"Officer, we found this diary in the victim's home."
A police officer who had gone to investigate the victim's home returned to the scene and reported to Inspector Megure.
Yuusheng Nan also followed him into the house. Under Yuusheng Nan's threat, Ikezawa Yuko honestly confessed everything.
In the entertainment industry in Neon, the demands on artists are extremely harsh; even idols dating are not allowed.
More egregious behaviors, such as domestic violence, drug use, and drunk driving, if these stains become known to the public, then no matter how popular the artist once was, they will suffer strong condemnation and boycott from all sectors of society.
Back then, Neon's popular female star Noriko Sakai was immediately blacklisted across Neon after being exposed for drug use. She had no chance of a comeback, and no one would speak up for her.
After listening to Ikezawa Yuko's confession, everyone understood what had happened.
It turned out that Ikezawa Yuko had always resented Yoko Okino for taking the lead role. She felt that she was far superior to Yoko Okino in terms of effort and acting skills, but she could never become as popular as her.
This unfair treatment caused Ikezawa Yuko to harbor resentment, and she ultimately decided to take revenge on Yoko Okino.
Ikezawa Yuko accidentally found a spare key to Yoko Okino's house. She did not return the key but instead hid it.
She wanted to search Yoko Okino's house for some evidence that could ruin her reputation, thereby achieving her goal of bringing about her downfall.
"Yuuko, why…?"
After hearing Ikezawa Yuko's account, Yoko Okino looked at her with a face full of confusion and shock, unsure how to respond.
Ikezawa Yuko did not answer Yoko Okino's question, but continued speaking to herself:
"When I opened the door and went in, a man suddenly rushed in from outside. Without a word, he desperately pulled me inside. I was really scared at the time. After struggling with all my might to break free from him, I Ran away without looking back. I guess my earring must have fallen off then." Ikezawa Yuko's voice was trembling.
"So Fujie Akiyoshi was indeed killed by you! Because Fujie Akiyoshi discovered what you did, you were afraid that he would expose you and ruin your reputation, so you killed him and framed Miss Okino!"
Kogoro Mouri saw a turn in the case and decisively jumped out to rule out Ikezawa Yuko.
"Old Mori, what you said makes a lot of sense, Miss Yuuko, what else do you have to say?"
Inspector Megure stroked his chin, looking at Ikezawa Yuko.
"No, how could I kill someone? I Ran away after shaking him off. He was still alive when I Ran." Ikezawa Yuko quickly denied, crying.
"But that's just your side of the story. You are still the prime suspect right now."
Just as everyone was suspecting Ikezawa Yuko, Yuusheng Nan stepped forward, "Ahem, well, I'd like to ask, Miss Okino, you must know the victim, right?"
Looking at Yuusheng Nan, who was staring at her with certainty, Yoko Okino sighed, ignoring Yamagishi Eiichi who was pulling her from behind, and said:
"That's right, I do know Fujie Akiyoshi, and he's my ex-boyfriend. He was the one who broke up with me."
"What!!!"
Now everyone in the room was uneasy. The popular idol's ex-boyfriend was actually a dead otaku, and she was even dumped by him.
Yuusheng Nan didn't care whether Fujie Akiyoshi dumped Yoko Okino or if Yoko Okino disliked Fujie Akiyoshi after she became famous. He had no interest in women in the entertainment industry.
"Bang!"
Casually catching the ashtray flying towards the back of Kogoro Mouri's head, Yuusheng Nan turned his head and looked at Conan with a smile.
"Oh dear, how strange, how did I get here."
After hearing that Yoko Okino and Fujie Akiyoshi knew each other, Conan immediately understood what was going on and was about to solve the case before Yuusheng Nan. He glanced at Kogoro Mouri and silently thought, "Sorry, Uncle."
With that, he kicked the ashtray towards Kogoro Mouri's head, and then a scene that stunned Conan occurred.
The flying ashtray was suddenly caught by Yuusheng Nan, who had been speaking, as he turned his head.
"Conan, don't throw things around, you almost hit Uncle Mori."
Kogoro Mouri heard Yuusheng Nan's words, turned around, saw the ashtray in Yuusheng Nan's hand, and couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
"You little brat, what are you trying to do?!"
Kogoro Mouri grabbed Conan, who was trying to sneak away, and unleashed a barrage of attacks on Conan's head. After dealing with Conan, he threw him out like trash.
"This Yuusheng Nan guy is definitely not right. That reaction speed, no, I must investigate him." Conan, who was thrown out, covered his head and looked at Yuusheng Nan's back, his glasses glinting… "I think the victim committed suicide, not murder."
"Suicide?"
Everyone in the room looked at Yuusheng Nan in surprise. The victim's stab wound was on his back, how could it be suicide?
Yuusheng Nan smiled and looked at Yoko Okino, saying, "Miss Okino, do you usually set the air conditioner this high?"
"Ah? No."
Yoko Okino, who was asked, quickly denied it.
Everyone else was even more confused. How did it get linked to the air conditioner again?
You make us look stupid, we don't understand at all.
"Old Yuusheng, can you explain it a bit more clearly…"
Inspector Megure complained helplessly.
Yuusheng Nan then pointed to the water stains and indentations on the floor and continued, "It's ice. The victim froze the handle of the kitchen knife inside a block of ice, then fixed it to the floor, and then climbed onto a stool and jumped down. The reason for setting the air conditioner temperature so high was to melt the ice before it could be discovered."
Looking at Yuusheng Nan, who had calmly finished speaking, everyone suddenly understood.
"So that's it, Nan. After hearing your explanation, everything suddenly became clear." Ran nodded thoughtfully.
"But why? Why would he do that? He was the one who dumped me first."
Yoko Okino looked at Yuusheng Nan with a bewildered expression.
Yamagishi Eiichi sighed and stepped forward, "It was me, I told him to break up with you, because I was worried he would affect your career."
...The case was thus solved, and the rest was handed over to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to clean up.
"Haha, today we really owe it to Old Yuusheng! Without your help, this case would probably have been very difficult to solve."
Inspector Megure hurriedly chased him out the door, tightly grasping Yuusheng Nan's hands, expressing his gratitude. At this moment, in his eyes, Yuusheng Nan shone like a savior. As for that Shinichi Kudo… sorry, he had no impression of him at all!
"You flatter me, these are just a few superficial things I learned from Uncle Mori."
Yuusheng Nan responded humbly, while secretly exerting force, trying to break free from Inspector Megure's tight grip. Please, you're not some cute little sister, don't hold on like that!
"Haha, Yuusheng's performance today had half my charm!"
Kogoro Mouri, hearing Yuusheng Nan mention him, immediately laughed heartily without reservation and gladly accepted the compliment.
"Dad!" Ran, seeing Kogoro Mouri's lack of humility, smiled awkwardly at Yuusheng Nan.
"It's getting late, let's send these little brats home first, and then everyone can get some good rest." Kogoro Mouri checked the time and made arrangements.
"Okay."