Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 22 Muscle Man Kageyama

5-chome, Yoneka-cho.

The Maori Detective Agency is located at 5-chome, but it is a long distance away from the gym that Gao Mo is looking for.

It was not until noon that Gao Mo found the "Rice Flower Man, Rice Flower Soul" sign that the clerk mentioned in the old city area.

A tattered neon sign hung outside the rusty iron gate on the second floor, with the words "Meat Reform Class" crookedly written next to it.

Did the clerk make a mistake?
He is not so short of money now.

I have 60 in hand, and there is still a balance of 100 million from the Yamoto family...and it's only been a few days.

The following part-time jobs have enabled me to make money continuously.

Gao Mo walked back a few steps, paused for a moment, and then walked up the stairs to the outside of the iron gate: "Is anyone there?"

Try it first, don’t spend money carelessly even if you have money.

After all, part-time work is not stable...

"boom!"

Before Gao Mo could knock on the door, the iron door was suddenly pulled open by a giant hand.

It is called a giant hand because the arm is thicker than Gao Mo's neck, and the bulging muscles are so twisted and tangled that it makes people tremble.

Gao Mo looked up and saw a rough bearded face.

The corners of his mouth twitched, as if he was trying to smile, but it looked extremely terrifying.

"Are you here to join the muscle modification class? Welcome, welcome!" The muscular man was smiling, but his eyes were filled with ferocity, like a gangster. "I knew you needed muscles the moment I saw them. Don't worry, I'll help you complete the muscle modification in just six months!"

Meat modification...why does it sound a bit scary?
"No need," Gao Mo smiled stiffly and stepped back, "I may have gone to the wrong place, sorry..."

"Aren't you here to register?" The muscular man looked Gao Mo's thin body up and down, scratching his head in confusion, "The registration fee is 8% off now... No, 5% off. If you miss it..."

5% off.

Gao Mo stopped in his tracks and said, "Half a year? I don't actually need too much muscle. I just want to be healthier and stronger... It's best not to exercise too hard."

Thinking about how he was out of breath after climbing the stairs, Gao Mo added one more thing.

"That's it..."

The muscular man's face was squeezed together, and he looked a little distressed.

Another client with no ambitions.

People nowadays don’t understand the charm of muscles at all.

But there's nothing I can do. If I don't hire anyone, I won't be able to pay the rent...

Moved here from the city center, and if I continue, I might move to the countryside.

"No problem!" the muscular man grinned and gave a thumbs-up. "I'll make you the strongest... the healthiest Popcorn Man! Um... can you pay the advance fee first?
It’s not much, only 5. You can try it for a week first, and you can quit at any time... Don’t look at how shabby this place is now, I used to be a famous devil coach, and the registration fee started at 50..."

"Devil coach?"

"Come, fill out a form." The muscular man changed the subject.

……

After half an hour.

The muscular man held Gao Mo's physical examination form with trembling fingers, and a hint of despair was revealed between his brows, which should have been full of ferocity.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Gao Mo is a dying man.

It feels like a miracle that I can even stand here.

"I've never seen anyone like you... a talent like you. Don't worry, just train with me for a week... for a week, and I guarantee you'll be back to full health!"

"Hopefully."

Gao Mo sighed inwardly.

He also had a complete understanding of himself.

He was originally a person who came back to life from the dead.

My poor health doesn't seem to be just due to my other self's congenital deficiencies...

"Let's start today," the muscular man thought, crossing his arms. "First, I'll condition my body... I'll start by jogging and learning my breathing rhythm."

The muscular man reached out and pulled up Gao Mo, who was panting, and said, "By the way, my name is Yingshan. If the training is effective, remember to help me promote it later."

It's so hard to find a student, and I have to complete this challenge no matter what.

A man cannot fail at the first step.

"I remember you were a very famous actor before, right?" The muscular man Kageyama smiled friendlyly again.

"She's just an idol, and she's out of fashion now."

Gao Mo shook his head and wiped the sweat off his face, thinking that it would be better for the muscular man not to laugh.

If I don't smile, I might still get customers.

……

In the afternoon, many people were walking their dogs along the riverbank, and two strange figures stood out among them.

One is a bandit-like devilish muscle man, and the other is incredibly weak.

As the two passed by, many pet dogs were frightened and there was chaos by the river with screams of surprise.

A bulldog on a chain was blocking the way. It bared its teeth and growled, ready to attack, but then it tucked its tail between its legs and fled in panic. The rich, fat woman who was its owner screamed and stumbled.

"Ashan, stop running around!"

"Hoohoo!"

Gao Mo followed Yingshan, breathing heavily. His legs and feet felt heavy, his face became increasingly pale, and he felt as if the whole world was distorting.

It was impossible to maintain the breathing rhythm.

"No, it can't be done..."

Looking at the "tyrannical" Yingshan in front of him, Gao Mo stopped and gasped.

This big guy said that he started with jogging. Is there any misunderstanding about jogging?
I just can't keep up.

"Almost there," Kageyama said without forcing Gao Mo. He smiled and gave a thumbs up. "It's remarkable that you've been able to hold on until now, Kido. If you train with me for a year, you'll definitely be able to join the muscle family."

Gao Mo's physique is not good, but his willpower is quite amazing.

It seems that recovering in a week won't be a big problem.

"Then there's no need." Gao Mo forced a smile.

He doesn't want to become this kind of muscular man.

Look how scared those pet dogs are...

"Were you like this before?" Gao Mo took a short break and noticed the angry but silent pet dog owners around him.

"Not really," Kageyama scratched his head and felt strange, "I don't come here often, and the dogs didn't react so strongly before."

He was the one who felt the most baffled.

The pet dogs along the way seemed to have seen something terrifying, and some even froze to the point of incontinence - as if they had seen death.

"Strange thing."

Kageyama tried to smile warmly at the people around him.

This time even the dog owners fled in terror.

The riverbank suddenly became much quieter.

……

At dusk, it suddenly rained in Beika Town.

On his way home from the "meat modification class", Gao Mo took a detour to the supermarket, wondering if he could catch the evening clearance sale.

Unfortunately, under the misty drizzle, there was only a fenced-off ruin of a building, and the fire left a series of charred areas.

The aunties who used to rush to buy things are no longer here, and passersby are also hurriedly leaving with umbrellas.

The supermarket was really bombed.

I don't understand.

"Swish!"

Gao Mo stood there for a while, then left the supermarket amid the hurried footsteps of pedestrians around him and went to a nearby convenience store to buy some bread for dinner.

The streets in the rain are deserted yet full of vitality.

A frog jumped out from somewhere in the puddles beside the road and croaked at Gao Mo.

Occasionally, I would encounter a wild cat hiding from the rain, licking its paws, but when it saw Gao Mo, its fur stood up and it jumped away.

There are also stray dogs and cats fighting for food in the alley.

The lights in the residential buildings along the road were on, and a cute teddy bear was placed on the windowsill. A little girl with braids looked at Gao Mo curiously, but was soon called away by an adult.

The tempting aroma of food wafts from the small building in the courtyard at the intersection.

The wall showed signs of repair, as if it had been frequently hit by cars.

There were also some families where the sound of elderly couples arguing could be heard...

This world has all kinds of shortcomings and dangers are everywhere, but it also has a beautiful side that makes Gao Mo feel calm.

I didn't pay much attention to these things before because of survival issues.

Ordinary life still supports the world.

Although there are more cases, it is nothing compared to those extraordinary worlds that destroy cities at will.

"Mr. Kido?"

A white sports car passed by, rolled down the window and stopped steadily next to Gao Mo.

"Want to go back? Get in the car, it's going to rain heavily soon."

(End of this chapter)