Conan said, "All the jewelry dug out of the ground yesterday was fake. Kamekura Yuji changed his story, saying that a stranger had told him there was treasure buried there, so he couldn't resist trying to dig it up.
"After Mori Rintaro's family returned from their trip, they readily forgave him. Ever since Kamekura Yuji helped renovate their restaurant, its revenue has increased more than tenfold. They practically see Kamekura Yuji as their benefactor now.
"The victims whose ground was dug up refused to press charges, and there wasn't enough physical evidence to prove that Kamekura Yuji was the Jewelry Thief from five years ago, so he was released for the time being."
Jiang Xia glanced at him, then at his fried shrimp. "..."
Conan wiped his mouth and asked seriously, "What do you think?"
Jiang Xia answered perfunctorily, "There may be hidden circumstances behind this."
Conan nodded in strong agreement. "That's what I thought! How could there be such a stupid thief in the world? He must be using his apparent stupidity to conceal a deeper conspiracy! I plan to investigate him over the next few days. Maybe I'll be able to uncover his true intentions."
Jiang Xia: "..." Just how obsessed are you with his modus operandi? They might as well open a cram school for you and have you teach them how to commit crimes.
Tokyo, in a dim alley.
After leaving, Kamekura Yuji circled twice through the bustling crowds, shaking off any pursuers who may or may not have been there, before finally arriving at this alley.
He had not waited long before a refined-looking middle-aged man tugged at the scarf covering his face, lowered his head, and turned into the alley.
"So you finally showed yourself." Kamekura Yuji snorted coldly, glaring angrily at his