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

Chapter 539 Snowflakes are falling, the north wind is howling

"..."

Qi Ming felt that Junairik's words sounded strangely familiar.

No, it's because the subtitles look so familiar.

I think I've seen similar lines in some shoujo manga.

But you've got it wrong. By saying that, Junelek makes himself sound like the villain.

And why did I inexplicably feel like I wanted to mess with this person?

Ai Haibara keenly noticed Qi Ming's lips gradually turning upwards. In case Qi Ming was about to say something outrageous again, she looked at Junai Ruik and spoke first.

“Junerick, there’s something I need to remind you of. The organization no longer pursues defectors, and I’ve also rejoined the organization. I’m now the second-in-command.”

"...Nani?"

Junai Ruik listened to Ai Haibara's words, which contained a lot of information. He was stunned for a while before his blank expression returned.

Shiho Miyano has actually returned to the organization, and even became its second-in-command?

"No, no, no, that can't be. The organization shows no mercy to defectors."

Junairik covered his head and muttered to himself, then suddenly looked up at Qi Ming.

"Madra, it was you, wasn't it? You hypnotized and brainwashed Shiho Miyano, just like you did to Akemi Miyano!"

"..."

After Junai Ruik's words, Qi Ming and Ai Haibara both fell silent.

Qi Ming increasingly felt that this person was like a victim who had crawled out of some pink app, and the moment he opened his mouth, he felt that what he said made sense.

"Even if I really was brainwashed and hypnotized by Qi Ming, it has nothing to do with you."

Ai Haibara casually crossed her arms and responded to Junai Ruik in a nonchalant manner.

Although she only knew that Junelek was a dull person, judging from his words and actions, he was also very self-centered, so she went along with what he was saying.

To avoid him having to argue about this issue for a long time later.

"puff."

A forced smile came from behind her. Ai Haibara felt something strange in her hair, and her previously aloof expression instantly crumbled.

Turning my head, I saw that Qi Ming's lips were twitching, clearly indicating that he was participating in the "Don't Laugh Challenge".

"Are you sick."

"Sorry, please continue."

Qi Ming had already noticed Junerek's slightly trembling shoulders, and he was looking forward to Junerek's reply.

"Old Gong, I hope you can maintain this expression when Xiao Zhu answers later."

"……Shut up."

Ignoring the fact that Qi Ming had sprayed spittle on her hair for the time being, Ai Haibara adjusted her facial expression and questioned Junai Ruik again.

"Also, why have you become like this? What was the meaning behind that letter targeting me that you put at school?"

"What do you mean it has nothing to do with me!"

Junelek suddenly shouted, and his aura at that moment was so powerful that even Gin would be overwhelmed.

"How can it not be my business? We're like siblings. I consider you my own sister. Your business is my business, and I won't allow you to say that!"

Junai Ruik was clearly provoked by Ai Haibara's words and started rambling on and on.

Ai Haibara's eyes widened slightly, her expression becoming increasingly bewildered.

Siblings?

Do you see me as your older sister?

"We don't think we've said much in the organization, have we?"

Hearing Ai Haibara's questioning reply, Junai Ruik became even more certain that Shiho Miyano had been hypnotized by Qi Ming.

Otherwise, Shiho Miyano would never have forgotten those things!

"Have you forgotten? You were the one who stopped them when I was being bullied in the organization!"

Junai said excitedly, wanting to use past memories to awaken Ai Haibara's already clear mind once again.

Ai Haibara frowned, then looked back at Qi Ming with some disdain.

Qi Ming has now started laughing wildly with his head thrown back.

"That's because I happened to be passing by when they were bullying you. I couldn't stand it and stopped them. That's all. It wasn't because I was taking special care of you."

Ai Haibara replied helplessly.

"How, how could it be?"

Junairik paused, then shook his hands haphazardly and spoke again.

"But, but, after I finished my experiment, you even prepared coffee for me in the break room. You were clearly concerned about me!"

"...I specially saved coffee for you?"

Ai Haibara frowned, racking her brains for a long time but unable to find any memories related to what Junairik had mentioned.

Moreover, the idea of ​​leaving coffee for people in the organization is simply a pipe dream.

If she really did that, then I must have poisoned the coffee!

No, I do think I did hand Qi Ming coffee, even though I didn't poison it...

After a moment, Ai Haibara's brows relaxed.

After recalling the two keywords, coffee and lounge, she remembered.

However, it was precisely because she recalled that vague memory that Ai Haibara's expression became even more speechless.

"That's because I had just made the coffee when I received the message to go to the lab. It was an emergency, and I didn't have time to take the coffee with me."

So that's how it is. The coffee that disappeared before was actually stolen by this thief.

Having received the correct answer, Junerek became increasingly agitated.

"But... but you clearly left me some cake!"

"...That cake fell on the ground, and I hadn't had time to throw it away before I went to deal with the experiment."

"You turned off the air conditioner so I wouldn't be cold!"

"...Because I feel cold, thank you."

Ai Haibara suddenly felt a sense of fear towards Junai Ruik, even though she could easily slap the child away right now.

It has nothing to do with strength; it's just that this person's mentality is far too twisted.

My actions were unintentional, yet they caused this person to imagine so many things.

"No, that can't be."

After receiving repeated negative answers from Ai Haibara, Junai Ruik felt utterly absurd.

What does that mean? Does it mean that I was just being delusional?

Shiho Miyano doesn't actually care about herself at all; it's all wishful thinking on her part.

"No, no! Shiho Miyano, you're lying to me, aren't you?"

"Right, you're hypnotized now, so your cognition is distorted, isn't it!"

"..."

Ai Haibara rubbed her forehead.

You're the one with the cognitive problem!

"Stop laughing, I don't want to talk anymore, and I don't want the answers to those questions anymore."

Ai Haibara squinted and turned to look at Qi Ming.

This guy is now laughing so hard he's starting to cough.

"And it seems like the police have already arrived outside."

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming wiped away the tears of laughter from the corners of his eyes.

He looked at Junairik and ruffled Ai Haibara's hair.

“Junerick, you need to wake up. You’re just living in your own fantasy world.”

However, as soon as he said that, Qi Ming frowned sharply!

It wasn't because of the police sirens coming from outside the park.

He only just remembered that Ai Haibara had spat on his hair.