Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

"No, he's not as good as Shinichi Kudo." Conan had already run past the black-skinned detective, intending to check the scene, but after hearing this, he couldn't help but turn back and emphasize.

The dark-skinned detective looked completely bewildered.

Professor Agasa and Genta also passed by him and ran towards the scene of the incident.

Amuro Tooru was the last to walk over. After seeing the incompetent performance of this group of detectives, he rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

If Wen Shui and the others hadn't been there, he would have definitely revealed his identity and given these pay thieves a good scolding.

After examining the clearing in the woods, Wenshui found that everything was pretty much as Amuro Tooru had said. There were no obvious signs of a struggle, and the blood didn't look like human blood.

In other words, there is a high probability that Mitsuhiko has not been eaten by the bear.

However, after hearing Yamamura Misao's explanation, everyone's expressions darkened.

Wen Shui pondered for a moment: "So, you're here to find a fugitive?"

Yamamura Misao: "That's right, he's a prisoner who just escaped from prison. His name is Numabuchi Kiichiro. He has long black hair, and his clothes are..."

Yamamura Misao quickly took a file about Numabuchi Kiichiro from his subordinate.

Then hand the item to the warm water.

"Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that he might have cut his hair and changed into new clothes," Yamamura Misao added.

Genta retorted, "A normal person would definitely cut their hair, right?"

Ayumi said expressionlessly, "The uniforms in prison are striped, right? You'd be recognized immediately if you wore them out, wouldn't you, Officer Yamamura? I really doubt your ability to solve cases."

"Stop talking! You naughty kids, go stand over there."

When Yamamura Misao was questioned by a child, especially since the child's statements were all correct, even someone as mild-mannered as him couldn't help but get angry.

However, after venting his anger, Yamamura Misao immediately switched to a smiling face:

"Brother Wen Shui, how's it going? Any new discoveries?"

Wen Shui: "What could I possibly discover? It's just a piece of information."

"Oh, I see." Yamamura Misao looked embarrassed, but still fawned. "Regarding Mitsuhiko's disappearance, I'll try to send more people to search the area. Could you please help me find this fugitive?"

From the moment Yamamura saw Wenshui, he decided to entrust the task of finding the fugitive to her.

Actually, when he first saw Conan, he was looking for Kogoro Mouri. After discovering that Kogoro Mouri hadn't come, Yamamura Misao felt a little disappointed.

I never expected to find warm water here.

Compared to the sleeping Kogoro Mori, the name of the famous detective Kazuki Nukumizu is now just as well-known.

With Wen Shui present, I probably won't get scolded by my boss when I get back this time.

Wen Shui sighed, "I'll do my best. Anyway, I need to find Mitsuhiko and bring him back safely before he encounters the bear or the fugitive. Maybe that fugitive saw Mitsuhiko."

"Thank you so much, Brother Wen Shui. I really have to thank you properly this time." Yamamura Misao hugged Wen Shui's arm and shook it vigorously.

Wen Shui: "No need to be so polite. I already said I was just helping out."

"Don't worry, since Miss Mori isn't coming this time, I happen to know a few famous kabuki theaters in Gunma Prefecture," Yamamura Misao suddenly lowered his voice and said in an ambiguous tone that even adults would understand.

Ai Haibara coughed twice: "Brother Wen Shui, let's hurry up and set off."

Wen Shui said with a serious expression, "Alright, Officer Yamamura, let's split up."

"Huh? Doesn't Wen Shui-kun like this...?" Yamamura Misao looked completely bewildered.

Subsequently, under the coordination of Wenshui and the command of Yamamura Misao, the group split into several groups and searched the forest for traces of Mitsuhiko, Kuma, and the fugitive Numabuchi Kiichiro.

The police brought more advanced communication equipment for this search.

However, because it operates on a principle similar to a local area network, communication is only possible within the forest. Each group carries a communicator, which makes communication relatively convenient.

After everyone left the small clearing where the bears were known to roam, they went their separate ways.

In the dense woods, Mitsuhiko Sonoya removed the camouflage leaves and emerged from the half-meter-high weeds.

Watching everyone leave, he suddenly felt a pang of regret.

Perhaps it would have been better for him to come out and admit his mistake earlier. Although we couldn't hear what Wen Shui and the detectives were saying because of the distance, judging from the tense expressions on their faces, they must have been worried sick about him.

However, having already made the choice, Mitsuhiko felt he couldn't give up halfway.

I must perform better than Conan this time.

We must find the fireflies that Ai and Ayumi like.

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Wen Shui and several criminal police officers searched until dark but couldn't find any useful clues.

Until the communicator came through, calling everyone back for dinner.

Wen Shui and the two detectives then returned to the temporary camp in the direction the other party had described.

When he saw the tents of all sizes, the steaming broth, and the canned fast food in front of him, he couldn't help but rub his eyes.

"What's going on?" Wen Shui was dumbfounded.

He originally thought it was just a call for everyone to go back and eat some bread or something to replenish their energy, and then continue the search.

How come they've already set up the tent?

Wen Shui quickly approached Professor Agasa, who was wearing a white chef's hat: "Professor, are we going to camp here tonight?"

Professor Agasa: "Yes, those kids said they were worried about Mitsuhiko and decided to stay here. Maybe Mitsuhiko will come running when he smells the aroma tonight."

What does worrying about Mitsuhiko have to do with camping?

Warm Water: "But shouldn't the bear have caught a whiff of the aroma and arrived before Mitsuhiko?"

"Ah, you mean that?" Professor Agasa slapped his forehead and explained with a smile, "I forgot to tell you, I just remotely controlled my Agasa Airship to transport a lot of things from home, including a special medicine that can repel wild beasts. We won't have to worry about it when we spray it around the camp."

“That’s right, Brother Wenshui.” Yamamura Misao walked over with a slice of carrot. “Thanks to Professor Agasa, we were able to set up a temporary camp here, and at night we can take turns searching for prisoners in the forest.”

"By the way, Brother Wen Shui, you'd better eat well later, we're counting on you for help."

Wen Shui watched the three members of the Junior Detective Club huddled together peeling potato slices, and Amuro Tooru chopping wood with an axe.

His lips twitched involuntarily a few times: "Is that so? You guys are really carefree."

"Don't worry, with Professor Agasa around, nothing will happen," Yamamura Misao said with a smile.

Wen Shui looked around but couldn't find Ai Haibara: "Doctor, where did Ai go?"

"Ai said she wasn't feeling well and went back to her tent to rest," Professor Agasa said. "Why don't you go and check on her?"

Wen Shui nodded.

Before leaving, he couldn't help but confirm one last time: "Doctor, your potion won't explode, will it?"

Dr. Agasa's face turned bright red: "What are you saying? Although my inventions are sometimes unreliable, how could such a basic function possibly go wrong!"

"It's precisely because they're so unreliable that I can't help but worry," Wen Shui said, shrugging.

Dr. Agasa said irritably, "Don't worry, the previous one, which had the side effect of attracting a large number of insects to repel wild animals, has already been phased out. This one is a new model, and it has been tested many times."

"Wait a minute, you said there's a drug that can attract large numbers of insects?"

Wen Shui suddenly had a flash of inspiration, thinking that this method might be able to lure Mitsuhiko and Numabuchi Kiichiro over together.

"Yes," Professor Agasa nodded.

Warm Water: "Did you bring it this time?"

"It arrived with the airship's transport crate, but I've already had Conan put labels on it so he won't take the wrong one," Professor Agasa reassured him.

Wen Shui nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go see Ai first."

With that, he turned and walked toward the tent where Ai Haibara was resting.

Lifting the curtain and going inside, Wen Shui saw Ai Haibara sitting with her knees drawn up, looking very depressed.

Wen Shui walked over and put her arm around her shoulder: "What's wrong? Isn't it already confirmed that it's Bourbon? We don't have to worry about anyone arresting you anymore."

Ai Haibara: "Mitsuhiko probably came here to catch fireflies."

"what?"

“I told Ayumi I wanted to see fireflies, and that’s when I found out the fireflies here are the most famous.” Ai Haibara said with a face full of self-reproach, “I really am someone who only causes trouble for others.”

"Idiot, how can this be your fault?" Wen Shui ruffled Ai Haibara's hair.

Ai Haibara remained silent.

Seeing this, Wen Shui sighed: "Don't blame yourself. I have a way to find Mitsuhiko and stop Genta and Ayumi from fighting. I can also deepen the bond between the Junior Detective League. That way, you won't have to blame yourself anymore, right?"

"Really?" Ai Haibara asked, still somewhat skeptical.

Wen Shui: "Yes, but I need your help."

"Okay, do what I want you to do."

Wen Shui: "You said you wanted to sleep in the same tent as me for dinner later, so let's choose the outermost, more secluded tent."

Ai Haibara raised an eyebrow and instinctively wanted to shrink into the innermost part of the tent, but seeing Wen Shui's serious expression, she hesitated.

This guy isn't usually very reliable.

But surely it's not like she'd be thinking about that kind of thing when she's feeling down?

Chapter 157: Ai Haibara helps me scrub my back

Seeing Ai Haibara instinctively flinch, Wen Shui crossed her arms and looked unhappy.

"Hey, I'm trying to help you, why are you acting like I'm a thief?"

Ai Haibara felt a little guilty, but still retorted, "Hmph, it's all because your usual behavior makes people feel uneasy."

Wen Shui put on a pained expression.

Ai Haibara watched Wen Shui's acting with a helpless expression. Normally, she would have turned around and looked at fashion magazines or medical books.

But today is different from the past. After being frightened by the Black Organization, Ai Haibara now also wants to find someone to rely on.

Well, let's just consider it playing with the dog.

Ai Haibara walked over and gently ruffled her hair with her large, warm hand: "Okay, okay, I'll make you your favorite cream puff pastry bread when we get back, okay?"