"This is something that Mr. Kimura has entrusted us to sell." The antique store owner had prepared himself when he saw Leonard and others come to his store to inquire about the shell game.
"He's a dealer of western antiques from Osaka, and when he entrusted this item to me, he specifically reminded me to reveal his residence when someone comes asking about it."
"Wha-" Leonard was confused by this unexpected situation, recovering after a few seconds to ask, "May I know why the old man did this?"
"We're not quite sure," the antique store owner answered after shaking his head. "I'm just following his instructions. Perhaps only after you talk with him will you understand the reason."
From one perspective, this item could be seen as bait to screen the people Mr. Kimura needed, but it did stir Leonard's curiosity.
He was very curious about what Mr. Kimura was thinking to resort to selling antiques to find the people he needed in such a way.
