"I kept you waiting, Mori-senpai!"
On the other side, Ryosuke Sakaki and a slightly stout middle-aged man were walking towards this side.
Through introduction, we learned that this middle-aged man was the president of the youth football team sponsorship association where Ryosuke Sakaki was teaching, named Keiichiro Motoura.
"I have admired Mr. Mori for a long time." Keiichiro Motoura greeted him politely.
"Uh, where is it..." Mouri Kogoro responded politely.
But until now, he still hasn't figured out the purpose of the other party coming to see him. Isn't he a super fan? I don't feel this way at all...
"That's right Mr. Mori."
Keiichiro Motoura opened the photo album on his phone and handed it over: "There are some photos that I want you to take a look at anyway."
See photos?
Mouri Kogoro took it blankly.
"We want to see it too."
Here, the three children who were still ravaging Conan's big head were suddenly distracted and ran over.
Mouri Kogoro slowly squatted down and extended his arms, leaving room for everyone to watch.
In the photo, there is a little boy wearing sportswear and running. His eyebrows and eyes seem to be somewhat similar to Keiichiro Motoura.
Mouri Kogoro raised his head and asked:
"Mr. Motoura, this child is..."
"It's my son Chishi." Keiichiro Motoura's subsequent words also confirmed this: "Mr. Mori, please continue reading."
"okay……"
Although Mouri Kogoro was still a little confused, he still followed the instructions and continued to slide the screen.
Judging from the background and outfit, this group of photos was obviously taken by the little boy named Chishi while playing football.
"He seems to be having a lot of fun playing." Mouri Kogoro said with emotion.
Since they are all children who like football, they can definitely play with Conan and the others... Mao Lilan thought for a while and asked:
"Mr. Motoura, is your son here today?"
"..."
Keiichiro Motoura did not answer, but looked directly at Kogoro Mouri with a complicated expression.
Seeing this, Sakaki Ryosuke hurriedly explained: "Actually, Tomohi fell ill and passed away in August this year. He was in the fourth grade of elementary school at that time..."
ah?
Everyone was startled.
The laughter disappeared, and the atmosphere instantly dropped to freezing point.
Only Mouri Kogoro murmured in response: "Uh, that's right."
"..."
Keiichiro Motoura was silent for a few more seconds and said, "Tomochi's health was not very good to begin with, and the doctor also prohibited him from engaging in strenuous exercise."
So, is it due to physical reasons... Mouri Kogoro was still a little confused and couldn't help but ask:
"What are these photos?"
"Because Tomoshi wanted to play football no matter what, I just asked Coach Sakaki to let him join the team. These photos are the only game I let him participate in thanks to the coach's kindness..."
Keiichiro Motoura explained: "These were taken while he was playing football."
"No wonder..." Mouri Kogoro continued to look at the photos.
It can be seen that although the person who took the photo had average skills, he was very attentive, so he also captured many wonderful moments of Zhishi scoring goals.
Keiichiro Motoura stared directly at Kogoro Mouri, his face full of sorrow, causing Conan to cast a scrutinizing look at him.
The game was short and the photos quickly turned to the last page.
Mouri Kogoro stood up and returned the phone, and finally couldn't help but said:
"Um... Mr. Motoura, why do you want me to see these photos?"
Judging from his attitude, he couldn't feel the enthusiasm of the super fan in front of him at all. Since he was not a fan, and he also found him, a famous detective, there could be another hidden reason behind Zhi Shi's death...
The guess has not turned into doubt yet.
Keiichiro Motoura sighed and gave a strange answer that few people had thought of:
"It's nothing, I... just want to ask you to see the proof that Zhishi was alive. I'm sorry for ruining the originally pleasant atmosphere."
As he said this, he bowed slightly to several people, said goodbye, and turned around to leave.
[J-League players, the second half of the event is about to begin. Please gather at the designated location within 20 minutes...]
According to the flow of the event, the announcer's prompt also sounded on the radio.
"Where is the designated place?" Yuantai asked.
"It's inside the stadium. After the first half of the coaching activities, we will organize all the players to sign autographs and sell some peripheral products in the second half, but..."
Mitsuhiko sighed: "I always feel a little unmotivated."
Seeing that the children were disappointed, Dr. Agasa prepared to liven up the atmosphere without any self-awareness, and invited everyone, including Ryosuke Sakaki and Keiichiro Motoura, who had not left yet, to participate in the 'cold joke' quiz.
…
evening.
Dr. Agasa and Haibara Ai returned to 2-chome.
Summon a certain Professor Ye who ran to the basement again at some point to come out for dinner.
At the dinner table, the two talked again about what happened today at Mihua Sports Park.
"Xiang Tianxun..." Ye Gengyi repeated the female reporter's name.
"Gengyi, do you know Miss Xiangtian?" Dr. Ali asked.
"No."
Ye Gengyi further analyzed:
"A reporter who couldn't even capture big news on the social front in an area where incidents are frequent in Mika Town happened to be transferred to the sports line during this time. I was thinking that such a reporter with little ability could block the resource point. If she is not lucky, it means she has a certain background in the TV station. Next time you meet this kind of person, remember to stay away from her."
"Well, I think she won't make random reports." Dr. Ali has a simple mind. As long as he doesn't look disgusting at first sight, it is difficult to have a bad feeling towards anyone.
Ye Geng said softly without explaining.
Hui Yuan Ai nodded silently.
She understood what Ye Gengyi meant. It had nothing to do with random reporting. Simply put, she didn't want such a reporter who always wanted to make some big news to become interested in people like them who also often encounter incidents...
"correct."
Haihara Ai changed the subject and said: "In addition to the merchandise, we also bought tickets for tomorrow's Dongdu Football Stadium match. Do you want to go with us?"
"Not going."
Ye Gengyi refused decisively.
...In that kind of noisy environment, even if the anti-noise of the hidden earphones is adjusted to the maximum, he will still feel noisy.
"That's it..."
Although she had already had a premonition of this answer, Haiyuan Ai still sighed helplessly, and when she was about to be persuaded, she suddenly said softly: "Eh":
"Does your face look a little bad?"
Playing football has also improved my observation skills... Ye Gengyi said without comment:
"Didn't get enough rest."
Instant kill...
I would choke if I tried to persuade him. After all, going to watch a football match is not a leisure activity.
"Then... pay attention to rest."
After Hui Yuan Ai said this, he lowered his head and started to eat.
(End of chapter)
