Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

There are eight or nine days from December 12 to the end of the New Year. During such a long vacation, we can't let Xiao Hongshu stay at home and play computer every day.

Although she knew that Hiroki probably wouldn't mind and might be very happy, he was still a child after all, so this was not good. He should also experience other pleasures in life.

Koizumi thought about it and finally came up with a way to trick the child out of the house.

"Little Tree, let's do something together that neither of us has done before."

"Eh? Something that dad hasn't done either?"

After hearing her say this, Xiao Hongshu became interested.

"Yes, there are many things I have never experienced before. How about you guess first?"

Xiao Hongshu pondered for a long time, and hesitantly came up with an option: "Camping?"

"Well, camping is one option. But it's too cold now to go camping. Can you think of any other options?"

"Uh...uh...racing?"

"…Forget about the racing. I'm afraid God will take a displeasure with me and take both of us away."

Koizumi stopped making things difficult for the child and counted on his fingers: "I haven't been to an amusement park or an aquarium, nor to a planetarium, a KTV, or a movie theater... I've only been to the library once or twice, it's not that interesting. But I go to shooting ranges and bars quite often."

She really wasn't lying.

Since she came here, she has had no chance or time to have fun.

The original Sakurai grew up in a laboratory, so there is no doubt that he has never been there.

Later, Sakurai, who took over the body, was always confused about making a living. It was probably for a part-time job even if he had been there.

Well, if I had to say, she actually took Xiaolan and Sonoko to the aquarium once, but the rest were her experiences in her native world. I don't know if other places are different from what she remembers.

Xiao Hongshu's eyes widened when he heard this: "Dad, you haven't been there either, is that true?"

"Yeah, really."

Koizumi nodded: "Your father's childhood experience is somewhat similar to yours, or even worse..."

She suddenly remembered the bloody laboratory in Sakurai's memory, and an expression of disgust appeared on her face for an instant.

But she immediately suppressed her emotions: "Anyway, I really haven't been to these places."

Although the emotional change just now was only a moment, Xiao Hongshu had obviously received the message she conveyed.

This clever child matured too early, and had learned about the other world from the dark web. When he heard what Koizumi said, he obviously had some unknown guess in his mind.

He ran over and gave Koizumi a hug, saying sympathetically, "It's okay, Dad. It's all over."

Xiaoquan was so embarrassed that he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He poked the kid's forehead and scolded him, "What are you thinking about? I'm not asking for comfort from you!"

Xiao Hongshu covered his head and said, "Hey, but I just think that Dad is very hard-working. If you hadn't had that kind of experience when you were a child, you wouldn't be doing such a dangerous job now, right?"

Koizumi: ...

Alas, God will target children who are too smart.

She was actually a little worried. Even if she took Xiao Hongshu away from his original life trajectory, when the child was ten years old, he would still be targeted by the will of the world and follow his original path of death.

After all, at that time, she might no longer be in this world and would not be able to provide him with shelter.

Koizumi sighed: "I just want to ask you if you want to experience these projects with me."

Xiao Hongshu: "...Okay."

If you're so reluctant, does that mean you don't want to?

"…Forget it, go play on the computer."

"Ok!"

This time the little guy agreed very readily and ran back to the desk immediately.

Koizumi covered his face.

It’s over. What if her child is really only interested in computers? Does he really have to stay at home and play on the computer for a week?

Just when Koizumi was in trouble, his cell phone rang and he received an email.

The organization has nothing to do, and no one else will look for her at this time, so...

Sure enough, it was Kenji Hagiwara who harassed her several times every day for no reason.

[Izumi-chan, Furuya and Morobushi said the organization is on holiday, is that true? ]

【Yes, it is true.】

[Wow, the organization actually has holidays. And the holiday time is longer than the Metropolitan Police Department, and there is no need to work overtime! I am jealous... I want to change jobs...]

Koizumi: ...

【Fuck, daddy.】

[…Hey, don’t be a heartless cheerleader! Shouldn’t you comfort me a little?

[Alas, I originally wanted to find a place for everyone to relax and have fun together, but it turned out that Matsuda, the squad leader, and I were all scheduled for duty, so everyone's schedules didn't match up.

[It seems that we can only make do with going to the Hatsumode at the Rice Flower Shrine on New Year's Eve. Do you want to come with us? ]

An idea suddenly flashed through Koizumi's mind.

There are places where you can relax, have fun, and play computer games instead of staying at home...

Isn’t this the legendary hot spring hotel unique to Neon?

Yes, you can go to the hot springs!

As a Japanese who loves bathing, Xiaoshu would not refuse hot springs, right? Although he is just a child...

As long as I give him a laptop, it will completely meet my dual requirements of going out and being able to play computer games!

But she promised Gin that he could not leave Tokyo, so are there any hot springs in Tokyo?

[Hagiwara, let me ask you, are there any hot springs in Tokyo? ]

As expected, Hagiwara was well-informed about eating, drinking and having fun, and he responded to her quickly.

[Yes. I have an acquaintance whose family runs a hot spring hotel. It is not far from downtown Tokyo, only a two-hour drive away. There is a shrine nearby. There should be a fireworks display and festival during the New Year. It should be very interesting.]

Koizumi's eyes suddenly lit up. This is it!

[However, I think there will be a lot of guests during the New Year, so it may be difficult to book a room. But if it were me, I would definitely be able to book a room. Do you want to go? ]

Here we go, Kenji Hagiwara’s mysterious social circle!

Koizumi replied with a smile: [Tell me the truth, is this acquaintance you know the boss or the boss's wife? ]

[Ahahaha, don't be so strict, they are all the same. ]

[Then could you please book two rooms for me from December 12th to January 30nd? ]

[No problem, no problem.]

Then within half an hour, Hagiwara sent her a bunch of messages, ranging from the hotel name, location, route map, to the reservation time, room number, apartment type, food, clothing, accommodation and various introductions, as well as the nearby delicious food, fun things to do, and what programs are available at what time. He sent her a whole paper with every detail.

Koizumi was completely speechless.

It feels like if she really read all these introductions, there is no need for her to experience it again...

In every aspect, I guarantee that you will never find anything new again.

[Okay, that's it. Just go straight over there.]

[OK, thank you very much. ]

Putting down the phone, Koizumi looked up and said to Hiroki, who was still immersed in the computer: "Hiroki, let's go to the hot spring together in a few days!"

Xiao Hongshu immediately raised his head and looked at her with sparkling eyes: "Hot spring!"

"…You are actually interested in this?"

I thought I had to kidnap you and pack you up before I could take you there.

"Well, my grandfather and I went to the hot springs in Kamakura once, and he brought me a computer. We stayed in the hot spring hotel for several days and had a lot of delicious food."

Koizumi: ...

Pack a computer and go over there?

Forget it, it's too much trouble. Just let Nekozuka get him a laptop with better configuration.

Then the driving job had to be handed over to Nekozuka. Otherwise, with her driving skills, she probably wouldn't even be able to drive to the hot spring hotel and would have to be sent back to the traffic department.

Uh, wait...

Her driver's license!

Tsk, those bastards in the traffic department are still holding her license and car!

How long has it been?

Even if she did frequent traffic classes to increase their workload, detaining her for such a long time was excessive!

If it's not returned to her after the New Year, she will file a complaint, even if Officer Hayase comes out to deal with her perfunctorily!

As for now...

Koizumi first sent an email to Nekozuka, then stood up and left the reception room: "Hiroki, we need to make some preparations in advance. You pack up and we'll go shopping."

"OK, all right."

Five minutes later, Xiao Hongshu was stunned when he saw the little girl walking in from outside the reception room.

"Okay, Hiroki, let's go."

“…Who are you?”

Koizumi chuckled and said, "I'm the dad."

"……Eh?"

"Look if you don't believe me."

Koizumi stood at the door of the reception room, casually summoned Hiroki to his side, and hugged him.

Little Hiroki has grown a lot taller this year, and after using the rejuvenating drug, Koizumi's body has completely replicated her childhood appearance. This eight or nine-year-old child is only about 1.2 meters tall, just slightly taller than Hiroki.

Xiao Hongshu was completely stunned. It took him a while to come back to his senses. He screamed, "Dad! It's really Dad! But, but!"

"Haha, this is daddy's new magic!"

Koizumi admired Hiroki's stunned expression with a smile: "How's it, isn't it great?"

"Great! Great! But, but... Aren't we going shopping? Why are we like this?"

Because going out like this can perfectly avoid Gin's eyes, and even if you accidentally encounter someone from the organization, you don't have to worry about being recognized.

...As long as it doesn't run into Gin directly.

"Hey~ Don't you think this is cute? And you don't have any experience hanging out with girls your own age, do you, Xiaoshu?"

Xiao Hongshu stared at her for a long time, and suddenly blushed: "But, but you are like this, how should I call you?"

Yes, indeed.

She can't let the child call her dad in this state.

Then...

"Kyoko, you call me Kyoko."