Accidental Death

"...Mr. Suzuki's commission, is it because of Phantom Thief Kid again?!" Tsujimura Fukatsuki was surprised, "I remember it was only a month since Phantom Thief Kid appeared last time?"

Ayatsuji pedestrians pushed the phone aside, stood up after stretching and picked up the coat hanging on the coat rack: "Who knows? Maybe there are too few homework left in school?"

"School?" Tsujimura Fukatsuki was a little confused, but took out his mobile phone to search for information about the incident.

In recent days, Suzuki Jirokichi seems to be preparing to exhibit a collection called "Crimson Star" at a jewelry exhibition in Tokyo. Judging from the notice letter, Kidd's target notice is it.

Jiroji Suzuki probably sent a text message to Ayatsuji Pedestrian immediately after receiving the notice letter, so there is no discussion about Kaitou Kidd's notice on the Internet.

"Teacher, do you need me to go there with you?" Tsujimura Fukatsuki asked when he saw that Ayatsuji pedestrian was about to go out.

Although she was transferred back to the Headquarters of the Supernatural Secret Service Division, Tsujimura Fukatsuki is currently directly under Ango Sakaguchi, and she still has some free time before the other party has no new orders.

"No," replied the detective as he walked, "I don't need assistants who only make the investigation more difficult."

Tsujimura Fukatsuki was dissatisfied: "Teacher! I was just praised by Senior Sakaguchi yesterday as a 'very reliable subordinate'!"

Ayatsuji pedestrians responded: "Really? Then I should really mourn for Ango Sakaguchi-after all, if you can be praised as 'very reliable', then his subordinates are really regrettable."

Tsujimura Fukatsuki retorted: "The members of the Supernatural Secret Service Division are all elites among the elite, and only those with high grades have the opportunity to participate in the selection at the police academy."

"It's amazing." Ayatsuji pedestrian said perfunctorily.

When he opened the door to leave, he suddenly found a person standing outside the door.

The girl stood in front of the office door, raised her hand as if she was about to knock on the door, but was taken aback by the pedestrian Ayatsuji who suddenly appeared in front of her: "Aya, Ms. Ayatsuji?!"

"Miss Xianchuan?" Tsujimura Fukatsuki, who heard the voice, came over and asked with some doubts after recognizing the girl's identity.

This is Xianchuan Wu who was kidnapped together with Hong Jiaodong during the 420 incident. Although Tsujimura Mizuki paid attention to her because her adoptive father was in the famous supernatural association, she did not expect to meet her here. other side.

Xianchuan Wu once met Tsujimura Fukatsuki, and smiled shyly after seeing her: "Miss Tsujimura, long time no see."

She paused for a moment, then looked at Yan Tsuji pedestrians and asked, "Is Teacher Yi Tsuji going out?"

Tsujimura Fukatsuki replied: "Well, I have to go outside to deal with some things."

Ayatsuji pedestrian glanced at Xianchuan Wu: "Is it about your novel?"

"Hey, how do you know... yes, ah, not all of them," said Xianchuanwu, shaking his head hastily, "No, it's actually just some trivial things that are not worth mentioning, since Mr. You can come back later.”

When she said that, Ayatsuji pedestrians left without saying anything more.

Xianchuan Wu looked at the detective's back, and murmured, "Mr. Ayatsuji is really amazing... He guessed the reason why I came here before I said anything."

Tsujimura Shenyue echoed: "Indeed, he could have inferred that I was scolded by my boss when he was sitting in the room."

Senkawa Kiri looked at Tsujimura Mitsuki in surprise.

the latter:"……"

Tsujimura Shenyue: "Forget it, let's not mention this, what are you going to do today? Didn't your guardian accompany you?"

Neither the school where Senkawa Kiri goes nor the office in Yokohama are counted. It is worrying for a junior high school student to travel so far.

"Odasaku is busy dealing with the affairs of the detective agency, and he has no time to supervise me, and so are his brothers and sisters—so everyone wants to make money as soon as possible so that Odasaku can retire." Xianchuan Wu spread his hands, looking like a little adult "But it's impossible."

She went on to say, "I'm here this time to collect information."

Tsujimura Fukatsuki: "Material?"

Speaking of this, Xianchuan Wu was a little embarrassed. She took out a stack of manuscript paper from her backpack and explained: "I joined the literature club at school, and now I am writing a mystery novel, but it has been changed many times and it is not ideal. Aya Mr. Tsuji is a famous detective, and he must have dealt with many powerful cases... I think, if I can know how Mr. Ayatsuji solved the case, I will be able to write more interesting novels."

"I see." Tsujimura Fukatsuki understood.She thought for a while, and then said, "Mr. Ayatsuji is a detective under the government. Most of the cases involve confidentiality and cannot be disclosed to the outside world. But the public part, the details can be told to you. Next time you have a chance, you can ask him .”

As he spoke, Tsujimura Fukazuki raised his forehead: "...but with Mr. Ayatsuji's character, he will definitely be very impatient if you ask him to explain past cases."

Xianchuan Wu was also deeply touched, and said in distress: "I originally planned to ask Mr. Ranpo at the Armed Detective Agency, but he said that the truth can be seen at a glance, and there is no process at all."

Tsujimura Fukatsuki recalled the appearance of Edogawa Ranpo when they met last time: "..."

It seems that getting along with the detective is quite difficult.

The venue used by Suzuki Jirokichi to hold the jewelry exhibition this time is a building under the Suzuki Foundation and located in the center of Tokyo. The whole building stands out from the surrounding buildings, and one can feel the amazing financial power of the Suzuki Foundation at a glance.

Because the exhibition has not yet started, the venues that are still closed seem a little deserted.

When Ayatsuji pedestrians arrived, there were already people in the venue.

The owner of the jewel, Suzuki Jirokichi, Mori Kogoro, and Edogawa Conan, is responsible for Kidd-related incidents and the Nakamori Police Department and his subordinates.

As for Suzuki Sonoko and Mao Lilan whom I saw last time, it seems that they are not there.

"Mr. Ayatsuji, I didn't expect to see you again so soon!" The person who received the notice letter - Suzuki Jirokichi was not at all nervous, but greeted Ayatsuji pedestrians with a smile.

No wonder.

Kaitou Kidd is known to have a penchant for stealing precious gems.As for the collection of these luxury goods, Suzuki Jirokichi is definitely one of the best in Japan.Moreover, Suzuki Jirokichi acted in a high-profile manner. After taking gems in foreign countries, he must exhibit them. Naturally, he would inevitably become the target of Kaitou Kidd.

After going back and forth, Suzuki Jiroji also had many contacts with Kaitou Kidd. He even took Kaitou Kidd's notice letter as a challenge or fun, and this time he didn't feel any tension.

Suzuki Jirokichi's attitude made the Nakamura Police Department who was following him very helpless, but it was hard to say anything.

The Nakamura Police Department also stepped forward to say hello to Ayatsuji pedestrians: "Please take care of this incident—it's really troublesome. Last time you clearly deciphered the warning letter, and the police even used EFI spray. In the end, we still failed to catch Kidd. But such a mistake will never happen again this time! This time, we will definitely arrest Kidd!"

Mori Kogoro also excitedly said: "Since Ayatsuji-kun is here to participate in this incident, I have to show some real kung fu!"

Edogawa Conan beside him: "..."

Forget it uncle, with your IQ, even if you "show real skills", it's not enough to look good in front of Ayatsuji pedestrians.

Thinking of this, he suddenly met the detective's eyes.

So Edogawa Conan raised his head and showed a bright smile: "Mr. Ayatsuji, good afternoon!"

"Good afternoon." Ayatsuji pedestrian finished speaking, then looked away.

Edogawa Conan was a little confused.

In the last murder incident in the mountain villa, he felt that Yan Tsuji pedestrians seemed to have discovered something about his identity, but the attitude of the other party made him still unsure.

However, with the character of Ayatsuji Xingren, it is not surprising that he will behave like this after learning his identity.

The Nakamori Police Department said: "By the way, everyone should have read Kidd's card. In order to determine when he committed the crime, I will trouble the two detectives to decipher the warning letter as soon as possible."

Mori Kogoro: "By the way, the letter mentioned 'stars' this time, so the target of Kaitou Kidd is the scarlet stars in this exhibition, right?"

"Well, he should be right." Conan Edogawa raised his hand, "The information on the Internet says that this gemstone named 'Crimson Star' was called the 'Star of Narcissus' by its first owner after it was born. '."

The Nakamori Police Department clapped their hands: "This is consistent with the description on the notice letter."

"Indeed," Jirokichi Suzuki laughed, and then said, "Conan knows a lot!"

Edogawa Conan smiled shyly: "It's all from online searches."

Mori Kogoro glanced at him: "...you little brat."

"Since we mentioned it, let's take everyone to take a look at this legendary gem first." Suzuki Jirokichi was obviously very satisfied with this gem that he spent a lot of money on, and with a big wave of his hand, he led everyone to the upper floor. to the showroom.

……

"By the way, this time there is another detective besides Mr. Ayatsuji and Brother Mori." When the group was in the elevator, Suzuki Jirokichi suddenly mentioned.

"Another detective?" Edogawa Conan wondered.

"You should know this person, Conan," Suzuki Jirokichi finished, but he didn't intend to explain any more.

"..."

Ayatsuji pedestrian glanced at Edogawa Conan, then chuckled as if thinking of something.

Edogawa Conan, who was already at a loss, was even more at a loss.

When they went down the stairs and walked through the corridor to the door of the exhibition hall, Suzuki Jirokichi said mysteriously: "He's inside."

Conan Edogawa opened the door and ran in first.

The interior of the exhibition hall is a huge space. On the wall facing the gate, a gorgeous and huge golden clock is engraved in the style of Ukiyo-e, and a real mechanical clock is nested on it with exquisite craftsmanship.

The ruby ​​known as the "Crimson Star" is inlaid on the pointer of the minute hand, slowly turning as time goes by.

In order to deal with Kaitou Kidd, the entire wall was sealed with tempered glass made of special materials.

But now, a familiar figure was standing in front of the glass showcase with his back to everyone.

The moment he saw the other party, Edogawa Conan couldn't help but widen his eyes.

The next second, the young man turned around and greeted them with a smile: "Good afternoon, everyone?"

Police Department Nakamori was surprised: "Shinichi Kudo?!"

Mori Kogoro twitched the corners of his mouth: "So it was this brat who was talking about it!"

Suzuki Jirokichi stepped forward with a smile: "That's right, Kudo-kun happened to be working in Tokyo, so I asked him to come over to help."

Mori Kogoro rolled his eyes at "Kudo Shinichi".

Come on, why don't you have time to meet Kanlan when you come to Tokyo?

But he couldn't understand this guy who coveted his daughter, so naturally he wouldn't say anything.

Suzuki Jirokichi said proudly: "With the presence of three detectives this time, coupled with the strict security system in this building, the Kaitou Kidd will definitely not be able to steal the gem!"

Edogawa Conan: "..."

You may not believe it, but Kaitou Kid is standing right in front of you.

Obviously he is the real Kudo Shinichi, I don't know what kind of plan Kaitou Kidd is playing by pretending to be his identity this time.

In doubt, Edogawa Conan looked at "Kudo Shinichi", but unexpectedly found that the other party's expression seemed a little unnatural.

And the source of this unnaturalness seems to be—

Ayatsuji Pedestrian?