Episode 29: Diner Disaster, Part 2

{Episode 29}

Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t5Nc0VVmjU

HattoriHeiji: Last time on Detective Conan, Ran and Conan came to Osaka for a visit.

HattoriHeiji: Things were goin' just fine. Kazuha took forever to order and I straightened some things out.

HattoriHeiji: Just as we were going to finish the rest of our meal, we heard a scream. What happened?! I guess we will just have ta see on this episode of Detective Conan!

HanariMayu: {Cue Title}

{Diner Disaster, Part 2}

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EdogawaConan: [Cue scene]

{Inside the diner}

HanariMayu: KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

HattoriHeiji: A scream?!

EdogawaConan: Eh?? *runs toward the scream*

* HanariMayu screams from the kitchen.

MouriRan: Heh?! What was that sound just now?! *stands up looking around*

HattoriHeiji: Oi, what happened? *runs to the kitchen*

* ToyamaKazuha stands up and sees Heiji and Conan running from the bathroom.

* EdogawaConan runs into the kitchen with Heiji

EdogawaConan: What happened? *looking around at the scene, trying to place things and people*

ToyamaKazuha: Come on, Ran-chan *runs towards the kitchen*

* HasimotoMai stops Heiji at the door.

HasimotoMai: Hold on, you can't come back here.

HanariMayu: Hasimoto-san...

MouriRan: Un. *follows Kazuha*

HattoriHeiji: What happened?

EdogawaConan: We heard a scream...

HanariMayu: Ochi-san is dead!

HasimotoMai: What?

* HasimotoMai turns around and rushes into the kitchen.

HattoriHeiji: What?

* EdogawaConan spots Ran & Kazuha, and yells at them to call for the police and an ambulance.

MouriRan: Ok! *nods*

* ToyamaKazuha nods, taking out her phone.

* HanariMayu is leaning against the far wall, pointing across the room at a body, lying on its back, with profuse bleeding.

* EdogawaConan ducks around the person blocking the door and goes to investigate.

* ToyamaKazuha quickly calls 110 with her fingers shaking, and asks for an ambulance, giving them the address.

* Body has a deep crack on the back of his head.

MouriRan: \Why does this always seem to happen...\ *frowns*

HasimotoMai: Hanari-san, what happened?!

HanariMayu: I just came in to give Ochi-san an order, and he was like this.

HasimotoMai: SOMEONE GET HIM AN AMBULANCE!

EdogawaConan: On that.

HattoriHeiji: We need to clear this area.

* HasimotoMai nods at Heiji.

* EdogawaConan is trying to look for clues.

HasimotoMai: Wait--.

* HattoriHeiji looks at Hashimoto and Hanari

ToyamaKazuha: \If this wasn't such a short number, I'd have it on speed dial by now...\ *glares at phone after finishing*

EdogawaConan: Hattori....

HasimotoMai: Don't tell the customers. We don't want to start a panic.

* HattoriHeiji turns his attention to Kudou

HasimotoMai: I'll try to explain the scream, and we'll clear the place without getting the customers in an uproar.

EdogawaConan: They're not going to listen to me, and this is your home turf anyway...*whispering*

HattoriHeiji: Right, of course. *wink*

HasimotoMai: Hanari-san, see if you can do anything for him. Bandages, maybe?

HanariMayu: Right...

* HattoriHeiji checks his pulse.

* HattoriHeiji lets out a sad sigh.

* Body has no pulse.

EdogawaConan: He's gone already.

HasimotoMai: No... Ochi-san...

* HanariMayu has her hair stand on end before sobbing into her hands.

HasimotoMai: Hanari-san... clear out the restaurant. Get the staff together.

HasimotoMai: The rest of you, get out of here. This is no place for customers.

* HasimotoMai grabs Conan.

HasimotoMai: Especially not children.

HattoriHeiji: No, he's my assistant.

* HasimotoMai stares blankly.

HasimotoMai: And who are you, exactly?

HattoriHeiji: If ya couldn't tell, I'm Hattori Heiji! The detective of the West.

* HasimotoMai stares blankly.

HasimotoMai: Get out of the kitchen.

HasimotoMai: You can play detective after the real police get here.

HattoriHeiji: How could ya not see that?!

HattoriHeiji: *glare*

* HasimotoMai lets go of Conan.

HattoriHeiji: Ahou! There isn't time for the police! Better to get the case done anyway.

HattoriHeiji: 'sides, the police wouldn't do much better than I would anyway!

HasimotoMai: What kind of idiot are you? This isn't a job for some stupid, conceited teenager!

HasimotoMai: This is a job for professionals!

EdogawaConan: Heiji-niichan is a professional!

EdogawaConan: \So am I, for that matter. Not that you'll believe me.\

HattoriHeiji: *veins pulsate in his forehead.* I'LL HAVE YA KNOW I'M THE SON OF HATTORI HEIZO! I AM BETTER THAN THE POLICE! ASK ANYONE!

EdogawaConan: \Baarou.\

* HasimotoMai facepalms.

HattoriHeiji: I ain't no stupid teenager!

* EdogawaConan sneaks around to get a closer look at the body again.

EdogawaConan: \Head wound is recent....\ *notes a scent near the mouth* \...and not what killed him.\

* ToyamaKazuha heard Heiji screaming from outside the kitchen door.

EdogawaConan: \Potassium cyanide. Again. This seems to come up a lot. He must've hit his head when he fell.\

HasimotoMai: Whatever. We're waiting for the police. You can deal with them!

ToyamaKazuha: *to Ran* I wonder what’s going on...

MouriRan: Sounds like they got Hattori-kun mad...

ToyamaKazuha: Un. *nods, frowning*

* HattoriHeiji is still glaring and his forehead pulsating.

* HasimotoMai ushers everyone out of the room and locks it behind her.

HasimotoMai: There's only one door to the kitchen. Even the back door doesn't connect.

HanariMayu: Hasimoto-san! I have gathered the rest of the staff. We're clearing out the restaurant now!

* HasimotoMai nods at Mayu.

HasimotoMai: That's good. Maybe someone noticed Ochi-san acting strangely.

HattoriHeiji: Oi, don't clear it out; you might usher out the murderer!

HasimotoMai: Murderer?

HattoriHeiji: Ah. I smelled a common scent in the air by the body. This was a murder!

* EdogawaConan stands next to Heiji.

HasimotoMai: I smelled a lot of things in there. It's a kitchen!

EdogawaConan: Almond.

HattoriHeiji: Exactly, cyanide.

HasimotoMai: Look, I don't have time for your games, but maybe the police will when they arrive. Honestly, I think the way you've been poking about in there, you sure know a lot about Ochi-san's current circumstance...

EdogawaConan: I live with Meitantei Mouri, and I've been to a lot of cases with him!

* HasimotoMai glances up.

HasimotoMai: That guy on the news?

EdogawaConan: Yeah. I'm his assistant! *gives her a boyish smile*

HattoriHeiji: \You've heard of someone on TV but not someone who lives in your area?!\

EdogawaConan: \More like he's my assistant, actually....\

HanariMayu: Aww. Isn't he cute?

HasimotoMai: Hanari-san! I told you to get everyone together!

HanariMayu: We've cleared out the restaurant; everyone's here, wanting to hear the news.

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, I teach him too. *bends down and pats Conan's head.*

MouriRan: Hattori-kun and Conan sure do hang out a lot...

EdogawaConan: \At least with Hattori I don't get bopped or thrown nearly as often as with occhan....\

ToyamaKazuha: Yeah, they really are just like brothers...

* EdogawaConan puts up with being patted, but Hattori can tell he's not happy about it.

* HattoriHeiji is also not happy how no one knows him.

HanariMayu: Hasimoto-san?

HasimotoMai: Yeah?

HanariMayu: The police are here. They want to be let in.

HattoriHeiji: \Finally...\

HasimotoMai: Alright, good. Bring them back here.

Ohtaki-han: Oi, Hei-chan, you’re here too? And Kazuha-chan...

HattoriHeiji: Yeah... We were eating when something happened in the kitchen. But these guys won't let us in. *points to Hashimoto*

HasimotoMai: This ahou was trying to play detective in my kitchen, keibu. I'm glad you've finally arrived to set things straight.

EdogawaConan: \Yeah....now watch him set you straight.\

* HattoriHeiji glares

Ohtaki-han: Oh, Hei-chan? He's a great detective of this area! His dad is the Chief of the Osaka police, so he solves cases many times.

Ohtaki-han: He really surprises us police sometimes, seein' things we don't.

Ohtaki-han: So, Hei-chan, what have you found so far?

* HasimotoMai raises a brow. "Keep an eye on him. He shouldn't be running around crime scenes if he's not an officer."

* HattoriHeiji clears his throat.

HattoriHeiji: Well, the victim was poisoned by cyanide. He hit his head on the way down.

HattoriHeiji: That's all I was able to gather before I got kicked out.

Ohtaki-han: Ah... Are the suspects gathered?

HasimotoMai: Suspects? You just said he was poisoned, how could we know who did it?

HattoriHeiji: These guys cleared out the restaurant...

HattoriHeiji: \These guys interfered with my investigation...\

HattoriHeiji: You said you were gatherin' the employees, right?

HattoriHeiji: Where are they at?

HanariMayu: Yes, tantei-han. There are currently seven other people on staff other than Ochi-san, but since we switch around jobs, everyone probably visited Ochi-san recently...

HattoriHeiji: What is Ochi-san?

HanariMayu: They're gathered at the host's podium.

* HanariMayu facefaults.

HanariMayu: Ochi-han is the cook.

HasimotoMai: See, I told you he was an idiot.

* EdogawaConan is staying quiet because if this person wouldn't listen to Hattori there's no way they'd listen to a 7 year old.

Ohtaki-han: I assure you, Hei-chan is brilliant. We will need to gain access to the kitchen now

* HasimotoMai nods. "Of course, Keibu. The kitchen is locked right now: there's only one way in and out."

* HasimotoMai unlocks the door and leads the keibu inside.

* Ohtaki-han walks inside.

* EdogawaConan follows Ohtaki-han, carefully.

Ohtaki-han: I see, It would appear a head wound was the death blow, but... *leans down to smell his breath.* I do smell the almond…

EdogawaConan: He probably hit his head when he fell, right, Ohtaki-keibu?

Ohtaki-han: Exactly, Conan-kun.

* EdogawaConan smiles at Ohtaki-han.

HasimotoMai: How fast does cyanide affect people?

HattoriHeiji: Immediately.

EdogawaConan: *nods*

HasimotoMai: I see... so he was probably standing... there.

HattoriHeiji: Most likely it was on a utensil he commonly used in here...

HattoriHeiji: That others wouldn't otherwise use.

HattoriHeiji: What place do you mean?

* HasimotoMai points at the counter in front of the body, which has seven different dishes, each having a bite taken from them.

HattoriHeiji: I see.

EdogawaConan: Ne, oneesan....was he the only cook? *addressing Hasimoto-san*

HasimotoMai: Eh? Well, that's hard to answer...

HasimotoMai: Ochi-han was unique, in that he was always a cook.

HasimotoMai: All of the rest of us switched between jobs as hosts, waiters, cooks, and cleaners, as part of our jobs.

HattoriHeiji: \Then how did the person slip in the poison? By touch seems the most common…\

HasimotoMai: However, Ochi-han created the vast majority of the dishes, and always personally tested them to see if they were suitable for the customer.

EdogawaConan: \So most likely someone spilled the poison into one of the dishes, knowing he'd taste it before it was sent out...\

Ohtaki-han: What is your position, Hashimoto-san?

HasimotoMai: I'm the manager, but like all the other workers here except for Ochi-han, I switch between the jobs of cook, waitress, bus woman, and hostess.

Ohtaki-han: Of course, where was everyone tonight?

HasimotoMai: Everyone on staff should have cycled through the jobs, including being cooks and waiters.

HattoriHeiji: Then everyone had a chance to sabotage the food.

HasimotoMai: Are you accusing my employees of murdering Ochi-han?

EdogawaConan: Would any of the customers have been able to get back here to poison him?

BlueDescriptionBox: Hasimoto Mai (38) - Manager

HasimotoMai: I guess not...

HanariMayu: Um... they could have sent the food back, Hasimoto-san!

HattoriHeiji: Hashimoto-san, where were you at the time of the scream?

BlueDescriptionBox: Hanari Mayu (19) - Diner Worker

HattoriHeiji: I doubt he would test a food that was already eaten.

HasimotoMai: I was at the front desk. I was your hostess, remember?

* HasimotoMai glares at Hattori.

HasimotoMai: As the manager, I generally get more time with the more preferable jobs, and less time with those such as waiting tables and busing them.

HattoriHeiji: You can still have sneaked back. I have to check all possible methods.\

HasimotoMai: I took my shift for cooking first, when Ochi-san came on shift.

HanariMayu: Ah... tantei-han?

HanariMayu: I was the one who found the body. It was my turn to cook.

* HattoriHeiji nod.

HanariMayu: But you see, I don't think anyone could sneak back into the kitchen.

HattoriHeiji: Why not?

EdogawaConan: Only one door, right?

HanariMayu: They'd have to pass the host's podium, so no one but the host could get in, and then the cooks on duty would be surprised.

HasimotoMai: Hey, that's right. Nice thinking, Hanari-han!

* HanariMayu blushes.

HanariMayu: Also...

* HattoriHeiji narrows his eyes

HanariMayu: I didn't walk in on the cook at the beginning of my cooking shift-- I accidentally left my apron on, and I'm not supposed to wait table with it.

HanariMayu: So I came back, and he was on the floor.

HanariMayu: That is to say, it was at the end of my shift.

HattoriHeiji: I see... Then you were the last person to see him as well

HanariMayu: I made the chicken dish, if it helps at all.

* EdogawaConan is investigating the area around the body for any clues he can find.

HasimotoMai: Well, maybe you want to ask some questions of the other staff?

HattoriHeiji: Right.

* MouriRan blushes.

MouriRan: It's that Shinichi again...

MouriRan: I- I mean Shinichi-san...

HattoriHeiji: So, Shinichi-san. You left not too long before the scream happened. What did you do in that time?

ChishuShinichi: My job.

ChishuShinichi: What's all this about, anyway?

ChishuShinichi: Why is there an officer back here?

HattoriHeiji: Someone, your chef, was murdered, Shinichi-san.

ChishuShinichi: What? Ochi-han?!

FumihikoAoi: Oh no-- poor Ochi-san...

HattoriHeiji: I'm afraid so. I am going to have to ask for alibis.

ChishuShinichi: I wasn't anywhere near there. I was earning tips at the time.

EdogawaConan: \Doing what? Hitting on every girl in the place?\

* EdogawaConan comes to stand by Heiji and listen to the questioning, having gathered nothing new from his search of the kitchen.

FumihikoAoi: Un. I was cleaning tables.

ToyamaKazuha: Let's hope he's not the one who committed the murder.

HattoriHeiji: Who else had cook shift before the current one?

ChishuShinichi: Uh... probably everyone, right? I know I cycled through...

MouriRan: Eh?! That'd be so awkward... Like that one time in that village... I was so surprised! That Shinichi was a fake back then...

FumihikoAoi: Un. I also cycled through, though I was one of the earlier ones...

EdogawaConan: \Yeah, but he's not your Shinichi, Ran! That guy doesn't even look like me!\

* EdogawaConan seems a little grumpy.

HattoriHeiji: For the day?

ChishuShinichi: The day? No way.

ToyamaKazuha: Un, that would've been even worse, ne?

FumihikoAoi: Er-- Let me explain. What Chishu-san means is that we all got on shift at the same time, we cycle through our jobs twice or three times, then we all get off shift at the same time.

FumihikoAoi: Our work schedule is somewhat unique.

FumihikoAoi: I believe it was set up as an experiment to test worker efficiency in multiple job skills.

ChishuShinichi: Yeah. Some of us are better than others, but we're all a big happy family.

* ChishuShinichi grins.

FumihikoAoi: Clearly someone wasn't so happy with Ochi-han...

* ChishuShinichi gives a bitter expression and drops the light attitude.

ChishuShinichi: Yeah, I guess you're right.

EdogawaConan: Do you know who didn't like him?

EdogawaConan: *trying to talk to Chishu-san*

ChishuShinichi: I dunno. I thought everyone got along pretty good. Fukuda-han wanted to be the head cook, so he might be a little miffed, but I'm not really sure...

ChishuShinichi: Hey, wait, you're that kid from before!

ChishuShinichi: What are you doing back here?

EdogawaConan: Helping Heiji-niichan.

HattoriHeiji: Yeah. He likes to play detective. *smile*

ChishuShinichi: Yeah? Alright, you be careful little guy. Maybe you should go back to your big sister...

HattoriHeiji: Nono, he's all right with me.

ChishuShinichi: Alright then...

HattoriHeiji: Who else passed into the kitchen?

BlueDescriptionBox: Chishu Shinichi (22) - Diner Worker/Casanova

ChishuShinichi: Not sure. Like I said, probably everyone.

FumihikoAoi: You should check with Hasimoto-han.

BlueDescriptionBox: Fumihiko Aoi (29) - Diner Worker

HattoriHeiji: Hm...

HattoriHeiji: Can you tell me who made what food then?

HattoriHeiji: Hanari said she made the chicken, how about the rest.

ChishuShinichi: What we cooked...?

FumihikoAoi: Ah... what was it?

FumihikoAoi: After a while the orders seem to run together...

ChishuShinichi: Yeah, I don't think I made pork or takoyaki, though. Those were orders I took...

* HattoriHeiji whispers to Ohtaki-han

Ohtaki-han: Ah, right. I'll have my people get on that.

FumihikoAoi: I made the curry, the agedashi, or the katsu. I can't quite remember which...

ChishuShinichi: Well, detective, who did it?

ChishuShinichi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVRNl4tuAM

Episode 28: Diner Disaster, Part 1

{Episode 28}

Colonel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBjf-N4e_jU

Colonel: [Cue Title]

{Diner Disaster, Part 1}

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Colonel: [Cue Scene]

{Arriving in Osaka via train}

* EdogawaConan stands up as the train stops.

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan, let's go! Heiji-niichan and Kazuha-neechan will be waiting!

MouriRan: Of course! *she smiles brightly*

* MouriRan takes Conan's hand and walks off the train

* EdogawaConan smiles up at her, squeezing her hand tight.

EdogawaConan: \When I get my real body back.....\

HattoriHeiji: Ooooiii! *waves at them*

MouriRan: Hattori-kun!

EdogawaConan: Heiji-niichan!

HattoriHeiji: Conan. *grins*

HattoriHeiji: How ya been?

* ToyamaKazuha smiles and waves

ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan!

EdogawaConan: Kazuha-neechan!

MouriRan: Kazuha-chan! *hugs* It's been so long!

EdogawaConan: We've had a couple cases, Heiji-niichan. Ayumi-chan wanted me to tell you she caught a huge fish...

EdogawaConan: And that she's learning karate.

HattoriHeiji: Ah, really? That's neat.

MouriRan: Un! *nods* From the best of course. *giggles*

ToyamaKazuha: How are you guys?

EdogawaConan: Ayumi-chan's over all the time..."oniisan" this and "oniisan" that....

EdogawaConan: And "Oneesan, teach Ayumi" whatever....

HattoriHeiji: *snicker.* I wonder why that is.

* EdogawaConan glares at Heiji.

MouriRan: Solving cases... *sigh* The last one brought back sad memories of a case long ago... What about you guys?

EdogawaConan: Yeah, it did...

ToyamaKazuha: Unfortunately, same.

EdogawaConan: Oh, and Mitsuhiko-kun wanted me to tell you that he's very glad you're back to solving cases, Heiji-niichan.

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, the cases can't seem to leave us alone. Oh well. At least I'm around to solve 'em.

ToyamaKazuha: I'm starting to wonder why I got this ahou back into the detective business *winking*

HattoriHeiji: *dry look at Kazuha.*

* EdogawaConan gives Kazuha an odd look.

EdogawaConan: \Thought you liked him. He wouldn't be himself without being a detective...\

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, seems like Mitsuhiko was real hyped up before.

MouriRan: Heeeh? Did something happen between you two? *grin*

ToyamaKazuha: Eh?!

ToyamaKazuha: What makes you say that?

MouriRan: Oh nothing~~

* ToyamaKazuha is slightly blushing.

HattoriHeiji: We should get these guys outta here already.

EdogawaConan: Yeah...it's really busy here....

* ToyamaKazuha nods

MouriRan: We don't want to keep you guys up, right, Conan-kun? *smiles*

EdogawaConan: Ah....yeah....

EdogawaConan: \Man, I hate being 7. Stupid bedtime...\

HattoriHeiji: I'll help ya carry your bags, Conan. *fake smile*

HattoriHeiji: \You have some explaining to do...\

EdogawaConan: Ah...thanks, Heiji-niichan....I can get them myself....

EdogawaConan: \What now?\

MouriRan: Oh, Hattori-kun. I guess your legs are back to normal?

HattoriHeiji: Oh, yeah. I'm back to my old self. Took no time at all to be captain again.

MouriRan: Really?! That's great!

ToyamaKazuha: Oh right, I knew what happened, but he never really told how he got into that situation...maybe you can tell me, Ran-chan?

MouriRan: *frowns* No one will tell me either... They just keep telling me it's nothing to worry about...

HattoriHeiji: It really isn't...

ToyamaKazuha: Oh...*frowning*

EdogawaConan: It's OK, Ran-neechan! It's all in the past anyway. And everything turned out OK! *smiles up at her with false brightness, trying to reassure her*

EdogawaConan: It was just another case...

MouriRan: Is that so... *puts her finger to her lips*

MouriRan: \But why can't I remember anything?\

ToyamaKazuha: Yeah, I guess we should forget about it. You guys are probably hungry right?

HattoriHeiji: Aren'tcha two hun- *glares at Kazuha* Yeah, we should go to this new diner place near by.

MouriRan: That sounds great! Right, Conan-kun? *smiles*

EdogawaConan: Sure! Let's go! *gives her a real smile this time*

EdogawaConan: \And maybe I can dodge the grilling for at least a little longer...what's he mad about anyway?\

ToyamaKazuha: Let's go then! *starts waving for a taxi*

MouriRan: Neh, Hattori-kun. What is this food place? *in the taxi with Conan on her lap*

HattoriHeiji: Takoyaki. It's supposed ta be really good.

MouriRan: Ah... *nervous smile*

EdogawaConan: Takoyaki's good. *smiles at Ran, trying to reassure her*

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan? You OK?

MouriRan: Un. *smile*

MouriRan: \Always comparing foods...\

HattoriHeiji: We are here already!

MouriRan: Wow. Looks nice.

* Building has a lot of flashy lights

EdogawaConan: \Woah...flashy....\

ToyamaKazuha: Just wait till you see the inside!

EdogawaConan: *shrug* As long as the food is good, who cares what it looks like, right?

* Building has strings of lanterns lined along the ceiling. The lanterns are various bright colors like blue, pink, yellow, orange, and green.

* Building has tables dressed in red tablecloths with pink sakura flowers.

EdogawaConan: \Flashy. Really flashy....wow.\

HattoriHeiji: \Looks really girly...\

* Building has light string instrument music playing in the background. It's not too busy.

MouriRan: Wow! How pretty!

* Waiter walks over to the group. "How may I help you young people today?

Waiter: \Damn it, saying that makes me feel old. Stupid boss...\

MouriRan: Oh, it's just us four.

Waiter: Then I'll gladly seat you.

* Waiter walks to a table.

HattoriHeiji: Oh... Fancy I guess...

* HattoriHeiji follows

* MouriRan chuckles and goes along

Waiter: I will start you off with some water. *passes menu's to the customers.*

ToyamaKazuha: Thanks *smiles*

EdogawaConan: \You were the one who suggested this place, Hattori....\

EdogawaConan: Thanks, ojisan! *smiles at the waiter*

Waiter: \Right, brat.\

MouriRan: Thanks.

HattoriHeiji: \He didn't even state his name...\

EdogawaConan: *blinks, startled* Wow...he wasn't very nice...

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, ... *blink*

EdogawaConan: *shrug* Oh well...

* EdogawaConan turns his attention to the menu, pushing the waiter's odd manners to the back of his mind.

ToyamaKazuha: Hm, maybe he was having a bad day...

* Shinichi returns with water.

Shinichi: And here is a coloring book for the kid. *hands a book to Conan with crayon's*

EdogawaConan: Ah...Thanks...

EdogawaConan: \I don't want this....bad enough when Ran orders me the kids meal...\

Shinichi: My name is Shinichi, by the way. I'll be serving you.

* HattoriHeiji snort

MouriRan: I have a friend that's named Shinichi. *smile*

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, they are together!

MouriRan: A- Are not! *blushes*

ToyamaKazuha: Oi, Heiji!

* EdogawaConan hides his reddening face behind the menu.

ToyamaKazuha: Don't go around shouting out relationships!

MouriRan: It's not like that at all! *blushes*

* EdogawaConan remains hidden behind his menu.

Shinichi: Well, he sounds like a lucky guy...

* Shinichi turns away.

Shinichi: I'll come back for your orders.

HattoriHeiji: Thanks.

* MouriRan hides her face with her menu

* HattoriHeiji snickers \They are copying each other.\

* ToyamaKazuha punches Heiji in the arm

HattoriHeiji: Ow. *glare*

ToyamaKazuha: What'd ya do that for?!

HattoriHeiji: Waddya do that for?!

HattoriHeiji: That's my line!

ToyamaKazuha: Now Ran-chan's gonna be embarrassed every time that waiter's nearby!

HattoriHeiji: Hey, it's not my fault Kudou won't confess already!

EdogawaConan: Shinichi-niichan's away on his case.

MouriRan: Co- Conan-kun? *whispers while those two argue* Want to share a takoyaki tempura plate with me?

HattoriHeiji: Yeah yeah...

EdogawaConan: S-sure.

EdogawaConan: That sounds great, Ran-neechan!

* Shinichi returns with a smile on his face.

Shinichi: Have we made up our minds?

EdogawaConan: Can I have a juice, please?

MouriRan: Yeah. *blush.* Um, we will share a Takoyaki Tempura plate. *points to Conan*

Shinichi: Of course. *jots that down.*

HattoriHeiji: I'll just the spicy Takoyaki and miz "I can't make up my mind" *points to Kazuha* would want the sweetened Takoyaki special.

Shinichi: All wonderful choices

Shinichi: And I will be right back with your juice, little boy.

EdogawaConan: Thanks! *gives him a bright little-boy smile*

* ToyamaKazuha glares at Heiji, but is silently happy he knows what she likes.

* HattoriHeiji exhales.

* Shinichi nods.

MouriRan: Thanks, niisan. *blush*

MouriRan: \This is so awkward!\ *puts her hands on her cheeks*

ToyamaKazuha: \I knew this would happen...\

* EdogawaConan shoots a glare at Heiji.

Shinichi: \Such a nice girl. I wish I was her Shinichi. I'd treat her right. I'd never leave her side\

HattoriHeiji: \I'm only getting started, Kudou...\

* Shinichi returns with the meals

Shinichi: You guys are lucky, we are hardly busy. You guys get to eat the freshest batches. *smile*

MouriRan: How wonderful. *smile* Thanks, Shinichi-san.

Shinichi: Of course. Is there anything else I can get for you guys?

ToyamaKazuha: Thanks.

HattoriHeiji: We're good.

* MouriRan shakes her head

Shinichi: I'll be back to check on you.

* Shinichi walks away.

Shinichi: \It's people like them that make a rainy day a sunny and wonderful one.\

* EdogawaConan studiously ignores Heiji and grabs a piece of takoyaki.

EdogawaConan: Mmm...it's good!

HattoriHeiji: What'd I tell ya? Tolddya it'd be good!

MouriRan: Un, It's great, Hattori-kun.

ToyamaKazuha: He was right, it really is fresh!

MouriRan: It's so goood!

* EdogawaConan smiles at Ran, still ignoring Heiji.

ToyamaKazuha: Ain't it weird, though. That waiter seemed to be in a much better mood all of a sudden...

MouriRan: Yeah. I'm kind of glad though...

HattoriHeiji: It was probably neechan's presence

MouriRan: You think so? *blinks*

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan makes everyone feel better!

EdogawaConan: That's probably why Ayumi-chan comes over so much!

EdogawaConan: \Well, part of why...\

HattoriHeiji: \So that’s the excuse you use...\ *glare*

MouriRan: Re- really? *smiles*

ToyamaKazuha: Yeah, and he was looking at you a lot too.

MouriRan: Now if only it'd bring that stupid Shinichi back...

EdogawaConan: \If I could, I would've never left....\

* EdogawaConan feels Heiji's glare and looks over at him, giving him a "What?" stare back.

HattoriHeiji: Conan-kun, you need to go to the bathroom?

EdogawaConan: No, I'm good.

* EdogawaConan continues eating.

ToyamaKazuha: *whispers to Ran* Hey, maybe ya should tell Kudou-kun stuff like that, it might make 'im jealous.

HattoriHeiji: Sure ya do! They are really cool looking! *picks up Conan and carries him behind a wall for a moment.*

MouriRan: Ah! Hattori-kun... *sweatdrops at Hattori-kun's motion.*

* MouriRan blushes at Kazuha's comment. "I guess so... But... I don't know"

EdogawaConan: *yells at being picked up* Hey!

EdogawaConan: *quietly, so only Heiji hears* Hattori....

EdogawaConan: *glares* I was trying to eat.

HattoriHeiji: I know! But I wanted to get some things straight...

EdogawaConan: Like what?

HattoriHeiji: You suddenly let Ayumi-chan call you 'oniisan' and come over to your all's place?! Ya don't think neechan would be askin' questions?!

EdogawaConan: Ran is teaching Ayumi-chan karate and how to cook.

HattoriHeiji: All of a sudden? *sighs* Just seemed like a hasty move, but that's just me.

EdogawaConan: And Ayumi-chan only calls me "oniisan" when nobody who doesn't know is around. Ran hasn't heard that.

EdogawaConan: *shrugs* Ayumi asked for karate lessons. She told Ran that she was tired of being taken hostage.

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, that sounds logical enough...

EdogawaConan: Fukuoka wasn't the first time that happened. Not by a long shot.

EdogawaConan: Plus her parents have been busier than usual with work lately...the other day she came over because she'd forgotten her keys and no one else was home yet.

HattoriHeiji: Ya said earlier, and I quote, "Ayumi-chan's over all the time..."oniisan" this and "oniisan" that...."

HattoriHeiji: Neechan's not gonna wonder if she means Kudou Shinichi? And how Ayumi knows him?

EdogawaConan: Ran knows exactly how Ayumi-chan knows Shinichi--phone conversation a while back.

EdogawaConan: And Ran told Ayumi-chan about Shinichi.

EdogawaConan: Now Ayumi's made up some sort of story about how Shinichi left to fight the bad guys and sent Conan to protect Ran in his place....

HattoriHeiji: *heavy sigh* Just worried is all. Fukuoka was real bad ya know... *gets a sad look.* We almost...

EdogawaConan: Yeah, I know...we almost didn't make it....*looks upset*

EdogawaConan: She doesn't remember any of it, and she won't.

HattoriHeiji: I'm already havin' enough trouble trying to get Kazuha to not say anything...

HattoriHeiji: Oh, I know. Mind telling me how your little friend, Mitsuhiko, got my number?!

EdogawaConan: He probably stole my phone.

HattoriHeiji: Again...? *hisses*

EdogawaConan: When did he call you? *looks a little confused*

HattoriHeiji: He's called me several times. About how he and Ayumi-chan solved a puzzle without you and chisaiineechan, and apparently he was shaken up when he saw Haibara was shot.

HattoriHeiji: I told him I hadn't heard anything about that last part. But it sounds like it was bad.

MouriRan: What's taking those two so long...? *peeks in the direction of the restrooms*

EdogawaConan: When Haibara got shot? Oh, that...

EdogawaConan: That was my fault....

EdogawaConan: But at least it was only a scratch, and she's fine now.

HattoriHeiji: Been keeping me in the dark. I see. *big fake smile*

EdogawaConan: And if she had stayed in the car like I told her to, she wouldn't've gotten shot at all.

ToyamaKazuha: I don't know...

* EdogawaConan looks away.

EdogawaConan: I did something stupid, and got caught in a trap.

ToyamaKazuha: *sighs* And they say us girls take too long...

EdogawaConan: You realize they're going to come looking for us soon, right?

HattoriHeiji: *sad smile* I keep havin' this reaccuring nightmare about that brute, Vodka, coming to finish the job. Real dumb dreams, right?

HattoriHeiji: Oh, yeah. Better get back...

EdogawaConan: *sad smirk* You have no idea how many times I've dreamed that Gin and Vodka showed up to finish the job--starting with Ran.

HattoriHeiji: Yeah.. *swallows hard.*

EdogawaConan: Let's go. They'll come looking for us in a moment. And the food is getting cold.

RandomVoice: KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

ToyamaKazuha: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjw5qiuzNU4&feature=related

Episode 27: Three Heirs Murder Case, Part 2

{Episode 27}

Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t5Nc0VVmjU

MouriKogoro: Last time on Detective Conan, I, the great detective Mouri Kogoro got called into a job. Of course Ran and that freeloader came along... Things were just going fine and all to plan when horror struck the house hold. The head of the family was found dead on the front lawn. One of the brothers I was told to keep an eye on had been missing the whole time we were there.

MouriKogoro: Just as we approached his room, he refused to answer. We got a key to open the door, what did we see?

MouriRan: And again in Detective Conan, more corpses, more deaths, more murders, and more of that stuff. Gah, I hate this! *leaves the room*

MouriKogoro: Well, you'll have to see on this episode of Detective Conan!

KawanoKane: [Cue Title]

{Three Heirs Murder Case, Part 2}

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MouriKogoro: [Cue scene]

{The hallway outside Kawano Kenji's room}

MouriKogoro: We are coming in, Kenji-san! *he barged in so he was in front to observe the scene*

* KawanoKenji is leaning forward on his desk.

* KawanoKenji is supporting his head with his right hand, looking down at the top of it.

MouriKogoro: Oi... You all stay back. *puts his arm up and approaches him*

KawanoKane: Hey, are you alright?

* KawanoKenji doesn't move.

MouriKogoro: *touches his neck for a pulse*

* EdogawaConan walks in and looks around.

* KawanoKenji falls over on the side opposite he was touched.

* MouriKogoro shakes his head

KawanoKane: Kenji-kun?!

MouriKogoro: Damn it. Two are dead

* EdogawaConan goes over to investigate Kenji-san more closely.

KawanoKita: What?

KawanoKita: That can't be!

MouriKogoro: Oi, didn't I tell you to stay back?! *picks up Conan and carries him to the door.

* EdogawaConan flails, trying to escape from ojisan's grip.

EdogawaConan: Hey, ojisan!!

MouriKogoro: Where are the police? *looks at Kita*

EdogawaConan: But I wanna help!

KawanoKita: How should I know?

KawanoKita: They should be here soon, but we're far out in the country.

MouriKogoro: Your brother and father just died on the same day, you think you could show some emotion?!

* MouriKogoro takes out a hanky and closes the door

* KawanoKita glares at Kogoro.

MouriKogoro: Bring everyone to the main hall.

KawanoKane: Right, but I think everyone is here, since we brought Kinjo-san up.

* KinjoMasajun nods.

MouriKogoro: Then questioning should be easy...

KawanoKita: Wait a minute, what about the cook?

KinjoMasajun: Didn't I tell you before? The cook is out this evening.

KawanoKane: I cooked tonight's meal, not that you ever stopped to acknowledge who you're giving "compliments" to.

KinjoMasajun: That's correct.

KawanoKita: I see. Well, we should probably go to the sitting room anyway: better than being out in the hall.

KawanoKane: "Better than being out in the hall"? That's all you have to say?

* EdogawaConan escapes from Kogoro and goes back to investigate the second scene again.

KinjoMasajun: If I may, Kogoro-san.

MouriKogoro: Yes.

KinjoMasajun: I'm the only one with a master key to the house. Since Kenji-san locked his door, I don't know how someone could have entered the room.

MouriKogoro: Then it's a locked room murder case as far as we know. As soon as the police get here, we can investigate farther...

MouriKogoro: Kinjo-san, Kita-san, where were you two before and at the time that Kawano-san was murdered?

* EdogawaConan is wandering around Kenji-san's room, looking for clues.

KawanoKita: Wait, murder?

KawanoKita: You couldn't possibly think one of us is responsible for this, could you?

MouriKogoro: Besides Ran, Conan, and myself, any of you could be the culprit.

KawanoKita: So you're accusing my brother and our family's assistant? You're the shady character, Kogoro-san. Exactly what was your relationship with our father?

EdogawaConan: \Good thing I put that button in his pocket earlier...\ *half-listening through the glasses to Kogoro questioning the others*

MouriKogoro: I was hired to do a job for him.

KawanoKane: He's also accusing you, Kita-san. It's no secret that you've been angling to gain control of father's assets after he died. Are you eliminating the competition?

* KawanoKita glares at Kane.

KawanoKita: And what about you? You're going broke ever since he cut you off. Finding it a little hard to keep afloat without help?

KinjoMasajun: Please, stop fighting. What would Kawano-sama say?

* KawanoKane glares at Kita and puts his hands up before turning away and walking toward the sitting room.

MouriKogoro: This is no time or place to fight.

MouriKogoro: Now, Kita-san, where were you before you found Kawano-san's body?

KawanoKita: Where was I before I found his body? I was upstairs, don't you remember me leaving?

EdogawaConan: \Strangled with a wire, and then the body was positioned afterward.....\ *goes to look at the lock* \No way anyone could've picked this, it's much too complicated...which means someone had the key...\

MouriKogoro: Kinjo-san, what about you?

KinjoMasajun: I was downstairs, in the dining room, helping clean up after the meal.

MouriKogoro: Hmm. You are the only one who can't be verified...

* EdogawaConan goes back to check the body again.

EdogawaConan: \Kuso....can't really tell....he hasn't been dead all that long, but....where's the wire anyway?\ *goes looking for the wire, and any other clues he can pick up on the way, still keeping half an ear out for Kogoro's conversation coming through the glasses*

KinjoMasajun: Er-- Kogoro-san?

MouriKogoro: What?

MouriKogoro: \I need to go outside to check the rigor mortis\

KinjoMasajun: I don't know if this helps, but what Kane-kun and Kita-kun said before was accurate.

KinjoMasajun: If it was either of them, it could have been motivated by Kawano-sama's fortune. There was reason to believe he thought one of his sons was unworthy of his inheritance.

KawanoKane: That's out of line!

KawanoKita: It's true, though. Didn't you already say you were worried about father judging each of us? Even I can admit that I was worried he'd write me out.

MouriKogoro: That's very true, but they both have valid alibis for Kawano's murder; we don't know enough about Kenji's to make an assumption.

* MouriRan starts playing the piano

* EdogawaConan goes to have another look at the lock, trying to see if any part of it might have been manipulated in any way.

* Piano hits an awkward note on a key near the middle of the piano.

MouriKogoro: Ah! \So that’s how it was!\

EdogawaConan: Huh? *noting the weird note*

MouriRan: Uh?... This... *plays again* This key...

* Piano hits an awkward note again.

* EdogawaConan runs to check out the piano.

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan!

MouriRan: Ah? Conan-kun...

EdogawaConan: *darting into the piano room*

EdogawaConan: The piano sounds weird....*runs over to it and jumps up for a closer look at the strings*

MouriKogoro: \So that's how it was...\

* Piano reveals that one of the keys near the middle of the case is loose.

EdogawaConan: \The wire that was used to kill Kenji-san must've been hidden in here...or taken from here…*\

MouriRan: A... wire?

EdogawaConan: What key was that? The sour note?

MouriRan: Look... *points at the wire*

* MouriKogoro runs to the piano room

MouriRan: This one... *plays the key* See? The wire is making it sound weird... I don’t get it... A wire, here?

MouriKogoro: I've got it. Who killed Kenji-san.

MouriKogoro: Ran, you found the evidence

KawanoKane: You do?

MouriRan: Kenji-san...?!

MouriKogoro: That's right, Kane-san.

EdogawaConan: \Well, we certainly found where he hid the murder weapon at least...\

EdogawaConan: Ne, Ran-neechan? Can you play that song again? The one Kane-san was playing for us earlier? Please?

MouriRan: Kenji-san is dead?! *stares at Conan* Moonlight Sonata? S--- Sure...

* Piano has sheet music on it.

* MouriRan sits in front of the piano and starts playing

MouriKogoro: Ah. Unfortunately.

* Piano sounds horribly out of tune as the note is hit several times.

EdogawaConan: Ne, Ran-neechan...that doesn't sound like how Kane-san was playing it earlier....

KawanoKane: Hm?

* EdogawaConan is giving the Kane the "I have you now..." stare.

* KawanoKane smiles and taps his head.

KawanoKane: You're right, good catch little guy.

KawanoKane: I don't play to the sheet music. I have the song memorized by heart.

EdogawaConan: You played it lower so you wouldn't hit the busted key. How long has that key been busted?

KawanoKane: I play the song naturally lower on the keyboard, because it sounds better when played on the low end.

KawanoKane: I guess that's why I didn't notice the keyboard being out of tune...

MouriRan: ... There's something... Even if you change the tone...

* MouriRan starts playing Moonlight sonata again, lower on the keyboard

* Piano sounds like before.

MouriKogoro: Hm.

MouriKogoro: *smiles*

EdogawaConan: So it's just the one key that's busted.

EdogawaConan: And you knew it was busted....

* KawanoKane shrugs.

KawanoKane: I didn't know.

KawanoKane: Like I said, I prefer to play Moonlight Sonata on the low end.

MouriKogoro: Hm.

* MouriKogoro chuckles

MouriKogoro: I know who did it, I know what happened

MouriKogoro: It was you, Kita-san!

KawanoKita: What?

* KawanoKane scoffs.

KawanoKita: Yes, I imagine you have determined I killed my father by breaking the piano? Stop making a fool of yourself, tantei.

MouriKogoro: Just by that?

* MouriRan plays every key in the keyboard, to see if any other key sounds weird

* Piano only has one busted key.

MouriKogoro: Your father told me how you were a greedy man. There is no doubt you'd kill him in order to get the money. All that was left was to kill your brothers.

KawanoKita: That's preposterous!

MouriKogoro: But, killing both would seem suspicious. So you tried to frame Kane by taking a wire from the piano since you knew he was skilled at it.

KawanoKita: And what proof do you have of these wild accusations?

MouriKogoro: Aya....

* MouriKogoro realizes something

MouriKogoro: Kita-san, are you a smoker?

KawanoKita: What does that have to do with anything?

MouriKogoro: I'll be glad to explain if you'll answer my question.

KawanoKita: No, I don't smoke. I'm no hypocrite.

MouriKogoro: Hooo~?

MouriRan: \The... lighter?... \

MouriKogoro: You were the one who brought up your father used to smoke, and told all of you he stopped. But from what he told me, you don't keep in touch all that often. You could have easily switched lighters seeing as how you were the only one who could make the switch seeing as you were the one who found the body.

KawanoKita: I could understand your implication of me if you were trying to say I gave him lung cancer...

KawanoKita: but I don't really understand what you're getting at otherwise.

MouriKogoro: I'm saying you made sure the lighter he had with him was combustible, so when he had a light it'd explode.

MouriKogoro: Then after he had died from the burns, you went to the body to switch the combusted lighter with a "new" one.

KawanoKita: And what did I do with this theoretical lighter of yours?

MouriKogoro: Well, seeing as how you have been with us the whole time, it should be on you.

MouriKogoro: Kita-san, empty your pockets.

* KawanoKita turns out his pockets, and a half-combusted lighter falls out.

KawanoKita: What?

KawanoKita: That's not mine.

KawanoKane: It looks like you've been caught red handed by the great detective, brother.

KinjoMasajun: I can't believe it.

KawanoKita: This isn't my lighter! I've been framed!

MouriKogoro: To do something so despicable...

MouriKogoro: Like I said, it'd been impossible to ditch it without someone noticing. Just give up. You've been caught

* EdogawaConan hops down from the piano and shoots Kogoro with the tranq watch.

EdogawaConan: \Enough. I'll take it from here, occhan.\ *dialing the bowtie to the right voice*

MouriKogoro: Ayaaa~~ *sits on the piano bench cross legged*

EdogawaConan: *Mouri* Ah, Kita-san, it isn't you.

KawanoKane: What?!

KawanoKita: ... Is this some kind of sick joke?

Conan|Mouri: Not a joke. A test.

KawanoKita: What kind of test was that?!

KawanoKane: That's not important, you idiot.

KawanoKane: Who was the killer, then?

Conan|Mouri: That should be obvious, Kane-kun. The killer...is you!

MouriRan: K--- Kane-san?

KawanoKane: What?!

KawanoKane: Who are you going to accuse next? Kinjo-san?

Conan|Mouri: No, Kane-kun, I'm afraid I don't have time to play games tonight.

Conan|Mouri: Your trick was clever, but I'm afraid you made a dire mistake when you underestimated me as your opponent.

MouriRan: But... Dad...

MouriRan: He was with us!

Conan|Mouri: That's correct, Ran, but it was only part of the trick.

MouriRan: ... How?!

Conan|Mouri: You see, Kane-kun made sure that he wouldn't have to be at the crime scene for the first crime, and for the second, he was careful to take care of things ahead of time.

Conan|Mouri: Kenji-kun was dead before dinner. That's the reason you played low on the piano.

KawanoKane: That's hardly proof at all. I didn't know that choosing to play low was now evidence of murder.

Conan|Mouri: That alone isn't, but I'll get there in a moment.

Conan|Mouri: Now, I think it's obvious at this point that you used the piano's wire to strangle Kenji-kun.

KawanoKane: Even if that's true, then how could I get in the room?

Conan|Mouri: We only assumed the room was locked. Conan-kun noticed that the locks on the doors are advanced five-pin locks. This is significant, because high security locks have false pins that cause them all to reset if pressed.

Conan|Mouri: You simply killed Kenji-kun, and pressed a false switch to make the room lock.

Conan|Mouri: But perhaps my largest clue was when you told us that you were the cook this evening.

* KawanoKane gives a shocked look.

Conan|Mouri: I noticed that Kiyoshi-san told us the salad was bitter, so I resolved to try some.

Conan|Mouri: He was correct, but I didn't realize until much later just why that was.

Conan|Mouri: After noting this, I checked the scent. A characteristic sweet, but unpleasant smell confirmed my suspicions.

Conan|Mouri: Diethyl ether. A liquid with an extremely low flash point, but used to be commonly mixed with other foods for recreational consumption.

Conan|Mouri: I noticed you mentioned that it didn't seem bitter at all, despite what I tasted.

Conan|Mouri: Diethyl ether is absolutely safe for consumption, as long as not mixed with fire.

Conan|Mouri: When Kiyoshi-san went to use his lighter, the flame near his mouth engulfed his whole throat in fire.

Conan|Mouri: The bitter dressing for the salad was, in summary, your handiwork, as the cook.

Conan|Mouri: Even if Kiyoshi-san had been able to scream with his throat on fire, we wouldn't be able to hear over your recital of Moonlight Sonata.

Conan|Mouri: All you had left to do was plant the fake lighter on Kita-kun and wait for me to fall into your trap, which I almost did.

* MouriRan stares at Kane

* KawanoKane stares at Kogoro.

* KawanoKane starts to chuckle softly.

KawanoKane: It's right. That's how all of it happened.

* KawanoKita shoots a glare at Kane.

KawanoKane: It was the perfect crime, you know.

KawanoKane: Our father's will stated that the estate would be split between the three of us, unless one was implicated in a felony, in which case their third was forfeit to the remaining survivors.

* MouriKogoro stands up with a solemn look on his face.

* EdogawaConan puts his bowtie away and goes to stand by Ran.

KawanoKane: I figured that if I was able to deal with Kenji-kun and father and make it look like Kita-kun did it, I would be the sole recipient.

MouriKogoro: Even with such fortune and royalties, killing your own family for your greed is the most despicable thing you could possibly do.

* MouriRan starts shedding little tears

MouriKogoro: Instead of making amends, you stooped down to low levels of evil.

* KawanoKane smiles.

KawanoKane: That's why I was laughing, Detective.

KawanoKane: I didn't realize, until seeing your brilliant work in action, that life is so much more important than money.

KawanoKane: I've been such a fool.

* KawanoKane puts his face in his hands.

* KawanoKita glares at Kane-kun at first, but then softens. "Perhaps you're right. I never valued my family before tonight but as assets, and now I'll never have the opportunity..."

* KawanoKane sobs.

KawanoKita: [Fade to black]

KawanoKita: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDN_9V71reQ

Episode 26: Three Heirs Murder Case, Part 1

{Episode 26}

Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7URqQICTN7w

(Cue Title)

{Three Heirs Murder Case, part 1}

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(Cue scene!)

{Mouri, Ran, and Conan are in the car, on the way to a job.}

MouriKogoro: Easy job, easy money! That's the way I like it.

EdogawaConan: \And of course he'll waste all the money on beer and gambling again.\

MouriKogoro: Only the best for the great Moooouuuri Kogoro!

MouriKogoro: Nyahahahahaha!

MouriRan: *facepalm* Dad...

* EdogawaConan stares out the window, looking bored.

MouriKogoro: You should be thankful, Ran.

MouriKogoro: \Now you can't get on me for buying too much beer...\

MouriRan: \I'll take him to Araide-sensei, he needs rehab!\

MouriKogoro: All right, we are here. *clears his throat and fixes his tie.*

EdogawaConan: Ah...*gets out* \Nice place.\

MouriRan: *gets out, quiet*

MouriKogoro: Uwaa! So expensive! *rubs his hands together.* \Money, Money, Money!\

* Manor is a large and discerning estate, characterized by a European style. It is filled with decorative shrubs, the pathway to the manor itself barred by a cast-iron gate. The path itself is stone, probably slate, and is flanked by two fountains.

MouriKogoro: All right, brat. *looks at Conan.* Don't touch anything. Got it? *glares down at him*

EdogawaConan: Yeah, I got it. Ran-neechan? Let's go in!

MouriRan: Don’t be mean, dad! *sighs* ... W-- Wow--- *stares at the manor* It's beautiful!

EdogawaConan: \Yeah, beautiful....\ *staring up at Ran*

* MouriKogoro approaches the gate, not sure at first how to address making himself known

* MouriKogoro clears his throat and rings the gate bell.

EdogawaConan: *shakes himself out of his contemplation and rushes to catch up* Ah, ojisan!

* MouriRan walks, looking at the fountains, amazed, with a smile. She shakes her head and rushes to catch up her dad.

MouriRan: Don’t you think this place is great? *grabs Conan's hand and smiles*

EdogawaConan: Yeah.... *smiles up at Ran, a little wistfully*

* Assistant rushes out the front door to the gate.

Assistant: Ah, you must be Mouri-san, the detective, here about the job?

MouriKogoro: Yes, That'd be me. The great detective Mouri Kogoro

MouriKogoro: This is my daughter *points to Ran* and the free loader is Conan. *points to Conan.*

EdogawaConan: \Would you quit it with the "freeloader" business?\

Assistant: I see. They're welcome to wait inside while you speak with the master of the house, if you'd like.

MouriKogoro: That would be fine.

MouriKogoro: Keep an eye on him, Ran.

EdogawaConan: \You're the one that someone needs to keep an eye on...\

MouriRan: Yes, yes... *rolleyes*

EdogawaConan: I'll be good!

* EdogawaConan smiles up at Ran.

MouriRan: I know... But stay with me, please? *winks at him*

EdogawaConan: Ah...y-yes...*blushing*

* Assistant opens the gate and directs them to the front door, locking the gate behind them.

* MouriKogoro follows their lead

* MouriRan follows her dad

* EdogawaConan walks along with Ran, his hand still in hers, red-faced and unable to look at her.

Assistant: Please excuse the formality of all the iron and locks. Kawano-sama enjoys his privacy, which is why his estate is so far out into the countryside.

MouriKogoro: Understandable. It is a marvelous place.

* Assistant nods at Kogoro.

MouriKogoro: Now, should we get down to business? I assume Kawano doesn't want to waste another second.

Assistant: You're quite right sir.

* Assistant opens the door to the main hall.

MouriKogoro: All right, you two can wait here. *looks to Ran and Conan*

Assistant: If you'd be willing to wait just a moment here, I'll direct your children to the waiting room. Kawano-sama will be waiting for you in the sitting room.

EdogawaConan: OK...

*EdogawaConan carefully slips a tracker-button into Kogoro’s pocket as he passes.

* Assistant walks Ran and Conan to the end of the hall and indicates a door on the left.

MouriKogoro: Right.

Assistant: You may wait in here. I must now go to attend to Mouri-san. If you need anything, use the intercom.

* MouriKogoro stands tall and all mighty

MouriRan: Thanks! Let's go in, Conan-kun! *walks into the room*

* EdogawaConan reluctantly follows Ran.

* Assistant returns to Kogoro and escorts him up a floor to the sitting room.

* MouriKogoro follows keeping his cool.

* Assistant stops at the door.

Assistant: I'll wait outside, as Kawano-sama has asked for his privacy. If there is anything at all that you need, do not hesitate to ask me.

* Assistant opens the door for Kogoro.

* MouriKogoro steps inside

MouriKogoro: Thank you. *slight bow*

* Assistant closes the door and stands outside.

* KawanoKiyoshi looks up from a cup of tea.

* KawanoKiyoshi sets the tea down and stands up from his chair, extending a hand.

KawanoKiyoshi: You must be the great detective Mouri Kogoro-san. I've heard a lot about you!

MouriKogoro: Hello, Kawano-san. *shakes hand firmly*

MouriKogoro: I must say it's an honor to be at your service.

KawanoKiyoshi: I suppose you'll want to know more about why I asked you here?

MouriKogoro: Yes, of course.

KawanoKiyoshi: Well, before I begin, I must ask for your utmost professionalism. The task that I would set you with must remain a secret for the duration of your work.

KawanoKiyoshi: Are you up to the challenge?

MouriKogoro: Of course. It's my duty to keep secrets

MouriKogoro: I would not be a great detective if people couldn't confide in me.

KawanoKiyoshi: Right then, if you'll have a seat.

* MouriKogoro nods and sits down

* KawanoKiyoshi offers Kogoro a cup of tea.

MouriKogoro: Ah. Thank you. *gracefully takes the tea*

KawanoKiyoshi: I actually need you to look into the lives of my three sons, Kita, Kenji, and Kane, who are all visiting this weekend.

MouriKogoro: Of course. I will do my best. What do you need me to investigate?

KawanoKiyoshi: You see, despite my attempts to bring them up as best I can, I cannot help but seem to think each one is unworthy of their inheritance in one way or another. I realize that I can't live forever, however, and I want to decide who has proven himself most worthy of my great fortune.

KawanoKiyoshi: Perhaps it would help your investigation if you knew a little about them?

MouriKogoro: Of course. *nods*

KawanoKiyoshi: Kita-kun is the eldest son. He has grown into a soft-spoken man who is gifted in mathematics. He has become a very successful stockbroker, but while he is admirable in his use of money, he is too apathetic about others. I've noticed he feels superior to his brothers, and he doesn't mind crushing small businesses for profit. I must know if he is truly so cruel.

MouriKogoro: \Eh, the oldest is a math nerd...\

MouriKogoro: Hmmm. Seems very money driven. The others?

KawanoKiyoshi: Kenji-kun is the middle child. While he does not share his brother's seemingly dark heart, he is apathetic to the most important things in life. He is satisfactory with his money, and he is polite, so it would seem there is nothing wrong with him, but he seems to be far too distant. How can I bequeath my fortune to a son who I barely know for his true self?

MouriKogoro: Hm. Very logical.

KawanoKiyoshi: Kane-kun is the youngest of my children. He is the foil to my oldest son, it seems, because he is very friendly and outgoing-- I know he has many friends and travels in many social circles, but he is very loose with his money. If I gave him my fortune, I feel it would not last on to future generations, and instead be squandered on pithy trinkets.

MouriKogoro: Mm... Indeed.

MouriKogoro: What do Kenji-san and Kane-san do for a living?

KawanoKiyoshi: Kenji-kun is crafty. He's the owner of an oil company, which he purchased through proper investment. It's not a large one, but he is able to make quite a reasonable sum.

KawanoKiyoshi: Kane-kun is outgoing, and he makes money through investment or through what I give him, but he doesn't hold a steady job.

* MouriKogoro nods

MouriKogoro: I understand.

MouriKogoro: How old are they if I may ask? This might come in handy in my investigation.

KawanoKiyoshi: They were born two years apart in sequence, so they age 36, 34, and 32, respectively.

KawanoKiyoshi: I want you to not only determine if the rumors about my sons are true, but discover more so I can decide who is most worthy of my fortune.

MouriKogoro: I will do exactly that, sir.

KawanoKiyoshi: Thank you, Mouri-san.

KawanoKiyoshi: It would be acceptable for you to meet with my sons in this house, as they are visiting, but don't reveal your purpose.

MouriKogoro: Of course not. I'll simply say I brought my daughter to see the country side and we brought Conan along.

KawanoKiyoshi: I see. Good luck. If you'd like, you can enjoy dinner with us in the main dining hall in two hours. In the mean time, I have a guest room set aside for you for the weekend.

MouriKogoro: Yes sir. *nods*

KawanoKiyoshi: If you'll ask my assistant, he will direct you to you to your room.

* KawanoKiyoshi directs Kogoro to the door.

* MouriKogoro follows

* Assistant opens the door.

MouriKogoro: Assistant-san, would you lead us to our room?

MouriKogoro: We should get our things inside

Assistant: Of course, Mouri-san. Should I direct your companions there next?

MouriKogoro: Please.

* Assistant takes Kogoro down the hall and indicates a room on the right before heading downstairs and directing Ran and Conan to the same room.

MouriRan: *looks at the assistant, smiling* Thank you~

EdogawaConan: Ah...we can go in now?

Assistant: Of course. Call me if you need anything.

* Assistant nods at Conan.

Assistant: Dinner will be ready in about two hours. I will come collect you at that time if you wish to join us.

EdogawaConan: Thanks...

MouriRan: Thanks a lot! *smiles and pushes Conan into the room*

MouriKogoro: Thank you. *slight bow*

* Assistant heads back downstairs.

{Dinnertime}

MouriRan: So, *heading downstairs* we don’t have to say anything about your case, right?

MouriKogoro: Exactly. None of the case can be said.

* EdogawaConan walks quietly behind Ran.

* KawanoKiyoshi gets up from the table as Kogoro, Ran, and Conan enter the dining room.

KawanoKiyoshi: Ah, Kita-kun, Kane-kun, please, come meet my guest. This is Mouri Kogoro-san, an associate of mine. I've invited him to stay the weekend with us.

* KawanoKane grins and stands up, "The pleasure is mine, Mouri-san."

KawanoKita: Mouri Kogoro-san?

* KawanoKita raises a brow, still sitting.

KawanoKita: The detective?

MouriKogoro: You must be Kane-san, Kenji-san, and Kita-san.

* KawanoKita glares.

MouriKogoro: I am indeed the great Mouri Kogoro

KawanoKiyoshi: Actually, Kenji-kun won't be dining with us. He decided he wasn't hungry. He can be quite the hermit.

MouriKogoro: Ah, that's a shame

MouriKogoro: This is my daughter, Ran. *points to Ran.* and Conan here is staying with us. *points to Conan*

* EdogawaConan bows in greeting.

MouriRan: Yoroshiku~ *smiles and bows in greeting*

* MouriKogoro sits down at the table

KawanoKane: You're giving shelter to this boy who isn't your son? How noble. Mouri-san, you, sir, must be a saint. Please, indulge us with your company.

MouriKogoro: Yes. It is my pleasure to look after someone even for the smallest sum.

* MouriRan sits down next to Kogoro

* EdogawaConan sits next to Ran.

* MouriRan glares at Kogoro \Yes, how noble of you, dad *rolleyes*. Taking care of Conan-kun...\

KawanoKiyoshi: We'll have an array of food. I like to have quite a few options when entertaining guests.

MouriKogoro: That sounds very nice, Kawano-san.

KawanoKita: The food is actually already ready, father. Kinjo-san had the cook hold it until our guests had arrived.

KawanoKiyoshi: How good of him. I'm sure it will still be warm, then.

MouriKogoro: Kinjo? Is that the assistant's name?

* KawanoKiyoshi summons the assistant and has him bring the food to the table. The table is quickly covered by a wide array of traditional Japanese and European foods.

EdogawaConan: \And of course you never bothered to ask...\

KawanoKiyoshi: It is indeed. I'm not surprised he didn't mention it. Kinjo-kun is very professional.

MouriKogoro: I'm sorry that I didn't ask. *laughs sheepishly*

* MouriKogoro clears his throat

MouriKogoro: We should eat before it gets cold. Thank you for the meal, Kinjo-san.

KawanoKiyoshi: Of course.

* KawanoKiyoshi reaches for a piece of meat, but thinks better of it and sighs before reaching for the salad bowl.

* KawanoKita fills his bowl with rice and contents himself with that alone.

* KawanoKane begins heaping various foods from the entire table onto his plate.

* MouriKogoro takes mental notes

* MouriRan starts eating quietly, picking various foods \Mm! I'll ask Kinjo-san about this recipe!\

* EdogawaConan eats quietly, watching everyone.

* MouriKogoro licks his lips taking various foods

MouriKogoro: Mmmm! This is delicious.

* KawanoKiyoshi chuckles.

KawanoKiyoshi: If you want to keep it delicious, I'd avoid the salad. We have an excellent cook, but this new dressing he has been using is too bitter. Still, experimentation is a trait of brilliance, they say.

* KawanoKane laughs.

KawanoKane: Father, you're only complaining because you have to keep a diet. I think the salad tastes fine.

MouriKogoro: Hah. Is that so?

* KawanoKita finishes eating.

KawanoKita: It was delicious as always. Kinjo-kun, please give my compliments to the chef.

MouriKogoro: Yes. I'd have to agree with Kita-kun

KawanoKane: How would you know if the whole meal was any good, Kita-kun? You eat like a bird!

* KawanoKita glares at Kane.

MouriKogoro: Now, now. Everyone has their own way of eating...

KawanoKita: At least I'm doing something with my life instead of wasting it away on endless meaningless parties.

KawanoKane: Hey, I'll have you know--

KawanoKiyoshi: Enough!

KawanoKiyoshi: I won't have fighting in front of our guests.

KawanoKiyoshi: Kita-kun, if you're done, just excuse yourself from the table.

* KawanoKita nods.

KawanoKita: Of course. I planned on it anyway.

* KawanoKita excuses himself and heads upstairs.

* EdogawaConan is watching closely, but keeping quiet.

* KawanoKane notices Conan.

KawanoKane: Don't let him bother you, kid! He's an old stick in the mud. Here, try some of this.

* KawanoKane passes Conan a bowl of curry.

* MouriRan smiles at Kane

EdogawaConan: Ah...thank you. *tries some* Mm, it's good!

EdogawaConan: \Not as good as Ran's, though...\

KawanoKane: So, Mouri-san, you're a friend of my father's?

MouriKogoro: Ah... I thought I'd stop by with my family, show them the land.

MouriKogoro: It's very beautiful out here.

KawanoKane: You're quite right. My father has admirable taste in landscaping.

MouriRan: *smiles at Conan* Shinichi also loved curry, as you... *whispering to herself*

EdogawaConan: A-ah…*stares at her for a moment, frozen* Ah….yeah…*whispering very quietly*

KawanoKane: Not that either of my brothers would care to notice, cooping themselves up with their books and selves all day.

KawanoKiyoshi: Kane-kun, do not speak badly of your brothers behind their backs.

* KawanoKane nods.

KawanoKane: Apologies.

KawanoKiyoshi: Ah, it's just as well.

MouriKogoro: Sounds like you don't have a good relationship among yourselves, your brothers I mean.

KawanoKane: Ah, well, it's mostly just rivalry, I imagine. They're an okay lot.

KawanoKiyoshi: Well, I need to go for my walk. It's the other demon to go with the salad. Still, doctor says I've got some life left in me if I put in the work.

MouriKogoro: Hah.

MouriKogoro: When do you think Kenji-san will show up?

KawanoKane: He's a recluse. He usually eats in his room.

* KawanoKiyoshi gets up and heads out the door to the hall, headed outside.

MouriKogoro: Ah. *small smile*

KawanoKane: Perhaps I can interest you in some entertainment while we wait for father to return?

MouriKogoro: That would be nice.

MouriRan: What kind of entertainment? *smiles at Kane*

KawanoKane: Unlike my brothers, I have some culture. I'm an expert pianist, if you'd care to hear a tune.

MouriKogoro: That would be marvelous!

MouriRan: \Hey, I play the piano too! Why are you so excited about it?\ *rolleyes*

* KawanoKane leads the group up to the second floor, retracing the banister back toward the front of the house after ascending the stairs. The room overlooking the entrance to the house has a large grand piano in the front of it with a collection of sheet music on the front.

KawanoKane: I'll play you one of my favorites. You may notice that my father is a fan of European culture, and I am as well.

MouriKogoro: Yes. I saw the wonderful spread of European food

KawanoKane: The song I'll play for you tonight is Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor.

KawanoKane: Written by Ludwig van Beethoven, it is more commonly known as...

KawanoKane: Moonlight Sonata.

* MouriRan stares at Kane and shivers, remembering Moonlight Sonata's case

EdogawaConan: \This just reminds me of that case.....\ *looks upset*

MouriKogoro: Eh? That is a beautiful song...

* KawanoKane begins to play.

* EdogawaConan looks more upset.

* KawanoKane gets about a third of the way into the song.

* MouriKogoro looks in awe

* MouriRan grabs Conan hand, staring at the piano, trying to think about something else, and not that case

* EdogawaConan squeezes her hand tightly, also trying not to think about the case.

* KawanoKane gets two-thirds of the way through the song.

* KawanoKita clicks on the intercom, interrupting.

* KawanoKane stops.

MouriKogoro: Oh? *looks at the intercom*

KawanoKita: Everyone, get down here now!

EdogawaConan: !!

* KawanoKane paces over to the intercom.

* EdogawaConan drops Ran's hand.

* KawanoKane presses the button.

MouriKogoro: What happened?!

KawanoKane: Kita-kun, you interrupted my song for the guests. What is it?

KawanoKita: Father is dead, out in the yard!

* KawanoKane gasps.

* MouriKogoro gets close to the intercom. "WHAT?!"

EdogawaConan: !!

MouriRan: What?! *scared*

* EdogawaConan runs downstairs and out to the scene.

KawanoKita: I just found him! He's horribly burned!

* KawanoKane chases after Conan.

* MouriRan follows Conan

MouriKogoro: Wait, brat! *runs after Conan.*

* KawanoKane bursts out the back door.

KawanoKita: Over here!

MouriKogoro: No one touch the body!

* MouriKogoro runs ahead of everyone to the body.

* KawanoKita waves from about fifty feet away, mostly obscured by decorative bushes.

* EdogawaConan arrives at the scene and looks around, trying to piece together what happened.

* KawanoKiyoshi has a face marred by horrible burns all over his face, but the rest of him looks mostly fine.

MouriKogoro: Che. Damn it.

* KawanoKiyoshi has in his left hand, which is also burned somewhat, an ashen cigarette.

* KawanoKiyoshi has a silver lighter in his right hand.

EdogawaConan: \The lighter exploded?\

KawanoKane: He was smoking...?

KawanoKita: That's what I was wondering about...

MouriKogoro: An accelerant for the cigarette... Which means someone must have fooled with the lighter… Where is Kenji-san?

MouriKogoro: *serious look.*

* KawanoKiyoshi has a silver lighter that is horribly charred, especially near the top. The mechanism appears to be fine except for being totally black.

* MouriRan stares at the corpse and covers her mouth, muffling a scream

KawanoKita: Kenji-san? He wasn't with you?

KawanoKita: I paged the entire house, I assumed he'd come down too.

* MouriKogoro shakes his head

MouriKogoro: How suspicious... The one who was missing, is still missing and now this happens

KawanoKane: That bastard! His father is dead and he won't even come out of his stupid room!

KawanoKane: He only thinks about himself!

KawanoKita: Kane-kun, not in front of father, would you disrespect his memory?

KawanoKane: Disrespect him? What were you even doing out here, Kita-kun?

* KawanoKita glances away. "I came to ask him a question... I never expected... this."

* EdogawaConan investigates the rest of the scene, listening with half an ear to the argument.

MouriKogoro: No matter the case, this is a crime scene

EdogawaConan: \Lighter was rigged, but who did it?\

MouriKogoro: We should step away from the body.

MouriKogoro: That includes you. *picks up Conan by the collar.*

KawanoKane: Well why was he smoking, then?

KawanoKita: I don't know. That seems strange.

MouriKogoro: Indeed. He seemed to be on a healthy streak earlier

* KawanoKita nods.

KawanoKita: Father was a healthy person. He used to smoke, but he stopped- or told us he did- when his doctor ordered it.

KawanoKane: Eh, either way we need to find out where Kenji is.

* EdogawaConan is investigating by the big decorative shrubs, at the edge of the stone path, looking for any traces of how this occurred, and generally trying to stay out of Kogoro's reach.

* MouriRan gets out of the crime scene, away from the horrifying dead body

* MouriKogoro grunts and grumbles

MouriKogoro: Anyway. You two. *looks at Kane and Kita.* Where is Kenji's room?

KawanoKita: He's on the second floor, like all of the bedrooms.

KawanoKane: We'll head up there now. Actually, where is Kinjo-san?

MouriKogoro: Then let's go question him, shall we?

KawanoKita: I found him near the intercom. I asked him to call the police and an ambulance.

KawanoKita: I don't think the ambulance will be necessary, taking a better look...

* KawanoKane nods at Kogoro.

KawanoKane: Follow me.

* KawanoKane leads them to Kenji's room.

* MouriRan is sitting near the piano, at the entrance.

* MouriKogoro follows

MouriRan: *takes a deep breath*

* KawanoKane knocks on the door.

KawanoKane: Kenji-kun! Get out here! Your father is dead and you can't even come out to pay him some respect?

KawanoKita: Kenji-kun, Mouri-san wants to ask you some questions.

* KawanoKane knocks harder.

MouriKogoro: Oi... Stand aside!

* MouriKogoro bangs on the door

MouriKogoro: This is no a murder case, open up are we are knocking it down!

* MouriKogoro runs to the others

MouriKogoro: Someone go get the Assistant

KawanoKita: Yes, Kinjo-san has a master key. He would be able to access the room.

KawanoKane: I'll go get him.

KawanoKita: Very well...

* KawanoKane rushes off and returns with the assistant, key in hand.

* KawanoKane jabs the key into the lock and turns it in.

KawanoKane: Kenji, we're coming in!

* KawanoKane slams open the door.

Ending: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDN_9V71reQ