"Wild Duck Country" "Suicide Note"

I think it's cute too!

I liked not only the ceramic ducks and dolls in front of me, but also the girls who complimented me, the girl who heard the sound of the marbles, and the lively atmosphere of this place.

Even the orange duck doll seemed to satisfy my regret.

It’s so great to be able to write "Wild Duck Country"!

I picked up the pile of dolls I had obtained, ran forward excitedly, and stuffed them into their arms.

“All for you!”

Rather than the embarrassment of handing in the manuscript, I felt proud and excited when I sent out these ducks.

Not only because of the ducks' adorable expressions, but also because my own ring-tossing skills had suddenly improved dramatically, and I wanted to celebrate the fact that everything went well for me today.

"How can this be so embarrassing..."

Several girls refused in surprise, but were infected by the smile of the black-haired and black-eyed girl in front of them and couldn't help but smile too.

The group originally came to Yokohama specifically for tourism. Following the popular route to Kisaragi Station on the Internet, they came across this grand temple festival. They learned about the custom of revering ducks that they had never heard of before, and also met a very friendly girl.

Sure enough, the news that Yokohama is preparing to develop the tourism industry was correct!

He wanted to say something, but was stopped by the gradually disappearing block of earth emitting orange light in the distance.

"What is that?"

"Like a lantern!"

This scene shocked everyone.

Large and small orange-yellow spheres slowly dotted the sky. If you saw it for the first time, you could really feel the feeling of a city of lights in the sky. Most people were amazed, but some people seemed to know the origin of these orange-yellow stones and remained calm.

The fantasy-based supernatural power area that suddenly appeared in Yokohama attracted attention from all over. For some unknown reason, the longer you stay in this area, the slower the perceived flow of time becomes. Even if there is an instantaneous change in the area, there is still enough time for outsiders to enter.

The speed of the "lantern" rising was not slow, and in the blink of an eye, it created a strong sense of oppression. At the same time, the face of the girl who was holding a bunch of dolls in her arms became gloomy.

In the corner of the ring tossing booth, the white duck drooped its head weakly, as if it was about to die.

The girl who first heard the sound of the marbles turned pale. In fact, while everyone was curiously looking at the stone, she was staring at the black-haired girl in front of her, looking so out of place.

She could only perceive a gloomy world. There was only black and white before her eyes, like an old and damaged film, showing the joy, anger, sorrow and happiness of the people in front of her frame by frame.

Even her usually strict father had never made her feel this way before. She was afraid, but even more afraid of running away. She was like a child who had not yet learned to walk, helpless in the face of the impending disaster.

Even being lured towards it step by step.

“It’s a reserved show.”

Like a thunderclap, the girl's sudden words pulled her out of her trance. The black-haired girl stuffed the remaining dolls into her hands and seemed to show her an expression.

"Sorry, I have to leave for a while. It's so fun to be with you!"

She mechanically caught the doll that was suddenly stuffed into her arms, watched the girl turn around and leave, and at a certain moment, she disappeared.

The people around were still observing the gradually rising stones and did not notice the sudden change.

Oops, I was so scared I didn't hear anything.

What did she say, what did she say...remember it quickly...

Holding the doll, she bent down with a dazed look on her face, and gradually fell into it.

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People can't be too happy, otherwise something bad will happen.

This sentence keeps replaying in my mind.

"Suicide Note" was recognized, and this was the feedback the editor gave me.

"Wild Duck Country" has been preserved not only as a ghost story but also as a lively village. Even if something weird happens later, I will accept it with gratitude.

In fact, I have some unexpressible expectations for this evening.

But history is always surprisingly similar, and tragedies usually begin with a bright orange light.

"I'll get tired if I keep doing this."

"Well, let's do this."

I disappeared and became a mysterious being again.

Then, the sound of marbles rang in the ears of everyone in the world.

Did you hear that?

Please respond to me.

Or look back.

Or show that you care.

Found you.

[Another sound appeared.]

It looks like someone is playing table tennis.

"Maybe someone was playing table tennis. If the room is not soundproofed, isn't this normal?"

There's even an office! Just now!

"No, how come you are the only one who can hear it? Are you hallucinating or--" What the hell?

As if someone in the office was fed up with A constantly telling about the strange things he had experienced, someone finally couldn't take it anymore. However, looking at A's haggard and iron-faced face, the remaining unpleasant words were stopped in their throats.

Not really. He's suspicious every day and even their looks are getting closer.

"You can ask Xingzi! Xingzi went with me that day!"

A was in a really bad state, as if she had seen a ghost. Suddenly, she screamed, grabbed me and asked in a panic: "Didn't you hear it? Didn't you hear it! There was this sound just now!"

I was afraid that others would see me as the same weirdo as A, so I shook my head in fear.

But what I just heard was the sound of marbles...

Tick, tick ...

Tick, tick ...

Please reply if you received it, please reply if you received it!

I listened to everyone's reactions.

"Do you hear the sound of marbles?"

"Hey, marbles..."

"What's that noise?"

"Where did the marble fall? Hiss, it feels weird."

"Ms. Pinball! Over here!"

Received a strange response.

"The person who controls the stone is right here with me."

......?

What a coincidence, it's like a trap.

Then I [existed] behind the squinty-eyed detective.

Lord Ranpo... Ranpo, right?

There was no one around him.

"Random walk."

I called him softly. He remained calm and composed, but he didn't seem to hear me and didn't respond at all.

"You deceived me."

This is the truth, I know who that person is.

The orange duck, Nakahara Chuuya, is an avid psychic enthusiast.

He said the latter label himself.

But do you want me to call out Nakahara Chuuya's name in public and listen to his answer?

I hesitated, thinking of the human head balloon that had materialized in the past.

Actually, it is not impossible...

"Why hasn't Mr. Hat come yet?"

Detective Ranpo began to talk to himself instead, looking somewhat bored, "We clearly agreed to go to the Divine Duck Banquet together."

Huh?

"You can also go with Miss Pinball. After all, she is half the host."

Eh?

I knew he could hear me inviting him, but he refused with indifference and extended the invitation to me in a non-dialogue way.

It was like he was reading a script!

There are some setbacks, but an old friend invited me to a team building event, so the venue will not be ruined.

This is the most important thing!

“Give up.”

I immediately regained my human form in front of him and smiled at him. It's a pity that I don't have any dolls anymore, otherwise I could give them away. It doesn't matter, I can get another one.

"Let's go play together!"

I placed my hat in front of him, quietly placed the marbles in one hand behind my back, and tilted my head.

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How do you leave a room that's designed specifically for escape rooms?

Of course I have cleared the level! Do I have to defeat all the employees?

Just like encountering a case, you just need to solve it. Do you have to beat all the suspects?

But Mr. Hat might choose the latter...

Anyway! Ranpo Edogawa confidently puts on his hat, ready to show off his demeanor as the world's best detective!

The first step was to wait for Nakahara Chuuya to gather here. Long before, he had told Nakahara Chuuya to go to a place a little further away and not to react to anything he heard.

"Pretend you didn't hear it, and come back directly when the time is up. Be careful not to cause any damage."

"When you come back, there will be an extra...companion here?"

Although he was puzzled, Nakahara Chuuya was a very good partner. Even though the glass balls appearing in the air were strange, he remained indifferent.

But he paid a little attention to the word "companion".

“It’s you.”

Nakahara Chuuya, who was present, frowned, but quickly relaxed.

Although I can't remember people's faces, I can still recognize them immediately after seeing them for the first time.

We need to settle the account for the head balloon last time.

"Let's agree on this beforehand. Then let's consider our goals the same? You guys won't suddenly turn your guns on us, right?"

The owner of the superpower comes together to crack the superpower? When did the Armed Detective Agency get in touch first?

"What do you mean by 'you bastard'? I am..."

I......

It hasn’t been written yet, but at least you’ve started writing, right?

Countless eyes appeared in the darkness, some round, some silly, some sneering, some crazy. The eyes spoke with their eyes, gurgling like sticky soup, as if they had reached a consensus. Something began to stare.

Wait for proverbs and listen to instructions.

...Wait a minute, what was I thinking just now? My brain seems to have suddenly jammed.

“It’s compatible.”

I was finally forced to give up my memories and speak calmly.

"I can guarantee that whatever weirdness comes next has nothing to do with me. In other words, I have no control over this place."

I certainly don't think they are here just to experience the haunted house, but since I have invited me, I have to take responsibility.

It's unethical to leave a haunted house unannounced, but I'm willing to experience Wild Duck Country from a tourist's perspective.

So, let's go to team building. I experience fear, and they decode it, like they have done countless times before.