Chapter 776: Look at Other People's Disciples [Thanks to Meng Zhu Gai Zhanghao Yi Bei Fengjin (Username)]
Early the next morning.
Since the Train could go directly and was much faster than driving himself, and there weren't many trains heading to the Destination, so it wouldn't be crowded, Chi Feichi decisively gave up on driving himself there.
The Mouri Troublemaker Trio and the duo of Chi Feichi and his companion, who freeloaded food, fun, and cases, met up at the Station and took the Train to Kanagawa.
When they arrived at the Destination, Kuroki Jiro was already waiting at the Station. Upon seeing Mori Kogoro, he warmly stepped forward to greet them, "Mr. Mouri!"
"Kuroki," Mori Kogoro walked forward smiling, "You had to come over to pick us up, that's really troublesome for you!"
Chi Feichi followed, and by the way, he observed the Vicinity.
This is a Small Town, not very prosperous, but quiet and leisurely enough.
There weren't many passersby, and almost no one was here for tourism. Most of the people entering and exiting the Station were locals going elsewhere or returning.
Kuroki Jiro was a stout young man. His front hair was tied back, exposing his forehead and straight eyebrows. His face shape was square, and his palm was also quite broad and thick. Compared to a Disciple Kuroki Jiro of a famous painter, he looked more like a Contestant.
However, Chi Feichi paid attention to the thick Cocoon on Kuroki Jiro's finger joints from holding a paintbrush year-round, the pink pigment residue in his fingernail cracks, and the trace of black ash charcoal powder deeply embedded in the skin at the side joint of his Palm.
Painting doesn't require agile fingers, nor is it only suitable for those with good-looking hands to pick up a paintbrush.
Putting aside his idea and talent, it was clear that Kuroki Jiro himself was a diligent person. As long as his talent wasn't outrageously bad, his work wouldn't be too bad either.
But, Hayakawa Seizan is famous for sketching, yet his Disciple also paints watercolors...
"Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Kuroki whom I told you about last night," Mori Kogoro smilingly introduced the group of people he brought to Kuroki Jiro, "This is my Disciple Chi Feichi!"
"Hello."
"This is his Younger Sister Ai."
"Hello."
"This is my daughter Ran, and Conan, who is currently staying at my home."
"Mr. Kuroki, hello."
"Hello, pleased to meet you."
"Pleased to meet you all as well," Kuroki Jiro smilingly responded, and took the luggage bag from Mori Kogoro's hand, walking towards Outside the Station, "Mr. Mouri, I rode a Bicycle here. The things can be tied to the Bicycle Back Seat, and we can walk over. It won't take too much time to get there."
Outside the Station, Kuroki Jiro placed the luggage bag Mori Kogoro brought on the Bicycle Back Seat, then took the bag Chi Feichi brought, placed it on as well, and tied it tightly with a string.
While waiting for Kuroki Jiro to tie the luggage, Mori Kogoro spoke about serious business, "Actually, during the phone call last night, I already had a general knowledge of the situation. Is Master Seizan's slump this time really that serious?"
"Yes," Kuroki Jiro said with a worried expression, "In the past three months, Teacher hasn't produced even one work."
"How could this happen?" Mori Kogoro asked with doubt.
Kuroki Jiro continued tying the luggage, "I think, his old age of seventy might be one reason, but he seemingly hasn't had much inspiration for writing. He's even so anxious that his fingers have started shaking recently."
"That's very serious..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Recently, Teacher hasn't been eating well, and his mood doesn't seem very stable," Kuroki Jiro finished tying the luggage and looked towards Mori Kogoro, "Sometimes I see him very excited, and sometimes he appears abnormally silent."
Mori Kogoro said with a heavy expression, "So, that's why he finally had the thought of suicide..."
"Uh-huh..." Kuroki Jiro responded, and quickly said, "Anyway, I'll take you over first."
On the Mountain behind the Station, houses were scattered sparsely along the Yellow Earth Path built along the Mountain. At the End of the path, behind the Bamboo Forest, was Zao He Jingshan's Residence.
Kuroki Jiro pushed the Bicycle, carrying a group of people's luggage, and led the way, "The main reason I invited Mr. Mouri here today is that I hope to help Teacher change his mood a bit. You are a busy person, I've caused you trouble."
"Not at all," Mori Kogoro scratched his head and smilingly said, "Master and I have been friends through Cocktail Parties for many years. Of course, I also want to help him a bit!"
"Since there's an Inn here with both liquor and hot spring arrangement, Uncle of course wouldn't refuse," Conan, who was walking behind, called out Mori Kogoro, "Right? Ran."
"Completely correct." Mouri Ran smilingly said.
Mori Kogoro was speechless and turned around, "What are you talking about!"
"But speaking of drinking alcohol and hand shaking," Haibara Ai looked towards Chi Feichi, "Could it be hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis?"
"Cannot make a judgment," Chi Feichi recalled, "Hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis is accompanied by asterixis, involuntary shaking of the arm, and chronic, recurrent changes in personality and behavior. It's impossible to make a judgment without seeing the person themselves."
"By the way," Mori Kogoro asked Kuroki Jiro, "Has Master Seizan not gone to the Hospital for a physical examination?"
"As you know, Master is a person who cares about Face and is a bit stubborn," Kuroki Jiro smiled helplessly, "When he went for a physical examination last year, the Doctor did say his liver wasn't very good and told him to control his drinking alcohol amount. However, he doesn't like going to the Hospital, saying that the feeling of being treated like an Old Man with illness everywhere isn't very good. Of course, his situation doesn't seem that serious, it's just that his fingers sometimes tremble slightly, affecting his painting. I advised him twice, but seeing his mood worsen, I could only let him be."
While they were talking, a group of people also entered the Bamboo Forest.
On both sides of the Yellow Earth Path, green bamboo stood neatly.
Feichi quietly poked its head out, Looking at the expanse of green Bamboo Forest and Grassland, and instantly became energetic, "Master, the scenery This Place is really good!"
"Is that so? But your Teacher's fate is really good," Mori Kogoro was still smilingly talking to Kuroki Jiro, "To have such an understanding Disciple Kuroki Jiro beside him."
Kuroki Jiro still had the honest look of a Contestant, "It is because of Teacher that I can be where I am today. But I unexpectedly didn't know Mr. Mouri also had a Disciple Kuroki Jiro."
"Yes, he is considered my Eldest Disciple," Mori Kogoro smilingly said, glancing at Chi Feichi's cold profile walking Aside, and scratched his head as he leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro's ear, whispering teasingly, "He is very capable, but he has no intention of becoming a Detective in the future, and he's completely unrelated to being understanding."
Chi Feichi didn't even give Mori Kogoro a gaze, "Oh, then sorry."
Mori Kogoro: "!"
He spoke so softly, and he could still hear it?
Clear and leisurely birdsong came from the Bamboo Forest.
"Human! Human!"
Mori Kogoro found a target to transfer the topic, and looked up, "Oh? It's a Warbler!"
Conan gave a dry laugh. Uncle facing his own Disciple Kuroki Jiro was just like a rat encountering a Cat, hopeless.
Kuroki Jiro also found it interesting, smiled a bit, and cooperated with Mori Kogoro to transfer the topic, "There are many Warblers in this Bamboo Forest."
Mori Kogoro felt a sigh of relief in his heart, and glanced at Chi Feichi with resentment: Look at other people's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, can this kid be gentle towards his Teacher... No, that's too high a request, can he be a bit kind?
Chi Feichi gave Mori Kogoro's resentful Face a glance and moved his line of sight: Childish.
Mori Kogoro: "..."
How to deal with the feeling of being despised by my Disciple Kuroki Jiro, how can I maintain the dignity of being a Teacher in front of such a Disciple, waiting online.
"It's coming from this way," Mouri Ran was really distracted and didn't notice the silent despise and being despised between the Master and Disciple here. She went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest and looked towards the depths of the Bamboo Forest, "Huh? This person is..."
In the Bamboo Forest, an Old Man in simple gray clothing with gray hair reaching the back of his Neck sat on a Rock, with his back facing the Street. Painting tools were placed by his foot, and he was focused on the painting on the easel in front of him.
"Master Seizan!" Mouri Ran recognized the other party.
Haibara Ai went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest, looked at that figure, and nodded slightly. He indeed had some master demeanor, and he didn't look to be in such a bad state.
Mori Kogoro led a group of people into the Bamboo Forest and greeted Hayakawa Seizan.
Hayakawa Seizan put the painting Aside, letting Conan and Haibara Ai take the painting to check. He laughed heartily at Mori Kogoro, "Confucius said, 'Is it not a joy to have friends come over from afar?' That's probably talking about This Situation. Unexpectedly, you would pass by This Place."
Conan and Haibara Ai looked at the painting Aside, and also took the painting and walked closer.
"It's okay," Hayakawa Seizan smilingly said, "Occasionally having some excitement is also a good thing."
"However, it's great to see that your body is so robust!" Mori Kogoro said.
"Don't look at me being older, I'm still strong and vigorous!" Hayakawa Seizan still sat on the Rock, with a long gray beard, and the Wrinkles on his Face curved slightly from smiling, making him look kind at first glance. He turned around and pointed to the Bamboo Forest, saying, "Just like just now, I was sitting This Place sketching the Bamboo Forest, hahaha..."
Mori Kogoro leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro, who was standing Aside with downcast eyes and was extremely respectful, and whispered, "How can I not see any pressure in Master's heart at all?"
"Can't you see it?" Kuroki Jiro opened one eye, and said with a serious expression, "He doesn't want others to see his lonely appearance, so he's pretending to be calm."
Mori Kogoro turned around and observed Hayakawa Seizan.
Is he pretending?
Chi Feichi also observed Hayakawa Seizan's state a bit. He always felt that he didn't seem like someone who would commit suicide.
A Warbler chirped and flew through the Bamboo Forest, attracting Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai's attention.
Mori Kogoro looked up at the Warbler, "This is the sound they make when they cross the mountain valley."
Hayakawa Seizan got up. He wasn't tall, about 1.6 meters. Probably due to his age, his body was a bit thin and frail, making him appear even shorter, "Actually, that's their vigilance sound. Sorry, I have to ask you to leave This Place first. This Bamboo Forest, to these Warblers, is a sacred and inviolable holy... land..."
The Warbler chirped and flew a circle, landing on Chi Feichi's shoulder. It didn't forget to call its Companions with its clear sound, "Over here, over here."
Its spirituality wasn't sufficient for it to express itself too clearly. It just felt that this person made it feel comfortable, like seeing a Companion, and wanted to call its Companions to come over and witness its new discovery.
Conan, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai were silent.
Hayakawa Seizan and Kuroki Jiro were also silent.
This is the Warbler's vigilance?
It even landed on someone else's shoulder.
Mori Kogoro secretly observed Hayakawa Seizan's slightly surprised and awkward expression, and felt a sweat in his heart.
The face-slap came a bit suddenly, which is fatal for an Old Man who cares about Face. Was his choice to bring Chi Feichi to visit this time a bit depressing...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 777 People with Spiritual Energy [Thank you Patron This Account Has Been Banned]
Two warblers flew out from the Bamboo Forest and went straight to Chi Feichei, circling curiously beside Chi Feichei.
Haibara Ai couldn't be Speechless anymore, tugged at Chi Feichei's Hem, and looked up, "Brother Hichiji, I want to touch the warbler..."
Conan looked at Haibara Ai in surprise.
Although a certain Haibara's voice was still cold and detached, no matter how you looked at it, she seemed to be acting spoiled...
Chi Feichei squatted down beside Haibara Ai, startling the warbler that had been perched on his Shoulder, causing it to flap its Wings and fly away.
However, after Chi Feichei reached out his Hand, a bolder warbler tentatively landed on Chi Feichei's palm, tilted its head to look at Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, and then hopped on Chi Feichei's palm.
Haibara Ai tried to Reach Out her Hand towards the warbler, moving very gently.
Mouri Ran held her breath and stared, as if worried that her breathing would startle the warbler.
When Haibara Ai's Hand reached the Vicinity, the warbler immediately flapped its Wings and flew away.
Mouri Ran finally exhaled the breath she had been holding in, "What a Pity..."
Haibara Ai was a little Regretful, but she could also understand, "Wild warblers Indeed have a strong sense of Vigilance towards people."
Hayakawa Seizan's eyelid twitched.
Before saying that, could she first look at that Young Man in Black Clothes? The warblers were almost rubbing against that kid.
He had been here for so long and hadn't received this kind of treatment. Although the scene just now was very suitable for painting, jealousy made him lose the integrity and harmony of the composition, jealousy made him forget the three planes and five tones of light and dark, jealousy distorted the structure of the Scenery before his eyes...
Chi Feichei felt that Haibara Ai was Teasing him of not being human, then stopped thinking about it, picked up Haibara Ai, and Got Up, "Reach Out your Hand."
Haibara Ai was stunned for a moment, understood Chi Feichei's Intention, and Reach Out her Hand towards a small warbler in the air that was the smallest and had some tender yellow Feathers.
The small warbler flew in a Circle, tentatively approached Haibara Ai's palm, landed on Haibara Ai's palm for a moment, flew up, and tried to land again.
Haibara Ai kept her Right Hand still, leaned forward and Reach Out her Left Hand, gently touched the small warbler's Head with her Fingertip, and found that the small warbler did not fly away, so she tried to stroke the Down on the small warbler with her Finger.
Mouri Ran looked at the two people with eyes full of Expectation, and softened her Sound, "Brother Hichiji..."
Chi Feichei squatted down while holding Haibara Ai, and seeing that the small warbler still hadn't flown away, "Come Over, move gently."
Mouri Ran and Conan tiptoed Step Forward, and each secretly touched it.
Mori Kogoro found it interesting to watch, and it took him a while to Realize, he coughed dryly, "Cough..."
They came here to see Master Seizan, right? What's with just focusing on playing with warblers?
Chi Feichei Turn Head to look at Mori Kogoro, and the small warbler that had been staying also flew up, following the other two warblers flying towards the depths of the Bamboo Forest.
"It flew away..." Mouri Ran said with regret.
"Everyone, let's go Inside the Room to Rest for a while," Hayakawa Seizan regained his senses, bent down and packed up the Art Supplies Box on the Ground, "The warblers here have a strong sense of Vigilance, it's the First Time I've seen them interact with people like this."
"I heard that kind and Spiritual Energy people are easily liked by Animals," Kuroki Jiro said with a smile, "Some say it's Because of their peaceful Mentality, and some say that it's Because a small Portion of people have a Scent on them that easily attracts Animals."
When Chi Feichei let go of her and put her down, Haibara Ai began to recall, "Seemingly there's no special Scent..."
"Perhaps it's a Feeling only Animals have," Hayakawa Seizan also packed up his Things and took the lead to walk outside, "Mr. Mouri, is your Disciple a Vegetarian?"
Mori Kogoro: "..."
Spicy Rabbit Head, Dry-Fried Rabbit Meat, braised Wild Rabbit...
Hassashi: "..."
Kindness and such Seemingly don't fit, but it just feels that Master is good, and Master is Indeed good.
"I am a Carnivore." Chi Feichei answered Hayakawa Seizan's question.
He has always felt that Life can be without vegetarian food, but cannot be without Meat.
Hayakawa Seizan didn't feel embarrassed either, and said with a smile, "Then it's Probably Because you have Spiritual Energy..."
In front of the Japanese-style Residence at the End of the Bamboo Forest, a slightly chubby Middle-Aged Woman was cleaning at the Entrance. Seeing Hayakawa Seizan return, she stopped and greeted him with a smile, "You're back so early, Master Seizan."
"We have Guests today," Hayakawa Seizan said with a smile, "Go prepare something delicious."
"Okay." The Middle-Aged Woman responded.
Mori Kogoro looked at Kuroki Jiro, "This is..."
Kuroki Jiro introduced, "This is Mrs. Noriko Yamamoto, who now comes here every day to take care of Teacher's daily life."
"I see..." Mori Kogoro Nodded.
"Mama!"
A Boy who looked about the same Age as Conan, Probably seven or eight years old, ran out from the Courtyard.
Hearing the Call, Hayakawa Seizan frowned, and Noriko Yamamoto's face also changed.
"Mama, look at this..." The Boy ran up holding a Drawing, "Is it drawn well?"
Noriko Yamamoto was a little nervous, "Kenichi..."
"Noriko!" Hayakawa Seizan frowned.
"I'm really very sorry!" Noriko Yamamoto quickly bowed to Hayakawa Seizan in Apology, "Because my mother-in-law Suddenly had a Fever and couldn't help me take care of this Child, so I..."
"I don't want to hear any Reason!" Hayakawa Seizan said with a face full of dissatisfaction, "I Previously Said to you that you must never bring a Child here!"
Chi Feichei looked towards Conan and Haibara Ai.
Master Seizan Just Now wasn't so annoyed by Children...
Noriko Yamamoto said nervously, "Yes, please be lenient today..."
"Impossible," Hayakawa Seizan's Attitude was firm, "You go back quickly! Don't let me see this Child again in the future!"
Kenichi Yamamoto hugged the Drawing, feeling guilty and shrinking behind Noriko Yamamoto, "Mama..."
"Go back!" Hayakawa Seizan directly drove people away, "Hurry up and leave! Go on!"
The Atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Noriko Yamamoto raised her Eyes and looked at Hayakawa Seizan walking Inside the house, Turn Around to put down the Broom, and left with the Child.
"Uh, Mr. Mouri," Kuroki Jiro Speak Out to ease the awkwardness, "Let's go in too, Mrs. Noriko Yamamoto will bring Dinner over later..."
In the Dusk, the sky was gloomy, and light Rain began to fall from the sky.
Noriko Yamamoto came over, this time without bringing the Child, brought the prepared Dinner and processed it in the Kitchen, didn't stay long after putting it on the Table, saying that she still had to take care of her sick mother-in-law, and walked into the increasingly heavy Rain with an Umbrella.
Hayakawa Seizan asked Kuroki Jiro to get Liquor and invited A Group of People to take their seats.
Seeing Beer and Sake being served, Mori Kogoro's Eyes lit up, Turn Head and asked Chi Feichei, "Hassashi, do you want to drink a little tonight?"
"Okay." Chi Feichei didn't mind drinking Liquor if there was nothing else to do, especially this kind of Liquor with low Alcohol Content, which wouldn't affect anything at all, so he agreed and took the initiative to pour a glass of Beer for Mori Kogoro, Hayakawa Seizan, and Kuroki Jiro.
In Japan, there are not many customs of toasting when drinking, you can drink as much as you can, and few people persuade you to drink more, but you should pay attention to the fact that you usually drink a glass of Beer together first.
"Thank You!" Kuroki Jiro smiled Smilingly at Chi Feichei.
"Okay!" Mori Kogoro picked up his Wine Glass and said Smilingly, "Oh, what should I say..."
Chi Feichei held his Cup and said, "The Drunken Old Man's Intention is not in the Liquor, but in the scenery of mountains and rivers. The joy of mountains and rivers is felt in the heart and entrusted to the Liquor."
Conan, Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran silently sat up straight. Although they didn't quite understand it, listening to Chi Feichei say it in a calm and clear Sound, they felt that this Dinner had become very high-class.
Hayakawa Seizan laughed heartily, "Not bad! 'The joy of mountains and rivers is felt in the heart and entrusted to the Liquor,' the joy of appreciating the beautiful Scenery of mountains and rivers, understood in the heart, entrusted to the Liquor! Cheers!"
The four people clinked glasses together, even Mouri Ran, Haibara Ai, and Conan used Juice instead. The Sentence Chi Feichei Said was too appropriate, and they also wanted to join in the Excitement of 'Scenery and interest entrusted to Liquor'.
After drinking Liquor together, the Atmosphere quickly became lively.
Kuroki Jiro asked Chi Feichei Smilingly, "By the Way, what was that Sentence Just Now?"
"From Ouyang Xiu's 'The Old Drunkard's Pavilion' from the Song Dynasty of China," Chi Feichei noticed that Hayakawa Seizan had researched ancient texts, so he said a few more Sentences, "The following is, 'If the Sunrise and the forest mist disperse, the clouds return and the cave darkens, the change of light and dark is the morning and Dusk in the mountains. Wildflowers bloom with a faint fragrance, fine trees flourish with dense shade, the wind is high and the frost is pure, and the water recedes and the rocks emerge, these are the four seasons in the mountains. Going in the morning and returning in the evening, the Scenery of the four seasons is different, and the Joy is also endless.'"
Although Kuroki Jiro's Intention in inviting Mori Kogoro over was worth pondering, and Hayakawa Seizan's Attitude towards Noriko Yamamoto Before was too harsh, in This Situation, encountering the Death God Elementary School Student, or the invited Master, Hayakawa Seizan would Probably die, but it's still nice to be able to chat and relax with These People before death.
"Is it talking about the Scenery of mountains and forests?" Mouri Ran savored it for a moment, and said Smilingly, "It Feels like very beautiful Scenery."
Some words and Sentences are breathtakingly beautiful just by being spoken.
Chi Feichei Start Doing and poured Liquor for Mori Kogoro, who had finished another glass, "When the Sun rises, the mountain mist disperses, then the forest trees appear, when the smoke and clouds gather, the valley becomes dark and secluded, morning changes from bright to dark, Dusk changes from dark to bright, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, the changes are different, this is the morning and Dusk in the mountains. Wildflowers bloom, there is a faint fragrance, good trees are lush and leafy, forming a dense shade, the wind is high and the frost is pure, the sky is high and the air is crisp, and the water recedes and the rocks emerge, these are the four seasons in the mountains. Going in the Early Morning and returning at Dusk, the scenery of the four seasons is different, and the Joy is also endless."
Silence.
A Group of People savored the Scenery between the words and Sentences, and no one spoke for a while.
After a moment, Mori Kogoro regained his senses and found that Chi Feichei was Self-Absorbed eating Things, and was a little Speechless.
His Disciple suddenly raised the tone of the banquet so high, what should he say to follow up?
Especially Master Seizan looked like he was 'deeply moved', making him feel that he shouldn't interrupt, but if no one spoke, wouldn't it be a bit of a cold Atmosphere?
The silence lasted for a while, and Hayakawa Seizan Smilingly laughed, "Listening to Mr. Chi Say So, I want to try painting a series of four seasons landscape Paintings!"
"Master Indeed can try!" Mori Kogoro said Smilingly.
Hayakawa Seizan pondered and said, "It seems it will take a long Time to prepare."
The Teacher and the Teacher chatted, and Kuroki Jiro also continued to pull Chi Feichei to talk.
"Mr. Chi is really a person with Spiritual Energy," Kuroki Jiro's Eyes lit up a bit, "I want to try to paint the Scene in the Bamboo Forest during the day, what do you think?"
Chi Feichei said bluntly, "Not suitable for realism."
Hayakawa Seizan is good at Sketch, and Kuroki Jiro's painting should also be in a realistic Style. The interaction between people and birds in the Bamboo Forest during the day is more suitable for freehand brushwork. Don't paint the Details too realistically, the brushstrokes can be simpler, and focus on the artistic conception.
"Indeed, it is," Kuroki Jiro considered it, and Nodded helplessly, but quickly cheered up again, "Then what do you think about simplifying a Portion? For Example, if you want to highlight Family Affection, focus on depicting your and your Younger Sister's Appearances. If you want to highlight Nature and people, focus on depicting your Younger Sister's interaction with the warblers, the Bamboo Forest is just an embellishment..."
Haibara Ai silently drank a mouthful of Juice.
Brother Hichiji Indeed has poison, his Ability to lead others to talk about Work is too strong, even Painters cannot avoid it.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 778 Mori Kogoro: It Generally Doesn't Bite
A banquet, host and guests all enjoyed themselves.
Chi Feichei and Kuroki Jiro didn't drink much, exchanging a few words occasionally.
Hayakawa Seizan and Mori Kogoro were still the ones who drank the most.
Hayakawa Seizan noticed Chi Feichei and Kuroki Jiro discussing paintings, occasionally interjecting with a few words. If he hadn't felt it was impolite to leave Mori Kogoro alone, he would have liked to discuss painting appreciation with Chi Feichei.
The Young Man isn't a Professional, but he's not clueless either. His taste is discerning, and some of his ideas are quite remarkable.
Thinking this, Hayakawa Seizan actively stated, "Whether Mr. Mouri comes or not, as long as Mr. Chi is willing, you are always welcome to visit."
Kuroki Jiro also repeatedly expressed his welcome, which surprised Mori Kogoro a little.
Is his Disciple Kuroki Jiro so good at making a Good Impression?
After a few rounds of drinks, Mori Kogoro looked at the Painting on the Easel by the Wall Side, "Master Seizan, is that Painting you painted recently? Mount Fuji, it's really realistically painted!"
"Yes, this Mount Fuji is something a Business recently Requested me to Help them paint," Hayakawa Seizan stroked his Beard, turning his Head to ask Chi Feichei, "What do you think?"
Chi Feichei looked at the Sketch. Setting aside the mastery of Details, Mount Fuji is indeed well-suited for a triangular Composition. But using Mount Fuji as a distant view, with darker foreground Trees and Mountain stones in the lower corner, makes the Mountain appear even taller and grander. "Master-level Composition."
Hayakawa Seizan laughed heartily, "Composition is just fundamental, but it certainly highlights Ability and Level."
Chi Feichei Nodded. Even if a Master helped someone like Sato Miwako, who's artistically challenged, to figure out the Composition, she'd still mess up the Painting.
Conan curiously asked Uncle Kuroki, "Then Uncle Kuroki, aren't you Helping people with Paintings?"
Mouri Ran also looked at Kuroki Jiro, "You've been Master Seizan's Disciple Kuroki Jiro for a long Time, haven't you?"
Kuroki Jiro said Smilingly, "Yes."
"I once saw a Painting he did before, it was really good!" Mori Kogoro, holding his Wine Glass, said to Conan and Mouri Ran, then looked at Kuroki Jiro, "But you're different from Master Seizan, you paint in Colored, right?"
"Yes," Kuroki Jiro said with a smile, "I paint in Colored."
"By the Way," Mori Kogoro looked again at Hayakawa Seizan, who was seated in the Lord's position, "I remember that Competition that Master Seizan is a judge for, the one called... what was it? Is it happening soon?"
"I didn't expect you to remember so clearly," Hayakawa Seizan said, his Face flushed red from the Drunkenness of the Liquor, "Submissions are due by the day after tomorrow."
"Younger Brother Kuroki Jiro, you should sign up too!" Mori Kogoro added, "I think you'd definitely get a good Score! Right, Master Seizan?"
"Impossible!" Hayakawa Seizan suddenly turned Cold.
Kuroki Jiro turned his Head in astonishment, looking at Hayakawa Seizan.
"It would only make me, his Teacher, a laughingstock," Hayakawa Seizan continued, "Kuroki Jiro's Ability is simply not sufficient to enter this Competition."
Kuroki Jiro lowered his Head and sighed.
Mori Kogoro tried to speak up for Kuroki Jiro, "But, I think his Paintings..."
"Mr. Mouri! Actually, Teacher Seizan is right, my Ability is still far from good enough," Kuroki Jiro Interrupt, then looked at Haibara Ai, his Tone softening a bit, "By the Way, Little Girl, how about you be my model? Your Gaze was so pure when you looked at the Warbler during the day. I'd like to capture that in a Painting, it would be good practice for me..."
"Younger Brother Kuroki Jiro, wait a moment," Mori Kogoro interrupted, then said to Hayakawa Seizan, "Master Seizan, how about you draw a Portrait of Ai instead?"
Haibara Ai didn't rush to refuse.
It seems that Uncle hasn't forgotten the Purpose of their visit.
Kuroki Jiro said in a low voice, "Mr. Mouri..."
Mori Kogoro ignored Kuroki Jiro, insisting, "Back when you were in Tokyo, didn't you often paint as a pastime?"
Hayakawa Seizan hesitated, "But tonight..."
"I think it's best to Never Mind, Mr. Mouri," Kuroki Jiro said, Getting Up, "Teacher Seizan has had some Liquor tonight..."
"Master Seizan used to paint even after drinking Liquor," Mori Kogoro said with a sincere smile, putting his palms together in Request, "Please, just consider this my Request, please promise me!"
Hayakawa Seizan couldn't refuse and agreed.
A Group of People moved to the Living Room. Haibara Ai sat down at the Table, glanced at Hissashi's Head peeking out from Chi Feichei's Collar, pulled him out, and placed him on the Table. "Can Hissashi join us?"
Seeing Haibara Ai skillfully pull a live Snake out from under Chi Feichei's Clothes, Kuroki Jiro and Hayakawa Seizan were startled.
Unlike a soft, limp Toy Snake, this Snake was covered in somewhat reflective, grey-black Scales. It was long, and its Tail curled with Strength. Its pitch-black Snake Eyes also looked particularly Cold. Seeing a Little Girl skillfully lift it and place it on the Table, no matter how you Look at it... it was unnerving.
Hayakawa Seizan's Drunkenness instantly dissipated by more than half, as he stared blankly at Hissashi on the Table.
He wanted to take back his earlier Statement, 'You're welcome to visit anytime, Mr. Chi.' He wondered if it was too late...
Kuroki Jiro thought about how the Snake had been pulled out from under Chi Feichei's Collar, and then he remembered that he had been sitting Beside Chi Feichei while drinking Liquor just now. He suddenly felt unwell.
"Honestly, why bring Hissashi over?" Mori Kogoro, seeing that Hayakawa Seizan and Kuroki Jiro's Faces were a bit Pale, Scratch Head and explained with a smile, "Master Seizan, don't worry, that's my Disciple Kuroki Jiro's Pet Snake. It generally doesn't bite."
Conan chuckled inwardly. Right, just 'generally doesn't bite'.
For him and Uncle, who had both been bitten, that's all they could Say.
"Young People's hobbies are really Weird these days..."
Hayakawa Seizan steadied himself, picked up a Charcoal Pencil, and started Observation for the Drawing. However, from the moment he started to draw, the slight Tremble in his Hand made the Lines crooked.
Even though Hayakawa Seizan tried his best to control it, the Lines he slowly put down on the Paper still couldn't outline a normal Human Shape.
Standing behind Hayakawa Seizan, Mori Kogoro, Mouri Ran, and Conan's Expressions became increasingly serious.
With his Hand trembling to this Degree, there's no way he can paint Paintings.
"I can't!"
Hayakawa Seizan suddenly tore a Paper Slip from the Sketchbook, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it in Front of him. He covered his still-trembling Right Arm with his Left Hand, and lowered his Head without a Word.
"I'm sorry, Master Seizan!" Mori Kogoro immediately prostrated himself on the ground in apology, saying apologetically, "It's my fault for being too Triumphant and making such an unreasonable Request."
"No," Hayakawa Seizan raised his Head, his Expression returning to Kind, and said with a laugh, "Actually, it's just that I've become increasingly intolerant to Liquor lately, hahaha..."
"Teacher Seizan," Kuroki Jiro said, trying to smooth things over, "I think it's been a long time since you went Sea Fishing, hasn't it? Might As Well go with Mr. Mouri and Mr. Chi Tomorrow."
"Good Idea," Mori Kogoro echoed. Now that they had confirmed the Situation, it was best to help Master Seizan Adjust and relax his Mood. "We Hope Master Seizan will do us the honor of joining us."
"Sea Fishing..." Hayakawa Seizan seemed tempted. "It's been a very long time since I went Sea Fishing."
Mori Kogoro turned his Head to look at Kuroki Jiro, who had stood up. "But, can we still go Sea Fishing in this heavy Rain?"
"The Weather Forecast says it will clear up by dawn Tomorrow, and the Temperature will rise as well," Kuroki Jiro said.
"In that case, I'll get some Rest early tonight," Hayakawa Seizan said, standing up, greeting them, and Turning Around to Go Out the Door.
"Master Seizan, please get some Rest early," Mouri Ran said politely, bringing Conan along.
"You too," Hayakawa Seizan replied politely before closing the Sliding Door.
After Hayakawa Seizan left, Mouri Ran complained, "Dad, honestly, you were too impolite just now."
Kuroki Jiro also said in a dissatisfied low voice, "Yes, Mr. Mouri, Teacher Seizan, he..."
"Teacher Seizan wanted to Confirm Master Seizan's Situation," Chi Feichei explained for Mori Kogoro.
"Huh?"
Mouri Ran and Kuroki Jiro were Be Stunned.
"Yes, Younger Brother Kuroki Jiro," Mori Kogoro said to Kuroki Jiro with a serious Expression, "Please don't take offense. I just wanted to See if Master Seizan's hand was trembling so badly he couldn't paint Paintings, just like you said. And if it's a Symptom of Hepatic Encephalopathy, it's best for Master Seizan to go to the Hospital for an Inspection of his Body, Hissashi..."
Chi Feichei, seeing Mori Kogoro Looked at him, Thought for a moment, "It's not very serious, but the trembling is in his entire Arm, and there are Signs of trembling in both Arms. There's definitely some Problem with his Nerves. It's best for him to go to the Hospital for a Checkup."
The Situation isn't so serious that it's uncontrollable, but even with Treatment, at best, it can only be controlled and alleviated. For a Painter, if their hand trembles so much they can't even draw Lines properly, they're basically finished.
Kuroki Jiro sighed. "I See. I'll try to find a Method to persuade Teacher Seizan to go to the Hospital."
In the Time that followed, Kuroki Jiro showed A Group of People around the Residence, and also took them to see his Studio where he painted Paintings.
On the Easel was a Painting. A pink Rose Bouquet contrasted with Green Leaves, making it look fresh and delicate.
"So, this is where you paint Paintings," Mori Kogoro said, looking around.
Mouri Ran's Line of Sight was drawn to the Painting on the Easel. She Stepped Forward and said, "It's so beautiful! Is this Rose Painting Mr. Kuroki's Work?"
Haibara Ai Stepped Forward and Looked. It was indeed very pleasing to the Eye.
"It's not finished yet," Kuroki Jiro said Kind-ly with a smile.
"Your use of color is really beautiful," Mouri Ran praised.
Kuroki Jiro pointed to the drawing Painting Tools on the Platform and explained with a smile, "I use this kind of Pastel mixed with Adhesive, and then paint with it."
Conan pointed at a Bottle and said Acting Cute, "This white stuff is also called Gofun, right?"
Chi Feichei Looked over. Using Gofun is a Technique in Japanese Painting. It's about applying a base layer of white Powder to the Paper before Painting.
"You even know that? Actually, it's Pigment made by grinding Oyster Shells into Powder." As Kuroki Jiro turned around with the Pigment Bottle, he bumped into the Canvas covering the Painting on the Easel next to him, revealing the Composition Sketch for the Mount Fuji Painting underneath.
Conan, Seeing this, was Be Stunned for a moment. "This Painting..."
Kuroki Jiro broke out in a sweat, picked up the Canvas and covered it back up, laughing, "I just wanted to study Teacher Seizan's Composition for that Mount Fuji Painting, so I sketched it out."
Mori Kogoro laughed, "You're really hardworking."
"Not at all. By the Way, it's getting late, let me take you to the Hotel to Rest," Kuroki Jiro said, heading towards the Door. "The Hotel is near the Vicinity of Mountain Road, just Outside the Bamboo Forest over there. It's less than a ten-minute walk from here. Let me get an Umbrella..."
(End of Chapter)
## Chapter 779: Your Old Lover
Having arrived at the Hotel, Kuroki Jiro put down the luggage, left two umbrellas, took one for himself, and turned back.
This was a Hotel with a Hot Spring Bath, and Kuroki Jiro had booked three Rooms for them.
When choosing between Rooming with Mori Kogoro or Chi Feichei, Conan still chose Chi Feichei. Upon learning that Chi Feichei wasn't planning to take a bath yet, he packed up and went to soak in the bath with Mori Kogoro.
Chi Feichei stayed in the Room, listening to Ubu Saika's eavesdropping situation for today while exercising and practicing Martial Arts Basics. He only packed his Clothes and left the Room after Conan returned.
More than twenty minutes later, Chi Feichei returned to the Room after taking a bath and found Conan drooping over at the Windowside of the Room, looking at the heavy Rain Outside the window.
Hearing the sound of the Sliding Door opening and closing, Conan turned his Head to greet him, "Brother Chi, you're done washing up?"
"Uh-huh," Chi Feichei closed the Sliding Door behind him, squatted down, and locked the Safety Lock on the lower corner of the Door, "Hurry up and go to bed."
Hissashi slithered out of the wide Sleeve of the Yukata and onto the ground, climbed onto the Tatami near the Window, and rolled around on the laid-out Bedding.
Once Seeing this, Conan knew Hissashi had already chosen his Nest. He consciously walked towards the Tatami on the other side and teased, "Hissashi, rolling around to rub off your scent is a Behavior only Little Friend puppies and kittens would do."
Hissashi didn't Pay Attention To Conan and continued to roll around on the Bedding.
It wouldn't do something as childish as rubbing off its scent.
It was helping Master check if the Nest was safe, if there were any Bugs or Poisonous Insect-like Weird Things, and by the way, testing if the Bedding was soft, and then rolling around a couple of times... that's all!
Conan didn't get a Reply and didn't take it to heart. If Hissashi suddenly spoke human Language to refute him, that would be a Ghost.
Chi Feichei locked the Door and sat on the Tatami, leaning against the wooden Wall while looking at his Mobile Phone.
There was a pile of new News in the UL Chat Software, sent by Suzuki Sonoko and Isobe Nagisa, and also a message from a contact marked 'Outlaw':
[I watched the Movie. The Criminal was too stupid. When he came down in the Elevator and found no one there, he should have realized that the Situation had changed. And when he heard Movement at the Stairwell Entrance, with a Gun in his hand and enough Dodge space around him, but without enough Reaction Ability to Handle the Crisis, he should have first fired two shots towards Behind the Door of the Stairwell Entrance. People are generally Ambush-ing Behind the Door. After firing, immediately take the Elevator down and leave there.]
This was talking about the Movie adapted from "The Fourteenth Target".
The person who sent the message was Gin.
Chi Feichei: "..."
Fortunately, because he was worried that Gin would be Bored and run to watch a Movie, he hadn't adapted Conan's Anesthetic Watch into it, to avoid reminding Gin of being shot by an Anesthetic Needle at the Beito Municipal Hotel.
After the adaptation, the Plot in the later part was: when the Culprit who assassinated the Police Officer attempted to block the Elevator and assassinate the starring Lawyer, the Lawyer Sense-d the Sense of Crisis. She didn't take the Elevator down, but took her Younger Brother down the Stairs, leading the Culprit into the Stairs and relying on her Skill to subdue the Culprit.
Unsurprisingly, Gin, who had been Recently Bored, had indeed gone to watch that Movie.
According to Gin's Style, he probably didn't watch it at the Movie Theater, but waited for the Movie to be uploaded to Umbrella's Online Player, and then directly searched and watched it online. He also didn't use the Account he asked for from him to post any Movie Review, but directly sent Teasing to him in the UL Chat Software.
The time it was sent was ten minutes ago, at 9:54 PM.
Chi Feichei typed a Reply.
Scarecrow: [The Prototype of that Lawyer is me.]
According to Gin's method, that day he would have stood in the Shadow Behind the Door. Not to mention catching the Culprit, he would probably have been hit by a Bullet.
Fortunately, that Culprit wasn't an Old Hunter like Gin, who was Nerves-ly sensitive and extremely cautious.
However, if he were facing someone like Gin, he wouldn't hide Behind the Door either. He would have Reported to Police long ago and had the Police send people to surround the Building first before conducting a Search Command.
Uh-huh, he also had to be cautious.
"Didi."
New message.
Outlaw: [I know it's you, so if it were me, you would already be dead.]
Scarecrow: [Hehe.]
Tokyo, in the Passenger Seat of a Porsche 356A cruising along the Street, Vein popped up on Gin's Forehead.
Damn Raki, did he even know how to chat!
Ask, what is so irritable?
Vodka, who was driving, felt a chilly Killing Intent emanating from the person beside him. He turned his Head to Look and found Gin grinding his teeth, and couldn't help but ask with Doubt and trepidation, "B-Boss?"
Gin crackling sound typed a Reply.
Outlaw: [Where are you now?]
Scarecrow: [Don't Come Over, I'll Return Home Tomorrow.]
Outlaw: [Wait for me to go get the Location Software?]
Scarecrow: [Kanagawa.]
In the Hotel, Chi Feichei was silent.
Gin, please don't kill over here just because of a Sentence. Conan is here, Haibara Ai is here, it would be Troublesome if they really ran into each other.
If it really came to that, he could only flip through the recent Intelligence of the Feimo Army and arrange for Akai Shuichi to have a beautiful accidental encounter with someone from the Organization, diverting Gin's Attention.
If Gin knew that an Important figure in an Action had come into contact with the FBI, he would definitely arrange an Investigation and Consider Silencing, and wouldn't have Time to Pay Attention To him.
How should Akai Shuichi, this living Target, be used? This is how he should be used.
Gin, who was in Tokyo, calmed down and didn't intend to run to Kanagawa to find Chi Feichei for no Reason.
Outlaw: [Can you come back tomorrow?]
Scarecrow: [If there are no Accidents, it will Probably take two days. If there are Accidents, I can Return Home tomorrow.]
Outlaw: [What did you run to Kanagawa to do?]
Scarecrow: [Following my Teacher to visit His Friend.]
Gin immediately Understood what Chi Feichei meant by 'Accident': if someone in Master's Home died, then he could Return Home tomorrow.
Outlaw: [Then we'll talk when you get back. I'll take you to a Shrine to ward off evil spirits when I have Time.]
Scarecrow: [Do you want me to Help bring back Things?]
Outlaw: [There's nothing going on in Kanagawa Recently.]
Scarecrow: [What about Oranges?]
Outlaw: [Get lost.]
In the Hotel Room, Conan lay in the Bedding, listening to the sound of the Rain Outside, feeling a bit unable to sleep. Hearing the 'didi didi' sound of Chi Feichei's Mobile Phone UL Message, he turned over and Looked Towards Chi Feichei, who was sitting with his back against the Wall playing with his Mobile Phone, and maliciously teased, "Brother Chi, you're still sending messages to others so late, could it be your Lover?"
"Your Lover."
Chi Feichei replied without even raising his Head, didn't Reply to Gin's message anymore, cleared the Chat Software Record, and instead Replied to messages sent by others.
The person he contacted was the Old Lover that Conan would miss the figure of as soon as he heard related News, search for every day, and whose Heartbeat would Accelerate and Mood would be difficult to calm down as soon as there were Clues.
Conan didn't know that the Organization Clues he wanted to pursue were right Beside him. He thought Chi Feichei was expressing dissatisfaction with his Teasing and sat up Speechless.
Wasn't it just a Sentence of Teasing? Stingy.
"Brother Chi, don't you Think it's Weird?"
"What are you referring to?" Chi Feichei Asked.
"Master Seizan and Mr. Kuroki," Conan huddled up the Quilt and hugged it, preparing to start a bedtime Night talk with his Little Friend, "Brother Chi, do you Say Mr. Kuroki's Level is really insufficient to participate in that Competition? Or Rather, is the Reason Master Seizan Say So actually..."
Chi Feichei didn't hear Conan continue to Say, and spoke out to supplement, "Mr. Kuroki is helping Master Seizan to paint as a ghostwriter. Master Seizan doesn't want Mr. Kuroki to leave him, Otherwise he won't be able to produce new Works."
Conan was silent for a moment. He felt it wasn't good to maliciously Speculation about others like this, but the Reason he brought it up was because he himself had this Suspicion, "But, it's also Possible Just Like Mr. Kuroki Say-d, that Composition of his was Just imitated for Research-ing Master's Paintings..."
"Completing a Painting is not a Matter of a Day or two. People who frequently come into contact with Drawing Tools and Pigment, it is Easy for their painting Hand to leave behind Traces that are difficult to remove, For Example, a little bit of Pink in Mr. Kuroki's Fingernails," Chi Feichei Interrupt-ed, still Staring at his Mobile Phone, sending messages while Say-ing, "There are Traces of Charcoal Powder in the texture of Mr. Kuroki's Palm Joint. Even after he washed his Hands before Dinner, there were still residues. Only if he has been Sketching for more than three Hours every day Recently, and has continued for at least ten Days, will this Situation of Charcoal Powder Traces penetrating into the texture occur. If he doesn't touch Charcoal Pencil next, with each Hand wash, the Charcoal Powder Traces will be completely washed away again."
"Then Master Seizan..."
"Doesn't have any."
"I see..."
Conan Understood. In Other Words, Chi Feichei didn't Discover any Charcoal Powder residue Traces on Master Seizan's Hands.
He also silently reflected, he actually didn't Observe as carefully as Chi Feichei, which was too Unsafe.
"And the Callus on his Hand," Chi Feichei continued, "When drinking, I took the opportunity to touch Master Seizan's Hand while passing the Cup. The Callus on his Finger Joint has already softened. Master Seizan hasn't completed a Work by Oneself for at least two or three years."
Conan raised a Question, "But, when we saw him today, he was clearly Drawing in the Bamboo Forest..."
"Just putting on a show, or Perhaps he was facing a Composition he had completed before, wanting to Effort-ly complete that Painting, but without success," Chi Feichei explained, "When Drawing, the Fingers need to exert force. Judging from the speed at which Master Seizan produces Works and the length of the Finished Product, the Callus should not have softened."
Conan turned his Head to Look at the pitch-black sky Outside the Window and the raindrops that occasionally splashed onto the Glass.
Such a famous Master fishing for fame and reputation, using his Disciple Kuroki Jiro's Works to impersonate his own Works, discovering this Truth made him want to Sigh with emotion.
The Room was quiet for a while.
Conan Recover-ed and Discover-ed that Chi Feichei was still sending messages like crazy, and Looked at Chi Feichei pressing the return key on his Mobile Phone several times, obviously chatting with more than one person. Feeling a bit Speechless, are Little Friend so energetic at Night? "If Mr. Kuroki is willing, Others have nothing to Say. Looking at it this way, Mr. Kuroki is Indeed very grateful to Master Seizan... By the Way, Brother Chi, do you Think Uncle can make Master Seizan give up the Idea of Suicide?"
"Seeking fish from a tree, futile Effort," Chi Feichei Say-d bluntly, "Master Seizan has no Intention of Suicide at all."
Conan was Be Stunned and repeatedly Asked, "Why? Although Master Seizan looks very happy, it might also be a disguise, right? From our contact, Master Seizan is Indeed a person who cares about Face and is very strong-willed, and his Depressed Mood when he couldn't paint after drinking and when he covered his Arm was not fake either."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 780 Conan: Damn Hissashi!
"When people want to commit Suicide, they sometimes express it directly or indirectly in their words, such as 'life is painful,' 'I'm a burden,' 'no one can Solve my Problem,' 'no one will help me,' and so on. Negative Emotion is revealed, despair, Anxiety, loneliness, sadness, helplessness, all the way to calmness," Hissashi said in a calm Tone, "In terms of Behavior, they will lack Interest, say goodbye to people intentionally or unintentionally, distribute money, give away precious Things, become estranged from Family and Friends, engage in dangerous and self-destructive Behaviors, and there are also physiological changes, such as Insomnia and loss of Appetite."
Conan recalled Hayakawa Seizan's Performance today. He couldn't see any Suicidal tendencies in his Language and Behavior, and he even had a Feeling of Expectation for the Future. As for physiological changes, he didn't know about Insomnia, but Hayakawa Seizan's Appetite was not bad. As for Emotions, it was also difficult to judge. Some people could hide their Emotions very well...
Thinking about it, he was reminded of Haibara Ai. For a while, Haibara Ai did show some Suicidal tendencies in her Language. Emotions were still difficult to judge, but there was also the Behavior of suddenly spending a lot of Money to buy Gifts for everyone. According to Doctor Agasa, her Sleep and Appetite were indeed not good.
Say So...
"Brother Fei," Conan observed Hissashi's expression, "that..."
Since Hissashi understood these Things, did he already see that Haibara's State was wrong at that time?
Hissashi heard Conan stammering, moved his Line of Sight away from his Mobile Phone, and looked at Conan with a calm Face.
"Uh, I wanted to Ask, can you Confirm that Master Seizan has no Intention of Suicide?" Conan finally didn't Ask what was in his Heart, feeling a little amused.
He was Probably overthinking it.
If Hissashi had discovered that Haibara wanted to End her Life during that time, he would at least talk to Haibara, or inquire about the Reason from them and try to help Haibara Solve the Problem.
Besides, who would have thought that an eight-year-old Little Girl would be thinking about Ending her Life?
At that time, Hissashi was Probably just thinking that Haibara was in a Depressed Mood and didn't want to pay attention to him.
"I don't Feel that he has Suicidal tendencies," Hissashi said.
He didn't Feel the kind of Emotion, or Aura, that a person who wanted to commit Suicide would have from Hayakawa Seizan.
"Fei- Feeling?!" Conan was speechless.
Hey, hey, what kind of answer is 'Feeling'? Can you give him a basis for Judgment?
"You Should also have that Feeling," Hissashi replied to the News almost finished, put away his Mobile Phone, turned off the Light, and lay down in Bedding.
Hissashi immediately burrowed into the Bedding, learning from Hissashi, and poked his Head out to rest on the Pillow.
"Yes, but it's related to a Life, so we should be more cautious. Even if Master Seizan has no Intention of Suicide, it's not wrong for Uncle Mori to make him Feel better," Conan spread out the Quilt, lay back on the Bed again, put his hands behind his Back of Head, and looked at the Ceiling, "I wonder if the Rain will stop Tomorrow, and whether the Warblers in the Bamboo Forest have a Place to Dodge the Rain..."
Hissashi: "..."
What kind of Heart is Conan worrying about?
Wild Animal are able to Survive, naturally they have their way of Survival. Sometimes those Animals are much stronger in the Wilderness than Humans.
"But, I Should be worrying for nothing," Conan turned over, looking at Hissashi's Black Shadow in the dimness.
He couldn't Sleep, so bored, he wanted to chat.
Hissashi Realized that Conan might just be unable to Sleep and too bored, "Should I tell you a Story?"
Conan broke out in a sweat, "Uh, No Need..."
He didn't want to listen to Hissashi tell those Horror Story on this dark Night.
"This kind of Night is very Suitable for telling Horror Story," Hissashi said, "For Example, one more person, the Story is, in the middle of the Night, you want to go to the Toilet, and in a daze, you Reach Out and pat me, wanting me to Turn on Light, you Reach Out your Hand from the Bedding, and you touch a cold Hand, you are very Weird, suspecting that I moved next to you while sleeping in the middle of the Night, and Say, 'Brother Ike, Turn on Light, I want to go to the Toilet,' a sharp and Weird Sound rings in your ear, the distance of the Sound is very close, and the cold Aura blows on your Face, Asking you, 'Conan, do you want to Turn on Red Light, or White Light?'..."
When Saying that sentence, Hissashi also Self-Sacrifice a A Bit, imitating a solemn and strange Tone.
Conan shivered.
Damn Hissashi!
"For Example, at Night, you Feel Something sweeping across your Face, itchy, making you want to sneeze, you..."
"Don't Say it! Don't Say it!"
...
It Rained all Night, and stopped before dawn.
A Group of People living in the Hotel gathered in the Dining Room for Breakfast.
Mouri Ran looked at Hissashi's cold Face, and then at Conan's cold Face, a little Doubt, "Conan, What's Wrong with you?"
Could it be that cold Face is contagious?
"No, Nothing," Conan squeezed out a Smiling Face, scolding Hissashi several times in his Heart.
Last Night, he really suddenly wanted to go to the Toilet. In a daze, he Reached Out his Hand and touched something cold, and suddenly remembered Hissashi's short Story and that question, and instantly woke up.
Fortunately, the cold Thing was Hissashi, and he didn't need Hissashi to Turn on Light. He turned on the Watch-Type Flashlight and went to the Restroom by himself.
It's Just that on the way to the Restroom, that solemn and Weird question was still echoing in his mind.
When he was in the Restroom, he successfully remembered the Story of the human Head Mop that Hissashi had told before, and after using the Restroom, he trotted back to the Room with cold Hand and Feet.
If he wasn't worried about being thrown out by Hissashi, he really wanted to get into Hissashi's Bedding.
Damn Hissashi, he didn't even coax Children after scaring them with Horror Story.
"Hey, but the Rain has stopped, it seems the Weather Forecast was right, today will be a good Weather," Mori Kogoro said contentedly.
Hissashi looked at the morning sunlight spilling onto the table, with Bamboo Shadow on it, and suddenly thought of a Case, "Bamboo Murder."
Conan Half-Moon Eyes, "What Weird Story are you thinking about again?"
Haibara Ai understood. She said why Edogawa was so Weird this Morning. It was Guess that he was scared by Brother Fei's Horror Story again last Night.
"Just thought of a Mystery Story from China," Hissashi continued to eat Breakfast, "Spring is the growing season of Bamboo. On sunny Days after Rain, the growth Speed of Bamboo is astonishingly Fast. If you stay next to Bamboo, you can See Bamboo slowly shooting upwards, growing dozens of centimeters in a Day, and sometimes the Vitality of Plants is terribly strong. In order to grow, the Strength that erupts can even overturn large Stone Block, so some people use the growth Speed of Bamboo to hang another person alive."
"So the growth Speed of Bamboo is so Fast," Mouri Ran said with a Smile, "It sounds so amazing."
Conan became Interested and turned to look at Mouri Ran, "Ran, let's go to the Bamboo Forest to Check it out when we have the Opportunity!"
"Then let's wait until Tomorrow," Mori Kogoro said full of Vitality, "We agreed to go Sea Fishing today, and I've been waiting to show off my Skill since last Night!"
"Got it, Father," Mouri Ran responded with a Smile, and said to Conan, "Conan, then let's See it Tomorrow or when we come back in the evening."
"Okay~" Conan Elementary School Student nodded obediently.
...
After Breakfast, a Group of People went to the Bamboo Forest in front of Hayakawa Seizan's Residence again, preparing to meet up with Hayakawa Seizan and Kuroki Jiro and take a Ship out to Sea for Sea Fishing.
The Warbler chirped again and flew through the Bamboo Forest, circled around Hissashi twice, didn't stay, and took advantage of the Early Morning to find Food.
"Good Morning, everyone!"
Shan Ben Dian Zi ran out of the Courtyard. Seeing Mori Kogoro and a Group of People standing on the Aisle in the middle of the Bamboo Forest, she greeted them.
"It's Mrs. Shan Ben," Mori Kogoro retracted his Line of Sight from looking at the Bamboo Forest, and Asked Kind, "What's Wrong with you? Why is your Face So bad?"
Shan Ben Dian Zi stopped in front of Mori Kogoro, her Face was indeed a little ugly, "My mother-in-law's Illness has worsened, and I haven't Slept all Night. I've been taking care of my mother-in-law. I'm going to Ask the Doctor to come to my Home to help her See a Doctor!"
After Saying that, she hurried away again.
"Mr. Mori, Mr. Fei!" Kuroki Jiro also walked out of the Courtyard, "I'm Really Sorry to keep you waiting for so long. Teacher has been Sleeping until now and hasn't gotten up yet. I'll take you to the Wharf first, and after everything is ready, I'll Call Teacher again."
"Is that So," Mori Kogoro looked at the Sky, "That's Okay too."
Kuroki Jiro took a Group of People to the Pier, rented a Ship and Fishing Gear for going to Sea, bought Bait, and Called Hayakawa Seizan, but said Hayakawa Seizan said he couldn't come.
"You Say Master Seizan is not coming Sea Fishing?" Mori Kogoro was a little surprised.
"He said he wanted to Rest well at Home for a Day," Kuroki Jiro explained, and then said to the other side of the Mobile Phone, "Teacher, then I'll give the Phone Call to Mr. Mori... Okay..."
Saying that, Kuroki Jiro turned on the Speakerphone and handed the Mobile Phone to Mori Kogoro.
Hayakawa Seizan's Voice came from the other end of the Phone Call, "Sorry, I won't go Sea Fishing with you today."
"Master, are you alright?" Mori Kogoro Asked, "Listening to your Voice..."
Before Mori Kogoro could finish Speaking, Kuroki Jiro took back the Mobile Phone and said to the other side of the Mobile Phone, "We'll go back in the evening!... Okay, we will definitely return with a full load!"
Hissashi watched Kuroki Jiro hang up the Phone Call directly.
Not letting Mori Kogoro talk to the person over there, is it a Recording? Then it seems that Kuroki Jiro is Indeed the Murderer of this Incident, and even the Motive is very clear, it's still about the Teacher using Disciple Kuroki Jiro's Work.
He didn't Intention to Intervene in this Matter.
Although he was in a good Mood when he went out this time, it was brought by the Mountains and Rivers, Bamboo Forest, and Warbler, and it had nothing to do with people. He didn't want to interfere in the Case and cause other changes.
"In my opinion, it's good to let Teacher have a good Rest."
Kuroki Jiro put away his Mobile Phone and drove the Fishing Boat to the Sea.
Everyone participated in this Sea Fishing, and the Gain was not small. They caught some big and Small Fish. Conan also used a Net to catch an Octopus, but...
Not a single Fish was caught by Hissashi.
After Haibara Ai caught two Fish, one big and one small, she also helped Hissashi find the Reason.
Bait, Hook, Fishing Rod, casting Action, waiting for Fish to bite... everything was fine, very professional, but just no Fish bit Hissashi's Hook.
"Brother Ike doesn't Seem to be very good at Fishing!" Conan looked at Hissashi with a Smiling Face.
Schadenfreude, who told Hissashi to scare him with Horror Story last Night?
Moreover, Hissashi actually had Things he couldn't handle, which made him Feel much more comfortable.
Hissashi glanced at Conan, ignoring the Schadenfreude Famous Detective.
Since crossing over, his Fishing luck Seemingly hasn't been very good, but...
"Master, don't use Bait, use the 'willing to take the bait' trick," Hissashi said unconvinced, "Catch another Hiri for him to See!"
Hissashi: "..."
Correct, he caught an Orca, Probably his Fishing luck was consumed a lot.
But let's forget about catching it again, who knows if he can catch Things next time, and what the temper of the Creature he catches will be like.
There are not many Creatures with such a good Personality and who can (whimpering sounds) like Hiri.