Chapter 831: The Déjà Vu of Crashing the Party is Back Again
Six in the afternoon.
Sky High Amusement Park, Roller Coaster Exit.
Mouri Ran held two books in her arms, watching a young Couple walk by playfully, her mind wandering a bit.
It was just after they rode the Roller Coaster together at the Amusement Park one day that her Childhood Sweetheart started disappearing every other day.
Conan and Mori Kogoro were looking at Merchandise at a Keychain Stall. Seeing that Mouri Ran hadn't said anything for a while, Conan turned his Head and saw Mouri Ran Staring at the Roller Coaster rushing up the Rail Tracks. He was startled for a moment. "Ran... Older Sister?"
Mouri Ran snapped back to attention and turned her Head, Smilingly, "I'll Call Brother Hichiji and Ai to ask where they are now. Conan, do you Whether or Not want to play here for a while?"
"No Need," Conan Acting Cute, "Didn't we also book a Dining Room to have Dinner?"
"That's right. Then I'll bring you another day."
Mouri Ran smiled at Conan, took out her Mobile Phone, and called Chi Feichei.
Less than two seconds after dialing, the call was answered. The Wind was very loud over There, but the male voice was Still Calm.
"...Ran, ...arrived?"
Mouri Ran vaguely heard a bit of the Tone, Guessing Chi Feichei's Intention. She felt a bit awkward. "Yes, we have Already arrived."
"...Roller Coaster... a moment..."
"Ah, okay. Then we'll talk after you come down."
Mouri Ran put down her Mobile Phone, looking at the call ended screen. Her Mood was Subtle.
It turned out she could communicate with people by guessing their meaning. It was truly amazing.
On the Roller Coaster rushing up the Bend, Haibara Ai watched Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone with a Calm Expression. Her Mood was even more Subtle.
Next to her, Brother Hichiji was dressed All Black, Expressionless, as if sitting in a stable Car. He didn't deliberately act superior, but he carried a gloomy Aura caused by Excessive Calmness.
There really wasn't any feeling of riding a Roller Coaster at all.
Haibara Ai withdrew her Line of Sight, rested her Right Hand elbow on the safety railing, propped up her chin, and Expressionless looked at the Scenery.
But the high-altitude Scenery was Good.
On the six-seater Roller Coaster, the two Girls in the front seats were screaming loudly, and the Couple in the Back Seat were also screaming and laughing. In the middle, Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai watched the Roller Coaster rush up high and drop low with Calm faces the Entire Process. Until they got off the Roller Coaster, the two of them still had Calm faces as they walked towards where Mouri Ran and the Three People were.
Conan watched the Two People walk over, mentally chuckling.
That kind of déjà vu of crashing the party was back again. He completely couldn't imagine what these two were like on the Roller Coaster.
"Brother Hichiji, Ai, over here!" Mouri Ran waved with a smile.
Chi Feichei walked closer and Greeted Mori Kogoro, "Teacher."
"Uh, cough, you're here," Mori Kogoro composed himself. He felt that this early Summer wasn't hot at all. He handed the Plastic Bag containing the Guan Yu Red Hare Keychain to Chi Feichei. "Officer Yumichou asked me to pass this on to you. Now that Mr. Morozumi has confessed guilt, and Mr. Genda isn't the Criminal in the arson Case, this Thing can be returned to you."
"Thank You," Chi Feichei Received the Plastic Bag and stuffed it into his Pocket. By the Way, he handed three Royal Express Tickets to Mori Kogoro. "Have Teacher's Wife and Sonoko decided not to go?"
Currently, one Ticket remained that hadn't been given away.
Ayumi was traveling, Genta and Mitsuhiko Seemingly also went out with their Parents. Koizumi Akako absolutely didn't want to see any people from the Lineage of the Holy See Faith. Kuroba Kaito wouldn't Leave Aoko Nakamori alone to take the Train...
But there was no need to worry about giving this Ticket away. The Train Travel was still two or three Days away. He would ask again later who wanted to go.
"My Mama said she has a Case to deal with and really can't get away," Mouri Ran said regretfully. "Sonoko just returned from traveling in Germany today. The Suzuki Family happens to have a family Banquet these few Days, it was Already booked, so she also can't get away. But she Probably will attend the welcoming Banquet for the Queen's arrival."
"It's best if that Woman doesn't go," Mori Kogoro put the Ticket into his Pocket. "It'll save her from feeling inferior after seeing the Queen's grace!"
"Father, what kind of Words are you saying!" Mouri Ran grumbled with dissatisfaction, then turned her Head and said to Chi Feichei, "Brother Hichiji, let's Go Together to have Dinner. Father has Already booked a nearby Japanese Restaurant. Just consider it Thanks for the Royal Express Tickets you gave us."
Chi Feichei Look Towards Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai Nodded, indicating she had no Opinion.
"Aren't you also going to return books?" Mori Kogoro Lowered his Head and looked at his Watch. "If you keep dawdling, you'll Miss the Time of the Dining Room reservation."
"Ah, right. Then we need to be a bit faster," Mouri Ran hurriedly walked towards Outside the Amusement Park. By the Way, she explained to Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, "Recently, I borrowed two books from a Senior who goes to University. Her Apartment is right in the Vicinity. After returning the books, we can also just make it for the Time of the Dining Room reservation."
...
Chi Feichei drove a Group of People over and Parked the Car below an Apartment Building.
Mori Kogoro got out of the Car, bent down, and said to Chi Feichei in the Car, "Hissashi, you and this Kid just wait here for us. We'll go up quickly and will be back soon!"
"Got it." Chi Feichei didn't Intention to Follow.
As Mouri Ran's Old Dad, Mori Kogoro Naturally had to meet the person who had been taking care of his Daughter and express Thank to the other party.
Conan, this Loose End, would Definitely Follow.
He and Haibara Ai shouldn't go. Otherwise, bringing a large group of four people to return a Book, this Formation was a bit too big.
Haibara Ai sat in the Car, casually picked up Hissashi who was poking its Head out. Summer had arrived, and it was again the Suitable Season for coiling Hissashi. It's Just that the Weather these few Days wasn't very hot yet. After a while, it would be more Suitable. "Brother Hichiji, Tomorrow when I see the Queen, should I Bow or Curtsy?"
Chi Feichei said without thinking, "Curtsy."
If Not British People, Female meeting the Queen can Bow and Curtsy. But due to His Mom's Identity and His Dad's designated Nobility Title, as His Mom's Goddaughter, it's Still A Bit Better for Haibara Ai to Curtsy.
Haibara Ai Nodded, Lowered her Head and coiled Hissashi for a while, then Speak Out, "I Seemingly haven't Said to you yet, My Mama is also British People. I heard from My Older Sister that she only then met My Father (Chi Zhennosuke) after studying abroad in Japan."
Chi Feichei also told Haibara Ai A Bit about the Situation at Home. "My Home is the opposite. It was My Father (Chi Zhennosuke) who studied abroad in Britain and met Mother."
"When they got together, was it Uncle Shinnosuke who took the initiative?" Haibara Ai asked Again.
"Perhaps," Chi Feichei saw Haibara Ai looking like she wanted to listen to a Story and added, "I Don't Know their Story."
Haibara Ai felt a bit Regret. She also wasn't very clear about the Story between her own Parents. Probably she also won't be able to Listen To it. Then she would find an Opportunity to Listen To her Godmother's. "Then I'll ask Godmother another day."
"Uh-huh." Chi Feichei responded.
After waiting for over ten minutes, Mori Kogoro and Conan didn't come down. Instead, a Girl who looked around twenty Years Old came down with Mouri Ran.
Recently the Weather wasn't very hot. The Girl wore a White T-shirt with a green Alias outside, had Short Hair, cute and delicate Facial Features, and the whole person looked very refreshing.
Mouri Ran walked to the Front of Car, a bit conflicted. "Brother Hichiji..."
"Let me explain. I am Kojima Yuki... Eh?" After the Girl saw Chi Feichei's Appearance, the Smile on her Face turned into surprise, and quickly turned into a bit of Surprise. "Senior Chi?"
Haibara Ai Look Towards Chi Feichei: You know her?
Chi Feichei slightly shook his Head.
Don't Know.
"Senior Kojima, do you know Brother Hichiji?" Mouri Ran asked Curiously.
"I know Senior Chi, But Senior Chi Probably doesn't know me," Kojima Yuki waved her Hand, Look Towards Chi Feichei who got out of the Car, her eyes shining with Surprise. "I am a Student from the Department of Veterinary Medicine! Although I don't attend School at Todai University, But Recently our School organized us to go to Todai University to attend classes. Senior Chi is an Honorary Alumnus. I saw his Photo. His Thesis was even mentioned by the Teacher in class!"
"I See." Mouri Ran laughed lightly.
Although it wasn't This Situation where they met at a School Social Gathering, but rather saw Photos on the Honor wall, it was A Bit Weird. But if they knew each other, Brother Hichiji Probably won't mind Go Together to have Dinner.
"Senior Chi, I just happened to be Home today helping a Friend host a Birthday Party, So I invited Ran and Mr. Mori to stay and Go Together attend the Party," Kojima Yuki Enthusiasm Smilingly invited. "You also Come Over together! To be able to see Mr. Mori and Senior Chi is truly not Easy. If you can stay, that would be the best Gift today!"
The Girl had Said Words to this extent, Chi Feichei didn't refuse. But when Go Upstairs, he asked about the Situation, Called a Dining Room, booked a table of French Cuisine, and had someone send it to the Apartment.
Kojima Yuki didn't have Time to Reaction. By the Time she came back to her senses, Chi Feichei had Already explained the Request and Address in two Words and hung up the Phone Call. She hurriedly Said, "No Need for so much Troublesome. We also prepared quite a bit of Cuisine..."
"It's okay," Mouri Ran Said. "With so many of us coming to bother you, Contingency the prepared Food isn't enough? Preparing A Bit more is also Good."
"Just consider it the Birthday Gift we're giving." Chi Feichei added.
Normally freeloading meals from his own Teacher was fine, that's when the Client or Mori Kogoro's Friend is treating, so he didn't feel guilty eating. But this Time it's Mouri Ran's Friend's Friend having a Birthday. Not preparing any Gift really can't be justified.
Rather than buying a Gift for the person having a Birthday, Might As Well Help book a table of Dish as a Gift. No Need to Worry about the Gift chosen isn't Suitable, and can also consider Kojima Yuki, the person who took care of Mouri Ran and let them attend the Party, so as not to make Kojima Yuki feel awkward.
"You are truly too Polite..." Kojima Yuki walked through the Third Floor Corridor, Smilingly Reach Out and pushed open the Door. "Come on, please come in!"
Mori Kogoro and Conan were waiting Inside the Room, Chatting with a Man who had medium-long Hair, a square Face shape, and an Appearance like a tough guy.
"Let me introduce you, This Is my Friend Togashi whom I met in the University Club." Kojima Yuki introduced with a smile.
"Hello, I am Togashi Junji." The Man Greeted.
"This Is Senior Chi Feichei," Kojima Yuki wanted to have some Limbs Interaction with Chi Feichei to show Enthusiasm, as a Result, was deterred by Chi Feichei's repressive Aura in his All Black clothes, and Still maintained distance. "It's Just as I Said to you, the Senior who is clearly the Same Age as me, But Already graduated from Todai University..."
Saying this, Kojima Yuki then turned her Head and explained to Chi Feichei, "Below the Photo is your Name and Age. Our Classmates at that Time were Still Guessing how old you were when you started Todai University!"
"He may not necessarily be a Senior," Mouri Ran received the Topic with a smile. "Brother Hichiji Should have entered School in the Same year as Senior Kojima, But he Early Graduation."
Kojima Yuki laughed without Care About, "Then that also counts as a Senior!"
End of Chapter
Chapter 832 This is a Big Shot, a living one!
In the following time, Mouri Ran helped Kojima Yuki and Togashi Junji tidy up the Table and set the Cutlery.
In the Kitchen, Kojima Yuki hummed a Song softly with a smile, inserting Flower into the Vase one by one.
Mouri Ran helped to carry the Plate for a moment, "Senior, should I take this out?"
"No need, just tidy it up and put it in the Kitchen first," Kojima Yuki turned her head back and smiled, "I still need your help, I'm really sorry."
"It's okay." Mouri Ran put down the Plate.
"Yuki," Togashi Junji teased, "Your mood suddenly became so good?"
"Of course," Kojima Yuki smiled and arranged Flower, lowering her voice, "Being able to meet Senior Chi is really amazing! Let me tell you, I have carefully read Senior Chi's Thesis, and the Teacher said it could be listed as a Textbook..."
This is a Big Shot, a living one! Super good mood!
Togashi Junji listened to Kojima Yuki babbling on and on about Thesis, reading notes, and Gain, the teasing smile on his face gradually stiffened.
Seemingly it's not what he think...
Mouri Ran chuckled dryly, Senior's Style has gone off the rails.
Senior won't drag Brother Hissashi into a discussion about academics later, right?
"Ah, talking about these things with you seemingly is a bit too boring," Kojima Yuki's eyes sparkled, already imagining the situation of enshrining Chi Feichei and worshiping him, "But the Department of Veterinary Medicine's courses are really numerous, even more than ordinary University courses, it's practically like doing a postgraduate degree at the same time. I still need at least two years to Graduate, but Senior Chi was actually able to achieve Early Graduation, he's really amazing!"
"Brother Chi Feichei is so amazing..."
Mouri Ran smiled, feeling a little bad about telling Kojima Yuki that the academic Big Shot in her eyes might just be a Veterinarian who doesn't take his job seriously.
Having known him for so long, she only felt that Chi Feichei's Reasoning was amazing, and his Cooking was also amazing, but she had no idea what level Chi Feichei was at in Veterinary Medicine, because Chi Feichei himself seemingly didn't care about it much.
...
In the Living Room, Chi Feichei, Mori Kogoro, Haibara Ai, and Conan, the four freeloaders, sat in a row.
Conan and Haibara Ai each picked up a Novel that Mouri Ran had brought back, looking at them listlessly.
Mori Kogoro waited, yawning, occasionally glancing towards the Kitchen.
Chi Feichei sat on the Chair, raised his eyes and looked at the Yellow-Green Tablecloth.
This Tablecloth is really ugly...
Conan felt time dragging on, closed the Book he hadn't finished, sighed, and leaned back against the Chair Back, suddenly discovered the Chair wobbling and tipping forward.
Seeing Conan about to fall to the Ground, Chi Feichei beside him quickly reached out his Hand and grabbed Conan's back Collar.
"Thump!"
The Chair fell to the Ground, knocking over the Backpack placed on the Ground.
Conan, who was being held up, broke out in a sweat, "Uh, thank you Brother Chi..."
Chi Feichei put Conan down.
Kojima Yuki, who came out of the Kitchen carrying a Vase, be stunned for a moment, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"I'm okay." Conan gave Kojima Yuki a harmless Smiling Face like a Children.
Mori Kogoro glanced over and withdrew his line of sight.
Haibara Ai yawned and continued reading the boring Story Book.
Conan squatted on the Ground, stood the Backpack up again, and put the Glass Bottle that had fallen out of the Backpack back inside.
"Sorry about that," Kojima Yuki put down the Vase, then righted the Chair and said, "This Chair is a bit Faulty."
Chi Feichei turned his head to look at the Chair, the Nail where the Chair leg connected to the Chair Back was a little loose, "Need help?"
"No need troublesome, just be careful when you sit," Togashi Junji passed by carrying a Chair, "Kojima, today's Birthday protagonist's Location will be right in the center, right?"
"Uh-huh," Kojima Yuki nodded, looked at the Backpack that had been knocked over earlier, and reminded, "Speaking of which, Togashi, should you put your Backpack in the Kitchen? It's not very convenient here."
"Okay!" Togashi Junji squatted down, lifted the Backpack onto the Chair, and carried it away.
"Student Kojima, could you change the Tablecloth?" Chi Feichei looked at the Tablecloth on the Table, said with a calm face, "It's very ugly."
Kojima Yuki was struck by Thunder, frozen.
Disliked by a Big Shot, how terrible...
Haibara Ai sweat-dropped, directly saying it's very ugly... Well, that Tablecloth was a bit yellowish, no wonder Brother Hissashi dislike looking at it.
Chi Feichei wasn't really dislike looking at it just because he disliked the color itself, he explained to Kojima Yuki, "The Floor of the Living Room is Lotus Root Color, the Wall is Warm Yellow, the Carpet is Fluorescent Orange with high Saturation, the Furniture is Brown, the Floor of the Kitchen is Purple, and the Wall of the Kitchen is Pink again. Although too many colors in one House can easily look flashy and cramped, at least the color tones are all Warm Color. But putting Yellow-Green with low Saturation on the Dining Table on the Carpet is very jarring."
This needed to be pointed out, because the combination was really ugly.
Moreover, a Fluorescent Orange Carpet with such high Saturation laid in a Living Room with a lot of Furniture was also very Weird.
Actually, the combination of the Carpet and Tablecloth was what made it look ugly, but he wouldn't mention the Carpet, so as not to seem too picky. But this Tablecloth was absolutely unbearable, it really ruined the Aesthetics.
"Ah? Then..." Kojima Yuki came back to her senses, looked at the Tablecloth, and also felt it was increasingly dislike, "Senior Chi, what kind of replacement do you think would be better? I have two more Tablecloth here."
"Tablecloth with high Saturation of color tones, Warm Color Tone," Chi Feichei said, "If you don't have one, then remove the Carpet."
"Okay!" Kojima Yuki nodded seriously, turned around and went to the Storage Room to find a Red and White Stripe Tablecloth, "Is this okay?"
Chi Feichei was silent for a moment, "Okay."
Indeed, the problem was still the fatal fluorescent orange carpet.
But at least now it didn't look so dislike anymore.
Conan: "..."
Last time at Twilight Mansion for Dinner, Chi Feichei and Saguru Hakuba had teasing about the Tablecloth and Desktop, saying other people's taste was extremely poor. Afterwards, he thought they were Testing, but now it seems Chi Feichei very seriously dislikes it.
Thinking carefully, although the color tones at Chi Feichei's Home were simple, it looked very comfortable and harmonious. Even the small Decorations and that terrifying Doll Wall didn't have a sense of abruptness that was difficult to integrate, nor did it look flashy.
Looking at this House again...
Never mind, he'd pretend he couldn't see it, and couldn't let Chi Feichei make him too picky.
Chi Feichei staring at the Dining Table for a moment, got up and said, "I'm going out for a bit."
"Okay..." Kojima Yuki reminded, "Dinner will be ready soon!"
"Ten minutes." Chi Feichei went out.
Haibara Ai considered for a moment, and didn't follow.
She was tired from playing today and didn't want to move. She didn't want to be a little Tail like Edogawa.
Ten minutes later, Chi Feichei returned with a large bunch of Warm Color Tone Balloons with a surface texture that was slightly frosted. He tied the Balloons in bunches and neatly fixed them to the Floor and Wall near the Dining Table, creating a layered Decoration that acted as a Buffer for the various color tones in the House.
Mouri Ran, Kojima Yuki, and Togashi Junji opened the Door to greet the Staff delivering the Meal, busily placing the delivered Cuisine on the Table. When they finished and looked up, they discovered the House looked much better, and with the Balloon Decorations, it really had more of a Party Atmosphere.
"So beautiful!" Mouri Ran exclaimed with a smile.
"Good job, Senior Chi!" Kojima Yuki smiled.
Haibara Ai raised her head and looked, then continued flipping through the boring Book.
This might be the super high Aesthetics Standard inherited from her Godmother, of course it was amazing.
"Looking at it like this, it really feels more like a Birthday Atmosphere," Togashi Junji also smiled and said, "Keiko will definitely be very surprise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Doorbell rang.
"It seems Keiko and the others have arrived, they're right on Time!" Kojima Yuki quickly went to open the Door.
The Door opened, and outside, a Woman with short Brown wavy hair, wearing a Pink off-shoulder long-sleeved trendy shirt and looking very trendy, held a bunch of Red Peony and greeted with a smile, "How are you?"
"Just waiting for you, Keiko." Kojima Yuki pulled the Door open and stepped aside.
Outside, there was also a tall, thin Man wearing round-frame Glasses, a dark blue Coat, and Shorts, who greeted with a smile, "Sorry to bother you tonight!"
"Welcome." Kojima Yuki responded with a smile.
"Nonaka, you're late!" Togashi Junji said.
"Sorry," the tall, thin Man smiled and said, "Traffic jam on the road!"
In the Living Room, Mouri Ran whispered with genuine envy, "The relationship between the four of them is really good."
Chi Feichei uh-huh'ed, it's just that the number of people tonight is a bit unlucky.
The Mori Death God trio was complete, plus the original four Birthday celebrants, if one died, it would be a perfect one-in-three chance. No matter how you look at it, tonight wouldn't be peaceful.
Kojima Yuki introduced the people present again. The tall, thin Man named Nonaka Kazuki went to park the Car. After Sawaguchi Keiko, the Birthday Party's protagonist for tonight, entered the House, she kept looked at the Balloon Decorations.
"So these were prepared by Senior Chi, so beautiful," Sawaguchi Keiko put her Hands behind her back, circled the Balloon Decorations twice, turned her head and smiled, teasing her Friend, "I knew it, how could Yuki and Junji have such intentions!"
"Request, Keiko, please don't said that," Kojima Yuki pretended to be angry, but her eyes were full of smile, "We also seriously prepared for the Party!"
"I know," Sawaguchi Keiko smiled and said, "Good job for you."
Kojima Yuki smiled, "By the way, Keiko, has the Date for your Study Abroad been confirmed?"
"I'm leaving next Tuesday," Sawaguchi Keiko went to the Chair, put her Hands on the Chair Back, and said with a helpless face, "I have to prepare so many things, I'm almost worked to death."
"Are you in such a hurry to go out?" Kojima Yuki went to the Kitchen to get things.
"Unfortunately, I have to go to America first to rent a House and settle down, and the Study Abroad Quota seems to have fluctuated, I want to finalize this matter as soon as possible," Sawaguchi Keiko said, frowning slightly as if troubled, then turned her head to Chi Feichei, who was sitting on the Chair next to her, and smiled self-deprecatingly, "Yuki was just telling me recently that Senior graduated at twenty with Excellent scores. We're clearly the same age, but I still have to worry about the Study Abroad Quota. Thinking about it, I really envy Senior. Graduating with those scores means you don't have to worry about the Future at all!"
Chi Feichei raised his eyes to look at Sawaguchi Keiko, "I indeed don't worry much."
Sawaguchi Keiko met those Purple Eyes with peaceful Emotion, be stunned for a moment. She looked at those eyes, and don't know why, it was just like facing a Pond, calm and waveless, reflecting herself and all her little intentions. Her heart was inexplicably flustered, and her Heartbeat quickened.
Chi Feichei didn't withdraw his line of sight, and continued to actively ask, "What's wrong?"
Haibara Ai's line of sight shifted from the Book to Chi Feichei, thoughtful.
Weird, facing someone he just met, if there's no reason, Brother Hissashi wouldn't actively ask 'What's wrong'. Could it be...
Brother Hissashi likes mature style of female?
"Nothing," Sawaguchi Keiko lowered her head, a smile playing on her lips, seemingly embarrassed by her act of staring at Senior Chi's eyes and zoning out just now, "Senior Chi's eyes are very special, I looked and looked and got distracted... Really, what am I saying?"
Chi Feichei withdrew his line of sight and didn't respond.
She didn't even know what she was saying, how was he supposed to respond?
(End of Chapter)
Fortunately, Sawaguchi Keiko didn't let the atmosphere cool down. She sat down on the chair beside Chi Feichei, turned sideways, and asked, "Senior, do you not plan to develop your career abroad?"
"I'm doing pretty well staying here," Chi Feichei said.
"That's also very good, no need to go back and forth," Sawaguchi Keiko said Smilingly. "Actually, Initially I also wanted to study Veterinary Medicine. I really like Small Animals, especially Bunnies. They're fluffy and very cute, and I think people who study Veterinary Medicine must really like Small Animals and be very loving, just like Yuki. The Atmosphere for studying must be very good, but it's a Pity I couldn't get in."
Mori Kogoro: ...
Speaking of Rabbit, he immediately thought of Spicy Rabbit Head, Dry-Fried Rabbit Meat, Braised Wild Rabbit, Rabbit and Radish Stew...
Conan: ...
Cold Rabbit, Steamed Rabbit Meat with Rice Flour, Honey Herb Roasted Rabbit, Hand-Torn Sauce Rabbit Leg...
Mouri Ran: ...
She hadn't been able to look directly at Rabbits, Small Animals she once thought were very cute, for a long time now.
Haibara Ai: ...
This topic is a bit deadly.
Chi Feichei also fell silent, silently giving a 'low-level' evaluation in his Heart.
As soon as Sawaguchi Keiko entered the Door, before looking at the Balloon decorations, the first thing she did was look at him and Mori Kogoro, scanning their Clothes, Cuffs, Buttons, Coat Pockets, Waists, and other places very naturally and quickly, almost in the Blink of an Eye.
The reason he noticed was that Sawaguchi Keiko was looking for Things, scanning the Desktops and hands near their Waists, Pockets, him, and Mori Kogoro more than once.
Then he understood what Sawaguchi Keiko was looking for—Car Key.
Downstairs, the Key to that Car, worth tens of millions of Japanese Yen, which was incompatible with this ordinary Apartment Building.
Sawaguchi Keiko definitely didn't See the Things she wanted to See.
However, that kind of large red sports Car type of Car was Unlikely to be the choice of a Middle-aged Man like Mori Kogoro. His Age should be younger. Even If that was a Middle-aged Man's Car, it wouldn't be Mori Kogoro's Clothes Style; it should be more flamboyant.
And when Sawaguchi Keiko gave up on Mori Kogoro and aimed at him, he knew he had revealed his Bottom line, or at least revealed a Portion of it.
He didn't want to have overly obvious and easily noticeable Decorations on him, so he wouldn't wear a Watch. Today, he wore casual Style Clothes, not from a Luxury Goods brand, and the Price wasn't High. However, the fabric must be better to make Oneself feel more comfortable wearing them. These were clearly visible, and with the Cuffs and Buttons Details, even Clothes he hadn't Seen before, he could basically judge their Value.
So Sawaguchi Keiko Should Guess that the Car was his. Even If she didn't Guess, she would have roughly figured out that his Financial Situation wasn't bad.
After Observation, Sawaguchi Keiko then went to See the Balloon Decorations, listening to Kojima Yuki Say that he had arranged them. She turned around twice to express Praise. Afterwards, after a Friend mentioned the Topic of studying abroad, she brought the Topic back to him, very naturally starting a conversation. Generally, most Boys in their twenties need to 'show Value', making it easy to Test out Words.
Speaking of studies and Future Work, a young Male who had just Graduation being mentioned by a Female with good looks and figure and expressing envy would either be Polite or brag. Bragging could be overt or subtle. This would basically expose a lot about their Personality. If their Career wasn't going smoothly, they would more or less reveal a bit of their Attitude, complaining about Colleagues and expressing distress, all of which would expose their Situation and Personality. This was a higher level approach than a Female who started talking about Economy Topics right away, making him Subconsciously want to Test Sawaguchi Keiko's Bottom line in return.
As For his Sentence, 'I'm indeed not too worried,' and then no Following Text answer, it was Probably a bit difficult to respond to... Forgive him, he didn't really want to Grievance Oneself or change his own Style to accommodate and Cooperate with Sawaguchi Keiko.
He wasn't disgusted by Females who had certain Material Possessions requirements for Life, nor was he disgusted by Females who had Material Possessions requirements and strong Purposefulness. Even less would he accuse them with hatred as if they were enemies.
As Long As they didn't pester endlessly, and As Long As he found them pleasing to the Eye, they could each take what they needed when necessary. But If they were someone with insufficient Ambition, then goodbye and good riddance.
But Sawaguchi Keiko's level really wasn't High. Plus, although her Age wasn't old, her dressing Style was too mature and couldn't support a mature charm. He suddenly lost even the Mood to Test her Bottom line.
Actually, Sawaguchi Keiko Should find Belmode to take lessons.
Although Belmode Specially Approached him Initially, it was to facilitate Testing his Personality and Temper. With Knowledge of these, she could predict his Reaction Under Circumstances and utilize it. It had no relationship with external Things. But like Sawaguchi Keiko, that Approach also made him feel a very obvious Purposefulness.
Belmode's actions were even more traceless, and her Means were even stronger. It was unclear whether it was an intentional Plan, Talent, or Experience from Seeing many different kinds of Man. But there was one Point that hit the Vital Point—for Men with pure Mentality, use Limbs Language to express resistance and Language to cater. For Men with mature Mentality, use Language to express resistance and Limbs Language to cater.
Males with a Teenager Heart still have Curiosity and a desire to explore Females. Language catering can give Males encouragement and express the Attitude of 'I don't hate you.' Plus, Limbs resistance can induce Males to actively Approach, generating a desire to slowly conquer and explore step by step.
In this way, not only will they not suffer a big Loss, but by grasping the Pace well, they can also trap the Human Heart step by step.
While Males with mature Mentality have already lost most of their Curiosity and desire to explore Females. Simply Say, they have Seen too many tricks and won't be overjoyed like Little Boys by a little flattery and Praise from the opposite sex. It's very difficult to be moved by verbal catering. Then, they need to reverse it, using Limbs Language to build a Relationship and explicit Language to maintain distance and create difficulty in conquering.
He had always maintained a two hundred percent Guarding Against Heart for Belmode, this big Pitfall. But that Night In the Alley outside the Kudo Residence, when Belmode presumptuously took a Cigarette from his Cigarette Case and smoked it, and the Gaze in her Eyes carried childlike innocence, he was really teased.
So that Night, he didn't stay longer, and Turn Around to leave.
So Afterwards, when he met Shimabukuro Kimiie on Mermaid Island, he also thought of Belmode.
The Human Heart is very wonderful. There's always a Moment of Feeling that is very much like Affection. But it's a Pity, he has a deeper Guarding Against Heart for Emotion and is more Reality-oriented. He wouldn't let Oneself develop unrealistic, no Future Emotions for anyone.
First of all, Belmode's Initial Approach was a Routine with impure Intentions. If there really were to be Emotion, he couldn't be the one being trapped. He also couldn't knowingly fall into a Trap. Before falling in, reason would pull him back. Secondly, he didn't feel an Emotion component from Belmode. Belmode was more about Curiosity, playfulness, Testing, and deeper utilization. This made it easier for him to wake up. Finally, Belmode wholeheartedly protecting her adopted Son and Daughter was really a Pitfall. He needed to utilize Belmode to control the Situation, But If Emotion were to Development, it would also bring changes and Troublesome situations due to Belmode's Choice. He also couldn't tolerate that the person he liked cared more about Others or protected another person even if it cost their life, especially a Male. If Development continued, he wouldn't be able to help but kill Conan and destroy the Red Faction. If Development continued further, maybe he would have to face a berserk Belmode. Either he would die, or Belmode would die, and die sadly and heartbroken.
Considering all kinds of Reasons, Even If that was really Affection, he simply and neatly nipped that little sprout in the bud!
After nipping it, he really felt refreshed all over. He still couldn't hate Belmode, unless one day she touched the Bottom line he had set. But even if Belmode used that Routine again, he would be Immunity. If Necessary, he also wouldn't be reluctant to Sacrifice Belmode.
Compared to 'Bel-Routine deep-big Pitfall-mode,' Sawaguchi Keiko's Means of using Language to cater and pull close Relationships was really making him...
His inner Heart was without any fluctuation and slightly awkward.
...
Mori Kogoro and Chi Feichei and the others' Suddenly Silence made Sawaguchi Keiko a bit unable to figure out what was going on.
Did she Say something Wrong? Why? Where did she go Wrong?
"Rather than Say the Study Atmosphere is very good, it's better to Say it's very Weird," Kojima Yuki, having heard Sawaguchi Keiko's previous Words, explained with a dry smile as she Come Out of Kitchen with a Plate. "Because there's Anatomy Class. Even If you don't Start Doing Anatomy, sometimes in class, you'll face many Animal Specimen. My Study of Internal Medicine is okay, But Senior Chi is more proficient in Surgery. Anatomy Class Should have more contact, right?"
Chi Feichei didn't want to continue chatting with Sawaguchi Keiko, who was low-level and not to his taste. He Nodded and said, "I'm very good at dissecting Rabbits."
Sawaguchi Keiko: ...
Could she take back her Words from Before?
Mori Kogoro: ...
Spicy Rabbit Head, Dry-Fried Rabbit... *cough*, turn back, begging his thoughts to quickly turn back!
"Okay, Okay," Togashi Junji Help smooth things over. "Let's prepare to start eating. Nonaka Should be back soon too!"
Nonaka Kazuki had just gone to park the Car and Come Over. After entering the Door, he casually closed the Living Room Door and said Smilingly, "I just got back and heard you talking about me. You weren't just waiting for me, were you?"
"Yeah," Kojima Yuki said Smilingly. "If we don't start eating the Feast soon, it'll quickly lose its best Taste, you know."
"But Before we start, could I take a Photo with Mr. Mouri and Senior Chi? If I could get a Photo with the two of you, I could treasure it for a Lifetime!" Sawaguchi Keiko Turn Head to Ask Kojima Yuki, "Yuki, I remember you have a Camera here, right?"
"Sorry, I don't like taking Photos."
Chi Feichei directly Refused, not concealing his bad behavior of 'turning face and not recognizing people' when losing Interest.
Sawaguchi Keiko choked for a moment, still not knowing what to Say.
Where did she go Wrong? Why did she get the Feeling that Senior Chi had Suddenly become Indifference towards her?
Haibara Ai sighed Speechless in her Heart. She put the Book in her hand Aside and went to the Dining Table to wait for the meal to start.
Capricious Brother Hichiji.
Clearly, Before he also Helped arrange the Party scene and proactively cared about 'What's Wrong' with others. In the Blink of an Eye, he became unsociable, completely unable to figure out his Intentions...
Never Mind, she was too lazy to Think about it. Whatever will be, will be. This Miss wasn't as cute as those two Misses they met in Kyoto either.
"Hey, don't mind this kid. He Indeed doesn't like taking Photos. If you don't mind, I'd like to take a photo with a Beauty like you!"
Mori Kogoro smoothed things over Smilingly, secretly giving Chi Feichei a look: "Kid, it's someone's Birthday. Don't cause Matter."
Having such a Disciple is really too Hard. Eating Rice at Home and causing a Cold scene is one thing, but in this kind of lively occasion, just give a little Face. Must he, this Teacher, save the situation? What kind of human suffering is this...
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Chapter 834 Conan: That's Too Much!
"It's my honor to take a photo with Mr. Mouri!" Sawaguchi Keiko also backed down.
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and saw that Sawaguchi Keiko's toes were already subtly turning in another direction. He withdrew his gaze.
Knowing when to back down, that's quite smart.
When it comes to being scum, their Organization fears no one.
After Sawaguchi Keiko finished taking a photo with Mori Kogoro, she indeed gave up on trying to get close to Chi Feichei. She returned to the main seat prepared for the birthday girl and, together with Kojima Yuki, greeted the others to take their seats.
Conan saw Togashi Junji come out carrying a tray with Glass Cups, "The Glass Cups are already out."
"Yeah," Togashi Junji said to Nonaka Kazuki, who was holding a camera and looking at photos, "Nonaka, hurry up and take it out, you know, that thing."
Nonaka Kazuki put the bag he brought onto the Table, unzipped the Zipper, and carefully took out a bottle of White Wine, specially showing the bottle, "This is the Gift I'm giving to Keiko. I bought it when I traveled to Germany before, specially bought it, you know, just for today. It's not cheap!"
Sawaguchi Keiko clasped her hands in front of her chin and said with a smile, "I'm so touched!"
"Hey hey," Togashi Junji, who was distributing the Cups, couldn't help but say, "Nonaka, half of the Money was paid by me, right?"
"What?" Nonaka Kazuki pretended to be blank, "Is that so?"
Togashi Junji pretended to be angry and turned his Head to look to the other side, causing a burst of laughter from the others.
"But is one bottle of Wine enough for us to drink?" Kojima Yuki looked towards the Kitchen, "Although Ran and two Children are drinking Juice, there are still six of us. The French Cuisine delivered earlier seemed to have Wine pairings, I'll Go Into Kitchen and Take Out them."
"I'll go get it," Chi Feichei said, getting up, "I'm not interested in Sweet Wine."
"Huh?" Kojima Yuki looked doubtfully at Togashi Junji, "Is this Sweet Wine?"
"Riesling Eiswein, it's a Riesling Ice Wine made from naturally frozen Riesling Grapes, with aromas of Honey and Caramel, and a sweet and mellow Taste," Haibara Ai said, "It's more Suitable for women."
Chi Feichei took out the Red Wine from the Kitchen.
Nonaka Kazuki and Togashi Junji really invested some money.
German Riesling White Wine has a characteristic, generally speaking, dry white Wine has the lowest Price, and the sweeter the Wine, the higher the Price. This bottle of Ice Wine is definitely sweet and cloying, and the Price is estimated to be around fifty thousand Japanese Yen.
"That's right, I said it was specially prepared for Keiko's birthday, of course Sweet Wine that's Suitable for Girls is Better," Nonaka Kazuki said with a smile, "But Little Sister, you really know a lot!"
Haibara Ai, without changing her expression, imitated Conan and blamed it on Television, "I watched a Wine Tasting Program On Television Recently, and they mentioned it."
"I See, but Children can't drink Wine," Nonaka Kazuki Stepped Forward to pour Wine for Sawaguchi Keiko, "Come on, today's birthday girl gets priority!"
"Thank You," Sawaguchi Keiko said with a smile.
Nonaka Kazuki poured Wine for Mori Kogoro again, "I Don't Know if it suits your taste."
Mori Kogoro Stared at the Wine, suppressing his greedy look, "Thank You."
Conan leaned over from the Table Side and asked Haibara Ai in a low voice, "Haibara, the Riesling you mentioned..."
Haibara Ai knew what Conan wanted to ask and explained in a low voice, "The Organization's activities are mysterious to begin with, and I don't recognize everyone, I haven't even seen most of them. I haven't heard of some Code Names either."
Conan nodded and sat back properly.
Originally he wanted to Ask Haibara Ai if she recognized Raki, but after hearing Haibara Ai Say So, he thought it was better not to ask, to save Haibara Ai from worrying again.
Chi Feichei poured himself half a Glass of Red Wine. Nonaka Kazuki poured Wine for Kojima Yuki, and then poured himself a Glass.
"Nonaka, don't forget to leave my share!" Togashi Junji Spoke Out to remind him.
"There's still some left," Nonaka Kazuki handed the Bottle to Togashi Junji, "Here!"
Togashi Junji took the Wine Bottle and carefully poured Wine into his Glass, "As the saying goes, the best is yet to come."
Conan watched Togashi Junji pour almost drop by drop to the very end, feeling somewhat Speechless.
Afterwards, those who were drinking Wine all got up, wished Sawaguchi Keiko a happy birthday, and took a sip together.
"Everyone, don't forget, half of this Wine Money was paid by me..." After Togashi Junji sat down, the Chair tilted and fell backwards. He quickly Reached Out to Grab the Tablecloth, but still fell to the ground, also knocking over the Wine Glass in front of Sawaguchi Keiko.
Nonaka Kazuki, Once Seeing the Wine spilled all over the Table, frowned and said, "What are you doing, Togashi?"
"Sorry, sorry," Togashi Junji got up and picked up the Chair, apologizing repeatedly, "I suddenly forgot this Chair was broken."
Due To Sawaguchi Keiko's Wine spilling, Togashi Junji gave up his Glass of Wine, letting Kojima Yuki and Nonaka Kazuki pass the Wine in order to the main seat at the front of the long Table.
Luckily, Sawaguchi Keiko's Clothes weren't spilled on by the Wine, and the Party continued.
Togashi Junji took out the Cake and turned off the Light, then lit the Candles.
After Sawaguchi Keiko blew out the Candles, the Light came on again. But after Sawaguchi Keiko took a sip of Wine and got up to cut the Cake, she suddenly stiffened, started trembling all over, and let out a painful Sound from her throat, grabbing at her own throat with both hands.
"Keiko, What's Wrong?" Nonaka Kazuki, who was sitting Beside Sawaguchi Keiko, quickly got up and Stepped Forward, supporting Sawaguchi Keiko a bit, "You have to hold on!"
Sawaguchi Keiko gradually stopped trembling and collapsed onto the Table.
"Ran, quickly Call an Ambulance, quick! And Call the Police!" Mori Kogoro got up to control the Crime Scene, "Everyone else, stay away from the Table, and don't touch anything on the Table with your hands!"
Chi Feichei retreated from the Table Side, watching Sawaguchi Keiko, who was lying motionless on the Table, from a distance.
Looking at Sawaguchi Keiko's Reaction Just Now, it seemed like she had been poisoned by some kind of Toxin that caused a burning and stinging pain in the throat, and would cause paralysis of the limbs and respiratory muscles, leading to suffocation.
Although tonight's lineup and number are unlucky, and there's likely to be a Murder Case, Sawaguchi Keiko's Performance so far hasn't been that annoying. He Unexpectedly thought that Sawaguchi Keiko would be the one to die, or rather, tonight's Atmosphere was indeed very good, and no one seemed like they would be the one to die.
He has no Impression of this Plot, so the Method shouldn't be very Complex.
The last thing Sawaguchi Keiko swallowed was Wine. After that, her lips or nasal cavity didn't come into contact with anything else.
And that Glass of Wine was in Togashi Junji's hand Before, and then passed to Sawaguchi Keiko's hand through Kojima Yuki and Nonaka Kazuki. Immediately after, there were about ten seconds from blowing out the Candles to turning the Light back on. Inside the Room was Pitch Black. After the Light came on again, Sawaguchi Keiko took a sip of Wine, and the Poison took effect when she Started Doing to cut the Cake.
In that ten seconds of Pitch Black, it wasn't enough time for others to get close to Sawaguchi Keiko and Poison her Wine Glass. It's also very difficult to accurately put Poison in a Glass in the Darkness. Moreover, if someone tried to make Subtle Moves at that time, they Cannot Deceive Hassashi. Hassashi would have already been showing off and teasing him, not dozing off motionlessly in his Nest like a lazy Snake who can't wake up.
In Other Words, the Poison in the Glass was put in either Initially or during the passing of the Wine.
Murderer...
Chi Feichei Looked at the three people sitting on the Sofa, put on Gloves, and Went To the Dining Table. When he passed by Mori Kogoro, he conveniently handed a spare pair of Gloves to Mori Kogoro, Staring at Sawaguchi Keiko's Wine Glass, sizing it up.
If we're talking about Suspicion, Togashi Junji is the biggest suspect.
But Togashi Junji is sitting Beside him. In this kind of rectangular Table seating arrangement, he is the person furthest from Sawaguchi Keiko. Afterwards, it's Togashi Junji and Haibara Ai on his left and right hands. In the 10 seconds after turning off the Light, Togashi Junji couldn't have walked to Sawaguchi Keiko's side.
If Togashi Junji wanted to Poison her, he could only do it Before the Wine Glass was passed out. But that Glass of Wine, Before it was passed to Sawaguchi Keiko, Togashi Junji had taken a sip. And he also didn't Discovery any action of Togashi Junji putting Poison into the Glass after Togashi Junji drank the Wine.
"No, it's Already too late." Mori Kogoro put on Gloves and bent down to Inspect Sawaguchi Keiko's Situation. With a heavy Expression, he Turned his Head up and Saw Chi Feichei focusing on Staring at that Wine Glass with a Metal-colored stem. He also followed his Gaze and Looked over, Looking left and right but not Discovering anything Wrong. "Hassashi, is there something wrong with this Cup?"
"Nothing," Chi Feichei was Still Staring at the Cup, "I was Thinking, this Should be Poisoning, right?"
Mori Kogoro nodded seriously, "Uh-huh, it Looks like Poisoning."
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and Went To the Kitchen.
The Wine Glass was taken out by Togashi Junji. Could it be that he played some Tricks with the Wine Glass in the Kitchen?
Togashi Junji drinking a sip of Wine first but not being poisoned doesn't explain anything. There are many Means to temporarily block Toxin.
Conan looked at Chi Feichei with some Surprise and also Followed Into the Kitchen.
How rare, it seems certain people are very Interested this time.
Chi Feichei Entered the Kitchen, his Gaze scanned a Circle, paused a bit on the basket holding the Syrup Boxes, and withdrew his Line of Sight Thoughtfully.
The basket was full of small Boxes containing Syrup, one of which had been used, but this kind of Syrup wasn't used in tonight's Drinks...
Conan Followed Into the Kitchen and, seeing Chi Feichei lower his eyes in Thought, Looked around and asked in a low voice, "Brother Chi, do you have any Discoveries?"
Chi Feichei came back to his senses and reminded Conan, "You need to Solve a Case Independently."
As the Silver Bullet Famous Detective, you can't become addicted to relying on others!
Conan gave him Half-Moon Eyes, "I Just wanted to Ask if you have any Clues. In return, if I have Clues, I'll also Tell You."
Chi Feichei was Silent for a moment, "I haven't found Evidence yet..."
Conan staggered on the spot, staring blankly at Chi Feichei, "O-Only Evidence is left?"
Here we go again. Can Chi Feichei this Fellow slow down the Pace of Solving a Case a little?
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That's Too Much! Too much!
Chi Feichei squatted down to look at Conan, "I'll give you a Hint."
"Yes~!" Conan nodded seriously. Right, a Hint is enough, he'll be able to figure it out quickly.
Haibara Ai, who was Following in the Kitchen, crossed her arms and leaned against the Door Frame, Looking at Chi Feichei, and leisurely reminded him, "It looks like it's impossible to eat Rice here anymore. It's Present eight forty in the Night. By the time the Police arrive, there will be greetings, Investigation, Solve a Case, Reasoning. When we can leave, I Guess it will be after ten at Night. If we go eat Rice again, returning to the Apartment will probably be after twelve. After Washing Up and Rest, it will be after one in the Early Morning. This Is Under Circumstances where you and Uncle Mori don't drink Liquor. If you want to keep Uncle Mori company drinking Liquor, the Time to get Home will be even later, I Guess it will be two o'clock. But We have to Get Up at six Tomorrow Early Morning. One Hour for Washing Up, changing Clothes, and eating Breakfast. We'll Probably arrive at the Embassy at eight. Afterwards, we'll have to depart for the Airport and must arrive around nine thirty. In Other Words... Time is already not enough. If you dawdle any more, you'll either have Sleep Deprivation or be late Tomorrow Early Morning."
Chi Feichei: "..."
Having someone in charge at Home is Indeed different.
Conan: "..."
Haibara is really serious. But meeting the Queen and participating in this kind of national visit level Activity, it is Should be a bit serious.
Chi Feichei Thought Haibara Ai was right, he couldn't dawdle anymore. "Conan, do you know about Rainbow Cocktails?"
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Conan nodded. "It's a layered cocktail prepared based on the different densities of various types of liquor. Because it has many colors layered in the glass cup, just like a rainbow, it's called a Rainbow Cocktail."
Chi Feichi lifted Conan up, looking towards the syrup box on the kitchen counter. "Do you understand the poisoning method?"
"Can't you just hold me...?" Conan, being lifted, grumbled speechlessly. He looked towards the kitchen counter, and upon seeing the empty syrup box, he was stunned for a moment. He immediately understood why Chi Feichi had mentioned 'Rainbow Cocktail' earlier.
In a Rainbow Cocktail, the bottom layer is often multi-colored syrup. After putting the syrup into the cup, gently pour a layer of liquor on top. Under circumstances of not shaking or stirring, the liquor will always float on the syrup.
"So that's how it is," Conan said, staring at the now empty syrup box, his eyes getting brighter and brighter. "The murderer very likely put the poison into the wine glass, then carefully poured a layer of syrup on top. Afterwards, they carried the cup out and poured in the Riesling Wine. Just like the preparation method for a Rainbow Cocktail, afterwards, as long as the wine glass was shaken before Miss Sawaguchi got this glass of liquor, the seal created by the syrup would be destroyed, and the liquor, toxin, and part of the syrup would fuse, turning the drink into a poisonous one. The murderer used toxin, syrup, and wine to prepare a cocktail that wasn't brightly colored but was deadly enough!"
Chi Feichi saw that Conan understood and put Conan down.
The stem of the stemmed wine glass used tonight was metallic colored. Pouring a layer of transparent syrup at the bottom of the cup beforehand would not be obvious and was completely possible to achieve.
The one who brought out the wine glass was Togashi Junji!
The one who lightened his actions when pouring the liquor to avoid the syrup being disturbed by the liquor was Togashi Junji!
The one who accidentally knocked over Sawaguchi Keiko's wine glass and proposed passing his own wine glass to Sawaguchi Keiko was also Togashi Junji!
"Then, the Murderer is Mr. Togashi?" Haibara Ai said in a low voice. "He proposed passing the wine glass over just to get the fingerprints of the other two people on the wine glass and make the other two people become Suspects together."
"No, the premise that the Murderer is Mr. Togashi is if this reasoning holds true. Otherwise, it's possible the other two people poisoned it during the process of passing the wine glass," Conan said, looking up at Chi Feichi, insisting. "Unless we wait for the Police to arrive and test for poisonous substance reaction on those three people, and whether that wine glass has syrup ingredient. Or, Brother Chi, do you have any other basis sufficient to raise Mr. Togashi's suspicion?"
Reasoning without basis is just fantasy. This is also what Chi Feichi has always said. Then, Chi Feichi should have some other basis to suspect Togashi Junji.
"Basis..." Chi Feichi paused. "The motive is very likely murder out of passion."
"Murder out of passion?" Conan turned his head in surprise, looking towards outside the Kitchen. "You mean, Mr. Togashi might like Miss Keiko? Or rather, they..."
"Are currently dating or have dated, just separated for some reason or concealed the fact of dating." Chi Feichi looked towards the three people on the Sofa in the Living Room outside, his voice light and calm. "Among men and women who might become a Couple, sharing one party's clothes, water or liquor cups, the same mobile phone, and the same umbrella – these four things – all correspond to different levels of intimate relationship."
"First is the umbrella. The Space under the umbrella is not large, and men and women who might become a Couple will be very close to each other. One party proposing to share the same umbrella might be out of a mentality of helping the other party who didn't bring an umbrella, but at least it can prove that both parties don't dislike each other, and even have some sense of closeness or good impression."
"Afterwards are wine glasses and water cups. The edge of a cup touched directly with the mouth will have saliva residue, which is also equivalent to an indirect kiss. Generally, even if a female doesn't have germophobia, it's unlikely for her to accept a wine glass drunk from by someone of the opposite sex. Of course, that's under normal circumstances. If one party drinks water without thinking because they're thirsty, or takes the wrong cup, that's not included in this measurement. When Togashi proposed giving the cup to Miss Keiko, it was very natural, and Miss Keiko also didn't hesitate. That indicates their relationship is not simple. It's very likely they are a Couple or were once a Couple and still have lingering ties."
At the memorial service, he handed Pell the cup he had drunk from. The subtext was: Want to try a more advanced relationship?
Slightly flirty.
Pell accepted and drank. It was to avoid awkwardness in the situation, and also to play along with the routine. Her body language catered to it, but she also used language to express resistance, telling him 'I am difficult to pursue'. Her rejection wasn't obvious, but she indeed had the intention of resisting.
Simply put, Pell was still playing her game with him at that time.
Chi Feichi muttered 'Scumbag Woman' in his heart and continued, "As for sharing clothes, it's generally women wearing men's clothes. This needs to be judged based on the occasion to determine the level of intimacy..."
"Occasion?" Conan asked, full of doubt.
"For example, a coat draped over someone when it's cold, compared to a T-shirt worn after bathing or getting up when cohabitating, is a different level of intimacy." Chi Feichi said without changing his expression.
Conan imagined Mouri Ran wearing his High School uniform shirt, and his Face immediately turned tomato-colored, just like a wheel had rolled over his Face.
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Cohabitation, wearing his clothes, and stuff...
"As for sharing the same mobile phone, that indicates a lot of trust between them," Chi Feichi didn't pay attention to the Famous Detective whose Face had accidentally been rolled over by a wheel. "In short, sharing the same wine glass at least indicates that Mr. Togashi and Miss Keiko have a good impression of each other. The fact that one handed it over and the other received it without much consideration indicates they have had the experience of sharing personal belongings before, and it's very likely they were in a Couple relationship."
Don't talk to him about opposite-sex best friends; he doesn't believe in that concept. Unless one party is so unattractive that it doesn't spark any ideas at all, otherwise, as intimacy deepens, the relationship will always change.
Haibara Ai was also left speechless by Chi Feichi's words about 'cohabitation and sharing clothes', but she didn't get distracted like Conan. At least she couldn't imagine whose shirt she would wear. Looking at Chi Feichi, she said, "If those two people are dating, and Miss Keiko seemed a bit overly close to you before, although it's not clear if that's just her personality or due to some other reason, it's indeed possible that Mr. Togashi felt dissatisfied because of this. If they have already separated, then Mr. Togashi might also murder her for some reason, for example, feeling unwilling about the breakup, or conflicts from the time they were together."
"Hey, I'm talking to you three..." Mori Kogoro's shout came from Outside. "Inspector Megure has arrived, don't touch anything in the Kitchen!"
"Then, Edogawa, in Uncle's name, ask the Police to investigate the cup..." Haibara Ai turned her head to look towards Conan and stopped abruptly.
Conan was standing blankly with a red Face, and hot air was still rising from the top of his head. He didn't know how much of Chi Feichi's words had sunk in.
"Duang~!"
Conan's head hurt, and he came back to his senses from the fantasies about cohabitation life. He looked at Chi Feichi with grievance.
"Inspector Megure is here," Chi Feichi withdrew his fist, turned around and came out of the Kitchen, urging, "Go to work."
Indeed, for a little boy, a bit of language is enough for self-satisfaction through fantasy.
"Got it..." Conan rubbed the large bump on his head speechlessly.
Can't Chi Feichi just let him rest for once and do the reasoning himself? He insists on hammering him awake! How ruthless!
Haibara Ai followed Chi Feichi, looking up at Chi Feichi. "Is Edogawa thinking something strange?"
Chi Feichi: "Uh-huh."
Haibara Ai imitated Conan's usual manner, pretending to be an innocent and ignorant Child. "Then I'd rather not know what he's thinking. It's definitely nothing good. Edogawa is just a Big Pervert!"
Chi Feichi: "..."
To tease Conan, Loli Ai was really going for it, even starting to act cute.
Conan: "..."
Clearly it was Chi Feichi who first mentioned a topic like 'cohabitation'!
...
Ten minutes later, the Police discovered a small glass bottle containing toxin during their investigation of Nonaka Kazuki's backpack. Nonaka Kazuki became the primary Suspect.
Conan looked at that bottle, quickly ran over to the Forensic Personnel and muttered, under the guise of relaying a message for Mori Kogoro, and asked the Forensic Personnel to examine it.
He remembered that earlier, when he was sitting on the Chair and almost fell, the Chair had fallen and hit Togashi Junji's backpack. That bottle had just happened to roll out from Togashi Junji's backpack, and he had quietly put it back...
The Murderer is indeed Togashi Junji.
Even if Togashi Junji wore gloves when poisoning, as long as the Police find his fingerprint on the bottle, he can testify against Togashi Junji.
In addition, if the Police can test the glass cup for syrup, it can also prove the reasoning behind the crime method.
The evidence is already enough!
With Conan providing his fingerprint, and the syrup in the wine glass not being difficult to identify, plus a large basket of the same type of syrup for comparison, the results came back quickly. Conan also used the Anesthetic Needle to subdue Mori Kogoro and conducted the reasoning as Mori Kogoro.
Twenty minutes later, facing the reasoning about the method, which was like observing his crime, and the ironclad proof, Togashi Junji lay on the Table and said helplessly and painfully, "I dated Keiko for a while two years ago. During that time, Keiko demanded many very expensive gifts from me. I even took out a loan just to satisfy her. But that Woman actually dumped me and got together with Nonaka! She actually abandoned me like garbage!"
Conan walked out from behind Mori Kogoro, subconsciously looking towards Chi Feichi.
It was really just as this Guy Chi Feichi said; those two really did date.
Togashi Junji raised his head, his expression resentful. "Actually, I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I formulated a detailed plan, waiting for the day that Woman turned twenty to poison her, and then frame Nonaka for the murder!"
"Uh..." Nonaka Kazuki was startled. The person he originally thought was a good Friend had been plotting for two years to murder and frame him. Just thinking about it sent chills down his spine.
Togashi Junji turned his head, staring at Nonaka Kazuki. "Push all the crimes onto you alone!"
After saying that, Togashi Junji again painfully lowered his head, lay on the Table, and wailed and cried loudly.
Inspector Megure waited for Togashi Junji to vent for a while, then stepped forward and patted his shoulder. "Mr. Togashi, if you have anything to say, please come back to the Police Department with us."
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