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Chapter 1146: Enmity from Mizuhara
"I'm Sorry!" Hiromatsu Hiroshi bowed to Wataru Takagi. "I was Lying. I did leave Home at 4:30 in the morning to go jogging!"
Wataru Takagi frowned. "Hiromatsu Brother..."
"But, if I told the truth," Hiromatsu Hiroshi helplessly Looked at Sakurada Yuu, "I'd be treated like a Criminal!"
"No wonder you had that Expression just now," Conan Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Because the Lie you made up was actually proven by Mr. Mizuhara."
Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Then Mr. Mizuhara, you Said you heard the Sound of Water from the Next Door Restroom at 4:40..."
Mizuhara Ryoji's Face stiffened a Bit, but he quickly recovered. "I Probably misheard."
"Is that so?" Conan tilted his Head and started Acting Cute. "I thought you Said that to make people Think you were in the Room at the Time."
Wataru Takagi was stunned. He Thought of the Clue from Before and Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji with a Suspicious Gaze.
"Little Child, what are you Saying?" Mizuhara Ryoji forced a Smile. "I was too sleepy at the Time and just misheard."
"Hey?" Conan continued to pretend to be a Child, with an innocent Face. "You were so sleepy that you misheard the Sound, but you still clearly remembered the Time when you set your Alarm Clock..."
Yong-an Xue-zi couldn't help but protect the Child, frowning as she Asked, "Little Child, what do you Mean? Are you Suspecting Mizuhara?"
"Officer Sakurada," Wataru Takagi Looked at Sakurada Yuu with a serious Face. "Since you Said the Reason you Suspect Hiromatsu, then let me Say my View. Initially, it was Mr. Chi-Fei-chi's Judgment. He Said Mr. Okubo's Smile was natural. When people are attacked, Especially after being hit on the Head, they Should Feel Pain or Panic Because of the attack. Judging from the Muscle on Mr. Okubo's Face, his Smile was from the Heart. In Other Words, that was indeed the Posture Mr. Okubo struck Onself, but it wasn't to Identify the Culprit, but a Will left for someone..."
"But..." Sakurada Yuu Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "That's Just Mr. Chi-Fei-chi's Own Judgment, right?"
Chi-Fei-chi Saw that the Cigarette between his fingers had burned to the End. He pressed it against the Trash Can Beside him and Said in a Calm and Confident Tone, "Since the Photo of Mr. Okubo's Corpse has already been taken, the Police can find a Psychologist to Check it out. When they See that Smiling Face, they will make the Same Judgment."
"I'll have someone Confirm it," Sakurada Yuu Nodded and Said to Wataru Takagi, "Sorry, please continue."
"That makes me Think of Mr. Mizuhara," Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "You've always had the Image of a Cool Handsome Guy in TV Dramas. What Mr. Okubo talked to you about last Night Should be about a Career Transition, right?"
Mizuhara Ryoji Nodded. "That's right."
Yong-an Xue-zi also Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Mr. Okubo wanted Mizuhara to make a Bit of a change, to Smile more when acting in TV Dramas, Because Mizuhara's Smile is really good-looking and will definitely be more popular."
"But Mr. Mizuhara doesn't Intention to make a change, does he?" Wataru Takagi continued. "Mr. Okubo is still wearing the Clothes from last Night, and there Should be a Trace of him having been to your Home. He was at your Home from late at Night until this morning. That Shouldn't be wrong, but you Don't Know about the appointment with Mr. Chi-Fei-chi today. That's Because last Night, when Mr. Okubo talked to you, you didn't listen much at all, and you didn't even remember what Mr. Okubo Said to you. That way, it can be explained."
"Mizuhara..."
Yong-an Xue-zi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji, Hoping that Mizuhara Ryoji could Say that he remembered, or Explain it.
But to her disappointment, Mizuhara Ryoji was Just Silent.
"You're not willing to make a change, but Mr. Okubo insists on you changing, and even helped you contact Work. You're Thinking that if this continues, you'll be forced to change sooner or later. So, when Mr. Okubo left your Home this morning, you Followed him out and attacked and Murdered him with a Steel Pipe from the Roadside. Just now, Hiromatsu Said he was still at Home at 4:40. In order to make others Think you were in the Apartment at the Time, you Said you heard the Sound of Water flushing in the Restroom to testify for him. However, what you didn't expect was that it was his Lie, which also led to you not having an Alibi," Wataru Takagi Said to Mizuhara Ryoji with a serious Face. "As For throwing the Weapon Under the Bridge between the Crime Scene and the Fire Department, it's Because if you leave the Crime Scene, the Direction of the Fire Department is opposite to the Direction of the Apartment where you live. You Think throwing it near the Apartment would arouse Suspicion. Due To Unease, you threw the Weapon in the opposite Direction of the Apartment..."
Conan Stared at Mizuhara Ryoji.
That's right, compared to Officer Sakurada's Analysis, Police Officer Takagi's Analysis has more Basis to Support it, and it also makes Sense in Logic.
Mizuhara Ryoji's Suspicion is greater than Hiromatsu Hiroshi's. At least, he's not completely without Suspicion.
It's Just that they don't have Evidence now. He's worried that Mizuhara Ryoji will deny it to the death...
Chi-Fei-chi also wanted to End this Case quickly. He Looked at the Silent Mizuhara Ryoji and Said, "As Long As you are Suspected, the Police can start an Investigation. The Tool you used to commit the Crime Should be a Steel Pipe that you picked up at the Construction Site over There. You didn't prepare the Weapon In Advance, which Indicates that you didn't Premeditated Murder, but Impulsive Murder. The Preparation can't be thorough. The Police can easily find the Trace you left when you committed the Crime with a simple Investigation."
Mizuhara Ryoji recalled the Process of his Crime, Thinking that there Seemed to be Openings everywhere. He took a Deep Breath, Looked up at Chi-Fei-chi, "You're right, I really didn't make any Preparation."
Yong-an Xue-zi was stunned. "Mizuhara, do you Mean..."
"Yes, I did it. What Joke was he playing with me? I'm Mizuhara Ryoji, how could I Smile like an Idiot?" Mizuhara Ryoji lowered his Eyes and sneered, then Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "And now I Understand, he Feels that there are people who are more Suitable for those Roles than me, so he Intends to give up on me!"
Chi-Fei-chi: "..."
This inexplicable enmity...
"It Seems you really didn't listen to anything last Night," Wataru Takagi's Gaze at Mizuhara Ryoji was Complex, a Bit of amusement, and a Bit of sadness. "Mr. Mizuhara, Mr. Okubo's Method of asking you to make a change might have been a Bit forceful..."
"No, that's not true," Yong-an Xue-zi Said with a sad Face. "Mr. Okubo is not a forceful person, Just Because he has a Serious Illness. The Doctor Said he only has half a year left. He can't rest assured about Mizuhara, whom he brought up single-handedly and who is like his Own Son, so he will try his best to do more for Mizuhara in the little Time he has left."
Chi-Fei-chi withdrew his Gaze from Mizuhara Ryoji.
No wonder Okubo's lip color was too pale and bluish last Night, no wonder Okubo wasn't an impatient person but was eager to help Mizuhara Ryoji make Follow-up Arrangements. It wasn't Over Confidence, but Okubo knew he didn't have much Time left and wanted to make some Effort for Mizuhara Ryoji's Future...
"Also..." Yong-an Xue-zi Said, her Eyes reddening as she Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. Her Eyes were filled with a Bit of disappointment and more sadness. "Mizuhara, Mr. Chi-Fei-chi is from THK Company. He won you the opportunity to star in a THK Company TV Drama. That's what we talked to Mr. Chi-Fei-chi about today. Although it's still a new Role that requires you to make a change, Mr. Okubo never Thought of giving up on you. He really Feels that you will have a better Future after you change, and he has even tried his best to win you more opportunities!"
Mizuhara Ryoji's Face turned pale, and the Hand hanging by his Side trembled slightly. "H-How could this be..."
"Mr. Mizuhara, Mr. Okubo went to you late last Night. He Should have been eager to share this Happy Matter with you," Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji and softened his Tone. "If you could have been a Bit more patient last Night and not been in a hurry to deny Mr. Okubo's Proposal in your Heart, if you could have listened carefully to Mr. Okubo's Explanation and the things he Shared with you with Joy, you Probably wouldn't have made this Choice, right? Also, Mr. Okubo's Smiling Face and V Sign before he died were Words left for you. He wanted to tell you... Mizuhara, I'm fine, don't Worry, but don't forget to Smile, use a Smile to Face the Audience / Spectators, Because your Smile is really great."
"How could it be..."
Mizuhara Ryoji lost his Strength, knelt on the Ground, supported himself with both Hands, lowered his Head and choked, Tears dripped on the Ground, and he sobbed in a hoarse Voice, "Mr. Okubo..."
Wataru Takagi stepped forward, squatted Beside Mizuhara Ryoji, Reached Out and put his Hand on Mizuhara Ryoji's Back, and Said softly, "Even For Mr. Okubo, who was still Thinking of you at the last moment, please atone for your Sins and start a new life, Mr. Mizuhara."
"Alright," Sakurada Yuu sighed inwardly, and the stern Face softened a lot, but he still straightened his Expression and stepped forward to help Mizuhara Ryoji up. "Let's wait until we get back to the Police Station to slowly tell me the other Details."
Seeing Sakurada Yuu helping Mizuhara Ryoji up to leave, Wataru Takagi also stood up and Said with a serious Face, "Mr. Sakurada, please apologize to Mr. Hiromatsu!"
Sakurada Yuu stopped and Looked back at Wataru Takagi in surprise.
"Apologize to him For Suspecting him!" Wataru Takagi's Expression was serious. "Hiromatsu did Lie about the Alibi. Of Course, Lying is not a good thing, but I Think it's also inappropriate to force him to Lie. It's true that Suspecting the First Discoverer is the basic Law of handling a Case, but there may also be Traps that Mislead Judgment. Mr. Sakurada, I'm not standing in Mr. Hiromatsu's Friend's Stance, but standing on your Side, as a Police Officer, I Hope you apologize to Mr. Hiromatsu. This is also a reminder to Onself. As Law Enforcement Officer, you must never have preconceived Ideas, never!"
Sakurada Yuu handed Mizuhara Ryoji over to a Colleague, Walked to Hiromatsu Hiroshi, and bowed with a serious Face. "I'm Sorry, I'm very sorry."
"It's okay, it's okay!" Hiromatsu Hiroshi Said quickly.
Sakurada Yuu Nodded at Hiromatsu Hiroshi and Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "Also, Mr. Chi-Fei-chi, Thank You For Your Help."
This Time, Chi-Fei-chi Nodded.
Sakurada Yuu was at a loss for Words for a moment, then Said, "I've been very Curious about a Question since Just Now. Do all Detectives study Psychology now?"
Chi-Fei-chi: "..."
This is a long Story.
Conan: "..."
It Probably dates back to the History of this Fellow Chi-Fei-chi entering Aoyama Fourth Hospital...
Wataru Takagi was also Speechless for a moment. His Colleague from Mihana Police Department was really picking some Questions that were Easy to Torture Self and confuse his Thoughts. "Ahahaha, I guess so."
He had to get past the Question before Chi-Fei-chi could Say the Answer!
"Sakurada Yuu at your Service," Sakurada Yuu gave Chi-Fei-chi a serious Self-introduction, then Nodded to A Group of People. "Then I'll take my leave first."
(End of Chapter)
"I'm Sorry!" Hiromatsu Hiroshi bowed to Wataru Takagi. "I was Lying. I did leave Home at 4:30 in the morning to go jogging!"
Wataru Takagi frowned. "Hiromatsu Brother..."
"But, if I told the truth," Hiromatsu Hiroshi helplessly Looked at Sakurada Yuu, "I'd be treated like a Criminal!"
"No wonder you had that Expression just now," Conan Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Because the Lie you made up was actually proven by Mr. Mizuhara."
Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Then Mr. Mizuhara, you Said you heard the Sound of Water from the Next Door Restroom at 4:40..."
Mizuhara Ryoji's Face stiffened a Bit, but he quickly recovered. "I Probably misheard."
"Is that so?" Conan tilted his Head and started Acting Cute. "I thought you Said that to make people Think you were in the Room at the Time."
Wataru Takagi was stunned. He Thought of the Clue from Before and Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji with a Suspicious Gaze.
"Little Child, what are you Saying?" Mizuhara Ryoji forced a Smile. "I was too sleepy at the Time and just misheard."
"Hey?" Conan continued to pretend to be a Child, with an innocent Face. "You were so sleepy that you misheard the Sound, but you still clearly remembered the Time when you set your Alarm Clock..."
Yong-an Xue-zi couldn't help but protect the Child, frowning as she Asked, "Little Child, what do you Mean? Are you Suspecting Mizuhara?"
"Officer Sakurada," Wataru Takagi Looked at Sakurada Yuu with a serious Face. "Since you Said the Reason you Suspect Hiromatsu, then let me Say my View. Initially, it was Mr. Chi-Fei-chi's Judgment. He Said Mr. Okubo's Smile was natural. When people are attacked, Especially after being hit on the Head, they Should Feel Pain or Panic Because of the attack. Judging from the Muscle on Mr. Okubo's Face, his Smile was from the Heart. In Other Words, that was indeed the Posture Mr. Okubo struck Onself, but it wasn't to Identify the Culprit, but a Will left for someone..."
"But..." Sakurada Yuu Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "That's Just Mr. Chi-Fei-chi's Own Judgment, right?"
Chi-Fei-chi Saw that the Cigarette between his fingers had burned to the End. He pressed it against the Trash Can Beside him and Said in a Calm and Confident Tone, "Since the Photo of Mr. Okubo's Corpse has already been taken, the Police can find a Psychologist to Check it out. When they See that Smiling Face, they will make the Same Judgment."
"I'll have someone Confirm it," Sakurada Yuu Nodded and Said to Wataru Takagi, "Sorry, please continue."
"That makes me Think of Mr. Mizuhara," Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "You've always had the Image of a Cool Handsome Guy in TV Dramas. What Mr. Okubo talked to you about last Night Should be about a Career Transition, right?"
Mizuhara Ryoji Nodded. "That's right."
Yong-an Xue-zi also Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. "Mr. Okubo wanted Mizuhara to make a Bit of a change, to Smile more when acting in TV Dramas, Because Mizuhara's Smile is really good-looking and will definitely be more popular."
"But Mr. Mizuhara doesn't Intention to make a change, does he?" Wataru Takagi continued. "Mr. Okubo is still wearing the Clothes from last Night, and there Should be a Trace of him having been to your Home. He was at your Home from late at Night until this morning. That Shouldn't be wrong, but you Don't Know about the appointment with Mr. Chi-Fei-chi today. That's Because last Night, when Mr. Okubo talked to you, you didn't listen much at all, and you didn't even remember what Mr. Okubo Said to you. That way, it can be explained."
"Mizuhara..."
Yong-an Xue-zi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji, Hoping that Mizuhara Ryoji could Say that he remembered, or Explain it.
But to her disappointment, Mizuhara Ryoji was Just Silent.
"You're not willing to make a change, but Mr. Okubo insists on you changing, and even helped you contact Work. You're Thinking that if this continues, you'll be forced to change sooner or later. So, when Mr. Okubo left your Home this morning, you Followed him out and attacked and Murdered him with a Steel Pipe from the Roadside. Just now, Hiromatsu Said he was still at Home at 4:40. In order to make others Think you were in the Apartment at the Time, you Said you heard the Sound of Water flushing in the Restroom to testify for him. However, what you didn't expect was that it was his Lie, which also led to you not having an Alibi," Wataru Takagi Said to Mizuhara Ryoji with a serious Face. "As For throwing the Weapon Under the Bridge between the Crime Scene and the Fire Department, it's Because if you leave the Crime Scene, the Direction of the Fire Department is opposite to the Direction of the Apartment where you live. You Think throwing it near the Apartment would arouse Suspicion. Due To Unease, you threw the Weapon in the opposite Direction of the Apartment..."
Conan Stared at Mizuhara Ryoji.
That's right, compared to Officer Sakurada's Analysis, Police Officer Takagi's Analysis has more Basis to Support it, and it also makes Sense in Logic.
Mizuhara Ryoji's Suspicion is greater than Hiromatsu Hiroshi's. At least, he's not completely without Suspicion.
It's Just that they don't have Evidence now. He's worried that Mizuhara Ryoji will deny it to the death...
Chi-Fei-chi also wanted to End this Case quickly. He Looked at the Silent Mizuhara Ryoji and Said, "As Long As you are Suspected, the Police can start an Investigation. The Tool you used to commit the Crime Should be a Steel Pipe that you picked up at the Construction Site over There. You didn't prepare the Weapon In Advance, which Indicates that you didn't Premeditated Murder, but Impulsive Murder. The Preparation can't be thorough. The Police can easily find the Trace you left when you committed the Crime with a simple Investigation."
Mizuhara Ryoji recalled the Process of his Crime, Thinking that there Seemed to be Openings everywhere. He took a Deep Breath, Looked up at Chi-Fei-chi, "You're right, I really didn't make any Preparation."
Yong-an Xue-zi was stunned. "Mizuhara, do you Mean..."
"Yes, I did it. What Joke was he playing with me? I'm Mizuhara Ryoji, how could I Smile like an Idiot?" Mizuhara Ryoji lowered his Eyes and sneered, then Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "And now I Understand, he Feels that there are people who are more Suitable for those Roles than me, so he Intends to give up on me!"
Chi-Fei-chi: "..."
This inexplicable enmity...
"It Seems you really didn't listen to anything last Night," Wataru Takagi's Gaze at Mizuhara Ryoji was Complex, a Bit of amusement, and a Bit of sadness. "Mr. Mizuhara, Mr. Okubo's Method of asking you to make a change might have been a Bit forceful..."
"No, that's not true," Yong-an Xue-zi Said with a sad Face. "Mr. Okubo is not a forceful person, Just Because he has a Serious Illness. The Doctor Said he only has half a year left. He can't rest assured about Mizuhara, whom he brought up single-handedly and who is like his Own Son, so he will try his best to do more for Mizuhara in the little Time he has left."
Chi-Fei-chi withdrew his Gaze from Mizuhara Ryoji.
No wonder Okubo's lip color was too pale and bluish last Night, no wonder Okubo wasn't an impatient person but was eager to help Mizuhara Ryoji make Follow-up Arrangements. It wasn't Over Confidence, but Okubo knew he didn't have much Time left and wanted to make some Effort for Mizuhara Ryoji's Future...
"Also..." Yong-an Xue-zi Said, her Eyes reddening as she Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji. Her Eyes were filled with a Bit of disappointment and more sadness. "Mizuhara, Mr. Chi-Fei-chi is from THK Company. He won you the opportunity to star in a THK Company TV Drama. That's what we talked to Mr. Chi-Fei-chi about today. Although it's still a new Role that requires you to make a change, Mr. Okubo never Thought of giving up on you. He really Feels that you will have a better Future after you change, and he has even tried his best to win you more opportunities!"
Mizuhara Ryoji's Face turned pale, and the Hand hanging by his Side trembled slightly. "H-How could this be..."
"Mr. Mizuhara, Mr. Okubo went to you late last Night. He Should have been eager to share this Happy Matter with you," Wataru Takagi Looked at Mizuhara Ryoji and softened his Tone. "If you could have been a Bit more patient last Night and not been in a hurry to deny Mr. Okubo's Proposal in your Heart, if you could have listened carefully to Mr. Okubo's Explanation and the things he Shared with you with Joy, you Probably wouldn't have made this Choice, right? Also, Mr. Okubo's Smiling Face and V Sign before he died were Words left for you. He wanted to tell you... Mizuhara, I'm fine, don't Worry, but don't forget to Smile, use a Smile to Face the Audience / Spectators, Because your Smile is really great."
"How could it be..."
Mizuhara Ryoji lost his Strength, knelt on the Ground, supported himself with both Hands, lowered his Head and choked, Tears dripped on the Ground, and he sobbed in a hoarse Voice, "Mr. Okubo..."
Wataru Takagi stepped forward, squatted Beside Mizuhara Ryoji, Reached Out and put his Hand on Mizuhara Ryoji's Back, and Said softly, "Even For Mr. Okubo, who was still Thinking of you at the last moment, please atone for your Sins and start a new life, Mr. Mizuhara."
"Alright," Sakurada Yuu sighed inwardly, and the stern Face softened a lot, but he still straightened his Expression and stepped forward to help Mizuhara Ryoji up. "Let's wait until we get back to the Police Station to slowly tell me the other Details."
Seeing Sakurada Yuu helping Mizuhara Ryoji up to leave, Wataru Takagi also stood up and Said with a serious Face, "Mr. Sakurada, please apologize to Mr. Hiromatsu!"
Sakurada Yuu stopped and Looked back at Wataru Takagi in surprise.
"Apologize to him For Suspecting him!" Wataru Takagi's Expression was serious. "Hiromatsu did Lie about the Alibi. Of Course, Lying is not a good thing, but I Think it's also inappropriate to force him to Lie. It's true that Suspecting the First Discoverer is the basic Law of handling a Case, but there may also be Traps that Mislead Judgment. Mr. Sakurada, I'm not standing in Mr. Hiromatsu's Friend's Stance, but standing on your Side, as a Police Officer, I Hope you apologize to Mr. Hiromatsu. This is also a reminder to Onself. As Law Enforcement Officer, you must never have preconceived Ideas, never!"
Sakurada Yuu handed Mizuhara Ryoji over to a Colleague, Walked to Hiromatsu Hiroshi, and bowed with a serious Face. "I'm Sorry, I'm very sorry."
"It's okay, it's okay!" Hiromatsu Hiroshi Said quickly.
Sakurada Yuu Nodded at Hiromatsu Hiroshi and Looked at Chi-Fei-chi. "Also, Mr. Chi-Fei-chi, Thank You For Your Help."
This Time, Chi-Fei-chi Nodded.
Sakurada Yuu was at a loss for Words for a moment, then Said, "I've been very Curious about a Question since Just Now. Do all Detectives study Psychology now?"
Chi-Fei-chi: "..."
This is a long Story.
Conan: "..."
It Probably dates back to the History of this Fellow Chi-Fei-chi entering Aoyama Fourth Hospital...
Wataru Takagi was also Speechless for a moment. His Colleague from Mihana Police Department was really picking some Questions that were Easy to Torture Self and confuse his Thoughts. "Ahahaha, I guess so."
He had to get past the Question before Chi-Fei-chi could Say the Answer!
"Sakurada Yuu at your Service," Sakurada Yuu gave Chi-Fei-chi a serious Self-introduction, then Nodded to A Group of People. "Then I'll take my leave first."
(End of Chapter)
