Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points
Chapter 286 Meet at the Bar
Chapter 286 Meet at the Bar
In the "Cape Mika Murder Case", because the victim had two wounds on his head and it was not certain in which order they occurred, it was impossible to infer the murderer's height from this point - after all, the heights and angles of the two wounds were very different.
However, when these two wounds were determined to be "one caused by being hit from behind" and "the other caused by being hit from top to bottom", then the height of the former can be inferred!
Although it cannot be considered as conclusive evidence because the posture at the time of the crime is uncertain, it can still be used as a reference.
After Aoki deduced from the scene that one of the two wounds was caused by falling rocks, he could also determine which one was caused by a handheld impact based on the angle...
After hearing that Aoki had determined the murderer's height from the wound, Shiraishi asked, "Who is around 1.7 meters tall present?"
"Masaaki Munakata is 171 cm tall and Akemi Takashima is 168 cm tall," Aoki said affirmatively.
It was similar to what Bai Shi thought. Bai Shi also had a measure of other people's height. After all, his own height could be used as a ruler. As for the six-member department... they were obviously much taller than this, probably about 1.78 meters.
"So you think the murderer is..." Bai Shi asked specifically at this time.
"From the perspective of motivation, it should be Akemi Takashima, because I checked Ohno Yuuko's social circle yesterday and learned from one of her good friends that when she came to Toudou that time, she was probably ready to confess her love to Masaaki Munakata.
"She will most likely discuss this matter with her good friend Akemi Takashima. Perhaps... Akemi Takashima is not as uninterested in Masaaki Munakata as she appears to be. And... I asked Inspector Otaki to read the files of the fire case six years ago, and Takashima acted quite suspicious at that time." Aoki speculated.
After listening to Aoki's analysis, Shiraishi did not comment, but said: "I am also going to see Takashima-san again. You haven't met her last time, right? Come now..." Shiraishi said and gave the name of a bar.
Aoki's main suspect now is Akemi Takashima, but since there is no solid evidence, especially in the arson case six years ago, Takashima just acted very nervous - saying that he was "scared" makes perfect sense!
It was just that Aoki also heard from Otaki that Takashima suffered from severe PTSD because of the fire, so he became more suspicious.
But suspicion is suspicion...
Under Kunikida's command, the investigation discipline of the Beika Police Department is now extremely good. Aoki is using his vacation time for an "independent investigation", so naturally he did not arrest Takashima Akemi, and he didn't even put her under surveillance.
Hearing that the director was going to meet Akemi Takashima, Aoki was of course very interested, but...
Hearing that it was the name of a bar, Aoki couldn't help but wonder in his heart - if I didn't suspect Takashima, could it be that... the director wanted to ask the "school girl" to go to the bar alone to assist in the investigation?
……
Shiraishi has done some research on nightclubs.
After all, places like this are bound to have connections with violent organizations. Although Shiraishi is not like his old partner Takei, who hangs out there all day long, and it is almost hard to tell whether he is a member of a violent organization or a police officer, but... Shiraishi often goes there because of work.
……
When Guidao came here, he seemed very uncomfortable.
Although she was invited here by her friends several times when she was an undergraduate, she did not like the environment of this kind of place.
At this time, Bai Shi asked him to come over, and he was still wearing the same coat as last time.
Because this outfit looks very "rustic" and is obviously the outfit of a good girl who doesn't come here often, it seems out of place in the environment.
However... I have to say that Takashima Akemi has pretty facial features and attracted the attention of several young men as soon as she came in.
"Beauty, do you want to share the table here?"
"Sorry, I'm looking for someone."
"There are so many of us, who else are we looking for? Let's go, I'll treat you!"
"Sorry, don't bother..."
"Hey...wait, if we just leave like this, won't it make us look very embarrassed? How about this, have a drink..."
Three people with hair dyed red, green and yellow started to chat with Guidao and started to get entangled with him.
……
At this moment, a kind voice came from the back of the three people's heads through the top-down sound channel.
"Three of you, is there anything you can do with my junior?" Bai Shi asked with a smile.
The three of them turned back unhappily, but they only saw the professional shirt covering the pectoral muscles - because he had gone to the Dongdu Prosecutor's Office before, Shiraishi was not completely in casual clothes, but he was not wearing the outer uniform...
If it was just a shirt, even if it was custom-made, it would still bulge out when worn by Bai Shi, giving him a feeling of "wearing a crown while bathing a bear".
When I looked up again, I could see Bai Shi's kind face.
Gollum—
Seeing this, the traffic light couldn't help but swallow silently...
"No, it's okay, let's... ask for directions!"
After that, the three of them didn't dare to say a word and just turned around and ran away.
"Thank you!" Takashima thanked him with a sigh of relief - he didn't seem to think at all that this was all caused by "Saiishi-senpai" asking him to meet in such a place!
After Shiraishi picked up Takashima, he led her to a relatively quiet booth where Aoki was already waiting...
It can be seen that Aoki doesn't often come to such places. Although he is not uncomfortable, he behaves a little awkwardly. If it were Akasaka, Kuroki and others, it would be like going home!
……
"Takishima-san, this is Detective Aoki from our Beika Police Station. The case at Beika Cape is in charge of Detective Aoki." Shiraishi introduced Takishima.
"Hello, Officer Aoki."
"Hello, Miss Guidao, I came here to..."
Upon hearing this, Kijima greeted him politely and politely, but Aoki still had a stern face.
Shiraishi interrupted and said, "Order some wine first." As he spoke, he actually sat down next to Takashima Akemi.
Aoki: ???
Aoki was also puzzled. Although this was not a formal interrogation or inquiry, but... after drinking, especially being "forced to drink" by the police, would this testimony still be valid?
If Section Chief Kunikida knew about this, he would probably be choked at that time...
"I want a drink..." Takashima was just about to order a non-alcoholic drink, but Shiraishi had already made up his mind: "Give her a glass of Flame Demon."
Takashima: ...
Although Zhu Mei didn't know what it was, it sounded like alcohol, and it seemed to be quite strong.
Soon the wine came up, and... after the waiter placed the glass in front of Guidao, he actually struck a match and lit the cocktail!
"Ah!" Zhu Mei couldn't help but scream when she saw the wine burning, and instinctively wanted to curl up.
Fortunately, Bai Shi, who was standing next to her, had already grabbed her arm. At the same time, Zhu Mei realized that there was someone next to her, so she immediately grabbed his arm and buried her face as far as possible in the angle between the sofa back and Bai Shi's arm...
For a moment, the waiter next to him was also amazed - this big guy is really not a good person, he does this on purpose because he knows that people are afraid of fire, right?
Now Aoki could understand why Shiraishi was sitting opposite him... "Don't be nervous, this is a controllable fire." Shiraishi comforted him.
Although the light here is dim, from Shiraishi's perspective, every pore of Takashima Akemi is clearly visible. Shiraishi can clearly see that her hairs are standing on end and cold sweat is oozing out, but...
"It seems that you have received treatment, and you are doing well." Bai Shi continued - your symptoms are actually much milder than the last time you saw Xi Yang.
Although the orange light of the sunset was stronger last time in terms of scale, this time it was real fire after all!
Shiraishi understood that the reason why the reaction this time was smaller...in addition to "after treatment", there might be other reasons.
Seeing that he had achieved the result he wanted, Bai Shi began the formal treatment.
Bai Shi picked up the burning wine glass...
Seeing that Takashima Akemi was about to dive into Shiraishi's arms out of fear, Aoki on the opposite side didn't know whether he should say anything.
"No matter what difficulties we encounter, we should not be afraid. Face them with a smile. The best way to eliminate fear is to face it. Persistence leads to victory... Come on... Hmm?"
While Shiraishi was using "exposure therapy" and feeding her chicken soup, he suddenly discovered...
When he mentioned "come on", Guidao's body tensed up extraordinarily, and his hair stood up even more, almost reaching the level of last time in the coffee shop!
However, with Shiraishi's tireless spiritual comfort, Takashima's emotions finally gradually stabilized.
Then Bai Shi put the burning wine glass back and encouraged: "Come on, beat it! Cheers!"
"I..." Although Guidao hesitated again and again, he finally slowly stretched out his hand, but just when she was about to drink...
Bai Shi suddenly grabbed her wrist and reminded her, "You have to use a straw."
Takashima: ...
Guidao rarely drinks alcoholic drinks, let alone alcoholic beverages!
After Bai Shi reminded me, I realized that this thing was not meant to be stuffed directly, so I took out the straw and hesitantly put it into the cup...
Seeing her hesitation, Bai Shi reminded her: "Drink the following..." to prevent her from drinking the fire directly!
Guidao bravely finished drinking it. Perhaps because his attention was focused on the "fire", even the alcohol became particularly easy to drink. Apart from his flushed face, there was nothing unusual.
"Director, I would like to ask Miss Kijima about..." Aoki couldn't help but speak.
But Shiraishi interrupted at this time: "Takashima-san, let's talk about the fire that year first."
Aoki listened attentively after hearing this. Although this was not what he wanted to ask most, it was also something he needed to know!
Guidao was stunned when he heard this and said, "Eh? Fire... Six years ago, I personally experienced a fire at my uncle's house. Although I was not injured, but..."
"No, this is not what I want to ask you. The real reason for your PTSD is... In other words, what did you see in the fire that you couldn't face?" Shiraishi interrupted directly.
Guidao's expression froze for a moment, but he still said, "Of course it's...fire..."
"Impossible. If you were afraid of fire, you should have been more sensitive in the exposure therapy we just conducted. But in fact, your stress reaction was more severe last time in the cafe." Shiraishi said slowly.
Takashima: ...
Aoki: ???
No one knew what Takashima Akemi was thinking at this time, and she seemed very conflicted.
Aoki looked very confused - what is exposure therapy? Was the director with Akemi Takashima before? And... is it so exciting?
Seeing Takashima Akemi's silence and Aoki's expression, Shiraishi continued, "For exposure therapy to work, the patient needs to be honest... Otherwise, if the simulated stimulation conditions are not right, it can't be considered 'exposure'!"
Shiraishi indirectly explained what "exposure therapy" is.
Aoki met the director's gaze and lowered his head in shame.
And Guidao finally made up his mind and said, "I... Actually, after the fire, I had nightmares for a long time."
"Dream?" Aoki was about to question, but was glared back by Shiraishi.
"Go on, tell me what you dreamed about," Bai Shi said.
"In the dream... I saw... my uncle's body was burning... and he ran out of the burning house, but... my uncle... doused him with gasoline... My uncle fell to the ground in pain... and my uncle was laughing the whole time..." Takashima grabbed his head at this time, as if he didn't want to recall the past.
Aoki seemed to want to say something, but after looking at the director, he shut up.
Shiraishi asked, "Have you told the Osaka prefectural police who handled the case about this matter?"
Guidao quickly shook his head and said, "No! This is just a dream!"
"So that's how it is. I understand..." Bai Shi nodded in understanding after hearing this.
Shiraishi immediately looked at Aoki and took the initiative to guide him: "Detective Aoki, do you have anything else to ask?"
"I... forget it. Can I bother Miss Kijima next time?" Aoki did have something to ask, but...
Seeing that Guidao was gradually getting drunk, his face was flushed and his eyes were blurry, Aoki knew that he might not be able to get any useful information from him today!
Qingmu also realized that the director was able to ask about "nightmare" just now because she was drunk. However, Qingmu didn't understand...
What is the use of such testimony?
"Then I'll take Mr. Kijima back to the dormitory first." Shiraishi said calmly when he saw that Aoki had no questions.
Aoki: ...
Aoki lowered his head in increasing shame.
Seeing this, Shiraishi reminded Guidao: "By the way, Guidao, you have a roommate, right? Give her a call and ask her to come out and pick you up."
Otherwise, Shiraishi estimated that Aoki would start to have unrealistic thoughts again!
"Oh... slurp, slurp." Takashima was indeed a little drunk, and even smacked his lips: "Slurp... slurp... Himeno... can you pick me up for a while? I haven't drunk... I'm doing exposure therapy! Um... no need, Shiraishi-senpai will take me downstairs... um? What do you mean by careful? Shiraishi-senpai is a very nice person..."
Shiraishi:……
Fortunately, Bai Shi quickly sent her back to the dormitory, and then...
Under the questioning gaze of the other roommate, Shiraishi stepped on the accelerator and left the scene.
(End of this chapter)
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