The entire resort can be described as a paradise of birdsong and fragrant flowers. Upon entering, you can see a row of cherry blossom trees, and under your feet, you can walk on a bluestone path with lush cherry blossom trees on both sides.
It's a pity that it's not cherry blossom season now, otherwise this place would definitely be a beautiful sight.
When I arrived, it was daytime, and the area under the cherry blossom trees was covered with lush green grass, with small clusters of flowers scattered on the grass at intervals, making it seem rather monotonous without the cherry blossoms in bloom.
After crossing the path, Guangyou could clearly see the reception area of the hot spring resort.
The resort retains the traditional Japanese architectural style, with a very simple exterior and no superfluous decorations.
Japanese ancient architecture may not be as aesthetically pleasing or grand as Chinese ancient architecture, but it has its own unique charm.
The resort is surrounded by a man-made bamboo forest, perfectly highlighting its tranquility and elegance.
As soon as I entered the reception area, the resort's general manager greeted me.
"Second Miss, here's the key. Hope you have a good time."
Without uttering a single unnecessary word, he handed over the keys, stepped back, and did it all in one smooth motion.
After receiving the keys and offering polite thanks, the group left the reception area.
The group's detached villa was in the best location in the entire resort, Zone A, No. 1.
The three-story villa is just the right size, and the space is used very well. The first floor has a living room and three courtyards, the second floor is the accommodation area, and the third floor has an indoor swimming pool and an indoor artificial hot spring.
Besides the hot spring on the third floor, there is another one in the backyard. It is said to be a natural hot spring with a beautiful environment, reminiscent of a secluded Zen retreat with bamboo paths and lush flowers.
However, there are no meditation rooms here, only villas.
These descriptions are written in the brochure, and only Area A No. 1 has its own natural hot spring. The others only have one artificial indoor hot spring that can only be used by two people.
After settling their luggage, the group decided to go out for a meal.
After walking along the path for five minutes, we arrived at the hot spring resort where the restaurant was located.
As soon as they entered, someone greeted them. The waiter confirmed their identities by using the number tags that had been given to them with the villa keys, and then led them to their assigned seats.
Kōyū and his group also had the best spot, where they could see Mount Fuji in the distance through the glass next to them.
As the sun sets, the restaurant is bathed in golden light.
The restaurant serves buffet style meals, but of course you can also order à la carte. Here you can enjoy most of the world's cuisines.
These are all free; you just need to verify your visitor status.
While we were eating, a sharp scream suddenly rang out outside the resort.
The scream sent Conan's adrenaline soaring. He stopped eating, put down his knife and fork, and ran toward the source of the scream.
Kōyū shook his head helplessly; Conan gets excited whenever something like this happens.
When Sonoko saw that something had happened, she got up and went over to check on the situation.
After all, it's her family's business, so she should pay more attention to it.
A crowd of onlookers had already gathered in the bamboo grove next to the resort to watch the spectacle.
The crowd whispered among themselves, discussing what had happened inside.
"I'll go inside and take a look."
After saying something to Ai, Kōyū squeezed into the crowd.
After some effort, Guangyou squeezed into the crowd and was able to see what was happening inside.
A man lay on the ground, looking to be in his early twenties. His left hand was swollen like a water pipe, covered in bruises, a stark contrast to his other, fair arm.
Guangyou crouched down and asked, "What's the situation now?"
Conan took out a white glove, looked at the deceased's left arm, and said, "It looks like he was bitten by a snake."
He didn't hide this from others, and the onlookers panicked when they heard it was a snake bite.
Many people are going to complain about the resort's inadequate security measures, which threaten their personal safety.
Kōyū glared at Conan, saying that Conan didn't think before he spoke. The news wasn't confirmed yet, and if everyone knew about it, things would get chaotic.
It wasn't that he wanted the resort to evade responsibility; it was mainly because people's hearts are fragile and their nature is suspicious. A little gossip can make people distrust each other.
It wouldn't be too late to say anything after we've confirmed it, but Conan seemed unaware of this and didn't try to hide it, speaking in a normal voice.
He was starting to regret asking Conan; it was his fault.
Now that things had come to this, Guangyou didn't know what to say. He squatted down, looked at the deceased, and nodded, confirming that the situation was indeed as described.
The resort manager, whom I had just met, rushed to the scene upon hearing of the incident.
After hearing about what happened, the resort manager pushed his way to the front of the crowd and shouted, "Please rest assured, there are absolutely no snakes or anything like that here, not even a single rat."
A dissenting voice arose from the crowd: "Then how do you explain this?"
When someone spoke up, others chimed in: "Yes, we demand an explanation!"
If there are two people, then there will be three, four, or even a group.
The person in charge was a middle-aged man who had experienced a lot. Apart from the beads of sweat on his forehead, he looked quite presentable.
"Please rest assured that we will reimburse your expenses for this event. The details are still pending, so please don't worry."
Since listening was free, many people shut up. They were also rational; the matter was not yet certain, and it wouldn't be too late to talk about it once it was confirmed.
Police officers and medical personnel from Yamanashi Prefecture arrived at the scene immediately, but the man had already died and could not be saved even by a miracle worker.
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