Non-mainstream Conan viewing style

Suzuki Jirokichi frowned, with a hint of impatience in his tone: "What nonsense are you talking about? That painting of sunflowers was reduced to ashes in the flames of war!"

However, Higashi Koji had a calm expression, his eyes flashing with determination. He slowly shook his head and said, "No, that is not true. On that day, Ashiya was attacked by an air raid, and the whole city was in a tragic state, as if it had been completely engulfed by fire."

(Memories come flooding back)

Higashi Koji's voice became deep and powerful: "I remember it very clearly. The scene on that day was like hell on earth. My grandfather, a carpenter with superb skills, was employed by the entrepreneur who collected sunflowers. When the flames of war began to spread to that house, my grandfather rushed in resolutely."

He paused, then continued, "My grandfather's target was the Sunflowers that were firmly fixed to the wall to prevent theft. In the flames and smoke, he was alone and used all his strength to pry off the precious painting."

At this moment, the entrepreneur's scream of fear and the servant's dissuasion seemed to ring in my ears again. My grandfather threw the painting to the servant, but unfortunately his thigh was injured. He gritted his teeth and said firmly: "Even if Japan loses the war, I will not let the sunflowers fall into the hands of others."

The young lady burst into tears and tried to rush over to stop her grandfather, but was held tightly by the servant. The servant anxiously shouted, "Young lady, run away! It will be too late if you don't leave now!" As the servant pulled her away, the young lady could only watch her grandfather and the sunflower painting disappear in the sea of ​​fire.

My grandfather's voice sounded especially clear in the firelight: "I hope that one day there will be a real art museum in Japan so that people all over the world can appreciate the beauty of that sunflower."

(Memories gradually fade away)

Higashi Kouji then spoke slowly: "We have heard our father tell this story again and again. After our father passed away, my brother and I continued to look for the Ashiya Sunflowers. That is the painting that our grandfather guarded with his life. How can we let it disappear like this?"

Conan asked curiously: "What is the clue the servant mentioned?"

Higashi Koji sighed and continued, "The servant told us that in order to prevent the painting from being confiscated by GHQ, he deliberately restored the painting to look like a fake and sent it to Europe to avoid disaster. We have been following this clue and have been searching."

Suzuki Jirokichi widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "Is it possible? Is it possible? The sunflower I marked is the Ashiya sunflower?" Suzuki Sonoko was also surprised and couldn't close her mouth.

Mao Lilan showed a thoughtful expression: "It turns out that it was not burned."

Higashi Kouji nodded, with a trace of pain in his eyes: "Yes, my brother and I finally found it. The sunflowers in Ashiya that had been quietly placed in the attic of the roof of an old house in Yar. However, after we finally found the sunflowers we had been looking for for many years, my brother changed his mind."

His voice began to tremble. "He thought the sunflowers should stay in Arles, where Van Gogh loved his life, and even said he would destroy the painting on the spot. I could never forgive my brother for saying something that went against our family tradition. We started arguing, and the situation got more and more heated."

At this point, Tou Yukiji's eyes became moist: "The pistol I used for self-defense went off accidentally, and I... I accidentally killed my brother..." He choked and could not continue.

(Memories come flooding back)

"Brother...I...I..." Tou Yukiji's voice was trembling.

"Run away!" Dong Xingyi shouted anxiously.

"Brother..." Dong Xingji burst into tears.

"Hey, run away quickly!" Dong Xingyi urged again.

"But..." Toukouji hesitated.

"Go!" Dong Xingyi roared and pushed Dong Xinger away.

Toukouji drove away, while Toukouichi walked into the sunflower field and faked the scene of suicide.

(End of memory)

Higashi Koji took a deep breath and continued, "Later, I learned that Japan was going to hold a sunflower exhibition, so I participated as a researcher. Thanks to this, I had the honor of witnessing the moment when the Ashiya sunflowers returned to Japan. I realized the wish of three generations of our family."

His eyes became firm: "I have also decided that I will turn myself in after the exhibition is over. Although it is a little early..."

However, at this moment, someone lit a fire in the second hall.