Chapter 833 Then and That Moment
"Huh?" As if she didn't expect this question, Shiro Renxi briefly broke away from the mood of telling ghost stories, and thought seriously for a moment, uncertainly Answer, "Everyone seems to be saying that. Grandpa Gensaburo, and Uncle Kyosuke..."
"Because they all died on your grandpa's birthday?"
" Yes, and both of them have played this piano in front of grandpa! This year it’s my turn, is it normal for me to be worried..."
Shitara Renxi touched it reluctantly! The piano case in front of me was a little fearful, but also a little stubborn.
"...Does your grandfather have the blood of the emperor? Or, is your family a big family with many taboos and rules that have been passed down for centuries?" Tangze couldn't hold it back, and began to use his bloodline expertise.
"Huh? How is that possible? We only have a few celebrities in our family..." Shitara Renxi shook her head blankly.
"Yes, so his birthday must be celebrated..." Tang Ze's expression was subtle.
To be honest, he can be sure that the main unscientific elements in this world are on his side. Otherwise, if he were told that this was some kind of cultist ritual, Tangze might believe it.
No, brother, it has been decades since your birthday, and it has been decades since your accident. Is this birthday a big day that needs to be celebrated by the whole world?
If you had stopped throwing such big banquets thirty years ago, this recurring tragedy in your family would have been cut off from the source, okay?
Shitara Renxi, who had never imagined such an unfolding, was stunned and couldn't help but also fell into deep thought.
It sounds quite reasonable...
Mouri Kogoro picked his ears and somewhat agreed with Karasawa's statement, and couldn't help but nod: "You can just take it like this Come out and give it to the guests, can’t you do it at any time?”
Do you have to perform at this birthday banquet? Your family feels that it is evil and has started calling it a curse. Why don’t you just avoid this day...
"No way!" Renki Shitara's eyes widened, "How can you just let someone take it out? This is so that I can become familiar with this piano as much as possible before playing it, so that I don't let it live up to its reputation. , I have been begging Grandpa for a long time."
She also pointed to the half-open door of the living room, where she could see Butler Jinqu walking slowly in the corridor, pacing back and forth.
“You see, everyone cares about it, and now it can be regarded as the treasure of our family.” Shitara Renxi emphasized seriously, “I have lived in this home for so many years, and this is the first time I have lived in this home. I had the opportunity to touch this piano once.”
She reluctantly touched the smooth and oily surface of the piano case, and her longing was completely revealed on her face.
It can be seen that what she said is true. For this family that has lost its former glory, this piano, which entrusts wealth and fame, is like an old medal representing glory. A treasure carefully bound by rules.
Tang Ze, who knew the past behind this piano very well, lowered his eyelids and twitched the corners of his mouth with some mockery.
Had he not known the ins and outs, he might have been moved by this caring attitude.
Stolen glory will not become true just because it has been repeated for thirty years. What is false will remain false.
Shitara Renki, who was still caressing Qin reluctantly, did not notice his gaze and just continued to tell the reason why she would rather invite a detective to investigate than give up the opportunity.
“This piano was given to grandpa for safekeeping, mainly because grandpa is the head of the family. When grandpa dies, it will be handed over to grandpa Xiansanlang.” She said with emotion, “Grandpa has already I am 72 years old and my physical condition is not good. I may not be able to touch it a few times.”
"But the curse is not something that detectives can solve, right?" Mouri Kogoro smiled bitterly, "The police have closed the case as an accident, so even if you leave it to me to investigate, you won't be able to solve this problem."< br>
"Hey, isn't it the kind of profession where a detective can help with anything?" Renki Shitara said blankly.
This time, not only Mouri Kogoro, but also Conan, who was thinking, twitched the corners of his mouth a few times.
Sure enough, this girl has read too many detective novels...
"Please, I really want to play it..." Shitara Renxi clasped her hands together and clasped them tightly, He looked at Moori Kogoro with shining eyes, "Or, if you are willing to accompany me to the performance tomorrow to ensure that I don't die in any accident tomorrow, that's fine."
"...Is it just tomorrow?" Mouri Kogoro held his forehead, "If this is really a curse, then even if it passes tomorrow, you are not in danger."
"It's definitely possible!" Shitara Lian Xi clenched her fists, "For so many years, no one has ever died in our family except on grandpa's birthday!"
A few people who felt that there was something wrong with this sentence: "..."
What Tang Ze said is really right, this birthday must be celebrated...
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"Of course he insists on celebrating this birthday."
Kyosuke Haga leaned against the piano and said leisurely as Asai Naomi retracted his hand from the keys after finishing his performance.
“Thirty years ago, for this birthday, for the so-called family and honor, he killed my father. If this birthday cannot continue year after year, Stradivari cannot be taken repeatedly If he comes out to show off, won't the price he paid and the sins he shouldered be all in vain?" Haga Kyosuke's lips taunted.
"So, were the two cases in the past two years also your work?" Asai Narimi narrowed his eyes.
He knew that the topic had reached a critical point and had no intention of relaxing.
I am afraid that this is the real reason why Karasawa arranged for him to contact Haga Kyosuke.
Theoretically, the falling case two years ago should indeed be an accident. At least Haga Kyosuke did not make any subjective planning or promotion at that time. However, Shitara Eimi, who is good at sports, fell down the stairs. , it is an indisputable fact that the cautious Shitara Renren leaned on the decaying balcony railing.
In the description, Haga Kyosuke called them "God's instructions". He believed that these were God's inspirations to himself who knew the grudges, so he decided that this year, this would also be presented to Sri Lanka. During the days when Tradivari was playing, he sent away his enemies in waves.
From this vague narrative, Asai Narumi smelled a familiar smell.
... Just like what he did two years ago when he landed on Yueying Island under the false identity of a woman and heard the truth from the then village chief.
At that time, he thought that under the dual stimulation of the discovery of his true gender and the fact that he was actually Aso Keiji's son, the village chief's heart was overwhelmed and he died of a sudden myocardial infarction. Since the former village chief's heart condition had been in poor condition, he didn't think deeply about it and focused all his attention on how to avenge his father.
But Tangze told him with facts that it was not an accident. It was a special cognitive space in an isolated environment like Yueying Island, superimposed on his potential cognitive abilities, and was completed unconsciously. Killing people in another world.
Kyosuke Haga, is it going to be a similar situation?
Presumably, it is precisely because of this suspicion that Karasawa revealed the effects of supernatural abilities to Kyosuke Haga, but on the other hand, he did not fully inform him of his true identity and wanted to observe and examine him carefully. Find out if this person is suitable to be one of them.
Similar to when I assisted him and observed him on the island, it was during the Phantom Thieves' inspection period.
"You can't say it has nothing to do with me." Kyosuke Haga crossed his legs and leaned against the piano in a leisurely manner. The soundproofing of the piano room was very good, and he was quite relaxed as he was not afraid of others hearing his conversation. "If I hadn't kept asking Aunt Yomi, she might not have fallen from the stairs."
"Were you asking her about the piano?" Asai Narumi tilted her head.
"Yes. As you know, since my parents passed away, I have returned to the Haga family. After I became an adult, due to differences in career plans, I have even less contact with my relatives on my father's side. Except for Lianxi who was still young at the time, I was not very close to them." Kyousuke Haga lowered his head, his messy hair covering his eyes, "Until two years ago, Aunt Eimei wanted to celebrate her birthday. He was playing Stradivarius, so he specially asked me to tune the piano.”
Since the musician had not found anyone worthy of playing this famous piano for a long time, it was not until it was re-opened two years ago. Stradivarius had not been seen for several years. Perhaps it was to boost the family's reputation and prepare for Xian Sanlang to take over the position of head of the family after Tiao Yilang's death, or perhaps it was because Xian Sanlang's orchestra finally had a chance to take the lead at that time. He took out the piano and called Kyosuke Haga, who had a keen ear and was famous for his absolute sense of pitch since childhood, to help tune it.
Not only does Haga Kyosuke have sensitive ears, but as he said when facing Kitagawa Yusuke, his memory of timbre is also outstanding. His talent in this area may be above all the absolute pitch.
“I only tuned one string and I could hear it. This tone, this touch, and this mellow vibration... This is the string that my father said he would give to me when I was very young. The piano..." Haga Kyosuke lowered his head and looked at his hands, "So after the banquet, I went to ask her if she knew what was going on..."
"Then, you start from Did she hear the truth that had been hidden for thirty years?" Asai Narumi rolled his eyes with a strange expression.
Now there is no need for Tangze to explain, he also feels a sense of déjà vu.
Indeed, what he faced at that time was really a similar scene.
"Yes, I don't know why, but she seemed to be unable to control herself. She kept telling me about that night thirty years ago." At this point, the smile on Haga Kyosuke's face completely disappeared. "She described the beautiful sound of the piano that shocked the whole audience, and how Jiang Ren couldn't bear to take it away from his hand. Of course, it also included the sounds of my father and uncle arguing, and how he fell When she came down, blood was splashed all over the floor..."
"...It's like something grabbed her neck and forced her to tell the whole truth?" Asai Narumi took the pick? He raised his eyebrows, straightened his back, and raised his hands again.
This time, the light and sad ethereal melody of "Moonlight Sonata" flowed from his fingertips.
Kyosuke Haga raised his eyebrows in surprise and looked at the grand piano where the music was coming from.
His surprise was not only because of Asai Narumi's overly accurate description, but also because of the music played by the other party.
For him, it is not difficult to hear that Asai Naomi is more familiar with this piano piece and has a deeper understanding of it. A kind of cool smell of the sky falling and the night approaching is being absorbed from this piece of music. Picture it.
"You are right, it feels like this. She couldn't stop shaking as she said it. I have never seen her like this. She likes outdoor sports very much, and her body is better than Uncle Sanlang's I want to be healthier..."
Listening to his story, Asai Narumi closed her eyes and let her hands follow the muscle memory, pressing the black and white keys smoothly, and her body swayed to the melody.
He put a lot of energy into the study of medicine. In the past, he was unfamiliar with many piano music. It was only after he rejoined the Phantom Thieves that he had the leisure to pick up this childhood dream and re-understand the meaning of peace and harmony. Experience the world of music.
Only "Moonlight" is different.
During those two years, whenever he had the chance, he would secretly practice it at night. Even if he couldn't use the piano that belonged to his father in the activity center, he would find ways to play it.
His proficiency in this set of music is unique, and his emotions are unparalleled.
Perhaps two years ago, it was because I had just finished playing that I was stimulated by the truth and awakened such murderous abilities.
Kyosuke Haga is still telling his story.
"...and Jiangren. Strictly speaking, I didn't kill him, but this matter is also inseparable from me. His performance reminded me of what Aunt Yongmei said, At that banquet thirty years ago, he was probably still young at the time, and maybe he didn’t understand what happened, but I hope he could honestly tell me what happened to the piano that passed through his hands that night. What. Then..."
Kyosuke Haga took a deep breath and fell into silence again amid the soothing tune of "Moonlight", which was accumulating energy as if it was ready to go.
He looked at the floor under his feet in silence, just like before, silently watching them fall in front of him, with distorted expressions and blood flowing across them.
Without saying those scenes, he suddenly said in a soft and dreamy tone: "Your playing style is similar to Kitagawa-kun, Mr. Asai."
"Of course. ." Asai Narumi opened his eyes, "I taught him the piano, although he wasn't very good at it."
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"You can also play the piano, Tang Ze."
"Not really." Withdrawing his fingers from the keys, Tang Ze shrugged, "I just met this friend and taught me how to play some. I can only play some simple etudes, and my posture is not smooth, and the rhythm is not smooth... Anyway, he said that I am not very good at playing."
"I can play very well." Some Mao Lilan patted his shoulder encouragingly, "You probably just didn't have enough time to study, so you didn't have the opportunity to study in depth. You can complete the song completely before you have even learned the basic skills. I think your talent is quite good." . ”
Tang Ze’s posture just now was indeed amateurish and a bit cramped, but the momentum of his performance was there, and it was much more impressive than many beginners who just pressed keys.
"Karasawa is very good at everything he learns." Conan, who was sitting by the window sill with his chin propped up, said blearily without looking back, "When Karasawa was in Kyoto, he never learned fighting. ”
He quickly reached this level in a few months, and he could still laugh at his fighting skills from time to time. When he mentioned this, Conan couldn't help but want the half-moon eyes.
Is there a possibility that this is not my problem, but your problem, Tangze?
“Eh?!” Mao Lilan, who doesn’t know much about piano but really knows how to fight, suddenly opened her eyes wide.
"I haven't learned it, but I still have a bit of a basic foundation." Tang Ze, who mainly relied on cheating, lowered his head in confusion and casually pulled out a shield, "You also know that Souji is a famous kendo master? . I was dragged by him to participate in club activities and the like.”
“But you didn’t even know Okita-kun before high school. He’s really awesome...” Mori. As Lan said this, he took back his hand on Tangze's shoulder.
Stop comforting others. Geniuses don't need comfort. It's better to comfort and comfort your own wounded heart...
While the three of them were chatting, the sound of opening the door came. Mouri Kogoro finally came back.
"Have the negotiations been completed, Dad?" Mao Lilan asked proactively, "Did Mr. Tiao Yilang agree to our participation in the banquet?"
"Agreed. You are right, we got the famous piano. I just want to show it to others. If there is no audience, it would be boring just for family members to listen." Mouri Kogoro waved the paper card in his hand and said, "The invitation is here."
"This will make it easier to protect Miss Lianxi." Mao Lilan was relieved, "As long as you make sure she is fine tomorrow, your commission will be completed, right?"
"Yes, that old nun, cough, that housekeeper arranged a room for us. I'm going to contact their family members and ask about the accidents in the past two years." Mouri Kogoro touched his chin, "Say thirty Over the years, every time someone dies on this day, the coincidence is too much."
The following words were more conjectural, so Mouri Kogoro did not say it.
Generally speaking, there is a connected relationship behind this kind of serial death, and the key is often the first deceased.
Even if it is a detective novel, it will still be arranged according to this logic, so it is necessary to fully understand Shitara Tanjiro who died that year.
"The robbery thirty years ago..." Mouri Kogoro thought of this and pressed his temples twice more.
For such a long-standing case, except for the parties involved that night, there are no traces that can be verified. Everything can only rely on questioning, and there are inevitably difficulties such as detecting lies.
Unprecedentedly, he had the idea of staying away from this kind of high-net-worth entrustment.
Hey, money is hard to make and shit is hard to eat. How can he get the easy money? It is not that easy to be a high-priced detective...
(End of Chapter)