Chapter 173 Another Country, Old People

"Well, it's a great feeling!" said Hattori happily in the front row of the car. "It's better to drive a patrol car, even if it's a traffic jam, other cars will give way. So, where do you want to go?"

"I said...... Are you going to use this kind of car to show us Osaka!" Dad broke out at the first time. Driving around in a police car, this is a parade on the street, how can you bear it.

"What's the matter, don't you like it?" said Hattori with an innocent face. "This is the latest car. By the way, I'll sound the siren. This way you can run faster. ”

"Ah, no, no, that's not what we meant. Xiaolan hurriedly waved her hand and blushed. "Sitting in a car like this is like a prisoner caught by the police. It's a bit embarrassing to call people. ”

"Well...... Don't worry about that. Nothing bad happened anyway. You can sit in the open. Isn't it, Ke...... Conan. ”

"Heh, hehehe. Conan squinted at Hattori with half-moon eyes. "Don't ask me, you should ask him. As he spoke, Conan gestured to me sitting on Lan's lap. And when Hattori looked at me next to him, a sharp chill rushed to his back. He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

"Well, yes, I didn't do anything bad. Heh, hehe. Thank you, Hattori. Without a glimmer of sparkle in my eyes, I stared coldly at Hattori. Although he didn't have killing intent, the pressure on Hattori from that powerful resentment also made him a little breathless.

"Aha, ahahaha. Well, let's head to the first stop, aiming for ramen. Oh!!" In order to alleviate his fears, Hattori reluctantly cheered for himself.

Ignoring Hattori's attitude, I began to look out the window. Although it is a little hated to be a police car. But after all, when I infiltrated the mission, I didn't dress up as a policeman. The police car has been driven several times, and the sense of resistance is not too strong, but why do you feel so uncomfortable?

All the way to the noodle restaurant introduced by Hattori. The owner was also very enthusiastic about the food in the store. Soon. Bowls of noodles were brought to us.

"Well, that's what you call noodles. The soup is already clear to the bottom of the bowl. Hattori introduced.

"Hmm~ Although the taste is a little lighter, it is delicious. Xiaolan encouraged.

"Huh, it's completely tasteless...... "Dad smacked his lips.

"Boss, add some miso. I just raised my hand.

"I want a copy too. Conan seconded.

"Hey...... I'm talking about you. Hattori gritted his teeth helplessly. "Boss, give these two imps two mias. ”

"Hey~" the boss said briskly. "Hey Heiji, who is this girl, your new girlfriend?" while taking out the miso points to us, the boss joked to Heiji.

"Oh, does it look like it?"

"Ah, that. No, no, no. Xiaolan hurriedly explained. "We're just from Tokyo...... Huh?!" Xiaolan's words came to an abrupt end.

"What's wrong?" Dad saw that Xiaolan's state was a little wrong. So he asked.

"Hmm...... Not sure why. Suddenly there was a chill. ”

"Chill?" Conan raised an eyebrow and looked at me. And I just shook my head gently at Conan. said that nothing was found.

"Well...... Maybe it was just blown by the wind. Don't worry about that kind of thing, where do you want to eat next?" Hattori said unconcernedly. Yes, of course, Hattori doesn't care about the chill. There are a total of five people here, an elementary school student part-time high school student detective, an elementary school student part-time killer, a high school student detective part-time kendo master, a former police officer turned detective, and a women's karate champion. Who would dare to mess with such a lineup.

"Hmm...... After eating Osaka's udon, the next place should be ...... Takoyaki?" Dad flipped through the travel brochure and responded to Hattori's words as he read it.

"Then, let's go eat the octopus and it's done. I happen to know of a very delicious takoyaki restaurant. ”

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

"Wow, it's delicious! The takoyaki here is simply amazing!" "At the takoyaki shop, my dad exaggeratedly ate the takoyaki on his plate. Not only Dad, but even Conan praised the deliciousness of the takoyaki here while eating. Hattori, as the owner of this place, naturally has to accompany us to eat. But there are only two people here, one is me, although the small plate in front of me contains a lot of takoyaki, but I don't mean to move the chopsticks at all, because my eyes all stop on the other person who didn't move the chopsticks, that is, Xiaolan sitting opposite me, for some reason, Xiaolan has been looking left and right since the beginning, but when I concentrate on listening to the sounds around me. But I don't feel the slightest uneasiness, is there really someone who only targets Xiaolan?

"Eh?!!! you've eaten them all!" Xiaolan said dissatisfied, looking at the empty plate in front of her.

"Huh? poof...... Hahaha. "Looking at Xiaolan's puffed up, I can't help but feel funny. It seems that I have too much heart, maybe I am too nervous. While laughing. I pushed my plate down in front of Ran.

"Eh, Xiao Xun, what are you ......" Xiao Lan was slightly surprised.

"Nothing. I just can't get used to eating this thing, so I'll give it to you, Sister Xiaolan. "I asked me to smile with my cheeks in my hands.

"Huh, this ...... Well, thank you Kaoru-chan. Somehow, Xiaolan didn't mean to shirk at all, but took my plate very lightly, as if it was logical. It made me raise an eyebrow.

After eating the takoyaki, we got in the damn police car again and headed to our next destination. I took it but it was a sudden situation.

"Huh? You want to eat pancakes? Why didn't you say it earlier. Hattori scratched his head and said helplessly. In the car, my dad wanted to eat pancakes on a whim, but he was complained by Hattori because he said it too late. "One pancake shop I know of just missed. As you know, most of Osaka is a one-way street, so if you want to go back, you'll have to take a long detour. ”

"In that case, why don't you go to a store that I'm familiar with? Sakata, who has been serving as a driver, interjected at the right time.

"Hey. That couldn't be better. "Hattori's face is cloudy and clear. So, we followed Sakata to a shop he knew. After ordering the food, Hattori walked away on the grounds that he would call his mother to inform him of the itinerary. Leave us to discuss today's trip to Osaka.

"Haha. Osaka is really interesting. Conan smiled at Ran.

"In other words, not only did I enjoy the scenery of Osaka, but I also ate so many special snacks of Osaka. It was a great trip. Xiaolan said excitedly, and then turned to her father. "What does Daddy think?"

"Uh-huh......" Dad held his chin. A listless look. "The snacks were still very good. It would be nice if there was a bar with a barmaid. As he spoke, the weak face immediately showed a lewd smile.

"Aha, ahahaha. In this regard, Xiaolan had no choice but to smile awkwardly. "And what about Kaoru-chan?"

"Me?" I looked up at Smiling Ran. "Well...... Overall, it's pretty good. I shrugged. After all, I had been to Osaka many times before I went home, and I accompanied Shizuru to visit various places in Osaka for delicious snacks, and although I knew that there were a few restaurants that might taste better than ours, I was a guest this time. It's not right to take the lead, you always have to give the black charcoal some face, right? "But I always feel like something is missing. But I can't say it. After stating the situation, I added the mood of the moment, indeed, since Xiaolan felt the chill, I felt a little uncomfortable. But I can't say why. It felt empty.

"Well, what's missing? Is it the octopus just now...... Eh, this seat is our friend's seat. "Halfway through the conversation. Xiao Lan's words stopped abruptly, and instead turned to the other side, where Hattori was sitting just now, just as I was talking to Xiao Lan. A young girl in an orange jacket and a short brown skirt sat down and swept towards the girl, her jet-black hair tied back into a single ponytail. The same orange headband embellishes the beauty with a hint of playfulness. The standard melon seed face, with white and tender skin, involuntarily attracts the attention of others. Unlike Xiaolan's tenderness, this girl's eyes are full of youthful vitality. When she appeared in front of everyone, everyone was amazed at the beauty of this girl, but there was only one exception, and that person was me. At this moment, I was not surprised, but looked at this girl with a frown, although this was the first time I had seen this girl, but the impression was vague. I'm sure I feel a little different about this girl. If I had to say what it felt, I think it would be a feeling of longing that I hadn't seen for a long time. But the reason. Even I don't know. Until......

"You're that Kudo, right?" The girl sitting next to Xiaolan didn't pay attention to Xiaolan's words, but spoke on her own.

"Huh?"

"Huh?!"

"Uh-huh!!"

One sentence caused the surprise of the three people, Xiaolan's puzzlement, Conan's shock, and my first awakening.

Yes, just now, my thoughts were not cleared, but the girl's crisp voice woke me up, and at the same time, pulled my consciousness back to a long, long time ago......

"Ming. How's the results?"

"OK wind~ only one shot hit the nine rings. All the rest hit hearts~"

"Is 100 worse than 1? Bright. Widen the distance. ”

"Hey, hey. Wind. It's already 85 yards. It's 100 yards in Latch. Even if you're using a modified Sand Eagle. Bullets are also affected by their trajectory. ”

"It's okay, come on. ”......

"Hey, hey. I said the wind. Where did you pick up the animals? ”

"In the forest. This kind of small ferret is rare in the forest. ”

"Cut. Childish behavior. ”

“...... Bright. I just picked up a ferret. You're not going to be jealous. ”

"Mixed ...... Bastard. so as not to be jealous. ”

"That. What's this little guy's name? Hmm...... It's okay to call Xiaoya. ”

"Hey!!Wind !!"......

"Wind. How could you just leave me. Remember, when you picked me out of a dozen kids. How happy I am. I won't be killed by them because of your presence. You saved me. You treat me like a sister. I am very happy. I've never had a family. I didn't expect to have an older brother by my side one day. But. You're ...... now. Why. Why? I'm already free. Why do you want me to live alone!!"

Rumble!!!

Memories of the past exploded in my mind in an instant, and I remembered it. Yes, although this girl's appearance is very different from her, but I will never forget this voice for the rest of my life, yes, this voice belongs to her. Minya, the same Minya who was born and died with me in my previous life! (To be continued...... ）