After some introductions, Tang Ze and his party also had a basic understanding of the four people.
The first one to speak was the handsome guy wearing an orange jacket and a hat. His name was Keisuke Ohtsubo.
The slightly chubby boy next to him is called Akita Ya Tetsu.
The girl with long hair and pink clothes is called Nojima Eiko.
As for the short-haired girl in a green jacket who is obviously a fan of mystery, her name is Akane Isaka.
After the two sides introduced themselves to each other, everyone got to know each other better.
"Actually, we are all mystery fans, especially your work, Detective Karasawa. We are all fascinated by it!" Akane Isaka had a joyful expression like a little fangirl.
"It felt surreal meeting you in person for the first time," Ōtsubo Keisuke said with a laugh. "When I met you two, I didn't even think about that."
"Yeah, I didn't expect it to be true..." Nojima Eiko nodded in agreement.
"By the way, if it's not too much trouble, could you please have dinner with us tonight?" Isaka Akane clasped her hands together with a pleading look on her face. "Please sign for us then!"
"Yes, we all want to chat with you two." Akita Ya Toru agreed with a smile.
"Of course you can. It would be great to have a local take you. You'll definitely be able to taste the delicious local cuisine."
Maori Kogoro rubbed his head, looked at the three people beside him and saw that they had no objections, so he patted his chest and agreed and said, "As for the signature, now is also fine!"
"I want Detective Karasawa to sign the work," said Akane Isaka with a smile. "And we'll have to buy a signature plate for Mr. Mori's signature. It'll be passed down as a family heirloom!"
"Heirlooms are too exaggerated~~!" After hearing what the other party said, Kogoro Mouri had a smug look on his face, and his tail was raised to the sky, which made Conan complain beside him.
After everyone discussed the itinerary, they got off the tower and then came to Strait Square.
The architecture here is quite unique. To reach the square, you have to take the escalator down first.
"By the way, how did you guys know each other?" After everyone got on the elevator, Xiaolan looked at them curiously and asked.
"Well, we were classmates in high school, and we kept in touch because we got along well." Akita Ya Toru said with a smile.
"It's been so long! That's great! Such a long time has passed, and everyone's relationship is still so good." Xiaolan said enviously.
"Actually, we were supposed to have another best friend in high school," Nojima Eiko said with some sadness.
"Another person?" Xiaolan asked in confusion.
"His name is Hondou. He's a very good painter. He was even planning to apply to Tokyo University of the Arts."
Isaka Akane's voice softened as she spoke, "But... in our senior year of high school, when we were about to graduate... he committed suicide under the Kanmon Bridge..."
"Committed suicide?" Xiaolan asked in surprise.
Maori Kogoro frowned slightly and said, "Is he doing this because he has run out of ideas?"
"That's not the case!" Nojima Eiko, who had always spoken softly, suddenly became excited and looked indescribably sad when she heard what Maori Kogoro said. "The reason he committed suicide... was because his dream was taken away..."
"dream..."
"His right hand was broken once..." Akita Ya Tetsu said with a look of regret on his face, "Although he received treatment, the recovery effect was not very ideal..."
"Yesterday was the thirteenth anniversary of the death of the main priest." Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Ootsubo Keisuke said in a slightly cheerful tone, "That's why Akane and I came back from Tokyo specifically to pay our respects to the main priest."
“That’s not the only reason!”
As if realizing the weight of the topic, Akita Ya Tetsu, after hearing his friend's words, came to Ootsubo Keisuke and Isaka Akane with a stern look on his face, hugged them from behind, and said with a smile:
"Eiko and I heard another piece of news! These two went to school together in Tokyo and ended up secretly getting engaged!"
“Hehehe~~”
The heavy atmosphere before was instantly swept away by the embarrassed giggles of the two young men and women.
"Ah, that's great!" Xiaolan always looked forward to getting married. When she heard about the two people's encounter, she said with a sincere blessing: "Congratulations!"
"Ah... It was only when I suddenly came to my senses that I realized that she was the only one left to choose." Keisuke Ootsubo looked at his girlfriend and said something suicidal.
"What do you mean by that?" As expected, after hearing her boyfriend's words, Isaka Akane angrily said, "How dare you say that! It was obviously my own voluntary sacrifice that made me choose to marry you!"
"You two are really a good match." Xiaolan couldn't help laughing as she watched the two people bickering.
"It's a damn good fit!!"
"Hmph!" X2!
After they finished speaking in unison, they turned to the side, then secretly glanced at each other, and then started laughing in tacit understanding.
Obviously, the two people also noticed that the atmosphere was a bit heavy before, so they deliberately used bickering to ease the previous atmosphere.
Tang Ze, who was laughing on the side, had a clear mind at this moment and began to think about the past.
Obviously, there may be other hidden reasons behind the suicide of the monk thirteen years ago, and this may also be the motive of the murderer in this case.
That’s right, it has come to this point. If Tang Ze still doesn’t know that this is the background of the case, then he would be really stupid.
But Tang Ze didn't know whether one of the four people would kill the other next, and then it would be a classic three-choice game.
From the current perspective, the relationship between the four people is quite good, and there is no apparent motive for murder. Further observation is needed, so Tang Ze is not sure whether his judgment is correct and plans to wait and see.
Thinking of this, Tang Ze remembered the annoying guy they met on the train who was making malicious phone calls.
Generally speaking, everyone you encounter during the crime may be involved.
If they could meet each other again today and there was still contact between the two parties, then the case could basically be declared closed.
As the saying goes, there is no coincidence in the world.
Not long after Tang Ze had this idea in his mind, when the group was strolling in Strait Plaza, a voice of an annoying boy suddenly came from behind.
"Why, are all of you here?"
The man on the train who was talking on the phone was smoking a cigarette and had a malicious smile on his face. "Akitaya, it seems I came at a bad time. Let's talk about it at another time."
I plan to stay here for three or four days, and then I'll come see you~"
Watching the other person's receding figure, Tang Ze had only one thought in his mind at that moment - the victim was definitely this guy! !
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