[Red Herring]: You can't say that. Although Kaito Kid wasn't caught, that detective named Fujino is indeed very strong. He once single-handedly dismantled a criminal organization on Tsukikage Island and even assisted the police in capturing international robbers from Italy. As for why he wasn't caught, one can only say his skills are on par with Kaito Kid's.
[Magician's Apprentice (Suzuki Sonoko)]: Right, right! Detective Fujino's strength is truly formidable. I once personally witnessed him subdue a bank robber with a bokken!
[Phantom]: @Magician's Apprentice: Do you know Fujino Douji?
[Magician's Apprentice]: Not really. I just happened to be at the bank withdrawing money at the time and coincidentally saw that scene.
"Looks like my plan worked..."
Fujino stroked his chin, looking at Red Herring defending him in the chat room on the computer screen, a gratified smile touching his lips.
Kuroba Kaito, Kaito Kid – his combat prowess in the Conan world was among the top tier, not in terms of strength, but in methods.
Kaito's magic tricks were indeed impressive.
Even he, with his visual enhancement glasses, couldn't fully penetrate Kaito's magical techniques or figure out the methods used.
The appearance of a professional assassin targeting Kaito Kid during this jewel protection commission was indeed unexpected.
But it also presented him with an opportunity:
To owe Kuroba Kaito a favor.
As the saying goes, favors are priceless.
That blow he delivered wasn't for nothing. With this favor owed, if Fujino ever faced danger in the future, simply revealing a bit of information to Kuroba Kaito would surely bring Kaito Kid to his aid.
That's how relationships work.
The next morning.
Bright sunshine, bustling streets.
Fujino stood on the balcony, stretching luxuriously.
"Even though I fought so intensely with that Spider guy yesterday, I don't feel any fatigue today..."
Fujino clenched his fist. "It must be the effect of the University Student trait and the Medical profession."
"Knock knock!"
Just then, a knock sounded on the bedroom door. Miyano Akemi's voice came from outside: "Fujino-kun, may I come in?"
Fujino glanced down at his pajamas.
Seeing nothing amiss, he replied, "Please come in."
Receiving the response, Miyano Akemi pushed the door open and entered, with Ai Haibara following behind.
...
"You're saying you won resort vouchers for the Izu Queen Hotel?"
"That's right."
Miyano Akemi explained with a light chuckle, "Yesterday, when I took Ai-chan out shopping, we happened upon a lucky draw event. There were three chances, and the first prize was a three-day, two-night stay voucher for the Izu Queen Hotel."
"And you managed to draw all three of these vouchers?"
Fujino looked strangely at the three resort vouchers on the coffee table. "That's really lucky..."
Three chances, and she snagged all the first prizes.
That level of luck was off the charts.
Almost comparable to a certain unicorn.
Could the Soul Lotus have some unique luck enhancement?
"Exactly."
Miyano Akemi nodded, then looked at Ai Haibara beside her. "Ai-chan was quite lucky too. Although she didn't get the first prize, she won the second prize, a black gothic lolita dress."
"Black gothic lolita dress?"
Fujino turned his gaze towards Ai Haibara.
"Ai-chan looks really cute in that dress."
"Ahem... I'll go make breakfast."
Feeling their gazes, Ai Haibara's small face flushed slightly. Clearing her throat, she immediately scurried off to the kitchen.
"The child is shy."
Miyano Akemi watched Ai Haibara's retreating figure, chuckling softly.
"Looks like she cares about you quite a bit."
"Huh?"
Fujino looked at Miyano Akemi in surprise.
Miyano Akemi said earnestly, "Little girls Ai Haibara's age are very conscious about showing shyness in front of people they care about."
"Where did you learn all this?"
"From relationship advice shows on TV."
"..."
"I'll go see how Ai-chan's doing with breakfast, see if she needs any help."
Fujino, feeling utterly speechless, stood up and headed towards the kitchen.
With the three working together, breakfast was quickly prepared.
"By the way, Akemi-nee, do the resort vouchers you won have an expiration date?"
At the dining table, Fujino scooped up a mouthful of hot porridge with a spoon.
"Expiration date?"
Miyano Akemi took out the vouchers. "It seems they're limited to use within this month."
"Speaking of which, when is next weekend?"
Fujino couldn't help but ask.
He checked the time this morning; today should be Monday, August 5th.
If it was the weekend, it could be any day.
"Should be the day after tomorrow,"
Ai Haibara took out her phone, checked today's date. "Today is August 5th. The day after tomorrow is Saturday, August 10th. After that is Mountain Day on the 11th."
"August 10th."
Fujino's brow furrowed imperceptibly upon hearing this. "What date is tomorrow..."
"August 2nd."
Ai Haibara replied calmly, looking at Fujino strangely.
"..."
Alright, he was speechless again.
So he was the only one who didn't know the date in this world?
But speaking of which, the one-month limit on the vouchers... from which day did it start?
"Since the day after tomorrow is Saturday, how about we take tomorrow off and go to Izu?"
Putting his thoughts aside, Fujino suggested. "We can take this opportunity to relax by the sea for a few days."
Miyano Akemi suddenly spoke up, "Tomorrow probably won't work."
"Do you have something on, Akemi-nee?"
Fujino looked curiously at Miyano Akemi. He remembered that usually, besides tidying up, grocery shopping, and chatting with nearby aunties, Miyano Akemi didn't seem to have many close friends. Without a job, she shouldn't have anything urgent to handle.
"It's not that I have something,"
Miyano Akemi spoke softly, stammering, "The Izu hotel on the voucher is by the sea..."
"Neither Akemi-nee nor I have swimsuits."
Ai Haibara, nearby, finished Miyano Akemi's sentence.
"My oversight."
Fujino nodded in understanding.
He had almost forgotten that detail. The Izu Queen Hotel was built by the sea, using the seaside as a selling point. Going to the beach would definitely require swimsuits.
He had bought most of Miyano Akemi's and Ai Haibara's clothes, and swimsuits weren't among them.
He himself didn't care much; he could just wear swim trunks to the beach. But the two girls... they indeed needed properly fitting swimsuits.
"In that case, let's go on vacation the day after tomorrow instead. It connects perfectly with the Mountain Day holiday, allowing us to use all three days on the voucher. Tomorrow, we'll take a day off, and I'll take you two swimsuit shopping first."
As for why buying swimsuits required a whole day...
One could only say, that's just how girls are.
Besides, matters like choosing swimsuits required his personal supervision.
Swimsuits needed to be chosen carefully. If chosen poorly, it could be embarrassing.