Bab 344: PERFECT DREAM

Makiko was not done with her self-directed drama.

"Can you believe that she is claiming that the violin that she played yesterday is a genuine Stradivarius?" She shook her head in apparent disappointment. 

Cherry Blossom looked at the old lady behind him with a strange smile. 

"May I take a look at the instrument?" The old lady asked. 

"Yes," Akira responded before anyone could say anything. 

It was a good thing because Kazuo was about to tell the old woman that it was their family problem, and outsiders should not get involved. 

The old lady stepped forward and picked the violin. She ran her fingers almost lovingly over the instrument as she examined it.  Unlike Master Matsumoto, she did not make unnecessary gestures and movements. 

After three or so minutes, she looked at the small crowd. 

"It is genuine." She declared. 

"Impossible!" Both Makiko and Master Matsumoto spoke up at the same time.