Hyouka - Volume 03 - The Kudryavka Sequence - Welcome to KANYA FESTA! (1)

Tani-kun turned his gaze towards my hand, which held the list of targeted
clubs and items stolen. I subtly hid it away from sight.
"So have you heard?"
"Heard what?"
Tani-kun then turned his sights towards the Magic Club's billboard. I
pondered on the possibiliies of why I would bump into him here.
Just as I wondered if I should confirm that possibility with him, he began to
puff his chest and said, "The guy known as 'Juumoji.'"
Bingo. I nodded and shrugged my shoulders.
"As expected of Tani-kun, no rumour ever escapes your attention."
I had meant that as a compliment, yet Tani-kun didn't look too pleased.
"Oh, so you do know."
"That's why I'm here."
"Well, it is you guys that discovered the crime note at the Cooking Club, so
it's not surprising that you already knew... But how did you end up figuring
out it's the Magic Club?"
"It was easy of course, we followed the gojuuon pattern."
With an intrigued smile, Tani-kun said, "...Interesting. I was right to expect
something of you."
Why thank you.
Predicting what his next line would be, I decided to move pre-emptively.
"So, what will our next duel be?"
"Oh, so you're up to it?" Tani-kun said and smiled.