Chapter 132 Our acquaintance is known to all...
The young detective followed Akashi Teru dejectedly, his mind filled with thoughts like, "How could Akashi-nii not be joking with him about such an outrageous part?!" The only child couldn't understand the complicated relationship between the Nekono siblings.
What happened to putting his mind at ease?!
He mentally calculated: Amuro Tooru was highly suspicious; Nekono was somewhat wary but seemed to have other plans; Sakuragi was not listening to advice and seemed to have a delicate relationship with her brother; Akashi's attitude was unclear and he seemed to have expected this all along...
The relationships between Amuro Tooru, Nekono-nii, and Akashi-nii alone are quite complicated, not to mention Okatori-nee...
The young detective silently looked up at the sky: With the addition of the variable of sibling entanglement, the complexity of the whole incident skyrocketed, and things became much harder to understand.
That being said, Conan is far from being anxious at the moment.
At this point, he only knew that Amuro Tooru himself had some problems, but he didn't know that he was a member of the organization.
Seeing Conan's bewildered expression, Nekono Ikuya's mood instantly brightened.
Oh my, how cute, little detective!
The nasty adults exchanged glances.
Morofushi Kagemitsu glanced helplessly at Nekono Ikuya, his meaning clear: "You're teasing him again."
Nekono Ikuya smiled with her blue eyes, blinked lightly, and quickly gave Morofushi Kagemitsu a sly look that said, "Is this fun?"
Moreover, he needs to play the role of Okuri. Nekono Ikuya said matter-of-factly.
“Let’s continue looking at the paintings,” Ms. Sakura said softly, gesturing for Amuro Tooru to move forward with her.
Amuro Tooru readily agreed and accompanied her to the next exhibition area.
Conan couldn't help but glance again at Amuro Tooru and Okatori walking ahead. The two were admiring a still life painting side by side. Amuro Tooru was slightly turned to the side, whispering something to Okatori, who listened attentively, nodding occasionally, her expression much gentler than at the aquarium a few days ago. From Conan's perspective, their profiles were very close, creating a natural harmony.
This looks like a date! Conan's inner alarm bells started beeping again.
Do twins really share similar tastes?!
The little detective gently typed a question mark, but shouldn't Sakura-tori appreciate black hair and blue eyes just like Neko-no-nii?
He glanced at Akashi Teru.
I don't understand.
Nekono Ikuya is happily admiring paintings with her lover, indulging in an immersive performance as she is gradually won over by her cunning art connoisseur.
Sakura: Swims towards the Sea King's fishpond at top speed. Her brother and idol are also in the fishpond.
Amuro Tooru: The fishpond is wide.
Conan: We can't stop him, we can't stop him at all.
Zhu Fujingguang:
Suddenly, a familiar sound of laughter came from around the corner of the exhibition hall ahead, followed by a soft exclamation.
"Hey, isn't that Conan and Mr. Akashi?" Ran Mouri's voice was filled with surprise.
"Really! And Mr. Amuro too!" Sonoko Suzuki's voice followed closely behind, her eyes immediately locking onto the striking blond youth in the crowd, her tone excited.
Immediately, her gaze shifted and landed on Sakura, who stood beside Amuro Tooru and possessed outstanding looks and demeanor. Her eyes lit up, gleaming even brighter than before. "Who is this...?"
A seasoned connoisseur of good looks was suddenly confronted with a top-tier beauty and found herself utterly unable to resist. Sonoko Suzuki stated that she is a very eclectic person; she enjoys looking at handsome men, and she also enjoys looking at beautiful women!
Along the way, she encountered Mr. Okiya, Mr. Akashi, Conan, Mr. Amuro, and a beautiful older sister. Everyone was very good-looking, and Sonoko Suzuki cupped her face in her hands.
A lucky day for those who appreciate aesthetics!
Sera Masumi peeked out and smiled, her cute little fangs showing as she curiously observed them. Okiya Subaru stood a little behind, still wearing that gentle and harmless squinty-eyed smile.
Nekono Ikumi shifted her gaze slightly: Oh wow, a big gathering of acquaintances? What kind of luck is this today?
He glanced at Conan beside him without making a sound.
It's heartbreaking: His tendency to meet acquaintances during dates with Zero overlaps with the little detective's tendency to be attracted to familiar people!
One plus one is greater than two. Nekono Ikuya's eyes gradually lost their light; they were practically turning into a tour group!
Conan, on the other hand, was delighted. "Great! The more people there are, the more they can interfere with Amuro Tooru." "That guy is so arrogant!" the little detective thought, puffing out his cheeks.
Amuro Tooru naturally took on the role of introducer: "Everyone, what a coincidence. This is Ms. Nekono Sakuratori, Ikuya's younger sister."
“Okatori, these are Ms. Ran Mouri, Ms. Sonoko Suzuki, Ms. Masumi Sera, and Mr. Subaru Okiya.” He skipped over Conan and Hiromitsu, as they obviously already knew each other.
"Hello." Miss Sakura gave a slight nod to the group, her graceful curve resembling a swan's neck. Her naturally alluring turquoise cat-like eyes shimmered, their every glance revealing a captivating charm, yet also a hint of distance. A faint smile played on her lips: "Nice to meet you." Her clear voice and the affection in her eyes created a strange tension.
The girls were stunned.
Wow! She's a mature and sophisticated older sister!
For no reason at all, my face turned red...
It turns out that as long as you're good-looking enough, your attractiveness doesn't discriminate based on gender.
Nekono Sakura curved her eyes into a smile.
"Hello, Ms. Okuriri!" They quickly returned the greeting, and Sonoko couldn't help but whisper to Ran, "So beautiful! Her aura is amazing! Mr. Amuro looks so handsome today..."
Two words: Perfect match!
She nudged Ran and Masumi with her elbow, winking at them playfully, her eyes clearly saying, "Mr. Amuro is definitely up to something!"
She heard it; Mr. Amuro directly called Miss Okatori "Okatori".
Sera Masumi glanced at Amuro Tooru and Nekono Sakura, tilting her head: Strange, she had clearly observed Amuro Tooru and Nekono Ikuya before... Could she have misjudged them?
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the conversation naturally returned to the art exhibition itself.
"Is Ms. Sakuragi also a fan of Samuel?" Subaru Okiya asked curiously.
“Yes,” Miss Sakura’s emerald green cat eyes seemed to light up when the topic was mentioned, and her brows radiated enthusiasm. “His colors and brushstrokes are always so vivid; each painting is like a concise poem.”
Cat Wild is boasting!
“Indeed,” Amuro Tooru agreed with a smile, looking quite proud. “Samuel’s paintings have a unique charm.”
Everyone else assumed he was just proud of his idol, but only Subaru Okiya gave him a subtle glance.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one here knows about his relationship with Samuel—Akai Shuichi knows, but Okiya Subaru really shouldn't know—he doesn't even bother to hide it; this guy is so arrogant.
After he finished speaking, Ms. Sakuragi immediately nodded in agreement, and her goodwill towards Amuro Tooru continued to rise.
Okiya Subaru: "..."
I was careless; it turns out they were using this to gain favor.
“Speaking of which,” Sonoko Suzuki interjected enthusiastically, always quick to liven up the atmosphere, “let’s all share which of Samuel’s paintings you like best? Ran just said she really likes ‘Girl in the Morning Light,’ saying it’s very peaceful.”
Ran Mouri nodded somewhat shyly and gently added, "Yes, it feels like even though the girl in the painting is only in the back view, the whole scene is bathed in the morning light, and the light and shadow are handled in a particularly soft and warm way, making people feel full of hope."
"The Girl in the Morning Light"...
Nekono Ikuya suddenly felt guilty.
Haha, can he say that he was thinking of a gender-swapped version of Morofushi Kagemitsu when he was drawing this? This was originally intended as a prank.
However, when Zero and Hikaru went undercover together to play a prank and died, he simply used the painting as a prop to create a new identity.
Yes, there is a portrait of the brother's face, which he kept hidden in another painting that accompanied it.
During Samuel's time, he even told Zero about this amusing incident, but it's unknown whether Zero later told Hiromitsu...
Morofushi Kagemitsu glanced silently at Nekono Ikuya. Nekono Ikuya: Sweating profusely.jpg
“Me?” Sonoko Suzuki waved her hand generously, “My favorite is ‘The Starry Night Ball’! Not a human ball, but a firefly ball!”
"Under the pitch-black night sky, countless tiny points of light danced and swirled in the grass, flickering like a silent yet grand starlight ballet. Samuel captured that fleeting dreamlike and ethereal beauty so beautifully; even though the painting is still, it's as if you can see them flying. He must have had an incredibly romantic and delicate heart!"
Sonoko Suzuki is completely powerless against romantic and beautiful scenes.
Sonoko also really likes Samuel's paintings, although she initially went to see them because she saw the introductory photos of the artist next to the paintings. Hmm...
This painting? Nekono Ikuya smiled. This painting originated from a date he had with Zero.
Sera Masumi stroked her chin: "I'm more interested in the painting 'The Code Outside the Window.' It looks like an ordinary street scene, but there are many hints hidden in the details, as if it's telling a mystery or a story." The creator must have an interesting soul.
Conan's eyes lit up: "I love this painting the most too!" His detective spirit was burning when he saw it.
The two gave each other a lively high five.
Akashi Teru spoke in a gentle and calm tone: "What impressed me most was 'Irises and Old Letters.' It's a still life painting that can convey such a strong sense of longing and the passage of time, which shows great skill."
Choose something safe and not too conspicuous. But the old letter envelope in that painting looks like the kind that Zero, Ikuya, and I used to correspond with for a while... That guy, Yuya.
Subaru Okiya's eyes curved behind his glasses: "It's a tough choice. But if I had to pick one... 'Dawn and Mist' has a truly unique atmosphere, and its handling of light and shadow is superb."
He mentioned the painting, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Tooru Amuro.
This painting was mentioned by Amuro Tooru when he first met Samuel. Amuro Tooru successfully struck up a conversation with Samuel by bringing up this painting.
This happens to be Samuel's favorite painting.
And Amuro Tooru...
Amuro Tooru didn't react.
Subaru Okiya then realized that the other party had probably forgotten about the painting.
He looked at the sapphire Poirot bow tie that Amuro Tooru was wearing around his neck, a gift from Samuel. Amuro Tooru had once said that the sapphire on it resembled Samuel's eyes.
Then he looked at Amuro Tooru's clean hands, which showed no signs of wearing a ring, and at his unmoved expression.
Subaru Okiya: Bourbon is indeed ruthless.
Rei Furuya, who genuinely doesn't remember this keyword: ...
He's innocent! He didn't remember the keyword because he just randomly suggested the name of the painting.
After all, he knew that no matter which painting he mentioned, Nekono Ikuya would cooperate.
Rei Furuya stands smugly with his hands on his hips.
Nekono Ikuya, who had also forgotten the meaning of the painting, blinked: Okiya Subaru is acting strangely.
Samuel and Amuro Tooru: After all, we met before everyone knew about it.
Subaru Okiya, whose true feelings were misplaced: In the end, he was still played.
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