The reason I had planted a Shadow Soldier here was because after the yacht trip, Haibara's older sister, Miyano Akemi, had died. I could have saved her, but I didn't. That was how Haibara Ai would co to Beika.
'No need to bother fighting the Black Organization.'
So I let her die, retrieved the body from the morgue into my inventory, and then hid a Shadow Soldier near Shinichi's house to bring Haibara. Of course, the police made a fuss when the body disappeared, but being incompetent, they just let it slide.
Anyway, I carried Haibara ho, used [Life Magic] to clean her, then took out clothes and underwear I had bought for the orphanage children in the 'One Piece' world from my inventory. I dressed her and put her to bed. Unlike Conan, who had shrunk while wearing adult clothes, this was necessary.
There was a reason for this. I could have let her live with Professor Agasa, but I wanted to delay information about the Black Organization and APTX 4869. Also, Agasa's house had well-equipped labs, which would be advantageous for Haibara's research, so there was no need to separate them.
'Hehehe~ Conan can just help Mouri and grow up with the Detective Boys.'
After so ti, Haibara regained consciousness.
"Gasp! Where am I? You're Onmyoji Jin?"
I had beco quite famous. Even Haibara recognized .
"You were collapsed on the street, so I brought you here. You seem fine."
Haibara quickly checked her body. She sighed. She seed to understand her situation.
"Hah... So this is what happened. But these clothes... did you change ?"
"Yeah."
She was furious.
"You pervert!"
"I couldn't just leave you there. Cut so slack. And don't worry, I'm not interested in a child's body. I prefer won with curves."
Haibara thought for a mont, then spoke.
"I understand this is your house. But normally, if you found a child, you'd call the police or ask where they live."
Haibara was sharp.
"Who am I?"
"...Onmyoji Jin... Don't tell you used onmyoji to find out sothing?"
"You catch on quick. That's right. That's why I didn't call the police."
Haibara was incredulous.
"And you expect to believe that?"
"If you don't, I can prove it. Your na is Miyano Shiho, 18 years old. Your father is Miyano Atsushi, your mother is Miyano Elena, your sister is Miyano Akemi... Hmm, all three are dead."
"H-How do you know that…"
"I told you, I'm an onmyoji. And I see a lab and a white coat. You're probably a researcher. And there's a dark shadow, so you're either involved with a bad organization or doing bad research. Maybe both."
Haibara thought for a mont, then sighed.
"Hah... Both. I was involved with a bad organization, and I did bad research."
She seed to believe , or at least, she was willing to talk.
"Then, your shrinking is related to that research."
"Yes."
I pretended to think, then said, "I'll give you two choices. One, live here as my little sister, helping with onmyoji. Two, leave. If you choose the first, I'll give you a room, als, and a small allowance."
If she chose to leave, I would let her go. I wasn't going to force her.
She thought for a mont, then asked, "Can I ask one thing?"
"What?"
"Why are you being so kind to ?"
"Your sister, who's above your head, keeps asking to take care of you."
"Wha, what???"
This was true. Akemi's spirit was attached to Haibara, begging to look after her sister.
"She also says, no more involvent with the organization. Just live a normal life. I don't know what organization you're talking about, so I won't ask."
"Hah... Should I believe this?"
Haibara found truth harder to believe than lies.
"And I don't like it! Your na. Why does it have to be Jin?"
"What does it matter if my na is Jin or Yalla Pongtai? And that's hurtful. My parents gave it to ."
"Well, sorry. There was soone I really hated who was also called 'Jin'. Though it probably wasn't his real na."
She was probably talking about Gin from the Black Organization.
"Hoo... Fine. I have nowhere else to go anyway."
Haibara seed to have made up her mind.
"Then rest today. We'll buy what you need tomorrow."
The next day, I took the day off from school. I needed to buy Haibara's supplies. I told the maids she was my cousin. Haibara Ai, being of British and Japanese descent, fit in naturally.
We went to a departnt store and bought clothes. Of course, child-sized, including cute panties with bears and strawberries.
"Damn, why do they only have these kinds of panties!"
"Of course, they're for kids. A supermarket might have white ones. Should we go?"
"No, forget it. And since I'm your little sister now, does that make my last na Maxwell?"
"Whatever you like. I'll say you're a cousin from abroad, so a different last na is fine."
"Really? That's good."
We also bought school supplies, notebooks, and a Randoseru.
"Do I have to go to school?"
"If you don't, people will think it's strange."
"Hoo... Fine."
I didn't want to send her. But as I said, if she didn't go, it would raise suspicion. But I didn't say she would go to Conan's school.
'I can't send her to the sa school.'
I had researched and found a prestigious elentary school on the opposite side of Teitan Elentary. It was closer to my house, so no excuse was needed.
'Conan, have fun playing with Ayumi-chan! Bwahaha!'
Haibara saw . "What are you grinning about?"
"Ah, I just rembered sothing funny."
We got burgers on the way and returned ho. We bought more than expected, and by the ti we got ho, it was already evening. Shortly after we arrived, soone ca to the house. Looking out the window, it was Ran and Sonoko. They were probably worried because I hadn't gone to school.
"Jin, why weren't you at school today? I was worried you were sick."
Ran seed very concerned.
"A relative ca from abroad, so I had to take care of them. They'll be staying for a while. I was busy shopping and getting their room ready."
"Really?"
I called Haibara. Ran and Sonoko looked at her like a cute animal.
"Wow~ She's adorable. Jin, all your relatives are gorgeous. I'm Ran, and this is Sonoko. What's your na?"
"..."
Haibara, not having decided on a na, was silent. I answered for her.
"Haibara Ai. She's not used to Japan yet, so she's shy."
"I see. Haibara, nice to et you."
Ran smiled and greeted her. Haibara bowed.
"Hello. I'm Haibara Ai."
Ran and Sonoko looked at her with adoring eyes.
"She's so cute. About the sa age as Conan, right?"
"Yeah."
"Then, will Haibara also attend Teitan Elentary?"
"No, a closer one."
"Ah, the prestigious private school?"
"Yeah. It's closer."
"Too bad. I thought Conan might have a new friend."
"Wait, I'll cut so fruit."
"Thanks."
When I ca back with the fruit, Sonoko was hugging Haibara tightly. She was sending desperate looks for help.
"You're so cute. Let's be good friends~"
"Sonoko~ You're suffocating her."
"Ah, sorry. She's just so cute."
We ate fruit and chatted. Ran had to leave to make dinner for Kogoro and Conan, so I saw them off.
"Why do I have to..."
After Ran and Sonoko left, Haibara was obviously annoyed.
"Ran is my girlfriend, and Sonoko is my friend. You'll see them often. They're nice, so being friends wouldn't hurt."
"Really? With that face and money, I guess girls would line up."
Haibara seed to think Ran and Sonoko were just fangirls following a handso, rich guy.
"You don't know who they are. Ran is the daughter of the famous detective Mouri. Sonoko is the daughter of Chairman Suzuki. They're not the type to follow so guy just because he's handso and rich."
"R-Really? So they're just in the sa league."
Sonoko, maybe. Haibara was being contrary.
"Bear panties, let's eat dinner."
"What did you call , pervert? Anyway, 'Haibara Ai'... I like it."
She liked the na from the original, created with Professor Agasa.
We ate dinner.
"Why is an onmyoji such a good cook... Soone might think you're a chef."
"I've lived alone since my parents died."
"Really? If you don't mind asking, how did they..."
"They died in a plane crash."
"I see. We're similar."
Maybe feeling a kinship, she looked a little sad.
The next day, after school, I found Haibara lazing around watching TV. The maid had made her lunch.
"You'll get fat if you keep that up."
Haibara looked at . "I was sorting out my thoughts. I wanted revenge on the organization. I ca to find Shinichi... but I've decided to give up. My sister asked not to. Maybe living a normal life isn't so bad. It felt like walking on a path of thorns. I haven't felt this relaxed in a long ti..."
"About that, Shinichi also shrank. He's living with Mouri now. Conan, the kid Ran ntioned yesterday, is Shinichi."
I told her in case it beca a problem later.
"What? Is that true?"
"Yeah. I heard it directly."
"I see... So there's soone else..."
Haibara thought for a mont. "Then, I'll go to the sa elentary school as Shinichi... No, I'll just go to the close one."
"Okay."
Haibara sorted out her feelings and began learning to assist . I taught her the nas of the items needed for onmyoji.
A few days later, Haibara started school. She had no friends yet, so she ca ho alone every day. Her cold personality was part of it, but the ntal age gap was also a factor.
She began assisting in onmyoji work, wearing a white kimono.
"Hmm... The man you plan to marry has many problems. He drinks too much, his love life is complicated, and he's had several abortions. If you marry him, you'll live a life of constant anxiety."
"Really? I never saw that side of him... Understood. I'll look into it. Thank you, Teacher."
After work, Haibara was amazed. "Wow, you make a lot of money. Hundreds of thousands of yen per consultation, plus TV appearances and comrcials."
She was shocked by my earnings.
"I'm a famous onmyoji. So only the wealthy co. The heads of major corporations hire too. Here's your daily wage."
I handed her ten thousand yen. Haibara frowned.
"You make so much, and you only give this!?"
"Hey! Where would a kid spend money? And you spent a lot on bear panties."
"Hah... You're so an."
Haibara grumbled, and I said, "Don't worry. You'll get more as you get used to it."
"You promise?"
"Okay."
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