you done this time without telling me?

I'm really grateful that you keep things from me like this all the time!

Professor Agasa took a sip of the coffee he was holding, then tugged at his belly. "Ai doesn't live here anymore."

Conan was immediately shocked.

Wodefa?!

What did you say?!

Why doesn't she live here anymore?

Conan frowned and asked, "What happened? Was she picked up by someone, or did she run away on her own?"

Does this guy really have accomplices...? But why did she choose to leave at this time? And will her departure have any impact on me?

Conan thought of many things in an instant.

But Professor Agasa's tone remained slow and deliberate, "No, it's that Inspector Higashino has officially adopted Ai."

“Strange…” The old man took another sip of coffee. “Since we met last night, why didn’t Officer Higashino tell you?”

"He just called to ask me to pick up Ai from his place."

How would I know!

Conan said that his mind was a little bit confused right now.

This is so sudden!

But upon closer reflection, he realized that while the matter seemed absurd, it also revealed some underlying logic.

One is a codenamed researcher who just escaped from the Black Organization.

One was a nameless, unambitious police officer who had been doing nothing for three years.

After their encounter on a rainy night, the laid-back policeman became anything but laid-back and even took the initiative to adopt Ai Haibara.

Assuming that Ai Haibara wasn't lying and that the organization members genuinely didn't know which drug could shrink people, Higashino Ning's behavior is indeed somewhat absurd yet reasonable.

After all, Ai Haibara is quite adorable. If Higashino Ning is someone who likes daughters or younger sisters, making this choice is completely understandable.

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From Ai Haibara's perspective, her acceptance of adoption can also be explained reasonably.

Professor Agasa and Higashino Ning were both complete strangers to her, so it didn't matter whose house she stayed at.

Staying at a police officer's home allows for better access to clues and information about relevant organizations.

After organizing his thoughts, Conan recovered from his initial shock.

"At least this proves that Higashino Ning is not a member of the organization."

"Based on Ai Haibara's description, the organization members would not have treated her that way, and she would not have risked moving into the homes of the organization members."

Conan nodded and looked at Professor Agasa, "Hmm... I understand. Thank you for taking care of Ai Haibara these past few days."

Professor Agasa waved his hand, his tone slightly melancholy, "Actually, it's Ai who takes care of me more. Life is much more fulfilling with her around. I felt a bit lost for a while after I woke up today."

“However…” He looked out the window, “I think Officer Higashino chose to adopt Ai because of this mentality. Ai really has a magical charm.”

Conan gave an awkward laugh.

You guys have a really high opinion of that guy.

After sitting in the living room for a while, the three little ones arrived together.

Then came a triple shock.

Mitsuhiko was even more worried, "How can this be? Inspector Higashino is so young, he shouldn't be qualified to adopt Haibara-san."

"Could he... have some other purpose?"

Professor Agasa laughed and said, "Don't worry unnecessarily. Inspector Higashino is a very good adult, and Ai has her own considerations."

"Is everyone ready? If so, let's head to the Metropolitan Police Department. We also need to pick up Ai-chan while we're at it."

Chapter 55 Haibara's Mother's Class Begins

Professor Agasa's beetle was soon filled with children.

Ai Haibara was surrounded by the three children, who asked her why she was suddenly adopted by Officer Higashino Ning, while Conan listened quietly in the passenger seat.

Ai Haibara's answer to this question was: Don't worry about it, just relax.

Metropolitan Police Department.

Higashino Ning and Takagi Wataru were waiting at the door early on.

Takagi Wataru was assigned to greet Professor Agasa and his group, while Higashino Ning came along out of boredom.

He played too brilliantly last night, so Inspector Megure doesn't have the authority to grant him leave. He can continue to be a free agent and relax.

The main reason was that there was still no progress in the bank robbery case, so it would be useless for him to go and participate in the investigation. Higashino Ning repeatedly stated that the culprit was most likely the bank president, Masuo Keizo, but Inspector Megure did not believe him.

"Higashino, you are really very different now than before."

After chatting for a while, Wataru Takagi suddenly uttered this remark.

He looked at Higashino Ning and continued, "But compared to how you used to be so easily discouraged, you're much more like an excellent police officer now."

"I think I'd be very pleased with Date Wataru in the sky."

Higashino Ning paused for a moment, "Changing one's mindset might lead to some positive changes in life, and Ai's unexpected appearance in my life helped me make those changes."

Takagi Wataru was a little surprised that he would suddenly mention Ai Haibara.

Just as he was about to say something, he saw Professor Agasa leading a group of children toward him.

"They're here." Takagi Wataru put down his words and gestured for Higashino Ning to tidy up his appearance.

Higashino Ning's outfit today is almost identical to Takagi Wataru's, both wearing shirts and suit pants, except that Higashino Ning is a bit more muscular.

He first looked at the little girl, and successfully received a haughty turn of his head in return.

Cute.

"Good morning, Professor, Conan, and everyone."

Higashino raised his hand in greeting, and Professor Agasa and the others responded warmly.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries at the entrance, Higashino Ning and Takagi Wataru led everyone into the Metropolitan Police Department.

Of the group, only Ayumi had never been here before.