Holmes of Kyoto: Volume 14 by Mai Mochizuki

Author:Mai Mochizuki [MOCHIZUKI, MAI]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club

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“As a compatriot, I’m very happy that someone from Japan was chosen as Sally’s honor student. Where are you studying, by the way? Huh? Kyoto Prefectural University? Well, you can get a Japanese certification there, but it’s not a school for someone aiming to be a worldwide curator.”

There was no need to search for a Japanese person in the hall because one approached me on his own. He was a man in his thirties, and according to his business card, he was a freelance writer named Takao Ishida. With his fashionably unkempt hair, glasses, and thin beard, he really fit the image of a freelance writer working in New York City.

“When I was in high school, my priority was getting a curator certification,” I replied. “I worked hard to get into a prefectural university because a private one would be a burden on my parents.”

“How admirable.” The man stroked his chin. “But for Sally to approve of you, you must have knowledge and a discerning eye. How did you obtain those?”

“I work part-time at an antique store called Kura. It’s in Teramachi-Sanjo in Kyoto.”

“Ah.” He nodded firmly. “Nationally certified appraiser Seiji Yagashira’s store. I see.”

I gulped at how well-informed he was. “Um, speaking of Japanese people, I was hoping to learn more about Yohei Shinohara. He and Sally were both Hopkins’s students, right?” I asked casually.

“That’s right.” Ishida nodded. “They get along so poorly now that people call them archrivals, but in the past, they were so close that there were rumors they were dating.”

“I see. What if they really were?” If they were formerly a couple, that could explain why Sally could speak a little Japanese. It would also make sense for them to be estranged now. There could be some complicated relationship drama only they knew about.

“I don’t know.” Ishida tilted his head. “Shinohara is the hardworking type. His family used to be rich, but they lost everything when his father’s company went bankrupt after the bubble burst. Shinohara studied hard and was able to get a job at MoMA, which is why he’s successful now. On the other hand, there are rumors that Sally got her job at the Met through her rich parents’ connections. Of course, she did have talent and skill, but there are tons of people in this industry who don’t get to work at a famous museum, no matter how talented they are. Shinohara acknowledged Sally’s talent, but he didn’t seem to like how she had gotten where she was. And Sally, being who she was, seemed to have a complex about people thinking she was riding on her parents’ coattails. Maybe that’s what led to things blowing up?” he mused, scratching his head.

“But something had to trigger the explosion. What do you think it could be?” I asked forwardly.

Ishida hummed. “Well, rumor says it was a difference of opinion. No one was particularly interested in their quarrel, so the matter was never pursued in depth.”

“Oh.” Suddenly, I remembered the conversation I’d overheard between Sally and the chief assistant.

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