Zongman: Nohara Shinnosuke is about to be chopped off

"Okay, hurry up and be careful on the road. Remember to come early tomorrow and don't be late, especially you, Shinnosuke. Today is the only day this week when you are not late."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes were full of seriousness as she instructed them earnestly.

"I will work hard!"

Nohara Shinnosuke raised his hand in response.

“It must be done.”

"Bye-Bye"

Nohara Shinnosuke waved his sleeves without any reluctance, with a relaxed look on his face, and left quickly.

……

In a quiet corner of the city, there is a bookstore. It is not large and the facade is a bit old. The words "Kasukabe Bookstore" are written on the wooden sign.

Nakamura, one of the bookstore duo, was concentrating on making tea inside the house.

"Shimo Genda-sensei likes plum tea the most, I have to prepare it well."

Nakamura pursed his lips slightly, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"Here he comes, the teacher is here, he's here!" The store manager came running in from outside, looking a little flustered, with quick steps and eyes full of excitement.

"Teacher Shimogenda, I like you very much, can you sign an autograph for me?"

"Teacher, I am your loyal fan!"

"Teacher, can you shake my hand, teacher?"

The book fans were full of excitement. They waved the books in their hands, leaned forward slightly, and their faces were filled with excitement.

The number of fans of Shimo Genda's books was astonishing. They came like a tide, surrounding the entire street tightly. Looking around, the crowds seemed endless.

If there were not well-trained bodyguards around trying to stop them, it is no exaggeration to say that they could have formed a surging sea of ​​people in an instant and completely drowned Mr. Shimo Genda.

Shimo Genda responded enthusiastically to the book fans while walking into the bookstore.

The man in front of him had very eye-catching long yellow-blue hair and a turban decorated with feathers on his head.

He was wearing a pink jacket and skirt, and various jewelry and necklaces, which made him look very unique.

It is hard to imagine that such a man in strange clothes has won the Edogawa Ranpo Award, the Mystery Writers Association of Japan Award, the Naoki Prize, and the Honkaku Mystery Novel Award.

He also topped the three major mystery novel rankings this year, ultimately achieving the remarkable "Triple Crown" legend in the history of Japanese mystery novels, and is a highly popular writer - Shimo Neda.

“This store is still as small as ever.”

Teacher Shimogenda looked around carefully, his eyes showing emotion, he shook his head slightly, and a look of nostalgia appeared on his face.

"I am so ashamed. I welcome you to visit me again, teacher."

The store manager bowed slightly with a respectful look on his face.

"No, no, is Shin-chan here? I haven't seen that kid for a long time, I miss him so much."

Teacher Shimogenda had an expectant look in his eyes. He raised his head slightly and looked around, with a hint of a smile on his face.

"I think the boy should be here soon. Teacher, please come and sit for a while and have a cup of tea. Teacher, you are still as beautiful as ever."

The store manager said with a smile, his eyes full of appreciation, and nodded slightly.

Under normal circumstances, if someone wore such strange clothes and wandered around in front of the rigid and conservative store manager, she would definitely kick him out of the bookstore without hesitation.

However, when this outfit was worn by Mr. Shimo Genda, it looked so different and full of personality.

"Haha, no way, I'm old now, I already dress very simply."

Shimogenda-sensei covered his mouth and chuckled.

"Oh, Shin-chan, I didn't expect you to come in first."

When they walked into the bookstore, they were surprised to find Nohara Shinnosuke already sitting on the sofa, drinking tea with a leisurely look on his face.

Nohara Shinnosuke leaned on the sofa, his legs stretched casually, with a comfortable expression on his face and his eyes full of leisure.

[Since Xiaoxin drank the teacher's tea, quickly make another cup. ]

【Okay, as you command.】

The bookstore duo began to communicate with each other using sign language again.

"Long time no see, Mao Zhigen."

Nohara Shinnosuke said with a grin.

"It's Shimogenda! You've been calling me the wrong name since we first met when you were five years old. I didn't expect that after so many years, you're still the same. I really want to meet your Chinese teacher and see how he taught you Chinese."

Shimogenda sighed and said this with a helpless look on his face.

"It's all the same, it's all the same, don't worry about it."

Shin-chan crossed his arms casually across his chest, a look of indifference on his face.

"Ah, there's really nothing I can do about you. Forget it, let's start the book signing first."

Shimogenda shook his head helplessly.

"Thank you for your support. Come on, next one."

Shimo Genda returned the signed book to the fan, then shook hands with the fan with a smile on his face and nodded slightly.

"Good news! Good news! If you buy Mr. Zhimao's latest work "Nangong Bridge Murder Case" now, you can get his autograph!"

The bookstore clerk and manager were actively promoting the bookstore in front of the door with loud speakers.

Their faces were full of excitement and their voices were loud, attracting passers-by.

"And me, and me! Help me spread the word too!"

Nohara Shinnosuke excitedly picked up the book he had drawn, with an expectant look on his face.

[Manager, do you want to help promote Xiaoxin? ]

[Although this guy often caused trouble for us in the past, it is true that if it weren't for this guy, the teacher would never have been able to hold so many book signings in a small store like ours. In this case, let's give him a shout.]

The store manager looked thoughtful, then nodded.

[Received, Manager.]

The two of them completely ignored the gazes from the people around them and started dancing as if no one was around, using their hands and feet to carry on a unique conversation.

"Good news, good news! If you buy Nohara Shinnosuke's "The Adventures of Fatty Zaemon" now, you can get his autograph!"