The others nearby all turned to look at Shodo Yuika.
Even Mouri Ran seemed to have vaguely sensed something. She whispered to Jiang Xia, "Miss Shodo is being so proactive. She's practically like a detective."
Conan loudly joined their conversation. "It must be because there's something in that Clothing Store that Sister Shodo wants us to see—like her alibi, just like the recipe book and cups in this café! Haha, usually only murderers are this eager, because if she doesn't guide us and we happen to miss the evidence she carefully prepared to clear herself, things will get troublesome for her."
"..."
Shodo Yuika was heading out of the shop when she suddenly heard that. She tripped over the door frame and nearly fell.
She turned back and shot Conan a glance. Seeing the "So that's how it is!" expressions on everyone else's faces, a surge of angry guilt flared up inside her.
But in the end, she could only grit her teeth, force her expression back into order, and smile. "Little brother, don't make jokes like that. I just want to solve this case as quickly as possible, so my friend can rest in peace sooner."
Jiang Xia looked at the fresh Killing Intent rising from her. "..."
...When it came to squeezing out Killing Intent, nothing beat a genuine detective.
No matter what, Shodo Yuika's earlier line of thought did make sense. They needed to visit that Clothing Store.
Thus, before long, she led the group into the shop.
It was a store selling "Gothic Lolita"-style clothing. Mannequins stood at the entrance, while black garments hung all around the interior.
Conan entered the shop and curiously looked around. Then he suddenly noticed someone seated behind the counter—presumably the store manager.
As their group entered, the store manager