Since Ai joined the reasoning research club at Fudo Elementary School, the Owl Cafe has become their best place for team building activities.

Of course, aside from Kindaichi Fumi, who is known as the soul of the club, engaging in activities such as studying mystery novels or planning adventures in abandoned houses, the most frequent activity for the elementary school students is doing their homework.

Especially after discovering that Ai could even solve problems beyond her level, the second and third graders started coming here even more frequently.

"...I did exactly as you suggested, and right in front of that idiot Hajime, I solved all his math problems."

Ersan reported to Xiao Ai with great excitement.

"You guys should really see the look on his face when his worldview collapsed, hahaha!"

“What’s there to be proud of…” the ever-awkward Kurozuka Takumi muttered, “What a silly woman.”

“Yeah, it wasn’t you who solved the problem, it was Ai-chan.” Hoshikawa Sumire, who had been vying with Nimi for the title of “Number One Beauty in the Mystery Club,” didn’t miss the chance to tease Nimi.

Like Hajime-chan, Nisan, who couldn't stand being provoked, stomped her foot and was about to lash out when she suddenly smiled and hugged Ai, who was standing calmly to the side.

"That's not wrong either. If Ai-chan is a genius, then wouldn't I be the one who discovered her, the talent scout?"

"As the saying goes, 'A thousand-mile horse is common, but a discerning eye is rare,' so... so..."

So what? I'm a little stuck on the second and third points.

So I'm better than Ai? Ai should thank me.

Even Ersan himself wouldn't believe such a statement.

"In short," in a moment of desperation, Nizo waved his hand sharply, "Ai is amazing, that's all!"

Several close friends simultaneously burst into laughter.

"What nonsense are you spouting? What horse, what joy?" Hoshikawa Sumire covered her mouth and laughed with a delighted expression.

"It's a piece from 'Miscellaneous Sayings' written by Han Yu, a great writer from the Tang Dynasty in China." Xiao Ai casually activated her human-shaped self-contained encyclopedia mode.

The gist of the saying is that talented people in the world are like horses that can travel a thousand miles a day, and those who can recognize and make good use of talent are like discerning horse connoisseurs. With a discerning horse connoisseur, a thoroughbred horse can be recognized and its talents can be fully utilized.

"If you encounter someone who doesn't recognize a talent, doesn't give a thoroughbred the treatment it deserves, and doesn't allow it to utilize its strengths, where will you find a thoroughbred?"

Under the female PhD's eloquent speech, several elementary school students, including the second and third students, were initially surprised and amazed, but by the end they became as dull as if they were in a classical Chinese class, and some even became drowsy.

Xiao Ai then chuckled and stopped talking.

Ersan suddenly shuddered and then clapped his hands hard.

"Yes, yes, that's exactly what I mean!"

"I knew Ai was the best!"

Under her lead, Hoshikawa Sumire and the others clapped blankly, as if they were an emotionless group.

"Oh, right," Mizuho Tsuzuki, who had been quiet and hadn't joined the conversation, suddenly said with some regret, "starting tomorrow, I probably won't be able to come and play with you anymore."

"First of all, Mizuho," Nizo said seriously, "we're not playing around, it's a team-building activity for the Mystery Club, a team-building activity!"

"Then why can't you come?"

"Because my uncle had to go out, and there was no one else at home, he had to send me to stay with relatives for a few days."

Mizuho replied with a hint of regret.

"That aunt's house is quite far from here."

Ersan's eyes suddenly flickered.

"Is Mr. Itsuki going out? Is there an interview?" As she spoke, she suddenly clapped her hands again. "Then why don't you come live with me! Anyway, silly Hajime and your uncle are friends."

As she spoke, she dialed her children's phone, but before she could say more than a few words, she screamed.

"What did you say? You idiot Haji, you're going out too?"

"Still with Mr. Itsuki?"

"Why didn't you tell me about this beforehand!..."

It should be said that it would be almost impossible for Ersan and Hajime-chan to communicate calmly and effectively during their conversation.

“Mizuho, ​​come stay at my house.” Ai said with her usual calm. “Anyway, my brother Yoruichi is going out too, so it’ll just be me and my sister at home.”

“…Yes,” she nodded calmly after catching a few questioning glances, “It’s with your Hajime-chan, Mr. Itsuki, and Miyuki-nee-san, all of them together.”

"I heard they went to find Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's treasure."

...

"Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was the leader of the rebel army that led Catholics in the Kyushu region in a rebellion during the Edo period, known as the 'Shimabara Rebellion.' He was said to be an exceptionally handsome young man who was only 16 years old!"

Under Mr. Itsuki's eloquent explanation, Kindaichi felt as if he had entered a history classroom and instantly became drowsy.

Miyuki, on the one hand, had some knowledge of this knowledge, and on the other hand, she was also aroused by the words "beautiful boy". Her eyes sparkled, her hands were clasped together, and she listened with great interest.

He would occasionally make sounds like "Wow," "Really?" or "So that's how it is," to add a comedic touch.

Encouraged by this, Mr. Itsuki spoke with even more enthusiasm.

"...In short, the unused military funds were buried by Amakusa Shiro somewhere on either the upper or lower part of Amakusa Island, and are said to be worth hundreds of millions of yen..."

"W-What! Several hundred million!" Upon hearing the amount of money, Kindaichi immediately woke up and started asking Mr. Itsuki a lot of questions.

Only Yoruichi Toyama remained calm, leaning against the pier railing and gazing at the sea.

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