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Chapter 1153 Magician's Apprentice
Hattori Heiji Looked at Hoshikawa Togo with a Speechless Face, and Thought it was Good to be Spoiled.
A Middle-aged Man wearing Sunglasses, with a Beard, and smoking a Cigar opened the Door and clapped as he entered, "That was really wonderful, Mr. Xinghe! How about doing a Joint Performance with me next time?"
Hoshikawa Togo snapped back to reality and said with a Kind smile, "Sure, if you don't mind."
"Oh, that's great!" The Man said, pushing the Sunglasses on the bridge of his nose with his little Finger, "Because you are very Popular!"
"Oh my, can I join too?" A Woman with a Bob Cut walked in Smilingly, Reached Out and took the Cigar from the Man's mouth, blocked it with her Backhand, and the next second, the Smoke rising from the Cigar disappeared. A bright red Rose was moved out little by little by the Woman's Finger, "With this Opportunity, we can also find out which of the Three People is the Rightful Heir of our Master Masa Kage!"
"Master Masa Kage?" Kazuha Toyama asked Curiously.
"He is the amazing Magician who used to Perform on Television and Live, but disappeared suddenly ten years ago. There is a Statement that he is still alive and hiding somewhere," Hattori Heiji Looked Towards the Three People and Sigh, "I didn't expect that these Three People were actually Master Masa Kage's Disciple Kuroki Jiro..."
"Don't Magicians like to announce who their Disciple Kuroki Jiro are to the public?" Haibara Ai Looked Towards Chi Feichei.
"Don't Know," Chi Feichei said in a low voice, "I am an Amateur Contact, but my Teacher Said not to tell others that he is my Teacher."
He didn't know about this, but it Seemingly was like this in this World. Many young Magicians were active On Stage, and even if their Teacher was very famous, they would not use 'So-and-so's Disciple Kuroki Jiro' as a Gimmick. Even very few People knew about the Teacher-Student Relationship.
Conan recalled that His Mom Seemingly had never Said who the Magician who taught them Disguise was, and was mysterious.
"Can't even Say it?" Haibara Ai also Thought these People were quite Weird.
"Who knows, maybe he Thinks I'm embarrassing him." Chi Feichei Said truthfully.
To tell the truth, he did lose 'his Teacher's Disguise Mask'. If Kuroba Toichi felt a Bit unhappy, it was not impossible.
Haibara Ai frowned, but soon let it go.
Her Brother Hichiji was an Amateur Enthusiast, not a Professional Magician. Maybe that Magician was stricter and didn't want his Disciple Kuroki Jiro to Say it if he didn't have enough Skill...
Over There, the Middle-aged Man was still actively proposing to the other Two People, "By the Way, Since This Is the Case, why not find Ichizo Sanada, who is as Popular as Mr. Xinghe, to join us? Let's call it 'Four Heavenly Kings of Magicians Dream Performance', how about it?"
"I don't mind." The Woman Said.
Hoshikawa Togo hesitated, "The Problem is, will he accept?"
The Middle-aged Man touched his chin with a troubled Expression, "That's right, although we are both Magicians, we don't know him at all."
"By the Way, Ran," Kazuha Toyama Looked Towards Mouri Ran, "You Seemingly know Ichizo Sanada, right?"
"Uh-huh, yes," Mouri Ran recalled, "Once, the Suzuki Foundation Anniversary Cruise Party received a Calling Card from Kid, and Sonoko's Mother hired him to Act Kaito Kid as an Entertainment Program. Once, the wife of Genius Magician Motoyasu Tsukumo asked my Father to Investigate his Cause of Death. Mr. Sanada was one of Mr. Tsukumo's Three People Disciple Kuroki Jiro."
"Oh?" Hoshikawa Togo was a little surprised to hear the Two People Girl's conversation, but soon Smilingly Said, "No wonder you know some Magic Trick, so you have a Magician Friend!"
"Ah," Mouri Ran wanted to explain, "That is..."
"I Think We should go to Master Masa Kage's Home to Discuss it first," the Middle-aged Man suggested, Looked Towards Chi Feichei and others, "You can Go Together too. There might be a simple Magic Show after the Meal!"
Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama Looked at each other and hesitated, "Can We Go Together too?"
"But Why are We going to Teacher's Home?" The Woman asked with Doubt.
"Have you forgotten? Today, ten years ago, was the Day Teacher disappeared," the Middle-aged Man Said with a smile, "Maybe he has secretly returned Home?"
On the way to Masa Kage's House, A Group of People went to Purchase Food Ingredients By the Way. The Sky Color completely darkened before they went to Masa Kage's House together.
On the road, the Middle-aged Man and Woman also formally gave a Self-introduction. The Man's Name was Handa Riki, and the Woman's Name was Himegumi Nobuko. Both were Magicians.
"I See," Hoshikawa Togo listened to Mouri Ran's explanation and Looked at Chi Feichei Smilingly, "So Mr. Chi is also a Magician's Apprentice. It Seems that he should be a Magician with a Reputation?"
Chi Feichei Nod and admitted, "Kind of."
Kuroba Toichi was doing a world tour when he was in his teens, and at the age of 20, he won the highest Award at the International Magic Alliance Grand Competition, known as the 'Olympics of Magicians'.
Magicians with amazing Technology Seemingly always have a mysterious and legendary Color, and many are crowned with the Name of 'Genius', but if you want to talk about Genius, his Teacher Dao Yi is much more Genius than Motoyasu Tsukumo and Zheng Ying. These Magicians are much more Genius, and their Reputation is more famous internationally.
If Kuroba Kaito or other Magicians were Here, they should be very interested in learning from the Three People. Magicians will have a little bit of the Characteristic of 'loving to Show off', especially when they meet other Magicians. Watching others perform Magic Trick, or seeing Things Suitable for performing Magic Trick, they can't help but pick up a Magic Trick or Show off.
But he was not a Professional Magician, and he didn't have such a strong Interest in 'Showing off', and even if he wanted to show Magic Trick, he only wanted to show it in front of Kuroba Kaito or People who were particularly familiar.
"Hey?" Kazuha Toyama Looked Towards Hoshikawa Togo.
"Because Magicians are Newbie when they step On Stage, and there are still many shortcomings. The Magician who is the Teacher is worried that the Disciple Kuroki Jiro will use his Reputation to attract the Audience / Spectators or be immersed in the praise and forget to improve their Skill. They are also worried that their Reputation will bring too much Expectation to the Audience / Spectators, causing the Disciple Kuroki Jiro to have too much Pressure for the first Performance," Hoshikawa Togo explained with a smile, "So, if the Disciple Kuroki Jiro wants to perform independently, the famous Magician will not tell others that this is his Disciple Kuroki Jiro. Wait for People to Notice and be surprised later. Surprise is also the Expression that Magicians want to see most On Stage."
"That's really a Morbid Taste." Hattori Heiji couldn't help but Teasing.
"Maybe there are other Reasons," Himegumi Nobuko Said jokingly, "For example, worrying that the Disciple Kuroki Jiro will be targeted by old Opponent, or that the old Opponent will take this Opportunity to see something. Sometimes there will be Conflict between Magicians."
"That's Why I Think Mr. Chi is a famous Magician," Hoshikawa Togo took over the conversation, "Of Course, it may also be Because Mr. Chi is an Amateur Enthusiast, so his Teacher doesn't want him to tell others."
"But this Miss," Handa Riki turned his Head and Said to Mouri Ran, "I still Hope you can Help Contact Mr. Sanada. If it is not Convenient for you to speak, We can Say it."
Mouri Ran Nod, "I will Help."
Himegumi Nobuko Looked at the Two People Fellow Disciples, "Although We don't know Mr. Sanada, We can make Friend and exchange Magic Trick together in the future. If he doesn't have anything Important to do, he should agree."
"Oh, We're Here!" Handa Riki Speed Up Pace, arrived at the Door, and rang the Doorbell.
Not long after, the Door was opened. The Genta's Mom who opened the Door looked to be in her Middle Age, with some Wrinkles On Face, but she was dressed neatly and delicately. She kept Saying 'welcome' to Handa Riki, and after seeing Himegumi Nobuko and Hoshikawa Togo in the Rear, she Said with Surprise, "Ah, is that Mr. Xinghe and Nobuko behind you?"
"Hello."
"Long time no see."
Hoshikawa Togo and Himegumi Nobuko bowed and Greet.
"It's really been a long time, about ten years, right?" The Genta's Mom Said with a smile, and Looked Towards Chi Feichei and others, "Who are these?"
Handa Riki introduced, "Special guests tonight!"
Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama bowed and Greet together, "Sorry for the intrusion!"
The Genta's Mom Said with a smile, "It Seems I have to Purchase the Food Ingredients I need for Dinner."
"No Need, No Need," Handa Riki pulled open a Set Up, blocking Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama in front of him, letting the Two People Girl hold the Bag full of Food Ingredients in their arms according to what they had Said before. After putting down the Set Up, he let the Genta's Mom See, "Look, I'm already Preparation!"
This clumsy Trick like a Child made the Genta's Mom smile, praised a few Words, turned around and led A Group of People into the Door, talking about how Handa Riki would Come Over every year, but this Year would be much more Lively, talking about how the Three People Disciple Kuroki Jiro used to live Here for Special Training, and also talking about how Hoshikawa Togo often Came Home before taking as a disciple...
"Then Mr. Xinghe is the Eldest Disciple?" Kazuha Toyama asked Curiously.
"Hmph, it doesn't Matter who is the Eldest Disciple," Himegumi Nobuko Said unconvinced, "Just see whose Magic Trick can surpass Teacher!"
Handa Riki Said helplessly, "Hey, hey, Nobuko..."
Himegumi Nobuko didn't Care About it at all, the Corner of Mouth raised, and a Confident smile appeared On Face, "If We can really do a Joint Performance, my Finale Magic Trick will be 'Witch Resurrection'! Erect a large Cross in the middle of the Audience Seats, tie myself up On Stage, hand the other end of the Rope to the Audience / Spectators, set Fire to the Cross, disappear into the Big Fire, and then reappear in the Ashes that have been burned!"
The Face of the Genta's Mom, Handa Riki, and Hoshikawa Togo stiffened, and they turned their Heads to Look at Himegumi Nobuko, who was talking eloquently. Their Face did not ease for a long Time.
"How is it?" Himegumi Nobuko asked, "Isn't it Thrill and interesting?"
Handa Riki snapped back to reality and Adjusted his Emotion, "Ah, yes..."
"It's almost Time," the Genta's Mom Looked Towards the Kitchen, "I'm going to prepare Dinner."
Mouri Ran Looked Towards Kazuha Toyama, "In This Case, shall We go and Help?"
Kazuha Toyama Nod, "Okay."
"I haven't been Here for a long Time," Himegumi Nobuko Said, "I want to take a Circle at Home."
Hoshikawa Togo Said with a smile, "That Idea is not bad."
"Then I'll go to the Room to Rest for a While first," Handa Riki pushed the Sunglasses with his little Finger Again, "I got up too early in the morning."
"Then I'll Call you again when Dinner is ready." The Genta's Mom Said.
Watching Handa Riki, Himegumi Nobuko, and Hoshikawa Togo leave, Conan frowned and Said in a low voice, "The Atmosphere suddenly stiffened Just Now, right?"
Hattori Heiji responded, "Yes."
Haibara Ai Looked Up at Chi Feichei and Noticed that Chi Feichei was lowering his Eyes and didn't know what he was Thinking About, so she didn't Ask much.
The Atmosphere was indeed a little Wrong Just Now. Can We get through tonight safely...
(End of Chapter)
Hattori Heiji Looked at Hoshikawa Togo with a Speechless Face, and Thought it was Good to be Spoiled.
A Middle-aged Man wearing Sunglasses, with a Beard, and smoking a Cigar opened the Door and clapped as he entered, "That was really wonderful, Mr. Xinghe! How about doing a Joint Performance with me next time?"
Hoshikawa Togo snapped back to reality and said with a Kind smile, "Sure, if you don't mind."
"Oh, that's great!" The Man said, pushing the Sunglasses on the bridge of his nose with his little Finger, "Because you are very Popular!"
"Oh my, can I join too?" A Woman with a Bob Cut walked in Smilingly, Reached Out and took the Cigar from the Man's mouth, blocked it with her Backhand, and the next second, the Smoke rising from the Cigar disappeared. A bright red Rose was moved out little by little by the Woman's Finger, "With this Opportunity, we can also find out which of the Three People is the Rightful Heir of our Master Masa Kage!"
"Master Masa Kage?" Kazuha Toyama asked Curiously.
"He is the amazing Magician who used to Perform on Television and Live, but disappeared suddenly ten years ago. There is a Statement that he is still alive and hiding somewhere," Hattori Heiji Looked Towards the Three People and Sigh, "I didn't expect that these Three People were actually Master Masa Kage's Disciple Kuroki Jiro..."
"Don't Magicians like to announce who their Disciple Kuroki Jiro are to the public?" Haibara Ai Looked Towards Chi Feichei.
"Don't Know," Chi Feichei said in a low voice, "I am an Amateur Contact, but my Teacher Said not to tell others that he is my Teacher."
He didn't know about this, but it Seemingly was like this in this World. Many young Magicians were active On Stage, and even if their Teacher was very famous, they would not use 'So-and-so's Disciple Kuroki Jiro' as a Gimmick. Even very few People knew about the Teacher-Student Relationship.
Conan recalled that His Mom Seemingly had never Said who the Magician who taught them Disguise was, and was mysterious.
"Can't even Say it?" Haibara Ai also Thought these People were quite Weird.
"Who knows, maybe he Thinks I'm embarrassing him." Chi Feichei Said truthfully.
To tell the truth, he did lose 'his Teacher's Disguise Mask'. If Kuroba Toichi felt a Bit unhappy, it was not impossible.
Haibara Ai frowned, but soon let it go.
Her Brother Hichiji was an Amateur Enthusiast, not a Professional Magician. Maybe that Magician was stricter and didn't want his Disciple Kuroki Jiro to Say it if he didn't have enough Skill...
Over There, the Middle-aged Man was still actively proposing to the other Two People, "By the Way, Since This Is the Case, why not find Ichizo Sanada, who is as Popular as Mr. Xinghe, to join us? Let's call it 'Four Heavenly Kings of Magicians Dream Performance', how about it?"
"I don't mind." The Woman Said.
Hoshikawa Togo hesitated, "The Problem is, will he accept?"
The Middle-aged Man touched his chin with a troubled Expression, "That's right, although we are both Magicians, we don't know him at all."
"By the Way, Ran," Kazuha Toyama Looked Towards Mouri Ran, "You Seemingly know Ichizo Sanada, right?"
"Uh-huh, yes," Mouri Ran recalled, "Once, the Suzuki Foundation Anniversary Cruise Party received a Calling Card from Kid, and Sonoko's Mother hired him to Act Kaito Kid as an Entertainment Program. Once, the wife of Genius Magician Motoyasu Tsukumo asked my Father to Investigate his Cause of Death. Mr. Sanada was one of Mr. Tsukumo's Three People Disciple Kuroki Jiro."
"Oh?" Hoshikawa Togo was a little surprised to hear the Two People Girl's conversation, but soon Smilingly Said, "No wonder you know some Magic Trick, so you have a Magician Friend!"
"Ah," Mouri Ran wanted to explain, "That is..."
"I Think We should go to Master Masa Kage's Home to Discuss it first," the Middle-aged Man suggested, Looked Towards Chi Feichei and others, "You can Go Together too. There might be a simple Magic Show after the Meal!"
Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama Looked at each other and hesitated, "Can We Go Together too?"
"But Why are We going to Teacher's Home?" The Woman asked with Doubt.
"Have you forgotten? Today, ten years ago, was the Day Teacher disappeared," the Middle-aged Man Said with a smile, "Maybe he has secretly returned Home?"
On the way to Masa Kage's House, A Group of People went to Purchase Food Ingredients By the Way. The Sky Color completely darkened before they went to Masa Kage's House together.
On the road, the Middle-aged Man and Woman also formally gave a Self-introduction. The Man's Name was Handa Riki, and the Woman's Name was Himegumi Nobuko. Both were Magicians.
"I See," Hoshikawa Togo listened to Mouri Ran's explanation and Looked at Chi Feichei Smilingly, "So Mr. Chi is also a Magician's Apprentice. It Seems that he should be a Magician with a Reputation?"
Chi Feichei Nod and admitted, "Kind of."
Kuroba Toichi was doing a world tour when he was in his teens, and at the age of 20, he won the highest Award at the International Magic Alliance Grand Competition, known as the 'Olympics of Magicians'.
Magicians with amazing Technology Seemingly always have a mysterious and legendary Color, and many are crowned with the Name of 'Genius', but if you want to talk about Genius, his Teacher Dao Yi is much more Genius than Motoyasu Tsukumo and Zheng Ying. These Magicians are much more Genius, and their Reputation is more famous internationally.
If Kuroba Kaito or other Magicians were Here, they should be very interested in learning from the Three People. Magicians will have a little bit of the Characteristic of 'loving to Show off', especially when they meet other Magicians. Watching others perform Magic Trick, or seeing Things Suitable for performing Magic Trick, they can't help but pick up a Magic Trick or Show off.
But he was not a Professional Magician, and he didn't have such a strong Interest in 'Showing off', and even if he wanted to show Magic Trick, he only wanted to show it in front of Kuroba Kaito or People who were particularly familiar.
"Hey?" Kazuha Toyama Looked Towards Hoshikawa Togo.
"Because Magicians are Newbie when they step On Stage, and there are still many shortcomings. The Magician who is the Teacher is worried that the Disciple Kuroki Jiro will use his Reputation to attract the Audience / Spectators or be immersed in the praise and forget to improve their Skill. They are also worried that their Reputation will bring too much Expectation to the Audience / Spectators, causing the Disciple Kuroki Jiro to have too much Pressure for the first Performance," Hoshikawa Togo explained with a smile, "So, if the Disciple Kuroki Jiro wants to perform independently, the famous Magician will not tell others that this is his Disciple Kuroki Jiro. Wait for People to Notice and be surprised later. Surprise is also the Expression that Magicians want to see most On Stage."
"That's really a Morbid Taste." Hattori Heiji couldn't help but Teasing.
"Maybe there are other Reasons," Himegumi Nobuko Said jokingly, "For example, worrying that the Disciple Kuroki Jiro will be targeted by old Opponent, or that the old Opponent will take this Opportunity to see something. Sometimes there will be Conflict between Magicians."
"That's Why I Think Mr. Chi is a famous Magician," Hoshikawa Togo took over the conversation, "Of Course, it may also be Because Mr. Chi is an Amateur Enthusiast, so his Teacher doesn't want him to tell others."
"But this Miss," Handa Riki turned his Head and Said to Mouri Ran, "I still Hope you can Help Contact Mr. Sanada. If it is not Convenient for you to speak, We can Say it."
Mouri Ran Nod, "I will Help."
Himegumi Nobuko Looked at the Two People Fellow Disciples, "Although We don't know Mr. Sanada, We can make Friend and exchange Magic Trick together in the future. If he doesn't have anything Important to do, he should agree."
"Oh, We're Here!" Handa Riki Speed Up Pace, arrived at the Door, and rang the Doorbell.
Not long after, the Door was opened. The Genta's Mom who opened the Door looked to be in her Middle Age, with some Wrinkles On Face, but she was dressed neatly and delicately. She kept Saying 'welcome' to Handa Riki, and after seeing Himegumi Nobuko and Hoshikawa Togo in the Rear, she Said with Surprise, "Ah, is that Mr. Xinghe and Nobuko behind you?"
"Hello."
"Long time no see."
Hoshikawa Togo and Himegumi Nobuko bowed and Greet.
"It's really been a long time, about ten years, right?" The Genta's Mom Said with a smile, and Looked Towards Chi Feichei and others, "Who are these?"
Handa Riki introduced, "Special guests tonight!"
Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama bowed and Greet together, "Sorry for the intrusion!"
The Genta's Mom Said with a smile, "It Seems I have to Purchase the Food Ingredients I need for Dinner."
"No Need, No Need," Handa Riki pulled open a Set Up, blocking Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama in front of him, letting the Two People Girl hold the Bag full of Food Ingredients in their arms according to what they had Said before. After putting down the Set Up, he let the Genta's Mom See, "Look, I'm already Preparation!"
This clumsy Trick like a Child made the Genta's Mom smile, praised a few Words, turned around and led A Group of People into the Door, talking about how Handa Riki would Come Over every year, but this Year would be much more Lively, talking about how the Three People Disciple Kuroki Jiro used to live Here for Special Training, and also talking about how Hoshikawa Togo often Came Home before taking as a disciple...
"Then Mr. Xinghe is the Eldest Disciple?" Kazuha Toyama asked Curiously.
"Hmph, it doesn't Matter who is the Eldest Disciple," Himegumi Nobuko Said unconvinced, "Just see whose Magic Trick can surpass Teacher!"
Handa Riki Said helplessly, "Hey, hey, Nobuko..."
Himegumi Nobuko didn't Care About it at all, the Corner of Mouth raised, and a Confident smile appeared On Face, "If We can really do a Joint Performance, my Finale Magic Trick will be 'Witch Resurrection'! Erect a large Cross in the middle of the Audience Seats, tie myself up On Stage, hand the other end of the Rope to the Audience / Spectators, set Fire to the Cross, disappear into the Big Fire, and then reappear in the Ashes that have been burned!"
The Face of the Genta's Mom, Handa Riki, and Hoshikawa Togo stiffened, and they turned their Heads to Look at Himegumi Nobuko, who was talking eloquently. Their Face did not ease for a long Time.
"How is it?" Himegumi Nobuko asked, "Isn't it Thrill and interesting?"
Handa Riki snapped back to reality and Adjusted his Emotion, "Ah, yes..."
"It's almost Time," the Genta's Mom Looked Towards the Kitchen, "I'm going to prepare Dinner."
Mouri Ran Looked Towards Kazuha Toyama, "In This Case, shall We go and Help?"
Kazuha Toyama Nod, "Okay."
"I haven't been Here for a long Time," Himegumi Nobuko Said, "I want to take a Circle at Home."
Hoshikawa Togo Said with a smile, "That Idea is not bad."
"Then I'll go to the Room to Rest for a While first," Handa Riki pushed the Sunglasses with his little Finger Again, "I got up too early in the morning."
"Then I'll Call you again when Dinner is ready." The Genta's Mom Said.
Watching Handa Riki, Himegumi Nobuko, and Hoshikawa Togo leave, Conan frowned and Said in a low voice, "The Atmosphere suddenly stiffened Just Now, right?"
Hattori Heiji responded, "Yes."
Haibara Ai Looked Up at Chi Feichei and Noticed that Chi Feichei was lowering his Eyes and didn't know what he was Thinking About, so she didn't Ask much.
The Atmosphere was indeed a little Wrong Just Now. Can We get through tonight safely...
(End of Chapter)
