Fujino didn't pay much attention to the self-introductions of the two, as he already knew about them beforehand and saw no real need to listen.
After they finished, he gave an introduction of his own: "Fujino Doji, just an ordinary high school detective. If we are talking about something closer that might help bridge the gap, I also serve as a criminal consultant for the Metropolitan Police Department. However, as far as that Masashi Yamamoto goes, I wouldn't exactly call myself your colleague."
"That guy's just like that."
Kansuke Yamato sat in the passenger seat, supporting his chin with one hand as he looked out the window. "He's always looked down on detectives, thinking they just interfere with police work and cause trouble—especially high school detectives who mislead the police and cause them to lose face..."
Fujino curiously looked over at the two. "So what do you two think?"
"I don't think it matters," Kansuke Yamato answered casually. "As long as a case gets solved, there's nothing wrong with borrowing a detective's help."
Yui Uehara chimed in from the side, "That's how it is with the police; we frequently have to rely on other people's strength."
As she spoke, she glanced at Kansuke. "Take Ah-Kan last time, recklessly chasing after a serial killer. If it weren't for that gentleman named Batman, he probably would have already been dead."
"Though he still paid the price for his reckless personality with the loss of an eye..."
With that, she sighed. "As if he wasn't already fierce and terrifying enough, now he's got an extra scar. I'm afraid if he goes out alone at night, he'll end up scaring children to cry. Which girl could ever possibly fall for a guy like this..."
"Knock it off." Kansuke Yamato glanced at Yui Uehara, replying