The surname Maki feels quite rare in Japan.
It's about as common as Hata.
In Fujino's memory, there is only one assistant with this surname—Kurisu Makise.
However, the assistant's surname is Makise, not Maki.
Withdrawing his thoughts, he looked at the manager and actress standing before him and asked, "So it turns out to be Ms. Maki and Ms. Yaguchi..."
"What business do you two have with me?"
"It's like this."
Maki Itsuki produced an envelope, handed it to Fujino, and explained, "This morning, I found this thing on my balcony, along with a huge bunch of roses..."
"Roses?"
Conan frowned, feeling that something was amiss.
His mind automatically conjured up another white figure who loved showing off even more than he did.
Fujino took the letter, glanced at it, and saw it read:
Romeo Juliet Victor Bravo!
In the intertwined flight of the twenty-six letters, I shall take away the 'Gem of Destiny'.
--Kaito Kid
A Two of Spades split in half.
Momiji leaned over to take a look and asked curiously, "Is it Kaito Kid?"
"It should be him."
Fujino placed the envelope on the coffee table, then looked up at the two women and asked, "So, you came to see me because of Kaito Kid?"
"That's right..."
Manager Masayo Yaguchi nodded and explained, "Because you've crossed paths with Kaito Kid many times, we came to find you, an expert on dealing with Kid."
"What are your thoughts on this notice letter?"
"Thoughts? None."
Fujino touched his chin, feigning a moment of contemplation: "The cipher he put out has a lot to do with the stolen jewel, but I'm not entirely clear on the connection between this jewel and Romeo and Juliet."
"Since the notice letter was sent to you, the jewel should be in your possession. This