Chapter 161: The Garden Tea Party

I'm a high school student detective Shinichi Kudo, and when I went to an amusement park with my childhood sweetheart Xiaolan, I witnessed the scene of the dark organization's transaction. At that time, I was only interested in peeking at the deal, but I ignored the other accomplice who came from behind, I was poisoned by that person, and when I woke up, my body was smaller! If they knew that Kudo Shinichi was still alive, not only would my life be at risk, but also my loved ones would be threatened. So I concealed my identity under Dr. Agasa's advice, and when Ran asked for my name, in a hurry, I assumed the name Conan Edogawa. In order to collect information about those guys, I lived in my father's detective Xiaolan's house, but this uncle's ability to solve cases was confused, so I pretended to be an uncle, and used many props given to me by Dr. Asasa and my reasoning ability to solve many suspenseful cases. And my uncle has also become a famous detective thanks to me. But now I'm back to elementary school, and I'm forced to form a junior detective group with my classmates, Ayumi Yoshida, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya, and Motota Kojima.

Aside from my parents, Dr. Asa is the only one who knows my identity, but not long ago, a special person from the organization that poured my poison found me, and his name is Kaoru Mingya, codename. It's the gold medal killer of that organization. Because he was hunted down, he was also forced to eat the same poison as me, but he also accidentally became a child, and his other identity is my childhood sweetheart's Xiaolan's own brother, Maori Kaoru. He disappeared in a car accident when he was young, but appeared to me ten years later as a professional killer. After agreeing with him, with his help. I've gotten information about a lot of organizations, and that's what has led to the fact that we've made them public.

(Conan: You're just such a water article, aren't you afraid that the reader will lift your desk?)

(Kaoru: It's okay, the author said this one is free, just water.) And now the water part is used with your first perspective. So it doesn't matter. ）

(Conan: ...... ）

The body has become smaller though. But the detective whose mind is still flexible and knows everything: "The truth, there is only one!"

―――――――――――― Detective Conan's theatrical version of the detonating skyscraper―――――――――――――

"Hmm, April 29th, I will participate in the garden tea party of Emperor Moritani?!" At the dinner table, Xiaolan's words made me tremble, just a few minutes ago, when we had just sat down to prepare for dinner. Xiaolan excitedly told us the news. Said that it was a call from Shinichi, and asked us to attend Teiji Moriya's tea party instead of him.

As I sipped the miso soup, I glanced at Conan, who just smiled apologetically at me and motioned to tell me the details later.

"yes. Shinichi sent an invitation to bring his friends with him, but he couldn't come, so he asked us to go for him. Xiaolan took out the invitation and handed it to us. "By the way, Dad, because of this, I will go to the movies with Shinichi on the night of May 3rd. ”

"Nani?!" The first to react was not my father, but me. Xiaolan and Shinichi went to the movies? Shinichi is sitting across from me right now.

"Hmm, what's wrong, Kaoru?" Ran said as she looked surprised at me.

"Ah, no. It's nothing. I hurriedly waved my hand. "But why ...... with Shinichi? What about my brother going to the movies?"

"Because May 4th is Shinichi's birthday. Xiaolan said with a smile. "Because May 4 is Shinichi's birthday, I asked him to go to the midnight movie on May 3, and I gave him the red casual shirt I bought at 12 o'clock. So that you can surprise him. ”

"Hmm. Now Conan was speechless in surprise. I was silent in my heart, and at the same time looked at Conan, who was sitting opposite, and saw that he was already sitting there with a surprised expression, looking at Xiaolan motionless.

"That. What kind of movie are you going to see? Dad asked, picking up a piece of fish.

"The legend of the red line. ”

"Huh?"

"yes, don't you know?" explained Xiaolan's cheeks flushed slightly. "The legend that men and women who are destined to be together will have a red thread tied to their little finger when they are born. That movie is a romantic movie based on this story. ”

"Wait, you just said you were going to see a midnight show?" Dad reacted.

"yes. ”

"No! absolutely not!" said Dad. "I will never allow young men and women to make love all night in a dimly lit movie theater!"

"No, don't talk nonsense!" retorted. "Who called Shinichi to forget his birthday every year. So I remind him once a year. Wouldn't he be a year older for nothing?" Hearing this, Conan couldn't help but narrow his half-moon eyes and smile helplessly.

"But. You're still high school students, so you can't talk about it ......."

"That's right. I'm going to go shopping with the garden that morning, so you'll have to take care of lunch and dinner by yourself. Xiaolan ignored her father's words. "I remember that on April 29th, we went to the tea party together. After speaking, Xiaolan sat up with a smile and left the table.

"This kid, it's really ...... Alas...... The female university is not staying. "Daddy holds his forehead. acquiesced to Xiaolan's words. On the other side, Conan and I both looked at him with very complicated eyes. Then continue to eat in silence.

――――The smell of orchids, the taste of lavender, the taste of home > the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians――――

In the evening, Conan and I returned to the house.

"Kudo, what's the matter with that Teji Moriya?" As soon as I sat in the room, I asked Conan. Of course, I have to ask, but now I have a task related to Emperor Moriya floating in my hands.

"Oh, that's an invitation letter I accidentally found when I was helping my dad sort out the letters when I went to the doctor's house today. Conan explained. "He said that he had admired my name for a long time, so he wanted me to go to that tea party. ”

"You know him?"

"I don't know, I've never crossed paths, I just know that he's a famous architect. Conan responded. "You seem to be interested in him?"

"Uh-huh. Not really. "I started making it up. "It's just that for people like you who die wherever you go, a famous architect I don't know is looking for you...... Will he die?"

"Hey, Kaoru, you're enough. The corners of Conan's mouth twitched. "Anyway. Let's go and see. ”

In this way, at Conan's words, the four of us went to the villa of the famous architect Teiji Moriya on April 29th to participate in his garden tea party.

"Wow~~ What a spectacular garden. "As soon as she stepped into the first step of Emperor Moriya's house, Xiaolan was deeply attracted by the scenery of the garden here.

"It's a traditional English building from the 17th-century Orthodox Stuart era. "Dad put his hands on his hips. Said with a heroic face.

"Huh?"

"Nani?"

Two stunned voices rang out at the same time, and Conan and I looked at each other.

"Hey, Kaoru, your dad knows so much about architecture, you know?"

"How could I possibly know. As far as I know, even the furniture in my house when I was a child was designed by my mother, and my father didn't know anything about it, and he could say anything about the Stuart dynasty from his mouth. ”

"Hey...... Dad, you know so much about architecture. Xiaolan said with a look of adoration.

"Of course, your dad used to be called the Mobile Library. "Dad looks amazing. "And, you're taking a closer look at the left and right sides of the place. ”

"Huh?" Xiaolan was slightly stunned. Then she looked into the garden, and soon she noticed that the garden was different. "The garden. If you stand in the middle and look at it, the scenery on the left and right sides is exactly the same. The garden is too, and so is the villa~"

"This kind of building is called symmetrical design. Dad continued. Professor Sengu spent all his time in the UK until high school, which is why he has a special fascination with British architecture. Especially...... Forehead...... In particular, he has a special attachment to classical architectural style. His real name was originally Shinji. Later, for the sake of symmetry, it was deliberately changed to the second emperor. ”

“…… Kaoru, do you know that your dad is so powerful?"

"No, I don't know......," I was ashamed. Watching my dad take out the cheat sheet from his pocket like a cloud, he finished reading the relevant introduction of Teiji Moritani. I can't help but make the corners of my mouth twitch. Sure enough, the meeting of the detective and the famous architect. I have to say that my dad is quite this aspect.

"That's it, um~ But it's really beautiful here. It's the most beautiful garden I've ever seen~" Xiaolan walked around the garden like a beautiful blue butterfly.

"It's an honor to have your compliments. As we spoke, a middle-aged man's voice came, and when I heard the voice, I saw a man with a mustache walking like us. "Hello everyone, I'm Teiji Moriya. ”

"I, I'm Maorilan. Xiaolan hurriedly greeted the famous architect. "This is my father, Conan Edogawa and Kaoru Akimasa. Today because of the new one...... No, it was Kudo-kun who couldn't be invited to the meeting, so we came for him. Xiaolan hurriedly explained her intentions.

"Ah...... That's right. Kudo doesn't have time to come over......" Emperor Moriya said.

"But this uncle is also a detective. Conan pointed to his father.

"Stinky little ghost, what is it called!" "Dad was dissatisfied, but because he was facing Emperor Moriya, he just coughed, tidied up his clothes and walked in front of Emperor Moriya. "Under is Mori Kogoro. ”

"Oh...... You're the famous Maori detective, please advise. Teiji Moriya also stretched out his hand and shook it with his father. "Please follow me to the back garden, where the tea party will take place. ”

"Huh?" Looking at the appearance of Emperor Moriya, I couldn't help but wonder, from his current appearance, I can't tell that he looks like a person who likes to find trouble, why is he being targeted by the government?

"What's wrong?" Conan asked me at the sound of confusion.

"Kudo, what do you think of Teiji Moriya?" I asked.

"Not bad. Conan replied. "Many of his buildings are ranked as the best in Japan. According to Dr. Asasa, he is an out-and-out artist when it comes to architecture. ”

"That's ......"

"You seem to care about him?" Conan raised an eyebrow. "He doesn't have any tasks on him, does he?"

"No, I'm just a little curious as to why such an architect would know you. As for the mission or something. Then you think too much, if he is the target of my mission, I will definitely not ask you about him, because I will know more than you do. ”

“…… That's right. After thinking about it, Conan gave up asking me.

Follow in the footsteps of Teiji Moriya. We came to the backyard of his villa, where many celebrities had already arrived. Musician, model, entrepreneur and critic. Even the artists have come a lot.

"This is the venue for the tea party, so please feel free to enjoy the afternoon to the fullest. Emperor Moriya spread his hands. Treat us to dessert on the table.

"Wow~It's so beautiful~" Xiaolan couldn't help but admire the dim sum on the table. Girls, they're always interested in these little snacks. "Excuse me, are these snacks all handmade?"

"Yes. Of course, the formal tea party will be served to the guests with handmade sweets. Please taste it. Teji Moriya smiled at Xiaolan.

"Well, you're welcome. With that, Xiaolan picked up a cookie and put it in her mouth and bit it gently. A crisp sound came to our ears. "This biscuit is delicious~" Just by biting it, Xiaolan was full of praise for the dim sum.

"Haha, if you like it, if you can get your compliment, then the effort I spent making cookies last night will be rewarded. ”

"Hey...... It turns out that you can cook, master. "A female artist standing on the side heard our conversation and immediately expressed her opinion. And her words attracted the attention of the guests next to her.

"Well...... I'm still single. Emperor Moriya spread his hands. "All the snacks that are here today, whether it's sandwiches or cookies. I made it all with my own hands. My personality is that I don't feel at ease if I don't do it myself. Hahaha. ”

"No wonder......" I whispered as I squinted my half-moon eyes beside me.

"Hmm, no wonder you mean?" Conan wondered.

"No wonder, the food on the table is placed symmetrically. I raised my chin at the dessert on the table. "From the moment you walk in the door, you look towards the center of the venue, and you can see both the tables and the food. It's all symmetrical. Even down to each plate, you will find that as long as you find the central axis, you can see that the dim sum on this plate is also symmetrical according to the left and right sides of the plate. This kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder is really ......" At this point, I couldn't help but shrink my shoulders.

"It's just a rule. How can it be obsessive-compulsive disorder. Conan smiled bitterly at me.

"I see, those beautiful buildings were born because of this spirit, right?" said Conan. A male movie star praised Teiji Moriya.

"Hmph, if you don't have the conditions for beauty. I can't agree that it's architecture. Saying that, Emperor Moriya became indignant. "There are a lot of young architects today who don't have a sense of beauty at all, and I don't agree with that, and they have to have a stronger sense of responsibility for their work. Otherwise, how can we make a more perfect work!" made everyone present stunned. After all, in front of celebrities, it is really too exciting to express such an impassioned opinion.

"Well, it's obsessive-compulsive disorder. Hearing this, Conan couldn't help but bow his head and sigh.

"Ahem, yes, Mr. Maori. Teiji Moriya realized that his words were inappropriate and hurriedly diverted everyone's attention. "I'd like to ask you a question, don't you mind?"

"Ask me questions?"

"Yes. As he spoke, Teiji Moriya took out a wad of papers from his pocket. "It's a matter of guessing the password for a company run by three people to turn on a computer. I think if it's Detective Kogoro Mori, it should be solved right away. ”

"Huh...... Ahem. Well, that's right. Then please say it. Seeing that Emperor Moriya released his name, my father immediately tidied up his suit.

"Hehe, here's the information of those three people. The password is a word common to all three of them, and consists of five hiragana. With that, Teiji Moriya handed the paper in his hand to his father. "Miss Xiaolan, and everyone here should also come and try it, the time limit is three minutes. ”

So, each of the guests here received a piece of paper, and after Teiji Moriya announced the start of the time, everyone was busy thinking about the puzzles on the paper, and Teiji Moriya himself took this little time to go to the back of the crowd, took out his pipe, lit a pot of tobacco leaves with a match, and smoked it beautifully.

"Kaoru, can you see the secret of this piece of paper?" Conan asked, holding the information in his hand.

I glanced at the information lightly, and saw that the names, blood types and other information of the three people were written on the paper.

Riki Oyamada, blood type A, was born in October of Showa 31, and his interest is hot spring travel.

Sasuke Air Fly, blood type B, born in June of Showa 32, is interested in hang gliders.

This digging two, blood type O, was born in January of Showa 33, and his interest is walking.

"Not interested. I threw him an understatement.

"Hey...... You really are. Conan narrowed his half-moon eyes, and then focused on the information in his hand. "Hmm...... There are no common characters in the name, the date of birth and blood type are also different, and the interests and hobbies are very different. Where the hell is it?Kaoru, do you think it is...... Ahh Conan noticed that I was gone, who was still standing beside me. "Really, how can people be lost in a blink of an eye. Conan scratched his head, "Forget it, let's solve this puzzle first." (To be continued)

ps: It's the last two days, ask for the last wave of tickets~ At the same time, I want to explain to you that I want to study abroad in August and September, and I will come back in October, so all the officials who have been supporting me, let's meet in October. Of course...... It was back in October to start the update...... Zhou Geng (Don't hit me...... ）