Koizumi Akako: Why Don't You Reward Me!

"Snort!"

Koizumi Akako snorted coldly and, without saying a word, forcefully dragged Fujino to the sports storage room.

The sports warehouse was very dark.

Koizumi Akako appeared to be sweating quite a bit because she was carrying rice, soybeans, and oil.

Fujino couldn't help but recall the various brutal wars involving billions of yen that had taken place in the sports warehouse.

He took two steps back, looking terrified. "Koizumi-kun, why are you dragging me to the sports storage room so forcefully?"

Koizumi Akako: "..."

Why do I get the feeling that you're scared?

It's just that they were taken to the sports warehouse, right?

What's there to be afraid of?

Koizumi Akako felt that being alone in such a dimly lit environment, the other person must have been frightened by the witch-like aura she was faintly emanating.

She took a deep breath and chuckled softly, "I just want to talk to you about something."

"Shall we talk in the sports storage room?"

Fujino looked suspicious, as if to say, "You stinky woman, I've already seen through your thoughts."

"It's safe here, no one will come."

Koizumi Akako glanced around cautiously.

The naive witch clearly didn't know much about the secrets that had happened inside the sports storage room.

"I don't talk about inappropriate things."

Fujino crossed his arms and said seriously, "Who knows if you have other ideas?"

"Ha?"

Koizumi Akako frowned, clearly not understanding what "improper" meant.

Without giving a second thought to the other person's suggestive words, she put on a serious expression and went straight to the point in a low voice. "You're here to see Kuroba Kaito, right?"

"Yes, we came to bring him some warmth."

Fujino nodded, looking genuinely concerned about the poor, single-parent children left behind in the countryside, and said, "Actually, I'm from the same village as Kuroba in the wilderness. I came here this time because I saw how hard his life was, so the village committee came here specifically to offer help and alleviate poverty."

At this point, he didn't forget to ask Koizumi Akako a few more questions, "By the way, I remember that this Miss Koizumi is in the same class as Kuroba-kun. Could you tell me your home address, and also how many people are in your family and how much savings you have?"

Koizumi Akako: "..."

They were indeed heading towards Kuroba Kaito.

They must have discovered Kaito Kid's true identity!

As for what happened next... it must have been to find out Kuroba Kaito's address and then ambush him, right?

But what does it mean to ask these questions when there are several people in your family and savings?

Koizumi Akako quickly discovered the truth!

Is this an attempt to cover up their home address?

That guy is really wicked!

They're still pretending to be ignorant...

Koizumi Akako frowned and said seriously, "Stop pretending to be confused. You must have figured out that Kuroba Kaito is Kaito Kid, right?"

"Ah?"

Fujino was stunned for a moment, looking completely unaware, and asked in surprise, "What did you say? Kuroba Kaito is the Kaito Kid?"

"Uh... you don't know?"

Koizumi Akako was also slightly taken aback.

Although she knew Fujino would be coming and that he was closely connected to KID's capture, indirectly confirming that he definitely knew the identity of Kaito Kid...

However, the prediction did not indicate that the other party had definitely discovered that Kuroba Kaito was Kaito Kid.

It seems like she's been the one initiating the conversation since just now?

I was the one who revealed Kuroba Kaito's true identity?!

Koizumi Akako's face darkened slightly.

She waved her little hand hidden behind her back and silently recited a spell.

They plan to directly use the Great Amnesia Technique.

"Just kidding."

Fujino's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "But I'm a little curious, how exactly did you know that I already knew his true identity and that I came here specifically to find him?"

"Um?"

Koizumi Akako was stunned again upon hearing this.

The spellcasting was interrupted.

"You've been waiting to see me since I arrived; you must have known I was coming."

Fujino pondered for a moment, "It seems you also know the true identity of Kaito Kid... Perhaps you even want to help him cover for himself?"

Koizumi Akako's expression stiffened upon hearing this.

So, this guy has been fooling himself ever since he walked into this school?

She's always the one staking out and conning people, but this time she actually got fooled...

Thinking about this, Koizumi Akako felt somewhat conflicted.

At the same time, I felt that my secret of being a magician was about to be exposed.

He's just a detective, yet he's managed to deduce even this much.

This guy... is terrifying.

Koizumi Akako waved her hand, intending to use the Great Amnesia Technique again.

"But don't worry."

Fujino also noticed the witch's little actions and stopped teasing her, changing the subject and saying, "I don't plan to put that kid Kuroba Kaito in jail. Actually, I've always known his true identity."

Koizumi Akako felt a little unwell.

The spellcasting was interrupted yet again.

Damn it, couldn't you have waited until I finished casting the spell?!

After a moment of resentment, she became concerned about what the other person had just said, "You've always known?"

"Actually, I noticed it the last time I went skiing."

Fujino immediately started making up a bunch of random things. "Disguised as Kaito Kid... Actually, you can tell at a glance that he's the real Kaito Kid. That kid is really something, actually playing the game of pretending to be himself. But this time he's gone a bit too far. Hakuba Saguru his hair and did a DNA test to find out his true identity."

"So that's how it is..."

Koizumi Akako reached out and touched her delicate, white chin.

No wonder all I saw back then were Hakuba Saguru and Kuroba Kaito.

She knew about Hakuba Saguru's plan and already had a corresponding countermeasure.

The main thing is this unexpected Fujino...

Koizumi Akako looked up at Fujino and hesitated, "You came here, not to remind him, right?"

"Hyouka!"

Fujino snapped his fingers, "You got it right, but unfortunately the rice and soybean oil are for Kuroba Kaito efforts, so there's no reward."

Koizumi Akako: "..."

It feels like a reward game.

And she's lacking rice and soybean oil?

She paused for a moment.

But that put her at ease.

Moreover, it seems that this detective doesn't intend to arrest Kuroba Kaito, but rather intends to protect him.

Perhaps we can work together to protect Kaito Kid?

Thinking of this, she looked up at Fujino and pondered, "I remember, you should be a detective, right?"

"You got it right again."

Fujino snapped his fingers again, "But everyone should know about this by now. You didn't know, so you won't get any reward."

Koizumi Akako: "..."

Why are there no rewards at all?

Why don't you reward me?

No, no rewards whatsoever, how awful!

This guy speaks so fast, it's like he has some kind of inexplicable infectious charm.

They've completely swayed her train of thought again!

Koizumi Akako took a deep breath and continued, "Since you are a detective, I have a request for you... to prevent Kaito Kid from being caught by Hakuba Saguru."

"Hmm... that makes sense."

Fujino pondered for a moment, then glanced at Koizumi Akako: "What's your relationship with that guy?"

"?"

Koizumi Akako was taken aback by the question, clearly having been asked by Fujino.

Speaking of relationships... she actually didn't know what kind of relationship they were.

The only person who cannot be conquered?

No... there should be one more now.

They must know each other's identities, right?

Koizumi Akako stammered, as if an ex was being questioned about their relationship by her current partner, "Relationship... I... he..."

"Yes, no need to say anything, young lady."

Fujino, looking like a know-it-all, put his hand on her shoulder, patted her shoulder, and gave her a knowing look. "I understand!"

Koizumi Akako: "..."

What do you know?

Why does that look in your eyes seem a little inappropriate?

"In that case, we should discuss the commission fee..."

Fujino pondered for a moment, "The value of your request... how about this, 100,000 yen, a fair price, exactly the same as when that kid Kuroba Kaito sold you to me last time."

"What do you mean he sold me to you?!"

Koizumi Akako's lips twitched involuntarily, and she exclaimed in a coquettish voice, "Is that all I have?!"

"It definitely can't be 100,000."

After a moment's thought, Fujino said, "As a detective with a conscience, it seems I have to make a decision against my ancestors today."

"That's more like it!"

The innocent witch, Koizumi Akako, nodded in satisfaction.

How could she be so worthless?

How could Koizumi Akako, a witch, be worth only 100,000!