Conan: Life between Green Plum and Skyfall

Chapter 140 Mutation

"It seems that this case is indeed a little different from the original story! Ota seems to be surprised that Chikako is still alive?"

Looking at Ota Masaru's expression, Conan nodded thoughtfully.

"Wait, why would I think so much when I have nothing better to do? Even if there are some hidden secrets in this case, what does that have to do with me?"

Suddenly, Conan shook his head and threw those messy thoughts aside.

Just like he said, even if there are still some secrets in this case, it has nothing to do with him! He is just a poor, helpless elementary school student now, not the high school detective Kudo Shinichi.

Besides, even if he's a detective, he should solve the case after it happens! On the one hand, nothing has happened yet, and on the other hand, no one has commissioned him to solve the case. So, why think so much?

Please, he's just an ordinary person, not a prophet or anything. Even if he knew the case would happen, there's no need for him to get involved in something he doesn't like.

"Sister Xiaolan, let's just sit in the living room for a while. The police should be here soon."

Looking at Ran, Conan said with a smile. As he spoke, he glanced at Takahashi and Ota. No matter what these two were hiding, they didn't have much time left.

It wouldn't be long before the police got around to the villa, and by then, even if they wanted to do anything, it would be impossible.

Sure enough, not long after Conan said this, Takahashi touched his head with an apologetic look on his face:

"Well, there are still some spots on the roof that haven't been completely repaired. I'll go fix the rest."

"Takahashi, that's okay. We'll leave after the police arrive. I'll have other people come and fix the roof and other things."

"It's okay. I'm already halfway through the repairs. It won't be a big deal if the landlord arranges for someone else to do it! Don't worry, it won't take too long. Besides, I'm standing on the roof. If that bandaged man shows up, I can detect it in advance, right?"

After saying that, Takahashi wiped the sweat from his forehead, put on a kind smile, and walked towards the window.

Most importantly, the traps he had set up were still on the roof! He had to go and fix the problems with those traps.

"Then be careful."

Seeing that Takahashi insisted, Ayako no longer refused. She nodded and watched Takahashi walk towards the roof.

"Well, I'll just go back and rest for a bit. Honestly, running into that guy with his face covered in bandages really scared me, and I'm still a little nervous."

Looking at Ota, who had a slight smile on his face and no reaction at all, Conan rolled his eyes in his heart. Is this guy scared? What a joke! He doesn't even look scared at all!

However, even though his disguise was poor, Ayako didn't say anything, but just nodded:

"Okay, but are you okay on your own? How about letting Kakutani come with you?"

"No, I don't believe that bandaged weirdo dared to brazenly break into this villa. Besides, I'm afraid Kakutani doesn't want to be with me!"

Looking at Kakutani who was lost in his own fantasy, Ota smiled, waved his hand, and walked upstairs.

With the two of them leaving, the hall, which was not very lively to begin with, instantly fell silent. Kakutani excitedly played with his camera, while Conan, Sonoko, and Ran sat quietly by the side, saying nothing.

"Kakutani, do you have a minute now?"

Just like that, after a period of silence, Chikako's voice came from upstairs.

"Of course! I'll be right there!"

Hearing Chikako's voice, Kakutani stood up excitedly and walked upstairs.

When he reached the door, he realized that it seemed impolite to do so, so he gave the four people in the room an apologetic look and walked towards Chikako's room.

With the departure of the last 'outsider', Yuanzi breathed a sigh of relief:

"Huh, sis, so, are these people really your college classmates? Are they really close? Why do I feel like they're all acting so weird?"

Ayako narrowed her eyes and shook her head helplessly:

"Since Atsuko passed away, we have had less contact with each other, and I never thought they would become like this now."

As she spoke, Ayako's face showed a trace of helplessness and sadness:

"We were all so close at school, how come it became like this in just a few years? And why did Chikako react so strongly when she heard Atsuko's name?"

"It's strange that she didn't react much. After all, she was the culprit who caused Atsuko's suicide!"

Listening to Ayako's mumbling, Conan rolled his eyes and complained in his heart.

"Sister, isn't this normal? After all, they have all graduated. As ordinary people, they have to face the hardships of life. So, isn't it normal to feel unhappy when they see their friends doing better than themselves?

After all, not everyone is like you, sister, who doesn’t have too much pressure in life~"

Yuanzi said carelessly.

After hearing what Sonoko said, Ayako shook her head helplessly:

"Yes, Sonoko, you're right. Everyone has their own lives and their own pressures to deal with. In that case, I'd better invite them out less often in the future."

Listening to the conversation between the two sisters, Xiaolan showed a look of confusion on her face.

Is it the pressure of life? Having shouldered family responsibilities at a young age, she seems much less experienced in this area.

After all, unlike Sonoko, as the heir to the Suzuki chaebol, Sonoko had been exposed to these aspects of education, but what about Xiaolan? Apart from what she could learn in school, she really knew nothing about other aspects of education.

Not to mention social education, just talking about family education, she really learned nothing growing up with Uncle Maori.

After all, all Uncle Maori did every day in the office, besides smoking, drinking, and reading the newspaper, was watch TV and chase celebrities. With the rented shop downstairs and the occasional commissions, he really didn't worry about money.

Not to mention being extremely wealthy, he still had enough money after daily expenses to play shot put or bet on horses, so Xiaolan had never seen Maori suffer from the hardships of society.

"So, Sonoko asked me to find something I wanted to do, in order to let me feel the pressure of society? And then use it to change my personality?"

Just as Xiaolan was thinking, a loud noise suddenly came from upstairs, and at the same time, the sound of glass breaking was heard.

"What happened!"

Hearing the noise upstairs, the four of them stood up suddenly and ran towards the upstairs.