Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 117 City Hunter?

Japanese TV station.

A sudden upheaval elevated Gao Mo's status several notches, and even his agent, who was originally introduced to the job out of consideration for Yoko Okino, took the initiative to come over and run around trying to help him get an important role.

If we're talking about the most anticipated project on Nichiri TV right now, it has to be the remake of "Detective Samonji".

As a ratings hit, every time the Sakaimon series is remade into a TV drama, it's met with popularity.

The original author left a lot of room for adaptation; changing the murderer would be easy and wouldn't make the audience lose interest after knowing the truth.

Eiichi Yamagishi also set his sights on this TV series.

Yoko Okino's schedule conflicted, but now that "Domoto Hajime" has an opportunity, he naturally doesn't want to let it go.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, "Domoto Hajime" will definitely sign with him, which will be a good opportunity for him to showcase his abilities.

only……

"no way."

TV station lounge.

Yamagishi Sakae was slightly annoyed and unwilling.

"They said that the male lead has been confirmed as Kenzaki Osamu, and that he has already received the approval of the novel's author, Shinmei Nittaro. The director also doesn't want to change the actor easily."

"What about the other characters?" Gao Mo asked.

“Other regular roles aren’t suitable for you. You can’t exactly play a murderer, can you?” Yamagishi Eiichi had high expectations for Gao Mo.

"Playing the murderer isn't out of the question." Gao Mo didn't mind trying out the achievement acquisition rules more often.

“We’ll talk about the cameo later,” Eiichi Yamagishi took a deep breath. “Right now, you need a project to capitalize on this momentum. There’s a crime thriller in pre-production at the TV station. It was originally intended to be a transitional work for Kosaburo Hijikata, but now…”

"That gunfight detective movie?" Gao Mo asked with a strange expression.

A detective who can disguise himself, a sharpshooter... this seems to be just like him.

……

meeting room.

Under the guidance of Eiichi Yamagishi, Gao Mo met an old acquaintance, the 57-year-old director of the previous location shooting team's shrine incident—Taketoshi Gondo.

I didn't expect to come back after so many twists and turns.

This veteran director also had some bad luck. The TV series that was supposed to become a hit because of Yoko Okino's performance went down the drain, and the movie project that he finally got his hands on was ruined when the original lead actor was arrested by the police before he even joined the crew.

The entertainment industry is somewhat inseparable from superstition, and for a time they couldn't find a suitable actor.

The image of Kido Takamura, whom she initially admired, has changed drastically.

"The young actor recommended by Ms. Yoko and Mr. Kido? Domoto Hajime who's become popular these past few days?"

Taketoshi Gondo looked at Gao Mo suspiciously.

Even if he's having a really bad day, there's no need for him to use new actors, right?

It's just a bit of news buzz; who knows when it will disappear...

"How about this, you try it out first."

With dark circles under his eyes, Quan Teng didn't say anything more and simply tossed Gao Mo a prop gun.

It's the same model as the previous one, and even the weight is almost exactly the same.

"Shoot me!" Gondo said calmly.

His requirements are quite high.

If the restrictions were really relaxed, even the most superstitious actors would flock to him.

The reason I initially took a liking to Kido Takamori was because his aura was truly astonishing.

"This gun should be fine, right?" Gao Mo asked, still not entirely convinced.

He didn't want to be unjustly accused of murder.

"What problems could there be?" Gondo scoffed. "Stop dawdling, just get started!"

"All right……"

Gao Mo quickly got into character, his expression changing instantly, and he grabbed the gun and pressed it against Quan Teng's forehead.

"Don't blame me if you die."

"and many more!"

Gondo's Adam's apple bobbed; he felt death in just one glance.

The new actor, who was clearly worried and questioning one moment, suddenly turned into a cold and murderous expression the next, the transition was so natural, as if he really held a gun, without any trace of acting.

He seemed unsure whether it was true or not.

"You...would you like to have it checked again?"

"No need, right?" Gao Mo flicked the safety off with his thumb, making a click.

"Yes, yes." Cold sweat dripped down Quan Teng's forehead as he stared intently at Gao Mo's finger touching the trigger, a terrifying chill running down his spine.

"Stop! You're the one! You passed the audition!"

"Done?" Gao Mo asked, still wanting more.

With Hijikata Kosaburo's acting experience as a reference, it is obviously more realistic to quickly get into character.

"pass!"

Gondo hurriedly snatched the prop gun and subconsciously pulled the trigger towards the floor. He was relieved when there was no reaction.

Then came the indignation of being intimidated by the new actors, with a vague sense of familiarity.

"Where did you learn acting?" Gondo asked, turning around.

With decent acting skills and the ability to handle mystery elements, he is indeed a suitable candidate to participate in his film.

If filming progresses quickly, they should be able to capitalize on this wave of popularity.

It could even be compared to "Detective Samonji".

"A senior figure." Gao Mo thought that Hijikata Kosaburo could also be considered a senior figure.

Putting aside his character and criminal abilities, the other party is indeed the pinnacle of period dramas.

……

"Passed?"

Office.

Ai was watching TV in the living room with her black cat in her arms. When she saw Gao Mo's undisguised ease, a smile also appeared on her lips.

"Detective and actor...you seem to prefer actor."

“They’re the same.” Gao Mo carried the disguised briefcase back to his bedroom.

Whether it's a detective or an actor, both are his main professions.

Even the notes clearly favor these two professions.

His current profession... to be precise, should be detective and actor. When he's a detective, he needs to act, and when he's an actor, he can't avoid being a detective.

They are complementary.

“However,” Gao Mo paused, “I didn’t get an audition for Zuo Wenzi. I got the lead role in a movie, a gunslinger detective who can disguise himself.”

"?"

Ai almost didn't react.

It sounds like Gao Mo himself.

"Performing the true character?"

"Not entirely."

Gao Mo changed his clothes again and checked whether he had erased all traces outside, especially fake fingerprints.

"The movie character seems to be very lecherous and greedy. He's more like a bounty hunter than a detective, which is the complete opposite of me."

He feels like the protagonist of the manga "City Hunter".

I wonder if acting level 2 can handle it.

This kind of role is actually much harder to play than a regular protagonist; perhaps I should consult with someone with a mustache for advice.

"Aren't Hattori and the others here again?" Gao Mo peeked into the study.

"It seems the code has been deciphered. We need to go and keep watch over the Rice Flower Museum."

Xiao Ai silently tossed the newly bought novel "Detective Zuo Wenzi" into a corner.

"He also said that if you're interested, you can come with him tonight to see the thief's true colors."

Gao Mo turned on his phone.

There was also an email from Hattori Heiji.

Interestingly, Conan also sent him an email, similarly inviting him to see the true face of Phantom Thief Kid.

These two guys... are probably motivated by the code.

However, isn't this underestimating Kaito Kid?

That guy's greatest strength is his ability to escape.

"Are you going?" Ai asked, turning around.

"Don't go."

Gao Mo had no interest in being played.

If you really want to see Kid, you can just go to Ekoda High School and you'll see him there.

(End of this chapter)