Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

Wen Shui pulled two pieces of paper from the table and handed them to Ai Haibara: "Here, wipe yourself off."

"Thank you."

Ai Haibara politely accepted the tissue, then suddenly realized that she didn't need to thank the warm water, because it was all this bastard's fault.

Ai Haibara put on a stern face and pretended to be very angry.

However, Wen Shui saw through her disguise at a glance and smiled: "To be honest, our relationship hasn't reached that level yet. It's still difficult for me to call you 'Mom'."

Ai Haibara stared at him wide-eyed, incredulous: "What are you talking about? When did I tell you to call me 'Mom'?"

Wen Shui: "Then you are..."

Ai Haibara: "I mean I can play the role of your mother, so you can vent your frustrations..."

"Mom? You can vent your anger?!" Wen Shui was even more shocked.

His face showed an expression that said, "No wonder he studied abroad, he really knows how to have fun."

Ai Haibara's forehead bulged with veins in a grid pattern again: "You bastard, can't you let me finish what I'm saying?!"

Wen Shui sat obediently on the sofa and wiped her mouth.

With Ai Haibara's explanation, Wen Shui finally understood that she was referring to a treatment method similar to that of a "psychologist".

If humans are under high pressure for a long time, it can easily lead to bodily dysfunction, insomnia, mania, and an increased risk of developing chronic diseases.

Psychologists help patients release their inner pressure and dissatisfaction through conversation, listening, and praise and encouragement.

Although there are many psychologists in the world of Detective Conan, Ai Haibara believes that Nuwa's pressure comes more from the Black Organization, something she can't tell outsiders.

That's why she thought of using this method as a bargaining chip to investigate Shiraiu Pharmaceuticals.

That sounds quite reasonable.

However, because of the external factors, Wen Shui, although under some pressure, has not yet reached the point where she needs psychological treatment.

“You seem a little disappointed.” Ai Haibara keenly sensed the change in Wen Shui’s emotions.

Wen Shui shook her head: "I'm actually in a pretty good mindset right now, so I don't need psychological counseling for the time being."

"Just like a drunk person won't say they're drunk, a person with mild depression won't feel like they're having a mental breakdown," Ai Haibara said calmly.

After saying that, she sighed again: "But never mind, so what do you think we should do?"

Wen Shui thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about it later. Given my current situation, it's impossible for me to infiltrate Baijiu Pharmaceutical to help you investigate. I can only keep an eye out for information in this area from time to time."

If you have any clues, I can help you analyze them, and we can work together to find a solution.

Ai Haibara looked at him suspiciously: "Are you really that kind?"

“I’ve already said I’m very loyal to my companions,” Wen Shui said, dissatisfied.

Ai Haibara gave him a complicated look and slowly said, "Alright, but I can't let you look down on me. How about this, I'll come over and cook for you whenever I have time. Eating junk food like instant noodles and near-expiry bento boxes all the time is really bad for your health."

Ai Haibara's tone reminded Wen Shui of how her parents often spoke to him in her past life, and even her reproachful and worried gaze was somewhat similar.

"Could you also clean the room while you're at it?"

The use of warm water reflects the habits of most men who dislike cleaning their rooms.

Ai Haibara looked around at the Wen Shui family's simple rented apartment and sighed, "Well, I feel like I'm really becoming your mother now."

A bright smile appeared on Wen Shui's face.

"Oh, by the way, you'll have to wash your own underwear and such," Ai Haibara reminded him of the crucial part.

Wen Shui was surprised. So she also did laundry? She had thought it was just cleaning the room: "No problem, I won't trouble you with that."

Ai Haibara: "Also, hide all your filthy things."

"What is it?" Wen Shui asked.

Ai Haibara blushed and glared at him, then picked up the tableware on the table: "I'm going to wash the dishes."

Wen Shui watched as Ai Haibara retied her apron and busied herself at the sink.

Watching her clean little hands covered in dish soap foam, and then scrubbing them on the chopsticks, Wen Shui suddenly realized what was going on.

What she was talking about was probably the kind of spellcasting materials that boys his age would hide under their beds, right?

However, this reminded Wen Shui that she really needed to hide the things well.

Because the original owner, Wen Shui, was under immense pressure from the Black Organization for many years, her hobbies in this area were rather wild and avant-garde. If discovered, this could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

As for why not throw it away?

There's no harm in learning more about the popular ways to play in this world; besides, you never know when it might come in handy, Wen Shui thought.

Just then, his phone, which was on the table, rang. It was a text message.

Wen Shui picked up her phone and saw that it was a message from Miike Naeko, thanking him for discovering Kazama Aoi in time.

Because Aoi Kazama was later taken to the hospital, Naeko Miike went directly to the hospital and didn't see the crime scene, Warm Water.

Wen Shui replied with a text message, inquiring about Kazama Aoi's condition.

At this moment, he noticed that Ai Haibara was looking at him with a strange gaze while washing the dishes. Maybe he was overthinking it, but he felt that her gaze was similar to the way Ran looked at a philandering cat.

Miike Naeko sent a photo directly this time.

In the photo, Aoi Kazama is lying in a hospital bed. Although she is still unconscious due to a high fever, her complexion has improved considerably.

During the investigation, some people speculated whether Kazama Aoi was related to the incident, and some even boldly speculated that she was the Slit-Mouthed Woman.

But looking at the girl's peaceful and sweet sleeping face in the photo, it's hard not to subconsciously hope that she is just an innocent victim.

A kind smile couldn't help but appear on Wen Shui's face.

In the kitchen, Ai Haibara was washing dishes even louder than before; it sounded like she was banging the dishes with her chopsticks.

Wen Shui reluctantly stood up, walked to her side, and showed her the photo on the screen: "It's Miike Naeko, thanking me for saving her cousin Kazama Aoi."

Ai Haibara's expression remained unchanged as she focused on washing the dishes with her head down: "You can decide these things yourself; there's no need to report everything to me."

Wen Shui thought to herself, "If I don't come over soon, you'll probably smash all the bowls in the house."

"I'm planning to visit Kazama Aoi in the hospital tomorrow and ask about Miike Naeko's request, since I got her supermarket gift card. Do you want to come with me?" Wen Shui changed the subject.

Ai Haibara thought for a moment and nodded slightly: "Then I'll have to work hard today and take a look at the research materials."

Wen Shui didn't pay much attention at first, just assuming that she had a habit of looking at research materials before going to bed at night.

But after she finished washing the dishes...

"What? You're saying you want to live in my house?" Wen Shui looked at her in shock.

Ai Haibara looked displeased: "Why are you so surprised? What filthy things are you thinking?"

Wen Shui: "But going to a handsome male classmate's house in the middle of the night, cooking for him, and asking to stay overnight sounds very suspicious, doesn't it?"

“Being handsome is unnecessary,” Ai Haibara said. “Besides, didn’t you just say that we are purely platonic partners?”

Warm Water: "That depends on the situation. If your partner is too proactive, they might transform into something else."

After arguing for a while, Ai Haibara finally decided to stay.

The reason was that it was raining outside and it was already past midnight. She wouldn't be able to sleep for more than a few hours before having to get up again, so she might as well stay up all night and look at information about aptx-4869 on the sofa in the living room.

It sounded reasonable, and since the strange developments that Wen Shui had imagined didn't happen, he reluctantly accepted the explanation.

Wen Shui went to the room and found a clean blanket, handing it to Ai Haibara: "If you're sleepy, it's okay to take a nap on the sofa."

The reason he didn't say anything polite about inviting Ai Haibara into the bedroom was because their relationship hadn't reached that level yet. If Ai Haibara lay down in his usual sleeping place, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep anyway.

"Thank you." Ai Haibara nodded gently.

Wen Shui turned around and went into the bedroom, closing the door behind her.

Ai Haibara looked at the bedroom door, a complex expression flashing in her beautiful eyes. Besides not wanting to go through all the trouble, she also wanted to take the opportunity to test the warmth of the water and the tree.

For Ai Haibara, the identity of a partner is very important.

Because one wrong move could put her and her sister Akemi Miyano in danger, but without a partner, she alone cannot fight against the organization.

Therefore, she must try her best to understand her partner's personality flaws and take precautions in advance.

However, based on their interactions over the past few days, it's clear that Kazuki and Aya are people whose inner thoughts are hard to guess, which makes Ai Haibara somewhat uneasy.

That's why she decided to take the initiative and start by testing the warm water and the tree's usually weaker aspects.

Afterwards, Ai Haibara took her laptop out of her bag and placed it on the living room table before going to the bathroom to take a shower.

Then, while drying her hair with a towel, she stood barefoot at the door of the warm water bedroom and asked him what he wanted for breakfast the next morning.

Back in the living room, Ai Haibara made herself a cup of coffee. She had already taken precautions in the room to ensure that she wouldn't actually be taken advantage of by warm water.

Will you make your move while she's asleep?

Ai Haibara genuinely hopes that Nuwa isn't the kind of man who can't control his lower body.

It's really not easy for someone of her status to find a reliable companion.

After all, there are very few detectives like Shinichi Kudo, who are obsessed with cases and relentlessly pursue the investigation even when they know the enemy is the terrifying Black Organization.

But Shinichi Kudo was too reckless, which is why Gin turned him into Conan.

In comparison, Wen Shui and Shu are much more tactful, and this kind of personality is what Ai Haibara needs in a partner.

The premise is to confirm whether he has any personality flaws. Vermouth's fate is currently unknown. If Vermouth returns and finds out that Wen Shui and she are getting close, she will inevitably put her to the test.

"At least we need to make sure the warm water can withstand Vermouth's onslaught," Ai Haibara thought to herself.

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The warm water was unaware of Ai Haibara's ulterior motives.

He was lying down checking the system's research progress. Although Ai Haibara, who had just taken a shower, was somewhat reminiscent of the system, she was still a bit lacking compared to the system.

After all, this is a powerful weapon that allows him to tear Gin apart with his bare hands and trample Vermouth underfoot.

Based on the research of the Slit-Mouthed Woman case, the progress bar of "[Campus Mystery, the Test of Detectives is a Shura Field]" has reached 32.6%.

Unfortunately, the lottery results were mediocre; the winner only received the skills from one of the case participants, the "Forensic Expert."

[Preliminary Site Survey]

The explanation is: Although I am often scolded by my seniors, I have already earned enough to buy beer.