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Chapter 890: From Conan's Unscrupulous Stare
The next day.
Three hours before the wedding began, Chi Feichei and the others gathered on the First Floor of the Hotel and headed to the wedding venue after Lunch.
The Oga Family's wedding this time was arranged as a Western-style wedding. At 1 PM, there would be a Tea Party with Snacks in the Open Ground outside the Church, which would also be a time for the newlyweds to communicate with the Guests and receive Blessings. The wedding ceremony would officially begin at 5 PM, followed by a Banquet at 6 PM, and then a Ball until 9 PM.
There weren't any special Requests for attending the wedding, just don't cause trouble and dress appropriately.
Since there would be Elders at the wedding, it was best for women not to dress too revealingly. And since there would be a Ball in the evening, it was best to choose Dresses, so generally, people would wear elegant and generous knee-length Dresses, plus one or two simple Small Accessories.
Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai also chose simple and elegant knee-length Dresses.
Even Suzuki Sonoko had switched to a conservative Style, wearing a Chinese-style high-necked, front-buttoned Pink Dress. The Sleeves were also medium-length, covering her Neck and Arms, not to mention Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai, who were both wearing conservative knee-length Dresses.
Also, regardless of gender, to avoid clashing colors with the bride's white Wedding Dress, don't wear white, and don't dress too flashy or dazzling, so as not to steal the spotlight from the bride.
Chi Feichei didn't need to worry about choosing Clothes. Years ago, Chi Kana had told the Original Consciousness what kind of Clothes were suitable for what occasions, and he had casually brought a set of Morning Coats when he came.
Different from a formal Morning Dress, a Morning Coat, although also a long-tailed Coat, is simpler and more casual, generally used for horse racing events or attending summer weddings.
The color of the Morning Coat jacket was Black, but the Necktie was chosen to be dark blue.
The definition of 'Black' varies in Various Countries, and people's Views also differ. Wearing Black sometimes represents formality, while other times it can be seen as 'attending a Funeral', but as long as 'all-Black' is avoided, and a small change is made to the Necktie Color, it won't be seen as 'attending a Funeral'.
There was no other way. His Wardrobe was full of Black and white Clothes. Since he had to avoid clashing Colors with the bride and couldn't wear white, he could only choose Black.
Conan changed into a dark blue Shorts suit and was arranged to follow Chi Feichei...
Before entering the Door, Suzuki Sonoko blocked Conan, and said seriously, "Alright, Kid, we're going inside to see if the bride is ready. You stay outside with Brother Hichiji, and you're not allowed to peek!"
"Conan, listen to Brother Hichiji and don't run around," Mouri Ran said as usual.
"Okay~"
Conan responded obediently, watching Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai enter the Door, and sighed in his Heart.
As long as Chi Feichei went out with them, he wouldn't have as many Excuses to stick to Ran.
Chi Feichei ignored the Famous Detective's resentful Gaze and went to the groom's Dressing Room to find Shinya Oga.
Men should be with Men, no Problem with that.
Shinya Oga had already packed up and was talking to Junichi Takahashi, who was being treated with Courtesy by his Grandmother. Seeing Chi Feichei enter the Door with Conan, he smiled and greeted them first, "Hissashi, you and Sonoko came early?"
"Mr. Chi," Junichi Takahashi also greeted.
Chi Feichei Nodded and said as he entered the Door, "They were clamoring to see the bride early in the morning and couldn't wait for the Wedding to start."
"Sonoko has always been like this, so were you and Conan chased over here?" Shinya Oga joked, then suddenly paused, his Expression becoming more serious, "Hissashi, last night..."
"There's no need to Say anything more about the past," Chi Feichei interrupted.
He really didn't want to repeatedly Say 'it's okay' and 'sorry' to people.
"Okay," Shinya Oga said somewhat helplessly, bending down to ask Conan, "Little brother, are you getting used to being here?"
"Uh-huh!" Conan Nodded and acted cute, "Last night's Fireworks Show was very beautiful!"
"Hahaha, I'm glad you like it here, By the way..." Shinya Oga turned his Head to look at Junichi Takahashi, "I was just Chatting with Mr. Takahashi about traditional Glass Craft. Although my Home has a Glass Workshop, I don't know much about this aspect. My Grandmother is very interested in traditional Glass Craft, and there are many traditional Glass Craft Products at Home."
"They're good for holding Liquor," Chi Feichei commented.
In the following Time, the three of them started Chatting about Japanese traditional Glass Craft as a Topic, from large-scale Topics such as origin, Development, and Present situation, to specific Methods in production, and the Difference between Edo Kiriko and Satsuma Kiriko...
It wasn't until the Wedding was ten minutes away from starting that Shinya Oga stopped, Looked at his Watch, "There are still ten minutes left until Time..."
"Then Whether or Not we should go see the bride in advance?" Junichi Takahashi joked with a Smile, "If you, the groom, don't show up, the bride will be getting anxious."
"Really Is..." Shinya Oga said, Smilingly and a little embarrassed, "You guys Go Together with me."
Conan, seeing that the Topic of 'Glass Craft' had finally ended, cheered up.
These three really could Chat.
Junichi Takahashi was one thing, his Profession was relevant, and it was normal for him to understand traditional Glass Craft, but the other two were clearly accommodating Junichi Takahashi by Chatting about this Topic, and they could actually Chat for so long.
Shinya Oga's 'doesn't know much about it' was really like Chi Feichei Saying 'I'm not good at Deciphering Code', just Listen To it.
...
The four arrived in front of the bride's Dressing Room. Inside, they were still Chatting noisily, and they could vaguely hear Suzuki Sonoko Requesting Akane Katori to throw the Bouquet to her later.
Shinya Oga peeked in, and after entering the Door, Smilingly reminded them, "Time is almost up, just one minute left!"
Junichi Takahashi followed him into the Door, and seeing Akane Katori in a white Wedding Dress, couldn't help but exclaim, "Akane, you are really dazzling!"
Observation from Chi Feichei's peripheral Line of Sight.
Actually calling her 'Akane' directly? And this Accent...
From Conan's Doubtful Stare, relying on his small Body and being unscrupulous.
It's a Nagasaki local Accent.
Didn't Mr. Takahashi Say he was from Otaru, Hokkaido?
Suzuki Sonoko leaned close to Shinya Oga, who was staring blankly, and teased, "Zenya, how is it? What are your Thoughts on seeing the Bride?"
"Hmm..." Shinya Oga snapped out of it, Looked Towards Akane Katori, his eyes full of tenderness and infatuation, "You are really beautiful today."
Chi Feichei continued to Observe Junichi Takahashi with his peripheral Line of Sight.
Junichi Takahashi's Expression and Gaze didn't have a Feeling of infatuation or love, nor did they have a tendency of dissatisfaction, Resentment, or jealousy towards Shinya Oga. He Seemingly was just particularly Happy and amazed...
Suzuki Sonoko, seeing the Bride and groom gazing deeply at each other, was completely jealous and moved to Mouri Ran's side, "Look, look at those two..."
Jealousy made her Expression management go out of control, jealousy made her want to beat Kyogoku... no, Never Mind that.
Mouri Ran smiled like an aunt, "Alright, Sonoko."
"Zenya," Oga Miwa, still with black Hair draped over her shoulders and wearing a Purple Long Dress, entered the Door, and said somewhat dissatisfied, "Being so infatuated with your own Fiancee, what does that look like? Go back to your Lounge before the Wedding starts."
Grandma Tae, wearing a Black Kimono, accompanied by Mochida Hideo, entered the Door and walked to Akane Katori.
"Miss Akane," Mochida Hideo said Kindly to Akane Katori, "I will be the officiant for the bride's side at the Wedding later."
Akane Katori lowered her Head slightly, "Then that would be Troublesome for you."
The Lights in the Dressing Room Suddenly went out, and the Light also dimmed.
Chi Feichei immediately raised his Eyes to Look at A Group of People.
The Environment wasn't too dark, the decorative Lights in front of the makeup mirror were still on, so nothing should happen...
Under Conan's reminder, Mochida Hideo Noticed that he had stepped on the Power Cord Switch on the Ground, Said 'Sorry', and turned on the Light.
The Dressing Room became bright again. Junichi Takahashi walked to the makeup mirror, bent down and Looked at the Group Photo of a family of three placed on the Makeup Table, "These are your Parents?"
Akane Katori's Face looked uncomfortable for a moment, but quickly returned to Normal, "Uh-huh..."
When Grandma Tae turned around to Go Out, she Suddenly let out a suppressed cry of pain, Reached Out to cover her Chest, and knelt on the Ground.
"Grandmother!" Shinya Oga quickly Stepped Forward.
Grandma Tae gritted her teeth in pain and paused for a moment before standing up with the support of Shinya Oga and Oga Miwa, "It's Never Mind, I just had a sudden Palpitation, a little Rest and I'll be fine."
"Come, hold onto my Shoulder," Shinya Oga supported the Old Lady as they walked Outside, "Before the Wedding, you should Rest in the Room."
Suzuki Sonoko watched the Oga Family leave, a little worried, "Is Grandma Tae alright?"
"Hope it's nothing serious," Mouri Ran Said.
Conan looked up and Suddenly Noticed that a Ring Box on the Makeup Table was empty, and quickly ran to the Table Front.
"What's Wrong? Conan?" Akane Katori, with her back to the makeup mirror, Asked with Doubt.
"Older Sister Akane," Conan pointed to the empty Box and Asked, "Have you put on your Ring?"
"Not yet..."
Akane Katori turned her Head and Saw the empty Box, her Face instantly becoming shocked, and she Said in a trembling voice, "That Ring... is gone!"
Mouri Ran quickly Stepped Forward and Looked at the empty Box in surprise, "Really Is! That Ring..."
"H-How could it be gone?" Suzuki Sonoko also panicked for Akane Katori.
This was a Ring that the Oga Family regarded as an Heirloom, specifically for the Oga Family's daughter-in-law. Now that the Wedding hasn't even formally started, the Ring is gone. Can this marriage still happen?
Crap, should she have stopped Brother Hichiji and Conan from coming in the first place? Even if Brother Hichiji couldn't not come due to his Identity, it would have been better to tie up Kid Conan at the Mori Detective Agency before leaving!
Conan Noticed that there was a strange white Cardstock sticking out from under the empty Ring Box. Curiously, he Reached Out and pulled out the Cardstock, only to Discover that it was a Photo.
A half-body Photo of Akane Katori taken with Purple Hydrangea as the Background.
And as the Photo was picked up by Conan, a Paper Doll folded from black and white and dark blue Cardstock also fell to Conan's Foot.
After Haibara Ai clearly Saw the Paper Doll on the Ground, she immediately Turned her Head to Look Towards Chi Feichei.
The Paper Doll wasn't made very delicately, even the Face and Hair were blank, but the white Shirt, Black Coat and Pants, and dark blue Necktie were all the same as Chi Feichei's outfit. Moreover, the Paper Doll's Black Coat had a long tail, obviously the same Morning Coat Style.
Mochida Hideo had also worn a Black Suit before, and other Guests might also wear Black Suits, but not many would wear Morning Coats. Only someone like Chi Feichei, who has an Elder at Home who adheres to British dress Etiquette, would possibly wear it like this.
And other Guests don't have much Relationship with here or this Matter, and may not have even come or had close contact with the Oga Family, so this Paper Doll is very likely to be hinting at Chi Feichei!
"Huh? Something fell," Mouri Ran bent down and picked up the Paper Doll, paused for a moment, "Th-This is..."
Suzuki Sonoko also thought of a certain acquaintance almost immediately, Turned her Head to Look at Chi Feichei in surprise, "Brother Hichiji?"
(End of Chapter)
The next day.
Three hours before the wedding began, Chi Feichei and the others gathered on the First Floor of the Hotel and headed to the wedding venue after Lunch.
The Oga Family's wedding this time was arranged as a Western-style wedding. At 1 PM, there would be a Tea Party with Snacks in the Open Ground outside the Church, which would also be a time for the newlyweds to communicate with the Guests and receive Blessings. The wedding ceremony would officially begin at 5 PM, followed by a Banquet at 6 PM, and then a Ball until 9 PM.
There weren't any special Requests for attending the wedding, just don't cause trouble and dress appropriately.
Since there would be Elders at the wedding, it was best for women not to dress too revealingly. And since there would be a Ball in the evening, it was best to choose Dresses, so generally, people would wear elegant and generous knee-length Dresses, plus one or two simple Small Accessories.
Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai also chose simple and elegant knee-length Dresses.
Even Suzuki Sonoko had switched to a conservative Style, wearing a Chinese-style high-necked, front-buttoned Pink Dress. The Sleeves were also medium-length, covering her Neck and Arms, not to mention Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai, who were both wearing conservative knee-length Dresses.
Also, regardless of gender, to avoid clashing colors with the bride's white Wedding Dress, don't wear white, and don't dress too flashy or dazzling, so as not to steal the spotlight from the bride.
Chi Feichei didn't need to worry about choosing Clothes. Years ago, Chi Kana had told the Original Consciousness what kind of Clothes were suitable for what occasions, and he had casually brought a set of Morning Coats when he came.
Different from a formal Morning Dress, a Morning Coat, although also a long-tailed Coat, is simpler and more casual, generally used for horse racing events or attending summer weddings.
The color of the Morning Coat jacket was Black, but the Necktie was chosen to be dark blue.
The definition of 'Black' varies in Various Countries, and people's Views also differ. Wearing Black sometimes represents formality, while other times it can be seen as 'attending a Funeral', but as long as 'all-Black' is avoided, and a small change is made to the Necktie Color, it won't be seen as 'attending a Funeral'.
There was no other way. His Wardrobe was full of Black and white Clothes. Since he had to avoid clashing Colors with the bride and couldn't wear white, he could only choose Black.
Conan changed into a dark blue Shorts suit and was arranged to follow Chi Feichei...
Before entering the Door, Suzuki Sonoko blocked Conan, and said seriously, "Alright, Kid, we're going inside to see if the bride is ready. You stay outside with Brother Hichiji, and you're not allowed to peek!"
"Conan, listen to Brother Hichiji and don't run around," Mouri Ran said as usual.
"Okay~"
Conan responded obediently, watching Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai enter the Door, and sighed in his Heart.
As long as Chi Feichei went out with them, he wouldn't have as many Excuses to stick to Ran.
Chi Feichei ignored the Famous Detective's resentful Gaze and went to the groom's Dressing Room to find Shinya Oga.
Men should be with Men, no Problem with that.
Shinya Oga had already packed up and was talking to Junichi Takahashi, who was being treated with Courtesy by his Grandmother. Seeing Chi Feichei enter the Door with Conan, he smiled and greeted them first, "Hissashi, you and Sonoko came early?"
"Mr. Chi," Junichi Takahashi also greeted.
Chi Feichei Nodded and said as he entered the Door, "They were clamoring to see the bride early in the morning and couldn't wait for the Wedding to start."
"Sonoko has always been like this, so were you and Conan chased over here?" Shinya Oga joked, then suddenly paused, his Expression becoming more serious, "Hissashi, last night..."
"There's no need to Say anything more about the past," Chi Feichei interrupted.
He really didn't want to repeatedly Say 'it's okay' and 'sorry' to people.
"Okay," Shinya Oga said somewhat helplessly, bending down to ask Conan, "Little brother, are you getting used to being here?"
"Uh-huh!" Conan Nodded and acted cute, "Last night's Fireworks Show was very beautiful!"
"Hahaha, I'm glad you like it here, By the way..." Shinya Oga turned his Head to look at Junichi Takahashi, "I was just Chatting with Mr. Takahashi about traditional Glass Craft. Although my Home has a Glass Workshop, I don't know much about this aspect. My Grandmother is very interested in traditional Glass Craft, and there are many traditional Glass Craft Products at Home."
"They're good for holding Liquor," Chi Feichei commented.
In the following Time, the three of them started Chatting about Japanese traditional Glass Craft as a Topic, from large-scale Topics such as origin, Development, and Present situation, to specific Methods in production, and the Difference between Edo Kiriko and Satsuma Kiriko...
It wasn't until the Wedding was ten minutes away from starting that Shinya Oga stopped, Looked at his Watch, "There are still ten minutes left until Time..."
"Then Whether or Not we should go see the bride in advance?" Junichi Takahashi joked with a Smile, "If you, the groom, don't show up, the bride will be getting anxious."
"Really Is..." Shinya Oga said, Smilingly and a little embarrassed, "You guys Go Together with me."
Conan, seeing that the Topic of 'Glass Craft' had finally ended, cheered up.
These three really could Chat.
Junichi Takahashi was one thing, his Profession was relevant, and it was normal for him to understand traditional Glass Craft, but the other two were clearly accommodating Junichi Takahashi by Chatting about this Topic, and they could actually Chat for so long.
Shinya Oga's 'doesn't know much about it' was really like Chi Feichei Saying 'I'm not good at Deciphering Code', just Listen To it.
...
The four arrived in front of the bride's Dressing Room. Inside, they were still Chatting noisily, and they could vaguely hear Suzuki Sonoko Requesting Akane Katori to throw the Bouquet to her later.
Shinya Oga peeked in, and after entering the Door, Smilingly reminded them, "Time is almost up, just one minute left!"
Junichi Takahashi followed him into the Door, and seeing Akane Katori in a white Wedding Dress, couldn't help but exclaim, "Akane, you are really dazzling!"
Observation from Chi Feichei's peripheral Line of Sight.
Actually calling her 'Akane' directly? And this Accent...
From Conan's Doubtful Stare, relying on his small Body and being unscrupulous.
It's a Nagasaki local Accent.
Didn't Mr. Takahashi Say he was from Otaru, Hokkaido?
Suzuki Sonoko leaned close to Shinya Oga, who was staring blankly, and teased, "Zenya, how is it? What are your Thoughts on seeing the Bride?"
"Hmm..." Shinya Oga snapped out of it, Looked Towards Akane Katori, his eyes full of tenderness and infatuation, "You are really beautiful today."
Chi Feichei continued to Observe Junichi Takahashi with his peripheral Line of Sight.
Junichi Takahashi's Expression and Gaze didn't have a Feeling of infatuation or love, nor did they have a tendency of dissatisfaction, Resentment, or jealousy towards Shinya Oga. He Seemingly was just particularly Happy and amazed...
Suzuki Sonoko, seeing the Bride and groom gazing deeply at each other, was completely jealous and moved to Mouri Ran's side, "Look, look at those two..."
Jealousy made her Expression management go out of control, jealousy made her want to beat Kyogoku... no, Never Mind that.
Mouri Ran smiled like an aunt, "Alright, Sonoko."
"Zenya," Oga Miwa, still with black Hair draped over her shoulders and wearing a Purple Long Dress, entered the Door, and said somewhat dissatisfied, "Being so infatuated with your own Fiancee, what does that look like? Go back to your Lounge before the Wedding starts."
Grandma Tae, wearing a Black Kimono, accompanied by Mochida Hideo, entered the Door and walked to Akane Katori.
"Miss Akane," Mochida Hideo said Kindly to Akane Katori, "I will be the officiant for the bride's side at the Wedding later."
Akane Katori lowered her Head slightly, "Then that would be Troublesome for you."
The Lights in the Dressing Room Suddenly went out, and the Light also dimmed.
Chi Feichei immediately raised his Eyes to Look at A Group of People.
The Environment wasn't too dark, the decorative Lights in front of the makeup mirror were still on, so nothing should happen...
Under Conan's reminder, Mochida Hideo Noticed that he had stepped on the Power Cord Switch on the Ground, Said 'Sorry', and turned on the Light.
The Dressing Room became bright again. Junichi Takahashi walked to the makeup mirror, bent down and Looked at the Group Photo of a family of three placed on the Makeup Table, "These are your Parents?"
Akane Katori's Face looked uncomfortable for a moment, but quickly returned to Normal, "Uh-huh..."
When Grandma Tae turned around to Go Out, she Suddenly let out a suppressed cry of pain, Reached Out to cover her Chest, and knelt on the Ground.
"Grandmother!" Shinya Oga quickly Stepped Forward.
Grandma Tae gritted her teeth in pain and paused for a moment before standing up with the support of Shinya Oga and Oga Miwa, "It's Never Mind, I just had a sudden Palpitation, a little Rest and I'll be fine."
"Come, hold onto my Shoulder," Shinya Oga supported the Old Lady as they walked Outside, "Before the Wedding, you should Rest in the Room."
Suzuki Sonoko watched the Oga Family leave, a little worried, "Is Grandma Tae alright?"
"Hope it's nothing serious," Mouri Ran Said.
Conan looked up and Suddenly Noticed that a Ring Box on the Makeup Table was empty, and quickly ran to the Table Front.
"What's Wrong? Conan?" Akane Katori, with her back to the makeup mirror, Asked with Doubt.
"Older Sister Akane," Conan pointed to the empty Box and Asked, "Have you put on your Ring?"
"Not yet..."
Akane Katori turned her Head and Saw the empty Box, her Face instantly becoming shocked, and she Said in a trembling voice, "That Ring... is gone!"
Mouri Ran quickly Stepped Forward and Looked at the empty Box in surprise, "Really Is! That Ring..."
"H-How could it be gone?" Suzuki Sonoko also panicked for Akane Katori.
This was a Ring that the Oga Family regarded as an Heirloom, specifically for the Oga Family's daughter-in-law. Now that the Wedding hasn't even formally started, the Ring is gone. Can this marriage still happen?
Crap, should she have stopped Brother Hichiji and Conan from coming in the first place? Even if Brother Hichiji couldn't not come due to his Identity, it would have been better to tie up Kid Conan at the Mori Detective Agency before leaving!
Conan Noticed that there was a strange white Cardstock sticking out from under the empty Ring Box. Curiously, he Reached Out and pulled out the Cardstock, only to Discover that it was a Photo.
A half-body Photo of Akane Katori taken with Purple Hydrangea as the Background.
And as the Photo was picked up by Conan, a Paper Doll folded from black and white and dark blue Cardstock also fell to Conan's Foot.
After Haibara Ai clearly Saw the Paper Doll on the Ground, she immediately Turned her Head to Look Towards Chi Feichei.
The Paper Doll wasn't made very delicately, even the Face and Hair were blank, but the white Shirt, Black Coat and Pants, and dark blue Necktie were all the same as Chi Feichei's outfit. Moreover, the Paper Doll's Black Coat had a long tail, obviously the same Morning Coat Style.
Mochida Hideo had also worn a Black Suit before, and other Guests might also wear Black Suits, but not many would wear Morning Coats. Only someone like Chi Feichei, who has an Elder at Home who adheres to British dress Etiquette, would possibly wear it like this.
And other Guests don't have much Relationship with here or this Matter, and may not have even come or had close contact with the Oga Family, so this Paper Doll is very likely to be hinting at Chi Feichei!
"Huh? Something fell," Mouri Ran bent down and picked up the Paper Doll, paused for a moment, "Th-This is..."
Suzuki Sonoko also thought of a certain acquaintance almost immediately, Turned her Head to Look at Chi Feichei in surprise, "Brother Hichiji?"
(End of Chapter)
