Volume 28 - Revision history

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	\| english-isbn = 1-4215-2196-2		\| english-isbn = 1-4215-2196-2
	\| english-publisher = [[Viz Media]]		\| english-publisher = [[Viz Media]]
	\| detective = [[Kyosuke Kamizu]]		\| detective = [[Wikipedia:ja:神津恭介\|Kyosuke Kamizu]]
	\| keyhole = [[Shizuka Hattori\|Shizuka Ikenami]]		\| keyhole = [[Shizuka Hattori\|Shizuka Ikenami]]
	\| prev-volume = Volume 27		\| prev-volume = Volume 27

Sedritsugu: /* File 278 - The Horrifying Woman */

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File 278 - The Horrifying Woman

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	Sango is steadfast in his request for Shizuka to come with them to the police station. Shizuka states that she will agree only if Kogoro deems it necessary for her to oblige the police. Kogoro is caught in a troubling dilemma which culminates in him being tranquilized by Conan. He sits in his chair and begins his deduction.		Sango is steadfast in his request for Shizuka to come with them to the police station. Shizuka states that she will agree only if Kogoro deems it necessary for her to oblige the police. Kogoro is caught in a troubling dilemma which culminates in him being tranquilized by Conan. He sits in his chair and begins his deduction.
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	[[File:CH278_NewspaperPlacement.png\|thumb\|~~right~~\|150px\|Kyoko had placed with newspaper from 6:00 on the table at 19:00.]]		[[File:CH278_NewspaperPlacement.png\|thumb\|left\|150px\|Kyoko had placed with newspaper from 6:00 on the table at 19:00.]]
	Kogoro first gives reasons for why neither Shizuka nor Yoshikawa is the murderer. If Shizuka was aiming to retrieve her photograph, then she would not have agreed to wait with the group for Shibata's return after getting no response at the door–especially since her window to obtain her photograph would be prior to the police's arrival. On the other hand, Yoshikawa would logically not return to the crime scene without a proper alibi, and if he was aiming to retrieve something from within the apartment, he would have done so earlier and not several hours later. Thus, the only remaining suspect and Shibata's killer must be '''Kyoko Shibata'''.<br>		Kogoro first gives reasons for why neither Shizuka nor Yoshikawa is the murderer. If Shizuka was aiming to retrieve her photograph, then she would not have agreed to wait with the group for Shibata's return after getting no response at the door–especially since her window to obtain her photograph would be prior to the police's arrival. On the other hand, Yoshikawa would logically not return to the crime scene without a proper alibi, and if he was aiming to retrieve something from within the apartment, he would have done so earlier and not several hours later. Thus, the only remaining suspect and Shibata's killer must be '''Kyoko Shibata'''.<br>
			'''The Method:'''<br>
	Kogoro says that Kyoko’s friend’s original words were “she returned at a bit after 19:00”, which is an ambiguous expression. This leaves open the possibility that she actually arrived at her apartment before Conan and company instead of right after, which invalidates parts of her alibi. Kogoro asserts that the investigators wrongly assumed Shibata was killed while eating breakfast and reading a newspaper which was delivered to the household around 6:00. Rather, the half-eaten meal was Shibata's midnight snack, and that the newspaper was placed beside the meal after Kyoko had returned from golfing: at 19:00.<br>		Kogoro says that Kyoko’s friend’s original words were “she returned at a bit after 19:00”, which is an ambiguous expression. This leaves open the possibility that she actually arrived at her apartment before Conan and company instead of right after, which invalidates parts of her alibi. Kogoro asserts that the investigators wrongly assumed Shibata was killed while eating breakfast and reading a newspaper which was delivered to the household around 6:00. Rather, the half-eaten meal was Shibata's midnight snack, and that the newspaper was placed beside the meal after Kyoko had returned from golfing: at 19:00.<br>
	Kogoro additionally states that upon returning home, Kyoko noticed that her husband had moved significantly from the spot where she struck him with the bokken. She also found that he had removed his wedding ring from his finger and clutched it with his right hand. Believing that this would incriminate her, Kyoko took the ring out of his hand and tried to place it back onto her husband's finger, but when that failed, she removed it altogether and placed Shizuka’s photo (which happened to be near) in the right palm in order to lay the blame on someone else. She also fastened bandages on the ring and pinky fingers of Shibata's left hand to conceal the mark left by the wedding ring. Sango orders his men to remove the bandages and check for marks. Its presence on the ring finger proves Kogoro's conjecture.<br>		Kogoro additionally states that upon returning home, Kyoko noticed that her husband had moved significantly from the spot where she struck him with the bokken. She also found that he had removed his wedding ring from his finger and clutched it with his right hand. Believing that this would incriminate her, Kyoko took the ring out of his hand and tried to place it back onto her husband's finger, but when that failed, she removed it altogether and placed Shizuka’s photo (which happened to be near) in the right palm in order to lay the blame on someone else. She also fastened bandages on the ring and pinky fingers of Shibata's left hand to conceal the mark left by the wedding ring. Sango orders his men to remove the bandages and check for marks. Its presence on the ring finger proves Kogoro's conjecture.<br>[[File:CH278_SwordBlock.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Shizuka skillfully blocks the katana with her fan.]]
	Kogoro also guesses that Kyoko originally planned to call the police herself; unfortunately, during the struggle with her husband’s ring, the telephone rang, and Yoshikawa’s voice resonated in the room. This forced Kyoko to flee the scene; Conan postulates that she hid in the stairway and decided to let Yoshikawa discover the body. The detective says that since disposing of the ring was risky, the safest thing to do was to keep it on herself and wait until the police leaves; then go to a place far-away and properly dispose of the ring. Upon hearing this, Kyoko, who is already very nervous, involuntarily drops the blood-stained ring and thus admits that she has killed her husband. <br>		Kogoro also guesses that Kyoko originally planned to call the police herself; unfortunately, during the struggle with her husband’s ring, the telephone rang, and Yoshikawa’s voice resonated in the room. This forced Kyoko to flee the scene; Conan postulates that she hid in the stairway and decided to let Yoshikawa discover the body. The detective says that since disposing of the ring was risky, the safest thing to do was to keep it on herself and wait until the police leaves; then go to a place far-away and properly dispose of the ring. Upon hearing this, Kyoko, who is already very nervous, involuntarily drops the blood-stained ring and thus admits that she has killed her husband. <br>
	~~[[File:CH278_SwordBlock.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Shizuka skillfully blocks the katana with her fan.]]~~
	'''The Motive:'''<br>		'''The Motive:'''<br>
	Kyoko states that the couple’s life was being destroyed by Shibata’s addiction to mahjong. He gambled when playing, lost tremendous sums of money and became heavily indebted over time, for which he sold most of the couple's valuable items, and planned to sell the few remaining ones as well. <br>		Kyoko states that the couple’s life was being destroyed by Shibata’s addiction to mahjong. He gambled when playing, lost tremendous sums of money and became heavily indebted over time, for which he sold most of the couple's valuable items, and planned to sell the few remaining ones as well. <br>

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File 281 - The Devil's Arrow

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	Heiji and Conan discuss the case, admitting they remain clueless to much of the case's mysteries. Believing the murders to be related to the Dugong Arrow and the festival's contestants, Kimie agrees to take them to the book of participants and the tokens each person received. <br>		Heiji and Conan discuss the case, admitting they remain clueless to much of the case's mysteries. Believing the murders to be related to the Dugong Arrow and the festival's contestants, Kimie agrees to take them to the book of participants and the tokens each person received. <br>
	While the group escorts an inebriated Kogoro from the funeral feast, Rokuro approaches Kimie and asks her if she has considered his "request." She declines, citing her commitment to Mikoto and the guilt she feels for Toshimi.<br>		While the group escorts an inebriated Kogoro from the funeral feast, Rokuro approaches Kimie and asks her if she has considered his "request." She declines, citing her commitment to Mikoto and the guilt she feels for Toshimi.<br>
	On the road to the shrine, Kimie shares that her, Toshimi, Naoko, and Rokuro were classmates who made a student film about the famous "Bikuni Tale," which received many accolades. Once at the archives, Kimie finds that this year's list is missing. While her, Ran, and Kazuha search other rooms for it, Conan and Heiji flip through previous year's records and discover the names of various influential politicians, corporate executives, and celebrities. Conan notices the name "[[Shiho Miyano]]" on one of the pages, and recalls that it was [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]]'s real name. However, he dismisses it as a coincidence, believing she would not be the type of person to wish for eternal youth. The boys suddenly hear a scream from the hallway and rush to the girls' location. Ran and Kazuha claim they saw Saori staring at them from behind a pillar. They also say that Kimie had entered the old storage shed alone to look for the list. Heiji notices the broken window and senses danger. They rush to the shed only to find the building engulfed in flames. <br>[[File:CH281_BurnedStorageShed.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|A body is found amongst the ashes of the burned shed.]]The fire rages through the night and is ultimately extinguished by the island fire department. They report they found one bespectacled body burnt beyond recognition, pointing to Saori as the victim. Conan has a faint suspicion about the victim's identity and suggests referencing the body's dental patterns with Kimie's, who has gone missing after the fire. <br>		On the road to the shrine, Kimie shares that her, Toshimi, Naoko, and Rokuro were classmates who made a student film about the famous "Bikuni Tale," which received many accolades. Once at the archives, Kimie finds that this year's list is missing. While her, Ran, and Kazuha search other rooms for it, Conan and Heiji flip through previous year's records and discover the names of various influential politicians, corporate executives, and celebrities. Conan notices the name "[[Shiho Miyano]] (宮野志保)" on one of the pages, and recalls that it was [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]]'s real name. However, he dismisses it as a coincidence, believing she would not be the type of person to wish for eternal youth. The boys suddenly hear a scream from the hallway and rush to the girls' location. Ran and Kazuha claim they saw Saori staring at them from behind a pillar. They also say that Kimie had entered the old storage shed alone to look for the list. Heiji notices the broken window and senses danger. They rush to the shed only to find the building engulfed in flames. <br>[[File:CH281_BurnedStorageShed.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|A body is found amongst the ashes of the burned shed.]]The fire rages through the night and is ultimately extinguished by the island fire department. They report they found one bespectacled body burnt beyond recognition, pointing to Saori as the victim. Conan has a faint suspicion about the victim's identity and suggests referencing the body's dental patterns with Kimie's, who has gone missing after the fire. <br>
	Half a day later, Kogoro hears from the dental office confirming their worst fears. It was Kimie who perished in the flames. The group expresses their grief and regret, but none more than Rokuro, who slams his fists onto the ground in anguish.		Half a day later, Kogoro hears from the dental office confirming their worst fears. It was Kimie who perished in the flames. The group expresses their grief and regret, but none more than Rokuro, who slams his fists onto the ground in anguish.

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File 284 - The Buried Secret

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	[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]		[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]
	A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>		A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>
	The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to ~~illicit~~ jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>		The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to elicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>
	Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]		Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]
	After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>		After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>

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File 284 - The Buried Secret

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	[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]		[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]
	A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>		A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>
	The next day, [[Sonoko]] and [[Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to illicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro]]. <br>		The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to illicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>
	Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]		Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]
	After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>		After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>
	Meanwhile, Ran, who had been on call with Sonoko after getting lost in the basement parking lot, screams after discovering the body of a lifeless ganguro girl who was bludgeoned on the head. The authorities arrive and secure the area, holding back the murdered victim's boyfriend, who grieves while calling the police "useless." The man's words trigger painful memories in Megure, who recalls events about a young school girl who became seriously injured after volunteering as bait for a sting operation.		Meanwhile, Ran, who had been on call with Sonoko after getting lost in the basement parking lot, screams after discovering the body of a lifeless ganguro girl who was bludgeoned on the head. The authorities arrive and secure the area, holding back the murdered victim's boyfriend, who grieves while calling the police "useless." The man's words trigger painful memories in Megure, who recalls events about a young school girl who became seriously injured after volunteering as bait for a sting operation.

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Mermaid's Curse Case

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	==== File 279 - The Mermaid's Curse? ====		==== File 279 - The Mermaid's Curse? ====
	[[File:CH279_MermaidIsland.png\|thumb\|left\|150px\|The protagonists approach "Mermaid Island."]]		[[File:CH279_MermaidIsland.png\|thumb\|left\|150px\|The protagonists approach "Mermaid Island."]]
	[[Kogoro]] begrudgingly joins [[Heiji]]'s trip to a small island near the [[Wikipedia: Wakasa Bay\|Wakasa Bay]] called Bikuni Island, colloquially known as "[[Wikipedia: Mermaid\|Mermaid]] Island." The two are joined by [[Conan]], [[Ran]], and [[Kazuha]] who say they are aware that a famous [[Wikipedia: Supercentenarian\|supercentenarian]] lives on the island, who apparently consumes the flesh of mermaids to remain young. Kogoro mocks the idea, but Heiji informs him that his client has requested protection from mermaids, believing they will soon kill her. Conan remains unimpressed, but gains some intrigue after Heiji tells him that although the letter was sent to him, the client had addressed the message to [[Shinichi Kudo]]. Kogoro asks for the client's identity, to which Heiji says her name is Saori Kadowaki. He adds that when he called her number, all he heard was a woman's wails along with the crashing of ocean waves.<br>		[[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]] begrudgingly joins [[Heiji Hattori\|Heiji]]'s trip to a small island near the [[Wikipedia: Wakasa Bay\|Wakasa Bay]] called Bikuni Island, colloquially known as "[[Wikipedia: Mermaid\|Mermaid]] Island." The two are joined by [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]], and [[Kazuha Toyama\|Kazuha]] who say they are aware that a famous [[Wikipedia: Supercentenarian\|supercentenarian]] lives on the island, who apparently consumes the flesh of mermaids to remain young. Kogoro mocks the idea, but Heiji informs him that his client has requested protection from mermaids, believing they will soon kill her. Conan remains unimpressed, but gains some intrigue after Heiji tells him that although the letter was sent to him, the client had addressed the message to [[Shinichi Kudo]]. Kogoro asks for the client's identity, to which Heiji says her name is Saori Kadowaki. He adds that when he called her number, all he heard was a woman's wails along with the crashing of ocean waves.<br>
	Once on the island, the group learns that Saori has been reported missing for three days. Before they can inquire further, the staff excuse themselves, saying they must prepare for the annual "Dugong Festival." <br>		Once on the island, the group learns that Saori has been reported missing for three days. Before they can inquire further, the staff excuse themselves, saying they must prepare for the annual "Dugong Festival." <br>
	The group explores the various [[Wikipedia: Yatai\|yatais]] which line the streets—most of which sell mermaid-related merchandise. Heiji explains that the festival's name likely refers to the [[Wikipedia: Dugong\|dugong]], an animal which has historically served as the inspiration for many mermaid tales. They approach the souvenir store where Saori was formerly employed. A worker says that Saori had lost her "Dugong Arrow," a type of [[Wikipedia: Omamori\|omamori]] which staves off aging, about a week ago and has been worried about misfortune ever since. Naoko Kuroe, another shop attendant, joins the conversation and asserts that mermaids exist–pointing to the 130-year-old Mikoto Shimabukuro. In the end, the worker points them to the island shrine, the home of Saori's childhood friend, Kimie Shimabukuro.<br>[[File:CH279_ToshimiHang.png\|thumb\|right\|170px\|The festival-goers spot Toshimi's lifeless body hung in the waterfall.]]		The group explores the various [[Wikipedia: Yatai\|yatais]] which line the streets—most of which sell mermaid-related merchandise. Heiji explains that the festival's name likely refers to the [[Wikipedia: Dugong\|dugong]], an animal which has historically served as the inspiration for many mermaid tales. They approach the souvenir store where Saori was formerly employed. A worker says that Saori had lost her "Dugong Arrow," a type of [[Wikipedia: Omamori\|omamori]] which staves off aging, about a week ago and has been worried about misfortune ever since. Naoko Kuroe, another shop attendant, joins the conversation and asserts that mermaids exist–pointing to the 130-year-old Mikoto Shimabukuro. In the end, the worker points them to the island shrine, the home of Saori's childhood friend, Kimie Shimabukuro.<br>[[File:CH279_ToshimiHang.png\|thumb\|right\|170px\|The festival-goers spot Toshimi's lifeless body hung in the waterfall.]]
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	Heiji and Conan discuss the case, admitting they remain clueless to much of the case's mysteries. Believing the murders to be related to the Dugong Arrow and the festival's contestants, Kimie agrees to take them to the book of participants and the tokens each person received. <br>		Heiji and Conan discuss the case, admitting they remain clueless to much of the case's mysteries. Believing the murders to be related to the Dugong Arrow and the festival's contestants, Kimie agrees to take them to the book of participants and the tokens each person received. <br>
	While the group escorts an inebriated Kogoro from the funeral feast, Rokuro approaches Kimie and asks her if she has considered his "request." She declines, citing her commitment to Mikoto and the guilt she feels for Toshimi.<br>		While the group escorts an inebriated Kogoro from the funeral feast, Rokuro approaches Kimie and asks her if she has considered his "request." She declines, citing her commitment to Mikoto and the guilt she feels for Toshimi.<br>
	On the road to the shrine, Kimie shares that her, Toshimi, Naoko, and Rokuro were classmates who made a student film about the famous "Bikuni Tale," which received many accolades. Once at the archives, Kimie finds that this year's list is missing. While her, Ran, and Kazuha search other rooms for it, Conan and Heiji flip through previous year's records and discover the names of various influential politicians, corporate executives, and celebrities. Conan notices the name "[[Shiho Miyano]]" on one of the pages, and recalls that it was [[Haibara]]'s real name. However, he dismisses it as a coincidence, believing she would not be the type of person to wish for eternal youth. The boys suddenly hear a scream from the hallway and rush to the girls' location. Ran and Kazuha claim they saw Saori staring at them from behind a pillar. They also say that Kimie had entered the old storage shed alone to look for the list. Heiji notices the broken window and senses danger. They rush to the shed only to find the building engulfed in flames. <br>[[File:CH281_BurnedStorageShed.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|A body is found amongst the ashes of the burned shed.]]The fire rages through the night and is ultimately extinguished by the island fire department. They report they found one bespectacled body burnt beyond recognition, pointing to Saori as the victim. Conan has a faint suspicion about the victim's identity and suggests referencing the body's dental patterns with Kimie's, who has gone missing after the fire. <br>		On the road to the shrine, Kimie shares that her, Toshimi, Naoko, and Rokuro were classmates who made a student film about the famous "Bikuni Tale," which received many accolades. Once at the archives, Kimie finds that this year's list is missing. While her, Ran, and Kazuha search other rooms for it, Conan and Heiji flip through previous year's records and discover the names of various influential politicians, corporate executives, and celebrities. Conan notices the name "[[Shiho Miyano]]" on one of the pages, and recalls that it was [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]]'s real name. However, he dismisses it as a coincidence, believing she would not be the type of person to wish for eternal youth. The boys suddenly hear a scream from the hallway and rush to the girls' location. Ran and Kazuha claim they saw Saori staring at them from behind a pillar. They also say that Kimie had entered the old storage shed alone to look for the list. Heiji notices the broken window and senses danger. They rush to the shed only to find the building engulfed in flames. <br>[[File:CH281_BurnedStorageShed.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|A body is found amongst the ashes of the burned shed.]]The fire rages through the night and is ultimately extinguished by the island fire department. They report they found one bespectacled body burnt beyond recognition, pointing to Saori as the victim. Conan has a faint suspicion about the victim's identity and suggests referencing the body's dental patterns with Kimie's, who has gone missing after the fire. <br>
	Half a day later, Kogoro hears from the dental office confirming their worst fears. It was Kimie who perished in the flames. The group expresses their grief and regret, but none more than Rokuro, who slams his fists onto the ground in anguish.		Half a day later, Kogoro hears from the dental office confirming their worst fears. It was Kimie who perished in the flames. The group expresses their grief and regret, but none more than Rokuro, who slams his fists onto the ground in anguish.

Sedritsugu: /* Old Photograph Murder Case */

2025-08-08T13:55:21Z

Old Photograph Murder Case

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	[[File:KogoroAndShizuka.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Kogoro flirts with his beautiful client.]]		[[File:KogoroAndShizuka.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Kogoro flirts with his beautiful client.]]
	[[Kogoro]] receives a call from a woman who wishes to employ his services in finding someone. Kogoro, whose attention is on a televised horse race, frantically tries to excuse himself from the job. [[Ran]], however, is intolerant of Kogoro’s nonsense and tells him that he should be more dedicated to his work. The intense pressure from the girl forces Kogoro to oblige the caller's request. The Detective assumes his client is another unsightly elderly woman, but is dumbstruck to see a beautiful, elegantly-dressed middle-aged woman, named [[Shizuka Hattori\|Shizuka Ikenami]], standing at his door. As is typical of him in such situations, Kogoro rushes to sport a handsome suit to cordially greet his attractive client. His flirtatious behavior continues as the client explains that she wants Kogoro to find a man named Shiro Shibata, who was a member of her middle school kendo club. She adds that he likely possesses of a very precious photo of hers—one that Shizuka had forgotten to remove from the pages of a novel Shibata had lent her. Kogoro’s obsession with Shizuka culminates when she mentions her single status, and Ran, who has already been interjecting in their conversation with mentions her [[Eri Kisaki\|mother]], openly mocks Kogoro for abandoning Eri, whom she believes to be just as glamorous as Shizuka.<br>		[[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]] receives a call from a woman who wishes to employ his services in finding someone. Kogoro, whose attention is on a televised horse race, frantically tries to excuse himself from the job. [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]], however, is intolerant of Kogoro’s nonsense and tells him that he should be more dedicated to his work. The intense pressure from the girl forces Kogoro to oblige the caller's request. The Detective assumes his client is another unsightly elderly woman, but is dumbstruck to see a beautiful, elegantly-dressed middle-aged woman, named [[Shizuka Hattori\|Shizuka Ikenami]], standing at his door. As is typical of him in such situations, Kogoro rushes to sport a handsome suit to cordially greet his attractive client. His flirtatious behavior continues as the client explains that she wants Kogoro to find a man named Shiro Shibata, who was a member of her middle school kendo club. She adds that he likely possesses of a very precious photo of hers—one that Shizuka had forgotten to remove from the pages of a novel Shibata had lent her. Kogoro’s obsession with Shizuka culminates when she mentions her single status, and Ran, who has already been interjecting in their conversation with mentions her [[Eri Kisaki\|mother]], openly mocks Kogoro for abandoning Eri, whom she believes to be just as glamorous as Shizuka.<br>
	After talking to Shizuka for a long time, both in the [[Mouri Detective Agency\|Agency]] and in the [[Café Poirot]] downstairs, Kogoro concludes that there is not enough information to find Shibata or get in contact with him. Shizuka suggests Kogoro call [[Shinichi Kudo]], who, according to her, is said to frequent the Detective Agency. While Kogoro and Ran deny such a claim, [[Conan]] worries that if rumors about Shinichi are circulating amongst regular civilians like Shizuka, the [[Black Organization]] may also soon hear about them. He decides to keep a lower profile in the future. Ran then asks for Conan's opinion on the case. The boy notices Shibata holding a trophy in Shizuka's club photo suggests that if Shibata had won his middle school kendo tournament, he may still be an active kendōka today. Kogoro calls various kendo leagues and confirms that Shibata is a regular participant in the [[Wikipedia: Shizuoka\|Shizuoka]] Kendo Club. The group is relived by their discovery. Meanwhile, Conan views Shizuka from a different angle; he notes that Shizuka has told many unnecessary and trivial lies—indicated by the various contradictions in her narrative. He suspects she is concealing her true identity. <br>[[File:Shizuka'sPhotograph.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Shibata's corpse clutches Shizuka's photograph.]]		After talking to Shizuka for a long time, both in the [[Mouri Detective Agency\|Agency]] and in the [[Café Poirot]] downstairs, Kogoro concludes that there is not enough information to find Shibata or get in contact with him. Shizuka suggests Kogoro call [[Shinichi Kudo]], who, according to her, is said to frequent the Detective Agency. While Kogoro and Ran deny such a claim, [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]] worries that if rumors about Shinichi are circulating amongst regular civilians like Shizuka, the [[Black Organization]] may also soon hear about them. He decides to keep a lower profile in the future. Ran then asks for Conan's opinion on the case. The boy notices Shibata holding a trophy in Shizuka's club photo suggests that if Shibata had won his middle school kendo tournament, he may still be an active kendōka today. Kogoro calls various kendo leagues and confirms that Shibata is a regular participant in the [[Wikipedia: Shizuoka\|Shizuoka]] Kendo Club. The group is relived by their discovery. Meanwhile, Conan views Shizuka from a different angle; he notes that Shizuka has told many unnecessary and trivial lies—indicated by the various contradictions in her narrative. He suspects she is concealing her true identity. <br>[[File:Shizuka'sPhotograph.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Shibata's corpse clutches Shizuka's photograph.]]
	Conan, Ran, Kogoro and Shizuka head to Shibata’s apartment in Shizuoka. When they arrive, they encounter a friend of Shibata, Takezo Yoshikawa, who finds it strange when Kogoro tells him that nobody responded when they rang the bell. Yoshikawa thus takes Conan and company back to Shibata’s door and expectedly finds it unlocked. They enter the apartment and find a meal half-eaten and the television on. Suddenly, Shibata's wife, Kyoko barks at Ran and Kogoro believing them to be intruders. The group then hears Yoshikawa's voice calling Shibata's name. They rush to the living room and find him dead—bludgeoned in the forehead and clutching Shizuka's photo in his right hand.		Conan, Ran, Kogoro and Shizuka head to Shibata’s apartment in Shizuoka. When they arrive, they encounter a friend of Shibata, Takezo Yoshikawa, who finds it strange when Kogoro tells him that nobody responded when they rang the bell. Yoshikawa thus takes Conan and company back to Shibata’s door and expectedly finds it unlocked. They enter the apartment and find a meal half-eaten and the television on. Suddenly, Shibata's wife, Kyoko barks at Ran and Kogoro believing them to be intruders. The group then hears Yoshikawa's voice calling Shibata's name. They rush to the living room and find him dead—bludgeoned in the forehead and clutching Shizuka's photo in his right hand.

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	[[File:CH278_ShizukaHattori.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Heiji arrives and reveals Shizuka's true identity.]]		[[File:CH278_ShizukaHattori.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Heiji arrives and reveals Shizuka's true identity.]]
	With the case closed, Shizuka accepts Sango's request and agrees to go to the police station as a witness. Before she can leave, Kogoro demands she answer why she lied repeatedly while in the Detective Agency. Kogoro points out that apart from the untruths about her culinary skills and about her trachea, she specifically lied about a character named "Reiko" appearing in the novel ''Raijin's Gate''. Before she can respond, [[Heiji]] and [[Kazuha]] suddenly appear at the door, and the former explains that Shizuka instead meant "Reikō (冷コー)," which is a term that people from [[Wikipedia: Osaka\|Osaka]] use to refer to ice coffee. Shizuka, aware that this word usage might reveal her origins, had to invent a story on the spot. Heiji also calls Shizuka "obasan." Kogoro, who happens to wake up at this moment, confronts Heiji over this term, lecturing him on his disrespectful attitude towards Shizuka. The latter is unfazed by Kogoro’s lambast, and reveals that Shizuka is his mother. Conan, Ran, and Kogoro are all astounded by this revelation.<br>		With the case closed, Shizuka accepts Sango's request and agrees to go to the police station as a witness. Before she can leave, Kogoro demands she answer why she lied repeatedly while in the Detective Agency. Kogoro points out that apart from the untruths about her culinary skills and about her trachea, she specifically lied about a character named "Reiko" appearing in the novel ''Raijin's Gate''. Before she can respond, [[Heiji Hattori\|Heiji]] and [[Kazuha Toyama\|Kazuha]] suddenly appear at the door, and the former explains that Shizuka instead meant "Reikō (冷コー)," which is a term that people from [[Wikipedia: Osaka\|Osaka]] use to refer to ice coffee. Shizuka, aware that this word usage might reveal her origins, had to invent a story on the spot. Heiji also calls Shizuka "obasan." Kogoro, who happens to wake up at this moment, confronts Heiji over this term, lecturing him on his disrespectful attitude towards Shizuka. The latter is unfazed by Kogoro’s lambast, and reveals that Shizuka is his mother. Conan, Ran, and Kogoro are all astounded by this revelation.<br>
	After leaving the apartment building, Shizuka reveals that she suspected that Kogoro was a cruel and unreasonable man who treated Heiji like a servant, citing Heiji's frequent injuries whenever he accompanied Kogoro. She also expresses her disappointment about Kogoro not visiting the Hattoris when he last visited Osaka.<ref name="Stabbed_Wallet_Case">Stabbed Wallet Case (Manga: [[Volume_19#Stabbed_Wallet_Case\|Volume 19: 185-188]])</ref> She thus came to the Agency as a normal client to test Kogoro’s character (after calling Shibata and getting him to collaborate). Her conclusion, to the delight of Kogoro, is that he is the opposite of what she had in mind: a capable, intelligent and kind man who wrapped up the case quickly and saw right through her lies. Shizuka Hattori also says that she is happy to finally have the photo back, but her son thinks she told another lie, as Shizuka has previously said that she did not want a photo depicting her crying after losing a kendo match to a [[Michiko Kurogane\|younger girl]]. Finally, Shizuka tells Kogoro that his good nature means that she can entrust Heiji and Kazuha to him with no fear; Kogoro does not know what she is talking about. Meanwhile, Ran wonders why Heiji and Kazuha brought their luggage.		After leaving the apartment building, Shizuka reveals that she suspected that Kogoro was a cruel and unreasonable man who treated Heiji like a servant, citing Heiji's frequent injuries whenever he accompanied Kogoro. She also expresses her disappointment about Kogoro not visiting the Hattoris when he last visited Osaka.<ref name="Stabbed_Wallet_Case">Stabbed Wallet Case (Manga: [[Volume_19#Stabbed_Wallet_Case\|Volume 19: 185-188]])</ref> She thus came to the Agency as a normal client to test Kogoro’s character (after calling Shibata and getting him to collaborate). Her conclusion, to the delight of Kogoro, is that he is the opposite of what she had in mind: a capable, intelligent and kind man who wrapped up the case quickly and saw right through her lies. Shizuka Hattori also says that she is happy to finally have the photo back, but her son thinks she told another lie, as Shizuka has previously said that she did not want a photo depicting her crying after losing a kendo match to a [[Michiko Kurogane\|younger girl]]. Finally, Shizuka tells Kogoro that his good nature means that she can entrust Heiji and Kazuha to him with no fear; Kogoro does not know what she is talking about. Meanwhile, Ran wonders why Heiji and Kazuha brought their luggage.

Sedritsugu: /* File 274 - The Shrunken Target */

2025-08-08T13:53:56Z

File 274 - The Shrunken Target

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	[[File:CH274_HuntersOpenFire.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|The hunters instantly open fire.]]		[[File:CH274_HuntersOpenFire.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|The hunters instantly open fire.]]
	[[Conan]], [[Ayumi]], [[Genta]], [[Agasa]], and the three hunters follow a trail of potato chips left by [[Haibara]] and [[Mitsuhiko]]. However, after noticing that the trail of chips move in a way that suggests that the two are fleeing from the group, Conan senses that something is wrong. Conan secretly instructs Agasa to call both the lodge and the police to investigate the site where Mitsuhiko left his [[Detective Badge\|badge]]. Suddenly, the hunters hear a noise in the bushes, and all of them shoot at once. Yet, they all miss and the target, revealed to be a rabbit, runs off. Agasa protests the shots, but the hunters say that they can distinguish a children from a wild animal. Negoro adds that he is prepared to gun down Jubei should they meet. Saika replies derisively that Negoro’s bullets are harmless against her. Saika adds that he is the only one who is able to take down the beast, and that Jubei has been blind in one eye for twenty years thanks to him. Negoro, noticing that Saika's familiarity with Jubei, asks Yasaka about his background. Yasaka says that Saika was once the leader of a [[Wikipedia: Matagi\|matagi]] hunting group in the North, but settled in this forest after meeting Jubei.<br>		[[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], [[Ayumi Yoshida\|Ayumi]], [[Genta Kojima\|Genta]], [[Hiroshi Agasa\|Agasa]], and the three hunters follow a trail of potato chips left by [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]] and [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya\|Mitsuhiko]]. However, after noticing that the trail of chips move in a way that suggests that the two are fleeing from the group, Conan senses that something is wrong. Conan secretly instructs Agasa to call both the lodge and the police to investigate the site where Mitsuhiko left his [[Detective Badge\|badge]]. Suddenly, the hunters hear a noise in the bushes, and all of them shoot at once. Yet, they all miss and the target, revealed to be a rabbit, runs off. Agasa protests the shots, but the hunters say that they can distinguish a children from a wild animal. Negoro adds that he is prepared to gun down Jubei should they meet. Saika replies derisively that Negoro’s bullets are harmless against her. Saika adds that he is the only one who is able to take down the beast, and that Jubei has been blind in one eye for twenty years thanks to him. Negoro, noticing that Saika's familiarity with Jubei, asks Yasaka about his background. Yasaka says that Saika was once the leader of a [[Wikipedia: Matagi\|matagi]] hunting group in the North, but settled in this forest after meeting Jubei.<br>
	Mitsuhiko, consults Haibara on their next course of action. The girl says that they must wait for Conan to pick up on their hidden clues and call the authorities. For the time being, they must continue to move and try to relay more information to Conan. Soon, the bear cub approaches them once again, and this time decides to stay with them.<br>		Mitsuhiko, consults Haibara on their next course of action. The girl says that they must wait for Conan to pick up on their hidden clues and call the authorities. For the time being, they must continue to move and try to relay more information to Conan. Soon, the bear cub approaches them once again, and this time decides to stay with them.<br>
	Back in the main group, Yasaka mentions that he has a hunter friend, and Conan asks if his friend is also in the forest as well: an assumption sparked after seeing Yasaka carry two types of bullets, which is uncommon for a hunter. Yasaka answers in the affirmative, explaining that he carries the other bullet type since his friend had forgotten his back-up bullets. They intended to exchange the rounds if they met in the forest. As the group leaves, Jubei ferociously lurks in the nearby shrubs; she is stalking the group. <br>[[File:CH274_ConanDiscardsMushrooms.png\|thumb\|right\|124px\|Conan is seemingly oblivious to the encoded message.]]		Back in the main group, Yasaka mentions that he has a hunter friend, and Conan asks if his friend is also in the forest as well: an assumption sparked after seeing Yasaka carry two types of bullets, which is uncommon for a hunter. Yasaka answers in the affirmative, explaining that he carries the other bullet type since his friend had forgotten his back-up bullets. They intended to exchange the rounds if they met in the forest. As the group leaves, Jubei ferociously lurks in the nearby shrubs; she is stalking the group. <br>[[File:CH274_ConanDiscardsMushrooms.png\|thumb\|right\|124px\|Conan is seemingly oblivious to the encoded message.]]

Sedritsugu: /* Major Events */

2025-08-07T15:33:26Z

Major Events

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	==== Major Events ====		==== Major Events ====
	* ~~Romantic~~ development between Heiji and Kazuha.		* Major romantic development between Heiji and Kazuha.
	** Kazuha attempts to sacrifice herself to save Heiji's life, but the latter refuses to let her die. Ultimately, the two escape their perilous predicament.		** Kazuha attempts to sacrifice herself to save Heiji's life, but the latter refuses to let her die. Ultimately, the two escape their perilous predicament.
	* While searching through the festival's previous contestant logs, Conan learns that a person named "Shiho Miyano" had once registered for a chance to win a Dugong Arrow (an trinket which is said to give the receiver eternal youth).		* While searching through the festival's previous contestant logs, Conan learns that a person named "Shiho Miyano" had once registered for a chance to win a Dugong Arrow (an trinket which is said to give the receiver eternal youth).

Sedritsugu: /* Trivia */

2025-08-06T08:55:45Z

Trivia

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	** [[Shiho Miyano]]'s name is listed among past contestants in the lottery for the ~~Jyugon~~ Arrow, a trinket said to provide the holder eternal youth.		** [[Shiho Miyano]]'s name is listed among past contestants in the lottery for the Dugong Arrow, a trinket said to provide the holder eternal youth.
	** The contestant listed directly to the right of Shiho Miyano is "Saburo Uozuka," who is confirmed to be [[Vodka]].		** The contestant listed directly to the right of Shiho Miyano is "Saburo Uozuka," who is confirmed to be [[Vodka]].
	** The contestant listed two spaces to the right of Shiho Miyano is "Jin Kurosawa," who is confirmed to be [[Gin]].<ref>Interview with [[Gosho Aoyama]] in [[Interviews#Love Conan Interview\|''Love♥Conan: Conan Official Fan Book for Girls'']], published by [[Shogakukan]] on March 1, 2004</ref>		** The contestant listed two spaces to the right of Shiho Miyano is "Jin Kurosawa," who is confirmed to be [[Gin]].<ref>Interview with [[Gosho Aoyama]] in [[Interviews#Love Conan Interview\|''Love♥Conan: Conan Official Fan Book for Girls'']], published by [[Shogakukan]] on March 1, 2004</ref>

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	[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]		[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]
	A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>		A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>
	The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to ~~illicit~~ jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>		The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to elicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>
	Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]		Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]
	After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>		After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>

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	[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]		[[File:CH284_GanguroAttack.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|A masked man attacks a ganguro girl with a metal bat.]]
	A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>		A [[Wikipedia: Ganguro\|ganguro]] girl calls her friend from a telephone booth late at night. While she relays her intended schedule, a menacing figure emerges from a nearby car wielding a dented metal bat. All the woman can do is scream as the masked assailant violently strikes her down.<br>
	The next day, [[Sonoko]] and [[Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to illicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro]]. <br>		The next day, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] and [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] shop at the [[Haido Department Store]]. Ran learns that Sonoko is attempting to purchase a hand-woven sweater for [[Makoto Kyogoku\|Makoto]] and pass it off as her own work. She agrees to keep her secret out of respect for her having the courage to express her feelings to Makoto. Sonoko denies having done so, showcasing her romantic plans to illicit jealousy and clinginess in him. Sonoko shifts the conversation towards [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], asking if Ran knows how he feels about her. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]], who is also at the store, feels awkward about eavesdropping in the conversation and leaves to join [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]]. <br>
	Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]		Conan and Kogoro walk through the streets until Kogoro spots a beautiful woman exiting a phone booth. Conan notices a pen left on the booth floor, prompting Kogoro to go and flirtatiously return it to the woman. However, the moment he places his hand on her shoulder she grapples him to the ground, allowing dozens of police offers to appear and swarm the confused Kogoro.<br>[[File:CH284_AngryMegure.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Juzo Megure recalls an unfortunate case from long ago.]]
	After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>		After the two parties sort their misapprehensions, Kogoro is informed about the serial attacker who specifically targets young ganguro girls. Assistant Inspector [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]], the woman who Kogoro had encountered, was the bait for a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]] the police had launched in hopes of finding the culprit. Megure shows the three victims: Ryoko Mizutani, Hitomi Endo, and Michiko Ishiguro—all three of whom, have no personal connection to one another. Kogoro recalls a similar cold-blooded case which occurred years before he became an officer. Megure gravely refers to a case where a serial killer repeatedly committed hit-and-runs against school girls. The Inspector appears affected by the memories, and subsequently cancels their plans for future sting operations. As the police make their exit, Conan notices Sonoko's jewelry—pointing out that it matches those worn by the victims. The girl explains that the Haido Department Store organized a "Millennium Sale," where customers could receive a piece of jewelry for every ¥10,000 they had spent while shopping. The police realize the victims must have all been customers at the department store. <br>
	Meanwhile, Ran, who had been on call with Sonoko after getting lost in the basement parking lot, screams after discovering the body of a lifeless ganguro girl who was bludgeoned on the head. The authorities arrive and secure the area, holding back the murdered victim's boyfriend, who grieves while calling the police "useless." The man's words trigger painful memories in Megure, who recalls events about a young school girl who became seriously injured after volunteering as bait for a sting operation.		Meanwhile, Ran, who had been on call with Sonoko after getting lost in the basement parking lot, screams after discovering the body of a lifeless ganguro girl who was bludgeoned on the head. The authorities arrive and secure the area, holding back the murdered victim's boyfriend, who grieves while calling the police "useless." The man's words trigger painful memories in Megure, who recalls events about a young school girl who became seriously injured after volunteering as bait for a sting operation.