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Chapter 496 Playing Karaoke? Making Ooka Momiji Cry!

Kazuha Toyama joins the karuta club at Kaifuka Academy High School.

However, she was just there to make up the numbers. Because the Kakata High School club was facing the danger of being disbanded due to too few members, her friend Mirai, the president of the Kakata club, invited her to make up the numbers to prevent the student council from disbanding the club.

After school, she would usually go to the card and karaoke club to play, watch them play, and sometimes practice with them herself.

Although I'm not very good at it, I still have some experience.

Furthermore, playing chorus mainly requires memorizing the lyrics and remembering the positions of the chorus cards, which is essential for performing well in the competition.

However, the songs in karuta tournaments are all different, so players need to memorize them on the spot, which really tests their memory.

Ooka Momiji's ability to win consecutive matches and take the championship demonstrates her exceptional memory, to the point of being able to recall everything she sees.

Compared to the autumn leaves of Ooka, the garden seems rather ordinary.

Closer to home.

"Hey, Kazuha, have you ever played karuta before?" Ran asked in surprise.

Upon hearing this, Kazuha Toyama told Ran, Sonoko, and Akako Koizumi about her karuta game.

Ooka Momiji, sitting opposite, also heard this and her gaze became playful.

Seeing their reaction, Kitahara Natsumi immediately became excited.

Great, now we can watch women fight!

However, this "fight" refers to fighting with playing cards, not actually engaging in hand-to-hand combat.

Of course, if it were truly a bare-handed fight, he would definitely stand up and watch, even while the problem malfunctioned.

This is what men should be watching.

However, the scene he envisioned would not unfold in such a place.

As for Heiji Hattori and Conan, they didn't pay any attention to these people at all, but instead huddled in a corner, seemingly exchanging information.

That's how these two are; whenever they meet, they start whispering to each other.

If it weren't for the principle of majority rule, those two would definitely have run away, but they would certainly have encountered cases after running away.

After all, without Kitahara Natsuyu suppressing them, the two Grim Reapers would definitely kill many people if they went out.

Even so, the two of them hid to the side, completely uninterested in karuta.

After all, they are detectives and have absolutely no interest in karuta or anything like that.

Even though Heiji Hattori won a karuta tournament when he was a child, it was just a childhood hobby for him.

As he grew up, detectives still fascinated him more.

Of course, he hadn't forgotten the skills of karuta either. After all, he had been trained by his mother, and he couldn't forget them even if he wanted to. They were etched deep in his memory and into his very bones.

Even now, when he thinks back to the rigorous training he received back then, he can't help but shudder.

My mom is so strict!
Just then, Ooka Momiji suddenly spoke up: "Heiji, let's have a karuta game!"

"I lost to you last time, but this time I will win it back with my own hands."

"But if I win, you have to promise me one thing!"

A sly glint appeared in her eyes, and what it was about was obvious.

Kazuha Toyama wasn't stupid either. She immediately sensed Momiji Ooka's sinister intentions and stopped her, saying, "Heiji hasn't played karuta since then. He's completely forgotten how. You're bullying him!"

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Hattori Heiji, and the meaning in her eyes was self-evident.

At that moment, Hattori Heiji's forehead began to sweat, because he keenly sensed the terrifying gazes of the two women.

If he agrees to one of their requests, the consequences will be dire.

So at this moment, he could only play dead, looking down at Conan, opening his mouth and uttering a few silent words: "Kudo, save him!"

"Save him?" Conan chuckled. "How could I save him? Sorry, I really can't!"

After saying that, he moved over to Xiaolan's side.

He was naturally going to enjoy this show to the fullest, but being a bystander was risky, though staying by Xiaolan's side would be.

Xiaolan gives me such a strong sense of security!

"Kudo, you bastard, you actually betrayed me!" Hattori Heiji was really anxious, and he opened his mouth to say something unintelligible.

However, he kept his head down, so no one saw him, but Conan did.

If he looked up and spoke, Iori Muga probably would see it and even be able to read his lips.

After all, as a former member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau, it wouldn't be surprising if Iori Muga possessed any skills.

After all, Conan was able to learn a whole range of skills at a technical school in Hawaii, so it wouldn't be a problem for Iori Muga to learn a whole range of skills at the Japanese Public Security Bureau.

Amuro Tooru is just like that.

He can race cars, fix cars, defuse bombs, shoot guns, and cook.
He can do almost any job that a person can do; he is truly an all-rounder!
Therefore, the people in the Conan world are all freaks.

If you don't have some skills to rely on, you'd be embarrassed to be a black market worker.

Upon hearing this, Conan laughed even more heartily.

Teammates are meant to be used, especially in such exciting moments.

"Heiji, say something!" Kazuha said.

"Heiji, want to play karuta with me?" Ooka Momiji also showed a sweet smile.

But beneath that smile lay a terrifying killing intent, and Hattori Heiji dared not answer, already drenched in sweat.

"How about I play a game with you, Hongye?"

Just then, Kitahara Natsuhiro spoke up.

The moment Kitahara Natsuhiro opened his mouth, Hattori Heiji felt it was heavenly music.

Even the singing voice of Ms. Akiba Reiko cannot compare.

Kitahara Natsuhiro, my god!

If you ever need me in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. I will go through fire and water for you!

As for Shinichi Kudo?

You just wait, you traitor who betrayed your teammates!

Conan couldn't help but shiver, gave an awkward smile, and hid behind Ran.

After all, there are risks involved in being a gossipmonger, and now Conan needs to pay the price for his gossip.

"Mr. Kitahara?" Ooka Momiji looked at him, somewhat puzzled. "Have you ever played karuta?"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuyu honestly replied, "I've played poker, but I've never played karuta. However, I've watched karuta shows, and they seem pretty simple."

"Pretty simple?" Upon hearing this, Ooka Momiji's gaze sharpened.

As the future queen of chorus, she has an obligation to let these laymen know that chorus is not to be trifled with.

Especially people like Kitahara Natsuhiro, who have never played karuta, yet still spout nonsense about how easy it is.

Karuta is no simple game. Not only do you have to memorize the songs, but you also have to memorize the cards. During the game, you also have to hold your breath and concentrate on listening to the lyrics. If you make a slight mistake, you will lose the whole game.

She grew up in this harsh environment and gradually became the queen of karuta in high school.

Therefore, she was going to teach Kitahara Natsuhiro a lesson.

"Yes, it's very simple!" Kitahara Natsuhiro stated frankly once again. Karuta and such were really easy for him.

He has no shortage of memory and no shortage of hand speed, so with these two things, playing cards is a piece of cake.

If all else fails, just try mind reading.

With Momiji Ooka, the future queen of karuta, how could anyone not know how to play?

Want to play cards?
Guaranteed to win!
"Since that's the case, how about we have a game?" Ooka Momiji smiled slightly: "But since this is your first time playing, how about we start with the most basic level?"

The most basic approach is to use the fewest words possible.

"No need, I'll go for the hardest one. I'm very confident in my memory and hand speed!" Kitahara Natsumi said, head held high.

Ooka Momiji, watch out, I'm about to beat you to tears.

Upon hearing this, Ooka Momiji stopped talking and turned to her butler, Iori Muga: "Iori, please make the preparations."

"okay, I get it."

Iori Muga stood up from the tatami mat and began preparing the karuta (Japanese card game) equipment.

It's less of a device and more of a tape recorder; you just put the tape in.

As for chorus cards, they're very cheap.

At this moment, Xiaolan and the others came over: "Brother Beiyuan, are you really going to play karaoke with Hongye?"

"Yeah, I've got nothing better to do anyway, so I thought I'd give it a try."

"I heard karuta is pretty difficult." Sera Masumi revealed her canine teeth.

"It's alright, I've watched the matches, it's not difficult!"

"Brother Kitahara, you must do your best to defeat Ooka Momiji!" Toyama Kazuha cheered for Kitahara Natsuhiro.

"Haha, don't worry, I'll definitely win!" Kitahara Natsumi gave a thumbs up: "I've never lost!"

I've never lost before, but this time I'll make you lose!

Ooka Momiji revealed a dangerous smile!

soon
Iori Muku had already prepared everything, and now it was Kitahara Natsuhiro's turn to memorize the words and play the cards.

Soon, Kitahara Natsuhiro had memorized all the karuta and lyrics, completely memorized them.

Seeing Kitahara Natsuhiro's expression, Ooka Momiji's face grew serious.

She had met many people, and she had seen this expression on Kitahara Natsuhiro's face many times before—a confident, even arrogant, expression.

If they didn't believe in their own abilities, these people would never show such an expression.

So Kitahara Natsuhiro is truly capable.

This made her decide that this time she would go all out and give it her all.

After all, if she lost to Kitahara Natsumi, an amateur, she would lose all face!
Therefore, this is a game that can only be won, not lost!
At this moment, Iori Muga acted as the referee, looking at the two of them, kneeling to the side, holding a recorder: "Are you ready?"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuhiro and Ooka Momiji nodded in unison, and there were also many karuta cards in front of them.

The others sat not far away, watching the rest of the match.

"But why don't we sit on either side?" Sonoko asked.

Upon hearing this, Hattori Heiji put his hands behind his head and leaned against the wall, saying, "Because they use techniques when they take away karuta cards, and the karuta cards themselves are also thick. If you sit on either side, they can easily become weapons that hurt people."

So I can only sit here.

"Oh, it's still like this?" Sonoko looked surprised.

“Yes,” Kazuha Toyama said. “I saw it when I was watching Miraiko and the others practice karuta. They are strong, and with a little skill, the karuta cards can be embedded in the wall when they are knocked away. It’s very dangerous.”

Upon hearing this, Sonoko couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

Karuta is surprisingly dangerous.

So, it seems that Ooka Momiji in front of us is also a woman with astonishing strength!
Not only is his physique and strength amazing, but his own strength is also terrifying.

Terrible woman!

"Game start!"

Just then, Iori Muga pressed the button on the recorder, and a singing voice came out from the recorder.

Ooka Momiji and Kitahara Natsuyu held their breath and listened intently to the lyrics in the song.

The next second, the two of them moved at the same time.

But at that moment, Ooka Momiji saw a phantom suddenly appear before her eyes.

With a whoosh.
It felt like something flew past me quickly and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Ooka Momiji finally realized how terrifying Kitahara Natsuhiro was, and a look of astonishment appeared on her face.

"Card"

"It flew away."

"And it's nailed to the wall!?"

Conan, Sera Masumi, and Hattori Heiji each said something when they saw this scene.

His previously nonchalant expression turned serious.

They became serious not because Kitahara Natsuyu was so strong, but because this guy's skills and strength were just too much!
The card, after being knocked away, was embedded in the wall, to the point that it was two-thirds of the way in, leaving only a corner exposed.

The rest of the parts were inserted into the wall.

They witnessed this scene clearly.

"What incredible strength and skill!" Xiaolan exclaimed in surprise.

She practices karate, so she is very strong in both technique and strength. As an expert, she could see through Kitahara Natsuyu's strength and technique at a glance.

However, she sensed that Kitahara Natsuhiro hadn't fully unleashed his power.

Of course.

If Kitahara Natsuhiro were to unleash his full power, this card wouldn't just look like this; it would shoot straight through the wall and fly outwards.

For someone who is half-human and half-ghost, this amount of power is the result of his suppression.

so.
"Red Leaf, if you continue to underestimate me, you might end up with nothing." Kitahara Natsuyu smiled slightly.

Upon hearing this, Ooka Momiji looked solemn, but she lowered her head and did not finish speaking.

This was her all-out effort, but in terms of speed and power, she was no match for Kitahara Natsuhiro.

Kitahara Natsuhiro is really over the top.

Bang!
The next second, the singing started again, and another card was shot out.

Before we knew it, it was already noon.

At this moment, everyone in the room fell silent.

Only the sound of soft sobbing echoed in the room.

"I'm sorry, I went too far," Kitahara Natsuhiro said, looking at the weeping Ooka Momiji.

"I...I didn't cry!" Ooka Momiji's eyes were red.

(End of this chapter)