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Chapter 575 Haibara Ai: Heart Flustered...
Chi Kana, carrying a plate of food, walked closer. She used her left hand to press down on the slit of her skirt on her leg, squatted down to look at a group of children, and said in a gentle and soft voice, "Sorry, I'm not making a Joke of you, I just thought your smiles were very cute, so I couldn't help but smile along."
"N-No problem..." Mitsuhiko mumbled blankly.
⊙ω⊙
So pretty...
So gentle...
I can't really think straight...
Conan was also stunned for a moment, sizing up those Purple Eyes, and vaguely guessed someone in his Heart.
However, comparing the face in front of him with Chi Feichei, he always felt a sense of disharmony.
Both had Purple Eyes, but that Fellow Chi Feichei's eyes always held a calm Emotion. Coupled with the slightly sharp corners of his eyes, probably inherited from his Father, they were like a purple Sea that would never ripple, deep and cold.
But the corners of the Woman's eyes in front of him were slightly curved, always carrying a smile, as if all the Gentleness in the World was contained in that purple Lake, making people ignore everything else and only want to remember those Eyes.
These were Magic Power Eyes. Just one look could make you ignore everything else and only want to stare at those Eyes.
Such two people are Mother and Child... cough, no way?
Not far away, Suzuki Sonoko originally wanted to step forward to say hello, but after seeing Chi Kana go over, she didn't rush to go up. She turned her Head and Looked, finding Chi Feichei walking over here.
Chi Feichei greeted Suzuki Sonoko. Just as he intended to go over together, he was stopped by Thomas Sindola again.
"Hassashi," Thomas Sindola stepped forward and Nodded to Suzuki Sonoko, "Miss Suzuki."
"Chairman Sindola," Suzuki Sonoko also greeted Thomas Sindola, "Thank you for your hospitality."
"It's my honor that you could come," Thomas Sindola smiled, then restrained his smile and Looked at Chi Feichei. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that compared to when they were in Boston, Chi Feichei had more sharpness about him, and his low air pressure was much stronger than before. He sighed, "About Hiroki's matter... I think we should have a Communication."
When Chi Feichei heard the Name Sawada Hiroki, he Intentionally paused for a moment, making his Expression become a bit heavy, and Nodded, "Of course."
Thomas Sindola paid attention to Chi Feichei's Reaction and sighed, "This Matter was too sudden, I... I really don't Understand why that Child would do this. When he was in Boston before, did he Say anything to you?"
Chi Feichei was silent for a moment, and said softly, "No, I also don't Understand why..."
Suzuki Sonoko didn't know that the two Drama Kings had started their Play, and noticed that the Atmosphere suddenly became heavy and oppressive. She didn't rush to be curious, and her Mood also became a bit heavy.
Brother Hichiji's face is so heavy, it's like something very serious happened.
Something she can't Joke about.
...
At the Dining Table over there, Mori Kogoro Recovered, raised his Hand to tidy his Bow Tie, and said sternly, "Cough, Sorry, these Children are just naughty, making you laugh."
"No, they are all very cute." Chi Kana smiled, and seeing Genta Looking at the Sandwich on the Plate in her Hand, she moved the Plate forward, "There are Sandwiches over there, I specially brought them for you. You can only take one each, okay?"
"Yes!" Genta took one, Looked at Chi Kana, unable to distinguish Chi Kana's age. However, seeing Chi Kana as somewhat mature and dignified, he still said, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Conan chuckled in his Heart. It was rare to see Genta being so well-behaved, but he also smiled and Acted Cute like the others, "Thank you, Auntie, but I don't really want to eat things that are too sweet."
"Then how about giving it to me?" Haibara Ai said calmly and composedly, ignoring Conan's surprised Gaze.
Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwich.
This was her favorite Food, and she hadn't eaten it in a long time.
"Uh, okay..." Conan was a little confused.
Actively asking for Food was very unlike Haibara Ai.
Could it be that Haibara also judges people by their Face when eating?
"Is it okay?" Haibara Ai asked Chi Kana, and also Looked at Chi Kana's Purple Eyes.
She should be Brother Chi's Old Mom...
"Of course," Chi Kana smiled, and asked softly, "This should be your favorite Food, right? Eat more if you like it. You've rarely eaten it since leaving America, right?"
Haibara Ai held the Sandwich in both Hands, freezing in place.
Conan understood immediately after seeing Haibara Ai's frozen Expression.
It really was Haibara Ai's favorite Food?
And according to what Haibara Ai told him, she had indeed studied abroad in America before.
This Woman brought Food over, could it be Intentionally testing her?
He hadn't confirmed whether this Woman was Chi Feichei's Old Mom yet, and if she wasn't...
"Do you know Ai?" Mouri Ran asked curiously.
Conan suppressed the surprise in his Heart and secretly Observed Chi Kana's Reaction.
What exactly is the Situation?
Could it be that Haibara told Chi Feichei about her Preference, and Chi Feichei told his Old Mom?
"She Looks a bit familiar," Chi Kana explained, and then asked Haibara Ai with a smile, "Your Mother is British People, and your Father is Japanese, right?"
"Uh-huh..."
Haibara Ai responded vaguely, feeling flustered in her Heart.
She was sure that she had never told Chi Feichei about her time in America or her Preference for Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwiches.
And before she shrank, she had never met this Woman.
If the other party had seen her, it would only be in Photos, or some Archive.
However, she didn't feel the Aura of the Organization from this Woman either. Was her senses failing? Or was this Woman not related to the Organization?
No, there was still a very serious Problem now.
If this Woman was Brother Chi's Old Mom, and knew that she was 'Shiho Miyano', did that Mean her Identity couldn't be hidden anymore?
Chi Kana was a little Doubtful, "You seem very nervous..."
Conan broke out in a Cold sweat. Just as he was about to speak up to Help, he was preempted by a European Man who walked over.
"Lady Katrina..." The Man didn't approach, maintaining a polite distance. He Looked at Mori Kogoro and the others Aside, hesitating to speak.
"Sorry, excuse me for a moment." Chi Kana stood up, walked Aside with the Man, and spoke in a low voice.
Mori Kogoro withdrew his Line of Sight and sighed softly, "Katrina, what a nice Name..."
"It really is Brother Chi's Mother." Conan murmured.
Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi took two steps back, Looking at Conan with horrified Expressions.
"M-Mother?"
"How is that possible!"
"No way!"
Mori Kogoro also took a step back, with a 'scared me to death' Expression, "That's impossible!"
Conan was startled by the Reactions of these few people.
Did they have to be so easily startled?
They should have guessed it when they saw the Eyes.
"Brother Chi Looks so Cold," Genta said in disbelief, "That Auntie is so Gentle, how could they be Mother and Child!"
Mitsuhiko noticed that his Reaction just now was excessive, and scratched his Head somewhat awkwardly, "Although Purple Eyes are rare..."
"But it's still hard to believe!" Ayumi seriously continued.
Mouri Ran said in a low voice, "And just now that person clearly said..."
"Katrina, but Overseas, relatives and friends will use Nicknames, abbreviations, or pet Names," Conan began to popularize knowledge, "There are many ways to take Nicknames. Generally, the first syllable is retained, for Example, Timothy's Nickname is Tim. If the Christian Name starts with a vowel, 'N' can be added, for Example, Edward's Nickname is Ned. Some add 'ie' or 'y' to the end of the Christian Name to become a Nickname, for Example, Don's Nickname is Donie. Some use the final sound to simplify it into a Nickname, for Example, Reuben's Nickname is Ben. There are also irregular derivation methods, for Example, William's Nickname is Bill. In short, the way to take Nicknames is very casual. If Katrina's Nickname uses the first sound 'Ka' and the final sound 'na', and then converted to Japanese Romaji..."
"Kana..." Mouri Ran was stunned, "Kana?"
Conan Nodded and continued, "Probably Because Mrs. Kana's Father is Japanese, so she took the first and last sounds to form a Nickname close to a Japanese Name. Moreover, the Uncle just now spoke with a British Pronunciation, indicating that the Man should have lived in Britain for a long time. Coupled with her Pupil Color of her Eyes, I think she should be Brother Chi's Old Mom, no mistake."
"Conan, you know so much!" Ayumi exclaimed in surprise.
Conan smiled cutely, "My Old Mom used to nag me about these Things, so I remembered them."
Beside them, four children walked past, glancing sideways and giggling.
"Another group of poor Ghosts who didn't get the Game Experience Badge..."
"They're still so Happy. They probably never hoped to play the Game, right?"
Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko turned their Heads to Look.
The four children stopped when they saw someone Looking over.
The Boy in the green Suit had a proud and mocking Expression, "You guys Look unfamiliar. I know everyone with Face and status here. Were you really invited?"
"Anyway, you can't get the Badge, and your Home Situation must not be very good either." The Boy in Blue Clothes said.
Mouri Ran was stunned, and Looked worriedly at the Junior Detective League who were stunned.
Uh... Ai is especially seriously stunned.
Haibara Ai froze in place, continuing to be in a daze, her Mind full of—
'It's over, my Identity is going to be exposed', 'Why does Brother Hassashi's Old Mom know my Identity', 'Have they met before?', 'This shouldn't be, could it be that Brother Hassashi's Old Mom is related to the Organization?', 'Does Brother Hassashi know anything?', 'What will happen next? Heart flustered, should she ask clearly, calmly accept the Consequences, or should she slip away early?'...
"Listen up," seeing the group of people stunned, the red-clothed Boy standing in the middle with a Soccer Ball had a cool look, "A person's Life is already decided at Birth..."
"Saying that is too impolite!" Mouri Ran frowned and interrupted, turning her Head to Look at Mori Kogoro who was still drinking, "Father, don't just focus on drinking, teach them a Lesson too!"
"Cough," Mori Kogoro put down his Wine Glass, walked forward sternly, "Listen up, boys, you can't take Life too simply. A Life that seems very smooth will also have twists and turns. You will Understand when you grow up in the future."
"Like things like your Wife running away?" Hideki Morohoshi, the red-clothed Boy, mocked with a hateful Expression, "I know about Uncle's Matters. Sleeping Kogoro, is it Because your Wife ran away from Home while you were sleeping, that's why you got this Nickname?"
Mori Kogoro was immediately angered, "You little Kids...!"
"It wasn't when he was sleeping," Mouri Ran seriously corrected, "My Mom ran away from Home when my Father went to the Restroom!"
Mori Kogoro: "..."
This Daughter... is really his own!
After Mouri Ran finished speaking, she also turned her Head and asked Mori Kogoro sternly, "Right?"
Mori Kogoro lowered his Head weakly.
(End of Chapter)
Chi Kana, carrying a plate of food, walked closer. She used her left hand to press down on the slit of her skirt on her leg, squatted down to look at a group of children, and said in a gentle and soft voice, "Sorry, I'm not making a Joke of you, I just thought your smiles were very cute, so I couldn't help but smile along."
"N-No problem..." Mitsuhiko mumbled blankly.
⊙ω⊙
So pretty...
So gentle...
I can't really think straight...
Conan was also stunned for a moment, sizing up those Purple Eyes, and vaguely guessed someone in his Heart.
However, comparing the face in front of him with Chi Feichei, he always felt a sense of disharmony.
Both had Purple Eyes, but that Fellow Chi Feichei's eyes always held a calm Emotion. Coupled with the slightly sharp corners of his eyes, probably inherited from his Father, they were like a purple Sea that would never ripple, deep and cold.
But the corners of the Woman's eyes in front of him were slightly curved, always carrying a smile, as if all the Gentleness in the World was contained in that purple Lake, making people ignore everything else and only want to remember those Eyes.
These were Magic Power Eyes. Just one look could make you ignore everything else and only want to stare at those Eyes.
Such two people are Mother and Child... cough, no way?
Not far away, Suzuki Sonoko originally wanted to step forward to say hello, but after seeing Chi Kana go over, she didn't rush to go up. She turned her Head and Looked, finding Chi Feichei walking over here.
Chi Feichei greeted Suzuki Sonoko. Just as he intended to go over together, he was stopped by Thomas Sindola again.
"Hassashi," Thomas Sindola stepped forward and Nodded to Suzuki Sonoko, "Miss Suzuki."
"Chairman Sindola," Suzuki Sonoko also greeted Thomas Sindola, "Thank you for your hospitality."
"It's my honor that you could come," Thomas Sindola smiled, then restrained his smile and Looked at Chi Feichei. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that compared to when they were in Boston, Chi Feichei had more sharpness about him, and his low air pressure was much stronger than before. He sighed, "About Hiroki's matter... I think we should have a Communication."
When Chi Feichei heard the Name Sawada Hiroki, he Intentionally paused for a moment, making his Expression become a bit heavy, and Nodded, "Of course."
Thomas Sindola paid attention to Chi Feichei's Reaction and sighed, "This Matter was too sudden, I... I really don't Understand why that Child would do this. When he was in Boston before, did he Say anything to you?"
Chi Feichei was silent for a moment, and said softly, "No, I also don't Understand why..."
Suzuki Sonoko didn't know that the two Drama Kings had started their Play, and noticed that the Atmosphere suddenly became heavy and oppressive. She didn't rush to be curious, and her Mood also became a bit heavy.
Brother Hichiji's face is so heavy, it's like something very serious happened.
Something she can't Joke about.
...
At the Dining Table over there, Mori Kogoro Recovered, raised his Hand to tidy his Bow Tie, and said sternly, "Cough, Sorry, these Children are just naughty, making you laugh."
"No, they are all very cute." Chi Kana smiled, and seeing Genta Looking at the Sandwich on the Plate in her Hand, she moved the Plate forward, "There are Sandwiches over there, I specially brought them for you. You can only take one each, okay?"
"Yes!" Genta took one, Looked at Chi Kana, unable to distinguish Chi Kana's age. However, seeing Chi Kana as somewhat mature and dignified, he still said, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Conan chuckled in his Heart. It was rare to see Genta being so well-behaved, but he also smiled and Acted Cute like the others, "Thank you, Auntie, but I don't really want to eat things that are too sweet."
"Then how about giving it to me?" Haibara Ai said calmly and composedly, ignoring Conan's surprised Gaze.
Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwich.
This was her favorite Food, and she hadn't eaten it in a long time.
"Uh, okay..." Conan was a little confused.
Actively asking for Food was very unlike Haibara Ai.
Could it be that Haibara also judges people by their Face when eating?
"Is it okay?" Haibara Ai asked Chi Kana, and also Looked at Chi Kana's Purple Eyes.
She should be Brother Chi's Old Mom...
"Of course," Chi Kana smiled, and asked softly, "This should be your favorite Food, right? Eat more if you like it. You've rarely eaten it since leaving America, right?"
Haibara Ai held the Sandwich in both Hands, freezing in place.
Conan understood immediately after seeing Haibara Ai's frozen Expression.
It really was Haibara Ai's favorite Food?
And according to what Haibara Ai told him, she had indeed studied abroad in America before.
This Woman brought Food over, could it be Intentionally testing her?
He hadn't confirmed whether this Woman was Chi Feichei's Old Mom yet, and if she wasn't...
"Do you know Ai?" Mouri Ran asked curiously.
Conan suppressed the surprise in his Heart and secretly Observed Chi Kana's Reaction.
What exactly is the Situation?
Could it be that Haibara told Chi Feichei about her Preference, and Chi Feichei told his Old Mom?
"She Looks a bit familiar," Chi Kana explained, and then asked Haibara Ai with a smile, "Your Mother is British People, and your Father is Japanese, right?"
"Uh-huh..."
Haibara Ai responded vaguely, feeling flustered in her Heart.
She was sure that she had never told Chi Feichei about her time in America or her Preference for Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwiches.
And before she shrank, she had never met this Woman.
If the other party had seen her, it would only be in Photos, or some Archive.
However, she didn't feel the Aura of the Organization from this Woman either. Was her senses failing? Or was this Woman not related to the Organization?
No, there was still a very serious Problem now.
If this Woman was Brother Chi's Old Mom, and knew that she was 'Shiho Miyano', did that Mean her Identity couldn't be hidden anymore?
Chi Kana was a little Doubtful, "You seem very nervous..."
Conan broke out in a Cold sweat. Just as he was about to speak up to Help, he was preempted by a European Man who walked over.
"Lady Katrina..." The Man didn't approach, maintaining a polite distance. He Looked at Mori Kogoro and the others Aside, hesitating to speak.
"Sorry, excuse me for a moment." Chi Kana stood up, walked Aside with the Man, and spoke in a low voice.
Mori Kogoro withdrew his Line of Sight and sighed softly, "Katrina, what a nice Name..."
"It really is Brother Chi's Mother." Conan murmured.
Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi took two steps back, Looking at Conan with horrified Expressions.
"M-Mother?"
"How is that possible!"
"No way!"
Mori Kogoro also took a step back, with a 'scared me to death' Expression, "That's impossible!"
Conan was startled by the Reactions of these few people.
Did they have to be so easily startled?
They should have guessed it when they saw the Eyes.
"Brother Chi Looks so Cold," Genta said in disbelief, "That Auntie is so Gentle, how could they be Mother and Child!"
Mitsuhiko noticed that his Reaction just now was excessive, and scratched his Head somewhat awkwardly, "Although Purple Eyes are rare..."
"But it's still hard to believe!" Ayumi seriously continued.
Mouri Ran said in a low voice, "And just now that person clearly said..."
"Katrina, but Overseas, relatives and friends will use Nicknames, abbreviations, or pet Names," Conan began to popularize knowledge, "There are many ways to take Nicknames. Generally, the first syllable is retained, for Example, Timothy's Nickname is Tim. If the Christian Name starts with a vowel, 'N' can be added, for Example, Edward's Nickname is Ned. Some add 'ie' or 'y' to the end of the Christian Name to become a Nickname, for Example, Don's Nickname is Donie. Some use the final sound to simplify it into a Nickname, for Example, Reuben's Nickname is Ben. There are also irregular derivation methods, for Example, William's Nickname is Bill. In short, the way to take Nicknames is very casual. If Katrina's Nickname uses the first sound 'Ka' and the final sound 'na', and then converted to Japanese Romaji..."
"Kana..." Mouri Ran was stunned, "Kana?"
Conan Nodded and continued, "Probably Because Mrs. Kana's Father is Japanese, so she took the first and last sounds to form a Nickname close to a Japanese Name. Moreover, the Uncle just now spoke with a British Pronunciation, indicating that the Man should have lived in Britain for a long time. Coupled with her Pupil Color of her Eyes, I think she should be Brother Chi's Old Mom, no mistake."
"Conan, you know so much!" Ayumi exclaimed in surprise.
Conan smiled cutely, "My Old Mom used to nag me about these Things, so I remembered them."
Beside them, four children walked past, glancing sideways and giggling.
"Another group of poor Ghosts who didn't get the Game Experience Badge..."
"They're still so Happy. They probably never hoped to play the Game, right?"
Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko turned their Heads to Look.
The four children stopped when they saw someone Looking over.
The Boy in the green Suit had a proud and mocking Expression, "You guys Look unfamiliar. I know everyone with Face and status here. Were you really invited?"
"Anyway, you can't get the Badge, and your Home Situation must not be very good either." The Boy in Blue Clothes said.
Mouri Ran was stunned, and Looked worriedly at the Junior Detective League who were stunned.
Uh... Ai is especially seriously stunned.
Haibara Ai froze in place, continuing to be in a daze, her Mind full of—
'It's over, my Identity is going to be exposed', 'Why does Brother Hassashi's Old Mom know my Identity', 'Have they met before?', 'This shouldn't be, could it be that Brother Hassashi's Old Mom is related to the Organization?', 'Does Brother Hassashi know anything?', 'What will happen next? Heart flustered, should she ask clearly, calmly accept the Consequences, or should she slip away early?'...
"Listen up," seeing the group of people stunned, the red-clothed Boy standing in the middle with a Soccer Ball had a cool look, "A person's Life is already decided at Birth..."
"Saying that is too impolite!" Mouri Ran frowned and interrupted, turning her Head to Look at Mori Kogoro who was still drinking, "Father, don't just focus on drinking, teach them a Lesson too!"
"Cough," Mori Kogoro put down his Wine Glass, walked forward sternly, "Listen up, boys, you can't take Life too simply. A Life that seems very smooth will also have twists and turns. You will Understand when you grow up in the future."
"Like things like your Wife running away?" Hideki Morohoshi, the red-clothed Boy, mocked with a hateful Expression, "I know about Uncle's Matters. Sleeping Kogoro, is it Because your Wife ran away from Home while you were sleeping, that's why you got this Nickname?"
Mori Kogoro was immediately angered, "You little Kids...!"
"It wasn't when he was sleeping," Mouri Ran seriously corrected, "My Mom ran away from Home when my Father went to the Restroom!"
Mori Kogoro: "..."
This Daughter... is really his own!
After Mouri Ran finished speaking, she also turned her Head and asked Mori Kogoro sternly, "Right?"
Mori Kogoro lowered his Head weakly.
(End of Chapter)
