Non-mainstream Conan viewing style

After Kamara Yasushi left, Megure Jusan sighed and said, "In this case, it seems that the murderer may be someone else."

Conan found some suspicious points: "But don't you think it's strange? Mr. Kitao claimed that he thought of pretending to be the criminal after hearing about the case, but his behavior of buying honeycomb coal clearly happened before the crime."

Maori Kogoro also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the logic doesn't make sense."

[Hattori Heiji, hey, Uncle Mori, why didn't you come up with a more outrageous reasoning this time?

Maori Kogoro, please don't treat me like an idiot, this is really too outrageous. Even I have to doubt it. 】

Megure Juzo returned to the interrogation room and faced Kitao Engo. His tone was serious and firm: "Mr. Kitao, we checked the surveillance of the home center and found that you bought honeycomb coal before you heard about the case. Can you please explain why?"

Kitao Yanwu was silent for a while, as if he was organizing his thoughts. He took a deep breath and finally spoke: "I originally planned to kill that Honda Masato."

Megure Juzo and Conan both showed surprised expressions, while Mouri Kogoro frowned, waiting for him to continue explaining.

Kitao Yanwu fell into memory: "That day, I accidentally overheard the conversation between Haruka and Honda Masato."

(Memories)

Shifang Haruka handed Honda Masato a stack of bills and whispered, "Here."

Honda Masato took the money and showed a proud smile on his face: "Thank you, it's a great help. Please help me in the future."

Kitao Yanwu heard all this outside the door and felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

(End of memory)

Kitao Yanwu continued: "I heard Haruka muttering 'If Masato is gone...' I realized that she might have been hurt by that man. So, I secretly investigated the man and found that he was indeed Haruka's nephew and had a bad character. I decided to make him disappear in order to save Haruka."

He paused and took a deep breath. "But, I know that if Haruka knew that I killed someone for her, she would definitely blame herself. So, I need a completely different motive for the murder."

In the observation room, Maori Kogoro scratched his head and said puzzledly: "Even if we don't do those things... can't we pretend it's a random crime? Why make it so complicated?"

[Hattori Heiji, indeed, this time Kogoro Mori's sense of smell is really sensitive. So, is there anything else you can do?

Conan, please crack the alibi, the murder method is too clear. 】

In the interrogation room, Kitao Yanwu took a deep breath and explained, "In order to create a false motive, I deliberately quarreled with Honda Masaru to create witnesses and prepare for the murder. However, I learned about the case in the newspaper that day and thought that the person was killed by Shifang Haruka. So, I threw the honeycomb coal and other things that were no longer needed into the pond, and asked Kambara to give false testimony. Now, I stay here pretending to be a criminal."

Megure Jusan spoke slowly: "You really helped with all your heart!"

Kitao Yanwu: "What?"

Megure Jusan's voice echoed in the interrogation room: "Mr. Kitao, you are saying that you helped Ms. Shifang Haruka to make a murder plan, and then you planned to pretend to be the criminal to protect her."

Kitao Yanwu lowered his head, his voice trembling a little: "Yes, because we are companions in the haiku classroom."

Megure Jusan looked at Kitao Engo seriously, with a hint of doubt in his tone: "Excuse me, Mr. Kitao, everything you did was probably not entirely out of your admiration for Ms. Shifang Haruka. If you don't think so..."

After hearing this, Kitao Yanwu's face flashed with surprise, but he quickly calmed down and tried to explain.

Officer Chiba interrupted at this point: "No, but Officer Megure, I think..."

Megure Jusan waved his hand to interrupt Officer Chiba and continued, "The age difference is nothing to be afraid of, right?"

Kitao Yanwu sighed deeply, and he slowly said: "Ever since I saw her in the classroom... But in the end, it was just my wishful thinking."