Detective Conan (名探偵コナン)

Detective Conan Episode 987 "The Company Dissolution Party"

That was delicious.

I'm full, too.

What a truly delicious meal.

Given its effect on Japan's economy,

we can afford this kind of luxury once in a while.

Hey, kid. Don't forget to thank me.

You're right. Thanks, Mister.

Finally, a word from Kureno-san.

Thanks for holding this company dissolution party.

Are they the guests in the private room?

Sounds like it.

Thanks to all of you, this term our company did the best it's ever done.

Unfortunately, despite our success, we've decided to sell the company.

Kureno Jiro (38) President of Online Shopping Site "Clerno"

This decision was made with all of our interests in mind.

I'm not abandoning you and running away.

Make sure you don't resent me for this.

Hold on.

Kamijo Hiroo (30) "Clerno" Employee/Web Designer

I don't agree with the decision to sell at all.

He's right. Wouldn't we normally discuss this first?

Koshimoto Eiji (38) "Clerno" Employee/Merchandise

It's too sudden.

Narita Mayu (34) "Clerno" Employee/Accounting

It's fine.

You guys know our president isn't the type of person to explain every little thing.

Now, now.

Toda Junnosuke (33) "Clerno" Employee/Public Relations

Sir, thank you for all your hard work.

This isn't much, but it's a reflection of how we feel.

What's this?

Thank you.

Guys, thinking back, I know things were tough when we first started,

but the company grew this much because we worked together.

I'm overjoyed that we made it to today.

I can't breathe...

Sir?

Th-This is a joke, right?

Kureno!

I-It's an emergency.

Narita-san, call an ambulance!

Got it.

Seriously?

Are you okay, Kureno?

Kureno?

Hey, Kureno!

Kureno!

Kureno!

Find the question that solves the mystery!

Apply miraculous detective skills to the secrets of the heart!

A dissolving company hosts its last party!

Identify the motives of all the witnesses!

Always determining the one truth

with the body of a child and the mind of an adult,

his name is Detective Conan!

The Company Dissolution Party

"The Company Dissolution Party!"

The deceased is the president of online shopping website "Clerno", Kureno Jiro-san.

He came here today to eat with his staff.

And the man who reported the incident is...

Inspector.

Mori-kun.

I happened to be eating in the hall over there.

I came running when I heard shouting.

Mori-kun, you didn't witness the death?

I didn't see anything.

So, what's the cause of death?

We believe he was poisoned.

Poisoned?

Judging by the photo stuck to the bouquet,

all the employees seemed to get along.

Huh?

What's this?

Hey, is this mark on his neck—

C-Conan-kun?

You're always sticking your nose where it doesn't belong!

Ow!

Conan-kun, you shouldn't do that.

Go someplace else.

Sorry.

Jeez. Anyway, what's this mark on his neck?

Oh, right.

The bouquet Kureno-san received during the meal had a poison needle hidden in it.

When he took the bouquet in his hands, the needle stabbed and poisoned him.

It left a mark on his neck.

So, who prepared the bouquet?

It was Toda-san.

But the other three also touched the bouquet.

Let's start by questioning everybody.

Forgive me for asking, Toda-san, but did you join the company after its formation?

Yes. I began working for President Kureno five years ago.

Until then, I'd been doing planning for an advertising agency.

I was recruited by this company, who was one of our clients at the time.

What were you going to do after the company was dissolved?

I hadn't received a formal offer,

but I was planning to work with Kureno-san on his next project.

Clerno

Toda-kun, you've helped me a lot until now.

I'd like you to serve in an even better position on my next project.

Thank you.

So there's no way I would have killed President Kureno.

But we've been told the poison was in the bouquet you handed to him.

The bouquet was a surprise.

I hadn't touched it since the start of the party.

Toda-san, do you have any idea what happened to Kureno-san?

Was there anyone who resented him?

I don't wish to speak ill of my friends,

but I do have some idea.

It's the designer Kamijo-san.

He was originally a famous web designer.

He's been overbearing since he joined the team.

On top of that, he's a big spender and keeps taking out advances on his salary.

Kamijo-san is in the most trouble if this team is dissolved.

Man, what a hassle.

I can't remember how long ago I started.

President Kureno suddenly contacted me one day.

I thought I'd live the laid-back freelance life forever,

but his terms were so generous, I agreed to work for him.

You didn't approve of the company's dissolution, correct?

We heard you requested advances on your salary.

It has nothing to do with money!

He always made decisions on his own,

but it was awful of him to make such a big decision without discussing it with me first.

I suppose you're right.

By the way, Kamijo-san, what are you planning to do after the team is dissolved?

Who knows?

I haven't decided yet, but since I was originally freelance,

I'll be fine without a company.

Oh, right.

I think this was done by someone with a personal grudge.

A personal grudge?

Yeah.

So why don't you examine our belongings some more?

We did take a quick look through everyone's belongings.

Inspector, look at this.

We found this among Narita-san's belongings.

I joined Kureno-san's team eight years ago.

I was in charge of accounting.

How did you end up joining Kureno-san's team?

I knew the president from before.

Forgive me for asking,

but were you and President Kureno dating?

Yes, although shortly after that picture was taken,

he said he'd fallen in love with someone else and broke up with me.

I'm sorry to hear that.

It's fine.

Jiro-san genuinely recognized the work I did.

That was enough to make me happy.

By the way, was there anyone who had problems with Kureno-san?

Well...

There's Koshimoto-san.

Yes, Kureno and I had been friends since college.

We'd been together since the site was established.

I was in charge of merchandise.

We heard you often clashed with Kureno-san.

Yeah, we argued all the time.

But so, what?

We were just good enough friends that we could say anything to each other.

If you suspect me, you should look into Toda!

He had clients entertaining him practically every day.

He was spoiled.

I think he'd hate to lose that luxurious lifestyle.

It sounds like all the suspects have motives.

Yes.

Who do you think did it?

It was probably Toda-san.

The poison was in the bouquet he prepared.

Excuse me.

Inspector, we received new testimony from the restaurant staff.

Inspector, I'm certain it was Toda.

Yes.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Mister, what are you doing?

Huh?

Oh. It's just you, kid.

I received an important phone call.

An important call?

I'm actually being recruited by a client.

I didn't trust President Kureno,

so I was secretly in discussions with them.

How bold...

I don't want the police to suspect me, so don't tell them.

This should keep you quiet.

Thanks.

It's a unsold product from our site.

Our imported toys were our top sellers.

It's so cool.

What? Is that true?

Yes.

The bouquet was here during the meal.

That tall man crouched over the bouquet and fiddled with it.

You're absolutely certain?

Yes.

Thank you for the valuable information.

Well, I should go.

I knew it. I knew Koshimoto was suspicious from the start.

The old man's in great form today.

Koshimoto-san was in charge of merchandise.