Mystery Writer Murder Case
The murder
Conan's thoughts Kogoro's thoughts"Hey dad, why are we going to this person's house again." Ran asked from the back seat.
"You mean Mr. Harimoto? I think he said that he was a writer and he wants to use my cases are a inspiration." Said Moori looking at the back mirror as a way to check things out.
"And…you just came because you wanted to get more famous?" Ran replied raising her voice.
"Nah its nothing like that. I won't waste my time coming out here just to give an interview. But it's because his one of my friend's friend. Apperently, this guy has been running out of ideas on his mystery books so he begged me to go on this trip to help him out." Moori explained.
He's all talk. He still didn't want to go until his friend told him that he would get 10 of the profit. Conan thought and laughed reluctantly.
"Did you say something you little brat!" Moori dropped his brows.
"No, nothing." Conan pronounced showing all his teeth in a big smile.
Little freak
They arrived in front of a mansion. A Large garden with a brick road that gone down the middle lead up to the front door of the mansion. Trees were beautifully cut into cone shapes planted along the pass way. It opened up to a cross opening with a medium sized fountain. A small pool can be seen to the left backside of the house. A well-aged man was watering the plants whistling a familiar tone. He noticed the guests' arrival and immediately put down his hose and ran over.
"You must be Moori-san." The old man took of his gardening gloves and extended his arms over.
Kogoro excepted the greet, "Yes I am, and would you be…"
"Yes, yes excuse my rudeness. My name is Harimoto Souhei. It is very nice to meet you here. And these people that you brought along would be your family I presume?" replied the old man.
"Oh! Yes, yes. This one here is my daughter Ran." Moori introduced
"Nice to meet you." Ran shook the man's hand.
"And this little one here is Conan. His the young man that we are just taking care of for the time being." The detective grabbed the little boy by the wrist and pulled him over.
Conan took a small bow and took the man's hands, "Wow!" he exclaimed.
"What is it Conan-kun?" Ran asked.
"Oh, I was just surprised because this person is both handed." Conan replied.
"Why, his right. But how did you know, young one." The old man asked in astonishment.
"Well, when you were holding your shovel, your left hand was to the bottom side. This stated that you were left-handed. But when you shook your hands you used your right hand and with quite a good grip I might add. That means that you can use both hands quite well, with your left hand slightly more dominant. Because you do all the hard work with that hand." Conan gave a grin and put his hands behind his head.
"Haha, you really are indeed a keen little guy. Work hard, and one day you might be able to be just like your uncle Moori." The old man complimented.
I would really hate it if I became like this old bum. "Ehe…he…he…he" Conan gave a dubious look. A fist rose up and came down with immense force upon the top of the boy's noggin. "OUCH!" the boy cried out in pain holding the place of impact.
"Daddy!" Ran gave a dirty look to her father.
"Okay lets not just stand out here all day. Come inside and get settled. You are here for the weekend." Invited Harimoto.
The door opened and inside, two flights of stairs circled and met at the top. A large chandelier dangled from the top lighting up the hard wood floor. Above we could see numerous rooms that surrounded from the staircase. A large living room was located on their right side. A grand piano sat in the middle, with a young man playing a wonderful romantic piece.
"Who is that?" Ran whispered to the old man.
"That would be my son. The lad's gone insane because I won't let him become a professional. Now he just spend all his spare time in front of that piano." The aged writer sighed.
Ran walked over and greeted the young man., "That's a very wonderful piece you are playing there Mr…"
The man looked over, "Oh, sorry. I didn't realize that we had visitors. My name is Harimoto Kousuke. Nice to meet you miss…"
"Mouri Ran, the other old man over there starting to shrivel is my father Moori Kogorou and the little boy is my…little brother Conan-kun." She introduced.
ACHOO!!
Two sneezes echoed in the halls simultaneously. The two male looked over to Ran and scratched their nose.
"Is it too cold in here Moori-san?" the old man asked considerately.
"No, no. It's fine. Just a itchy on my nose that's all." The detective straightened his back and cleared his throat. "Hey Ran. He says his going to show us to our rooms. Now common."
"Kay." Ran replied cheerfully, "It was very nice to meet you Kousuke-san." She ran back and the three walked up the stairs.
"Mr. Harimoto." Conan raised his voice.
"Huh, what is it little one?" he said looking back.
"You like European structures?" He asked blinking his eyes.
"Yes indeed. Plus it is a memory of the once foolish me a long time ago. Ohohoho" the man's eyes turned from joy to sorrow.
Conan did not ask anymore much more questions about his past.
"Now then, those two are your rooms." Pointed Harimoto.
Two rooms? Wait a minute where am I supposed to go. "Excuse me?" the young lad pulled on the old man's suit, and pointed his finger to himself.
"Oh, sorry there little one. I only heard that Mr. Moori had one daughter and did not hear about you." Souhei explained.
"Oh, don't worry about that. Him and me can share a room. Right Conan-kun!" Ran added in.
"What!" Conan bursted out, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"Or would you prefer to sleep with my dad?" Ran asked smiling with a hint of sarcasm.
The thought of listening to old man Moori's ear breaking snoring all night entered his mind. "Fine." Conan puffed out his cheeks.
Seeing the little boy blush in the thought of sleeping with her made her giggle. "Then it's all settled.
They entered their rooms. The awes seeing such a large room brought a sense of admiration to their minds. A large window lead out to a Balcony with Mountain View. A small village lay just under the hills within walking distance.
I guess that's where they buy their supplies. This place isn't bad. Conan noticed the light of the afternoon sun shining on his beloved's face, illuminating her eyes. They sparkled as the warm autumn wind brushed through her hair. He knew he was blushing, noticing he stared for too long. He turned around and walked back in.
"Harimotoi-sama, I've come home along with your student." Called a voice from below.
"Who may that be?" asked Kogorou sticking out his neck.
"That's my butler, Tatsuoka Seki. Thank you Seki-kun. Send her up, I wish for her to meet someone." Called down Souhei.
A beautiful maid, roughly in her twenties, walked up the stairs and greeted with a bow.
"This is one of my students. Her name is Yamanagi Kazuko." The man announced, then turning his head to her, "This is the famous detective, Moori Kogorou."
"Its very nice to meet you Moori-san. I've heard much about your successes in the news papers, and medias." Kazuko flattered.
"Nah, I'm not all that. Wait! I guess I am. NYAHAHAHA" Kogoro tilted his head back and laughed.
Shameless old man... Eh he..heeeeee
The 6 gathered for supper. Sounds of laughter and lame jokes flew through the house.
After supper, they sat around the table and talked about the cases our famous detective. (Even though they knew more about it then Moori himself) Ran noticing the butler busily working to clean the mess that was made. "Would you like some help Seki-san." Ran insisted.
"Oh, that would be great." Seki replied. He was a middle-aged man about the 30th. His politeness in manner and use of language was almost like in the movies.
"If you would not mind Ms. Ran, could you make some coffee? The Beans are under the coverts over there, the maker is on the top." Requested Seki.
Conan had followed because he got bored of listening to the cases he solved while old man Moori laughed stupidly thinking it was his great achievement. "Conan-kun, you get the beans and I'll get the maker okay." Smiled Ran.
Conan opened the case but the bad of beans were empty. "Ran-neechan, its empty."
"Huh, hmm the store is just down in that little village, I'll go buy it quickly then." Said Seki.
"No, no. Let us go, please. I've been dieing to go for a walk around this place. This would be perfect." Ran replied.
"Well, if you insist. Enjoy yourselves. Oh, and make sure to buy the S brand. That's the one that master Harimoto loves." The young man straightened his back and went to the sink to clean the dishes.
"Common, Conan-kun lets go." Said Ran grabbing the little boy before he could refuse.
The air felt extra sweeter than usual that night. It was just starting rain outside when they got back from their walk. "Mr. Seki we've bought it. The person in the store gave us this bag, saying that this is what you always get. But wow, rain sure come fast in the mountains!" Ran said as she dropped down a medium sized bag she was holding with both hands from the bottom on to the floor. The thud dangled in the air for a while. The clock had struck 10:30pm when they had returned.
Mr. Seki cut the top open and pushed the bag under the coverts once more. "Yes the weather up here can change quite easily. I remember once it rained 5 times in one day."
He laughed. Ran giggled hearing the interesting facts.
The 4 that had talked for the last two hours was getting tired.
"Well, it has been a interesting night," said Kazuko, "But I'm tired from the little errand I had today and I am going to bed now."
"In that case I shell rest now too. Moori-san I would love to hear more about this tomorrow again if you won't deny my request." Kousuke followed.
"I shell be in my study room. I still have some unfinished work that I would like to finish up tonight. Good night to you then Moori-san. See you in the morning." Harimoto excused.
"Ahh, yes I would love to continue again tomorrow. Have a good night." Moori answered feeling slightly disappointed about the early dismissal.
"Should we go to bed now too Conan-kun?" Ran asked.
"Huh, nn." Conan acknowledged, blushing slightly thinking about how he has to share a bed with her.
The night passed peacefully. The sound of Kogorou's snoring contained in his room, the two kids slept unbothered.
"It was quiet, all through the house." Not a creature was stirring except for one…
The next morning all gathered in the living room. It was about 8:00 when they sat in front of the table awaiting the breakfast, but one man was missing, Mr. Harimoto.
Seki came out the kitchen doors with a confusing face. "I wonder where could Master Harimoto be. He wasn't in his bed room so I know his up but I can't find him."
"Have you tried the study room? Maybe he got too caught up in his work and fell asleep there." Moori suggested.
"Maybe." Seki answered. The group walked down to the study room. Above the door was a wooden frame with 3 horizontal wooden bars and a window on the inside that can be opened.
---Knock knock---
Mr. Seki tapped the door gently, "Master Harimoto? Are you in side? Master Harimoto?" He twisted the knob but the door was locked.
"Is there a second key to this door?" asked Kogorou.
"No, master did not wish to be disturbed in there so his the only one that has the key to the room." Mr. Seki answered in concerns.
Conan noticed a strange smell in the air and immediately found that something was wrong. He jumped up. The window clanked from the force made from his body. He looked inside and his eyes changed into terror.
"Uncle Moori, help me break this door down." He yelled and tackled at the door.
Moori joined in and soon all the men were tackling furiously at the door. The wood around the area of the lock flew off and the door swung open. There, a dead man sat. Blood on the side of his lips that once trickled down was now dry. The man who was live and well until just last night, now sat with his head tilted back, and mouth wide open. A lifeless figure still held the look of pain upon his widely opened eyes.
End…
This was the introduction of the murder. I've given out some very important information in this chapter that relate to the later on case.
Next chapter I will finish the investigating. Who murdered Mr. Harimoto? Wait for the next chapter and see if you can solve it.
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