Keigo Higashino

Detective Galileo, international bestseller Keigo Higashino's most beloved creation, returns in this sequel to the iconicThe Devotion of Suspect X

A Mystery

A Midsummer's Equation

An exchange between Yukawa and fifth-grader Kyohei.

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“You sound confident,” Yukawa said, staring at the screen. “Show me.”

“Yes. The game you were just playing.”

“I don’t like playing with other people watching. Especially grown-ups.”

“None of those adolescent hang-ups of yours. It’s a game, play it,” Yukawa said, sitting cross-legged on the floor behind Kyohei and folding his arms across his chest.

Kyohei, a fifth-grader, getting back on Yukawa who demanded him to show his gaming skills. Yukawa did very badly on the game soon after, of which Kyohei laughed out loud while rolling on the tatami mats.

“You try playing then, Professor,” Kyohei said, handing him the controller.

A bewildered look came over Yukawa’s face. “I’ll pass.”

“I prefer my trials and errors in the real world.”

“Oh, come on, give it a shot. Or maybe you’re chicken.” Kyohei grinned.

“Then play. None of these adult hang-ups of yours.” Kyohei nudged Yukawa in the shoulder with the controller.

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