ALL NOVEL Chapter 243: Chapter 243: An Amateur
The previous letter from Kaitou Kid had elevated this exhibition to an unprecedented level of popularity among young people.
Judging by the dense crowd entering the exhibition hall, at least half of the visitors were young, with women making up the majority.
Many came with the dream of witnessing Kaitou Kid in action—transforming before their very eyes.
They imagined the scene where, surrounded by police officers and security personnel, the tightly-guarded gem would be magnificently stolen.
At the same time, most of today's attendees were also eager to see the gem targeted by Kaitou Kid.
Everyone was curious to find out what kind of allure this gem possessed to attract Kaitou Kid's attention.
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However...
Shortly after countless people entered the exhibition hall and rushed to the Scarlet Shadow Heart collection room, they were greeted by a sign stating that the room would not open until the afternoon.
This immediately sparked discontent among the visitors.
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"They bragged on TV about not being afraid of Kaitou Kid, but on the same day, they closed the collection room!"
"This is such a cheap move! Are they scared Lord Kid will steal the gem, so they don't dare to display it?"
Many tourists, disappointed by the closure of the Scarlet Shadow Heart collection room, voiced their complaints.
The dissatisfaction quickly spread among the crowd.
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Fortunately, the sign only mentioned a postponement until the afternoon, not a complete cancellation.
As a result, the complaints subsided relatively quickly.
Visitors began to focus on other exhibits instead.
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"We've already come all this way—we can't leave without seeing something!"
With this mindset, many wandered through the exhibition hall.
Thanks to the Tsukino Foundation's exceptional taste, the quality of the collections on display was remarkably high.
Many tourists who initially came just to see Kaitou Kid soon found themselves captivated by the Showa-era exhibits as they waited for Kaitou Kid's potential appearance.
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They started to carefully explore the various displays throughout the venue.
Meanwhile, the interview with Akikawa Kyousuke and others was scheduled to take place half an hour after the exhibition's opening.
Although the talk show hadn't started yet, a large crowd had already gathered around the temporary stage set up in the hall.
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Soon, it was time for the talk show to begin.
Nakamura Haruna, who had been invited to host the event, stepped onto the stage.
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"Hello, everyone! Welcome to this Showa-era jewelry exhibition organized by the Tsukino Foundation! I'm your host, Nakamura Haruna!"
"Today, we'll take you on a journey through time to appreciate the unique charm of the Showa era."
"In this program, we'll explore precious collections and unveil the stories behind each piece of jewelry."
"We've invited guests from all walks of life and all ages to reveal the unique allure of Showa-era jewelry!"
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Nakamura Haruna's clear, vibrant voice—honed through years as a presenter—immediately captured the audience's attention.
Many visitors passing by slowed down upon hearing her introduction and turned to look at the stage.
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As Nakamura Haruna continued her opening remarks, the show's guests began appearing on stage from behind the curtain.
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"Is that Mr. Tsukino from the Tsukino Foundation? He's a guest too!"
"Is that Professor Matsumoto from Toto University?"
"Wow, look at that handsome man with dark skin! He's stunning!"
"Wait, check out the guy with the brown hair in the back. His style is completely different—could he be an idol?"
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The audience's excitement grew as more guests made their appearances, especially when Toru Amuro and Akikawa Kyousuke walked onto the stage.
The two caused a huge commotion among the largely female audience.
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Many young women who initially had no interest in what seemed like a boring talk show suddenly found themselves drawn in and began gathering near the stage.
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"Is that Mr. Akikawa?! And Mr. Amuro?!"
"It really is! They're both guests on this show!"
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Among the crowd, Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko were equally surprised to see Akikawa Kyousuke and Amuro Toru seated in the last row of guest chairs.
The two girls hadn't expected to run into them here.
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"Do you want to stay and watch the show?"
Sera Masumi glanced at them and asked casually.
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"Of course! I might not get to see Lord Kid, but watching Mr. Akikawa is quite satisfying too!"
Suzuki Sonoko replied enthusiastically, showing no hesitation.
The appearance of Akikawa Kyousuke had piqued her interest in the talk show.
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Mouri Ran didn't object to staying either.
As a result, Conan ended up watching the show alongside the three girls from the audience.
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The talk show officially began, and a large screen behind the stage displayed photographs of exhibits along with their location numbers in the exhibition hall.
After the host, Nakamura Haruna, briefly introduced the names of the collections, she turned to Tsukino Takashi, asking him to share more about the background stories of the pieces.
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Once Tsukino Takashi finished his introduction, Professor Matsumoto Kenichi, an elderly academic seated in the front row, elaborated on the historical context of the collection.
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Next, Nakamura Haruna directed questions to other guests, including Seto Rin, a university student, and Toru Amuro, an employee at a luxury goods store.
Each provided their perspectives based on their areas of expertise.
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However, as the event progressed, many in the audience noticed that Akikawa Kyousuke, seated in the back row, had hardly been given any speaking opportunities.
When the second collection was introduced, Akikawa Kyousuke finally had a chance to speak.
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Yet...
As soon as Akikawa Kyousuke began talking, many in the audience realized something.
Unlike the other guests, who clearly had backgrounds in jewelry or history, Akikawa Kyousuke's words revealed him to be a complete amateur.
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It became obvious he knew nothing about Showa-era artifacts or accessories.
His remarks stood out as refreshingly genuine but also hilariously unpolished.
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"To invite Akikawa Kyousuke to a program like this... the organizers really hit the jackpot."
Conan watched Akikawa Kyousuke's speech on stage and couldn't help but silently comment to himself.
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"This is so authentic—it's clear there's no script."
Suzuki Sonoko sighed.
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"Yeah, everyone else sounds like their lines were prepped. Akikawa-san's remarks feel way too real. Just like me—I know almost nothing about this stuff either."
Mouri Ran chimed in, agreeing wholeheartedly.
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"Pfft—"
Hearing her friends' comments about Akikawa Kyousuke, Sera Masumi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
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(End of Chapter)