# Chapter 151: Bounty Target - Silver Fox

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

Early in the morning, everything thrived, full of vitality. Cherry blossoms fell gently, giving the impression that spring had arrived.

Fujino got up, prepared breakfast, and fed the two freeloading sisters before heading to the bathroom to wash up.

Coming out of the bathroom, he checked his phone and saw that today was a school day.

After confirming that he needed to attend school today, he changed into his school uniform and urged Haibara Ai, who was still brushing her teeth.

Once Haibara Ai finished washing up, Fujino drove his Ford Taurus, taking Haibara Ai to Teitan Elementary School.

Professor Agasa had already taken care of Haibara Ai's transfer procedures.

Though it was unclear how he managed to arrange school registration for the two black-listed individuals, Conan and Haibara Ai, it was done.

As for textbooks and such, since it was Haibara Ai's first day at school, she should receive them today.

After all, they had informed the school a few days in advance.

At the entrance of Teitan Elementary School.

Wearing a white tracksuit, Haibara Ai, who was sitting in the back seat, opened the car door, picked up the red bulletproof backpack placed beside her, and walked towards the school gate.

Before entering the school gate, she glanced back at Fujino.

Fujino simply adjusted his glasses and gave a slight smile.

Seeing this, Haibara Ai nodded slightly, her short hair at her temples swaying lightly, then turned and walked into the school gate.

Fujino watched the small figure walking towards the school, rubbing his chin.

He had a feeling of an old father sending his daughter off to school.

Then he turned around and drove to Teitan High School.

...

Teitan Elementary School.

Haibara Ai, led by Sumiko Kobayashi, entered the first-grade B classroom.

"So cute!"

"Is she a mixed-race?!"

As soon as she entered the classroom, her appearance caused a sensation among the students.

A group of inexperienced elementary school students were instantly mesmerized.

"This is the new transfer student, Haibara Ai."

Sumiko Kobayashi stood on the podium. "Everyone, get along well!"

After introducing Haibara Ai, Sumiko Kobayashi glanced around the classroom. "Haibara-san, you can sit..."

Before she could finish speaking, the students below the podium began to stir.

Haibara Ai just glanced around, then walked towards a seat by the window.

"Elementary school life, huh?"

Sitting down, she slightly raised her head, gazing out the window at a 45-degree angle.

On the other side, Conan cast his gaze towards Haibara Ai's seat, his brow furrowed.

Why did she transfer here?

What is going on?

Since Professor Agasa hadn't mentioned that Haibara Ai was now staying at Fujino's house, and Haibara Ai rarely went out, Conan was unaware that she was living across the street from his home.

...

Around two o'clock in the afternoon, Haibara Ai's first day of school ended.

She walked through the corridor, avoiding the running students, and moved quietly.

Elementary school life might be childish and dull for a high school student.

But for her, a university graduate, it was just right.

She enjoyed this calm and simple feeling.

"Haibara-san!"

A young girl's voice called out from behind.

Haibara Ai turned her head coldly and saw Ayumi Yoshida in a pink dress waving at her. "Haibara-san, let's go home together!"

Haibara Ai: "..."

With a cold face, she turned her head.

"Eh?"

Ayumi Yoshida was surprised by Haibara Ai's cold attitude.

"Don't bother with someone even more arrogant than Conan!"

Genta Kojima, who followed Ayumi, had his hands behind his head, looking impatient.

His frustration stemmed from being snubbed by Haibara Ai earlier.

He was among those who invited Haibara Ai to sit next to him.

Conan watched Haibara Ai, his brow furrowed, his confusion unresolved.

Logically, after he drove her out that night, she should have had no place to stay.

But seeing her now, she seemed to be doing fine.

And she had come to his class...

Could it be she returned to those men in black?!

Conan grew increasingly cautious.

"By the way, Haibara-san, where do you live?"

"No need to be shy. We can walk you home."

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya and Ayumi stepped forward, speaking warmly.

Haibara Ai glanced at them, thought for a moment, then said flatly, "Beika Town, 5th block, 40th building. I'm living there now."

"5th block?"

Ayumi pondered, then said suddenly, "Isn't that near Conan's house!"

Conan, upon hearing this, fell into deep thought.

The 40th building... he remembered Ran's house was at the 39th building. The 40th building...

Isn't that Fujino's house?!

Wait, why did she mention that address?!

Conan swallowed hard.

"Hey, Haibara, come with me for a bit."

Conan stepped forward, grabbing Haibara Ai's hand, intending to take her aside.

He planned to ask her clearly about her relationship with Fujino and any secrets he didn't know.

Haibara Ai frowned.

Suddenly, she remembered a trick Fujino taught her.

Her cold expression shifted slightly, and she let out a little girl's cry, "Ah! Pervert!"

Conan: "?"

"Conan, what are you doing?!"

Mitsuhiko reacted first, standing in front of Haibara Ai.

Conan: "..."

"Conan! How could you bully a girl!"

Ayumi also stood in front of Haibara Ai, full of resentment. "You are really too much!"

"..."

"So..."

Conan, with a twitching mouth, tried to explain but couldn't find the words.

"Hmph."

Haibara Ai, hiding behind the two kids, showed a playful smile.

Conan, educated by two elementary school students, couldn't lift his head, looking at Haibara Ai with resentment.

Damn... she did it on purpose!

By the way, why does this feel familiar?

...

On the other side, a similar scene was unfolding at Teitan High School.

"Feeling a bit bored..."

Fujino sat by the window, closing his book, gazing at the cherry blossoms outside, his vision gradually blurring.

"Ring ring ring!"

Just as he was about to fall asleep, a phone rang suddenly.

Fujino took out his phone and saw the caller ID: Haibara Ai.

He glanced at the time, 1:30 PM.

Teitan Elementary School should be out by now.

"Fujino!"

A slightly angry female voice suddenly pierced his ears, hitting his soul directly.

Fujino stiffened, looking up to see Shizuka Hiratsuka standing on the podium, her expression tinged with anger.

She took a deep breath, then said calmly, "I think I mentioned that phones should be on silent during class..."

"Ah... sorry."

Fujino stood up.

He almost forgot he had marked Haibara Ai and Miyano Akemi as important contacts after exchanging phone numbers, so silent mode didn't work.

Enduring Hiratsuka's stern look, he explained with a smile, "Actually, it's my little cousin staying with me temporarily. Today is her first day at school, so she probably called me after school."

"Little cousin?"

Hiratsuka was taken aback.

At this time, it should be an elementary student, right?

Isn't he an orphan?

How does he have a cousin?

She was puzzled.

But with a reasonable explanation, her anger subsided significantly. "In that case, take the call in the corridor... and remember to set your phone to silent next time."

"Understood."

Fujino nodded and went to the corridor.

Answering the call, he asked calmly, "Ai, what's up?"

"I'm going to hang out with my classmates today, so I might be home late."

The voice on the other end was still calm and short.

"Classmates?"

Fujino rubbed his chin, having an idea.

Looks like Haibara Ai joined the Detective Boys.

"Alright, have fun with your classmates. Make sure to be home before dinner."

He paused, then added seriously, "If you run into any trouble, call me."

"Understood."

With that, Haibara Ai hung up.

As soon as the call ended, the system prompt echoed in Fujino's ears:

"A new detective profession bounty mission has been detected. Please check it out!"

"A detective profession bounty mission?!"

Fujino was instantly awake.

Yawning, he opened the profession mission interface. The new bounty mission appeared before him:

[Detective Profession Bounty Mission: Silver Fox

Mission Target: Arrest the counterfeiter, Silver Fox

Mission Location: Marked on the HUD

Mission Reward: 3 million yen, 200 detective reputation points

Mission Time Limit: 1 day]

"Counterfeiter Silver Fox?"

Fujino studied the mission, muttering to himself.

Silver Fox should be that counterfeiter Conan mistook for a member of the Black Organization, right?

But 3 million...

That alias... Silver Fox is quite valuable.

She's worth more than a couple of knocks; anything less wouldn't justify the 3 million yen.

He remembered the plot clearly because it coincided with Haibara Ai's appearance.

It was about Haibara Ai's first day at school...when she was dragged into the adventures of the Detective Boys. She received a commission to find her missing brother, which led her to encounter a counterfeiting gang and end up captured by them.

In that scenario, Silver Fox, the counterfeiter, had a gun. 

Unfortunately for her, the gun proved useless. Haibara Ai managed to grab it and fired a shot, causing Silver Fox to become disoriented and scared.

Speaking of guns...

Hmm.

If things were proceeding normally, today might involve seeing Haibara Ai using her charm and fake crying to solve the problem.

(End of Chapter)