People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 955 The Reversal of the Silk Thread (19)

[~Revised Restatement~]

[Testimony begins]

"Although the contract with Gerald Pegasus was signed by my brother’s Gana Music Publishing House."

"However, Gana Music Publishing House is one of the subsidiaries of Gana Entertainment Group. As the chairman of the parent company, I will naturally know about any cooperation matters."

"This is one of the reasons why Mr. Gerald Tenma was invited to the villa."

"After all, Gerald Pegasus' popularity does not match the reputation of Gana Music Publishing House. Therefore, the company that can truly match it is Gana Entertainment Group, which is the main enterprise."

"As for why we are cooperating with Mr. Gerald Tenma..."

"That's because Mr. Gerald Tenma is very famous and is the only foreign singer who hasn't signed a local agreement. For the sake of profit... that's why Hideki asked Mr. Gerald Tenma to sign a contract."

[End of testimony]

Is that so? It seems that it's not just for simple reasons like economic gain.

Standing behind the prosecutor's bench, Xiang Yuanguang touched his chin.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Kanasanze, who was standing behind the testimony platform.

Even though his eyes are now covered by the scanning equipment used by the fake prosecutor, Gold.

However, one can still sense that inexplicably sharp gaze.

This made Ganashanze's heart beat a little slower.

However, Xiang Yuanguang did not intend to point it out directly.

The main character in this trial is Guiyue Ying.

He only needed to lend a hand when Gui Yueying was stuck and guide her through the trial.

In any case, the final result won't be much different.

Ghost Moon Firefly looks young and inexperienced.

However, in terms of his abilities as a prosecutor alone, he is one of the most capable people in the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, and he can deduce the truth of the case with just a little guidance.

Just like Ghost Moon Firefly now.

After pointing out to Minamoto Kou that the evidence might be staged by Kanami Saki herself, Onizuki Hotaru immediately and decisively refuted several of Usui Ritsuko's inferences and assumptions.

Ritsuko Usui is no match for Hotaru Onizuki.

It's even less likely that he could be a match for Onizuki Hotaru when he was working as a prosecutor's assistant.

Is it really just a simple matter of economic benefits?

"Mr. Kana Zenzuru, you may not know this yet, do you?"

Ghost Moon Firefly said with certainty.

It was as if a heavy hammer had struck Ganasanze's heart, giving him a jolt.

"Ms. Tokudaiji just made one point clearly in the courtroom."

"The reason why Hideki Kana wanted to sign a contract with Mr. Gerald Tenma is entirely because of your wife, Misaki Kana. This is something Hideki Kana did in order to pursue your wife."

"Are you aware of this?"

What? Masahiro actually said that in court?
A look of surprise appeared on Kanazane's face.

He never expected that Tokudaiji Masayo, his most trusted secretary, would give such testimony in front of everyone at the trial.

What exactly happened in the courtroom just now?
In his memory, Tokudaiji Masayo was sharp-tongued, but not the type to harm his own people.

Now that Masaya has betrayed Misaki, doesn't that mean that in Masaya's eyes, Misaki is no longer her friend, but her enemy?
Ganashan was in a state of utter confusion and didn't know what to say for a moment. It wasn't until the presiding judge, somewhat puzzled, repeatedly urged him on.

He came to his senses this time and said,

"I don't know anything about this!"

"Even if you ask me, you won't get any other results!"

Ganashan, however, remained determined.

No matter who asks him this question, he always says he doesn't know.

After all, there is no evidence to prove that he knew about the relationship between Kanami Saki and Kanami Yoshinobu, so as long as he doesn't say anything, there is no problem.

However, at this moment, Guiyue Ying shook her head and calmly said,
"Mr. Gana, are you sure you were unaware of this?"

“Ms. Tokudaiji is your secretary, and you are inseparable from her most of the time. If Ms. Tokudaiji were to secretly investigate the matter concerning Gerald Tenma and Hideki Kana…”

“I don’t think this makes any sense.”

The teenage prosecutor looked at Kana Yoshinobu.

"Are you going to claim that this was entirely fabricated by Miss Tokudaiji?"

—The claim that Hideki Kana collaborated with Gerald Tenma to pursue Misaki is fabricated.
Kana-san remained silent.

This is a courtroom, and giving false testimony here that misleads the trial is punishable by imprisonment.

Hideki Kana was well aware that he liked his wife, Misaki Kana, and had been secretly pursuing her. In fact, he had Tokudaiji Masayo investigate this collaboration.

What Tokudaiji Masayo knew, he naturally knew as well.

The things the prosecutor just mentioned are absolutely true.

If he denies this, and if the presiding judge brings out Hideki Kana or Masayo Tokudaiji to confront him, then everything will be over. Neither Hideki Kana nor Masayo could possibly lie on purpose in court.

At that time, the prosecutor will only need to question either Hideki Kana or Masayo Tokudaiji.

Therefore, the claim that Hideki Kana urged this deal and cooperation with Gerald Tenma in order to pursue Misaki Kana will be completely confirmed as a fact.

At that point, he, who denies the matter, will be seen as completely lying about his testimony.

Therefore, Kanasan couldn't help but deliberate and think repeatedly about how to handle and respond to this matter.

As the chairman of one of the Tokyo City Foundations, he was certainly not completely ignorant of such matters, but even with his experience and wisdom, it would be difficult for him to find a way to end the trial in a dignified manner in a short time.

—If he were to say that he knew the reason why Hideki Kana and Gerald Tenma were collaborating.

Then, his wife, Kanami Saki, would undoubtedly be dealt a heavy blow by the police, and might even be definitively identified as the murderer, which was something he could not accept.

"Regarding this matter, I..."

Kanasan was still hesitating.

He couldn't just stab Kanami Saki in the back and make her a witness who was most likely the murderer.

However, he couldn't say no, because that would be putting unnecessary pressure on himself.

After much deliberation, he finally gritted his teeth and said,
"...I believe that the parties involved should speak on this matter!"

"Hideki himself is currently in the courtroom's lounge. Why don't we have Hideki appear in court to answer your questions about what really happened..."

Kanasan then raised his head, looked at the presiding judge, and said solemnly and earnestly,

"Please forgive me, but under these circumstances, I am simply unable to give a correct and effective testimony!"

(End of this chapter)