Detective Conan: I, with my magical powers, am going to destroy the world!

"I'm glad you like it," the landlady smiled happily, leading everyone out of the hall. "Your room is just across the corridor. Please let us know if you need anything."

"Hmm?" Chi Chufeng, who was walking at the very back, turned around as if he had sensed something. The introverted female singer, Fukatsu Harumi, was looking at him. After being noticed, she immediately blushed and lowered her head.

"This is the one."

The landlady opened the paper door, led Chi Chufeng into the room, and poured him a cup of hot tea.

The living room also offers a view of the snowy scenery outside, and even has some long-sleeved kimonos hanging there, just like in the hall.

“We have them here too,” Chi Chufeng asked curiously. “Madam, there are long-sleeved kimonos and obi hanging everywhere here. Is there any story behind it?”

“Every household here worships a kimono-clad deity, and every family has such a decoration,” the proprietress said with a smile. “It’s very common here.”

"A kimono-clad deity?"

Chi Chufeng put down his luggage, walked to the window and looked outside: "The snow seems to have stopped."

“It’s still early before dinner,” the landlady suggested. “Would you like to take a walk around the village? Although all you see right now is snow.”

"Then let's go for a walk."

Chi Chufeng looked at the snow-capped mountains bathed in sunlight with great anticipation.

The mountains seem even more beautiful than when it snows, and the air is exceptionally fresh.

The village isn't very big, but the houses are scattered among the mountains in a well-organized manner.

Along the smooth road, many wintersweet blossoms were in full bloom, and the scattered houses were covered with thick snow, resembling snow houses.

Moreover, after the heavy snow stopped, the mountain birds began to come out again, chirping incessantly in the snowy forest.

Akazuka unexpectedly encountered Fukatsu Harumi, a female singer who was also visiting the village, and she seemed to have something to say but hesitated.

Rather than saying they met by chance, it would be more accurate to say that Harumi Fukatsu came looking for her.

"Is Miss Chunmei familiar with this village?"

“Ah, no,” Fukatsu Harumi said hastily, “I just wanted to go to the shrine because a senior from university used to talk about the kimono-sleeved cherry blossoms here.”

The two strolled around for a while and then joined Akechi Eri.

“Actually, the kimono-sleeve deity has another name,” Eri Akechi explained, looking at the kimono-sleeve deity enshrined by the roadside, “it is the kimono-sleeve Hannya.”

"A kimono with a hannya sleeve?" Chi Chufeng asked.

"Yes, it's an ancient legend. I heard that there used to be a hardworking and kind girl named Xiaohua in this village. One day, she saved an injured warrior on the road."

"To repay her, the samurai gave her many beautiful long-sleeved kimonos and belts. Later, the village chief's two daughters, out of jealousy, deliberately framed Xiaohua, causing her to be arrested by the authorities."

"On the night that Hana was executed, the two sisters spread out the long-sleeved kimono and obi they had obtained, and in their excitement, the lights suddenly went out."

"When the village chief heard their screams and rushed over, the younger sister had already died on her open long-sleeved kimono, and the older sister had drowned in the pond in the garden, with many sashes wrapped around her body."

With her hands in her coat pockets, Eri Akechi turned to look at a shrine halfway up the mountain.

....... ..... ...

"The villagers knew that Xiaohua died with her eyes open, so they built a shrine for her and regarded her as the guardian deity of the village. So now everyone worships the Kimono Sleeve Goddess, and that is the shrine called Kimono Sleeve Goddess Taisha."

Akatsuka narrowed his eyes and looked at the shrine.

“This is it,” Fukatsu Harumi said, walking to a large tree in front of the shrine.

"This tree is the Kimono Sleeve Cherry Blossom. It is 500 years old. Every spring, the branches are covered with flowers, just like pairs of beautiful kimono sleeves."

Chi Chufeng looked at the bare tree branches and imagined their beauty.

"By the way, Miss Chunmei, is the college senior you mentioned from this village?"

"I haven't heard you mention that, senior, but you did live here." Fukatsu Harumi looked at the big tree with longing. "If you were still alive, you would probably come and visit, right?"

Chi Chufeng paused for a moment, then didn't ask any further questions.

Death is an unavoidable topic in this world, whether it is a natural death or an unnatural death.

Chapter 570 Fukatsu Harumi’s plea

Before dinner, the Kotoya Ryokan became a bit more lively.

The lounge was filled with tourists, some playing ping-pong, others playing video games.

Chi Chufeng also changed into a yukata and walked into the lounge with a bath towel in his arms.

Passing through the lounge, you'll find yourself in a cliffside valley. The hotel has built a winding staircase leading down to the open-air hot spring, where the rising steam creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a fairyland.

Soaking in hot springs in winter definitely creates a better atmosphere, especially in this deep mountain snow forest. The only pity is that there is no mixed bathing.

Chi Chufeng went into the water and soaked comfortably in the pool, leaving only his head floating on the surface.

As the sun sets, the mountains are covered in a layer of twilight, offering a breathtaking view. The relaxing effect is much better than that of ordinary hot springs, and Akachu Kaze almost wanted to soak in it all day.

However, soaking in hot springs for too long can be bad for your health.

After soaking in the hot springs, it snowed heavily again in the snow village that evening, and Akatsuka was invited to dine with producer Bando.

"cheers!"

After everyone had a few drinks, editor Yasuda and Eri Akechi, having finished discussing the new play, all looked over.

"Lord Akaso," Anzai Ema, who had just tentatively asked Akechi Erita to arrange her scenes, looked at Akaso Fu with a smile and said, "I heard you also run an entertainment company, right?"

“That’s right.” Chi Chufeng nodded.

"Lord Akatsuki," Anzai Ema seemed not to have heard what Akatsuki Fu said, and approached, putting on a cute expression, "I heard that your company has a new movie to shoot this time. Could you recommend me, Lord Akatsuki?"

"I'm not participating in the casting call," Chi Chufeng said calmly.

His face was full of rejection.

"Don't say that. You're the big boss, after all. The director will definitely take your opinion into consideration."

"We'll see when the time comes." Akatsuka looked at Anzai Ema, who was pouting in dissatisfaction.

He had never met a woman like this before; she seemed to be the princess of a large corporation.

Honestly, why would he recommend an actor for no reason, especially a corporate princess who is neither a professional actress nor has a very good personality?

Perhaps sensing that there was no chance for Akatsuki, Anzai Ema started drinking alone in frustration.

Seeing this, Eri Akechi smiled gently and raised a glass of wine to Akatsuka Kaze.

“Speaking of which, Lord Akaso is only in his early twenties, yet he has already built such a reputation and fortune.” Akechi Eri looked at Akaso with a gleam in her eyes and said, “If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn’t have believed it. Geniuses really do exist.”

"It's nothing really. Aren't there quite a few high school detectives?" Chi Chufeng smiled faintly.

“They are far inferior to you,” Eri Akechi laughed. “To be honest, Lord Akaso would be a perfect model for the male protagonist of my story this time, even though it’s just a women’s drama.”

"Let's forget about that," Chi Chufeng said with a smile, changing the subject. "But what brings you all here to discuss the new play?"

“Because Ms. Eri has been creating in this village for many years,” editor Yasuda responded, “we all came here because we heard that the hot springs here are quite nice.”

Eri Akechi smiled faintly and said, "By the way, are you going to take a bath later?"

“I already went during the day,” Chi Chufeng replied.

"The night is different from the day, and it's a bit cold. Soaking in hot water before sleeping will make you feel better."

"Really? I'll take a look tonight..."

Chi Chufeng looked at the snowy night outside.

Since we have nothing to do in the evening, going to the outdoor hot spring seems like a good idea.

After finishing dinner, Chi Chufeng left the table to return to his room.

"Please, please wait a moment, Lord Akatsuchi!" Fukatsu Harumi suddenly rushed over, calling out to Akatsuchi Kaze with a hesitant expression.

"Miss Chunmei?" Chi Chufeng asked, puzzled. "Is there something you need?"

“Actually,” Fukatsu Harumi looked back at the room where the dinner was being held, biting her lower lip, “I have something I’d like to ask you for a favor.”

"What is it? You can tell me now."

Inside the guest room, Akatsuka looked at Fukatsu Harumi, who was sitting across from him at the table.

“Five years ago,” Fukatsu Harumi whispered, clutching the hem of her clothes.

“When I was a junior in college, a senior was accused of selling illegal drugs on campus. Drugs were even found in the locker room. To clear her name, she jumped off the school building and died.”

Chi Chufeng frowned slightly.

He remembered this incident and realized that someone was going to die on February 2.8th again.

"The senior you're talking about, could it be the one you mentioned with Kimono Sode Sakura before?"

“Yes,” Harumi Fukatsu nodded gently, “Her name is Sakurako Suzuka. She’s a kind-hearted upperclassman who loves cherry blossoms. I know her too well; an upperclassman with a somewhat timid personality would never sell drugs at school!”

As she spoke, Fukatsu Harumi looked earnestly at Akatsuka Fuka: "Lord Akatsuka, I beg you, I beg you to reinvestigate this matter."

“While I would very much like to help,,” Chi Chufeng frowned, “it happened five years ago, and it’s probably too late to investigate now.”

Chapter 571 Miss Harumi in the Hot Spring

“Actually, everyone understood to some extent that the senior was framed,” Fukatsu Harumi explained. “It’s just that the fathers of those two women are powerful figures in the local area, so no one in the school dared to come forward and testify against them.”