Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daimon Yoshirō announces his intention to "make a clean break" with his father, causing Vermouth, Curacao, Jodie, and Conan to react suspiciously.
• Daimon Yoshirō explains his reasons for leaving the family and his current intentions.
• President Daimon shows his guests his private living quarters, which he finds peaceful and undisturbed.
• He reveals his prized possession: a suit of armor once worn by Okihide Shuyū, a legendary general from the Warring States period.

Character Developments

• Daimon Yoshirō: He reveals his disdain for his father's business practices and his desire to pursue his own dreams, showing a more independent and principled side.
• President Daimon: He displays his pride and eccentricity, preferring to live in isolation with his treasures and showing off the suit of armor to his guests.
• Vermouth, Curacao, Jodie, and Conan: They all react suspiciously to Yoshirō's statement, hinting at their hidden agendas or knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Family Dynamics: The conflict between Yoshirō and his father, as well as the strained relationship between Yoshirō and his sister-in-law, highlights the complex and often tense relationships within the Daimon family.
• Legacy and History: The suit of armor represents the legacy of a historical figure and the interest in preserving and appreciating history.

Character Interactions

• Daimon Yoshirō and President Daimon: Their interaction is tense, with Yoshirō expressing his disapproval of his father's business practices and the president showing his displeasure with Yoshirō's defiance.
• Vermouth, Curacao, Jodie, and Conan: They all react subtly to Yoshirō's statement, hinting at potential connections or secrets they share.
• President Daimon and the Guests: The president shows off his living quarters and prized possession to his guests, seeking their admiration and approval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mouri Ran hears a ghostly voice, causing a commotion.
• President Daimon's wife explains the legend of General Shuyū's wronged spirit attached to the suit of armor.
• The group returns to the Guest Room and encounters Daimon Yoshirō. His mother gives him an old notebook containing clippings about business rivals who died or went bankrupt.
• They discover that the late President Saso was the original owner of the suit of armor and died on the same day as the Xiuyou Festival.
• Daimon Yoshirō dismisses the ghost story as a result of people's beliefs and superstitions.

Character Developments

• Mouri Ran: Shows fear and curiosity about the ghost story.
• President Daimon's wife: Reveals her superstitious beliefs and resentment towards her husband.
• Daimon Yoshirō: Expresses anger towards his father's business practices and disbelief in the ghost story.

Significant Themes

• Superstition and belief in the supernatural.
• The consequences of ruthless business practices.
• The power of suggestion and rumors.

Character Interactions

• Mouri Ran and Dr. Araide: Dr. Araide puts her arm around Mouri Ran, causing Conan's disapproval.
• President Daimon's wife and President Daimon: The wife scolds her husband for his superstitious behavior.
• Daimon Yoshirō and his mother: The mother believes Daimon Yoshirō can protect the family and gives him the notebook.
• The group in the Guest Room: They discuss the notebook's contents and the ghost story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vermouth comforts Mouri Ran, drawing Jiang Xia's displeasure.
• Everyone retires to their respective guest rooms after dinner.
• Dr. Araide chooses to sleep near Jiang Xia and Conan for safety.
• Vermouth, Curacao, and Jodie each consider the safest sleeping spot.
• Curacao and Jodie sleep together, each with ulterior motives.
• Conan, Jiang Xia, and Dr. Araide overhear an argument between the Eldest Son and his wife about the family inheritance.

Character Developments

• Vermouth maintains Dr. Araide's persona to comfort Mouri Ran.
• Curacao shows caution and strategic thinking in choosing her sleeping spot.
• Jodie reveals her suspicion of Curacao's true identity.
• The Eldest Son and his wife display their marital issues and insecurities.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Security: Characters consider the safest places to sleep, reflecting their insecurities and fears.
• Trust and Suspicion: Characters harbor suspicions about each other, highlighting the lack of trust in the group.
• Family Dynamics: The argument between the Eldest Son and his wife reveals the complex and tense family dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Vermouth and Jiang Xia: Vermouth's comforting words draw Jiang Xia's disapproval.
• Curacao and Jodie: They sleep together, each with hidden intentions.
• The Eldest Son and his wife: Their argument reveals their insecurities and marital issues.
• Conan, Jiang Xia, and Dr. Araide: They eavesdrop on the argument together, showing their shared curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eldest Son ignores the guests and retreats to the Audio-Visual Room.
• Curacao suspects the Eldest Son after observing his behavior.
• Curacao bets on Big Brother in Vodka's Passerby Mutual Aid Association.
• Vermouth suspects the Eldest Son's wife (the eldest daughter-in-law).
• At midnight, the old lady sees a Sengoku Samurai in the courtyard.

Character Developments

• Chianti shows initial improvement in analyzing the case but still makes flawed deductions.
• Curacao demonstrates keen observation and deduction skills.
• Vermouth exhibits experience and intuition in Uzo-related cases.
• The old lady displays a sense of foreboding and curiosity.

Significant Themes

• The importance of observation and deduction in solving Uzo cases.
• The complexity of motives and suspects in Uzo's crimes.
• The influence of Uzo on the characters' lives and actions.

Character Interactions

• Curacao and Chianti have differing opinions on the case.
• Vodka expresses frustration with Chianto and Korn's lack of analysis.
• Vermouth and Curacao independently consider the eldest daughter-in-law as a suspect.
• The old lady's interaction with the mysterious figure in the courtyard hints at an impending revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An intruder is detected in the courtyard, causing the old woman to panic and pray to General Shuyū.
• Jodie, Vermouth, and Curacao spend a sleepless night due to vigilance and hunger.
• The next morning, a scream reveals President Daimon's murder in the side chamber.
• The murder weapon, a long blade from the sword rack, is missing, along with some armor and tabi socks, suggesting a ritualistic killing.
• The murderer likely escaped through a small, rarely used door in the bedroom.

Character Developments

• The old woman's fear and superstition are evident in her reaction to the intruder and her belief in General Shuyū's spirit.
• Jodie, Vermouth, and Curacao demonstrate their alertness and endurance, staying awake all night due to suspicion and vigilance.
• President Daimon's murder highlights the danger and tension in the story, affecting the behavior and emotions of the characters.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and vigilance: Characters are constantly on guard, suspecting each other and the potential danger around them.
• Ritual and symbolism: The murderer's actions suggest a ritualistic killing, with the stolen items possibly holding symbolic significance.

Character Interactions

• The old woman's fear and panic lead her to pray for protection, highlighting her superstition and dependence on others.
• Jodie, Vermouth, and Curacao's sleepless night reveals their shared vigilance and determination, despite their differing motivations and alliances.
• The police officers and Detectives work together to investigate President Daimon's murder, showcasing their professionalism and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Discovery of large, armored footprints leading from the Side Chamber to the Main House.
• Investigation reveals the footprints lead to an Audio-Visual Room, where the Eldest Son's body is found, dressed in armor and killed.
• Curacao realizes she bet her last Uzo Coin on the Eldest Son being the murderer, implying his death was not suicide.

Character Developments

• Curacao: Experiences anger and helplessness upon realizing her Uzo Coin bet was incorrect, hinting at her growing unease with Uzo's methods.
• Jodie: Shows surprise at Curacao's emotional reaction, questioning her allegiance to the Black Organization.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and lack of conscience in the Black Organization.
• The consequences of bets made using Uzo Coins.
• The contrast between the Organization's and Uzo's methods.

Character Interactions

• The group (Jiang Xia, Suzuki Sonoko, the old madam, and others) work together to investigate the crime scene.
• Curacao and Jodie interact, with Jodie observing Curacao's emotional reaction.
• The Eldest Son's wife and family react to his death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two deaths occur: the father and son of the Daimon family.
• Vermouth, undercover as Dr. Araide, examines the bodies and determines the cause of death.
• The group returns to the living room to verify alibis and discuss the murder.

Character Developments

• Vermouth shows her medical knowledge and deductive skills as Dr. Araide.
• Officer Sato and the High School Detective interact with Vermouth.
• Curacao feels some consolation in her side job as a lawyer compared to Vermouth's role.
• The elder sister-in-law and Daimon Yoshirō argue over who might be the murderer.

Significant Themes

• The legend of General Shuyū and its influence on the characters' perceptions of the crime.
• The power dynamics within the Daimon family and the company.

Character Interactions

• Vermouth interacts with Officer Sato and the High School Detective, showcasing her ability to blend in.
• The elder sister-in-law and Daimon Yoshirō argue, revealing their differing views on the murder.
• Mouri Ran helps the maid prepare breakfast, showing kindness and consideration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The eldest sister-in-law argues that President Daimon couldn't have been the murderer as his footprints would have been covered by fresh snow.
• An old lady claims to have seen a vengeful spirit, General Shuyū, walking from the Side Chamber to the Main House.
• Officer Sato struggles with the lack of outgoing footprints from the Side Chamber and the absence of footprints leading out of the courtyard.
• Jiang Xia explains that the murderer retraced his steps, covering his initial footprints with the heavy armor, creating the illusion of a ghostly figure.
• Officer Takagi questions if the second victim's death was indeed a suicide, given the distance between the body and the murder weapon.
• Jiang Xia hints that he knows who the murderer is but needs more time to confirm.

Character Developments

• Officer Sato shows dedication and analytical skills in solving the case but struggles with the complex situation.
• Officer Takagi displays eagerness to learn and understand the case's intricacies.
• Officer Shiratori demonstrates determination to solve the case independently, despite his initial lack of confidence.
• Suzuki Sonoko shows enthusiasm for her role in the case but misses crucial developments due to her late arrival.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and misdirection is prominent, with the murderer using the snow and armor to create false trails.
• The legend of General Shuyū serves as a red herring, drawing attention away from the human culprit.
• The contrast between the police officers' initial struggles and Jiang Xia's eventual solution highlights the latter's exceptional deductive skills.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia interacts with the police officers, providing explanations and hints, but maintains an air of mystery about his final conclusion.
• Officer Sato, Takagi, and Shiratori engage in discussion and speculation about the case, demonstrating their thought processes and growing understanding.
• Suzuki Sonoko interacts with the group after her late arrival, expressing her curiosity and enthusiasm for the case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia deduces that the murderer created two locked rooms to mislead the police and make it seem like a vengeful spirit was responsible.
• The murderer exploited the old lady's belief in ghosts to strengthen this deception.
• Jiang Xia reveals that the murderer is left-handed, based on the old lady's testimony about an armored samurai holding a sword in its right hand.
• The murderer's identity is narrowed down to either the youngest son, the eldest daughter-in-law, or the maid, Hatsuho, all of whom are left-handed.
• Jiang Xia exposes Hatsuho as the murderer by pointing out inconsistencies in her story about discovering President Daimon's body.
• Hatsuho's motive is revealed to be revenge for her father, President Saso, who was forced to commit suicide by President Daimon.

Character Developments

• Officer Sato improves her observational skills and deductive reasoning under Jiang Xia's guidance.
• Hatsuho's true motives and criminal actions are revealed, showing her cunning and manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• Deception and misdirection as a means to an end.
• The consequences of past actions catching up with one's present.
• The power dynamics between employers and employees.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia guides and teaches Officer Sato, demonstrating his expertise in deduction and crime scene analysis.
• Hatsuho's interactions with the Daimon Family reveal her ability to blend in and manipulate those around her.
• The Daimon Family members interact with one another, displaying their relationships, suspicions, and shifting alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia, a detective, deduces the method and motive behind the murders of President Daimon and his eldest son.
• The maid, Hatsuho, is identified as the killer.
• Jiang Xia reveals how Hatsuho created two locked rooms and her motive for the murders.

Character Developments

• Hatsuho: Initially calm and collected, she becomes increasingly distressed as Jiang Xia reveals her crimes.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates his exceptional deductive skills and relentless pursuit of the truth.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and the past haunting the present is explored through Hatsuho's backstory and her motive for the murders.
• The theme of truth and deception is prominent as Jiang Xia unravels the lies and illusions created by Hatsuho.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Hatsuho: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Jiang Xia relentlessly exposing Hatsuho's crimes and Hatsuho growing increasingly desperate to hide her actions.
• Jiang Xia and the other characters: Jiang Xia interacts with the other characters, including Ran and Sonoko, to gather information and piece together the events leading up to the murders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran preserve crucial evidence unknowingly.
• The maid confesses to killing two people and reveals her motive: avenging her father against President Daimon.
• Vodka reflects on his mistakes and learns from them, updating his rules for the Passerby Mutual Aid Association.
• Curacao realizes she has a piece of information Vodka might be interested in, planning to use it to obtain Uzo Coins.

Character Developments

• Vodka: Evolves as an Organization Cadre, reflecting on his mistakes and updating his rules.
• Curacao: Realizes she has valuable information to exchange for Uzo Coins, demonstrating her resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Characters' actions have unforeseen consequences, as seen with the maid's revenge plan and Vodka's initial underestimation of Mouri Ran.
• Learning from Mistakes: Vodka learns from his errors, updating his rules to better predict Uzo's actions.

Character Interactions

• Vodka and Vermouth: Their interaction is implied through Vermouth's condemnation and Vodka's response, showing their competitive relationship.
• Curacao and Vodka: Curacao plans to use information to obtain Uzo Coins from Vodka, indicating her strategic thinking and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vodka receives a message from Curacao containing a photo of a car with a punctured tire in the snow, suggesting a 'Snowy Room Tire Puncturing Case.'
• The local police arrive to arrest the culprit, and the case is closed.
• Mouri Ran invites Shirai (Vermouth) to join them for Valentine's Day chocolate at Fuyudo Villa, but Curacao declines due to work commitments.

Character Developments

• Vodka becomes paranoid about Uzo's capabilities and starts considering escape strategies.
• Curacao shows curiosity about Uzo's business cards and their new coin designs.
• Vermouth remains unfriendly towards Curacao.
• Mouri Ran shows kindness and concern for Vermouth's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Paranoia and mistrust (Vodka's fear of Uzo)
• Curiosity and its consequences (Curacao's interest in Uzo's business cards)
• Kindness and concern (Mouri Ran's invitation to Vermouth)

Character Interactions

• Vodka and Curacao: Business transaction; Vodka feels tricked by Curacao's intelligence.
• Vermouth and Curacao: Unfriendly; Vermouth shows disdain towards Curacao.
• Mouri Ran and Vermouth: Kind; Mouri Ran invites Vermouth to join them, showing concern for her well-being.
• Jiang Xia and Curacao: Unspoken tension; Jiang Xia is reluctant to see Curacao leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Curacao receives a call from her superior, Rum, who saw news of her with Uzo and expresses interest in recruiting Uzo.
• Rum suggests Curacao invite Uzo to his Sushi Restaurant to build rapport.
• Curacao, unwilling to comply, considers ways to avoid Uzo and Rum's potential interaction.
• Rum calls back, asking Curacao to visit Fuyudo Villa where Uzo is going for Valentine's Day.

Character Developments

• Curacao: Struggles with her loyalty to Rum and her desire to avoid Uzo's influence. She becomes increasingly resentful of Rum's meddling.
• Rum: Shows interest in Uzo's potential and tries to manipulate Curacao to bring them together. He displays a lack of understanding of Uzo's dangerous nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Rum attempts to control Uzo and uses Curacao as a pawn. Curacao resists this manipulation.
• Fear and caution: Both Curacao and Rum express caution about Uzo, with Curacao being more aware of his potential danger.

Character Interactions

• Curacao and Rum: Their conversation highlights their differing views on Uzo and Rum's disregard for Curacao's concerns.
• Curacao and Uzo (implied): Curacao's thoughts reveal her unease about Uzo's influence and her desire to avoid him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vermouth, driving the group to Fuyudo Villa, encounters unexpected road conditions and an arrow shot by Calvados.
• Calvados, having lost his gun, is searching for a new one and decides to visit Fuyudo Villa for Valentine's Day. He ends up at a shooting range but is denied a hunting rifle due to lack of certification.

Character Developments

• Vermouth remains vigilant after learning about Curacao's and Bourbon's experiences.
• Calvados struggles to find a gun and decides to focus on his love life instead, visiting Fuyudo Villa with high expectations.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to maintain composure and adapt to unexpected circumstances (Vermouth, Calvados).
• The impact of past actions on present opportunities (Calvados's difficulty in finding a gun due to his long absence from the black market).

Character Interactions

• Vermouth and the group in the car are startled by Calvados's arrow, with Vermouth maintaining her disguise despite her surprise.
• Calvados's interaction with the shooting range owner is thwarted due to his lack of certification, leading to his frustration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia and Vermouth (disguised as Dr. Araide) arrive at a shooting range inn for a Valentine's date, accompanied by Calvados, Tanigawa Noe, and other characters.
• An arrow shot by Calvados ricochets and nearly hits a minibus driver, revealing Jiang Xia and Vermouth to Calvados.
• Calvados approaches the minibus, surprised and infatuated to find Jiang Xia and Vermouth together.
• Tanigawa Noe recognizes Jiang Xia, and they chat briefly before Vermouth drives off to the inn.
• Upon arrival, they find the inn eerily empty, and gunshots are heard from the nearby forest.
• The Hotel Owner explains that the gunshots are from a Hunting Ground and apologizes for previous stray arrow incidents.

Character Developments

• Calvados's infatuation with Vermouth grows, leading to increased killing intent towards Jiang Xia.
• Jiang Xia remains calm and collected, subtly threatening Calvados with a mention of mountain roads at night.
• Vermouth becomes more alert and wary of Calvados's actions.
• Officer Sato expresses concern about safety issues caused by the nearby shooting range.

Significant Themes

• Love and infatuation (Calvados's obsession with Vermouth and Jiang Xia's date with Vermouth).
• Safety and security (concerns raised by the nearby shooting range and Hunting Ground).
• Trust and deception (Vermouth's disguise and Jiang Xia's hidden motives).

Character Interactions

• Calvados interacts with Jiang Xia and Vermouth, revealing his killing intent.
• Tanigawa Noe recognizes and greets Jiang Xia, showing familiarity.
• Jiang Xia and Vermouth discuss their date and the inn's safety issues.
• Officer Sato expresses her concerns about the shooting range's safety to the Hotel Owner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Officer Sato and her group arrive at the inn and meet a mysterious, rude guest.
• They dine at the Garden Restaurant, admiring the snowy scenery.
• A blizzard approaches, and they watch a City Hunter TV drama in the lobby.
• Sagaoka Kazuyoshi, the actor playing City Hunter, arrives at the inn with his agent, Tanigawa Noe.

Character Developments

• Officer Sato and Shiratori discuss the City Hunter drama, finding it boring and luck-based.
• Sagaoka Kazuyoshi shows arrogance and pride in his luck, both in and out of the drama.
• Vermouth feels annoyed by the unnecessary gun scene in the drama and considers visiting the director.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the beautiful snowy scenery and the rude behavior of some guests.
• The influence of luck on success, as discussed in relation to the City Hunter drama.

Character Interactions

• Officer Sato and Shiratori bond over their dislike of the City Hunter drama.
• Sagaoka Kazuyoshi interacts with fans, showing arrogance and pride.
• Vermouth and Jiang Xia watch the drama together, with Vermouth feeling annoyed by a scene involving a gun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An agent, Tanigawa Noe, is interested in signing Jiang Xia, a talented individual with a keen interest in the entertainment industry but no desire to join it.
• Jiang Xia meets an actor, Sunaoka, and his team at the resort. They invite him to dinner, where they discuss their TV drama and the actor's upcoming projects.
• Sunaoka becomes increasingly drunk and argumentative, causing tension at the dinner table.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia: Remains polite and reserved, declining offers to join the entertainment industry.
• Sunaoka: Starts as friendly and charismatic but becomes aggressive and rude under the influence of alcohol.
• Tanigawa Noe: Shows determination to sign Jiang Xia, despite his reluctance.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance vs. Reluctance: Jiang Xia's persistence in not joining the entertainment industry, despite offers and interest.
• Alcohol and Its Effects: Sunaoka's transformation from a friendly host to an argumentative guest after consuming alcohol.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Sunaoka: They meet and have a cordial conversation, with Sunaoka inviting Jiang Xia to dinner.
• Sunaoka and the Scriptwriter: They argue about the quality of the TV drama's scripts, with Sunaoka criticizing the scriptwriter's work and the scriptwriter defending his choices.
• The Team and Officer Sato: They discuss the entertainment industry's dynamics, with Officer Sato expressing admiration for their teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A heated argument occurs between an actor (Sunaoka Kazuyoshi) and the producer of a TV drama over funding issues.
• Sunaoka announces he's been poached by another company, causing his manager to panic.
• Vermouth suspects that Sunaoka will be the next victim due to the drama's declining popularity.
• Vermouth decides to withhold synchronizing the case to the Passerby Mutual Aid Association to protest her lack of rewards for her frequent encounters with Uzo.

Character Developments

• Sunaoka reveals his selfish and arrogant nature, prioritizing his career over the drama's success.
• Vermouth shows awareness of her value in the Passerby Mutual Aid Association and decides to negotiate for better rewards.

Significant Themes

• The dark side of the entertainment industry, with Sunaoka's behavior highlighting the cutthroat nature of show business.
• The power dynamics between the actor, producer, and manager, illustrating the complex relationships within a production team.
• Vermouth's growing awareness of her worth and the need for better compensation for her efforts in the Passerby Mutual Aid Association.

Character Interactions

• Sunaoka's heated argument with the producer and his manager, revealing his disdain for them and his eagerness to switch companies.
• Vermouth's internal monologue, showing her thought process and decision to withhold synchronizing the case.
• Vermouth's interaction with Mouri Ran and Vermouth, highlighting their different perspectives on the actor and the drama industry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A drunk actor, Sunaoka, disrupts a dinner gathering at the Garden Restaurant, causing an awkward atmosphere.
• The producer and scriptwriter try to salvage the mood, but the producer receives an urgent call and leaves.
• Calvados, hiding nearby, considers approaching Jiang Xia's table but hesitates.
• Jiang Xia receives a call from the actor, who invites him to his room, but the call ends abruptly.
• A gunshot is heard from the woods across from the restaurant.

Character Developments

• Sunaoka's on-screen charisma contrasts with his off-screen behavior, showing his duality.
• The producer tries to maintain a positive atmosphere despite the actor's antics.
• Calvados struggles with his feelings for Jiang Xia and his desire to approach her.
• Jiang Xia remains calm and collected throughout the unexpected events.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between public personas and private lives (Sunaoka).
• The struggle between personal desires and rational decisions (Calvados).
• The sudden and disruptive nature of violence (the gunshot).

Character Interactions

• The producer and scriptwriter attempt to smooth over the awkwardness caused by Sunaoka's behavior.
• Calvados considers approaching Jiang Xia's table but ultimately hesitates.
• Jiang Xia and Suzuki Sonoko react to the gunshot, with Sonoko recognizing the sound.

Key Plot Points

• Gunshots are heard from the hunting grounds across the stream.
• A bullet hole is found in the male actor's room, and he is discovered dead with a gunshot wound to the forehead.
• Police arrive, and Inspector Yamamura Misao takes charge of the case.

Character Developments

• Calvados is revealed to have been eavesdropping behind the door but manages to cover it up.
• The male actor, Sunaoka Kazuyoshi, is found dead.
• Inspector Yamamura Misao arrives and expresses his admiration for Jiang Xia.

Significant Themes

• The danger of stray bullets and the importance of safety measures.
• The impact of fame and stardom on those around celebrities (e.g., Yamamura's starstruck behavior).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Calvados: Calvados joins Jiang Xia's group to investigate, temporarily setting aside his resentment.
• Yamamura Misao and Jiang Xia: Yamamura expresses his admiration for Jiang Xia and promises to provide him with the best support.
• Conan and Calvados: Conan is wary of Calvados' boldness around police and detectives.