Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia, a seasoned Spirit Medium, picks up a New Ghost (Snow Woman) who can't remember her origin.
• Conan, the Mini Classmate, tries to find a murder case among the missing people at Fuyudo Villa but finds nothing.
• The group decides to split: high school students and Dr. Araide return to Tokyo, while police officers stay at Fuyudo Villa to wrap up cases.
• Jiang Xia hints at a potential 'little surprise' on the way back, suggesting they might encounter something interesting.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia: Shows his experience as a Spirit Medium, securing the Ghost and planning to take her to snowy places to help Conan solve the problem.
• Conan: Diligently investigates the roster but finds no signs of murder.
• Officer Shiratori: Realizes that cases follow the students and tries to distance himself from them.
• Vermouth: Wants to return to Tokyo but is stopped by Jiang Xia.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny in travel.
• The inevitability of cases following certain individuals (students and Jiang Xia).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and the Snow Woman: They communicate, and Jiang Xia decides to help her find her origin.
• Conan and the roster: Conan investigates the roster but finds no evidence of murder.
• Officer Shiratori and the high school students: Officer Shiratori suggests the students return to Tokyo while he and Officer Sato stay to wrap up cases.
• Jiang Xia and Vermouth: Jiang Xia stops Vermouth from returning to Tokyo with the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Curacao sends mysterious recordings related to Uzo to an intelligence clerk in exchange for two Uzo Coins, increasing her stockpile to three.
• Dr. Araide (Vermouth) is forced to take high school students on a trip, which ends up at a Ski Resort.
• Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran are hit on by two men posing as ski instructors, but are recognized by their former teacher, Yonehara.

Character Developments

• Curacao: Shows initiative in gathering and trading intelligence, demonstrating her resourcefulness.
• Dr. Araide (Vermouth): Maintains her disguise and professionalism despite personal desires, showcasing her patience and adaptability.
• Suzuki Sonoko: Exhibits her usual enthusiasm and curiosity, leading the group to the Ski Resort.
• Mouri Ran: Remains relatively quiet and follows Suzuki Sonoko's lead.

Significant Themes

• The theme of disguise and dual identities continues, with Vermouth maintaining her Dr. Araide persona and the two men posing as ski instructors.
• The contrast between Suzuki Sonoko's and Vermouth's desires is highlighted, with Suzuki Sonoko seeking excitement and Vermouth longing for a peaceful trip with the two high school students.

Character Interactions

• Curacao interacts with the intelligence clerk, demonstrating her understanding of the value of the recordings she possesses.
• Dr. Araide (Vermouth) interacts with the high school students, showing her reluctance to engage in their activities but maintaining her proper image.
• Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran interact with the two men, with Suzuki Sonoko initially interested but both becoming disinterested when they learn the men are not genuine ski instructors.
• Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran interact with their former teacher, Yonehara, leading to the exposure of the two men's deception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Conan, Jiang Xia, Ran, and Sonoko reunite with their former elementary school teacher, Yonehara.
• They meet other teachers from Yonehara's current school: Shimoda, Sakai, and Nakamura.
• The group plans to meet Sugiyama, another teacher, at a rented Villa.
• They encounter a driver who warns them about heavy snow and potential entrapment at the Villa.

Character Developments

• Teacher Yonehara: Revealed to have transferred to Haido Elementary School, she remains outgoing and caring.
• Conan/Shinichi: Shows curiosity about Shinichi's past visits to their elementary school.
• Suzuki Sonoko: Demonstrates maturity by not being swayed by the teachers' flimsy invitation to the Villa.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Nostalgia: The reunion with Yonehara evokes memories of their childhood.
• Change and Growth: The passage of time is emphasized as the former students are now high schoolers, and Yonehara is still single but nearing 30.

Character Interactions

• Conan and Jiang Xia: They reminisce about their elementary school days and discuss their plans.
• Teacher Yonehara and Sonoko: Sonoko admires Yonehara's hair, leading to a light-hearted exchange.
• Teachers and Conan's Group: The teachers invite Conan, Ran, and Sonoko to the Villa, despite the high schoolers' reservations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The teachers argue about who organized the trip to the villa, with no clear answer.
• They arrive at the villa amidst a snowstorm.
• An uninvited guest, a reporter, arrives and reveals he received an anonymous letter about an impending event.
• The teachers are unsettled by his presence.

Character Developments

• The teachers display varying levels of discomfort and unease around the reporter.
• Conan remains calm and practical, trying to help the teachers find answers.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and unexpected, as the trip's organizer remains a mystery and an uninvited guest arrives.
• The theme of fear and unease, as the teachers grapple with the reporter's presence and the potential danger it signals.

Character Interactions

• The teachers argue amongst themselves about the trip's organizer.
• The teachers are uncomfortable around the reporter, with some trying to avoid him.
• Conan attempts to help the teachers find answers and ease their concerns.
• Suzuki Sonoko and Jiang Xia discuss the teachers' behavior and the reporter's arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the villa and starts helping with chores.
• Vermouth (disguised as Dr. Araide) realizes Teacher Yonehara might discover her disguise tools.
• Vermouth hears a thud from the room next to hers, where Teacher Yonehara is.
• Mouri Ran calls out for Teacher Nakamura, who is missing.
• Vermouth decides to investigate the noise to prevent Mouri Ran from entering the dangerous room.

Character Developments

• Vermouth (Dr. Araide) shows reluctance to get involved in the case but ultimately does to protect Mouri Ran.
• Teacher Yonehara is found unconscious in her room.

Significant Themes

• The theme of disguise and deception continues as Vermouth maintains her Dr. Araide persona.
• The theme of protecting others is shown when Vermouth decides to investigate the noise to keep Mouri Ran safe.

Character Interactions

• Vermouth interacts with the black cat with white paws, which seems to be trying to get her to investigate the noise.
• Vermouth interacts with Mouri Ran, deciding to investigate the noise to keep her safe.
• Teacher Yonehara is found by Vermouth in an unconscious state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dr. Araide discovers a kana "mi" written in blood on Teacher Yonehara's hand.
• Vermouth, disguised as Dr. Araide, is attacked and knocked out by an unknown assailant.
• Conan and friends find Dr. Araide and Teacher Yonehara unconscious in the guest room.
• Teacher Yonehara regains consciousness and recounts being attacked with anesthetic and having her head slammed against the wall.
• Lipstick letters "mi" and "na" are found on both victims' hands, spelling "kill you all".
• The reporter arrives and accuses the teachers of covering up a past incident.

Character Developments

• Vermouth (disguised as Dr. Araide) shows resilience and resourcefulness in handling unexpected situations.
• Teacher Yonehara demonstrates strength and determination in resisting the attacker.
• Conan exhibits keen observational skills and deductive reasoning in noticing Teacher Yonehara's movement and the lipstick letters.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group, exacerbated by the reporter's accusations.
• The consequences of past actions and their lingering effects on the present.

Character Interactions

• Conan and his friends work together to investigate the situation.
• The teachers display concern and support for each other.
• The reporter's hostile interactions with the teachers escalate tensions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An attacker, likely Teacher Sugiyama, is still at large in the villa after assaulting "Dr. Araide" (Vermouth).
• The group follows footprints leading back to the villa, confirming the attacker is inside.
• They decide to stay in the villa overnight and continue their work, unaware of the danger.

Character Developments

• Conan (Shinichi Kudo) displays his observational skills by noticing wet cuffs on Teacher Nakamura's pants.
• Vermouth (Dr. Araide) finds the current situation surprisingly pleasant.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group, with some believing the attack is a prank by Teacher Sugiyama.
• The danger of underestimating the situation.

Character Interactions

• Conan and Jiang Xia (Conan's adult form) discuss the group's lack of caution.
• The teachers split up to continue their tasks, unaware of the potential threat.
• Vermouth enjoys the unexpected calm in his current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group finishes dinner, and the reporter joins them, mentioning a past incident from three years ago.
• Conan asks about the incident, but the teachers deflect the question.
• The Villa's phone rings, and the caller is revealed to be the Villa manager, not Teacher Sugiyama.
• The Villa's doorbell rings persistently, and Teacher Sugiyama is found frozen and dead at the doorstep.

Character Developments

• Conan becomes determined to uncover the truth about the incident at Haido Elementary School three years ago.
• The teachers seem to be hiding something related to the incident.
• Jiang Xia demonstrates his medical knowledge by examining the corpse.

Significant Themes

• The past incident at Haido Elementary School serves as a central mystery, driving the plot forward.
• The theme of deception and secrets is prevalent among the teachers.

Character Interactions

• Conan and Jiang Xia work together to investigate the situation.
• The teachers interact with each other, revealing their dynamics and possible alliances.
• The group's reactions to the frozen corpse at the door highlight their shock and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A teacher, Sugiyama, is found dead, his body stiff and pressing the doorbell.
• The cause of death is determined to be strangulation, with rigor mortis setting in at least nine hours prior.
• A lipstick mark on the corpse spells out 'ko', joining previous marks 'mi' and 'na' to form 'minako'.
• A teacher, Shimoda, reacts hysterically to the name 'minako' and locks himself in his room.
• Police cannot be reached due to a heavy blizzard, leaving the group to spend the night together.

Character Developments

• Conan Edogawa: Shows keen observation and deduction skills, suspecting Dr. Araide initially but being reassured by Sonoko's account.
• Sonoko Suzuki: Demonstrates loyalty and concern for her friends, taking the initiative to call the police.
• Shimoda: Reveals a connection to the name 'minako', causing him to panic and isolate himself.
• Vermouth (Dr. Araide): Maintains her disguise, showing brief internal monologues hinting at her true identity.

Significant Themes

• Isolation and Trust: The group's isolation due to the blizzard and Shimoda's self-imposed isolation highlight the theme of trust and mistrust among them.
• Fear and Paranoia: The presence of a killer among them and the eerie circumstances fuel fear and paranoia, as seen in Shimoda's reaction and the group's decision to stay awake together.

Character Interactions

• Conan and Sonoko: Their interaction shows their close friendship, with Conan seeking Sonoko's assurance about Dr. Araide's whereabouts.
• Shimoda and the Group: Shimoda's interaction with the group reveals his guilt or knowledge about the 'minako' connection, leading to his isolation.
• Vermouth and Conan: Though not directly interacting, Vermouth's internal monologues hint at her awareness of Conan's presence and his potential to uncover her identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teacher Yonehara assigns tasks to keep everyone safe; the Curly-haired Man (Teacher Shimoda) is left alone in his room.
• Conan notices strange marks on the corridor pillars and armrest outside.
• Teacher Nakamura is unable to enter Teacher Shimoda's room; later, his body is found strangled.
• The murder weapon is missing, and no one was seen coming downstairs.

Character Developments

• Conan shows concern for Jiang Xia's health in the cold.
• Teacher Nakamura is persistent but struggles to enter Teacher Shimoda's room.
• The Curly-haired Man (Teacher Shimoda) is shown to be scared and anxious about his safety.

Significant Themes

• Fear and paranoia among the group.
• The importance of communication and trust among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Conan discuss the case and share information with Haibara Ai.
• Teacher Nakamura tries to enter Teacher Shimoda's room but fails.
• The reporters suspect the three teachers on the second floor, causing tension among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A reporter, suspecting everyone, proposes a body search to find the murder weapon (a rope) after Shimoda's death.
• No rope is found on any of the teachers or guests, suggesting the culprit might have escaped through the window.
• Mouri Ran finds Dr. Araide awake, who claims to have been attacked earlier but now feels fine.
• The reporter reveals that three years ago, a student hanged herself at Haido Elementary due to excessive pressure from Teacher Yonehara, the current homeroom teacher.
• The reporter implies that the other teachers present might also be involved in the student's suicide, causing tension among them.
• Teacher Yonehara suggests everyone gather in the living room to wait for the police together.

Character Developments

• Mouri Ran shows concern for her teacher's well-being and is determined to protect her.
• Dr. Araide, though initially believed to be injured, reveals he's fine, raising questions about his earlier claim.
• The reporter exposes the dark past of the teachers present, causing them distress and suspicion.
• Conan becomes more suspicious of the teachers, believing the culprit is among them.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group.
• The consequences of past actions.
• The struggle between truth and deception.

Character Interactions

• Mouri Ran and Dr. Araide share a student-teacher bond, with Mouri Ran showing concern for his well-being.
• The reporter's revelations cause tension and mistrust among the teachers.
• Conan and Jiang Xia both investigate the case, though Jiang Xia's progress is not yet clear.
• The Snow Woman interacts with Conan, though her intentions are unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Conan discovers a kite string with a broken rubber band, realizing how Sugiyama's corpse moved to ring the doorbell.
• Jiang Xia deduces that the murderer is among them and outlines three incidents: the attack on Yonehara and Araide, Sugiyama's corpse ringing the bell, and Shimoda's murder.
• Conan figures out the case but is surprised to find Jiang Xia already knows the details.

Character Developments

• Conan: Becomes more determined to solve the case after Jiang Xia's deductions.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates his exceptional detective skills by solving the case and outlining the events.
• Reporter: Becomes more invested in the case and considers interviewing Jiang Xia after it's over.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group, as the murderer is revealed to be among them.
• The power of deduction and observation, shown by both Conan and Jiang Xia.

Character Interactions

• Conan and Jiang Xia: Conan is initially excited to solve the case but is surprised and slightly disheartened to find Jiang Xia already knows the details.
• Jiang Xia and the Reporter: Jiang Xia manipulates the reporter's curiosity to gain access to a photo of Mochizuki Minako, which he uses to compare with the Snow Woman's appearance.
• The teachers: They grow increasingly anxious and suspicious of each other as Jiang Xia reveals the murderer is among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia deduces that Teacher Sugiyama's body was moved to the entrance and propped up with a rubber band loop to press the doorbell when it snapped.
• The murderer lured Sugiyama to the villa hours ago, causing the heating to be turned on and icicles to form.
• The murder weapon for Shimoda's killing was Yonehara's wig, braided to resemble a rope.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia demonstrates exceptional deductive skills and observation.
• Vermouth (disguised as Dr. Araide) maintains her cover but struggles to keep her composure when Jiang Xia mentions her volunteering to make beds.

Significant Themes

• Deception and disguise: Vermouth's disguise and the murderer's use of a wig as a weapon.
• Trust and suspicion: The murderer exploits the group's trust to commit crimes.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia confronts Vermouth (as Dr. Araide) with his deductions, exposing her as the murderer.
• Vermouth interacts with Jiang Xia, trying to maintain her disguise while growing increasingly nervous.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia deduces that Teacher Yonehara is the killer, using the clues left behind in the murders.
• Yonehara confesses to killing Shimoda, Sugiyama, and framing Tony to avenge Minako, a student who supposedly died by suicide three years ago.
• Yonehara reveals that Minako was silenced by two teachers, including Shimoda, who were involved in a bribery scheme.
• Police arrive to take over the aftermath after the snowstorm subsides.

Character Developments

• Teacher Yonehara: Revealed as the killer, driven by a desire to avenge Minako. She initially appears compassionate but is later revealed to be manipulative and ruthless.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates exceptional deduction skills, piecing together the clues to identify Yonehara as the culprit.
• Yamamura Misao: Expresses his admiration for Jiang Xia's abilities and regrets not being able to reach the scene earlier due to the snowstorm.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Yonehara's primary motivation, driven by her desire to avenge Minako's death.
• Betrayal: Shimoda and Sugiyama's betrayal of their student, Minako, and Yonehara's initial plan to harm Sonoko for her own goals.
• Justice vs. Vigilantism: Yonehara's actions raise questions about whether her methods are just, given her lack of definitive proof and her willingness to harm others in her quest for vengeance.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Yamamura Misao: They express mutual respect and admiration for each other's abilities.
• Yonehara and her colleagues: Tensions rise as Yonehara's colleagues realize they were once targets of her revenge plot.
• Yonehara and the students (Sonoko and Ran): The students express disbelief and sadness at Yonehara's actions, leading her to reflect on her own lack of qualification as a teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia suggests to Officer Yamamura that he contact him if he encounters cases involving Snow Women.
• Jiang Xia and his classmates return to Tokyo without incident.
• Jiang Xia starts researching Snow Women cases with Haibara Ai's help.
• Mori Atsushi invites Jiang Xia to a news award ceremony to meet a colleague he suspects is unusual.

Character Developments

• Officer Yamamura shows keen instincts, noticing Jiang Xia's interest in Snow Women cases.
• Jiang Xia demonstrates his dedication to solving cases, even on his return from a trip.
• Mori Atsushi shows appreciation for Jiang Xia's detective skills and seeks his help.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural, particularly Snow Women, continues to be a focus.
• The power of observation and intuition in detective work is highlighted.
• The theme of trust and suspicion among colleagues is explored through Mori Atsushi's concerns about his coworker.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Officer Yamamura have a friendly exchange, with Yamamura showing curiosity about Jiang Xia's interest in supernatural cases.
• Jiang Xia and Haibara Ai work together to research Snow Women cases, showing a comfortable working relationship.
• Mori Atsushi reaches out to Jiang Xia for help, indicating a growing trust in Jiang Xia's abilities.
• Jiang Xia and Bourbon (Amuro Tooru) interact indirectly, with Jiang Xia anticipating Bourbon's arrival and Bourbon showing interest in Jiang Xia's recent trip.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru learns that the unknown hero who saved Jiang Xia is Calvados, a.k.a. Mr. Yamaguchi.
• Calvados returns to Tokyo, unable to obtain guns due to increased security at the Hunting Rifle warehouse.
• Jiang Xia invites Amuro Tooru to an Evening Banquet, where he met a "gloomy but good person."

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru becomes more suspicious of Calvados' true intentions and decides to investigate him.
• Jiang Xia continues to display his naivety and lack of caution around potential threats, inviting Amuro Tooru to the Evening Banquet.

Significant Themes

• The theme of dual identities continues, with Calvados' true motives still unclear.
• The theme of trust and caution is explored, as Amuro Tooru is wary of Jiang Xia's new acquaintance.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia have a brief conversation about Calvados and Jiang Xia's new acquaintance.
• Amuro Tooru decides to accompany Jiang Xia to the Evening Banquet, showing concern for his safety.
• Calvados, though not present, is the subject of both Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia's thoughts and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru, a detective, meets Mori Atsushi and Jiang Xia at a hotel.
• Ryusei Ryuichi wins the 35th Quarterly Photography Award for his fire scene photos.
• Amuro Tooru notices the unusual timing of Ryusei's award-winning photos.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru: Becomes suspicious of Ryusei Ryuichi's award-winning photos.
• Ryusei Ryuichi: Wins the prestigious photography award, gains recognition.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Skill: Amuro Tooru questions if Ryusei's success is due to luck or something more.
• Recognition: Ryusei gains recognition for his work, while Amuro remains skeptical.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia: They discuss Ryusei's photos and Amuro's suspicions.
• Ryusei Ryuichi and Jiang Xia: They exchange business cards, with Ryusei expressing admiration for Jiang Xia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru, undercover as a fan, meets Ryusei Ryuichi and learns about his award-winning photo, 'The Person Falling from the Sky.'
• Nakai Akira, a communications reporter, confronts Ryusei Ryuichi, hinting at a secret and causing him to leave the event.
• Amuro Tooru decides to investigate Nakai Akira's home to find clues about Ryusei Ryuichi's secret.
• Mori Atsushi reflects on Jiang Xia's role in the events and decides to stay close to him.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru: Becomes more determined to uncover Ryusei Ryuichi's secret and prove his genius.
• Ryusei Ryuichi: Reveals a vulnerable side when confronted by Nakai Akira.
• Nakai Akira: Shows a desire to expose Ryusei Ryuichi's secret and possibly Jiang Xia's as well.
• Mori Atsushi: Begins to appreciate Jiang Xia's abilities and decides to stay close to him.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations of geniuses.
• The search for truth and the consequences of exposure.
• The manipulation of information and secrets.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Ryusei Ryuichi: Amuro pretends to be a fan, but his true intention is to investigate Ryusei.
• Nakai Akira and Ryusei Ryuichi: Their confrontation hints at a secret that could damage Ryusei's reputation.
• Mori Atsushi and Jiang Xia: Mori decides to stay close to Jiang Xia, recognizing his unique abilities.
• Conan and Jiang Xia: They plan to work together to investigate the Snow Woman case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia's sudden interest in "monster" cases leads him to suspect other unsolved cases might also involve supernatural disguises.
• Reporter Nakai calls Jiang Xia, drunk, warning of danger and asking for help before a suspicious thud and cry are heard, followed by the call ending abruptly.
• Jiang Xia, Conan, and Haibara Ai rush to Nakai's residence, while Amuro Tooru tails them, and Calvados, an intelligence operative, coincidentally drives by and is followed by Amuro.
• Upon arrival, they see smoke coming from Nakai's apartment, indicating a fire.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia shows concern for others' safety and takes immediate action when he suspects danger.
• Conan demonstrates his observational skills and quick thinking by noticing the fire.
• Amuro Tooru's suspicion of Calvados grows due to their repeated encounters.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural being used as a disguise for criminal activities.
• Coincidences and their potential significance in uncovering hidden truths.
• The responsibility of journalists and the danger they face while investigating.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia, Conan, and Haibara Ai work together to respond to the potential threat to Nakai.
• Amuro Tooru follows Jiang Xia and Calvados, revealing his growing suspicions about Calvados' activities.
• Calvados' presence adds an additional layer of intrigue and potential danger to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fire breaks out in a building, and a man falls from the balcony, presumed to be Mr. Nakai.
• Inspector Yuminaga arrives and suspects arson.
• Calvados, a resident, is shocked by the fire and drops his shopping bags.
• Amuro Tooru, an undercover agent, is dissatisfied with the Organization members' public image and reflects on Calvados's recent strange behavior.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia: Shows concern for Mr. Nakai and maintains professionalism in front of Inspector Yuminaga.
• Inspector Yuminaga: Displays sympathy for Calvados and recognizes Jiang Xia's professionalism.
• Calvados: Struggles with his public image as a hero and worries about his chocolate-making equipment in the fire.
• Amuro Tooru: Frustrated with the Organization's members' positive public image and Calvados's recent behavior.

Significant Themes

• Public image vs. reality
• The consequences of one's actions (Calvados's chocolate-making equipment being destroyed in the fire)
• The struggle between personal desires and public duty (Calvados's concern for his equipment vs. his role as a hero)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Inspector Yuminaga: Jiang Xia shares details about Calvados's heroic actions, and Yuminaga admires Jiang Xia's professionalism.
• Calvados and Inspector Yuminaga: Yuminaga offers comfort and advice to Calvados, who is devastated by the fire.
• Amuro Tooru and Calvados: Amuro Tooru watches Calvados's actions from a distance, growing frustrated with the Organization's public image and Calvados's behavior.