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

Chapter 472 Dropping out of school

Teitan School.

After the afternoon bell rang, a flurry of chatter filled the classroom as students gradually left the school gate.

Not long after, three familiar small figures appeared downstairs in the teaching building.

"Ugh, finally it's vacation time. I've been so bored staying at school lately."

Genta stretched and complained expressionlessly.

Although it has always been like this, this period has become exceptionally boring.

The reason is simple: school life without Conan is incredibly boring.

In the past, at least there was always a chance to encounter a murder or something on the way home from school to relieve boredom. Now, it's just going home after school, nothing exciting at all.

Clearly, his mindset has been somewhat distorted.

"A student's responsibility is to attend classes; learning is inherently a boring thing."

Mitsuhiko said to Genta helplessly.

His grades were already good, and he had already learned what the teacher was teaching at home, so he found it rather boring.

"I'm so envious of Conan and Ai Haibara. They got to go down and ride in a spaceship."

Because her two friends were both in low spirits, even Ayumi couldn't help but lift her schoolbag and sigh.

However, Ayumi quickly realized something was wrong and waved to her two friends to explain.

"I'm sorry, I accidentally forgot that they seem to be having a hard time on the ship too. I'm so sorry."

Seeing that Ayumi was about to cry because she felt wronged after saying the wrong thing, Mitsuhiko and Genta quickly comforted her.

"But didn't you call Conan and Ai Haibara to ask? They're fine now."

When everyone left the island, Jirokichi Suzuki directly contacted his staff and held a brief press conference on the ship.

The content of the press conference was obvious.

This tiny virus, we've got it! How can our human immune system be defeated by a mere virus? Long live humanity!

Little Phantom Thief Kid, take him down! Knowing there's a virus on the ship, this scoundrel won't dare come. This victory is undoubtedly my victory, Suzuki Jirokichi's victory!

Actually, Nakamori Ginzo really wanted to tell Suzuki Jirokichi that Kaito Kid was also on the spaceship at the time.

However, seeing that the old man was in high spirits, he didn't dare to disturb him.

Without the interference of Phantom Thief Kid, his news successfully made headlines in major newspapers and media outlets.

"Oh right, let's go find the professor to let us go out and have fun together later!"

"Yeah!"

Mitsuhiko, with a sudden inspiration, excitedly told his friends, and his suggestion was unanimously affirmed by Ayumi and Genta.

Just as they arrived at the school gate, Genta seemed to have thought of something and spoke up.

"By the way, did you guys see that news from two days ago?"

"News? What news?"

Genta explained with exaggerated gestures, his expression quite excited.

"They say a UFO appeared in Qingshan City, and that the UFO was launching energy attacks and causing damage in the city."

Genta continued talking non-stop, completely unaware that the two friends in front of him were gradually showing helpless smiles.

Mitsuhiko sighed, walked over, and patted Genta on the shoulder.

“Yuanta, I think you need to distinguish between news and gossip.”

"How could it be just a rumor? Let me show you!"

Yuan Tai quickly took out his phone and found the news article he had saved.

It's hard to say whether the government has finally learned its lesson, or whether this incident can no longer be covered up by a gas explosion.

They didn't release any official news, but instead sought out many media outlets to publicize that Aoyama City had been attacked by UFOs.

Many people who knew the truth were silenced even when they spoke it out.

The three of them walked forward, each looking down at their phones.

They didn't notice the man and woman not far ahead of them as they walked with their heads down.

If they were to look up now, the three of them would probably run up to say hello.

Because standing in front of them were Qi Ming, the great man in their hearts, and Shiho Miyano, whom they had met several times.

Although all the Shiho Miyanos I've met before were imposters, the one I've met now is finally the real deal.

Whether it's the real person or the person in question, Qi Ming's girlfriend.

……

Are you really ready?

Qi Ming looked at Shiho Miyano with a serious expression. The latter simply crossed her arms and stared at Qi Ming with half-closed eyes, wondering what kind of trouble he was going to cause this time.

"...What's there to prepare for?"

Shiho Miyano replied helplessly.

The reason they came to school today was simple: after all, the identity of Ai Haibara would no longer be... well, it would be gone.

Although she didn't know what the medicine prescribed in that gift package meant, she was certain she wouldn't take it.

After the wild night before last, the two of them rested well at home yesterday. Thinking that there was no time like the present, they came over today before school let out to withdraw from school.

Seeing Shiho Miyano's response, Qi Ming explained.

"Do you really understand that once you decide to drop out of school, your only level of education will be elementary school for the rest of your life?"

"Hmph, I estimate my educational background is higher than someone else's."

"Ha, academic qualifications are nothing. All I need to do is show an innocent smile, and I can reap riches and glory."

"...What are you talking about now?"

Miyano Shiho pinched Qi Ming's waist in an annoyed manner.

She had previously thought that once their relationship improved, Qi Ming would become less abstract.

Looking back now, she was too presumptuous in her expectations.

However, maintaining this bickering relationship is quite nice.

After all, if Qi Ming were to look at her with a mushy expression and say something cheesy one day, she would probably feel a little uncomfortable.

"Alright, let's go. I'll get you expelled from school."

"……snort."

Qi Ming pulled Miyano Shiho's hand off his waist and said.

Shiho Miyano closed her eyes and hummed softly, no longer continuing the previous topic with Qi Ming. She intertwined her fingers with Qi Ming's and turned to face forward.

At that moment, Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta, who had just come out of the school, approached them with their heads down.

"Ouch!"

Unsurprisingly, Yuan Tai, who was walking in the middle, bumped into Qi Ming's leg, his phone fell to the ground, and he fell backward.

"Ouch... Hey, Brother Qi Ming?"

Genta winced and rubbed his buttocks, then looked up and saw Qi Ming and Shiho Miyano.

"Oh, it's you guys. School's over?"

Ayumi and Mitsuhiko nodded repeatedly, and then Ayumi asked Qi Ming with concern.

"Hmm, Brother Qi Ming, how have you been these past few days? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming bent down and patted Ayumi's head with his free hand, laughing.

"Haha, a mere virus, nothing to worry about."

"..."

Shiho Miyano glanced at Qi Ming.

Is that because of the virus? It's clearly your fault.

"Hey, big sister, you're here too! I think your name is..."

Seeing Qi Ming's smile, Ayumi nodded happily, then her gaze fell on Shiho Miyano.

However, just as she was about to say Shiho Miyano's name, the little girl paused, her face turning red.

She had almost forgotten what the older sister's name was.

Noticing Ayumi's embarrassment, Shiho Miyano replied with a faint smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time. My name is Shiho Miyano."

"Miyano, Shiho?"

Yuan Tai, who had already stood up, blinked blankly and asked in confusion.

"Sister, aren't you called Miyano Musashi?"