Conan: Holy Shit!!

"A grand prize?"

Fujino's ears perked up at the mention of this, but after a moment's thought, he lost interest in the matter.

He wasn't from Ekoda High School, so even if there was a big prize, it wouldn't be his.

Moreover, it's inappropriate for both men and women to participate, as no one is indifferent to these things.

Early romantic relationships are a concept unique to China.

In Japan, there is no such thing as puppy love.

Girls can get married at sixteen and boys at eighteen. What's this about puppy love? They can just get a marriage certificate right away.

"Hey! Teacher, can students from other schools participate?"

At that moment, a girl in the crowd suddenly shouted something.

"Students from other schools?"

Kono Erika twitched her chin. To be honest, if it was just the students in the class, there really weren't enough to go around if she were included...

Well, it should be said that the students couldn't get enough of it.

After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Students from other schools or other classes are also fine, but of course, at least one of them must be from our class!"

As soon as she finished speaking, several girls from Ekoda High School rushed towards Fujino.

Fujino frowned and quickly retreated behind Kono Erika.

Seeing this, those people could no longer continue their charge and could only retreat temporarily, waiting for an opportunity to invite him again.

"By the way, Ms. Konno, what was the grand prize this time?"

Fujino asked Kono Erika curiously.

"Oh, Fujino- kun, are you interested too?"

Kono Erika glanced at Fujino. He had black eyes and black hair, and a cool and mature aura... To be honest, he was a bit like a cool and handsome man who was untainted by the mud.

Could this kid be trying to invite me?

No way... Although she did have some ulterior motives in organizing this ski-themed event.

But high school students... well, they're not her students anyway, so it doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Kono Erika was infatuated with the girl, blurted out. "This event is being held jointly by our school and the ski resort here. The winner will receive a voucher for the event and a prize of about 50,000 yen."

Is that so?

Fujino narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this, "Thank you, Ms. Konno."

Then, Fujino turned and left.

Kono Erika looked at Fujino's departing figure with some surprise.

So they were just asking her what the reward was, not inviting her?

Sigh... what's with this feeling of disappointment?

They should have gotten used to it by now.

On the other side, Fujino, having learned of the reward, began to ponder.

"Fifty thousand yen, plus a complimentary voucher. That should sell for over one hundred thousand yen?"

"This will fill the financial gap caused by my current gear... but if I participate, I'll need to find a girl to be my 'tool'... it feels a bit troublesome, maybe Ran or Sonoko..."

Fujino shook his head. "It doesn't seem to work either. At least one of the two participants must be a student from Class 2-B of Ekoda High School."

"People from outside the school can also participate in this event. Ran, Sonoko, are you interested?"

After the group dispersed, Aoko asked Ran and her group a question.

"I can't do it anymore."

Ran waved her hand, "To participate, I need to find a boy I know, and I don't know any of Aoko's classmates."

"Me too."

Sonoko nodded, then looked at Fujino beside her.

If Fujino could participate with her, she might be able to get a little interested.

But it requires someone in Aoko's class.

Then it's meaningless.

"By the way, Nakamori-kun, do you have anyone in mind to join you for tonight's activities?"

Fujino sized up Nakamori Aoko for a moment, then suddenly asked.

"A candidate?"

Nakamori Aoko was taken aback upon hearing this, "They haven't arrived yet."

Sonoko seemed a little surprised. "Aoko, aren't you going to participate with your childhood Kaito Kurokawa?"

"Kaito already has Red... he already has a better partner."

Nakamori Aoko chuckled. "Even if I invited him, he wouldn't agree. That guy would definitely say something like, 'You're so bad, I'm not teaming up with you.'"

"That guy is really terrible."

Sonoko complained, "I thought that reasoning maniac was bad enough, but I didn't expect there to be someone even worse."

"Don't say that. After all, we're just childhood sweethearts."

Nakamori Aoko's face showed no sign of resentment. Instead, she explained, "I've only just started skiing myself. If I were to participate with him, I would definitely hold him back."

"By the way, Aoko, don't you know how to ski?"

At this moment, Sonoko, recalling the moment she had fallen face-first into the mud, suddenly asked.

"Yes."

Nakamori Aoko chuckled sheepishly, "To be honest, this is my first time skiing."

"I see..."

Sonoko suggested, "In that case, how about I and Ran teach you?"

"May I?"

"What does it matter!"

"Thank you so much, Sonoko, Ran!"

Then, the three girls began teaching each other how to ski as they went down the mountain.

Fujino and Conan, on the other hand, were left out in the sun.

"..."

Both of them wore expressions that seemed somewhat speechless, or more accurately, dead fish eyes.

"Hey! Fujino, how about we go skiing too?"

Unable to bear the feeling of not being able to join in the girls' conversation, Conan was the first to make a suggestion.

"I'll pass."

Fujino glanced at the snow scene and said, "It's fine to just watch the light snow here."

"Huh? Is that so?"

Conan, with a childlike demeanor and a slightly amused smile, asked, "You don't know how to ski, do you?"

Fujino: "..."

Just as Fujino was about to play a prank on Conan, he suddenly heard the voices of several girls behind him.

They have all sorts of looks, but they're all here for him.

I guess it was to invite him to the evening skiing activity.

"In that case, I'll take you skating..."

Fujino silently turned his gaze to Conan, "Hold on tight, my driving skills are top-notch, just bear with it."

Conan: "?"

Want to take me for a slide?

Hold on tight?

Should I just bear with it?

What does that mean...?

Before he could even catch his breath, Fujino had already scooped him up in his arms, tucked him under his arm, and, on black skis, slid down the snow slope.

Overclocking has been initiated for the host. Currently overclocked item: snowboard sled.

As the system's voice sounded, the snowboard under Fujino's feet suddenly accelerated.

In the pristine white snow, Fujino's black figure dashed out at an incredible speed, transforming into a black phantom.

When the speed reached a certain level, Fujino bent his body slightly, and the next moment, he exerted all his strength!

With a loud 'bang', Fujino leaped high into the air on his skis.

"Your subject is Mu Cao!"

Conan was trapped under Fujino's armpit, was terrified and let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered.

The skis spun rapidly in mid-air, tracing a beautiful white arc.

Then there was another 'bang'.

The speeding sled landed steadily on the snow and slid straight down the slope of the snow-covered mountain.

Before reaching the end of the ski slope, Fujino slid to the side, kicking up a cloud of snowflakes, and came to a stop.

Fujino put Conan down from under his arm.

Conan stood there stunned, completely dumbfounded by Fujino's actions.

He looked terrified; if he hadn't been so patient, he probably would have wet himself.

After all, what happened just now was too terrifying; if you're not careful, someone could die!

Those around him also noticed Fujino's actions just now, automatically ignoring the husky under his armpit, and were all amazed by Fujino's skiing skills.

Of course, the original owner of this body couldn't ski.

The reason he can ski and perform such difficult maneuvers is entirely due to his experience as Old Driver and his own immense strength.

Yes, sleds are also vehicles.

It should be said that most of the things Fujino could drive could be called vehicles.

For ordinary people, this kind of action may be difficult and dangerous.

However, for Fujino, whose perception and physical abilities have been enhanced, this action is a piece of cake.

Even if it flies out directly, it's highly unlikely to suffer serious injury.

As for Conan, it's hard to say.

However, even if this kid gets blown up by a bomb, he'll be back to his old self in just a few days.

I guess even if I fall, it won't be a big deal.

Conan, who had recovered from his daze, looked at Fujino with a husky-like gaze, his heart filled with resentment.

Fujino was definitely pretending not to know how to ski to get back at him!

Absolutely!

Damn it, I only joked about the name a long time ago!

Why are you still holding a grudge after all this time?

"Senior, where did you learn to ski such a high-level skill?"

"Amazing!"

As soon as Fujino stopped, several little girls who had just come down the mountain surrounded him, chattering excitedly.

"I learned it from my dad."

Fujino followed suit, chuckling as he brought up his father.

Then he asked Nakamori Aoko, "Nakamori-san, would you like to join me for tonight's activities?"

"Well?!"

The group of people all made surprised noises and looked at Fujino in bewilderment.

Nakamori Aoko waved her hand, "Inviting me wouldn't be appropriate... You've probably seen my skiing skills."

"It's okay, skiing isn't that hard, as long as someone takes the lead..."

Fujino explained nonchalantly, "Besides, I'm quite interested in the grand prize from Ekoda High School this time. I heard it's 50,000 yen and includes a snow mountain tour ticket. And besides, you're Aoko only person I know at Ekoda High School."

That's right, all he's interested in is the grand prize, and if he wants to participate, he'll need to find someone to help him.

The only person I can find and know right now is Nakamori Aoko is all alone.

Ran and Sonoko, who were standing nearby, understood Fujino's intention in participating in the skiing activity.

It turns out it was all for money.

Neither of them ever worried about money.

Although Ran's father is not very capable, Sonoko still lives a life of comfort and wealth. As for Ran, she is even more well-off.

After thinking it over carefully, the two realized that among the three, only Fujino seemed to be able to support himself.

This trip to the snow-capped mountains seems to have cost over 100,000 yen.

It seems the Senior doesn't earn much money from a single commission...

They must have already used up most of their living expenses for half a month, right?

That's why I want to participate in activities to earn a living.

After some thought, the two understood Fujino's intention.

"But..."

"What's the 'but' about it!"

Having understood Fujino's intention to make money, Sonoko chimed in, "You should just participate with Fujino- Senior. If it's Fujino- Senior, he'll definitely teach that 'Kaito Kurokawa' a lesson!"

Ran nodded in agreement. "With Fujino- Senior's skills, Aoko, you'll definitely win."