Time, 20:13…
Chi Feichi glanced at the wall clock, put away his phone, picked up the cup, and took a sip of wine with lowered eyes.
He was waiting to see if Nanatsuki Koshimizu would contact him.
If you don’t contact each other for too long and the distance is too far, you will feel distant next time you meet.
In addition, he can also judge the relationship between the two of them and the situation of Nanatsuki Koshizu from the time and status of Koshimi Nanatsuki's contact with him.
According to the information from the Non-Mexican Legion, Koshimizu Nanatsuki separated from his lawyer last night, and the lawyer returned to Tokyo. Koshimizu Nanatsuki went to Shikoku alone this morning.
If Nanatsuki Koshizui contacted him before departure, during the train, or after arrival, either Nanatsuki Koshimiu liked to share his feelings and was a linear player, or Nanatsuki Koshimizu simply regarded him as a childhood friend.
If Nanatsuki Koshizu contacted him during lunch and dinner, it meant that he lacked companionship and felt lonely in Shikoku. The same reason applies if Nanatsuki Koshizu contacted him in the afternoon and had nothing else to do.
Judging from the intelligence of the non-ink army, after Koshikoku Nanatsuki arrived in Shikoku, he found a hotel to stay in. After lunch, he went to stand in front of his friend's grave for a long time, and then put a sign with the words "High school student detective was killed. The cause was actually a Shikoku incident." The newspaper of the unjust case was placed in front of the grave together with flowers, and then he went back to the hotel to have dinner. Probably because he was used to running around alone in these years, but he didn't feel the loneliness and discomfort of being alone in a foreign land.
Calculating the time, Koshizui Nanatsuki should have finished dinner for more than half an hour. If you want to not disturb someone to rest and eat, the best time to contact him by phone is from 20:00 to 21:00.
If after this period of time, Koshimizu Nanatsuki contacted him or there was still no movement, or if he didn't tell him about the end of the case investigation period until tomorrow morning, that would be a red flag.
Specific situation, specific analysis.
However, he would not wait until after 9 o'clock in the evening. When Nanatsuki Koshizu didn't call at 20:50, he would call. The appropriate contact could not be broken, and the situation could also be judged from the call.
…
A hotel in Shikoku.
In the room, Koshizui Nanatsuki stared at a certain column of the address book on his mobile phone. His fingers hesitated for a long time in front of the dial button. From the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of the mirror on the table. He turned around and looked over, talking to himself. Speech mode.
"Mr. Chi, hello, Happy New Year... No, too many greetings will make you look awkward..."
"Mr. Chi, Happy New Year! The investigation of the case is over. The police concluded that I was just investigating the detective who wronged my friend and had no other plans, so I am already fine. Haha, I just arrived in Shikoku today... still not working, smiling like You look like an idiot!"
"Ahem...Mr. Chi, Happy New Year..."
Koshizui Nanatsuki's serious expression collapsed in a second, and he complained about himself, "This kind of thing is like a report, very inhumane. Next time, please use a gentler tone..."
"Mr. Chi...no, no matter how gentle..."
"Again……"
Time, 20:29.
"Mr. Chi~"
Koshizui Nanatsuki was so frightened when he heard his deliberately sweet voice. He wiped his left arm with his right hand to soothe the goosebumps all over his body. He took a deep breath and said, "Forget it, just be natural." , Mr. Chi, Happy New Year..."
"When I said Happy New Year, I spoke too slowly. It seemed a little strange... Come again."
"You should say thank you, otherwise it will be very rude..."
Time, 20:41.
Koshimi Nanatsuki lay weakly on the table, staring at the time displayed on the phone in his hand.
(﹏.)
It was over, she couldn't help herself anymore, no matter what she said or how she said it, she felt something was wrong.
However, the investigation ended last night, and the lawyer should have told Chi Feichi that she should have called and said it during the day, and it was already very disingenuous to delay it until now.
If you don't call, they will go to bed in a while. You can't disturb others' rest, or put off thanking them until tomorrow, right?
No, you have to do some psychological construction.
This is Brother Xiaoqi, what is she afraid of?
20:42.
Koshizui Nanatsuki thought that Chi Feichi could even say "call daddy" at the beginning, so he resolutely pressed the dial button, but after hearing the "beep" message waiting for an answer, he began to retreat.
Wouldn't it be too reckless to call him before he's ready?
"beep……"
"Over the water."
Chi Feichi directly called his name. This method of calling without opening remarks such as 'Hello, this is XX' or 'Hello, may I ask...' was so unique that it invalidated the opening remarks Koshimizu Nanatsuki had prepared before, causing his brain to freeze. It took him a moment to come back to his senses, "It's...it's me. I called you suddenly. I didn't disturb you, did I?"
"No, I'm watching TV shows with Xiao Ai to pass the time."
The voice on the other end of the phone was calm and gentle, which made Koshimizu Nanatsuki feel relaxed. He straightened up and leaned back on his chair. "The police investigation of the last case has ended..."
Aipado Town, Tokyo.
Chi Feichi listened to Yuesui Nanatsuki's explanation of the situation on the other side of the phone, and then asked, "Then what are your plans next?"
"Tomorrow I will go to see Kanai's parents. Although they probably know that Kanai has been cleared of her grievances, as a friend of Kanai, I should still go to see them and ask them about their next plans," Koshizuchi said Tsuki explained his arrangements simply, "Then, I plan to go back to Fukuoka to pack up my things. I have some case files that I want to sort out and take to Tokyo..."
"See you then," Chi Feichi said.
Koshimizu Nanatsuki became inexplicably nervous when he thought about the upcoming meeting in Tokyo, "Okay, okay..."
"Are you feeling unwell?" Chi Feichi reminded, "your voice is a little hoarse."
"Yes, yes?" Koshimizu Nanatsuki was embarrassed and retorted without thinking, "You must have heard wrong!"
(#´￣^￣')
If she had known better, she wouldn't have practiced so many times.
Chi Feichi said 'hmm', "I heard wrong."
Koshimi Nanatsuki always felt that Chi Feichi's accommodating meaning was too strong, and he was so serious, which made her feel guilty and blush. She tried hard to find a reason to explain, "If you listen carefully, it seems to be a bit hoarse. It's probably because the food for dinner today is salty." Just a little, it makes my throat a little dry, I'll just drink some water and it'll be fine."
"Then you go to bed early."
"Okay... By the way, Happy New Year!"
"You too, happy new year."
"Then... let's not talk about it for now. When we get to Tokyo, I'll treat you to dinner!"
"good."
The phone hangs up.
Koshimi Nanatsuki breathed a sigh of relief and smiled while looking at the phone in his hand.
It doesn't seem that difficult to make a phone call.
…
Apartment in Cupido.
Haibara Ai, who was slumped on the sofa to eat, turned around and asked, "Is it Detective Yuesui? Did Detective Koshien solve the case?"
"solved."
Chi Feichi looked at the time displayed on his phone.
The call time was 20:42:12, which was close to the 21 o'clock deadline, indicating that Koshimizu Nanatsuki had hesitated before calling him, and the hesitation time was quite long.
When he mentioned that his voice was hoarse, Nanatsuki Koshizui reacted too much and seemed a little guilty. This meant that his hoarseness had something to do with him and he was unwilling to let him know the reason. It could be basically concluded that the reason for the cooking mentioned later was also false.
Are you practicing dialogue?
He practiced it until his voice became hoarse, and it was not a slap in the face, but he spoke for at least twenty minutes. He thought it was exaggerated when he thought about it.
Or were you on the phone with someone else for more than 20 minutes before that? So, why you called him just before 21 o'clock, maybe because you were talking to someone else before?
Sure enough, it is difficult to judge without seeing Koshimi Nanatsuki's micro-expressions and body language.
Haiyuan Ai didn't know that Chi Feichi was silently doubting and analyzing, so she sat up straight and asked, "Do you think Detective Yueshui asked everyone to go to the island just to find out who caused her friend to commit suicide unjustly? If that's the case If so, just choose a villa and put lavender on it. There is no need to choose an isolated island with inconvenient transportation, and there is no need to call Mr. Kotani and Mr. Tsuchio there."
"That's not important." Chi Feichi stood up, put away his phone, and patted Hui Yuan Ai's head, "Go and wash up."
Hui Yuan Ai was stunned, smiled relieved, stood up, and followed Chi Fei to the bathroom, "That's right, it doesn't matter now. I asked her, and she said she knew you when we were young, and said you were a brave person. She is a reliable person and helped her a lot. It won’t be a cliche plot of a hero saving a beauty, right?”
"Don't learn garden gossip."
Chi Fei entered the bathroom late, stood in front of the sink, and handed over Haihara Ai's children's toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hui Yuan Ai was speechless. After taking the toothpaste and toothbrush, he emphasized, "Don't think that the same routine works for me every time. I am your sister. Is there any problem with gossiping about your past?"
The little goldfish is going to grow fangs!
This was Chi Feichi's first thought.
After thinking about it, Chi Feichi chose to simply say, "It's not a hero saving the beauty. It's just that her mother had a car accident that year, and I helped call an ambulance."
Hui Yuan Ai squeezed out the toothpaste and looked up at Chi Feichi, observing, sizing up, and then nodded. Her brother Feichi looked cold, but sometimes he was still very enthusiastic, such as when he picked her up on the street. , still believed what she said, and sent her to find her family, "I must have accompanied her to the hospital, right?"
"Yes." Chi Feichi confirmed.
Hui Yuan Ai was not surprised and handed the toothpaste to Chi Feichi, "Then what? Did you still keep in touch while her mother was hospitalized?"
Chi Feichi took the toothpaste and said, "Her mother failed to be rescued and passed away. We haven't contacted her since."
Hui Yuan Ai was stunned for a moment, then took the water and brushed her teeth, "She was only seven years old at that time, right? Loss that you have had is more painful than loss that you have never had. At least when I heard about my mother, I didn't feel sad. , she and my father are very strange to me, as if they only exist in other people's mouths, but if I lived with them for seven years, I really can't believe how uncomfortable I would feel after my mother passed away. People who can persevere , are all very strong people.”
Chi Feichi raised his eyes and looked at Hui Yuan Ai's serious and emotional face in the mirror, and commented, "You are a little kid but a ghost."
Hui Yuan Ai was dissatisfied, but couldn't refute.
Who knows that her current body is indeed that of a child, but Brother Chi is willing to treat her as a child for the rest of his life.
