Due to Morio Anzai's sudden departure, the morning filming schedule had to be temporarily halted. He didn't return until the afternoon, looking gloomy.
"Nachi-san, come here for a moment."
After Morio Anzai shouted at Shingo Nachi, he walked into the woods.
Shingo Nachi was stunned, but he followed him. A short while later, however, the sound of an intense quarrel drifted out from the woods.
The people packing up were stunned.
Conan ran quickly into the woods.
"Conan!"
Ran chased after him hurriedly.
Although there was no filming in the afternoon, a meeting was held, and it hadn't ended until just now. Yoko Okino finally had time to change her clothes.
Yoko Okino came out of the changing room and walked over to Heiji, her expression apologetic.
"Heiji, sorry. I didn't know it would turn out like this."
Heiji smiled faintly, glancing toward the woods. "It's fine. Being too gentle with that kind of person is useless."
"What if he really calls the police?" Yoko Okino was still a bit worried.
Heiji didn't speak; he just smiled faintly.
The sky gradually darkened.
Inside the rustic hotel, the crew was drinking heartily.
"Mouri-san, thank you so much. If not for you, the famous detective, this filming wouldn't have gone so smoothly." Director Muneo Tondabayashi laughed heartily, his face red from alcohol.
"With me, the famous detective Kogoro Mouri here, this kind of thing is a trivial matter, a trivial matter! Wahahaha!" Kogoro Mouri stuck out his tongue and laughed, looking proud.
"Heiji, try this sake. I heard it was brewed by the landlady herself."
Yoko Okino poured a cup of sake for Heiji.
"Thanks." Heiji took the cup and drank slowly, frowning. It's strong... has a real kick to it.
[No way, is Yoko-neechan really together with Heiji?]
Ran had been secretly observing the two. Seeing their demeanor and expressions, she was a bit worried. If it's true, what about Kazuha and Sonoko?
[Heh, Hattori, this guy...]
Conan was also speechless.
"Yoko, I'm going out for a walk."
Heiji had no interest in this socializing at all; he stood up and walked out directly.
Yoko Okino felt anxious, glanced at the others, and immediately ran back to her room. In a short while, she had changed her clothes.
"I'll go find Heiji."
After speaking, she jogged out.
Just like that, the relationship between the two was misunderstood even more.
"Miss Yoko..."
Kogoro Mouri looked sorrowful, downing the alcohol in his glass abruptly.
Morio Anzai sneered. You guys will suffer tomorrow.
"Agagaga..."
Suddenly, a creepy sound rang out, and everyone in the room instantly quieted down.
"Ah, sorry, that's my watch alarm. Bought it in America last month."
Morio Anzai raised the skull watch on his wrist, laughing proudly.
[What an annoying guy.]
Seeing no reaction, Morio Anzai curled his lip. "Tch, I'm leaving first."
Taeko Mamegaki, sitting not far away, trembled, but continued to eat calmly.
After coming out, Heiji put his hands in his pockets, walking quietly down the pitch-black street.
In a countryside place like this, there were no streetlights by the road.
"Heiji, Heiji..."
A crisp call came from behind. Yoko Okino jogged over, bringing a waft of fragrance with her.
"What did you come out for?"
Heiji looked at the panting Yoko Okino.
"I'll walk with you."
Yoko Okino calmed down, smiling brightly.
"If we do this, they might misunderstand even more."
"Let them misunderstand. Becoming Heiji's rumored girlfriend should be more interesting than being a big star."
Yoko Okino smiled mischievously.
Heiji smiled faintly and continued walking.
The night sky was beautiful. Although the stars couldn't be seen, it was less noisy than the city.
The two walked quietly down the pitch-black, uninhabited street, passing fields full of chirping insects and calling birds. As they moved forward, Yoko Okino's crisp, pleasant laughter rang out from time to time.
Before they knew it, it was already past ten at night.
"Let's go, time to head back."
The two passed below the temple.
Several police cars were parked by the roadside, lights flashing.
Yoko Okino asked curiously...
Heiji shook his head. "Has nothing to do with us. Let's go."
Judging by the number of police cars and the presence of forensics officers, a murder had obviously occurred.
A group of people ran over from nearby.
"Miss Yoko, are you okay?" Kogoro Mouri waved and shouted toward them.
"Mouri-san, why did you all come out?"
Yoko Okino looked curiously at Kogoro Mouri and the crew members behind him.
"I received a call from my daughter saying a murder happened at the temple, so I ran over."
Kogoro Mouri suddenly straightened his posture. "Next, it's time for me, the famous detective Kogoro Mouri, to make my entrance! Wahahaha!"
Heiji ignored Kogoro Mouri completely. "You guys chat; I'm going back to sleep..."
With Conan here, he couldn't be bothered to handle this kind of case.
"Heiji-niichan, you can't go. The person who died is Morio Anzai."
Conan shouted, standing on the steps.
Heiji paused, frowning. "Morio Anzai died?"
"What? The one who died is Morio Anzai?"
Kogoro Mouri rushed up quickly, his expression changing as he looked at the person lying on the ground.
"Heiji, you brat, you'd better come up for a moment."
Heiji frowned, turned, and walked up to the temple.
Morio Anzai lay on the ground, a pool of blood spreading beneath him, his jacket and hat fallen to the side.
A flash of shock passed through Yoko Okino's beautiful eyes.
"Hello, I am Officer Kamijo from Yokohama. May I ask what relationship you few have with the victim?"
An officer walked over, looking serious.
"We are from the same crew. He is Morio Anzai, our crew's photographer."
Director Muneo Tondabayashi answered.
"According to this kid's testimony, this person was very unpopular in your crew. Moreover, among the people present, two are suspected of killing the deceased."
Officer Kamijo looked at them seriously.
"How is that possible? Who said that?"
"I said it. Today, Heiji-niichan had a very serious conflict with that dead man, which could serve as a motive. There is also Nachi-san; they also had a very intense quarrel in the woods, which could also serve as a murder motive."
Ran glared at Conan angrily.
"I was with Heiji the whole time then; how could he kill someone?"
Yoko Okino explained quickly.
"Yoko-neechan, you have a scandal with Heiji-niichan. The testimony of a girlfriend cannot be used as evidence." Conan said with a serious expression.
"Is what this kid said true?"
Officer Kamijo interrupted Yoko Okino, looking seriously at the crew members.
"Mhm, Anzai-san once secretly took photos of Hattori-san dating Miss Yoko, and a very unpleasant conflict happened this morning. Moreover, Hattori-san and Miss Yoko were not with us at the time. So..."
Hearing Yuji Shimazaki's words, Officer Kamijo looked at Heiji. "Sir, it seems you have a very sufficient motive for murder. Please return to the police station to say whatever you have to say."
"Triggered C-rank mission: Host is suspected of murder and cannot participate in solving the case."
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