Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 832 Explosion Occurs
Nishitama City.

Domoto Music Academy.

This academy is an independent private academy founded by Kazuki Domoto, a former famous pianist and current organist.

Many famous people emerged from his music academy, including soprano Reiko Akiba.

There are also many other instrumentalists and high and low-pitched musicians, making it one of the bases for producing Japanese musical talent.

As the dean of the academy, Domoto Kazuki was a figure comparable to an emperor.

On the one hand, he is the founder of the academy and also the most well-known one; on the other hand, the capital behind him is Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the Suzuki Group.

Today is a very important day.

It was the day that Kazuki Domoto first tried playing the organ in a concert hall.

There were only two people in the huge concert hall.

"Puhe, as expected, only you can tune the pitch to my most satisfactory level."

Domoto Kazuki lightly pressed the button, producing a sound that satisfied him.

The pipe organ is a large instrument that is very difficult to maintain and requires a lot of experience. Most importantly, the craftsman needs to understand the performer.

Sho and Takumi have been working together for three or four decades. Although the organ is equipped with a dedicated tuner, he still prefers to let the trustworthy Sho and Takumi do it, even though they are old and their so-called perfect pitch has become slightly problematic.

"These are all things I should do." Pu Hejiang smiled kindly and bowed slightly.

"Although the concert is still a few days away, a friend of mine asked me to help with a marriage proposal. Since the other party has some connection with the Suzuki family and it was introduced by a friend, I couldn't refuse."

"So I'll have to trouble you again tomorrow and the day after to come and help me tune this organ that Bach once played."

Domoto Kazuki looked at the towering pipe organ with a beaming smile, feeling proud and wanting to burst into laughter.

This concert hall is his proudest achievement.

In his eyes, the many students in the school, including the children of celebrities who had already made a name for themselves, were merely accompaniments to the concert hall and Bach's organ.

Yes, just a foil.

Even Akiba Reiko was like that.

Perhaps many years from now people will forget him and the maker, they will forget the soprano Reiko Akiba, but they will definitely remember this concert hall, and remember its builder and first director.

In his heart, this concert hall is a milestone in his musical career.

"Have you notified the other instrumentalists and singers?" Pu Hejiang asked.

To be honest, he only just found out. No wonder there were so many unidentified staff members suddenly appearing in the academy today, fussing over things.

He initially thought it might be related to the concert a few days later, but it turned out to be for a marriage proposal.

However, for someone as arrogant as Domoto Kazuki to agree, it must be more than just saving face; the Suzuki Group behind him is probably the reason.

After knowing him for so many years, this guy is still so hypocritical; he even has to pretend in front of me.

Hehe, I'm afraid you're not very happy inside, are you?
Let me add some color to this proposal ceremony.
From an angle unseen by Kazuki Domoto, Fu and Takumi's lips curled into a sinister smile.

That afternoon.

An explosion occurred in the practice room of Domoto Academy, killing cellist Renjo Takehiko and pianist Mizuguchi Yosuke, while violinist Kawabe Kanade survived but was seriously injured.

All three were members of the performance team for the proposal ceremony and the concert a few days later.

The incident happened suddenly, without any warning whatsoever.

Natsukawa and Kogoro Mori arrived at the scene that very night.

Although it was expected, the explosion still left Xia Chuan in a bad mood. The scene was a mess, with huge gaps blown into the walls, bricks and stones scattered all over the ground, and the sheet music and piano bench that were originally neatly arranged were blown to pieces.

The piano lid was twisted and deformed, and the strings were broken into several pieces, making a jumbled sound.

The air smelled of burning, and when you looked up, you could almost see thick smoke billowing into the air.

"Inspector Megure said that half of a flute was left at the explosion site."

"The college has confirmed that the flute is not college property, and this could very well be a clue in the case."

Kogoro Mouri shook his head seriously, pondered for a long time, and said, "How about we hold off on proposing for now and wait until the case is solved? The flute is very likely something the murderer left behind. I feel that this case is very likely related to the concert hall's opening concert in five days. How about we postpone it?"

It must be said that Kogoro Mouri's premonition was remarkably accurate.

Xia Chuan certainly sensed it; this must have already entered the plot of the theatrical version.

Usually, a lot of people die in these kinds of theatrical releases, and today's explosion is just the beginning.

Xia Chuan shook his head: "It's alright, as long as the case is resolved by tomorrow."

He might not remember much of the plot, but with Anya around, if she identifies everyone tomorrow, there's a chance they can find the murderer.

"Uncle Kogoro, we could actually go and see Kawabe Kanade. She's the only survivor of the three, and she might know something."

Conan suddenly appeared out of nowhere and reminded Natsukawa and Kogoro Mouri.

"Really, that's what I was going to say too."

Kogoro Mouri, with his deadpan expression, punched Conan, punishing him for interrupting.

Conan held his head, tears welling in his eyes, and looked pitifully at Natsukawa.

"Then I'll have to trouble Mr. Mori to make the trip for me."

"Aren't you coming along?" Kogoro Mouri asked in surprise.

The proposal is in two days, so Xia Chuan should be in a hurry too.

Xia Chuan shook his head slightly, "I am quite at ease leaving this matter to Mr. Mori, and I also have other things to take care of."

Conan nodded in realization.

The distillery wouldn't alert the enemy by making a move, and they would plan an explosion on the engagement day, so this incident definitely has nothing to do with the distillery.

In that case, having yourself is enough.

"I see," Xia Chuan immediately realized, while I was slow to understand.

"As expected, there is still a considerable gap between me and Brother Xia Chuan that needs to be bridged."

"Strange, what's wrong with me now?"

The way Conan looked at me when he left felt strange.

The Domoto Music Academy did not have its classes affected by the explosion. At this time, many students passed by the concert hall, or more accurately, they came specifically to join in the fun.

Xia Chuan wandered around the roadside, familiarizing himself with the terrain.

"Hey, did you guys hear? The two people who were killed in the explosion were both from the first graduating class, which was full of outstanding talents."

"Yes, these two senior students should already be the best pianists and cellists."

"It's a pity. Of the original Domoto Academy F4, three of them are already dead. I wonder what Shida-senpai, who is still alive, is thinking."

"I think this must be Soma-senpai's ghost coming to take revenge."

(End of this chapter)