"Here we are. This is the castle in Yokosuka..." Natsumi Kousaka had just stepped out of the car and was about to introduce the place to the others with a smile when she noticed numerous police cars already parked in front of the castle gates. She froze.
The old butler stepped forward, shielding the bewildered Natsumi Kousaka behind him. "E-Excuse me, officers. Has something happened?"
Ginzō Nakamori, who had been waiting there for some time, raised his brows and was about to step forward when Juzo Megure grabbed him from the side, barely stopping his imminent shout.
Facing this confused group, many of whom he knew quite well, Juzo Megure cleared his throat and informed them of the situation.
"Everyone, we may need your cooperation with the police investigation over the next few days, including taking statements. In addition, your luggage from the ship, as well as your movements after arriving in Tokyo..."
"What exactly happened?" The Russian Embassy counselor, who had gradually realized something was wrong, frowned and stepped forward to interrupt his aimless announcement. "I came here on a diplomatic assignment. If this does not involve a criminal case, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to cooperate..."
"The police would not detain you without cause. Once we establish that you have nothing to do with it, that will be the end of it. I..." Ginzō Nakamori snorted and was about to say more when Juzo Megure interrupted him again.
Having stopped his agitated colleague from another department, Juzo Megure sighed inwardly.
It was not as though he could not understand Inspector Nakamori's feelings. He had been toyed with by Kaito Kid for too many years. Every time he felt certain of victory, the thief would slip away as easily as if it were some stage trick.