Great Swordsman Ke Xue.

Chapter 609 He still has to thank us

"The Kagetsu Hall is designed and built with a unique air conditioning system and soundproof materials. People competing inside will not hear any sound from outside. In other words, the contestants will be in absolute concentration at all times."

"Moreover, the cameras and microphones designed in the venue are all hidden and the latest high-tech products. The effect is no worse than those taken by those bulky ones. Even if you watch the live broadcast at the venue on the other side of the river, it will be quite exciting and wonderful."

Conan and Hattori Heiji were talking to each other, but after listening to their introduction, Shimizu Koji turned his head with a strange look in his eyes, "I say, while investigating the case, did you also study today's game?"

Koji Shimizu found it hard to imagine that these two people would be interested in the Kagetsu-kai's karuta competition. Even for him, who knew karuta and could play it very well, it was actually just a mediocre game. How could boys be interested in a card game on the tatami?

Although the karuta competition is also known as a fighting competition on the tatami, it is ultimately just a card game. If it were a real fight, Koji Shimizu might actually be willing to sign up and fight all the way to the finals this time. After all, there is no distinction between male and female combinations.

"Ahahaha, of course not. It's just that Qingshui, you seem quite interested in this, so of course we have to act as commentators."

"But Shimizu, this case is indeed closely related to Utaru. Well, has Miss Momiji, who was with you before, left?" Conan asked, adjusting his glasses.

Seeing this, Koji Shimizu also realized that these two people actually investigated something, but were just not convenient to say it, or it might be related to Momiji, so they came here to beat around the bush with him.

He shook his head, "Hongye is already getting ready to leave for the venue. I'll wait here for Xiaoai to change her clothes and get ready to go."

"Has that young lady left?" Conan frowned slightly, and Hattori Heiji's eyes changed. For a moment, he had something to say but couldn't.

In fact, he was not beating around the bush with Shimizu Koji just because of the case. Hattori Heiji was neither blind, deaf nor stupid. Besides, Kazuha had been learning karuta with his mother these days. Although Hattori Shizuka did not say it directly, she also revealed and hinted some words to him.

He Ye, I really like Qing Shui.
There was an indescribable feeling in my heart, but it was not particularly uncomfortable. After all, it was nothing surprising that Kazuha liked Shimizu Koji. It was just that he had missed out and made too many mistakes.

Moreover, he also wants to thank Shimizu Koji.
Ever since he was called back by Hattori Shizuka last night to drink a bowl of unknown soup, his body seemed to have regained vitality, and he also felt some sensations there that he had not felt for a long time. Although they were weak, they were definitely very good signs.

Hattori Shizuka told him that this precious medicine was worth at least 10 billion yen, and it might not be available for purchase. And it was given to him for free by Shimizu Koji.

Hattori Shizuka actually also played some tricks in this, but her intention was good. She told Hattori that it was because Shimizu Koji accidentally learned about the injuries of others, so he specially gave her the precious medicine to make soup.

So, at this moment, Hattori had a lot to say to Shimizu Koji, but unfortunately, Conan, who was in the way, was there and completely restricted him.

"So, don't keep us in suspense about what the case has to do with Momiji," Shimizu Koji urged.

Conan came back to his senses, smiled awkwardly, and said quickly: "It's nothing, actually. According to our investigation, all the clues point to Miss Momiji's former karuta teacher, Mr. Nagoro Shikao."

"Nagoro Shikao? Momiji's karuta teacher?"

Shimizu Koji had never heard Hongye mention this name, not even when they were taking an open-air bath together last night~. (Of course he wouldn't mention it at this time, he just recalled the hot spring experience~~)

"Ah, yes. In the last Kagetsu-kai competition, that Nagoro Shikao lost to the wife of the current Achiha-kai president and has disappeared since then. According to the investigations that Hattori and I have conducted, we suspect that this case was planned by that Nagoro-san in order to take revenge on the Kagetsu-kai."

"Revenge?" Shimizu Koji frowned, deeply confused. He couldn't understand what revenge was. Was there anything to be retaliated for? Just because he lost a game of karuta?

Isn't this a bit too much... Koji Shimizu couldn't even find an adjective to describe his mood for a moment. If what the two people investigated was true, then there was a high probability that Nagoro Shikao was a mental patient.

"Yes, he held a grudge against the Kagetsu-kai after he lost the match, but Achiha-san's wife also passed away not long after that match. Now that he suddenly appears, I'm afraid he has transferred his hatred for Mrs. Achiha to the Kagetsu-kai."

"Stop, wait a minute. I still don't understand why you would hold a grudge after losing a game? Don't you think there's something wrong with this?"

Conan and Hattori were both confused. What went wrong?
It's normal to feel resentful after losing a game!

Seeing this, although Shimizu Koji was speechless, he gave up the idea of ​​continuing to argue about this issue. At some point, Haibara Ai, who had changed into a beautiful little dress, came out of the room, stood silently beside his legs, and listened to the two detectives report the situation.

"Anyway, we haven't found this Mr. Nagoro yet, so we wanted to get some information from you and Miss Momiji."

"Impossible, don't even think about it." Shimizu Koji refused decisively. Conan and Hattori were both stunned, and even Haibara Ai looked up with some curiosity.

Shimizu Koji looked calm and said calmly, "Using someone's love for you to get information that is harmful to them is something only scumbags would do."

Huihara Ai's eyes flashed, and she agreed deeply.

Hattori Heiji had a puzzled look in his eyes, but soon he showed understanding and nodded in approval.

But Conan is different. He knows Koji Shimizu. His eyes are filled with disbelief and resentment.

"What does your look mean?"

"No, nothing, nothing."

Conan turned his head away from Shimizu Koji's scrutinizing gaze, "If you don't want to, forget it. We will ask the police to pay more attention to the Kagetsukai competition this time, and we hope that Shimizu will pay more attention to the situation at the scene."

"Well, that's no problem. I'll pay attention to it. But from what you said, you don't plan to watch the game?"

"Hattori and I still have some questions that we haven't investigated clearly. We will go there to investigate as soon as possible. So if there is any accident at the venue, everything will be up to you, Shimizu."

"I'll leave Kazuha to you, Shimizu." Hattori also said solemnly.

But his words left Shimizu Koji speechless for a moment, and he was unable to respond. He could only nod to show his agreement.

(End of this chapter)