Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

"You've certainly been busy solving a lot of things lately. With your example, ordinary police officers might also be able to earn vacation time by solving cases in the future."

As he spoke, he leaned back in his chair and said with some emotion, "Although Representative Tunkou was not a good person in his lifetime, he did make a great contribution to police system reform before his death."

"As one of the beneficiaries, I have to thank him even more."

Megure sighed, "Now that we've finished talking, you'll officially start your vacation tomorrow. There's probably nothing much going on today, so you can think about where to go on vacation. You can also take your annual leave with you, but don't take it all at once."

Higashino Ning nodded. "Okay, I understand. I'll go check on those three prisoners first."

Just as he was relaxing, Inspector Megure sprang to his feet. “No way! Higashino, you might as well just go home today. I’ll call you over if anything comes up.”

Higashino Ning pouted, "Alright then..."

He is free.

Conan is lying in the hospital. Even if there's a case today, it won't be anything major, which is basically like getting a free day off.

Six days off isn't enough; you can take a few more days of annual leave together.

Wow~~~ It feels so good, I'm not used to it!

What the hell can he do if he has a day off every day?

Let's go to Teitan Elementary School!

...

teacher's office.

Sumiko Kobayashi looked troubled. "Officer Higashino, you..."

Higashino Ning's expression was firm. "I have no reason to lie. Ai really needs seven days off to recuperate. Would I, a police officer, lie to you?"

Ah... Kobayashi Sumiko realized that her trust in the police seemed to be starting to waver.

She said carefully, "Mainly because it hasn't been too long since Ai took leave last time, I think..."

Before she could finish speaking, Dongye Ning quickly interrupted, "Excuse me, I have to interrupt. It's precisely because it hasn't been long since the last check-up that I'm only now taking care of my health. That's perfectly reasonable, isn't it?"

Um... is that reasonable?

It seems...to be...quite reasonable...right?

After waiting a few days for the results of the examination, they are now available, so I am asking for leave again.

Yes, that makes sense.

Sumiko Kobayashi nodded. "Alright then, but is seven days really enough time to recuperate?"

Higashino Ning nodded in agreement, "That's enough, that's enough. It's not a big problem. I promise I won't take any more leave after this."

After saying that, he added, "Except for special cases like colds, I'm sure you'll understand, Teacher Lin."

"Sigh... Ai has been frail and sickly since she was little, and I've been so worried about her."

Upon hearing this, Kobayashi Sumiko chuckled awkwardly but couldn't find a way to reply.

Sickly?

I really couldn't tell at all!

Ai is the long-distance running champion in her grade!

Can this be called being physically weak and sickly?

She quickly approved the leave slip and asked, "By the way, Officer Higashino, how is Conan? I heard from Mr. Mori that he was accidentally shot yesterday and hospitalized."

Higashino Ning said that Conan was doing well and the surgery was a success, and hoped that Kobayashi Sumiko would continue to use a cold as an excuse to let Haibara Ai leave school.

The two got up and headed to the classroom. During this time, Kobayashi Sumiko repeatedly expressed her hope that Higashino Ning could help educate the three little ones.

It's really too abstract; the dangers these children encounter are getting more and more outrageous each time.

Higashino Ning verbally agreed, but in his heart he could only think that he couldn't help her.

If the three kids had listened to advice, the Junior Detective Club would have disbanded long ago. Their parents aren't worried, so we're just going along for the ride.

Despite the fact that the three little ones cried and begged at the hospital yesterday, saying it was all their fault and they would never do it again, it didn't happen again.

But Higashino Ning, who has watched "Detective Conan," knows very well that they not only dare to do it, but they do it again and again.

Upon arriving at the classroom, Ms. Kobayashi appeared.

Ai Haibara once again departed amidst the blessings of a group of children.

As she walked out of the school gate, the little girl sighed, "So, what are you going to do this time?"

Higashino Ning said in a relaxed tone, "I'll take you out to play."

Ai Haibara stared warily. "Is the organization making another move?"

Taking leave seems to have some strange connection with the organization.

Dongye Ning shook his head, "No, it's really a vacation. My boss approved five days off for me today, and I can't refuse."

He suddenly became interested and lifted Ai Haibara up, letting her sit on his shoulders. "Weren't you going to Shikoku to use the computer to copy data? Why don't you go there today?"

"After we're done, I'll take you to Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. That's my hometown."

Ai Haibara mentally pulled up a map of Japan and looked at it. "It really is a very far place. It's a place I've never been before."

"Oh? It seems you've been to quite a few places?" Higashino Ning raised an eyebrow. "Where have you been?"

The little girl pouted, "Boston, USA; Tokyo, Japan."

silence.

"and then?"

"Gone."

"Gone???"

"Um......"

"Tsk, how pitiful."

"Stop talking, or I'll start crying. Brother, let's go home first."

I drove home.

Since it's still morning, we can set off for Shikoku today.

So, urged by Ai Haibara, Higashino Ning began packing his luggage.

After a quick lunch and a brief farewell to Professor Agasa, the two packed their bags and set off.

In Japan, you don't need any identification to take domestic Shinkansen flights; you can just pack up and go.

Because the distance was quite far, I took a plane.

Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu Airport.

As Higashino Ning walked out of the airport, he first yawned, then stretched and yawned wildly to loosen his body.

It must be too much of a struggle for him to sit in economy class with his build.

Unfortunately, the thrifty and hardworking Ai Haibara decided to endure it as long as possible, since it was only a few hours anyway.

"Shall we go to the accommodation first?"

Higashino Ning felt increasingly uncomfortable the more he stretched out his body, so he simply looked down at Haibara Ai.

The little girl gripped the backpack straps with both hands, "Okay, then let's go out for a walk, and decide where to go to use the computer tonight."

Seeing that Ai Haibara was in high spirits and in a great mood, Higashino Ning felt that it would be against her character not to be cheeky in this situation.

He bent down and lowered his voice, "Will it save money tonight?"

Ai Haibara paused for a moment, then immediately realized what she meant, blushing and walking away a bit. "It's too early for you to want to share a room with me!"

Chapter 139 The meaning of travel

Ai Haibara's attitude was very firm. Although Higashino Ning was somewhat disappointed, he was also somewhat relieved.

After all, if they were to actually share a room, he would be the one under more pressure.

Who would understand! The shy boy was even hesitant to touch the delicious food that was offered to him!

Moreover, Ai Haibara at this point is not exactly delicious; describing her as a bomb would be more appropriate.

We hadn't planned our trip in advance, so we booked the hotel on the spot.

Higashino Ning can handle everything.

They were quite lucky; they booked rooms next to each other with identical decor, so there was no need for them to visit each other's rooms.

The little girl seemed to have plenty of energy; she hadn't rested for long before urging Higashino Ning to go out for a walk with her.

Higashino Ning didn't want to move much; his body, which had been tormented by the economy class experience, still hadn't returned to normal.

Reject directly!

Even when Ai Haibara put on a pitiful expression, she still refused.

Your attitude must be firm.

Higashino Ning doesn't feel that he has to accommodate Haibara Ai. He cares about others, but he also needs the other person to understand when he's not feeling well.

Seeing that he really didn't want to move, Ai Haibara ran around the bed to the other side, looked at his face, and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"

The little girl's face showed worry.

Higashino Ning said listlessly, "I'm sleepy, and my body feels really strange. To be honest, I don't feel comfortable lying down right now."

His appearance completely broke Ai Haibara's heart.

The room was silent for two seconds.

Ai Haibara suddenly stomped off her shoes and jumped onto the bed.

"What are you doing?" Higashino Ning raised his eyelids slightly.

The little girl said matter-of-factly, "You're just tired and your muscles are fatigued. Don't worry, I'll give you a massage."