A Flash of Green Above His Head

Upon hearing Tendo Haruka, Fujino.

Suddenly, she realized that compared to herself, the detective in front of her was the one who had been cheated out of both money and money by her 'good friend'.

As if sensing her empathy, she wiped away her tears with her handkerchief. "But if I don't do this, no one will consider me a friend, especially someone like me who doesn't know anything."

Are you sure you don't have any friends?

Fujino looked at Tendo Haruka and asked, "Where did you borrow all that money from?"

"They are all colleagues who often work together."

"If someone can lend you money, what else could they be but a good friend?"

Fujino was speechless for a moment. "Does your family just lend you money to strangers so easily?"

Tendo Haruka clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

Suddenly, I remembered that when I lent her money, I was always worried about her situation and asked her if she was sick or something.

At that moment, her gaze suddenly froze. "Are these all... good friends?"

Tendo Haruka Fujino, whose eyes were gradually clearing. "Have you thought it through now?"

"Um..."

Tendo Haruka wiped her reddened eyes again with her handkerchief and sobbed, "I'm really terrible. I neglected so many true friends for those people."

"It's good that you've thought it through."

The life mentor, Mr. Fuji, looked at yet another wayward girl who had given up her murderous thoughts after his persuasive words, and couldn't help but feel gratified.

He had actually seen through the modus operandi of these murderers in the Conan World long ago. Most of them were people who were obsessed with trivial matters to the point of obsession, and they would pick up a kitchen knife and kill someone over the smallest things...

In fact, with just a little guidance, murder cases can be completely avoided.

Fujino believes that if more free consultation rooms were opened in Tokyo, the number of murders in Tokyo would likely decrease by more than half.

Especially in the Mika area, I strongly recommend that everyone get psychological counseling.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Fujino patted her shoulder and continued, "Now that you've thought it through, live well. You have a long road ahead of you. Don't think about that murderous mess anymore. Forget about everything you gave up in the past. Cut off all ties with them from now on, the sooner the better..."

After a pause, Fujino chuckled again, "Besides, you still owe money to others. Don't let your friends down by getting caught for murder and going to jail."

"Okay, I understand."

Tendo Haruka smiled through her tears, "I promise I won't let them down."

"By the way, Miss Paradise, I remember you mentioned before that you had worked several jobs."

Suddenly remembering something, Fujino asked her, "By the way, what kind of jobs have you done before?"

"As for work, there are many opportunities."

Tendo Haruka completely opened up and answered without hesitation, "Supermarket cashier, restaurant kitchen staff, housekeeping, and tutoring, etc..."

"Oh, I see."

Fujino nodded thoughtfully.

If you're looking for a job, these are pretty much the kinds of jobs you can get.

Cashiers, restaurant kitchen staff, and housekeepers not only carry a huge debt, but also work 996 (9am-9pm, 6 days a week).

This beverage shop is a dream job for working people!

Thinking of this, Fujino seemed to have discovered some great treasure. A smile like that of a second-in-command of a certain mountain appeared on his lips. He said, "Little girl, I'm the owner of a beverage shop. I'm planning to open a branch soon. Since you still need to pay back your friends who work for you, why don't you consider working for me?"

"I guarantee it will be more 'generous' than your usual 996 salary."

Tendo Haruka: "..."

Why does it suddenly feel like after getting rid of those bloodsucking fake friends, I've suddenly attracted some heartless capitalists?

As the sun sets, the woods are bathed in a red and yellow hue.

Fujino and Tendo Haruka slowly returned to their campsite.

Meanwhile, the Junior Detective League seemed to have already prepared dinner.

The three people from the campervan were also invited over to enjoy curry as a thank you for helping them set up the tent and do odd jobs during the day.

"Brother Fujino, you're back!"

Ayumi's small eyes were very bright. She was the first to spot Fujino returning from the grove and greeted her. Then she noticed Tendo Haruka next to her and hesitated before asking, "Is there Tendo-neechan too?"

"Hey, Haruka-san, where did you go?"

Shirafuji Taimi turned around and called out to Tendo Haruka with a resentful look, "You promised to call me if you needed to, and then you stood me up."

"It's nothing, I just got lost while walking in the woods."

A cold glint flashed in Tendo Haruka Tendo's eyes as she looked at Shirafuji, but it disappeared in an instant. She continued calmly, "Fortunately, we met Fujino when we were lost, so we came back together."

"Is that so?"

Shirafuji Taimi frowned, feeling that something was amiss.

She remembered that they were tourists who often came here.

How could I possibly get lost?

After a moment of confusion, she took another closer look and then discovered the key point.

At this Tendo Haruka's eyes were slightly red, and her cheeks were faintly flushed, making her look like a pitiful little girl who had just cried, which was very endearing.

She suddenly smirked, nudged Fukuura Reiji next to her with her elbow, and whispered, "Someone seems to have been dumped before even getting rid of anyone else~"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Fukuura Reiji, standing to the side, turned pale, feeling as if a green light had flashed above his head.

His purpose in pursuing Tendo Haruka was solely for money and for her long black hair and beautiful appearance.

But after learning that the other party was just pretending to be rich, he lost all interest in Tendo Haruka and had already planned to break up with her after graduation.

Although he wouldn't feel any loss if the woman he was going to dump sooner or later ran off with another man, he was still really upset to see his girlfriend coming out of the woods with another man.

The perceptive Fujino naturally noticed the displeased gaze directed at him and knew exactly what it was about.

But so what if he's unhappy? He doesn't even give a second glance to these gold diggers who only fawn over money.

He walked slowly to the curry pot in the camp and glanced at it before asking, "Ai, is the curry ready?"

"It's ready, but the rice will have to wait a while. Just like you said, Kojima and Tsuburaya messed up the cooking. The rice we have now was bought by Professor Agasa and carried over from the mountain."

Ai Haibara glanced at the two smirking figures not far away, then turned back to look at Tendo Haruka over there, also noticing that something was amiss.

However, she didn't care too much, since she still trusted Fujino's character.

Even a ruthless person like Sister Momiji couldn't break through Fujino's defenses.

An ordinary woman like that could not possibly do that.

But she still harbored a little resentment.

After all, she was just a poor little cook who was left here, and she was thoroughly angered by those rough men who couldn't even cook properly.