Volume 29 - Revision history

Sedritsugu: /* Major Events */

2025-08-16T00:16:27Z

Major Events

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	* Haibara accepts her fate and elects to let the bus' explosion consume her.		* Haibara accepts her fate and elects to let the bus' explosion consume her.
	** Conan re-enters the bus and saves her.		** Conan re-enters the bus and saves her.
	* Shuichi Akai ~~is introduced and~~ is revealed to be tracking someone.		* Introduction of Shuichi Akai, a mysterious man who is revealed to be tracking someone.
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Sedritsugu: /* K3 Murder Case */

2025-08-08T13:52:55Z

K3 Murder Case

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	==== File 293 - K3 ====		==== File 293 - K3 ====
	[[File:CH293_ExcitedConan.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|Conan expresses his desire to attend the party.]]		[[File:CH293_ExcitedConan.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|Conan expresses his desire to attend the party.]]
	[[Heiji]] invites [[Conan]] to attend an opening party for a restaurant in [[Wikipedia: Osaka\|Osaka]]. Though the boy is initially indifferent, his attitude completely reverses once he learns of who will be in attendance.<br>		[[Heiji Hattori\|Heiji]] invites [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]] to attend an opening party for a restaurant in [[Wikipedia: Osaka\|Osaka]]. Though the boy is initially indifferent, his attitude completely reverses once he learns of who will be in attendance.<br>
	At the event, [[Kogoro]] marvels at the celebrity line-up: [[Mai Kuraki]], [[Miho Komatsu]], [[TWO-MIX]], and his favorite, [[Yoko Okino]]. Meanwhile, [[Kazuha]] pulls [[Ran]] aside and informs him about suspicious phone calls Heiji is making with [[Conan\|someone who is concerned about being hidden]]. She is confident that the caller is a nefarious girl who is seducing Heiji, and enlists Ran's help in scoping the party out in case the mystery girl appears. The announcer then takes the stage and introduces the trio of restaurant owners, three famous athletes from the [[Wikipedia: United States\|United States]]: the former undefeated [[Wikipedia: Middleweight\|middleweight boxing champion]], Ricardo Barreira; [[Wikipedia: Cy Young Award\|Cy Young Award]] winner, Mike Norwood; and finally, the goalkeeper nicknamed "the iron fort," [[Ray Curtis]]. Conan jumps with excitement at the sight of his idolized soccer player, as the event shifts to an interview with the three athletes. Curtis demonstrates his Japanese fluency, stating that he considers Japan a second home since his wife is Japanese. He explains the restaurant, named K3, derives its name from the knockout, the strikeout, and the keeper. However, before Curtis can continue, a menacing journalist approaches the stage. His name is Ed McCay, and he accuses the restaurant for its subpar sanitation practices before rudely stepping away. [[Kogoro]] explains that McCay is a famous sports writer who publishes popular gossip news about famous athletes—most of which tends to be fake. <br>[[File:CH293_RanAsksCurtis.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ran asks for Ray Curtis' autograph on behalf of Shinichi.]]		At the event, [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]] marvels at the celebrity line-up: [[Mai Kuraki]], [[Miho Komatsu]], [[TWO-MIX]], and his favorite, [[Yoko Okino]]. Meanwhile, [[Kazuha Toyama\|Kazuha]] pulls [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] aside and informs him about suspicious phone calls Heiji is making with [[Conan Edogawa\|someone who is concerned about being hidden]]. She is confident that the caller is a nefarious girl who is seducing Heiji, and enlists Ran's help in scoping the party out in case the mystery girl appears. The announcer then takes the stage and introduces the trio of restaurant owners, three famous athletes from the [[Wikipedia: United States\|United States]]: the former undefeated [[Wikipedia: Middleweight\|middleweight boxing champion]], Ricardo Barreira; [[Wikipedia: Cy Young Award\|Cy Young Award]] winner, Mike Norwood; and finally, the goalkeeper nicknamed "the iron fort," [[Ray Curtis]]. Conan jumps with excitement at the sight of his idolized soccer player, as the event shifts to an interview with the three athletes. Curtis demonstrates his Japanese fluency, stating that he considers Japan a second home since his wife is Japanese. He explains the restaurant, named K3, derives its name from the knockout, the strikeout, and the keeper. However, before Curtis can continue, a menacing journalist approaches the stage. His name is Ed McCay, and he accuses the restaurant for its subpar sanitation practices before rudely stepping away. Kogoro explains that McCay is a famous sports writer who publishes popular gossip news about famous athletes—most of which tends to be fake. <br>[[File:CH293_RanAsksCurtis.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ran asks for Ray Curtis' autograph on behalf of Shinichi.]]
	The announcer switches to Q&A, where Ran immediately raises her hand and beseeches Curtis to sign her paper board. The goalkeeper overrides the event's rules and makes an exception for Ran, thanking her for restoring a sense of levity to the tainted event. Ran asks for the signing to be addressed to [[Shinichi]], greatly flustering Conan. Kazuha asks why Curtis wears the number 8 instead of the traditional 1. Conan explains that Curtis was originally a left-fielder who substituted for his injured goalkeeper teammates during the [[Wikipedia: World Cup\|World Cup]]. He recorded several spectacular saves, leading his team to the semi-finals. He kept his original number 8 even upon returning to the European leagues as a full-time goalkeeper. Kazuha then asks why Norwood wears 99; Heiji says he wears it because his fastball has an average speed of 99 miles per hour. Finally, she asks why Barreira signed a boxing glove with the number 4; Kogoro explains that it is because he always records a knock out during the fourth round. Ran returns and hands Conan a ticket to Curtis' next game. While the boy celebrates, Ran reveals that Curtis gave her a handheld transceiver for the purpose of guiding the construction of their evening spectacle. <br>		The announcer switches to Q&A, where Ran immediately raises her hand and beseeches Curtis to sign her paper board. The goalkeeper overrides the event's rules and makes an exception for Ran, thanking her for restoring a sense of levity to the tainted event. Ran asks for the signing to be addressed to [[Shinichi Kudo\|Shinichi]], greatly flustering Conan. Kazuha asks why Curtis wears the number 8 instead of the traditional 1. Conan explains that Curtis was originally a left-fielder who substituted for his injured goalkeeper teammates during the [[Wikipedia: World Cup\|World Cup]]. He recorded several spectacular saves, leading his team to the semi-finals. He kept his original number 8 even upon returning to the European leagues as a full-time goalkeeper. Kazuha then asks why Norwood wears 99; Heiji says he wears it because his fastball has an average speed of 99 miles per hour. Finally, she asks why Barreira signed a boxing glove with the number 4; Kogoro explains that it is because he always records a knock out during the fourth round. Ran returns and hands Conan a ticket to Curtis' next game. While the boy celebrates, Ran reveals that Curtis gave her a handheld transceiver for the purpose of guiding the construction of their evening spectacle. <br>
	Later that night, Ran coordinates the three athletes in creating the letter "K" on the side of the restaurant by turning on the lights of certain hotel rooms. However, just as the last piece of the puzzle slides into place, a gunshot rings in the night. The three athletes immediately rush out onto their respective patios. Heiji and Conan rush to investigate, bursting into the room where the sound originated. They find Ed McCay dead on the floor with the gun beside him. Conan inspects his body closer and notices that he is clutching his belt.		Later that night, Ran coordinates the three athletes in creating the letter "K" on the side of the restaurant by turning on the lights of certain hotel rooms. However, just as the last piece of the puzzle slides into place, a gunshot rings in the night. The three athletes immediately rush out onto their respective patios. Heiji and Conan rush to investigate, bursting into the room where the sound originated. They find Ed McCay dead on the floor with the gun beside him. Conan inspects his body closer and notices that he is clutching his belt.

	==== File 294 - The Last Possibility ====		==== File 294 - The Last Possibility ====
	[[File:CH294_RoomPositions.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|The positions of each athlete relative to the murder.]]		[[File:CH294_RoomPositions.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|The positions of each athlete relative to the murder.]]
	[[Goro Otaki]] from the Osaka Prefectural Police is called in for the investigation. Heiji tells him about the athlete's plan to create a "K" on the side of the building. He adds that Curtis was assigned the five rooms on the bottom two floors, Norwood was assigned the middle four rooms, and Barreira was assigned the two rooms on the top floor. Otaki notes that the three athletes are the only people capable of committing the murder, but Ran disagrees. She states that at the time of the murder, Norwood was in the room directly above the murder, Barreira was diagonally above on the top floor, and Curtis was in the bottom right corner room. Conan suggests that the murderer was a party attendee, which will expand the number of total suspects. The boy also points out how McCay is clutching his belt with his left hand and showing the number three with his right hand. Kogoro dishes out a flurry of ludicrous "deductions" based on McCay's hand gestures, making Otaki skeptical about the detective's supposed abilities. At a dead end, the investigators begin by searching for gunpowder residue on all of the attendees. <br>		Inspector [[Goro Otaki\|Otaki]] from the Osaka Prefectural Police is called in for the investigation. Heiji tells him about the athlete's plan to create a "K" on the side of the building. He adds that Curtis was assigned the five rooms on the bottom two floors, Norwood was assigned the middle four rooms, and Barreira was assigned the two rooms on the top floor. Otaki notes that the three athletes are the only people capable of committing the murder, but Ran disagrees. She states that at the time of the murder, Norwood was in the room directly above the murder, Barreira was diagonally above on the top floor, and Curtis was in the bottom right corner room. Conan suggests that the murderer was a party attendee, which will expand the number of total suspects. The boy also points out how McCay is clutching his belt with his left hand and showing the number three with his right hand. Kogoro dishes out a flurry of ludicrous "deductions" based on McCay's hand gestures, making Otaki skeptical about the detective's supposed abilities. At a dead end, the investigators begin by searching for gunpowder residue on all of the attendees. <br>
	The test results of the three athletes all return negative. Conan says that the three were the only three athletes to win their defamation cases against McCay, and thus are unlikely to harbor strong feelings of resentment towards the journalist. Seeing Conan's seemingly blind trust in the victims' innocence, Heiji steps off on his own. <br>		The test results of the three athletes all return negative. Conan says that the three were the only three athletes to win their defamation cases against McCay, and thus are unlikely to harbor strong feelings of resentment towards the journalist. Seeing Conan's seemingly blind trust in the victims' innocence, Heiji steps off on his own. <br>
	He inspects the interiors of the room, noting each athlete's distance from the murder. Conan stops by and invalidates his theories, mentioning the several injuries each player has received which greatly limit their mobility. He opens the closet and finds a mob and dust tray. The boy says that strangely each room contains a pair. Suddenly, both boys are hit with a realization. Heiji deduces a plausible trick and culprit, but Conan remains in denial. He runs off swearing to disprove his theory. Heiji blankly looks on, internally remarking that it was Conan who told him that, "when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." <ref name="Mermaid's_Curse_Case">Mermaid's Curse Case (Manga: [[Volume_28#Mermaid's_Curse_Case\|Volume 28: 279-283]])</ref><br>		He inspects the interiors of the room, noting each athlete's distance from the murder. Conan stops by and invalidates his theories, mentioning the several injuries each player has received which greatly limit their mobility. He opens the closet and finds a mob and dust tray. The boy says that strangely each room contains a pair. Suddenly, both boys are hit with a realization. Heiji deduces a plausible trick and culprit, but Conan remains in denial. He runs off swearing to disprove his theory. Heiji blankly looks on, internally remarking that it was Conan who told him that, "when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." <ref name="Mermaid's_Curse_Case">Mermaid's Curse Case (Manga: [[Volume_28#Mermaid's_Curse_Case\|Volume 28: 279-283]])</ref><br>

Sedritsugu: /* Dog Lovers Case */

2025-08-08T13:49:34Z

Dog Lovers Case

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	==== File 290 - The Dog Lovers ====		==== File 290 - The Dog Lovers ====
	[[File:CH287_HaibaraAntoinette.png\|thumb\|right\|275px\|Haibara likens herself to [[Wikipedia: Marie Antoinette\|Marie Antoinette]], wishing for a dog who would follow her decapitated body into the [[Wikipedia: Seine\|Seine]] river.]][[File:CH287_DoyleBurned.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Conan finds Doyle's collar in the burning furnace.]]		[[File:CH287_HaibaraAntoinette.png\|thumb\|right\|275px\|Haibara likens herself to [[Wikipedia: Marie Antoinette\|Marie Antoinette]], wishing for a dog who would follow her decapitated body into the [[Wikipedia: Seine\|Seine]] river.]][[File:CH287_DoyleBurned.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Conan finds Doyle's collar in the burning furnace.]]
	The [[Detective Boys]] play with a male [[Wikipedia: Shiba Inu\|Shiba Inu]] named Arthur (derived from [[Wikipedia: Arthur Conan Doyle\|Arthur Conan Doyle]]), while the dog's owner, Teruya Kanou, greets [[Agasa]], who is his father's friend. Agasa brings [[Haibara]] with him, who is still psychologically recovering from her experiences during the bus hijacking.<ref name="Bus_Hijacking_Case">Bus Hijacking Case (Manga: [[Volume_29#Bus_Hijacking_Case\|Volume 29: 287-289]])</ref> Arthur suddenly becomes uncharacteristically aggressive towards Agasa and Haibara, requiring Kanou to calm him. [[Conan]] correctly surmises that the two had recently encountered a larger dog, sparking the animal's defense mechanism against external threats. Haibara gloomily comments that the dog would be right to consider her a threat, causing her friends to worry. The group is joined by fellow dog-lover, Yoshio Tsunashima, as they enter the house to recieve Kanou's antiques.<br>		The [[Detective Boys]] play with a male [[Wikipedia: Shiba Inu\|Shiba Inu]] named Arthur (derived from [[Wikipedia: Arthur Conan Doyle\|Arthur Conan Doyle]]), while the dog's owner, Teruya Kanou, greets [[Hiroshi Agasa\|Agasa]], who is his father's friend. Agasa brings [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]] with him, who is still psychologically recovering from her experiences during the bus hijacking.<ref name="Bus_Hijacking_Case">Bus Hijacking Case (Manga: [[Volume_29#Bus_Hijacking_Case\|Volume 29: 287-289]])</ref> Arthur suddenly becomes uncharacteristically aggressive towards Agasa and Haibara, requiring Kanou to calm him. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]] correctly surmises that the two had recently encountered a larger dog, sparking the animal's defense mechanism against external threats. Haibara gloomily comments that the dog would be right to consider her a threat, causing her friends to worry. The group is joined by fellow dog-lover, Yoshio Tsunashima, as they enter the house to recieve Kanou's antiques.<br>
	Kanou explains that he is giving away much of the house's contents before he moves to [[Wikipedia: London\|London]]. He adds that he intends to bring Arthur with him, but leave his second dog, a Papillon named Doyle (also derived from Arthur Conan Doyle), with his parents. Tsunashima says that Doyle once won a dog pageant, and is likely worth one million yen. Another dog lover, Aki Toshibayashi confirms his appraisal, coldly stating that she claims Kanou's vase before stepping back outside. While Kanou comments on how the woman's personality has changed as of late, Tsunashima is reminded of an errand and hands Doyle to Haibara. The girl shares a grim sentiment while bonding with the dog, leading Agasa to inform Conan about her recent oddities. Despite [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] confirming that there were no "suspicious" individuals amongst the hijacked bus' passengers, Haibara remains terrified of the outside. <br>		Kanou explains that he is giving away much of the house's contents before he moves to [[Wikipedia: London\|London]]. He adds that he intends to bring Arthur with him, but leave his second dog, a Papillon named Doyle (also derived from Arthur Conan Doyle), with his parents. Tsunashima says that Doyle once won a dog pageant, and is likely worth one million yen. Another dog lover, Aki Toshibayashi confirms his appraisal, coldly stating that she claims Kanou's vase before stepping back outside. While Kanou comments on how the woman's personality has changed as of late, Tsunashima is reminded of an errand and hands Doyle to Haibara. The girl shares a grim sentiment while bonding with the dog, leading Agasa to inform Conan about her recent oddities. Despite [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] confirming that there were no "suspicious" individuals amongst the hijacked bus' passengers, Haibara remains terrified of the outside. <br>
	Arthur bursts into the room and pulls Kanou into the hallway where Shino Hasuki and her female Shetland Shepard named Christie (derived from [[Wikipedia: Agatha Christie\|Agatha Christie]]) patiently wait. The two dogs rush outside to play together while Hasuki claims Kanou's stereo. The clock strikes 12:00, causing Doyle to jump from Haibara's arms and scamper off. Kanou explains that Doyle is used to receiving cheese at 12:00 in front of his grandfather's [[Wikipedia: Butsudan\|butsudan]]. He adds that Doyle will patiently wait while sitting atop his favorite blue [[Wikipedia: Zabuton\|zabuton]]. <br>		Arthur bursts into the room and pulls Kanou into the hallway where Shino Hasuki and her female Shetland Shepard named Christie (derived from [[Wikipedia: Agatha Christie\|Agatha Christie]]) patiently wait. The two dogs rush outside to play together while Hasuki claims Kanou's stereo. The clock strikes 12:00, causing Doyle to jump from Haibara's arms and scamper off. Kanou explains that Doyle is used to receiving cheese at 12:00 in front of his grandfather's [[Wikipedia: Butsudan\|butsudan]]. He adds that Doyle will patiently wait while sitting atop his favorite blue [[Wikipedia: Zabuton\|zabuton]]. <br>
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	==== File 291 - A Tiny Trace ====		==== File 291 - A Tiny Trace ====
	Conan reassures Kanou that Doyle has not perished in the furnace as his remains are not inside. [[Mitsuhiko]] notices that the gate is open, suggesting someone had stolen Doyle and escaped. Conan rejects the theory, stating that a dognapper would not take the time to burn Doyle's collar in the furnace and leave traces of their escape—insinuating that the culprit must be one of Kanou's guests. Toshibayashi notices Hasuki's shoes by yard door. Believing she wanted to avoid walking on the dirt without her shoes, she accuses Hasuki of training Christie to transport her shoes from the [[Wikipedia: Genkan\|genkan]] to the yard. In any case, Conan suggests they resume their efforts to find Doyle. He pulls Agasa aside and warns him that the culprit may possess a knife, seen from the clean cut made on the collar. <br>[[File:CH291_ArthurAndChristie.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|The group finds Arthur distracted.]]		Conan reassures Kanou that Doyle has not perished in the furnace as his remains are not inside. [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya\|Mitsuhiko]] notices that the gate is open, suggesting someone had stolen Doyle and escaped. Conan rejects the theory, stating that a dognapper would not take the time to burn Doyle's collar in the furnace and leave traces of their escape—insinuating that the culprit must be one of Kanou's guests. Toshibayashi notices Hasuki's shoes by yard door. Believing she wanted to avoid walking on the dirt without her shoes, she accuses Hasuki of training Christie to transport her shoes from the [[Wikipedia: Genkan\|genkan]] to the yard. In any case, Conan suggests they resume their efforts to find Doyle. He pulls Agasa aside and warns him that the culprit may possess a knife, seen from the clean cut made on the collar. <br>[[File:CH291_ArthurAndChristie.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|The group finds Arthur distracted.]]
	The Detective Boys begin their search by employing Arthur's nose. Kanou brings Doyle's sleeping cushion for Arthur to sniff; the dog immediately rushes out of the room and down the hall. Arthur returns with Doyle's blue zabuton. Conan realizes that Arthur has found an additional blue zabuton, as there were only two when they had previously entered the room. [[Genta]] attempts another scent-guided search, which has Arthur sprinting out of the house. The group gains hope, only to find Arthur licking Christie in the yard.<br>		The Detective Boys begin their search by employing Arthur's nose. Kanou brings Doyle's sleeping cushion for Arthur to sniff; the dog immediately rushes out of the room and down the hall. Arthur returns with Doyle's blue zabuton. Conan realizes that Arthur has found an additional blue zabuton, as there were only two when they had previously entered the room. [[Genta Kojima\|Genta]] attempts another scent-guided search, which has Arthur sprinting out of the house. The group gains hope, only to find Arthur licking Christie in the yard.<br>
	At another dead-end, Conan asks if Doyle has any favorite hiding spots. Kanou answers that he does not, but recalls Arthur often hiding under his bed, adding that he would have to scold him for tearing up the furniture when Doyle was a pup. [[Ayumi]] expresses her sympathy for Doyle, which prompts Haibara to utter another defeatist phrase. Conan approaches her and rebukes her, assuring her that the [[Black Organization]] member aboard the bus is unaware of her identity. Haibara asks how he can be so sure; Conan responds that as a detective, he can detect the presence of murderous intent—though admits he obviously cannot trace its source. <br>[[File:CH291_Conan'sSense.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Just like Haibara, Conan claims to also have a "sixth sense."]]		At another dead-end, Conan asks if Doyle has any favorite hiding spots. Kanou answers that he does not, but recalls Arthur often hiding under his bed, adding that he would have to scold him for tearing up the furniture when Doyle was a pup. [[Ayumi Yoshida\|Ayumi]] expresses her sympathy for Doyle, which prompts Haibara to utter another defeatist phrase. Conan approaches her and rebukes her, assuring her that the [[Black Organization]] member aboard the bus is unaware of her identity. Haibara asks how he can be so sure; Conan responds that as a detective, he can detect the presence of murderous intent—though admits he obviously cannot trace its source. <br>[[File:CH291_Conan'sSense.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Just like Haibara, Conan claims to also have a "sixth sense."]]
	Sometime later, Conan finishes recounting details. He asks Kanou when his guests intend to take their chosen items home. The man says that Tsunashima will take his clock tomorrow, Hasuki will receive the stereo in ten days, and Toshibayashi will likely take her vase home today. Conan then rushes for the vase but fails to find Doyle inside. Still, after Mitsuhiko points out that the clock is five minutes late, and Genta finds a cotton-like tuft on the floor, the answer reveals itself to Conan, who rushes to the furnace. He takes his tongs and pulls out [[Wikipedia: Glass wool\|glass wool]].		Sometime later, Conan finishes recounting details. He asks Kanou when his guests intend to take their chosen items home. The man says that Tsunashima will take his clock tomorrow, Hasuki will receive the stereo in ten days, and Toshibayashi will likely take her vase home today. Conan then rushes for the vase but fails to find Doyle inside. Still, after Mitsuhiko points out that the clock is five minutes late, and Genta finds a cotton-like tuft on the floor, the answer reveals itself to Conan, who rushes to the furnace. He takes his tongs and pulls out [[Wikipedia: Glass wool\|glass wool]].

Sedritsugu: /* Bus Hijacking Case */

2025-08-08T11:43:09Z

Bus Hijacking Case

Sedritsugu: /* Girl Clubbing Case */

2025-08-08T11:41:00Z

Girl Clubbing Case

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	==== File 285 - The Small Suspicion ====		==== File 285 - The Small Suspicion ====
	[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement is clouded by his past trauma.]]		[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement is clouded by his past trauma.]]
	The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]		The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran Mouri\|Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro Mouri\|Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]
	Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>		Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Juzo Megure\|Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Miwako Sato\|Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>
	Meanwhile, [[Sonoko]] asks Kogoro for the car keys, wanting to load her items in the car before going to use the bathroom. As the girl opens the car door, a [[The Criminal\|silhouette]] notices something about her, and expresses deep anger. Sonoko finds the main bathroom closed for sanitation, and is forced to head for the one on the eighth floor. <br>		Meanwhile, [[Sonoko Suzuki\|Sonoko]] asks Kogoro for the car keys, wanting to load her items in the car before going to use the bathroom. As the girl opens the car door, a [[The Criminal\|silhouette]] notices something about her, and expresses deep anger. Sonoko finds the main bathroom closed for sanitation, and is forced to head for the one on the eighth floor. <br>
	Back at the parking lot, the police move Aizawa's body, but drop one of her shoes in the process. An officer comments on how the shoe does not fit her feet, which causes to Conan notice something odd about her choice of footwear. The boy deduces the likely culprit, but finds them missing from the scene. Nearing the department store's closing time, the lights turn off, leaving Sonoko in the darkness. Behind her, the culprit ominously approaches, wielding their signature dented metal bat.		Back at the parking lot, the police move Aizawa's body, but drop one of her shoes in the process. An officer comments on how the shoe does not fit her feet, which causes to Conan notice something odd about her choice of footwear. The boy deduces the likely culprit, but finds them missing from the scene. Nearing the department store's closing time, the lights turn off, leaving Sonoko in the darkness. Behind her, the culprit ominously approaches, wielding their signature dented metal bat.

Sedritsugu: /* File 289 - Concealed Beneath the Truth */

2025-08-07T14:49:12Z

File 289 - Concealed Beneath the Truth

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	Conan sits quietly in his seat, confident that '''Miharu Tomino''' is the third accomplice. He realized that whenever a passenger acted in a fishy manner, she would burst the bubble gum and use her fingers to get it off her face. This process would allow her to point at the suspicious passenger, and her partners will see this by looking at the rear-view mirror. He also deduces that once the three robbers (dressed as normal passengers) are off the bus, they will detonate the bombs inside the ski bags to kill everyone inside. They will then pretend that they are the three freed hostages and give coordinated false testimonies about an altercation between the two hijackers and the passengers which resulted in the bus's accidental detonation. By ensuring that the costume exchange occurs inside a tunnel, the darkness will mask their identity swap. Additionally, the police will be misled to think that Akai and Araide are the actual hijackers, allowing the trio of hijackers to vanish into thin air.<br>		Conan sits quietly in his seat, confident that '''Miharu Tomino''' is the third accomplice. He realized that whenever a passenger acted in a fishy manner, she would burst the bubble gum and use her fingers to get it off her face. This process would allow her to point at the suspicious passenger, and her partners will see this by looking at the rear-view mirror. He also deduces that once the three robbers (dressed as normal passengers) are off the bus, they will detonate the bombs inside the ski bags to kill everyone inside. They will then pretend that they are the three freed hostages and give coordinated false testimonies about an altercation between the two hijackers and the passengers which resulted in the bus's accidental detonation. By ensuring that the costume exchange occurs inside a tunnel, the darkness will mask their identity swap. Additionally, the police will be misled to think that Akai and Araide are the actual hijackers, allowing the trio of hijackers to vanish into thin air.<br>
	</spoiler>		</spoiler>
	[[File:CH289_ASMAWW1.png\|thumb\|left\|~~200px~~\|Jodie tells the hijacker that "a secret makes a woman woman."]][[File:CH289_ConanHaibaraEscape.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|A "[[Wikipedia: James Bond\|James Bond]]-like" escape.]][[File:CH289_ShuichiAkai.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Shuichi Akai reports that his target did not appear.]]		[[File:CH289_ASMAWW1.png\|thumb\|left\|225px\|Jodie tells the hijacker that "a secret makes a woman woman."]][[File:CH289_ConanHaibaraEscape.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|A "[[Wikipedia: James Bond\|James Bond]]-like" escape.]][[File:CH289_ShuichiAkai.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Shuichi Akai reports that his target did not appear.]]
	Conan notes that the hijackers' plan has a flaw: while inside the tunnel, the hijackers' vision is also impaired. He uses the Detective Badges to instruct [[Ayumi]], [[Mitsuhiko]], [[Genta]] and Agasa to write the word “STOP” on the ski bag near them using Jodie’s lipstick. Once the bus exists the tunnel and begins to accelerate per the hijacker's orders, Conan and Agasa hold up the bomb-filled bag, catching the hijackers' attention. The bomb in the bag acts as a deterrent long enough for Conan to order the driver to view the rear-view mirror. Seeing the message, "STOP," the driver slams on the breaks, causing the hijackers to tumble to the floor. As they struggle to get up, one hijacker is tranquilized by Conan, the third accomplice is pinned by Araide per Conan's orders, and Jodie neutralizes the last hijacker. He tries to fight back by using his gun, but finds it no longer works. Jodie, collected and seemingly jubilant, tells him that when she tripped him, she locked the gun hammer so that it would not fire. The hijacker is shocked by her and asks who she is; Jodie responds that “a secret makes a woman woman." Meanwhile, the third accomplice shouts that their fall had triggered the bomb's countdown, and that the bus is going to explode in less than thirty seconds. <br>		Conan notes that the hijackers' plan has a flaw: while inside the tunnel, the hijackers' vision is also impaired. He uses the Detective Badges to instruct [[Ayumi]], [[Mitsuhiko]], [[Genta]] and Agasa to write the word “STOP” on the ski bag near them using Jodie’s lipstick. Once the bus exists the tunnel and begins to accelerate per the hijacker's orders, Conan and Agasa hold up the bomb-filled bag, catching the hijackers' attention. The bomb in the bag acts as a deterrent long enough for Conan to order the driver to view the rear-view mirror. Seeing the message, "STOP," the driver slams on the breaks, causing the hijackers to tumble to the floor. As they struggle to get up, one hijacker is tranquilized by Conan, the third accomplice is pinned by Araide per Conan's orders, and Jodie neutralizes the last hijacker. He tries to fight back by using his gun, but finds it no longer works. Jodie, collected and seemingly jubilant, tells him that when she tripped him, she locked the gun hammer so that it would not fire. The hijacker is shocked by her and asks who she is; Jodie responds that “a secret makes a woman woman." Meanwhile, the third accomplice shouts that their fall had triggered the bomb's countdown, and that the bus is going to explode in less than thirty seconds. <br>
	Everyone rushes towards the exits, confusing the police who were gathering outside. But they soon grasp the gravity of the situation, and disperse to help the evacuating passengers or to stop the cars on the highway from approaching the bus. As the Detective Boys join the evacuation, Ayumi notices that Haibara is missing. <br>		Everyone rushes towards the exits, confusing the police who were gathering outside. But they soon grasp the gravity of the situation, and disperse to help the evacuating passengers or to stop the cars on the highway from approaching the bus. As the Detective Boys join the evacuation, Ayumi notices that Haibara is missing. <br>

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File 286 - An Unexpected Motive

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	[[File:CH286_MegureMidori.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Megure's "tragic" past was not so tragic afterall.]]		[[File:CH286_MegureMidori.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Megure's "tragic" past was not so tragic afterall.]]
	Sometime later, Matsumoto, Kogoro, Ran, Sonoko, and Conan visit the police hospital to see a recovering Megure. While walking down the hallway, Matsumoto reveals details about the past case that haunts Megure. Twenty years ago, a serial killer ~~committing~~ multiple hit-and-run attacks against [[Wikipedia: Sukeban\|sukeban]] girls who wore long skirts. One day, a girl volunteered to act as the bait for a sting operation, wishing to avenge her friend who fell victim to the killer's attacks. The police refused, but with no way of stopping her from attempting to lure out the culprit, Megure was assigned to protect her. Despite having a bodyguard, the killer still attacked, ramming both Megure and the girl with his car. Although Megure managed to remember the license plate which led to the culprit's arrest, the price of victory was high. While Megure suffered an injury to his head, the girl was left in a critical state. Thus, to this day, Megure wears his fedora to cover his scar—wishing to seal the traumatic case away. Ran and Sonoko are moved by the story, assuming the girl died. However, Matsumoto is quick to correct them, saying the girl is still very much alive and became Megure's wife, [[Midori Megure]]. As if on cue, Midori approaches the group and greets Matsumoto. Learning of the girl's survival, the group's perspective on the story changes, now believing that Megure wears his fedora not to conceal his trauma, but rather to prevent people from teasing him about his marriage.<br>		Sometime later, Matsumoto, Kogoro, Ran, Sonoko, and Conan visit the police hospital to see a recovering Megure. While walking down the hallway, Matsumoto reveals details about the past case that haunts Megure. Twenty years ago, a serial killer committed multiple hit-and-run attacks against [[Wikipedia: Sukeban\|sukeban]] girls who wore long skirts. One day, a girl volunteered to act as the bait for a sting operation, wishing to avenge her friend who fell victim to the killer's attacks. The police refused, but with no way of stopping her from attempting to lure out the culprit, Megure was assigned to protect her. Despite having a bodyguard, the killer still attacked, ramming both Megure and the girl with his car. Although Megure managed to remember the license plate, which led to the culprit's arrest, the price of victory was high. While Megure suffered an injury to his head, the girl was left in a critical state. Thus, to this day, Megure wears his fedora to cover his scar—wishing to seal the traumatic case away. Ran and Sonoko are moved by the story, assuming the girl died. However, Matsumoto is quick to correct them, saying the girl is still very much alive and became Megure's wife, [[Midori Megure]]. As if on cue, Midori approaches the group and greets Matsumoto. Learning of the girl's survival, the group's perspective on the story changes, now believing that Megure wears his fedora not to conceal his trauma, but rather to prevent people from teasing him about his marriage story.<br>
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Cast

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	{{Char\|Minami Takayama\|Minami Takayama anime\|display=Minami Takayama (cameo)}}		{{Char\|Minami Takayama\|Minami Takayama anime\|display=Minami Takayama (cameo)}}
	{{Char\|display=Shiina Nagano (cameo)\|TWO-MIX\|Shiina Nagano anime}}		{{Char\|display=Shiina Nagano (cameo)\|TWO-MIX\|Shiina Nagano anime}}
	~~{{Char\|display=Mai Kuraki <br>(cameo)\|Mai Kuraki\|Mai Kuraki anime}}~~
	~~{{Char\|display=Miho Komatsu <br>(cameo)\|Miho Komatsu\|Miho Komatsu anime}}~~
	{{Char\|Shinichi Kudo\|display=Shinichi Kudo (background)}}		{{Char\|Shinichi Kudo\|display=Shinichi Kudo (background)}}
	{{Char\|Akemi Miyano\|display=Akemi Miyano (background)}}		{{Char\|Akemi Miyano\|display=Akemi Miyano (background)}}

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File 287 - The Unseen Horror

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	[[File:CH287_VermouthEmerges.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Vermouth drops the act.]][[File:CH287_Martini.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Vermouth suggests mixing a "martini" with Gin.]]		[[File:CH287_VermouthEmerges.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Vermouth drops the act.]][[File:CH287_Martini.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Vermouth suggests mixing a "martini" with Gin.]]
	[[Gin]] and [[Vodka]] are sitting together in a high-end bar where a famous female singer is giving a live performance. Gin seemingly listens to the vocals in rapt attention until he is interrupted by a waiter, who delivers two dry martinis to their table, claiming they are courtesy of the singer. Vodka happily accepts, but before he has a chance to drink, Gin snuffs his cigarette out in his glass and demands to know what the waiter is doing. When the waiter fails to answer, Gin grows aggressive, and he pins the waiter’s head onto the table and attempts to spear him with an ice pick. The point strikes a latex mask, and the waiter is revealed to be [[Vermouth]] in disguise. Gin coldly asks her whether she has found her "[[Sherry\|target]]." Vermouth answers evasively, causing Gin scoffs at her secretiveness. She then propositions Gin with an alcoholic euphemism. Gin remains unmoved, commenting somewhat dismissively that mixing black with black will yield nothing but black.<br>		[[Gin]] and [[Vodka]] are sitting together in a high-end bar where a famous female singer is giving a live performance. Gin seemingly listens to the vocals in rapt attention until he is interrupted by a waiter, who delivers two dry martinis to their table, claiming they are courtesy of the singer. Vodka happily accepts, but before he has a chance to drink, Gin snuffs his cigarette out in his glass and demands to know what the waiter is doing. When the waiter fails to answer, Gin grows aggressive, and he pins the waiter’s head onto the table and attempts to spear him with an ice pick. The point strikes a latex mask, and the waiter is revealed to be [[Vermouth]] in disguise. Gin coldly asks her whether she has found her "[[Sherry\|target]]." Vermouth answers evasively, causing Gin scoffs at her secretiveness. She then propositions Gin with an alcoholic euphemism. Gin remains unmoved, commenting somewhat dismissively that mixing black with black will yield nothing but black.<br>
	Sometime later, the [[Detective Boys]], accompanied by Professor [[Agasa]], ride a bus to a ski resort. [[Conan]] appears bored, prompting [[Haibara]] to ask whether he would be thrilled if given a rematch with the [[Black Organization]]. Conan says that they certainly are not going to be on a city bus, but a passenger dressed in black passes by, alarming Conan. Haibara tells him not to worry, because, according to her, he lacks the "smell" common amongst Organization members. Conan is not convinced, stating that she failed to identify [[Pisco]] at the [[Haido City Hotel]].<ref name="Hotel_Party_Murder_Case"> Hotel Party Murder Case (Manga: [[Volume_24#Hotel_Party_Murder_Case\|Volume 24: 238-242]])</ref> Haibara explains that she did, and that she decided to keep her mouth shut because she sensed the presence of [[Vermouth\|another member]] whose smell was significantly stronger. Suddenly, before Haibara can even finish her sentence, a shiver runs down her spine and she rushes to cover her head, imploring Conan to switch seats with her. The Detective Boys happily greet Doctor [[Araide]], who has boarded the bus with [[Jodie Starling\|Jodie Saintemillion]]. Upon seeing Conan, Jodie cordially greets him, calling him “cool kid,” while Araide clarifies that they simply work at the same [[Teitan High School\|school]], and are not on a date. ~~Then they~~ sit ~~down right~~ in front of Conan and Haibara, who remains petrified as if her soul has just been sucked out of her body.<br>[[File:CH287_HijackerThrowsConan.png\|thumb\|right\|125px\|A hijacker catches Conan with his gadget.]]		Sometime later, the [[Detective Boys]], accompanied by Professor [[Agasa]], ride a bus to a ski resort. [[Conan]] appears bored, prompting [[Haibara]] to ask whether he would be thrilled if given a rematch with the [[Black Organization]]. Conan says that they certainly are not going to be on a city bus, but a passenger dressed in black passes by, alarming Conan. Haibara tells him not to worry, because, according to her, he lacks the "smell" common amongst Organization members. Conan is not convinced, stating that she failed to identify [[Pisco]] at the [[Haido City Hotel]].<ref name="Hotel_Party_Murder_Case"> Hotel Party Murder Case (Manga: [[Volume_24#Hotel_Party_Murder_Case\|Volume 24: 238-242]])</ref> Haibara explains that she did, and that she decided to keep her mouth shut because she sensed the presence of [[Vermouth\|another member]] whose smell was significantly stronger. Suddenly, before Haibara can even finish her sentence, a shiver runs down her spine and she rushes to cover her head, imploring Conan to switch seats with her. The Detective Boys happily greet Doctor [[Araide]], who has boarded the bus with [[Jodie Starling\|Jodie Saintemillion]]. Upon seeing Conan, Jodie cordially greets him, calling him “cool kid,” while Araide clarifies that they simply work at the same [[Teitan High School\|school]], and are not on a date. They then sit directly in front of Conan and Haibara, who remains petrified as if her soul has just been sucked out of her body.<br>[[File:CH287_HijackerThrowsConan.png\|thumb\|right\|125px\|A hijacker catches Conan with his gadget.]]
	Haibara feels another jolt in her body as a [[Shuichi Akai\|man wearing a beanie and a mask]] passes by, taking a seat in the back row. His arrival is followed by two men in skiing suits. But it is soon clear that they are not skiers, as they immediately draw their guns and shoot at the ceiling, forcing the driver to make a call to his bus company and to not stop the bus from this point on. They also force the passengers to hand in their cell phones. The passengers comply in fear. Once the bus company picks up the driver's call, one of the hijackers takes over the phone and instructs them to relay the following demand to the police: release Kunio Yashima, a jewelry broker/robber who was arrested a month ago and is presently serving a sentence. From this, Conan is able to determine immediately that the hijackers are two of Yashima's accomplices, and that they want Yashima out of prison so that he can reveal where he hid the robbed jewelry.<br>		Haibara feels another jolt in her body as a [[Shuichi Akai\|man wearing a beanie and a mask]] passes by, taking a seat in the back row. His arrival is followed by two men in skiing suits. But it is soon clear that they are not skiers, as they immediately draw their guns and shoot at the ceiling, forcing the driver to make a call to his bus company and to not stop the bus from this point on. They also force the passengers to hand in their cell phones. The passengers comply in fear. Once the bus company picks up the driver's call, one of the hijackers takes over the phone and instructs them to relay the following demand to the police: release Kunio Yashima, a jewelry broker/robber who was arrested a month ago and is presently serving a sentence. From this, Conan is able to determine immediately that the hijackers are two of Yashima's accomplices, and that they want Yashima out of prison so that he can reveal where he hid the robbed jewelry.<br>
	One of the hijackers goes to the back seats to collect cell phones from three passengers: the masked man in the beanie, [[Shuichi Akai]], who does not carry a phone; the man in black, Yasuhiko Machida, who wears a hearing aid; and a woman chewing gum named Miharu Tomino, who is given a warning shot for her impudent behavior. On the walk back to the front, the hijacker trips on Jodie’s extended leg. She pretends it was an accident and rushes to the hijacker to apologize in English. The hijacker, confused by the foreign language, simply tells her to return to her seat.<br>		One of the hijackers goes to the back seats to collect cell phones from three passengers: the masked man in the beanie, [[Shuichi Akai]], who does not carry a phone; the man in black, Yasuhiko Machida, who wears a hearing aid; and a woman chewing gum named Miharu Tomino, who is given a warning shot for her impudent behavior. On the walk back to the front, the hijacker trips on Jodie’s extended leg. She pretends it was an accident and rushes to the hijacker to apologize in English. The hijacker, confused by the foreign language, simply tells her to return to her seat.<br>

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	==== File 285 - The Small Suspicion ====		==== File 285 - The Small Suspicion ====
	[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement ~~to be~~ clouded by his past trauma.]]		[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement is clouded by his past trauma.]]
	The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]		The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]
	Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>		Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>

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	[[File:CH287_HaibaraAntoinette.png\|thumb\|right\|275px\|Haibara likens herself to [[Wikipedia: Marie Antoinette\|Marie Antoinette]], wishing for a dog who would follow her decapitated body into the [[Wikipedia: Seine\|Seine]] river.]][[File:CH287_DoyleBurned.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Conan finds Doyle's collar in the burning furnace.]]		[[File:CH287_HaibaraAntoinette.png\|thumb\|right\|275px\|Haibara likens herself to [[Wikipedia: Marie Antoinette\|Marie Antoinette]], wishing for a dog who would follow her decapitated body into the [[Wikipedia: Seine\|Seine]] river.]][[File:CH287_DoyleBurned.png\|thumb\|right\|225px\|Conan finds Doyle's collar in the burning furnace.]]
	The [[Detective Boys]] play with a male [[Wikipedia: Shiba Inu\|Shiba Inu]] named Arthur (derived from [[Wikipedia: Arthur Conan Doyle\|Arthur Conan Doyle]]), while the dog's owner, Teruya Kanou, greets [[Agasa]], who is his father's friend. Agasa brings [[Haibara]] with him, who is still psychologically recovering from her experiences during the bus hijacking.<ref name="Bus_Hijacking_Case">Bus Hijacking Case (Manga: [[Volume_29#Bus_Hijacking_Case\|Volume 29: 287-289]])</ref> Arthur suddenly becomes uncharacteristically aggressive towards Agasa and Haibara, requiring Kanou to calm him. [[Conan]] correctly surmises that the two had recently encountered a larger dog, sparking the animal's defense mechanism against external threats. Haibara gloomily comments that the dog would be right to consider her a threat, causing her friends to worry. The group is joined by fellow dog-lover, Yoshio Tsunashima, as they enter the house to recieve Kanou's antiques.<br>		The [[Detective Boys]] play with a male [[Wikipedia: Shiba Inu\|Shiba Inu]] named Arthur (derived from [[Wikipedia: Arthur Conan Doyle\|Arthur Conan Doyle]]), while the dog's owner, Teruya Kanou, greets [[Hiroshi Agasa\|Agasa]], who is his father's friend. Agasa brings [[Ai Haibara\|Haibara]] with him, who is still psychologically recovering from her experiences during the bus hijacking.<ref name="Bus_Hijacking_Case">Bus Hijacking Case (Manga: [[Volume_29#Bus_Hijacking_Case\|Volume 29: 287-289]])</ref> Arthur suddenly becomes uncharacteristically aggressive towards Agasa and Haibara, requiring Kanou to calm him. [[Conan Edogawa\|Conan]] correctly surmises that the two had recently encountered a larger dog, sparking the animal's defense mechanism against external threats. Haibara gloomily comments that the dog would be right to consider her a threat, causing her friends to worry. The group is joined by fellow dog-lover, Yoshio Tsunashima, as they enter the house to recieve Kanou's antiques.<br>
	Kanou explains that he is giving away much of the house's contents before he moves to [[Wikipedia: London\|London]]. He adds that he intends to bring Arthur with him, but leave his second dog, a Papillon named Doyle (also derived from Arthur Conan Doyle), with his parents. Tsunashima says that Doyle once won a dog pageant, and is likely worth one million yen. Another dog lover, Aki Toshibayashi confirms his appraisal, coldly stating that she claims Kanou's vase before stepping back outside. While Kanou comments on how the woman's personality has changed as of late, Tsunashima is reminded of an errand and hands Doyle to Haibara. The girl shares a grim sentiment while bonding with the dog, leading Agasa to inform Conan about her recent oddities. Despite [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] confirming that there were no "suspicious" individuals amongst the hijacked bus' passengers, Haibara remains terrified of the outside. <br>		Kanou explains that he is giving away much of the house's contents before he moves to [[Wikipedia: London\|London]]. He adds that he intends to bring Arthur with him, but leave his second dog, a Papillon named Doyle (also derived from Arthur Conan Doyle), with his parents. Tsunashima says that Doyle once won a dog pageant, and is likely worth one million yen. Another dog lover, Aki Toshibayashi confirms his appraisal, coldly stating that she claims Kanou's vase before stepping back outside. While Kanou comments on how the woman's personality has changed as of late, Tsunashima is reminded of an errand and hands Doyle to Haibara. The girl shares a grim sentiment while bonding with the dog, leading Agasa to inform Conan about her recent oddities. Despite [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] confirming that there were no "suspicious" individuals amongst the hijacked bus' passengers, Haibara remains terrified of the outside. <br>
	Arthur bursts into the room and pulls Kanou into the hallway where Shino Hasuki and her female Shetland Shepard named Christie (derived from [[Wikipedia: Agatha Christie\|Agatha Christie]]) patiently wait. The two dogs rush outside to play together while Hasuki claims Kanou's stereo. The clock strikes 12:00, causing Doyle to jump from Haibara's arms and scamper off. Kanou explains that Doyle is used to receiving cheese at 12:00 in front of his grandfather's [[Wikipedia: Butsudan\|butsudan]]. He adds that Doyle will patiently wait while sitting atop his favorite blue [[Wikipedia: Zabuton\|zabuton]]. <br>		Arthur bursts into the room and pulls Kanou into the hallway where Shino Hasuki and her female Shetland Shepard named Christie (derived from [[Wikipedia: Agatha Christie\|Agatha Christie]]) patiently wait. The two dogs rush outside to play together while Hasuki claims Kanou's stereo. The clock strikes 12:00, causing Doyle to jump from Haibara's arms and scamper off. Kanou explains that Doyle is used to receiving cheese at 12:00 in front of his grandfather's [[Wikipedia: Butsudan\|butsudan]]. He adds that Doyle will patiently wait while sitting atop his favorite blue [[Wikipedia: Zabuton\|zabuton]]. <br>
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	==== File 291 - A Tiny Trace ====		==== File 291 - A Tiny Trace ====
	Conan reassures Kanou that Doyle has not perished in the furnace as his remains are not inside. [[Mitsuhiko]] notices that the gate is open, suggesting someone had stolen Doyle and escaped. Conan rejects the theory, stating that a dognapper would not take the time to burn Doyle's collar in the furnace and leave traces of their escape—insinuating that the culprit must be one of Kanou's guests. Toshibayashi notices Hasuki's shoes by yard door. Believing she wanted to avoid walking on the dirt without her shoes, she accuses Hasuki of training Christie to transport her shoes from the [[Wikipedia: Genkan\|genkan]] to the yard. In any case, Conan suggests they resume their efforts to find Doyle. He pulls Agasa aside and warns him that the culprit may possess a knife, seen from the clean cut made on the collar. <br>[[File:CH291_ArthurAndChristie.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|The group finds Arthur distracted.]]		Conan reassures Kanou that Doyle has not perished in the furnace as his remains are not inside. [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya\|Mitsuhiko]] notices that the gate is open, suggesting someone had stolen Doyle and escaped. Conan rejects the theory, stating that a dognapper would not take the time to burn Doyle's collar in the furnace and leave traces of their escape—insinuating that the culprit must be one of Kanou's guests. Toshibayashi notices Hasuki's shoes by yard door. Believing she wanted to avoid walking on the dirt without her shoes, she accuses Hasuki of training Christie to transport her shoes from the [[Wikipedia: Genkan\|genkan]] to the yard. In any case, Conan suggests they resume their efforts to find Doyle. He pulls Agasa aside and warns him that the culprit may possess a knife, seen from the clean cut made on the collar. <br>[[File:CH291_ArthurAndChristie.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|The group finds Arthur distracted.]]
	The Detective Boys begin their search by employing Arthur's nose. Kanou brings Doyle's sleeping cushion for Arthur to sniff; the dog immediately rushes out of the room and down the hall. Arthur returns with Doyle's blue zabuton. Conan realizes that Arthur has found an additional blue zabuton, as there were only two when they had previously entered the room. [[Genta]] attempts another scent-guided search, which has Arthur sprinting out of the house. The group gains hope, only to find Arthur licking Christie in the yard.<br>		The Detective Boys begin their search by employing Arthur's nose. Kanou brings Doyle's sleeping cushion for Arthur to sniff; the dog immediately rushes out of the room and down the hall. Arthur returns with Doyle's blue zabuton. Conan realizes that Arthur has found an additional blue zabuton, as there were only two when they had previously entered the room. [[Genta Kojima\|Genta]] attempts another scent-guided search, which has Arthur sprinting out of the house. The group gains hope, only to find Arthur licking Christie in the yard.<br>
	At another dead-end, Conan asks if Doyle has any favorite hiding spots. Kanou answers that he does not, but recalls Arthur often hiding under his bed, adding that he would have to scold him for tearing up the furniture when Doyle was a pup. [[Ayumi]] expresses her sympathy for Doyle, which prompts Haibara to utter another defeatist phrase. Conan approaches her and rebukes her, assuring her that the [[Black Organization]] member aboard the bus is unaware of her identity. Haibara asks how he can be so sure; Conan responds that as a detective, he can detect the presence of murderous intent—though admits he obviously cannot trace its source. <br>[[File:CH291_Conan'sSense.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Just like Haibara, Conan claims to also have a "sixth sense."]]		At another dead-end, Conan asks if Doyle has any favorite hiding spots. Kanou answers that he does not, but recalls Arthur often hiding under his bed, adding that he would have to scold him for tearing up the furniture when Doyle was a pup. [[Ayumi Yoshida\|Ayumi]] expresses her sympathy for Doyle, which prompts Haibara to utter another defeatist phrase. Conan approaches her and rebukes her, assuring her that the [[Black Organization]] member aboard the bus is unaware of her identity. Haibara asks how he can be so sure; Conan responds that as a detective, he can detect the presence of murderous intent—though admits he obviously cannot trace its source. <br>[[File:CH291_Conan'sSense.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Just like Haibara, Conan claims to also have a "sixth sense."]]
	Sometime later, Conan finishes recounting details. He asks Kanou when his guests intend to take their chosen items home. The man says that Tsunashima will take his clock tomorrow, Hasuki will receive the stereo in ten days, and Toshibayashi will likely take her vase home today. Conan then rushes for the vase but fails to find Doyle inside. Still, after Mitsuhiko points out that the clock is five minutes late, and Genta finds a cotton-like tuft on the floor, the answer reveals itself to Conan, who rushes to the furnace. He takes his tongs and pulls out [[Wikipedia: Glass wool\|glass wool]].		Sometime later, Conan finishes recounting details. He asks Kanou when his guests intend to take their chosen items home. The man says that Tsunashima will take his clock tomorrow, Hasuki will receive the stereo in ten days, and Toshibayashi will likely take her vase home today. Conan then rushes for the vase but fails to find Doyle inside. Still, after Mitsuhiko points out that the clock is five minutes late, and Genta finds a cotton-like tuft on the floor, the answer reveals itself to Conan, who rushes to the furnace. He takes his tongs and pulls out [[Wikipedia: Glass wool\|glass wool]].

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	[[File:CH287_VermouthEmerges.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Vermouth drops the act.]][[File:CH287_Martini.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Vermouth suggests mixing a "martini" with Gin.]]		[[File:CH287_VermouthEmerges.png\|thumb\|left\|125px\|Vermouth drops the act.]][[File:CH287_Martini.png\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Vermouth suggests mixing a "martini" with Gin.]]
	[[Gin]] and [[Vodka]] are sitting together in a high-end bar where a famous female singer is giving a live performance. Gin seemingly listens to the vocals in rapt attention until he is interrupted by a waiter, who delivers two dry martinis to their table, claiming they are courtesy of the singer. Vodka happily accepts, but before he has a chance to drink, Gin snuffs his cigarette out in his glass and demands to know what the waiter is doing. When the waiter fails to answer, Gin grows aggressive, and he pins the waiter’s head onto the table and attempts to spear him with an ice pick. The point strikes a latex mask, and the waiter is revealed to be [[Vermouth]] in disguise. Gin coldly asks her whether she has found her "[[Sherry\|target]]." Vermouth answers evasively, causing Gin scoffs at her secretiveness. She then propositions Gin with an alcoholic euphemism. Gin remains unmoved, commenting somewhat dismissively that mixing black with black will yield nothing but black.<br>		[[Gin]] and [[Vodka]] are sitting together in a high-end bar where a famous female singer is giving a live performance. Gin seemingly listens to the vocals in rapt attention until he is interrupted by a waiter, who delivers two dry martinis to their table, claiming they are courtesy of the singer. Vodka happily accepts, but before he has a chance to drink, Gin snuffs his cigarette out in his glass and demands to know what the waiter is doing. When the waiter fails to answer, Gin grows aggressive, and he pins the waiter’s head onto the table and attempts to spear him with an ice pick. The point strikes a latex mask, and the waiter is revealed to be [[Vermouth]] in disguise. Gin coldly asks her whether she has found her "[[Sherry\|target]]." Vermouth answers evasively, causing Gin scoffs at her secretiveness. She then propositions Gin with an alcoholic euphemism. Gin remains unmoved, commenting somewhat dismissively that mixing black with black will yield nothing but black.<br>
	Sometime later, the [[Detective Boys]], accompanied by Professor [[Agasa]], ride a bus to a ski resort. [[Conan]] appears bored, prompting [[Haibara]] to ask whether he would be thrilled if given a rematch with the [[Black Organization]]. Conan says that they certainly are not going to be on a city bus, but a passenger dressed in black passes by, alarming Conan. Haibara tells him not to worry, because, according to her, he lacks the "smell" common amongst Organization members. Conan is not convinced, stating that she failed to identify [[Pisco]] at the [[Haido City Hotel]].<ref name="Hotel_Party_Murder_Case"> Hotel Party Murder Case (Manga: [[Volume_24#Hotel_Party_Murder_Case\|Volume 24: 238-242]])</ref> Haibara explains that she did, and that she decided to keep her mouth shut because she sensed the presence of [[Vermouth\|another member]] whose smell was significantly stronger. Suddenly, before Haibara can even finish her sentence, a shiver runs down her spine and she rushes to cover her head, imploring Conan to switch seats with her. The Detective Boys happily greet Doctor [[Araide]], who has boarded the bus with [[Jodie Starling\|Jodie Saintemillion]]. Upon seeing Conan, Jodie cordially greets him, calling him “cool kid,” while Araide clarifies that they simply work at the same [[Teitan High School\|school]], and are not on a date. ~~Then they~~ sit ~~down right~~ in front of Conan and Haibara, who remains petrified as if her soul has just been sucked out of her body.<br>[[File:CH287_HijackerThrowsConan.png\|thumb\|right\|125px\|A hijacker catches Conan with his gadget.]]		Sometime later, the [[Detective Boys]], accompanied by Professor [[Agasa]], ride a bus to a ski resort. [[Conan]] appears bored, prompting [[Haibara]] to ask whether he would be thrilled if given a rematch with the [[Black Organization]]. Conan says that they certainly are not going to be on a city bus, but a passenger dressed in black passes by, alarming Conan. Haibara tells him not to worry, because, according to her, he lacks the "smell" common amongst Organization members. Conan is not convinced, stating that she failed to identify [[Pisco]] at the [[Haido City Hotel]].<ref name="Hotel_Party_Murder_Case"> Hotel Party Murder Case (Manga: [[Volume_24#Hotel_Party_Murder_Case\|Volume 24: 238-242]])</ref> Haibara explains that she did, and that she decided to keep her mouth shut because she sensed the presence of [[Vermouth\|another member]] whose smell was significantly stronger. Suddenly, before Haibara can even finish her sentence, a shiver runs down her spine and she rushes to cover her head, imploring Conan to switch seats with her. The Detective Boys happily greet Doctor [[Araide]], who has boarded the bus with [[Jodie Starling\|Jodie Saintemillion]]. Upon seeing Conan, Jodie cordially greets him, calling him “cool kid,” while Araide clarifies that they simply work at the same [[Teitan High School\|school]], and are not on a date. They then sit directly in front of Conan and Haibara, who remains petrified as if her soul has just been sucked out of her body.<br>[[File:CH287_HijackerThrowsConan.png\|thumb\|right\|125px\|A hijacker catches Conan with his gadget.]]
	Haibara feels another jolt in her body as a [[Shuichi Akai\|man wearing a beanie and a mask]] passes by, taking a seat in the back row. His arrival is followed by two men in skiing suits. But it is soon clear that they are not skiers, as they immediately draw their guns and shoot at the ceiling, forcing the driver to make a call to his bus company and to not stop the bus from this point on. They also force the passengers to hand in their cell phones. The passengers comply in fear. Once the bus company picks up the driver's call, one of the hijackers takes over the phone and instructs them to relay the following demand to the police: release Kunio Yashima, a jewelry broker/robber who was arrested a month ago and is presently serving a sentence. From this, Conan is able to determine immediately that the hijackers are two of Yashima's accomplices, and that they want Yashima out of prison so that he can reveal where he hid the robbed jewelry.<br>		Haibara feels another jolt in her body as a [[Shuichi Akai\|man wearing a beanie and a mask]] passes by, taking a seat in the back row. His arrival is followed by two men in skiing suits. But it is soon clear that they are not skiers, as they immediately draw their guns and shoot at the ceiling, forcing the driver to make a call to his bus company and to not stop the bus from this point on. They also force the passengers to hand in their cell phones. The passengers comply in fear. Once the bus company picks up the driver's call, one of the hijackers takes over the phone and instructs them to relay the following demand to the police: release Kunio Yashima, a jewelry broker/robber who was arrested a month ago and is presently serving a sentence. From this, Conan is able to determine immediately that the hijackers are two of Yashima's accomplices, and that they want Yashima out of prison so that he can reveal where he hid the robbed jewelry.<br>
	One of the hijackers goes to the back seats to collect cell phones from three passengers: the masked man in the beanie, [[Shuichi Akai]], who does not carry a phone; the man in black, Yasuhiko Machida, who wears a hearing aid; and a woman chewing gum named Miharu Tomino, who is given a warning shot for her impudent behavior. On the walk back to the front, the hijacker trips on Jodie’s extended leg. She pretends it was an accident and rushes to the hijacker to apologize in English. The hijacker, confused by the foreign language, simply tells her to return to her seat.<br>		One of the hijackers goes to the back seats to collect cell phones from three passengers: the masked man in the beanie, [[Shuichi Akai]], who does not carry a phone; the man in black, Yasuhiko Machida, who wears a hearing aid; and a woman chewing gum named Miharu Tomino, who is given a warning shot for her impudent behavior. On the walk back to the front, the hijacker trips on Jodie’s extended leg. She pretends it was an accident and rushes to the hijacker to apologize in English. The hijacker, confused by the foreign language, simply tells her to return to her seat.<br>

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	[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement ~~to be~~ clouded by his past trauma.]]		[[File:CH285_MatsumotoAndMegure.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Matsumoto suspects Megure's judgement is clouded by his past trauma.]]
	The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]		The police identify the victim as Tae Aizawa, her boyfriend as Noriyuki Shirokawa, and Noriyuki's friend as Yuri Konno. [[Ran]] says that the only person she passed before seeing the body was a security guard, named Yoshio Sadakane, who says he left his post to use the bathroom. Noriyuki's father, Haruyoshi Shirakawa, who is the owner of the [[Haido Department Store\|department store]], appears and lightly accuses Sadakane of being the killer, stating that the guard had worked at a rival department store recently, and thus committed the murder to taint his store's reputation. Before stepping away, he coldly tells his son to look for a new girlfriend, one who is not "tarnished" like Aizawa. [[Kogoro]] asks Konno about what the man was implying, and she replies that one year ago, Aizawa had accidentally run over a child who was playing in the parking lot, resulting in the boy's death.<br>[[File:CH285_AttackerApproaches.png\|thumb\|right\|175px\|The attacker closes in on their next victim.]]
	Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>		Based on past victims' claims stating that the attacker is roughly 150cm in height, the [[Megure]] begins to suspect Haruyoshi Shirakawa as the culprit. [[Conan]] asks how the victims knew their attacker's height; [[Sato]] and [[Wataru Takagi\|Takagi]] explain that the victims noticed the attacker was roughly equal in height to themselves—who are 151-153cm tall. Conan examines the photographs of the previous three victims and comments that the second victim, Hitomi Endo, is not dressed for the cold weather. He theorizes that she only momentarily exited a warm environment to use the public bathroom—the warm environment likely being a car. Megure realizes that if Conan is correct, the past three victims were all attacked upon exiting a car. He order Takagi to reach out to the Endo for confirmation. [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]] then appears from the crowd and says their presence is spawning rumors of a cold-blooded killer on the loose, and suggests they reopen their investigation tomorrow. Sato agrees, offering to once again coordinate a [[Wikipedia: Sting operation\|sting operation]]. Megure barks at her, saying he will not tolerate another such operation. Seeing his subordinate's intransigence, Matsumoto questions Megure if he is still burdened by a case from the past. <br>