Accidental Death

The next morning, Ayatsuji's pedestrians came to Yokohama again.

But not because of Horikita Zen.

——No matter what the outcome of that incident is, the ones who should be troubled now are the Supernatural Secret Service and the military police, and have nothing to do with Ayatsuji pedestrians.

After all, the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were unwilling and did not dare him to come into contact with the secrets of the top military and police officers.

But this time he was severely slapped by the port mafia, and Ango Sakaguchi probably will have a headache for a while.

Ayatsuji pedestrians thought casually, and then walked into a coffee shop named "Fenghu".

In the store.

A girl in a dark red dress was sitting by the window, like a delicate doll.

The location of this coffee shop was not in the city center, and it was morning again, so she was actually the only customer in the whole shop.

But if other customers come into the store now, they will definitely recognize that this is the recently popular idol, Sheng Bian Liuli.

After declining the help from the waiter, Ayatsuji went straight to sit down opposite Shengbian Ruri.

The decoration style of this coffee shop is fresh and elegant. The tea-colored glass on the table is covered with a white tablecloth, and there are two freshly cut hyacinths in the vase placed on it.

"Sorry for missing the appointment yesterday."

Last month, Ayatsuji Xingren ordered a monster doll from the other party, and not long ago, Shengbian Ruri contacted him and said that it had been completed.

The two had originally made an appointment to meet in Ikebukuro yesterday, but the Supernatural Secret Service suddenly said that he was going to deal with Horikita Yoshino's time, so they had to postpone the time until today.

Coincidentally, Shengbian Liuli has a tour in Yokohama tonight.

So the meeting place was changed to Yokohama.

"It's not an important matter." Sheng Bian Liuli said.

In her opinion, as a professional hero, Ayatsuji pedestrians will inevitably encounter emergencies that have to be dealt with.The postponement of the meeting time should also be out of helplessness.

She said, and handed a bag on the seat beside her to Ayatsuji pedestrian: "This is the finished product."

Inside the tote bag is a paper box.

Ayatsuji pedestrian took the things, but didn't open them directly.

Sheng Bian Liuli was a little embarrassed: "Although it took so long, I haven't made a doll for a long time, and the effect may not be as good as expected."

"No, I think this will be a very valuable collection." The detective said.

Hearing what he said, Shengbian Liuli paused for a moment, and then showed a very shallow smile.

She glanced at the clock in the coffee shop, then stood up: "It's almost time, there is still a rehearsal before the evening tour begins."

Ayatsuji pedestrian nodded: "It's troublesome."

As an idol, Shengbian Liuli is still a bit troublesome to go out, let alone in a place like Yokohama.

"...I'm very glad that you like my work. Then, let's say goodbye." After finishing speaking, Sheng Bian Liuli left the coffee shop.

After Shengbian Ruri left, Ayatsuji pedestrians did not leave Yokohama in a hurry.

After all, now that the 420 Incident has come to an end, he happens to be in a state with nothing to do.

The detective left the cafe with his belongings and wandered the streets of Yokohama.

Yokohama is more chaotic than other areas due to problems left over from the old era, and there are countless criminals with different abilities hidden.

Therefore, some insiders call it the capital of crime.

But in recent years—especially four years ago, after the Port Mafia obtained the permission to open with supernatural powers and the acquiescence of the Supernatural Secret Service Division, and became the real ruler of the dark side of Yokohama, the crime rate in Yokohama has dropped significantly.

Countering evil with evil, that's what the Supernatural Secret Service Division should have planned at the time.

However, so much time has passed, and after the original goal was achieved, the Supernatural Secret Service Division has gradually been unable to sit idly by and ignore the growing port mafia.

Horikita Zen's incident is a signal.

Presumably, it won't be long before the Special Agents Division will have new actions.

……

When turning a certain street corner, Ayatsuji pedestrians suddenly saw a familiar figure.

A young man in brown clothes and a hat stood in front of the road sign beside the road, staring at the words on it, frowning and thinking deeply.

Ayatsuji pedestrian: "..."

If you read correctly, this is the member of the Armed Detective Agency I met yesterday in the Horikita Yoshino incident, Edogawa Ranpo.

He had met with the other party twice, once when he and All Might visited the Armed Detective Agency, and once because of yesterday's incident.

But in the final analysis, no matter which time Ayatsuji pedestrians and Edogawa Ranpo did not communicate much.

So Ayatsuji pedestrians directly looked away, as if they didn't see each other.

But the latter doesn't seem to think so.

Seeming to have caught a glimpse of Ayatsuji pedestrians, Edogawa Ranpo looked sideways: "Ah, isn't this Ice Cube-kun from yesterday!"

Ayatsuji pedestrian: "?"

Edogawa looked him up and down in random steps, and muttered to himself clearly: "Really, did you come to Yokohama because of something?"

Before Ayatsuji Xingren spoke, he suddenly changed the subject: "By the way - do you know where there is a coffee shop called Fenghu near here?"

Ayatsuji pedestrians were a little surprised.

Isn't the "Fenghu" coffee shop the one where he just met Sheng Bian Liuli?

So Ayatsuji Xingren said: "I know."

"That's just right," the world's number one detective slowly pointed to the intricate alley behind him, "I was going to that store, but now I seem to have lost my way."

He didn't look at Ayatsuji Xingren without any surprise: "Can you take me there?"

——He took this request as a matter of course, and he didn't feel that it was such a thing for a local to ask an outsider for guidance.

"...Yes." After a pause for a few seconds, Ayatsuji pedestrian replied.

Right now he has nothing to do.

Edogawa Ranpo was very satisfied with the result.

Then, by the way, he told about why he lost his way.

This morning he received a letter from a person—P for short—saying that he had left something in Fenghu Cafe, and told Edogawa Ranpo that he could pick it up at any time.

Because this cafe is very close to the Armed Detective Agency, Ranpo Edogawa ran out without saying hello to anyone.

The result became what it is now.

Ayatsuji pedestrians recalled the address of the Armed Detective Agency, and while walking, took another look at Edogawa Ranpo.

Being able to get lost at such a distance is also a talent in a sense.

Ayatsuji pedestrians encountered Edogawa Ranpo not long after leaving the cafe, and it wouldn't take long to return now.

When he opened the door and walked into the cafe, Edogawa Ranpo suddenly asked, "Ice Cube-san, did you know Dazai before?"

Although it was a question, his expression seemed to be very certain about it.

The detective with blond hair and ocher eyes paused and looked at him.

—Did you hear it from Osamu Dazai?

After a long while, Ayatsuji pedestrians said vaguely: "We had contact a long time ago."

Edogawa ranpo narrowed his eyes, meaning unclear: "Is that so?"

But he turned his head and put the words behind him, and asked the waiter happily to order three ice creams.

"Didn't you say you came to pick up the things your friend left here?" Ayatsuji pedestrian asked casually.

"No, that's just a matter of passing." Edogawa ran out of answers, took a spoonful of ice cream and stuffed it into his mouth, "If the place where he left his things wasn't this coffee shop, I didn't plan to come at all."

"—The ice cream here was recommended in the last issue of the newspaper to be delicious," the detective paused, "but the taste is just average."

The waitress who was helping him get the ice cream and still hasn't left: "..." Our ice cream is famous in Yokohama!

...and your friend will definitely cry if he hears you! ! !

Although feeling very tired, the waiter still stepped forward and asked, "Are you here to pick up the book that is stored here?"

Edogawa Ranpo nodded while eating ice cream: "Well, the sender's name should be 'P'."

"Yes, then I'll get it for you."

After finishing speaking, the waiter ran to the service desk, took out a book with a black cover from a side cabinet, and handed it to Edogawa Ranpo.

Ayatsuji Xingren was originally just helping Edogawa Luanbu lead the way because he had nothing to do, and didn't care about what he wanted to take.

The detective closed his eyes and meditated, but the phone suddenly rang.

Ayatsuji pedestrian took out his phone and glanced at the screen.

Caller, Tsujimura Fukatsuki.

After he pressed to answer, Tsujimura Mizuki's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Ayatsuji-sensei, are you not in the office now?"

"Yeah." Ayatsuji pedestrian glanced at Edogawa Ranpo who was reaching for the third cup of ice cream, and responded casually.

The detective said sarcastically, "What's the matter? Could it be that another high-ranking member of the military and police was killed?"

Tsujimura Shenyue took a deep breath: "...No. It happened yesterday, and I came to hand over the commission fee."

She wondered again: "Teacher, what are you doing outside now?"

Ayatsuji pedestrians looked up at Edogawa Ranpo, and replied, "Lead a lost person."

Tsujimura Shenyue: "...??? Lead the way?"

On the other hand, after finishing the last cup of ice cream, Ranpo Edogawa finally gave his gaze to the book that looked like a novel.

The young man put the book in front of him and opened it with his hand.

Ayatsuji pedestrian looked over subconsciously.

In an instant, a strange light gushed out from the book, instantly enveloping Edogawa Ranpo and Ayatsuji Xingren who were closest to it.

After the dizzying space distortion, the two disappeared out of thin air.The only thing left on the table was the book with the black cover.

In front of the detective agency.

"By the way, teacher, Sakaguchi-senpai said that someone wants to see you..." Tsujimura Mizuki said, but suddenly there was a busy tone on the phone.

She looked suspiciously at the inexplicably hung up phone: "Teacher?"

……

"..."

The scene inside the coffee shop disappeared like a tide, and instantly transformed into a wasteland outside the town.

The time also suddenly changed from morning to evening.

Under the setting sun, the entire land was smudged with a warm orange halo.

Ayatsuji pedestrians looked around at the unfamiliar scenery, and finally looked at Edogawa Ranpo silently.

——He didn't believe that this was just the other party's unintentional move.

"This is the inside of that novel, the world in the book." The latter stood up, patted the dust that didn't exist on his body, and explained slowly.

His emerald eyes stared at Ayatsuji pedestrian: "Then, any abilities and personalities will be invalid here."

……

"I see."