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Chapter 1055: Will Be Kicked Flying
Two minutes later, Mori Kogoro got up.
It was snowing heavily outside again. Inside the room, A Group of People sat around the Table, listening to Harumi Fukatsu talk about the Matters.
"Five years ago, when I was a junior in college, a Classmate was accused of selling Banned Drugs at School. Although she vehemently denied it, Banned Drugs were found in the Changing Room. To prove her innocence, she jumped from the Building Top at School and died just like that..."
"Her Name was Sakurako Suzuka, the Senior I mentioned Under the Kimono Sleeve Cherry Tree who loved Cherry Blossom and had a kind personality."
Harumi Fukatsu looked sad. She looked up at Mori Kogoro, "My Senior absolutely couldn't have been selling Banned Drugs at School. I knew her too well! Mr. Mouri, I Request you, I Request you to re-investigate this Matter, I Request you!"
Mori Kogoro was a little troubled, "You Say this Matter happened five years ago, right? It's been so long, and there are no other Clues..."
"Actually, there was also a Rumor at This Time that the mastermind was someone else, but the Fathers of these Two People were both local Influential Persons," Harumi Fukatsu Looked at Chi Feichei, who was sitting Beside her calmly, "So no one at School dared to accuse them at all..."
"Just Say So, don't Look at me," Chi Feichei spoke out Directly, "It has nothing to do with me."
Harumi Fukatsu broke out in a Sweat and quickly said, "No, it's Asuka Shibasaki and Ema Anzai. They Seemingly know you..."
"Many People know Brother Hichiji, but unfortunately, he doesn't know them," Haibara Ai said.
"That's right, I Guess they met at some Banquet Hall," Mori Kogoro pressed, "What about those Two People...?"
"Asuka is Congressman Shibasaki's Daughter, and Ema Anzai is the Daughter of the President of Anzai Global, a large Construction Company," Harumi Fukatsu Looked at Mori Kogoro, "Those Two People often had Conflict with Sakurako, who had a strong Sense of Justice. Please, you must Help, Mr. Mouri!"
Seeing Harumi Fukatsu's earnestness, Mori Kogoro Considered for A Bit and agreed, "I Understand! Don't worry, I will definitely do my best."
Harumi Fukatsu bowed happily, "Thank You, Mr. Mouri!"
Mouri Ran sighed A Bit, "Miss Harumi, you must have really liked this Senior Suzuka, right?"
"My Parents passed away when I was Little, and my Uncle and Aunt raised me," Harumi Fukatsu's Expression softened as she explained, "Sakurako's Papa Mama also died in a Fire, so she always took special care of me."
"Sorry," Mouri Ran apologized, "for making you remember sad Matters."
"It's Nothing," Harumi Fukatsu shook her Head and added, "By the Way, I'm going to the Open-air Hot Spring for a bath in a while. Do you want to Go Together?"
"Okay!" Mouri Ran agreed Smilingly and Turned Head to ask the others, "Let's Go Together. The Hot Spring should be empty at This Time and very quiet. We'll take a bath and then come back to Rest!"
No one objected. However, when they went Out, Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei's Indifferent Face, ran to the Front to block his path, raised her Hands, and said with a serious Face, "Brother Hichiji, carry me!"
Conan stumbled, almost falling on the Flat Ground.
Hey, hey, Haibara is Actually Acting Cute like this...
Chi Feichei squatted down and picked up Haibara Ai.
Conan Suddenly had A Bit of an Idea. He Looked Towards Mouri Ran, showing a pitiful Expression, and Reached Out, "Sister Ran, I want to be carried too!"
Haibara Ai glanced at Conan, her Gaze containing hidden disdain.
It was Normal for her to ask her Older Brother to carry or back her, but Kudo is Actually Acting Cute and asking his Girlfriend to carry him. Don't you Think that's Wrong?
Moreover, there was a Reason why she asked Brother Hichiji to carry her. It was Completely Different from Kudo, who was Acting Cute and trying to take advantage of his Girlfriend.
The Yukata isn't thick. You can tell just by Thinking that Girls are at a disadvantage... Kudo is such an LSP!
After being picked up, Conan also sensed that they were too close. His Face gradually turned red, and he felt A Bit uneasy.
If Ran knew that 'Conan = Kudo Shinichi', he would definitely be beaten to death... definitely...
Chi Feichei and Feichi Looked at Conan.
If the Famous Detective's Identity were exposed, he would definitely be kicked flying by the embarrassed and angry Ran... definitely...
Mori Kogoro glanced at the Two People being carried, his Eyes filled with undisguised disdain, "Taking Two Kids Out is just Troublesome. Can't you walk by yourselves?"
"It's Nothing," Mouri Ran said Smilingly, "It's not far from here to the Open-air Hot Spring on the Mountain."
Harumi Fukatsu chuckled and said enviously, "If I had Younger Brothers or Younger Sisters, I would definitely want to carry them wherever I went!"
A Group of People Turned Around and headed towards the Open-air Hot Spring.
"Ai, is there anything you want to Say to me?" Chi Feichei asked Directly.
"Oh?" Haibara Ai's Tone was Leisurely and slightly annoying, "Can't I ask you to carry me if there's Nothing?"
"No," Chi Feichei said with an Indifferent Face, "As long as you're Happy."
Mouri Ran: "..."
When Brother Hichiji says 'As long as you're Happy' like that, it feels very provocative.
Harumi Fukatsu: "..."
It looks like they're about to argue.
Did she Think Wrongly? Do Brother and Sister argue more often?
"It's Because of the Matters during the Daytime," Haibara Ai's Expression didn't change, "After you changed into your Kimono, you were Just Like a God Statue with no Body Temperature. I wanted to Confirm if you were still alive."
"Maybe you're not used to seeing it," Chi Feichei wasn't sure if it was the Three-No Golden Finger acting up, so he found a Reason for the others, "Initially, you didn't cling to me either."
Haibara Ai lowered her Gaze and Thought for A Bit.
Makes Sense. Initially, she felt that Chi Feichei emitted an Aura of 'Don't come near strangers', 'Stay away from me, or I'll kill you', 'Hidden Dangerous Creature', and 'I'm not familiar with you, I don't want to talk to you'. He was someone difficult to Get Along With.
She wasn't the only one who felt this way. Uncle Mori used to not even dare to Joke with his Disciple Kuroki Jiro. The Children also acted like Rats seeing a Cat when facing Chi Feichei, each one more well-behaved than the last. Others were much more serious than her, but as they spent Time together, everyone got used to it and Subconsciously became Immune to the sense of distance Chi Feichei gave off.
This Time, Chi Feichei Suddenly changed into Clothes with a different Style than usual. It was Possible that it made them feel 'Unfamiliar'. Coupled with the white color eliminating the feeling of 'Danger' and enhancing the sense of distance, that was also Possible.
Conan Pondered for A Bit and also felt that this explanation was very reasonable.
It's Just Like someone who always had Long Hair Suddenly cutting it short. Strangers don't Think there's anything Weird about it, but when you Look at Yourself, something just feels Wrong everywhere. Acquaintances will also feel 'Novel' and 'Unfamiliar'.
"Don't let your guard down," Mouri Ran's Expression was firm, "I still Think we should be Careful of the Kimono Sleeve Deity!"
Conan didn't refute, but he didn't agree in his Heart. The Two Cursed Paper Dolls might not be targeting Chi Feichei and Haibara, but rather Asuka Shibasaki and Ema Anzai...
"Huh? Mr. Mouri, Mr. Chi," Eri Akachi walked over from the Front wearing a Yukata and holding a Towel, and Greeted them, "Are you going for a bath?"
"Teacher Eri, are you going for a bath too?" Mouri Ran asked.
"Uh-huh, I Suddenly felt a little Cold," Eri Akachi smiled, "I just took a quick bath."
"Then how about we have a couple of drinks to warm up after I finish my bath?" Mori Kogoro Invited.
"Sorry," Eri Akachi smiled apologetically, "I still have Work to finish."
After saying goodbye to Eri Akachi, A Group of People arrived Outside the Open-air Hot Spring.
Chi Feichei put down Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran also put down Conan. The Two People separated at the Entrance of Men's and Women's Baths.
Feichi was prevented from entering the Water, so while Chi Feichei was bathing, it coiled around Chi Feichei's Neck in Circles to keep warm.
The Sound of Water splashed loudly Next Door.
Mori Kogoro leaned lazily against a Rock, "Why is it so noisy Next Door..."
Feichi raised its Head and Looked, "Master, there's only one Person lying in the Water Next Door. It feels Wrong."
Chi Feichei continued to lean against the Rock, lost in Thought.
Isn't it just a Corpse? It's very Normal.
After entering the Water, Conan Looked Towards Chi Feichei, paused for A Bit, waded to Chi Feichei's Front, and Looked at a Long Scar on Chi Feichei's Left Hand Arm, "Brother Chi, did your Arm get Injured Before? I've never seen this Scar Before."
Chi Feichei lowered his Gaze and took a Glance, "Recently when I was Packing Up at Home, I accidentally got cut."
That was left from when he cut open his Arm Last Time. It had Recovered well, but Because it hadn't been long since it healed and he soaked in Hot Water, a Red Mark naturally appeared.
Actually, this Body had more than just one or two large and small Injuries. There were some that he got scratched by at some unknown Time many years ago, some from when he was mischievous as a Child and accidentally fell and bumped himself, and some that the Original Consciousness cut himself with two years ago. After he came here, during the Time he visited the Kano Family, he also Intentionally let the falling Sword cut his Arm. Since he didn't have a Scarring Constitution and the Wound was Handled well Afterwards, most of the Injuries were no longer visible. Only the Marks left in the past year were still there.
With Conan saying 'I've never seen this Before', he didn't know whether to praise Conan for paying Attention to his Surroundings and having strong Observation Skills, or to Say that Conan had a Pitfall in his Mind.
Does Conan remember how many Injury Marks he has on his Body? Or is it Because this one is too Obvious?
In short, having a Keen Person Beside you is not a Good Deed. In the future, when running Organization Missions or collecting Bounty, it's best not to get 'suspicious Injuries'. Guard against Fire, Guard against Thieves, and Guard against Conan.
You need to be Calm and Calmness to Deal With it.
Mori Kogoro's Attention was attracted by the Dialogue between the Two People. He raised his Eyes and Looked at Chi Feichei's Forearm, "It looks like it was quite a deep cut. You should be a little more Careful when Packing Up at Home. Before, Ran put a Glass Jar on the Cabinet, and I almost smashed my Head when I took Things out..."
Conan paid Attention to the Trace on Chi Feichei's Arm for a Glance and didn't pay any more Attention.
Looking at the Appearance of the Scar, it had Recovered well, but it still left such a Obvious Trace, which Indicate that the cut was indeed quite deep. Moreover, although it was on the outer side of the Arm, the Wound was a Straight Line and parallel to the Arm's Lines. From a rough Observation of the Scar Mark, it wasn't deeper on one side than the other.
He couldn't imagine how it was left, Because if he accidentally got cut by a Knife while Packing Things, the Wound should be slanted in the Direction the Arm was moving at the Time, and the depth would also be different.
Of course, it's also Possible that when he exerted outward force with his forearm, he hit something with a sharp, long blade, causing the blade to cut Directly and deeply into it, which would cause this kind of Injury...
He hadn't forgotten that Chi Feichei hadn't received the Recovery Report from Aoyama Fourth Hospital yet. It was only Natural to Pay Attention to such a deep Injury on his Body, lest Chi Feichei's Depression Relapse and he cut himself twice without them noticing. However, Chi Feichei's Attitude towards them was Calm and frank and open, and he didn't Intentionally Conceal or Cover-up, so it seemed like he was overthinking it.
Uh-huh... Suicide wouldn't involve cutting the forearm parallel to the Arm's Lines; it's usually a horizontal cut on the Wrist. Moreover, if you cut yourself, the force from the Right Hand moving Downwards would make the Wound deeper on one side than the other. This Possibility is excluded.
Then it's Nothing.
It should be that Chi Feichei accidentally hit his Arm on some kind of Weird Dangerous Item. This Fellow is really too Careless. Just Thinking about it makes him feel the Pain.
Conan completed a small Reasoning with an Answer that wasn't entirely certain, directed at the new Injury on Chi Feichei's Arm, passing the Boring bathing Time.
Children should preferably not bathe for more than fifteen minutes. After Conan got out of the Water, Chi Feichei and Mori Kogoro didn't stay much longer either. They went to the Changing Room to change Clothes and went to the Entertainment Room Under the Cliff to Rest.
As soon as they entered the Entertainment Room, a Ping Pong Ball flew over.
Chi Feichei entered the Door and Reached Out to Catch the flying Ping Pong Ball.
Conan Looked and found that Mouri Ran, Harumi Fukatsu, and Haibara Ai were all there, "Sister Ran, you finished bathing and came down so quickly?"
"Not yet," Mouri Ran's Yukata Sleeve was rolled up to her shoulder, and she was still holding a Racket in her Hand, explaining, "The Bathhouse was booked by someone, we haven't even bathed yet."
Conan saw that Harumi Fukatsu was wearing Glasses and turned into a Problem Child again, "Huh? So Miss Harumi is also Nearsightedness?"
Harumi Fukatsu was a little Sorry, "Yes, I was wearing Contact Lenses Before and forgot to take them off. I just went back to take them off."
"By the Way, Brother Hichiji, can you play Ping Pong Ball?" Mouri Ran said excitedly, "Ai doesn't want to play with us, and Father can't. If you play, we can take turns. How about the loser gets off the Table?"
Chi Feichei Nodded and moved Aside, "You go first."
It was rare to have a Ping Pong Table here. He wanted to play, but he had Pessimism about Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu's Technology. He would Check first and decide whether to go easy on them based on their Ability.
"Okay!" Mouri Ran stood at the Table Front. After Harumi Fukatsu stood on the opposite side, she served with a serious Face, "Watch the Ball!"
"Clap! Clap! Clap!..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
He wanted to take back what he said Before. He couldn't Say 'Pessimism about Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu's Technology'. He could Say that this was Completely the average Level of Elementary School Students in his Previous Life.
You also have to remove the half who have Talent and are at a higher Level. Average the rest with Children who can't play Ping Pong Ball, and that's pretty much this kind of 'average'.
It was Obvious that these Two People were not Be Good At playing Ping Pong Ball. It seemed a little like bullying a Newbie...
The Problem was how to go easy later? Even if he just served casually, Mouri Ran might not be able to Catch it...
If he gave up using a Racket and used something else to hit the Ball, it would seem a little insulting...
Should he go back on his word and not play? But he just agreed, and it wouldn't be Good not to play even one game...
While Chi Feichei was struggling, Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu finished what Chi Feichei saw as 'Rookie pecking at each other'.
"I won," Mouri Ran Turned Head and said Smilingly to Chi Feichei, "Brother Hichiji, it's your turn!"
Haibara Ai sat on the Ping Pong Table Next to them. She hadn't seen Chi Feichei play Ping Pong Ball Before and felt a little Expectation in her Heart. She Reached Out to help Chi Feichei roll up his loose Yukata Sleeve.
But just as she rolled it up halfway, Haibara Ai's Hand was pressed down by Chi Feichei.
"Insider."
Chi Feichei said in a low Voice, Handed Feichi to Haibara Ai, Received the Ping Pong Paddle that Harumi Fukatsu Handed Over To him, and walked to the Table.
Haibara Ai: "?"
Insider? What does that Intention?
Did Brother Hichiji Say that to her?
(End of Chapter)
Two minutes later, Mori Kogoro got up.
It was snowing heavily outside again. Inside the room, A Group of People sat around the Table, listening to Harumi Fukatsu talk about the Matters.
"Five years ago, when I was a junior in college, a Classmate was accused of selling Banned Drugs at School. Although she vehemently denied it, Banned Drugs were found in the Changing Room. To prove her innocence, she jumped from the Building Top at School and died just like that..."
"Her Name was Sakurako Suzuka, the Senior I mentioned Under the Kimono Sleeve Cherry Tree who loved Cherry Blossom and had a kind personality."
Harumi Fukatsu looked sad. She looked up at Mori Kogoro, "My Senior absolutely couldn't have been selling Banned Drugs at School. I knew her too well! Mr. Mouri, I Request you, I Request you to re-investigate this Matter, I Request you!"
Mori Kogoro was a little troubled, "You Say this Matter happened five years ago, right? It's been so long, and there are no other Clues..."
"Actually, there was also a Rumor at This Time that the mastermind was someone else, but the Fathers of these Two People were both local Influential Persons," Harumi Fukatsu Looked at Chi Feichei, who was sitting Beside her calmly, "So no one at School dared to accuse them at all..."
"Just Say So, don't Look at me," Chi Feichei spoke out Directly, "It has nothing to do with me."
Harumi Fukatsu broke out in a Sweat and quickly said, "No, it's Asuka Shibasaki and Ema Anzai. They Seemingly know you..."
"Many People know Brother Hichiji, but unfortunately, he doesn't know them," Haibara Ai said.
"That's right, I Guess they met at some Banquet Hall," Mori Kogoro pressed, "What about those Two People...?"
"Asuka is Congressman Shibasaki's Daughter, and Ema Anzai is the Daughter of the President of Anzai Global, a large Construction Company," Harumi Fukatsu Looked at Mori Kogoro, "Those Two People often had Conflict with Sakurako, who had a strong Sense of Justice. Please, you must Help, Mr. Mouri!"
Seeing Harumi Fukatsu's earnestness, Mori Kogoro Considered for A Bit and agreed, "I Understand! Don't worry, I will definitely do my best."
Harumi Fukatsu bowed happily, "Thank You, Mr. Mouri!"
Mouri Ran sighed A Bit, "Miss Harumi, you must have really liked this Senior Suzuka, right?"
"My Parents passed away when I was Little, and my Uncle and Aunt raised me," Harumi Fukatsu's Expression softened as she explained, "Sakurako's Papa Mama also died in a Fire, so she always took special care of me."
"Sorry," Mouri Ran apologized, "for making you remember sad Matters."
"It's Nothing," Harumi Fukatsu shook her Head and added, "By the Way, I'm going to the Open-air Hot Spring for a bath in a while. Do you want to Go Together?"
"Okay!" Mouri Ran agreed Smilingly and Turned Head to ask the others, "Let's Go Together. The Hot Spring should be empty at This Time and very quiet. We'll take a bath and then come back to Rest!"
No one objected. However, when they went Out, Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei's Indifferent Face, ran to the Front to block his path, raised her Hands, and said with a serious Face, "Brother Hichiji, carry me!"
Conan stumbled, almost falling on the Flat Ground.
Hey, hey, Haibara is Actually Acting Cute like this...
Chi Feichei squatted down and picked up Haibara Ai.
Conan Suddenly had A Bit of an Idea. He Looked Towards Mouri Ran, showing a pitiful Expression, and Reached Out, "Sister Ran, I want to be carried too!"
Haibara Ai glanced at Conan, her Gaze containing hidden disdain.
It was Normal for her to ask her Older Brother to carry or back her, but Kudo is Actually Acting Cute and asking his Girlfriend to carry him. Don't you Think that's Wrong?
Moreover, there was a Reason why she asked Brother Hichiji to carry her. It was Completely Different from Kudo, who was Acting Cute and trying to take advantage of his Girlfriend.
The Yukata isn't thick. You can tell just by Thinking that Girls are at a disadvantage... Kudo is such an LSP!
After being picked up, Conan also sensed that they were too close. His Face gradually turned red, and he felt A Bit uneasy.
If Ran knew that 'Conan = Kudo Shinichi', he would definitely be beaten to death... definitely...
Chi Feichei and Feichi Looked at Conan.
If the Famous Detective's Identity were exposed, he would definitely be kicked flying by the embarrassed and angry Ran... definitely...
Mori Kogoro glanced at the Two People being carried, his Eyes filled with undisguised disdain, "Taking Two Kids Out is just Troublesome. Can't you walk by yourselves?"
"It's Nothing," Mouri Ran said Smilingly, "It's not far from here to the Open-air Hot Spring on the Mountain."
Harumi Fukatsu chuckled and said enviously, "If I had Younger Brothers or Younger Sisters, I would definitely want to carry them wherever I went!"
A Group of People Turned Around and headed towards the Open-air Hot Spring.
"Ai, is there anything you want to Say to me?" Chi Feichei asked Directly.
"Oh?" Haibara Ai's Tone was Leisurely and slightly annoying, "Can't I ask you to carry me if there's Nothing?"
"No," Chi Feichei said with an Indifferent Face, "As long as you're Happy."
Mouri Ran: "..."
When Brother Hichiji says 'As long as you're Happy' like that, it feels very provocative.
Harumi Fukatsu: "..."
It looks like they're about to argue.
Did she Think Wrongly? Do Brother and Sister argue more often?
"It's Because of the Matters during the Daytime," Haibara Ai's Expression didn't change, "After you changed into your Kimono, you were Just Like a God Statue with no Body Temperature. I wanted to Confirm if you were still alive."
"Maybe you're not used to seeing it," Chi Feichei wasn't sure if it was the Three-No Golden Finger acting up, so he found a Reason for the others, "Initially, you didn't cling to me either."
Haibara Ai lowered her Gaze and Thought for A Bit.
Makes Sense. Initially, she felt that Chi Feichei emitted an Aura of 'Don't come near strangers', 'Stay away from me, or I'll kill you', 'Hidden Dangerous Creature', and 'I'm not familiar with you, I don't want to talk to you'. He was someone difficult to Get Along With.
She wasn't the only one who felt this way. Uncle Mori used to not even dare to Joke with his Disciple Kuroki Jiro. The Children also acted like Rats seeing a Cat when facing Chi Feichei, each one more well-behaved than the last. Others were much more serious than her, but as they spent Time together, everyone got used to it and Subconsciously became Immune to the sense of distance Chi Feichei gave off.
This Time, Chi Feichei Suddenly changed into Clothes with a different Style than usual. It was Possible that it made them feel 'Unfamiliar'. Coupled with the white color eliminating the feeling of 'Danger' and enhancing the sense of distance, that was also Possible.
Conan Pondered for A Bit and also felt that this explanation was very reasonable.
It's Just Like someone who always had Long Hair Suddenly cutting it short. Strangers don't Think there's anything Weird about it, but when you Look at Yourself, something just feels Wrong everywhere. Acquaintances will also feel 'Novel' and 'Unfamiliar'.
"Don't let your guard down," Mouri Ran's Expression was firm, "I still Think we should be Careful of the Kimono Sleeve Deity!"
Conan didn't refute, but he didn't agree in his Heart. The Two Cursed Paper Dolls might not be targeting Chi Feichei and Haibara, but rather Asuka Shibasaki and Ema Anzai...
"Huh? Mr. Mouri, Mr. Chi," Eri Akachi walked over from the Front wearing a Yukata and holding a Towel, and Greeted them, "Are you going for a bath?"
"Teacher Eri, are you going for a bath too?" Mouri Ran asked.
"Uh-huh, I Suddenly felt a little Cold," Eri Akachi smiled, "I just took a quick bath."
"Then how about we have a couple of drinks to warm up after I finish my bath?" Mori Kogoro Invited.
"Sorry," Eri Akachi smiled apologetically, "I still have Work to finish."
After saying goodbye to Eri Akachi, A Group of People arrived Outside the Open-air Hot Spring.
Chi Feichei put down Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran also put down Conan. The Two People separated at the Entrance of Men's and Women's Baths.
Feichi was prevented from entering the Water, so while Chi Feichei was bathing, it coiled around Chi Feichei's Neck in Circles to keep warm.
The Sound of Water splashed loudly Next Door.
Mori Kogoro leaned lazily against a Rock, "Why is it so noisy Next Door..."
Feichi raised its Head and Looked, "Master, there's only one Person lying in the Water Next Door. It feels Wrong."
Chi Feichei continued to lean against the Rock, lost in Thought.
Isn't it just a Corpse? It's very Normal.
After entering the Water, Conan Looked Towards Chi Feichei, paused for A Bit, waded to Chi Feichei's Front, and Looked at a Long Scar on Chi Feichei's Left Hand Arm, "Brother Chi, did your Arm get Injured Before? I've never seen this Scar Before."
Chi Feichei lowered his Gaze and took a Glance, "Recently when I was Packing Up at Home, I accidentally got cut."
That was left from when he cut open his Arm Last Time. It had Recovered well, but Because it hadn't been long since it healed and he soaked in Hot Water, a Red Mark naturally appeared.
Actually, this Body had more than just one or two large and small Injuries. There were some that he got scratched by at some unknown Time many years ago, some from when he was mischievous as a Child and accidentally fell and bumped himself, and some that the Original Consciousness cut himself with two years ago. After he came here, during the Time he visited the Kano Family, he also Intentionally let the falling Sword cut his Arm. Since he didn't have a Scarring Constitution and the Wound was Handled well Afterwards, most of the Injuries were no longer visible. Only the Marks left in the past year were still there.
With Conan saying 'I've never seen this Before', he didn't know whether to praise Conan for paying Attention to his Surroundings and having strong Observation Skills, or to Say that Conan had a Pitfall in his Mind.
Does Conan remember how many Injury Marks he has on his Body? Or is it Because this one is too Obvious?
In short, having a Keen Person Beside you is not a Good Deed. In the future, when running Organization Missions or collecting Bounty, it's best not to get 'suspicious Injuries'. Guard against Fire, Guard against Thieves, and Guard against Conan.
You need to be Calm and Calmness to Deal With it.
Mori Kogoro's Attention was attracted by the Dialogue between the Two People. He raised his Eyes and Looked at Chi Feichei's Forearm, "It looks like it was quite a deep cut. You should be a little more Careful when Packing Up at Home. Before, Ran put a Glass Jar on the Cabinet, and I almost smashed my Head when I took Things out..."
Conan paid Attention to the Trace on Chi Feichei's Arm for a Glance and didn't pay any more Attention.
Looking at the Appearance of the Scar, it had Recovered well, but it still left such a Obvious Trace, which Indicate that the cut was indeed quite deep. Moreover, although it was on the outer side of the Arm, the Wound was a Straight Line and parallel to the Arm's Lines. From a rough Observation of the Scar Mark, it wasn't deeper on one side than the other.
He couldn't imagine how it was left, Because if he accidentally got cut by a Knife while Packing Things, the Wound should be slanted in the Direction the Arm was moving at the Time, and the depth would also be different.
Of course, it's also Possible that when he exerted outward force with his forearm, he hit something with a sharp, long blade, causing the blade to cut Directly and deeply into it, which would cause this kind of Injury...
He hadn't forgotten that Chi Feichei hadn't received the Recovery Report from Aoyama Fourth Hospital yet. It was only Natural to Pay Attention to such a deep Injury on his Body, lest Chi Feichei's Depression Relapse and he cut himself twice without them noticing. However, Chi Feichei's Attitude towards them was Calm and frank and open, and he didn't Intentionally Conceal or Cover-up, so it seemed like he was overthinking it.
Uh-huh... Suicide wouldn't involve cutting the forearm parallel to the Arm's Lines; it's usually a horizontal cut on the Wrist. Moreover, if you cut yourself, the force from the Right Hand moving Downwards would make the Wound deeper on one side than the other. This Possibility is excluded.
Then it's Nothing.
It should be that Chi Feichei accidentally hit his Arm on some kind of Weird Dangerous Item. This Fellow is really too Careless. Just Thinking about it makes him feel the Pain.
Conan completed a small Reasoning with an Answer that wasn't entirely certain, directed at the new Injury on Chi Feichei's Arm, passing the Boring bathing Time.
Children should preferably not bathe for more than fifteen minutes. After Conan got out of the Water, Chi Feichei and Mori Kogoro didn't stay much longer either. They went to the Changing Room to change Clothes and went to the Entertainment Room Under the Cliff to Rest.
As soon as they entered the Entertainment Room, a Ping Pong Ball flew over.
Chi Feichei entered the Door and Reached Out to Catch the flying Ping Pong Ball.
Conan Looked and found that Mouri Ran, Harumi Fukatsu, and Haibara Ai were all there, "Sister Ran, you finished bathing and came down so quickly?"
"Not yet," Mouri Ran's Yukata Sleeve was rolled up to her shoulder, and she was still holding a Racket in her Hand, explaining, "The Bathhouse was booked by someone, we haven't even bathed yet."
Conan saw that Harumi Fukatsu was wearing Glasses and turned into a Problem Child again, "Huh? So Miss Harumi is also Nearsightedness?"
Harumi Fukatsu was a little Sorry, "Yes, I was wearing Contact Lenses Before and forgot to take them off. I just went back to take them off."
"By the Way, Brother Hichiji, can you play Ping Pong Ball?" Mouri Ran said excitedly, "Ai doesn't want to play with us, and Father can't. If you play, we can take turns. How about the loser gets off the Table?"
Chi Feichei Nodded and moved Aside, "You go first."
It was rare to have a Ping Pong Table here. He wanted to play, but he had Pessimism about Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu's Technology. He would Check first and decide whether to go easy on them based on their Ability.
"Okay!" Mouri Ran stood at the Table Front. After Harumi Fukatsu stood on the opposite side, she served with a serious Face, "Watch the Ball!"
"Clap! Clap! Clap!..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
He wanted to take back what he said Before. He couldn't Say 'Pessimism about Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu's Technology'. He could Say that this was Completely the average Level of Elementary School Students in his Previous Life.
You also have to remove the half who have Talent and are at a higher Level. Average the rest with Children who can't play Ping Pong Ball, and that's pretty much this kind of 'average'.
It was Obvious that these Two People were not Be Good At playing Ping Pong Ball. It seemed a little like bullying a Newbie...
The Problem was how to go easy later? Even if he just served casually, Mouri Ran might not be able to Catch it...
If he gave up using a Racket and used something else to hit the Ball, it would seem a little insulting...
Should he go back on his word and not play? But he just agreed, and it wouldn't be Good not to play even one game...
While Chi Feichei was struggling, Mouri Ran and Harumi Fukatsu finished what Chi Feichei saw as 'Rookie pecking at each other'.
"I won," Mouri Ran Turned Head and said Smilingly to Chi Feichei, "Brother Hichiji, it's your turn!"
Haibara Ai sat on the Ping Pong Table Next to them. She hadn't seen Chi Feichei play Ping Pong Ball Before and felt a little Expectation in her Heart. She Reached Out to help Chi Feichei roll up his loose Yukata Sleeve.
But just as she rolled it up halfway, Haibara Ai's Hand was pressed down by Chi Feichei.
"Insider."
Chi Feichei said in a low Voice, Handed Feichi to Haibara Ai, Received the Ping Pong Paddle that Harumi Fukatsu Handed Over To him, and walked to the Table.
Haibara Ai: "?"
Insider? What does that Intention?
Did Brother Hichiji Say that to her?
(End of Chapter)
