Never Been Fond of Taking Photos

Two days later, next to a newsstand on the side of Beika Town.

Fujino leaned against the car, holding a freshly printed newspaper in his hand.

[Great Detective Fujino once again teams up with the police, single-handedly dismantling a drug manufacturing and trafficking operation...]

High School Detective solves a 27-year-old secret murder case; the secret hidden in Rokkaku Village reveals that the killer was driven by revenge...

At a press conference, Aomori Prefecture presented Great Detective Fujino with Letter of Appreciation and a three million yen incentive grant, and awarded him the title of Honorary Citizen of Aomori City.

[Aomori Prefectural Police Headquarters stated that they will intensify anti-drug efforts and strive to uncover the downstream network of the marijuana smuggling and cultivation organization...]

[Shocking! The unspeakable secret between Great Detective Fujino and the beautiful, wealthy innkeeper in a remote mountain village...]

Looking at the headline under his color photo in the newspaper, he couldn't help but feel speechless. "Could this Goto be a time traveler?"

He was already used to Goto's borderline news reporting.

After all, apart from Goto, no one else could write such an incredible report that disrupted the formation of the team.

What secrets that beautiful ladies can't tell?

Damn, they can really make things up...

Especially that shock, that really got the vibe.

It's hard not to suspect that a certain C employee who died from overwork has traveled back in time.

However, considering that I've made millions from him before.

He didn't pursue the matter any further...

Two days have passed since the incident in Rokkaku Village.

He had just finished school today and, having nothing else to do, came to the newspaper stand to read about himself.

As the newspaper reported, Fujino was rewarded handsomely by the Aomori Prefectural Police after solving the case.

A reward of three million yen, a Letter of Appreciation, and an exquisite bronze plaque accompanying the title of Honorary Citizen of Aomori Prefecture.

With the system's rewards and Ooka Momiji's commission, Fujino's earnings this time reached an astonishing ten million yen and a thousand Detective Reputation.

The balance reached 25.08 million yen, and the reputation was only 450 points away from upgrading to a detective level.

Aside from the tangible rewards, what puzzled Fujino was the award for honorary citizenship of Aomori City.

I heard there are some kind of benefits in Aomori City...

Fujino felt it was pointless, so he didn't listen carefully.

In short, Fujino felt very comfortable with this reward.

It's much better than some places that don't even reimburse travel expenses.

"Fujino- Senior!"

Fujino put down his newspaper, turned around, and saw Ran and Sonoko, dressed in school uniforms, walking towards him, followed by a Shinigami Elementary School Student.

"Ran, Sonoko... and Little Brother Conan."

Fujino looked down at Conan, then looked up at the two of them and asked, "So, where are you two taking Conan?"

As he spoke, he glanced in the direction beside him and said, "This shouldn't be the way home after school."

Actually, we wanted to go to the nearby arcade.

Sonoko stepped forward to explain, then looked at Conan behind her with a resentful expression. "But this brat insisted on following us, he's so annoying."

"Ha ha!"

Conan chuckled awkwardly, silently thinking, "I'm so sorry I didn't trust you, you lovesick fool, to wander around with Ran all by yourself."

"By the way, Fujino- Senior."

Sonoko turned around and asked Fujino, "That arcade has the latest video games, do you want to go play some?"

"Video games..."

Fujino twitched his chin.

I feel like I vaguely remember it.

So, you're saying you're very brave?

Soon, after traveling for a while, the group arrived at an arcade.

Conan got out of the car with a resentful look and glanced at Fujino.

This guy really does meddle in everything...

"Wow... this is so cute!"

Ran, holding a photo booth picture, couldn't stop laughing as she looked at Conan, who was decorated with a picture of a little thief. "No wonder Sonoko recommended this place."

Conan: "Haha..."

I wish I hadn't come.

"I told you so, this place is far from the school; only seasoned professionals Old Horse can find it!"

Sonoko leaned forward and smiled, "But why does Fujino- Senior always have such a serious face? There's no atmosphere at all like we're taking a photo booth picture."

"Haha... I don't really like taking pictures, so I can't take these kinds of photo booth pictures."

Fujino smiled.

But a headshot...

Come to think of it, he had heard of it a long time ago.

However, he has never taken any photos because he doesn't like taking pictures; he's the type who has never liked taking photos in his life.

Later, with the changing times, the "Big Head Photo Booth" has completely disappeared.

Is that so?

Ran rubbed her chin. "But why do I see on the news headlines that you, Fujino- Senior, seem to be doing quite well?"

"It's a professional habit."

Fujino explained, "After all, you never know when a reporter might sneak up and take a picture. I'm quite sensitive to cameras, and I always subconsciously keep a straight face."

"That's true..."

Sonoko pressed her forehead to her lips and pondered, "After all, Fujino- Senior is a famous person. It would be so embarrassing if some unflattering photos of him were posted on the front page..."

Conan nodded in agreement.

Kudo Shinichi has indeed been filmed in similar situations before.

Although he is a very handsome guy, he has indeed made quite a few embarrassing mistakes.

"Hey, Sonoko!"

At this moment, Ran suddenly turned her gaze to the side and said, "That looks like a wedding photo booth over there."

"Well?!"

Sonoko looked over as well, "I remember it wasn't here when I came yesterday..."

"I'll go take a look..."

Ran lifted the curtain of the photography booth, looked at the wedding dress templates on it, and exclaimed, "Wow~ So cute!"

"Let's film this next!"

Ran turned her head and smiled at Sonoko.

"Hey... wait a minute..."

Sonoko was taken aback. "Sometimes it's actually quite nice when everyone shoots separately."

"Oh, I see. You must want to post the photo and give it to Doctor Shinide, or some other handsome guy, right?"

Ran covered her face and chuckled when she heard this. "I remember when I checked the letters last time, I mentioned it (aren't girls these days putting photo booth pictures on their letters)? Sonoko, you were there then, weren't you?"

"So, you're the only one who would think of something like this, right?"

Sonoko muttered, somewhat speechless, "No matter what, giving away your own wedding photo booth picture to someone else is just too embarrassing..."

Then, she pinched her chin and pondered, "But Doctor Shinide is really working hard. He just finished his work in the basketball club and went straight to the drama club. That annoying guy isn't here, and Fujino- Senior is keeping a low profile. Right now, all the popularity in the school is focused on him..."

"Being popular is indeed quite tough."

Fujino nodded, indicating that he was somewhat aware of the matter.

Vermouth certainly wasn't very interested in a bunch of greenhorns playing basketball.

After quitting her job in the basketball club, she went to the drama club to do her old job of acting.

With her good looks and superb acting skills, she became one of the most popular figures on campus.

"That can't be right..."

Ran brought up the topic. "Isn't the new English teacher Jodie, quite popular lately?"

"It's not the same thing... Only boys like her."

Sonoko clicked her tongue. "She wears revealing clothes to school all the time to show off her sex appeal. I think she's just making a fool of those male high school students."

"But she really is very good."

Ran said, "In terms of teaching, it is both profound and easy to understand, meticulous yet easy for people to comprehend."

"That's why I said she was treating those people like monkeys."

Sonoko continued grumbling, "She's usually so quiet and pretentious. She won't go for bubble tea after class, acting like she's Shuichi. Now that a foreigner has come, she should be more humorous and witty."

"The atmosphere in the United States is indeed quite open."

Fujino chuckled lightly, "But after all, he's a teacher. If he's humorous, he'll lose his authority..."

"Hmm... Even Fujino- Senior spoke well of her."

Sonoko glanced at Fujino, her expression growing even more resentful.

Fujino: "..."

Sonoko's words were somewhat tinged with personal grudges.

As for Jodie, being an FBI agent, her well-toned physique is indeed impressive, and her appearance is also quite remarkable.

With her revealing style of dress and the label of "foreign teacher," she certainly became one of the most popular girls among the boys.

Fujino didn't have any particular feelings towards him, after all, he was an FBI agent.

At first glance, Ding Zhen's Aston Martin is not as good as Hiratsuka Shizuka's.

It's just that he's different from other high school students; he's already past that naive age...

"Hey, come on!"

Just then, a strange tone of voice suddenly came from behind.

Upon hearing this, the group turned around and saw Jodie, wearing a short red lace dress and a blue coat, standing in front of a shooting arcade Game machine, firing a gun.

Sonoko's expression immediately turned sour.

Q: What should I do if I talk badly about someone behind their back, and that person is actually talking about it behind my back?

After one round of the game, Jodie, a professional player, used her various skillful shooting techniques to achieve the highest game score.

After finishing the game, she didn't forget to blow on the gun barrel and strike a cool pose for the gamers watching around her.

Sonoko and Ran were taken aback by her actions.

Meanwhile, Fujino silently observed Jodie's movements.

Although it's a shooting game, Jodie's inner self is unforgettable.

Standard gun-holding posture, standard aiming method.

One glance is enough to tell that the other party is not simple.

The rest area of the arcade.

"Teacher, do you go to this arcade to play games every day after school?"

Sonoko looked at Jodie in surprise, as if she had discovered something new.

"Yes! Japan games are really fun. In the US, arcade Game machine imported from Japan always have long queues, and sometimes you can't even get a turn."

Jodie, speaking in a strange accent with a few drops of English mixed in, laughed and said, "I came here to be a teacher so that I can play fun video games every day!"

"So that's how it is."

Sonoko immediately understood why her invitation to tea had been refused. Her resentment vanished, and she asked with a puzzled look, "But then why are you so serious in class..."

"It's very difficult for foreigners to find jobs in Japan!"

Jodie explained, "If anything goes wrong, I'll be fired... So please, don't tell anyone that I'm playing video games here, Mori-san, Sonoko- san, Fujino- san!"

"Um!"

Ran nodded. "But you looked really handsome just now, teacher!"

"Yes!"

Sonoko chimed in, "Just like Billy the Kid!"