Oritis in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 201: Thrilling Music Score (Part 1)

Not long ago, an explosion occurred at the Domoto Music Academy. Pianist Renjo Takehiko and cellist Mizuguchi Yosuke were killed on the spot in the practice room, and violinist Kawabe Zoe was seriously injured. The truth of the case is still under investigation.

That day, Xiaolan called Kudo Shinichi and talked about this matter. They talked about Domoto Issei, the founder of Domoto Music Academy. This person switched from piano to organ two years ago, and he recently specially shipped an organ from Germany for the newly built Hondo Concert Hall, claiming that it was played by Bach.

Conan is now in the music school. He is answering the phone while observing the building where the explosion occurred.

Xiaolan said on the phone: "The point is, thanks to Sonoko, we can attend the opening concert of the Domoto Concert Hall. In addition, we can also watch the rehearsal."

Conan discovered a broken piano key at this time. When he was wondering whether this was a new clue to the case, Xiaolan sent him an invitation.

"Let's go together, Shinichi. We can hear that famous Stradivarius violin being performed. Aren't you playing the violin? That Maestro Antonio we met before will also be there, and he'll donate his share of the ticket money."

An old man broke into Conan's field of vision, holding a piano key in his hand, which made Conan unable to listen to Xiaolan's request.

"Are you listening, Shinichi?"

"Sorry, sorry, I'm busy investigating the case at hand lately." Conan was trying to find a way to reject Xiaolan's invitation.

"Can't you squeeze in some time? Rehearsal is the day after tomorrow, and the concert is next Tuesday."

"I can't help it. I already told you I'm investigating the case. You don't have to be so long-winded like an old woman."

Xiaolan got angry when she heard this: "Long-winded like an old woman? Yes, you are right, I like to talk long-winded like an old woman, a fool who only knows karate!"

Conan knew something was wrong and quickly tried to make amends: "No, I didn't say that."

"Hmph, anyway, even if you listened to a Stradivarius performance you wouldn't be able to turn into Sherlock Holmes, because Shinichi, you're tone-deaf!"

After saying those angry words, Xiaolan hung up the phone, leaving Conan grumbling to the busy tone of his phone: "Really."

On the day of rehearsal, a large group of people including Kogoro Mouri, Ran, Sonoko, Professor Agasa, Conan, Haibara and the three little ones came to the concert hall.

Conan was surprised to find that the violinist was not the only one who came to rehearse, but also an opera singer, a toy maker, and a composer. Although Conan had never seen the opera singer before, he had seen the other three before, and the composer's appearance here undoubtedly proved that these four were members of the Oritis Organization.

Haibara had seen the opera singer before and had heard about Conan's experience on the Ezembard. After lamenting that the famous detective was likely trapped in a chain of suspicion, she ignored him.

The children, who had no idea what happened on the Ezembard, greeted the composer enthusiastically, while Conan stared at them with a wary look on his face.

The composer noticed Conan's gaze, and he turned his head away, ignoring Conan and instead focusing his attention on the violinist.

Xiaolan also greeted the violinist: "Master Antonio, long time no see. The last time we met was at Ms. Diana's dinner party."

The violinist smiled and returned the greeting: "Hello, Miss Xiaolan and Mr. Maori, it has indeed been a long time since we last met."

Xiaolan glanced at the toy seller, composer, and opera singer beside the violinist, then asked, "Miss Anne and Mr. Frederick are familiar faces. Who is this strange lady?"

The opera singer stepped forward and introduced herself: "I am Sangria, an opera singer, invited to accompany Antonio in his performance."

The violinist scratched his head. "Oh, I only asked Sangria to come with me, but Mr. Frederick insisted on coming too. And Anne, uh, said she wanted to keep an eye on me..."

The toy merchant put his hands on his hips and said, "Humph, if I don't keep an eye on you, you'll start to secretly cause trouble again. Do you know how much effort it took us to help you pay off the overdue bills at the bar last time?"

The violinist complained: "I will definitely win a lot of money next time, and then I can pay off my debt..."

The toy seller had a look of disappointment on his face: "You always say that, but you never succeed. It's really infuriating."

The people on the side couldn't help but laugh as they listened to the argument between the two. After all, everyone knew that the violinist liked gambling. He always donated all the proceeds from his performances, and used the remaining money to go to a brothel to spend a night, and then be redeemed by several of his good friends.

Xiaolan asked, "Didn't Miss Galatea, who was in a wheelchair, come last time?"

"Miss Galatea has other things to do, and she has started to dislike me recently. She said she will no longer help me pay the overdue fees..." The violinist squatted on the ground and drew circles with a depressed look on his face.

The toy seller sighed and said, "Fortunately, Mr. Frederick is willing to take over your troublesome matters. Otherwise, you, a great violin master, would have to stay in the bar washing dishes."

The composer spoke at this time: "As a fellow artistic pursuer, Master Antonio's talent is unparalleled. These are just some small expenses that the Kreiberg family can fully afford."

The opera singer coughed softly and said, "Gentlemen, should we prepare for rehearsal first?"

After hearing the opera singer's words, they broke away from the atmosphere of chatting and gossiping and prepared to go behind the stage to prepare.

On the other side, Conan pulled the hem of Xiaolan's clothes and asked, "Sister Xiaolan, what kind of person is Miss Galatea in the wheelchair you just mentioned?"

Xiaolan thought for a moment and replied, "She seems to be a rather serious person. She looks very young, but she's probably quite old. Oh, and she's a sculptor."

Conan was shocked: A sculptor? Of course, according to the codename naming convention of the Oritis Organization, "Sculptor" was Miss Galatea's codename. The man who could manipulate the giant chess pieces seen on the Tokyo Tower, the crazy artist who killed Ireland, was...

Conan couldn't believe it. Whether it was the violinist or the toy maker, their public identities seemed to be related to charity. Why would they stand with such a crazy artist? Or was the so-called charity all a sham, a tool used by the Melodi family to win over people and enhance their social image?

With such suspicion, Conan sat down with everyone else. Out of selfish considerations, he deliberately chose the seat closest to the toy seller.

The music rehearsal was about to begin. The toy merchant was sitting in her seat when she suddenly felt someone gently pulling at the corner of her clothes. She looked in the direction of the force and found it was Conan.

"What's up, Conan?"

Conan was filled with great doubt and asked, "Sister Anne, are you all from the Melody family? Is that so-called charity just a lie?"