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"Just as Conan was about to move further away, Oki Iwamatsu, seemingly oblivious to the anger on Tokiwa Mio's face, stared at the brooch beneath Tokiwa Mio's collar, sizing it up. "Hmm? This brooch is quite special. Did your sweetheart give it to you?"
"No," Tokiwa Mio said, using her hand to shield the brooch. "I picked it out myself."
"Mio!" Tokiwa Mio's Teacher, the Japan Painter Kisaragi Homare, stepped forward with a sullen face. "I'm going to head back first!"
"Ah," Tokiwa Mio said quickly, "Then I'll see you downstairs..."
"Never mind!" Kisaragi Homare walked towards the Sightseeing Elevator with a sour face.
Mori Kogoro watched Tokiwa Mio chase after him and said in a low voice, "He doesn't look too happy..."
Beside him, Kazama Hidehiko said, "Miss Mio bought Mr. Kisaragi's painting and then sold it at a high price, so he's a little unhappy."
Hey hey...
Conan was speechless and silent.
What's wrong with these people?
Kazama Hidehiko was a disciple of Moriya Teiji, the Designer who had once bombed a Building and even tried to kill him. Although Kazama Hidehiko said he wasn't that kind of fanatic, Conan still felt a little uneasy.
Councilor Oki Iwamatsu was drinking liquor in broad daylight, forcing a smile at Chi Feichei while Teasing him behind his back, and seemed to have ulterior motives towards Tokiwa Mio.
Japan Master Kisaragi Homare's Relationship with Tokiwa Mio also seemed a bit strained...
Every time he complained that nothing good happened after summoning Chi Feichei, he wondered if it was really okay for these people to be together.
"Ah! Chocolate!" Over at the Observation Window, Genta looked at the Things in Yuan Jiaming's hand and exclaimed, drawing everyone else's attention.
"You guys found out," Yuan Jiaming said, squatting down and smiling as he distributed Chocolate to the three Children surrounding him. "Then I'll give them to you!"
Tokiwa Mio had already turned back from the Sightseeing Staircase and said with a smile, "Although he's a Genius Program Designer, he can be quite Child-like sometimes."
"That's how you design interesting Game!" Doctor Agasa said with a smile.
Over there, Yuan Jiaming was squatting down and talking to the three Children.
"Right now, I'm brainstorming a new Game Software. If you don't mind, I'd like to Listen To your Opinion!"
"Is it a Game?"
"Okay!"
The three Children happily agreed.
"I live in Shuangbao Town."
"We live in Beika Town."
"That's quite close, the Bus will get you there quickly!" Yuan Jiaming invited with a smile. "Then why don't you Children come to my Home to play next Weekend?"
Watching Yuan Jiaming interact with the Children over there, Conan nodded to himself. Thankfully, there was still one Person here who wasn't so Weird.
Chi Feichei watched Yuan Jiaming draw a Map for a Group of Children, and his heart gradually turned ice-cold.
This Fellow...
Knowing full well that what he was doing would lead to death if the Organization found out, knowing that Gin would come knocking on his Door sooner or later, he still invited a Group of Child he had just met to visit his Home.
Did he think that with Child present, the People from the Organization wouldn't act recklessly? Or did he want to use Child as a cover, to have Child secretly smuggle out some Things?
In any case, inviting Child to his Home at this juncture, Yuan Jiaming's Purpose was certainly worth considering.
He hadn't remembered this Detail before, but now realizing that Yuan Jiaming intended to Pitfall the Child he knew, he suddenly didn't want to bother making 'Arrangement' for Yuan Jiaming.
Taking advantage of everyone else's inattention, Haibara Ai Turn Around and went to the Observation Window on the other side.
Mouri Ran noticed and bent down, asking with concern, "Ai, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Haibara Ai walked over there by herself.
Mouri Ran was about to follow when Mitsuhiko called out to her.
"Sister Ran," Mitsuhiko said in a low voice, "I have something I want to Discussing with you. Could we arrange a time to meet Tomorrow?"
Mouri Ran was Doubtful, but she nodded and agreed, "Okay."
Mitsuhiko bowed to Mouri Ran. "Then I'll let you know the Time and Location later."
As soon as Mitsuhiko left, Ayumi went over as well.
"Sister Ran," Ayumi said, her Expression a bit conflicted. "I have something I want to Discussing with you privately..."
Mouri Ran: "..."
What's going on?
Over there, Suzuki Sonoko looked at her Photo from ten years later in frustration. She raised her eyes and See Haibara Ai walking over, staring at Haibara Ai's slightly curly Hair, and then pulled at the ends of her Short Hair to compare.
As expected, it wasn't a Problem with her looks, but a Problem with her Hairstyle, right?
Then she'd get a perm another Day, it should look a little better...
The Sightseeing Elevator opened, and two male employees walked out of the Elevator, holding Things to be set up for the Banquet, while talking excitedly.
"I didn't expect to still See that kind of Car nowadays. What kind of Car is that called again?"
"Porsche 356A!"
Conan inadvertently overheard their conversation, and his Face changed.
"You two!" Tokiwa Mio reprimanded angrily, "That Elevator is for VIPs only! Ordinary employees use the Elevator in the back!"
The two employees quickly Apology.
"Yes..."
"Sorry!"
Conan quickly ran over to the two men and asked urgently, "Where did you See that Car? What Color is it?"
The employee holding the Tablecloth was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "It was parked in front of this Building Just Now. The Color is Black."
It's Gin's Car!
Conan's Pupil shrank. He ran towards the Sightseeing Elevator, pressed the button to open the doors, and rushed inside, ignoring everything and chasing Downstairs. He didn't even bother to answer when Mouri Ran and Mori Kogoro asked where he was going.
Chi Feichei pretended not to notice Conan's earlier actions. After Conan got on the Elevator, he Turn Head to Look over there.
From where he was, he couldn't Listen To what Conan had Asked. This was probably for the best, otherwise he'd be stuck wondering whether to investigate Conan, investigate Conan, or investigate Conan...
In front of the Observation Window, Haibara Ai watched Conan chase after him and guessed Conan's Purpose. Her Tricks gradually became Cold.
There was no Time for her to hesitate any longer.
Those People could appear in her Vicinity at any Time, could recognize her at any Time, and might even be coming for her.
At that Time, Chi Feichei, Doctor Agasa... everyone here would be in trouble.
She should have Understand long ago that only by completely disappearing from this World before being found could she ensure that others wouldn't be implicated.
She was originally someone who had suddenly intruded into other people's Life, and it was Time to...
A Black Shadow fell over her. In Haibara Ai's Eyes, beyond the nervousness and sadness, there was also a hint of Doubt. She looked up to See Chi Feichei Go To her.
"Ai, can you play the Piano?" Chi Feichei Asked directly.
Haibara Ai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "A little bit..."
"Then let's go play in the Music Hall on the 66th Floor," Chi Feichei Turn Around and prepared to walk towards the Sightseeing Elevator. "There's a Piano there..."
See Chi Feichei play the Piano? I really want to go...
Haibara Ai hesitated for a moment and refused with a Cold Face. "I'm not going."
Chi Feichei stopped in his tracks and turned his Head to Look at Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei with an indifferent Face.
When it came to Cold Face, she wasn't bad either.
If she said she wasn't going, then she wasn't...
"Let's go." Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and walked forward, his Tone a bit heavier than before.
"Oh."
Haibara Ai obediently followed.
Wait, why was she yielding?
Suddenly, she felt a little Grievance.
At least she should have insisted a little longer...
But, she had never Seen Chi Feichei play the Piano, and she really did want to go... But
Never Mind, Never Mind, she'd just indulge herself one last time...
Chi Feichei Asked the other Children again, and taking Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko with him, led by Sawaguchi Chinami, they went to the Music Hall on the 66th Floor.
On the way, Haibara Ai watched the three excited and energetic Naughty children and suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"The Piano is over here," Sawaguchi Chinami said, walking onto the Stage of the Music Hall and looking at the Piano in the Corner. "When it was delivered Few Days Ago, we already had someone tune it. Do you think it needs to be retuned?"
Chi Feichei placed his right Hand on the Piano Key, his Finger moving up and down, playing a crisp and simple Melody. He said to Sawaguchi Chinami, "This is fine."
The Music Hall, not yet open for business, was a bit dim. Even though the Stage was decorated exquisitely and elegantly, it inevitably felt lonely and desolate. However, Chi Feichei, in his Tailcoat Formal Wear, standing in front of the Piano, seemed to be telling everyone that even if a Person stood On Stage alone, even without an audience, he could still perform seriously.
The previous sense of desolation was inexplicably diluted, replaced by a solemn Atmosphere that made people feel compelled to be serious.
Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei's Hand.
Previously, she had thought those Hands with distinct Knuckle were naturally Suitable for holding a Scalpel, but now, seeing them move across the Piano Piano Key, it actually felt like that was their natural place as well.
The three Children didn't have so many sensitive Idea. They only focused on Chi Feichei's Finger's smooth and light movements Just Now, their Eyes shining with excitement.
"So... so cool!" Mitsuhiko exclaimed.
Genta looked conflicted. "I want to study Piano professionally again in the future."
"Genta..."
Ayumi sweat-dropped and said with a dry laugh, "If you like it, you can start learning now."
Chi Feichei sat down on the Piano Bench. "I Probably haven't played the Piano in nine years. Let me get reacquainted with it first, and then I can teach you to play some simple Piano Music later."
"Nine years..." Mitsuhiko thought for a moment. "Then Brother Chi started learning Piano at the Age of eleven? No, the Age he started learning must have been even earlier."
"Five years old."
Chi Feichei said Sentence and started playing Music.
As the crisp and cheerful Piano Music filled the air, the three Children were stunned for a moment, trying hard to recall something. Soon, they laughed and started singing along to the next part of the Piano Music.
"Jingle bells jingle bells..."
"Jingle all the way..."
"Oh what fun it is to ride..."
After singing for a while, Ayumi Turn Head and asked curiously, "Haibara, why aren't you singing?"
"I..." Haibara Ai's mouth twitched slightly, trying to maintain a calm Expression. "I don't know how..."
"Jingle bells," jingle bells.
Sure enough, with three Children present, she shouldn't have expected to hear Piano Music like "Adelina by the Water," "Nocturne," or "Fate"...
"Haibara, didn't your previous School teach you this?" Genta Asked.
"This Song is very simple," Mitsuhiko said enthusiastically. "If you don't know it, you can start by humming slowly..."
"It's more fun when everyone sings together," Ayumi said with a smile. "Haibara, you should join in too!"
Chi Feichei paused for a moment and started playing again from the beginning.
"Keep up!" Ayumi said to Haibara Ai, waiting with a serious Expression to start singing.
"Dashing through the snow..."
"In a one horse open sleigh..."
Haibara Ai was forced to join the "Jingle Bells" choir, and countless Idea flashed through her mind.
Why did she have to do such childish Things with them? She really wanted to commit suicide right then and there...
But...
Chi Feichei, a Person older than her in Age, was also doing it. She'd just treat it as Keeping Company Child...
After singing it once, the three Children were still in high spirits and asked to continue singing "Jingle Bells."
The Reason was...
"Haibara actually doesn't know this Song? How can that be?"
"We have to teach her today!"
"That's right! We Junior Detective League should be united!"
Haibara Ai: "..."
She wanted to commit suicide...
(End of Chapter)
"No," Tokiwa Mio said, using her hand to shield the brooch. "I picked it out myself."
"Mio!" Tokiwa Mio's Teacher, the Japan Painter Kisaragi Homare, stepped forward with a sullen face. "I'm going to head back first!"
"Ah," Tokiwa Mio said quickly, "Then I'll see you downstairs..."
"Never mind!" Kisaragi Homare walked towards the Sightseeing Elevator with a sour face.
Mori Kogoro watched Tokiwa Mio chase after him and said in a low voice, "He doesn't look too happy..."
Beside him, Kazama Hidehiko said, "Miss Mio bought Mr. Kisaragi's painting and then sold it at a high price, so he's a little unhappy."
Hey hey...
Conan was speechless and silent.
What's wrong with these people?
Kazama Hidehiko was a disciple of Moriya Teiji, the Designer who had once bombed a Building and even tried to kill him. Although Kazama Hidehiko said he wasn't that kind of fanatic, Conan still felt a little uneasy.
Councilor Oki Iwamatsu was drinking liquor in broad daylight, forcing a smile at Chi Feichei while Teasing him behind his back, and seemed to have ulterior motives towards Tokiwa Mio.
Japan Master Kisaragi Homare's Relationship with Tokiwa Mio also seemed a bit strained...
Every time he complained that nothing good happened after summoning Chi Feichei, he wondered if it was really okay for these people to be together.
"Ah! Chocolate!" Over at the Observation Window, Genta looked at the Things in Yuan Jiaming's hand and exclaimed, drawing everyone else's attention.
"You guys found out," Yuan Jiaming said, squatting down and smiling as he distributed Chocolate to the three Children surrounding him. "Then I'll give them to you!"
Tokiwa Mio had already turned back from the Sightseeing Staircase and said with a smile, "Although he's a Genius Program Designer, he can be quite Child-like sometimes."
"That's how you design interesting Game!" Doctor Agasa said with a smile.
Over there, Yuan Jiaming was squatting down and talking to the three Children.
"Right now, I'm brainstorming a new Game Software. If you don't mind, I'd like to Listen To your Opinion!"
"Is it a Game?"
"Okay!"
The three Children happily agreed.
"I live in Shuangbao Town."
"We live in Beika Town."
"That's quite close, the Bus will get you there quickly!" Yuan Jiaming invited with a smile. "Then why don't you Children come to my Home to play next Weekend?"
Watching Yuan Jiaming interact with the Children over there, Conan nodded to himself. Thankfully, there was still one Person here who wasn't so Weird.
Chi Feichei watched Yuan Jiaming draw a Map for a Group of Children, and his heart gradually turned ice-cold.
This Fellow...
Knowing full well that what he was doing would lead to death if the Organization found out, knowing that Gin would come knocking on his Door sooner or later, he still invited a Group of Child he had just met to visit his Home.
Did he think that with Child present, the People from the Organization wouldn't act recklessly? Or did he want to use Child as a cover, to have Child secretly smuggle out some Things?
In any case, inviting Child to his Home at this juncture, Yuan Jiaming's Purpose was certainly worth considering.
He hadn't remembered this Detail before, but now realizing that Yuan Jiaming intended to Pitfall the Child he knew, he suddenly didn't want to bother making 'Arrangement' for Yuan Jiaming.
Taking advantage of everyone else's inattention, Haibara Ai Turn Around and went to the Observation Window on the other side.
Mouri Ran noticed and bent down, asking with concern, "Ai, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Haibara Ai walked over there by herself.
Mouri Ran was about to follow when Mitsuhiko called out to her.
"Sister Ran," Mitsuhiko said in a low voice, "I have something I want to Discussing with you. Could we arrange a time to meet Tomorrow?"
Mouri Ran was Doubtful, but she nodded and agreed, "Okay."
Mitsuhiko bowed to Mouri Ran. "Then I'll let you know the Time and Location later."
As soon as Mitsuhiko left, Ayumi went over as well.
"Sister Ran," Ayumi said, her Expression a bit conflicted. "I have something I want to Discussing with you privately..."
Mouri Ran: "..."
What's going on?
Over there, Suzuki Sonoko looked at her Photo from ten years later in frustration. She raised her eyes and See Haibara Ai walking over, staring at Haibara Ai's slightly curly Hair, and then pulled at the ends of her Short Hair to compare.
As expected, it wasn't a Problem with her looks, but a Problem with her Hairstyle, right?
Then she'd get a perm another Day, it should look a little better...
The Sightseeing Elevator opened, and two male employees walked out of the Elevator, holding Things to be set up for the Banquet, while talking excitedly.
"I didn't expect to still See that kind of Car nowadays. What kind of Car is that called again?"
"Porsche 356A!"
Conan inadvertently overheard their conversation, and his Face changed.
"You two!" Tokiwa Mio reprimanded angrily, "That Elevator is for VIPs only! Ordinary employees use the Elevator in the back!"
The two employees quickly Apology.
"Yes..."
"Sorry!"
Conan quickly ran over to the two men and asked urgently, "Where did you See that Car? What Color is it?"
The employee holding the Tablecloth was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "It was parked in front of this Building Just Now. The Color is Black."
It's Gin's Car!
Conan's Pupil shrank. He ran towards the Sightseeing Elevator, pressed the button to open the doors, and rushed inside, ignoring everything and chasing Downstairs. He didn't even bother to answer when Mouri Ran and Mori Kogoro asked where he was going.
Chi Feichei pretended not to notice Conan's earlier actions. After Conan got on the Elevator, he Turn Head to Look over there.
From where he was, he couldn't Listen To what Conan had Asked. This was probably for the best, otherwise he'd be stuck wondering whether to investigate Conan, investigate Conan, or investigate Conan...
In front of the Observation Window, Haibara Ai watched Conan chase after him and guessed Conan's Purpose. Her Tricks gradually became Cold.
There was no Time for her to hesitate any longer.
Those People could appear in her Vicinity at any Time, could recognize her at any Time, and might even be coming for her.
At that Time, Chi Feichei, Doctor Agasa... everyone here would be in trouble.
She should have Understand long ago that only by completely disappearing from this World before being found could she ensure that others wouldn't be implicated.
She was originally someone who had suddenly intruded into other people's Life, and it was Time to...
A Black Shadow fell over her. In Haibara Ai's Eyes, beyond the nervousness and sadness, there was also a hint of Doubt. She looked up to See Chi Feichei Go To her.
"Ai, can you play the Piano?" Chi Feichei Asked directly.
Haibara Ai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "A little bit..."
"Then let's go play in the Music Hall on the 66th Floor," Chi Feichei Turn Around and prepared to walk towards the Sightseeing Elevator. "There's a Piano there..."
See Chi Feichei play the Piano? I really want to go...
Haibara Ai hesitated for a moment and refused with a Cold Face. "I'm not going."
Chi Feichei stopped in his tracks and turned his Head to Look at Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei with an indifferent Face.
When it came to Cold Face, she wasn't bad either.
If she said she wasn't going, then she wasn't...
"Let's go." Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and walked forward, his Tone a bit heavier than before.
"Oh."
Haibara Ai obediently followed.
Wait, why was she yielding?
Suddenly, she felt a little Grievance.
At least she should have insisted a little longer...
But, she had never Seen Chi Feichei play the Piano, and she really did want to go... But
Never Mind, Never Mind, she'd just indulge herself one last time...
Chi Feichei Asked the other Children again, and taking Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko with him, led by Sawaguchi Chinami, they went to the Music Hall on the 66th Floor.
On the way, Haibara Ai watched the three excited and energetic Naughty children and suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"The Piano is over here," Sawaguchi Chinami said, walking onto the Stage of the Music Hall and looking at the Piano in the Corner. "When it was delivered Few Days Ago, we already had someone tune it. Do you think it needs to be retuned?"
Chi Feichei placed his right Hand on the Piano Key, his Finger moving up and down, playing a crisp and simple Melody. He said to Sawaguchi Chinami, "This is fine."
The Music Hall, not yet open for business, was a bit dim. Even though the Stage was decorated exquisitely and elegantly, it inevitably felt lonely and desolate. However, Chi Feichei, in his Tailcoat Formal Wear, standing in front of the Piano, seemed to be telling everyone that even if a Person stood On Stage alone, even without an audience, he could still perform seriously.
The previous sense of desolation was inexplicably diluted, replaced by a solemn Atmosphere that made people feel compelled to be serious.
Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei's Hand.
Previously, she had thought those Hands with distinct Knuckle were naturally Suitable for holding a Scalpel, but now, seeing them move across the Piano Piano Key, it actually felt like that was their natural place as well.
The three Children didn't have so many sensitive Idea. They only focused on Chi Feichei's Finger's smooth and light movements Just Now, their Eyes shining with excitement.
"So... so cool!" Mitsuhiko exclaimed.
Genta looked conflicted. "I want to study Piano professionally again in the future."
"Genta..."
Ayumi sweat-dropped and said with a dry laugh, "If you like it, you can start learning now."
Chi Feichei sat down on the Piano Bench. "I Probably haven't played the Piano in nine years. Let me get reacquainted with it first, and then I can teach you to play some simple Piano Music later."
"Nine years..." Mitsuhiko thought for a moment. "Then Brother Chi started learning Piano at the Age of eleven? No, the Age he started learning must have been even earlier."
"Five years old."
Chi Feichei said Sentence and started playing Music.
As the crisp and cheerful Piano Music filled the air, the three Children were stunned for a moment, trying hard to recall something. Soon, they laughed and started singing along to the next part of the Piano Music.
"Jingle bells jingle bells..."
"Jingle all the way..."
"Oh what fun it is to ride..."
After singing for a while, Ayumi Turn Head and asked curiously, "Haibara, why aren't you singing?"
"I..." Haibara Ai's mouth twitched slightly, trying to maintain a calm Expression. "I don't know how..."
"Jingle bells," jingle bells.
Sure enough, with three Children present, she shouldn't have expected to hear Piano Music like "Adelina by the Water," "Nocturne," or "Fate"...
"Haibara, didn't your previous School teach you this?" Genta Asked.
"This Song is very simple," Mitsuhiko said enthusiastically. "If you don't know it, you can start by humming slowly..."
"It's more fun when everyone sings together," Ayumi said with a smile. "Haibara, you should join in too!"
Chi Feichei paused for a moment and started playing again from the beginning.
"Keep up!" Ayumi said to Haibara Ai, waiting with a serious Expression to start singing.
"Dashing through the snow..."
"In a one horse open sleigh..."
Haibara Ai was forced to join the "Jingle Bells" choir, and countless Idea flashed through her mind.
Why did she have to do such childish Things with them? She really wanted to commit suicide right then and there...
But...
Chi Feichei, a Person older than her in Age, was also doing it. She'd just treat it as Keeping Company Child...
After singing it once, the three Children were still in high spirits and asked to continue singing "Jingle Bells."
The Reason was...
"Haibara actually doesn't know this Song? How can that be?"
"We have to teach her today!"
"That's right! We Junior Detective League should be united!"
Haibara Ai: "..."
She wanted to commit suicide...
(End of Chapter)
