Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

Xiao Lan breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

Sonoko said with some regret, "It's a pity we didn't see how you fought that dark figure."

“There will be other opportunities in the future.” Kitagawa Taki smiled. “Let’s go home.”

……

"Is the exorcism complete?"

Ai Haibara, wearing her pajamas and watching TV, heard Kitagawa Taki return and asked without turning her head.

"All done," Kitagawa Taki replied as he changed his shoes.

Ai Haibara turned to look at Taki Kitagawa and said, "I'll go for any exorcism requests in the future."

Although she is a scientist, she is interested in things like astrology and divination, and is also very curious about Kitagawa Taki's exorcism techniques.

"Oh? It's rare that you're interested. Okay, I'll call you next time!"

Ai Haibara is practically a homebody now; it would be good for her to go out more.

Kitagawa Taki didn't see Miyano Akemi in the living room, so he asked, "Where's your sister?"

"bath."

Ai Haibara glanced at Taki Kitagawa. She had previously suspected that her older sister and Taki Kitagawa were hiding something from her, but so far she hadn't found anything.

Kitagawa Taki grunted in agreement, took half a watermelon from the refrigerator, cut it into several pieces, arranged them on a plate, and placed it on the coffee table in front of Haibara Ai.

"It's not good to eat at night." Ai Haibara shook her head.

"What's wrong with that? It's not like we eat every day. Eating and drinking as we please is the true meaning of life."

Kitagawa Taki simply took a piece and handed it to Haibara Ai.

Ai Haibara took the watermelon, took a small bite, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

At that moment, Akemi Miyano also came out of the bathroom, rubbing her hair with a towel. "Taki-kun, you're back."

"Hmm, Akemi, have a piece." Kitagawa Taki pointed to the fruit plate.

Akemi Miyano smiled and said, "You guys eat, I just brushed my teeth."

Finally, Kitagawa Taki and Haibara Ai divided the remaining watermelon between them.

……

early morning.

Akemi Miyano's bedroom.

Akemi Miyano has gotten used to looking at Taki Kitagawa now.

After an unknown amount of time, Ai Haibara got up groggily to go to the bathroom. When she returned, she was more awake and vaguely heard noises coming from Akemi Miyano's room.

Ai Haibara moved closer to the door and heard it more clearly; it seemed to be Akemi Miyano's painful, suppressed voice.

She was startled. Had something happened to her sister?

So, Ai Haibara quickly opened the door.

The living room light shone into the dark room, and Ai Haibara's eyes widened as she saw...

Kitagawa Taki and Miyano Akemi naturally noticed Haibara Ai as well. Miyano Akemi let out a soft cry and lay down on Kitagawa Taki, burying her head in the sand like an ostrich.

Meanwhile, Ai Haibara had already run back to her bedroom in a panic.

Kitagawa Taki knew that Ai Haibara would find out sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Perhaps because they did it so many times, they became less restrained and their voices grew louder, which is why Ai Haibara heard them.

"How am I supposed to face this now..." Miyano Akemi was on the verge of tears.

"It's alright, just talk to her and she'll understand," Kitagawa Taki patted Miyano Akemi on the back, comforting her.

Akemi Miyano looked up, her face still flushed: "Taki-kun, you mean..."

"Of course, how could I not want you?" Kitagawa Taki hugged Miyano Akemi tightly.

After lingering tenderly for a while, the two...

"Alright, pack your things and go talk to Ai."

"Ah."

Akemi Miyano's voice was barely audible.

……

Ai Haibara huddled under the covers, the scene from just moments ago replaying in her mind.

She was feeling very conflicted—shocked, shy, and confused…

When she recalled her older sister's strange behavior at that time, Ai Haibara understood.

"Ai..."

Akemi Miyano pushed open the door; she had already changed her clothes.

She felt a little embarrassed, after all, her sister had seen this.

Finally, it was Ai Haibara who spoke first: "Sister...you and him..."

Akemi Miyano said quietly, "I like Taki-kun."

"I understand." Ai Haibara was silent for a moment, but decided to speak up. "Then, do you know that he's having an ambiguous relationship with other women?"

Even someone like her who has never been in a relationship could see that Sonoko had feelings for Kitagawa Taki; she practically had her feelings written all over her face.

"I know."

Akemi Miyano's answer surprised Ai Haibara.

Akemi Miyano could easily see through Sonoko's thoughts; she just never showed it.

"Sister!" Ai Haibara exclaimed in shock.

"You know how I met Taki-kun. I think it was fate. At that time, I had just received the organization's mission and was still confused. He made me determined to rebel against the organization. After that, he took us sisters in. The life I have now is something I never dared to imagine before."

Akemi Miyano took off her slippers and leaned against the bed with Ai Haibara.

Ai Haibara asked, "Sister, is it because you want to repay him that you..."

“No, I love him. I don’t ask for much. I just want Taki to have a place for me in his heart.” Miyano Akemi said firmly.

Perhaps she did have those thoughts at first, just as Ai Haibara said, but now she can be sure of her own feelings.

"Sister, you..."

Haibara sighed. What else could she say after Miyano Akemi had already said that?

Kitagawa Taki is indeed a good person, although he can be a bit annoying at times. If he is a loyal person, Haibara Ai would definitely support him wholeheartedly.

But that's just how reality is, which makes her feel somewhat indignant.

Akemi Miyano hugged Ai Haibara and said with a smile, "Isn't my sister doing just fine now?"

Ai Haibara forced a smile, but she was still worried. Even if Akemi Miyano didn't mind that Taki Kitagawa had other women, what about those other women?

And that guy just became her brother-in-law!?

Chapter 70 Searching for the Sister's Body

the next day.

Good morning, Ai.

Ai Haibara, sporting panda eyes and yawning, ignored Taki Kitagawa's greeting.

Last night, the two sisters chatted for a long time before going to sleep.

Akemi Miyano, also sporting dark circles under her eyes, walked behind Ai Haibara and smiled at Taki Kitagawa.

When she walked up to Kitagawa Taki, Miyano Akemi said in a low voice, "Ai just hasn't digested it yet."

"It's okay, I know," Kitagawa Taki waved his hand and said.

Ai Haibara noticed Taki Kitagawa and Akemi Miyano whispering to each other.

She ignored Kitagawa Taki, partly because she was not used to the sudden change, but more so because seeing Kitagawa Taki reminded her of the scene from last night.

After breakfast, Kitagawa Taki went to the office on the second floor.

Another day of leisurely reading the newspaper and playing games!

Kitagawa Taki leaned back in his office chair and sighed. He felt like he was becoming a couch potato, with nothing to do all day except cultivate.

Clang!

"Brother Kitagawa!"

Ayumi and her two companions rushed in.

Seeing this, Kitagawa Taki asked, "Are you here to play with Ai again?"

During this time, the three little ones have come to see Ai Haibara twice, but Ai Haibara rejected them both times.

"Mmm." Ayumi nodded.

Kitagawa Taki pointed upstairs, "She's upstairs, go find her!"

Ayumi said crisply, "Thank you, Kitagawa-nii-san!"

The three of them rushed upstairs again.

Kitagawa Taki thought the three of them were going to return empty-handed again, but a short while later he saw Haibara Ai being pulled downstairs by Ayumi.

……

"So, where are we going?" Ai Haibara glanced at the baseball bats and gloves the group was carrying; there was no open space nearby for them to play baseball.

She just happened to want to get out and relax today, so she accepted Ayumi's invitation.

"Let's go find Conan first."

The group crossed the road and dashed to the Mori Detective Agency.