I'm in Conan, but I'm in Ace Attorney

Xiang Yuanguang's eyes suddenly became serious.

He picked up the court records, tapped them, and then asked.

"I want to question the witness's third statement [the book was placed in a special collection box, which had a special label on it]."

"Since you have seen the collector's box containing the first edition of A Study in Scarlet, can you identify the box if you see it again?"

This problem directly affects whether the case can proceed in the same way as Xiang Yuanguang expected. And it was solved before the trial began, when he met with Fujisawa Toshiaki last night.

At that time, he directly asked Asai Makoto to bring the remains of the wooden box to Fujisawa Toshiaki for identification.

After cleaning the surface of the wooden box a little, you can see a special incomplete logo pattern.

"Don't underestimate Sherlock Holmes fans. Although I'm over 40 years old, I have a good memory."

"I've seen the collection box of Hiroyuki Kanaya more than once, and I'm very impressed by the special logo."

“Even though I can’t draw it, I can definitely recognize it if it’s in front of me.”

Fujisawa Toshiaki said very confidently.

Prosecutor Sugiura, who had a stern face, almost couldn't hold it together.

Why was this guy acting like a lost dog when he was talking about evidence with him at the Metropolitan Police Department yesterday?

He said he knew nothing about anything, he was a master of bullshit literature, it was a complete reversal from what it is now!

Finally, I decided to continue to endure it. Endure it! When Kento Toba appears in court, everything will be fine!

"Then the defense will present a new piece of evidence at this time——"

"Perhaps it can't be considered new evidence, after all, I have mentioned it before."

He smiled slightly at Yuan Guang, then snapped his fingers and spoke easily.

"The defense requests the presentation of evidence found in the car where Ayako Oki died."

"Evidence [The remains of the box containing the first edition of A Study in Scarlet]!"

Xiang Yuanguang had indeed mentioned this piece of evidence before.

Originally, Prosecutor Sugiura was considering whether to seize this opportunity to use the evidence law to slap Xiang Yuanguang in the face.

But on second thought, this was mentioned in the updated autopsy report.

The relevance to the case was certain, and he had no reason to question the evidence presented by the defense.

Seeing that the elite prosecutor remained silent, the presiding judge nodded immediately.

"Then, this court will accept the new evidence submitted by the defense. Please verify its authenticity now."

pat.

He snapped his fingers again, and according to the planned process, Xiang Yuanguang placed the remains of the wooden box on the evidence table.

The wreckage was immediately reflected on the screen, and everyone could see the contents clearly.

In addition to the words "blood" and "research" that do exist, there are also special incomplete patterns.

"Excuse me, is this wooden box wreckage the remains of the collection box of the first edition collector's edition that you saw?"

The hedgehog-haired lawyer's voice was calm.

Fujisawa Toshiaki nodded immediately and even added a sentence.

"Yes, it is this pattern. Those who participated in the quiz activities in previous years and others who participated in the quiz activities this year can prove that this pattern is the special logo of the first edition of "A Study in Scarlet"!"

This result was within the expectations of Prosecutor Sugiura.

But when this question was actually brought up, Prosecutor Sugiura's expression couldn't help but darken.

However, this is no longer important. What is important is the subsequent questioning by the defense.

The second half of Fujisawa Toshiaki's words is the most important part of these testimonies!

Especially what was written on that note——————

In various senses, they are important evidence that determine the direction of the case.

Although, in every sense, he had no idea of ​​the existence of this evidence before...

(Xiang Yuanguang, other prosecutors are afraid of you, but I am not!)

(I went through a lot of hardships during my years at Honchidai!)

(What kind of newcomer have I not fought? Even a newcomer like Dai Machiko is powerless in front of me!)

(You are called the newbie crusher! Today, let me crush you, the newbie, as well!)

Chapter 381: The referee is a big reversal! (12)

"Then, the defense will examine the witness's sixth statement [the note said the book was placed inside the car in the garage and asked me to get it quickly or it would be gone]."

"May I ask why you didn't submit this evidence to the police for investigation as soon as the case happened?"

Xiang Yuanguang took a sip of coffee and looked calmly at Fujisawa Toshiaki at the testimony stand.

Fujisawa Toshiaki replied without hesitation.

"Because that note said that there were similar notes in other people's rooms."

"Plus, Ayako Ooki suddenly went to the garage to look for that first collection of books."

"I just thought the police should have found the other notes, so it doesn't matter whether I hand this one in or not..."

"Is that so? Isn't that right?"

Prosecutor Sugiura at the prosecutor's seat began to sweat again.

If that's the case, doesn't that mean the police didn't just miss Fujisawa Toshiaki's note at the scene?

The notes in other people's rooms were not found either? Isn't that a major dereliction of duty?

Shouldn't the criminal in charge of this case be directly punished for his poor performance?

"There shouldn't be... no other notes with similar content at the crime scene, right?"

"I have asked other witnesses in this case, and they all said they had never seen a similar note."

"Witness, where is your note now? Can you take it out and see what it says?"

It was as if he had sensed the changes in Prosecutor Sugiura's psychological process.

Xiang Yuanguang gently tapped his forehead with his finger and then shook his head.

"Prosecutor Sugiura, don't panic. It is true that only the victim, Fujisawa Toshiaki, received the note at the crime scene."

"The police investigation did not go wrong because the murderer's purpose was very clear."

"Kanaya Hiroyuki and Fujisawa Toshiaki are the murderer's real targets."

"Ayako Oki was just an unexpected accident."

The Hedgehog Head snapped his fingers and held up the evidence he had prepared long ago.

"Watch this! The evidence that can prove everything is this!"

Show the evidence [the note received by Fujisawa Toshiaki]!

The contents inside are projected directly for everyone to see.

[A first edition of Sherlock Holmes' novel is hidden under the back seat of a car in the garage.]

[If you want to get this novel, please get it as soon as possible. ]

[Because other people have received this note, if you are late you will get nothing. ]

Then the presiding judge blinked his eyes, his confusion visible to the naked eye.

"How can we prove that the police investigation was flawless when there was only this one note?"

"According to Mr. Fujisawa's testimony, Miss Oki Ayako also went to the garage for this reason and died, right?"

"Then there is at least one note like this that hasn't been discovered yet, and it's in the possession of Ms. Oki Ayako!"

What the bald old man said was naturally what Prosecutor Sugiura thought.

He subconsciously reached out and fiddled with his wig——————

Then I realized that I didn't seem to be wearing a wig when I came in, I was just blowing the air.

According to this idea, only the person who received the note would go to the garage to look for the book.

And the person who finds that book will die as a result. Isn't this a very normal logical chain?

Why did Xiang Yuanguang say that the existence of this note itself could prove his hypothesis?

"Is it possible that Oki Ayako never received any note from the beginning?"

"Fujisawa Toshiaki saw the note in his room in the early morning of the third day."

"And during the same time period, where was Oki Ayako? In the restaurant."

"How could she get the note like Fujisawa Toshiaki?"

The hedgehog-haired lawyer took a sip of coffee and put the cup down.

He looked at Fujisawa Toshiaki calmly and then asked.

"Did Ms. Oki Ayako behave in any strange way before going to the garage?"

...strange behavior?

Fujisawa Toshiaki scratched his head and accidentally touched the wound.

He couldn't help but cry out in pain, and then said in an unusually serious tone, "Yes, after I, Kento Toba, and Ayako Ooki checked the condition of the vehicle."

"We returned to the restaurant and notified others to come over, and then Ooki Ayako suddenly said——"

"[I already know who the real murderer is, but I can't tell you now]."

I already know who the real murderer is, but I can't tell you now...

Wow, these are great lines for a minor character in a detective novel. In this respect, he is truly a qualified detective novel fan.

Not only does he have a hobby, he also puts his hobby into practice, and it develops exactly like in the novel...

Now that you know the murderer, you should say it out loud when everyone is around.

Why are you delaying this? Don't believe that the murderer is your boyfriend, or even your husband.

"Witness, what's next?"

Prosecutor Sugiura asked nervously nearby.

Then, Fujisawa Toshiaki continued the preface seriously.

"Then Oki Ayako said she needed to go to the bathroom, and her boyfriend said he wanted to protect her safety so they went out together."

"About a minute later, her boyfriend came back, and then another five or six minutes later."

"Oki Ayako hasn't come back yet, so half of us went to the bathroom to look for her, and we found..."

...Found that the person is missing? The person is dead?

The presiding judge concentrated intently, waiting for the final result which he already knew.

"She just went to the bathroom a little late and came out, and she said we were making too much noise and making a fuss."

"He also said, 'I have resolved the matter and the murderer will not kill again.'"

"Not long after they sent us back, someone saw Oki Ayako running past the window."

"Then there was a loud bang, the garage burst into flames, and the rest is what you know."

Fujisawa Toshiaki's words immediately made Prosecutor Sugiura frown.

Although his rank is not quite up to par with Xiang Yuanguang's pace, this clue is right in front of him...

Doesn't this mean that Genmitsu believes that it was Kento Toba who killed Ayako Oki?

Because it was during the time between the death of Hiroyuki Kanaya and the death of Ayako Oki.

Aren't Toba Kento and Ooki Ayako the only ones who have time alone outside the restaurant?