cat blues

Not long after boarding the Shinkansen, Ranpo Edogawa felt a little bored, and Yukichi Tomomi who was on the side took out a very beautiful craft glass ball from the pocket of his coat and handed it to him.

Edogawa Ranpo was immediately overjoyed, and started playing with the craft glass ball against the sun.

On the side, Fukuzawa Yukichi held his favorite sword in one hand, and flipped through a Go game record with the other hand. This is an ancient game record that he recently found. The player recorded in the game record is Fujiwara Sakai People, it's a pity that this person seems to have died as early as the Heian period, and more stories about him have not been found, which makes people feel sorry.

It doesn't take long to take the Shinkansen from Yokohama to Osaka. The autumn sunshine is very comfortable and the temperature is suitable. After sitting for a while, both of them start to feel drowsy.

The Yuji big cat gave the two of them a thumbs up. It has been looking at the recipe in its hand since it got in the car. uy-sea has released a new recipe after many years. It plans to take this book to Osaka Time to study it.This book is the first printed edition that Big Cat managed to grab, and it comes with a bonus and printed signature!

Seeing the signal given by Yuji Maomao, the two men leaned together to take a nap.

The Shinkansen drove forward quietly. When driving to a certain tunnel, the lights in the car suddenly flickered for a moment. When the lights went dark for an instant, the two of them and the cat heard an exclamation. With night vision, you can clearly see the surrounding situation even in the dark.

In that moment of darkness, the big cat clearly saw that everyone in this carriage except them had disappeared.

In the next second, the light returned to the carriage, Fukuzawa Yukichi took the lead in clenching the knife in his hand, and looked around vigilantly, while Edogawa Ranpo, after adapting to the sudden change in light, looked at the surroundings. After all this, he couldn't help showing a surprised expression, and then he grabbed Fukuzawa Yukichi's sleeve vigorously, and whispered with an excited look: "President, President, this time it's our turn to travel through the world." !"

Fukuzawa Yukichi also noticed the abnormality. Although they were in the car before and after the power failure, the decoration of the Shinkansen carriage and the surrounding passengers completely changed between the light and the light. As long as he was not blind can be distinguished.

He clenched the tachi tightly with one hand, and put his other hand on Edogawa Ranpo beside him, motioning for him to be quiet, then he turned his head and said to the shocked Yukichi cat sitting opposite him: "Yukichi, Try calling Mr. Ghost Lamp."

Only then did Yuji Maomao take out his mobile phone from his pocket in a panic, and hurriedly called someone he knew well.

But should it be true?Theoretically, as long as you are in the same world, even in parallel worlds, you can definitely get through the phone call, but this time it really didn't get through.

Edogawa Ranpo, with an expression of "I knew it would be like this", said triumphantly to the person and the cat beside him: "I know, I know, the two of us must have crossed! I was super excited about this kind of time travel before." I want to try it, why can Oda wear it twice by himself, but I can only go to another world under the supervision of Mr. Ghost Lamp, and I still go to solve the troubles there. Don't let me go any further."

Edogawa Ranpo spoke fast and anxiously, but his meaning was clearly expressed, Fukuzawa Yukichi on the side reached out and pressed Edogawa Ranpo's shoulder helplessly, "Ranpo... "

Only then did Edogawa Ranpo calm down, and he looked sideways at Fukuzawa Yukichi beside him, "It's okay, just like the previous few times, this time we can definitely find our way back."

Fukuzawa Yukichi suddenly calmed down, yes, just like the previous two times, they all came back safely, this time they will definitely be able to go back safely, and there are Ranpo and Yukichi big cats by their side , what else is there to be afraid of?

Suddenly, Fukuzawa Yukichi had a feeling that he could face everything calmly. He looked at the person and cat beside him, and suddenly felt like returning to the time when he had just picked up Edogawa Ranpo many years ago. However, the difference from that time is that Mao Mao and Ranpo have grown into very good adults now, and even themselves have returned to their peak state.

As he thought about it, he increased the strength of his grip on the knife, and when he watched Edogawa's random steps, his eyes were full of confidence.

Edogawa Ranpo is also very happy. Since Fukuzawa Yukichi became the president of the Armed Detective Agency, in order to maintain his status as the president, he has always put on a very solemn posture to the outside world. It has been a long time since I saw him show off. This kind of brilliance of being a top swordsman has come out.

"We will arrive at the final station ahead, Fuyuki Station. Passengers, please pay attention to your salute when getting off the train, and get off in an orderly manner..." The announcement on the Shinkansen suddenly began to report the name of the station.

"Ah, the car is coming to the stop." Edogawa stood up in a hurry and wanted to go out. The big cat Yukichi quickly grabbed him and asked him to stand still. The backpacks on their heads were taken off first, because they only planned to spend one night in Osaka, so the big cat Yukichi actually didn't prepare many salutes, and they didn't even need to get a special suitcase.

Fukuzawa Yukichi on the side also reached out to take down their luggage, and then led Edogawa towards the car door.

After getting off the bus, you will see some retro old stations, full of the feeling of the last century. Obviously, the new era has just arrived in 2021. Because of the booming technology, it is difficult to see such an old station now. Even in some remote small cities, various LCD screens can be seen everywhere.

After Fukuzawa Yukichi got out of the car, he checked the time first, and then saw that the date was written at 1994:11 am on November 7, 9. Although it was also late autumn, it was obvious that the weather here It's a bit colder than Yokohama.

Edogawa Ranbu couldn't help wrapping his coat tightly around his body, Yukichi the big cat immediately took off the coat and covered him.

Fukuzawa Yukichi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. In this period, even the flip phones that all three of them use seem a bit too advanced in this era.Especially except that I am using an old-fashioned clamshell phone, the person and cat around me are actually using smart phones, but they are just made into a clamshell style.

"Sure enough." Fukuzawa Yukichi took out his mobile phone and looked at it. Because of the iteration of mobile network operators, his current mobile phone is completely unable to receive the current mobile network in this world, and it is also unable to receive the signals of this era.

"President, this place called Fuyuki City looks like our Kobe City." Edogawa ranpo looked at the Shinkansen timetable for a while, and saw that Fukuzawa Yukichi had finished checking his phone, Then he leaned over and said to him.

"Kobe City?" Fukuzawa Yukichi couldn't help but frowned. Kobe City is also in Kansai, but he didn't go there a few times, and he didn't know much about the city, but he knew Fukuzawa Yukichi also heaved a sigh of relief after this was almost their Kobe City.

Knowing where you are is always more reassuring than finding yourself in a completely new place.

Not far away, the Yuji big cat who came back in a hurry told them another bad news with body language very vividly. The coins in this world are completely different from the coins in their world. Simply put, they The money can no longer be used.

Well, in fact, even the same ones can’t be used. After all, the banknotes in their hands were issued after the war. The year of issuance is at least written with the date of 200x and 201x. It is normal that they cannot be used.

"Since that's the case, there's nothing we can do. Let's get out of the station first." Fukuzawa Yukichi's idea is also very simple. If there is no money available, then make money without thinking too much.

Big Cat Yuji also nodded, put on his backpack and followed them out of the station.

The old-fashioned turnstiles do not need to check the tickets again when they leave the station, but it makes them come out very easily.The three of them have a very clear premonition, especially Yukichi the cat, which is different from the last time they went to the world of Gojo Satoru. This time they will appear so abruptly on this train whose terminal station is Fuyuki Station. City, there must be something waiting for them, maybe it is something they need to deal with, maybe it is a way for them to go back to the original world.

After leaving the station, the big cat Yuji suddenly felt an inexplicable tingling sensation on its furry cat paw. It raised its paw strangely and looked at it. It was strange that it was not injured. The feeling just now must not be some kind of illusion. ?

Yukichi the big cat scratched his head in some puzzlement, and quickened his pace to follow Edogawa Ranbu's curious eyes.

At present, because everyone is penniless, Fukuzawa Yukichi made a decision very quickly. He must find a place where he can work immediately. For lunch, Yukichi Big Cat prepared a bento. It was something to eat, but this happened before they started, so it happened to be lunch.

But for dinner and a place to stay at night, he needs to find a way to make money in the first place.

In this different world, not only are they all black households, but they also want to follow their previous actions when they are penniless. They want to be bodyguards—provide security solutions—make a name for themselves—become detectives—recommend themselves to the police It is simply not feasible for the bureau to help solve the case.

Fukuzawa Yukichi plans to find a nearby place that can pay daily wages. The only problem is that his eyes are a bit too fierce for ordinary people, but if he thinks of a way, it should be solved, right?

Fukuzawa Yukichi was thinking with some uncertainty. He stood in front of the map not far from the station entrance and looked it up. It really looks like Kobe City. Not only the layout of the city, but even some key parts are exactly the same as Kobe City. For example, the bridge built across the river.

However, compared to the Kobe they are familiar with, this place looks a bit older, and even the urban area is directly divided into two parts, Miyamacho and Shinto.

Although it is reasonable for them to go to Shenshan Town to find a job with a daily salary, but at this distance, the famous detective may fall to the ground halfway before reaching it. It is not impossible for him to carry Edogawa on his back. Let's go, but if this happens, their luggage will all fall on Yukichi's cat.

No matter how capable Yukichi was, it would be too much to let a cat carry the salute of three people.

Fukuzawa Yukichi gave up the idea of ​​going to Miyama Town, and planned to go to a place not too far from the station to find a job with a daily salary.

When they officially entered Fuyuki City, they realized that their inherent concept of the city seemed to be too stuck after the post-war period. Even if the new capital now has the name "new", all kinds of old buildings can still be seen everywhere.

Fukuzawa Yukichi handed over his beloved sword to Edogawa Ranpo for safekeeping, and stepped on sandals to apply for a job at a shop with a recruitment sign hanging at the door.

Probably God had finally teased them enough and decided to leave them a way out, this time the application was successful in one go.

Although it may be a bit hurtful to say this, this job is really suitable for Fukuzawa Yukichi, who has fierce eyes, because this time the job is to wear a large doll leather case to distribute leaflets, and the staff in the leather case are not at all. Need to show face.And this time the holster was very big. The previous employee was top-heavy because of the too large holster, and one of them sprained his ankle because he couldn't stand firmly. This forced the shop owner to hire someone temporarily. Yukichi was in urgent need of a lucrative job, and he was suitable regardless of his height and build, so he immediately decided to put on a leather case and start working.

Seeing Fukuzawa Yukichi gesturing to them in the distance, Yukichi the cat reassuredly took the somewhat dazed Edogawa to a nearby park to rest.

"Hey, Mr. Yukichi, am I particularly useless?" Edogawa Ranpo looked at Yukichi big cat skillfully placed him on the park seat beside him, and ran to the nearby vending machine by himself Checking to see if there were any coins that fell on the ground, I finally couldn't help asking.

Use its tail to sweep out the dusty coins inside - Yuji the big cat didn't use this trick in the station because there were people coming and going in the station. It was too strange and conspicuous to do so, but this park is much quieter Well, because today is a working day, there are no tourists at all at this point in time—Yujimao counted the coins it picked up in its paws, this time it was much more than the coins it picked up in another world last time , the big cat heard the voice of a detective beside him, and turned around strangely.

Yukichi the big cat quickly ran to Edogawa Ranpo, and handed the coin he picked up in his paw to Edogawa Ranpo. The famous detective who had some self-doubt saw his big cat trusting him. All the money he picked up was handed over to himself, and he suddenly felt that the previous self-doubt and vacillation were unnecessary, how could he be a useless person, his president Fukuzawa Yukichi did not trust him, Is that why you entrust the big cat Yuji to take care of yourself?The same goes for Yuji Big Cat, if it wasn't for trusting himself, how could he hand over all the coins he found so easily to him?

"Hmph, leave it to the omnipotent detective!" Edogawa Ranpo took the handful of coins and stuffed them directly into his pocket. He carried his luggage and carefully carried the coins handed over by the president. With his Taidao, he pulled the big cat carrying two bags and walked towards the street ahead, "I don't need to be like that Dazai guy, a famous detective has a famous detective's solution!"

Yes, there is no need for headaches at all, you just need to deal with this incident as an incident.The state of being penniless is equivalent to the incident, and earning money is the solution to the incident. If you think about it this way, isn't it too simple?

Edogawa ran to the side of the main road fearlessly, took out his precious black-rimmed glasses from his pocket and put them on, shouted "super reasoning" very imposingly, and carefully observed the surrounding area. passers-by.

Soon, he took off the glasses on his face, "What, isn't this very simple?"

As he said that, he strode towards a man with a hurried look, "Your club has encountered a lot of trouble recently, right? There is a leak of information internally, and there are people outside who specifically target you and conduct inspections on your products." Snipe."

"Who are you?" The man who looked like a young man uttered out his biggest dilemma at the moment, and the man was stunned. He looked at the person in front of him in confusion, not sure who the person in front of him was.

"I am Edogawa Ranpo, the world's number one detective!" Edogawa Ranpo said confidently.

"Huh?" Hearing this, the man showed a somewhat helpless expression. Who doesn't know Edogawa Ranpo?The well-known detective writer who passed away nearly half a century ago, if some fanatics named their children "Edogawa Ranpo" because they admired him too much, the man would not be incomprehensible, but the man who claimed to be a famous Detective or something, isn't this kid over the top two?

The man waved his hand at the person in front of him, "Okay, okay, I see, uncle still has things to deal with, I don't have time to deal with you..."

"Your club is near here, and your home is not far from here. You are married and have two children, a boy and a girl. You and your wife have a pretty good relationship, but recently the eldest son is in a rebellious period, and the daughter is still there. When you were in elementary school, you started thinking about dating, so it gave you quite a headache." Edogawa Ranpo calmly began to explain the man's family situation.

This made the man couldn't help but take a step back. This time when he looked at the boy in front of him, his eyes became quite wrong. Could this boy be some kind of stalker?

"You are too rude, I said that I am a detective, of course I deduced all this." Edogawa Ranbu looked at him with his arms folded, "Why, I still don't believe that I am a detective. ?"

At this time, the man's face was full of surprises, and Edogawa Ranpo continued: "Entrust me with all the troubles you encounter, and I will definitely solve them for you!"

The man thought about it carefully, and he did not meet any strange people around him recently, and it was indeed the first time he saw the boy in front of him... How about giving it a try?If he is really a detective as he says...

"Anyway, no matter what happens, it can't be worse than it is now, why don't you come and have a try?" The boy in front of him said as if he had seen through his heart.

The man immediately made up his mind, that's right, just like what the young man said, anyway, things couldn't be worse than now, why didn't he give it a try?

"Then, then, Mr. Detective, I want to entrust you." The man said seriously.

Edogawa complacently made a V letter to Yukichi the big cat behind him, "Then let's go, you should thank the famous detective, after all, today is because the famous detective is in trouble, so there is a special It’s a big show. Under normal circumstances, it’s not so easy to hire a famous detective so cheaply.”

After Fukuzawa Yukichi finished his hard work and settled today's wages, he came to the nearby park that he had previously agreed to, but he didn't see a person and a cat waiting for him honestly. He was a little nervous Get up, where did this person and cat go?

Just when he was worried, he heard a voice from a distance, "President—"

Fukuzawa Yukichi turned his head abruptly, and saw Ranpo Edogawa happily hopping over, his face full of pride and the idea of ​​"come and praise me", before he could open his mouth, he Already started chattering, "President, Master Ranpo is super powerful, Master Ranpo found an incident and solved it immediately! He also got quite a generous reward!"

As Edogawa said, he took out a thick envelope from his pocket and stuffed it into Fukuzawa Yukichi's hand, "Besides, the [-] yuan bill here is printed with the name of you, the president. Oh!"

"Oh, that's right..." Edogawa Ranpo said to Fukuzawa Yukichi repeatedly like a child eager to get the approval of his parents, "And this, this is Mr. Yukichi who came from under the vending machine. Oh, I found it in the gaps in the room, I have been keeping it, and I want to wait for you to come back, the president, and we can go shopping together!"

Seeing Edogawa Ranpo who seemed to be overly enthusiastic, Fukuzawa Yukichi showed a smile mixed with relief and joy, and he said to Edogawa Ranpo with certainty: "You did a good job. , walking in disorder."

Edogawa Ranpo suddenly showed a very happy expression, he proudly put his hands on his hips, "Master Ranpo is omnipotent!"

After finishing speaking, he looked at Fukuzawa Yukichi over there, "President, I haven't had lunch yet, let's eat bento together! Ah yes, I will buy canned cat food for Mr. Yukichi later."

Seeing Edogawa's random steps, the smile on the corner of Fukuzawa Yukichi's mouth never stopped. He looked at the other party and nodded slightly, "Let's go together, we will find a suitable place later."

On the side, Yukichi Maomao's whole cat's face was also full of relief, but it still had to return Fukuzawa Yukichi's favorite knife and luggage to him before leaving. It was a bit too tiring for the cat to carry these all the time.

What, you said that Fukuzawa Yukichi's sword was not on Edogawa Ranpo's back before?No, there is no such thing.The famous detective didn't hand it over to his own cat because he disliked it too much.