[ Discontinued ] Crossroad 『Detective Conan』

Chapter 47 - Never again『1/2』

Everyone was settled on the floor, talking quietly while eating.
-Are you friends from the same college class? Agasa repeated after the people who invited them said so.
-Yes... The "Outdoor Friendly Clan"! Explained the blonde man.
-We went to the mountains, to the sea... We all leave together and we have fun. Affirmed his friend.
-Finally, those thanks to our sponsor: Haruka-san! Affirmed the blonde woman, Yasumi.
-Ah... no... Yasumi-san is good at cooking, Reiji-kun drives well, and Meshiai-kun is good at fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities... Me, I'm not much use ...All I can do is make a financial contribution... Haruki explained.
- "I don't know how to do anything... just bring money... I'm sorry..." Ah, once in my life, I wish I could say that! You know you don't deserve it, Reiji-kun!

The atmosphere was not bad. It was not unpleasant. But during the conversation, Yoko had noticed that the subject of money came up a lot.
Well, the people were not unpleasant or dangerous, at least at first sight.

The meal was quickly over. Everything was cleared.
-Hey, do you want us to help you pitch your tents? Reiji offered.
- We don't want to bother you more than that... Answered Agasa embarrassed.
- We don't have much to do, so it will keep us busy. Yasumi retorted.
The professor looked at the children who gladly accepted. Help would not be refused, even if they were used to camping.

-Yoko-chan, can you take pictures? Asked Ayumi turning to her friend.
-Of course !
The former high school student was not going to refuse. She wasn't even going to ask questions. She had her camera with her all the time, although she didn't necessarily have the opportunity to use it.
It was with a smile that she headed to where Agasa had left his car to pick up her precious camera.

The afternoon passed in good humor and amusement. Everything ranged from his small contribution to the construction of the camp to the help of the adults. Even Yoko participated between two photos. She was having a good time. She had finally perhaps done well to come.

Evening came rather quickly. Everything was much darker, giving a different atmosphere to the surrounding forest.
-The sun has set... Observed Mitsuhiko.
-Maybe we should start making the curry rice for tonight, right? I'm hungry... Genta complained.
-Learn to be more patient! Yoko answered in a mocking tone.
The concerned pouted at this remark. He was hungry, and although he had eaten an ice cream not so long ago.
-Well ! I'm going to go ask people to meet later if they want to have dinner with us! Ayumi announced. You come with me ? A... Ai... Ice cream should be interest them to come join us, right ? She asked Ai after some sort of hesitation.
-...I supposed... Answered the concerned one.
The girl with the glasses cocked her head to the side at her classmate's behavior. What was she going to say?

- If that's ok with you, I'll take care of the meal. You've done almost everything without my helping you so... Yoko suggested, in a good mood.
She couldn't hide it, the fact that she hadn't done much bothered her. She was therefore going to cook, since she was gifted in this request.
None of the group protested against this. They trusted their comrades and even looked forward to the meal being done.

The children went to get the student group once the meal was almost ready. Of course they tasted it.
-Oh ! It looks very good, this curry! Let our chef taste it! Reiji announced.
The former high school girl just smiled at the compliments.
-And Yasumi-chan? Asked the so-called Meshiai.
-I don't know... I haven't seen her for a while... I think she must have been walking because the folding bike that was in the car is no longer there... Haruka explained.
-The supermarket, it's a bit far by bike... Sighed the blond man.
-She may be going "over there"... Supposed his friend.
-"Over there ?" Ayumi repeated.
Meshiai turned to the girl.
-Ah... It's a special place, five minutes from here by car, at the top of the hill! Do you want to go there too? he suggested.

The children gave each other a happy look. They were going there, of course. It intrigued them.
They turned to Agasa, to see if he was for it. Anyway, if he refused, Genta, Ayumi and Mitsuhiko would do everything to convince him.
- In this case, we will follow you with my car! Accepted the professor.
The group looked at each other with a smile.
- So why not ride with us? You don't feel like a motorhome? Proposed the woman with long hair.

The group looked around, happy to be in the famous camper van. Especially Genta, Ayumi and Mitsuhiko. Conan and Ai remained a little indifferent. As for Yoko, she just smiled as she looked at the space she was in.
From inside the vehicle, a noise could be heard. This intrigued the group.
-What it was ? asked the older looking man.
-Ah! I think it has already started! Meshiai thought aloud.
-Reiji-kun! Can you open the roof like last year? Haruka asked.
The concerned, at the wheel, acquiredca. The roof opened just above the table around which the guests were seated.

- Is there anything to see? Ayumi asked.
-If you want to watch, I carry you! Proposed the other man in the group
The little girl accepted, curious. So she had herself carried to the roof window.
-Wow! A firework ! she wondered.
A firework ? It must have been so nice to see, without there being a lot of people around.
- Hey! I want to see too! Claimed Genta.
-Ah... We went behind the hill, we can't see it anymore...

The girl in the headband was disappointed with this. Especially since apart from her, no one else had taken advantage of it.
-Don't worry, when we get to the top, you'll see... the blond began.
His sentence was cut short before Reiji abruptly snarled, so hard that those standing had to grab onto something in order not to fall. Yoko, when to her, again banged her head against the glass.

-What's wrong with you?! His friend got angry once the car was completely stopped.
-What is it ? Haruka asks.
The man took a moment to answer.
-... On the road... There was something... I ran over it...!
His friends turned pale before getting out of the car to check what it was.

The girl with the glasses looked worried at the thought of what it could be. She hoped that this day, this evening was not going to end badly. Twice this had been the case... all the same not a third time...