Fujino Takes the Plunge

Izu, Queen Hotel.

Fujino stood on the beach, holding a glass of watermelon juice, wearing glasses, silently gazing at the white line where the sea and sky met in the distance.

The beach was bathed in sunshine, a calm sea breeze was blowing, and the sea was sparkling.

Beach, sea, beautiful women, bikinis—a scene reminiscent of Hawaii, immersing one in a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere.

It would be perfect if I didn't encounter a murder case.

"Tell me, Brother Fujino."

Meanwhile, Mori Kogoro, who had been sitting on a deck chair and admiring the beautiful women on the beach, turned his gaze to Fujino and asked in confusion, "Why did you suddenly decide to come here for a vacation?"

"A few days ago, Sister Akemi won a few vouchers for this hotel."

Fujino took a sip of watermelon juice. "We came here for a weekend vacation."

"A hospitality voucher? You're really lucky."

Mori Kogoro sighed, "I don't know what Ran was thinking, insisting on coming here for a weekend trip... She said she made plans with some friends, and this trip is going to cost a lot of money."

"Friend?"

Fujino was a little confused. "Did she say which friend it was?"

Logically speaking, the only friend who could have invited Ran here should be Sonoko's best friend.

But Sonoko didn't come either...

"She didn't tell me, I thought it was you."

Mori Kogoro looked up, his fists clenched. "They even booked two rooms. If the friend she's meeting later turns out to be a guy, I'm definitely going to give that kid a good beating!"

"Brother Fujino!"

With that, Mori Kogoro stood up and patted Fujino on the shoulder. "You must help me out then!"

"Okay, okay..."

Fujino smiled helplessly.

Although his reasoning ability is not as good as that of a Great Detective, he can deduce based on his memory and Ran's habits.

He had a pretty good idea of who her friend was this time.

"Fujino- kun."

Akemi Miyano walked towards them carrying two drinks.

Ran was beside her, followed by Ai Haibara and Conan.

Akemi Miyano wore a white coat over her upper body, her full breasts were covered by a black bikini, and her hips and thighs were covered by a black long skirt.

He didn't reveal any parts that shouldn't be exposed, giving off a mature and composed vibe.

Ai Haibara is holding a straw and a glass of blue juice, which looks like it's blueberry flavored.

She was wearing a slightly small light blue one-piece swimsuit, or rather a dress, with a pleated skirt that swayed gently. The printed fabric was simple and cute.

Ran was wearing a floral swimsuit. Although she was only sixteen or seventeen years old, her figure was indeed remarkable, surpassing her peers for several years. She had a youthful and beautiful look.

As for Conan...

At this moment, he looked like a wronged soul, shirtless and like a greyhound, whispering to Ai Haibara beside him, "So, why are you guys here on vacation?"

"You're allowed to come on vacation with your older sister, so why can't I?"

Ai Haibara took a sip of her juice and glanced at Conan.

Conan gave a deadpan look.

"Eri?!"

Just as Fujino was watching the group, he was suddenly interrupted by a familiar sound coming from afar.

Hearing the sound, he turned his head.

Then they saw Uncle Mori looking at a woman with a graceful figure beside him with surprise.

The woman wore a blue, mature-style one-piece swimsuit, had long, wavy brown hair, and wore black-rimmed glasses.

Age, around thirty-something?

To be fair, Eri Kisaki is indeed very well-maintained.

If Fujino hadn't known that the person was Eri Kisaki, who was already married and had a child, Fujino would have mistakenly estimated her age to be in her early twenties.

"You two are truly in sync!"

Ran walked over, looking surprised, and said to the two people who had just bumped into each other and were still in shock, "I didn't expect you to have the same idea for a weekend vacation. You two are truly a pair of soulmates."

"Ran..."

Mori Kogoro turned his head resentfully, "Could it be that this is your doing again?"

"They said they wanted me to come here for a beach trip or something."

Eri Kisaki crossed her arms. "Thinking about it, that makes sense, doesn't it?"

"Well?"

Ran's smile gradually froze.

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Conan also looked up when he heard the sound.

The moment he saw Eri Kisaki, he stopped thinking.

Hmm, no need to think about it anymore, that person has already appeared.

Come to think of it, it was similar last time...

"It really was her."

Fujino's thoughts were confirmed the moment he saw Eri Kisaki appear.

That's right, the person Ran came to see this time was none other than Eri Kisaki.

All of this was part of Ran's plan to reconcile her parents.

But what was the result?

It's obvious that the plan has been exposed again.

"So, Ran, this trip was really not worth it."

Mori Kogoro, with ulterior motives, looked at Eri Kisaki and said provocatively, "You spend a lot of money to come here and enjoy the atmosphere of a beach vacation, and it's all ruined by this middle-aged woman who's over 30 and still wearing a flashy, brightly colored swimsuit?"

"Oh dear, if Ran hadn't invited me, it would have been just as good as me coming."

Eri Kisaki snorted and retorted, "After seeing a middle-aged woman like me, you still put on a lecherous expression and even tried to flirt with me in a vulgar and tasteless voice. I don't know where this scoundrel came from."

"What did you say?"

The two were already on edge the moment they met.

Fujino stood to the side and gave an awkward smile.

These two really do start arguing the moment they meet.

"Senior Fujino, I'm so sorry to have made you laugh."

Ran gave an awkward smile, then tried to smooth things over, forcibly pulling the two, whose relationship was already tense, back to the hotel.

"That person just now..."

Akemi Miyano watched the two arguing figures walk away and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"That Ran's mother, Eri Kisaki."

Fujino explained, "She is also Uncle Mori's wife, but the two are currently in a state of separation and cold war."

"Huh? She's actually Ran's mother?"

Akemi Miyano nodded. "No wonder I haven't seen Mrs. Mori. It turns out they've split up the family."

Just as the two were talking, Ai Haibara, who had just noticed something, quietly walked to the beach chair next to her.

She leaned down slightly, reached under the chair, and touched something hard.

I picked it up casually; it was a ring.

Then, she turned around and handed the ring to Fujino: "That auntie just now seems to have dropped something."

"Ring?"

Fujino took the ring and looked at Ai Haibara: "Ai, where did you find this ring?"

"Right there on the beach chair."

Ai Haibara pointed to the beach chair where Uncle Mori had just sat not far away, and said with a smirk, "This must be what they call a test between lovers, but unfortunately that clueless uncle didn't even notice."

"It seems that the two of them still have feelings for each other."

Akemi Miyano also turned her gaze to that ring.

She smiled and then asked Ai Haibara curiously, "But speaking of which, Ai, where did you hear about this 'test for couples' thing?"

"Hmm..."

Ai Haibara paused, remained silent for a few seconds, and then said, "I heard it from a classmate."

After the Mori family left, the Fujino family began to enjoy a vacation at the beach.

Akemi Miyano stood in the shallow water by the sea, her swimsuit wet with seawater.

She stood up and waved to Fujino: "Fujino- kun, aren't you going to swim?"

"I think I'll pass by the sea."

On the beach, Fujino waved his hand and glanced down at his white shirt. "It's a hassle to get your shirt wet."

The phrase "going into business" does sound a bit strange.

Of course, this is not the main reason why he is unwilling to go into business.

Well, the main reason is that he can't swim.

In his previous life, he was born inland and had never been to the seaside or a swimming pool.

He has no memory of ever swimming in his entire life.

So he really can't swim.

"Sister Akemi is also wearing a shirt."

Ai Haibara, who was Ai Haibara in the water, turned to look at Fujino and asked, "You don't actually know how to swim, do you?"

"How could that be?"

Fujino, whose thoughts had been read, coughed lightly. "Swimming is something I, as a detective, can do, of course."

At the same time, he couldn't help but admire Ai Haibara's keen perception of words and emotions.

It seems that last time he was observed from several kilometers away, he was still discovered.

All I can say is that it truly lives up to its reputation as a mobile human radar for the Alcohol Company.

Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to go into business.

Fujino walked slowly towards the sea.

Perfect timing, I can take this opportunity to learn how to swim.

Fujino went to sea.

Fujino flailed twice.

Fujino learned to swim.

"Swimming isn't that difficult."

Fujino walked ashore from the shallow water, muttering to himself.

After undergoing systematic enhancement, his physical coordination now far surpasses that of ordinary people.

In addition, the learning abilities provided by the "The Times Are Calling" for students' careers.

Despite being a non-swimmer, he had already adapted to the water in just a few minutes after entering the sea.

In just over ten minutes, he had already learned the basics of swimming.

"Hey handsome, do you have time to join us for lunch?"

At that moment, a female voice interrupted Fujino's thoughts.

Fujino looked up and saw two graceful older women blocking his way.

This is...

Is she trying to chat him up?

Goodness, does it really happen that a mature older woman hits on a male high school student?

What kind of setting is this doujinshi?

Puzzled, Fujino followed the fiery gazes of the two mature older women and looked at himself.

In an instant, it became clear.

At this moment, the white shirt draped over his body was soaked with seawater, and the muscles in his abdomen were faintly visible through the white shirt.

So it was her figure that gave her away; no wonder she struck up a conversation with him.

His appearance wasn't exactly stunningly beautiful, but he certainly had a commanding presence.

With his muscular physique, tough-looking face, and the system's 5% affinity bonus, it's normal for him to attract attention.