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Chapter 1046 Haibara Ai: Looks Kind of Dumb [Bonus chapter for Lord Meng, Bei Ming Jingchu]
The next day, 9:00 AM.
On a street in a residential area of Beika Town, a Woman who had gone out to buy groceries stopped, curiously watching a Child wearing a Baseball Cap lead a Pony, talking on a Mobile Phone as they walked towards the Street Corner.
"...Yes, we went to see the stars, but we encountered a Murder Case. The Culprit was even carrying a Hunting Rifle. Luckily, Edogawa used a Soccer Ball and a Watch-Type Anesthetic Needle to subdue the Murderer. Officer Yamamura from Gunma Prefecture conveniently gave us a ride down the Mountain."
Haibara Ai, wearing a dark blue Long-Sleeved Coat and Long Pants, with a simple, loose T-shirt underneath her Coat, and her Hair tucked under her Baseball Cap, making it hard to tell if she was a boy or a Girl, held the Horse Rope in her left Hand and her Mobile Phone to her right ear, speaking leisurely on the Phone as she walked towards the Street Corner, "We gave Written Statement at the Police Department that Night and didn't leave to eat until dawn. We found a Hotel in the area to Rest..."
"Officer Yamamura called you Princess again?" Chi Feichei asked.
Haibara Ai's lips twitched slightly. Recalling how Officer Yamamura had diligently driven them down the Mountain and almost made a Bed for her to sleep in at the Police Department, her Stomach churned, "Yeah, he's the weirdest Police Officer I've ever met. He attributed all the credit for catching the Criminal to me, saying that with the Forest Princess around, there's absolutely no Problem. Edogawa looked depressed when he came back."
"Did he offer Incense?" Chi Feichei asked.
The smile on Haibara Ai's Face froze, "Sort of... yes..."
Bullseye!
Shancun Cao really did offer Incense to her. It was when they were preparing to take the Criminal to the Police Car. Shancun Cao lit Incense, placed it in front of her, and even piously put his Hands together to pray. The Gaze of the other Travelers at the Hotel Crime Scene, the Children, Edogawa, the Murderer, and the other Gunma Prefecture Police became very Strange.
She was stared at so intensely that she almost developed homicidal Intent towards Shancun Cao.
Why would a Police Officer carry Coil Incense with him? Why could he always do such things so seriously? As a Police Officer, is it really okay to be so superstitious?
"People in Gunma Prefecture are very superstitious about some Legends," Chi Feichei said, "Especially Older Old Person. Officer Yamamura is very close to his Grandmother, probably because of his Grandmother, he would rather believe it exists."
Haibara Ai sighed in relief, not wanting to talk anymore about the Strange experiences after meeting Officer Yamamura, "Afterwards, Doctor felt that going out to play wasn't going smoothly, so he Intended to do something more Normal and take everyone Camping. Sister Ran was free, so she went too. As a result, Sister Ran was kidnapped, and everyone was soaked in Water for a long Time. Edogawa and she were almost washed away, but luckily, Others helped pull them up. Doctor still felt that he should have another smooth and Happy outing as compensation, so he took them on a Travel to Okayama today. I Originally wanted to remind him that it would be better not to Call Edogawa, but it would be a bit cruel not to take Edogawa out. Seeing how much Doctor was Expecting it, I didn't want to pour cold Water on him again."
"So, you're alone in Tokyo now?"
"Yeah..." Haibara Ai yawned, Teasing indifferently, "I Decided to stay away from Edogawa. Having a peaceful day of Rest is more interesting than going out with him and encountering Cases. Moreover, I had the Staff at the Riding Arena send Mikadzuki over a Few Days Ago. I want to play with it for a couple of days, to prevent the Child from forgetting me. So, what about you? What have you been busy with Recently?"
"Do you want to Come Over to THK Company? I'll show you something."
"Then wait for me to walk Mikadzuki around twice, send it back first, and then..."
"You can bring it Over. I'll have Toshiya find a Truck to pick you up."
"Is it okay to bring it to the Company?"
"It's okay."
"Okay, then we'll wait for the Car to Come Over at Doctor's House."
"I'll send you the License Plate Number later. Make sure you See the License Plate Number before getting in the Car."
"Got it, I'm not a Little... I'm not That Kind Of Child who is easily tricked."
...
An Hour later, a Truck stopped at the Company Entrance of THK Company.
After the Driver got out of the Car, just as he was about to go around to the Passenger Seat, he discovered that Haibara Ai had already opened the Car Door and climbed down. So, he turned around to open the Car Rear Door and laid down a Wooden Board.
Haibara Ai got out of the Car herself, lowered the Hat Brim of her Baseball Cap, and amidst the curious side-eyes of Passersby, calmly led Mikadzuki, which was already much taller than her, down and walked towards the Company Entrance.
Others walk Dogs, she walks Horses, she's used to it.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
Mikadzuki deliberately lifted its Foot high, stepped heavily, and followed Haibara Ai towards the Entrance with an arrogant Face, then bumped into someone.
"Ah, oops... Sorry, sorry!"
The young Woman who bumped into Mikadzuki took two steps back, apologizing repeatedly. She looked up, Saw Mikadzuki's broad white body, shifted her Gaze to the right, and met the Pony's pair of big, dark, and blank Eyes looking at her, and was Be Confused for A Bit, "Huh?... Huh?!"
Haibara Ai looked at the young Woman in front of her, who had a cute Appearance and elegant Dress, silently Assessment that the Other Party was probably in her early twenties, and resisted the urge to ask for Contact Information, "Are you alright?"
No rush, let's chat first, take it slowly.
"Huh?" The young Woman was stunned again, "So, you're a Girl."
Haibara Ai: "..."
Looks kind of dumb, but quite cute.
Two minutes later, Haibara Ai led Mikadzuki into the Building, with the young Woman who had a cute Appearance and elegant Dress following beside her.
"You said you're here to find your Uncle?" Haibara Ai asked.
"Yes, my Name is Setara Renxi. My Uncle said a Few Days Ago that he was Coming Over here to deliver Sheet Music, and he hasn't gone Home for two days," Setara Renxi was a little puzzled and worried, "Every Time I Call him, he says he has Important Matters and hangs up the Phone in a hurry. I also heard Piano Sound..."
"Don't worry," Haibara Ai led the Horse towards the Front Desk, "THK Company doesn't illegally detain or sell people."
Setara Renxi broke out in a sweat, and followed up with a smile to explain, "No, no, I'm not worried about that. It's just that he rarely doesn't go Home for two consecutive days and doesn't Contact Family much. Family is worried that he's too tired and wants him to Call Home, and also asked me to Come Over to Check on his Situation. But Little Sister, is it okay for you to bring a Horse in?"
"It's okay," Haibara Ai said.
"Miss Haibara," the Receptionist at the Front Desk Saw the two of them Coming Over and smiled, "Mr. Chi is in the Video Department on the Sixth Floor."
Haibara Ai turned her Head to ask Setara Renxi, "What's your Uncle's Name?"
"Haga," Setara Renxi quickly Said to the Receptionist at the Front Desk, "Haga Kyosuke, did he Come Over a Few Days Ago? I'm his niece, I want to Come Over to See him."
"Ah... Mr. Haga," the Receptionist at the Front Desk hesitated for a moment, "He is here, that's right. Let me Call and Ask."
"Thank you."
Setara Renxi was Expecting the Receptionist at the Front Desk to Call, but the Phone kept ringing without being answered.
"Indeed..." The Receptionist at the Front Desk sweated a little, and smiled, "He should still be arguing with Miss Akiba."
"Arguing?" Setara Renxi was surprised.
"Yes, it started two days ago," the Receptionist at the Front Desk paused, "Ah... it can't be Said to be arguing, just some Difference..."
"Which Floor are they on?" Haibara Ai asked.
"They are on the Third Floor," the Receptionist at the Front Desk turned her Head to Look at the Wall Clock on the Wall behind her, "At this Time... probably in the Music Room."
Haibara Ai looked up at Setara Renxi, "I'll take you to the Third Floor first, and then go to the Sixth Floor."
"Thank you!" Setara Renxi smiled.
"I'll Say something to my Older Brother." Haibara Ai took out her Mobile Phone and sent an Email to Chi Feichei.
[I've arrived, Come to the Third Floor to See the cute Girl!]
The two of them led the Horse into the Elevator.
Haibara Ai watched the Elevator Door close, Realized that Setara Renxi Said her Uncle was Coming Over to deliver Sheet Music, and Speak Out to ask, "Is your Uncle a composer?"
"Ah, that's right," Setara Renxi Nodded, "But his Temper has always been very good. I have never Seen him argue with anyone..."
Haibara Ai imagined a smiling, slightly chubby Middle-Aged Man...
The Third Floor arrived quickly, and the Elevator Door opened.
The two of them didn't spend much Time finding Haga Kyosuke and Reiko Akiba, Because these two weren't in the Music Room, but were sitting on the Sofa in the Rest Lobby Outside.
Reiko Akiba, dressed in black and white Sportswear, slapped a Sheet Music on top, arms crossed, "Si la si."
Haga Kyosuke shook his Head, repeating slowly, "Si... la si so."
Reiko Akiba frowned, "Si la si so so."
Haga Kyosuke was Silent for a moment, "So mi?"
Odagiri Toshiya was sitting on the other side of the Sofa, with a Weird Expression of pain and Joy. Hearing the Elevator Door open, he immediately turned his Head to Look Over.
Haibara Ai led the Horse forward and asked in Doubt, "Are you guys arguing using Cipher?"
Haga Kyosuke and Reiko Akiba looked up, and after Seeing Mikadzuki, their Gaze instantly Be Confused.
"No, these two are helping to Adjust some Sheet Music," Odagiri Toshiya explained Smilingly, "This Mr. Haga and Miss Akiba both have perfect pitch. They happened to meet a Few Days Ago, and Miss Akiba was helping the Company's composer Adjust Sheet Music. Mr. Haga heard it and offered some Opinions..."
Haibara Ai took off her Hat and Look Towards the pile of Sheet Music Manuscript Paper on the Table, "And then got into a competition?"
"Ai, you should Thank You us. This is some Draft from your Company, if it's revised well, it might Make Money," Reiko Akiba's Mood was actually very good, and she Teasingly Said, "When your Older Brother Makes Money, he can buy you delicious food."
Haibara Ai's Expression was Calm, "Thank You."
Reiko Akiba: "..."
Not Family, not enter Family Door.
"Older Brother?" Haga Kyosuke was Curious.
Odagiri Toshiya Said vaguely, "He is a Shareholder of our Company."
"But, Ai, why did you bring a Horse Over?" Reiko Akiba asked.
"My Older Brother Said it's okay to bring it Direct..." Haibara Ai Look Towards Odagiri Toshiya, but found that Odagiri Toshiya's Face instantly froze.
"Oh?" Reiko Akiba turned sideways, looking at Odagiri Toshiya with a smile that was not a smile, "It Seems Chairman Odagiri just Said this morning that he hasn't Come Over for a long Time?"
"This..." Odagiri Toshiya sweated a little, "He has Matters Upstairs, it's not that I wanted to hide it from you, it's that he Said he didn't want to be disturbed, and even Coming Over to the Company, he came in through the Back Door."
"Then when will he be done?" Reiko Akiba asked, and Seeing Haga Kyosuke's puzzled Face, she smiled, "Ai's Older Brother is THK's H!"
Haga Kyosuke didn't Realize, and repeated in Doubt, "THK's H?"
Setara Renxi's Eyes lit up, and she stepped forward two steps and asked, "Is it H who wrote many Songs for Miss Cang Mu?"
"That's right," Reiko Akiba smiled, "But keep it Confidentiality, he doesn't like Others to Destruction his peaceful Life."
"So, it's that mysterious H..." A light flashed in Haga Kyosuke's Eyes, and he also laughed, but as he laughed, the smile gradually carried a hint of Doubt, "Renxi, when did you Come?"
Setara Renxi was helpless and Grievance, "Uncle, I've been standing here for a long Time."
Is she so lacking in Sense of Presence?
P.S.: Add more for Lord Meng, Bei Ming Jingchu!
P.S.
(End of Chapter)
The next day, 9:00 AM.
On a street in a residential area of Beika Town, a Woman who had gone out to buy groceries stopped, curiously watching a Child wearing a Baseball Cap lead a Pony, talking on a Mobile Phone as they walked towards the Street Corner.
"...Yes, we went to see the stars, but we encountered a Murder Case. The Culprit was even carrying a Hunting Rifle. Luckily, Edogawa used a Soccer Ball and a Watch-Type Anesthetic Needle to subdue the Murderer. Officer Yamamura from Gunma Prefecture conveniently gave us a ride down the Mountain."
Haibara Ai, wearing a dark blue Long-Sleeved Coat and Long Pants, with a simple, loose T-shirt underneath her Coat, and her Hair tucked under her Baseball Cap, making it hard to tell if she was a boy or a Girl, held the Horse Rope in her left Hand and her Mobile Phone to her right ear, speaking leisurely on the Phone as she walked towards the Street Corner, "We gave Written Statement at the Police Department that Night and didn't leave to eat until dawn. We found a Hotel in the area to Rest..."
"Officer Yamamura called you Princess again?" Chi Feichei asked.
Haibara Ai's lips twitched slightly. Recalling how Officer Yamamura had diligently driven them down the Mountain and almost made a Bed for her to sleep in at the Police Department, her Stomach churned, "Yeah, he's the weirdest Police Officer I've ever met. He attributed all the credit for catching the Criminal to me, saying that with the Forest Princess around, there's absolutely no Problem. Edogawa looked depressed when he came back."
"Did he offer Incense?" Chi Feichei asked.
The smile on Haibara Ai's Face froze, "Sort of... yes..."
Bullseye!
Shancun Cao really did offer Incense to her. It was when they were preparing to take the Criminal to the Police Car. Shancun Cao lit Incense, placed it in front of her, and even piously put his Hands together to pray. The Gaze of the other Travelers at the Hotel Crime Scene, the Children, Edogawa, the Murderer, and the other Gunma Prefecture Police became very Strange.
She was stared at so intensely that she almost developed homicidal Intent towards Shancun Cao.
Why would a Police Officer carry Coil Incense with him? Why could he always do such things so seriously? As a Police Officer, is it really okay to be so superstitious?
"People in Gunma Prefecture are very superstitious about some Legends," Chi Feichei said, "Especially Older Old Person. Officer Yamamura is very close to his Grandmother, probably because of his Grandmother, he would rather believe it exists."
Haibara Ai sighed in relief, not wanting to talk anymore about the Strange experiences after meeting Officer Yamamura, "Afterwards, Doctor felt that going out to play wasn't going smoothly, so he Intended to do something more Normal and take everyone Camping. Sister Ran was free, so she went too. As a result, Sister Ran was kidnapped, and everyone was soaked in Water for a long Time. Edogawa and she were almost washed away, but luckily, Others helped pull them up. Doctor still felt that he should have another smooth and Happy outing as compensation, so he took them on a Travel to Okayama today. I Originally wanted to remind him that it would be better not to Call Edogawa, but it would be a bit cruel not to take Edogawa out. Seeing how much Doctor was Expecting it, I didn't want to pour cold Water on him again."
"So, you're alone in Tokyo now?"
"Yeah..." Haibara Ai yawned, Teasing indifferently, "I Decided to stay away from Edogawa. Having a peaceful day of Rest is more interesting than going out with him and encountering Cases. Moreover, I had the Staff at the Riding Arena send Mikadzuki over a Few Days Ago. I want to play with it for a couple of days, to prevent the Child from forgetting me. So, what about you? What have you been busy with Recently?"
"Do you want to Come Over to THK Company? I'll show you something."
"Then wait for me to walk Mikadzuki around twice, send it back first, and then..."
"You can bring it Over. I'll have Toshiya find a Truck to pick you up."
"Is it okay to bring it to the Company?"
"It's okay."
"Okay, then we'll wait for the Car to Come Over at Doctor's House."
"I'll send you the License Plate Number later. Make sure you See the License Plate Number before getting in the Car."
"Got it, I'm not a Little... I'm not That Kind Of Child who is easily tricked."
...
An Hour later, a Truck stopped at the Company Entrance of THK Company.
After the Driver got out of the Car, just as he was about to go around to the Passenger Seat, he discovered that Haibara Ai had already opened the Car Door and climbed down. So, he turned around to open the Car Rear Door and laid down a Wooden Board.
Haibara Ai got out of the Car herself, lowered the Hat Brim of her Baseball Cap, and amidst the curious side-eyes of Passersby, calmly led Mikadzuki, which was already much taller than her, down and walked towards the Company Entrance.
Others walk Dogs, she walks Horses, she's used to it.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
Mikadzuki deliberately lifted its Foot high, stepped heavily, and followed Haibara Ai towards the Entrance with an arrogant Face, then bumped into someone.
"Ah, oops... Sorry, sorry!"
The young Woman who bumped into Mikadzuki took two steps back, apologizing repeatedly. She looked up, Saw Mikadzuki's broad white body, shifted her Gaze to the right, and met the Pony's pair of big, dark, and blank Eyes looking at her, and was Be Confused for A Bit, "Huh?... Huh?!"
Haibara Ai looked at the young Woman in front of her, who had a cute Appearance and elegant Dress, silently Assessment that the Other Party was probably in her early twenties, and resisted the urge to ask for Contact Information, "Are you alright?"
No rush, let's chat first, take it slowly.
"Huh?" The young Woman was stunned again, "So, you're a Girl."
Haibara Ai: "..."
Looks kind of dumb, but quite cute.
Two minutes later, Haibara Ai led Mikadzuki into the Building, with the young Woman who had a cute Appearance and elegant Dress following beside her.
"You said you're here to find your Uncle?" Haibara Ai asked.
"Yes, my Name is Setara Renxi. My Uncle said a Few Days Ago that he was Coming Over here to deliver Sheet Music, and he hasn't gone Home for two days," Setara Renxi was a little puzzled and worried, "Every Time I Call him, he says he has Important Matters and hangs up the Phone in a hurry. I also heard Piano Sound..."
"Don't worry," Haibara Ai led the Horse towards the Front Desk, "THK Company doesn't illegally detain or sell people."
Setara Renxi broke out in a sweat, and followed up with a smile to explain, "No, no, I'm not worried about that. It's just that he rarely doesn't go Home for two consecutive days and doesn't Contact Family much. Family is worried that he's too tired and wants him to Call Home, and also asked me to Come Over to Check on his Situation. But Little Sister, is it okay for you to bring a Horse in?"
"It's okay," Haibara Ai said.
"Miss Haibara," the Receptionist at the Front Desk Saw the two of them Coming Over and smiled, "Mr. Chi is in the Video Department on the Sixth Floor."
Haibara Ai turned her Head to ask Setara Renxi, "What's your Uncle's Name?"
"Haga," Setara Renxi quickly Said to the Receptionist at the Front Desk, "Haga Kyosuke, did he Come Over a Few Days Ago? I'm his niece, I want to Come Over to See him."
"Ah... Mr. Haga," the Receptionist at the Front Desk hesitated for a moment, "He is here, that's right. Let me Call and Ask."
"Thank you."
Setara Renxi was Expecting the Receptionist at the Front Desk to Call, but the Phone kept ringing without being answered.
"Indeed..." The Receptionist at the Front Desk sweated a little, and smiled, "He should still be arguing with Miss Akiba."
"Arguing?" Setara Renxi was surprised.
"Yes, it started two days ago," the Receptionist at the Front Desk paused, "Ah... it can't be Said to be arguing, just some Difference..."
"Which Floor are they on?" Haibara Ai asked.
"They are on the Third Floor," the Receptionist at the Front Desk turned her Head to Look at the Wall Clock on the Wall behind her, "At this Time... probably in the Music Room."
Haibara Ai looked up at Setara Renxi, "I'll take you to the Third Floor first, and then go to the Sixth Floor."
"Thank you!" Setara Renxi smiled.
"I'll Say something to my Older Brother." Haibara Ai took out her Mobile Phone and sent an Email to Chi Feichei.
[I've arrived, Come to the Third Floor to See the cute Girl!]
The two of them led the Horse into the Elevator.
Haibara Ai watched the Elevator Door close, Realized that Setara Renxi Said her Uncle was Coming Over to deliver Sheet Music, and Speak Out to ask, "Is your Uncle a composer?"
"Ah, that's right," Setara Renxi Nodded, "But his Temper has always been very good. I have never Seen him argue with anyone..."
Haibara Ai imagined a smiling, slightly chubby Middle-Aged Man...
The Third Floor arrived quickly, and the Elevator Door opened.
The two of them didn't spend much Time finding Haga Kyosuke and Reiko Akiba, Because these two weren't in the Music Room, but were sitting on the Sofa in the Rest Lobby Outside.
Reiko Akiba, dressed in black and white Sportswear, slapped a Sheet Music on top, arms crossed, "Si la si."
Haga Kyosuke shook his Head, repeating slowly, "Si... la si so."
Reiko Akiba frowned, "Si la si so so."
Haga Kyosuke was Silent for a moment, "So mi?"
Odagiri Toshiya was sitting on the other side of the Sofa, with a Weird Expression of pain and Joy. Hearing the Elevator Door open, he immediately turned his Head to Look Over.
Haibara Ai led the Horse forward and asked in Doubt, "Are you guys arguing using Cipher?"
Haga Kyosuke and Reiko Akiba looked up, and after Seeing Mikadzuki, their Gaze instantly Be Confused.
"No, these two are helping to Adjust some Sheet Music," Odagiri Toshiya explained Smilingly, "This Mr. Haga and Miss Akiba both have perfect pitch. They happened to meet a Few Days Ago, and Miss Akiba was helping the Company's composer Adjust Sheet Music. Mr. Haga heard it and offered some Opinions..."
Haibara Ai took off her Hat and Look Towards the pile of Sheet Music Manuscript Paper on the Table, "And then got into a competition?"
"Ai, you should Thank You us. This is some Draft from your Company, if it's revised well, it might Make Money," Reiko Akiba's Mood was actually very good, and she Teasingly Said, "When your Older Brother Makes Money, he can buy you delicious food."
Haibara Ai's Expression was Calm, "Thank You."
Reiko Akiba: "..."
Not Family, not enter Family Door.
"Older Brother?" Haga Kyosuke was Curious.
Odagiri Toshiya Said vaguely, "He is a Shareholder of our Company."
"But, Ai, why did you bring a Horse Over?" Reiko Akiba asked.
"My Older Brother Said it's okay to bring it Direct..." Haibara Ai Look Towards Odagiri Toshiya, but found that Odagiri Toshiya's Face instantly froze.
"Oh?" Reiko Akiba turned sideways, looking at Odagiri Toshiya with a smile that was not a smile, "It Seems Chairman Odagiri just Said this morning that he hasn't Come Over for a long Time?"
"This..." Odagiri Toshiya sweated a little, "He has Matters Upstairs, it's not that I wanted to hide it from you, it's that he Said he didn't want to be disturbed, and even Coming Over to the Company, he came in through the Back Door."
"Then when will he be done?" Reiko Akiba asked, and Seeing Haga Kyosuke's puzzled Face, she smiled, "Ai's Older Brother is THK's H!"
Haga Kyosuke didn't Realize, and repeated in Doubt, "THK's H?"
Setara Renxi's Eyes lit up, and she stepped forward two steps and asked, "Is it H who wrote many Songs for Miss Cang Mu?"
"That's right," Reiko Akiba smiled, "But keep it Confidentiality, he doesn't like Others to Destruction his peaceful Life."
"So, it's that mysterious H..." A light flashed in Haga Kyosuke's Eyes, and he also laughed, but as he laughed, the smile gradually carried a hint of Doubt, "Renxi, when did you Come?"
Setara Renxi was helpless and Grievance, "Uncle, I've been standing here for a long Time."
Is she so lacking in Sense of Presence?
P.S.: Add more for Lord Meng, Bei Ming Jingchu!
P.S.
(End of Chapter)
