Detective Conan (名探偵コナン)

Excuse me.

Your help is appreciated.

Excuse me.

Higuchi Masaki (32) Office Worker

I'm looking for my wife.

Your help is appreciated.

Please.

Excuse me. I'm looking for my wi—

Tomomi...

Tomomi!

Excuse me.

May I take a flyer?

Yes. Here you go.

Could I see one, too?

Here.

Thank you.

Missing Person Name: Higuchi Tomomi Age: 29 years, height 165cm, slender build Since she was excited to perform with her community theater, I don't believe she chose to disappear. Even if it seems small, please contact me if you have any information. Contact: 080-976-0020 Higuchi Masaki

Huh? This woman...

You know her, Ran-neechan?

Yeah.

She works at the florist in the shopping center, right?

Th-That's right! That's her!

Have you seen her anywhere?

I don't know where she's been since she came home from the florist three days ago.

The rhythm on my lips is footloose!

The rhythm of my detective skills is perfect!

A strange mystery lies in the flyers

passed out by a desperate man standing on a street corner searching for his wife!

Always determining the one truth

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

his name is Detective Conan!

The Secret of the Search for His Wife

"The Secret of the Search for His Wife!"

Mori Detective Agency

I see.

So this is one of those flyers.

Please!

Please find Tomomi—my wife!

Please!

He was desperately looking for her in this rain.

At least do something for him.

Easier said than done.

It's only been three days since she went missing, right?

Maybe she'll return if you wait a little longer.

But...

People run away from home all the time.

Are you sure you didn't do something to upset her?

Maybe you stood her up because you got caught up playing mahjong.

Are you talking about yourself?

What?

No.

She's the one who didn't show up that day.

What? The Beika Center Building's observation tower and restaurant?

Higuchi Tomomi (29) Masaki's Wife

Yeah.

I'm surprised you got a reservation at such a fancy restaurant.

Tomorrow is special.

I'm so happy!

It was our wedding anniversary.

I made a reservation at a restaurant.

She was genuinely excited since it wasn't the type of restaurant we could normally visit.

So she couldn't have run away!

Besides, her phone and wallet were left in the living room.

Have you told the police?

Of course I told them.

But they couldn't say for certain if a crime took place.

I see.

I'm worried she was kidnapped or got caught up in something.

I'm just so anxious.

Dad.

Very well. I'll take on your case.

Thank you!

Really, thank you!

I appreciate your help!

That husband looks like he's going to break before his wife is found.

Try to find her soon.

I know.

That said,

all I can do is question her workplace and neighbors.

Tomomi-san went missing three days ago on Wednesday.

That's the day after the photo on the flyer was taken.

She left her job at the florist at 2 PM.

Her date with Higuchi-san was at seven.

It was a weekday afternoon.

It'd be convenient if someone saw her.

Ow!

You followed me again, brat?

Why not?

I think people will be more relaxed and willing to speak to you if I'm around.

Well, if you're going to beg, not even Mori Kogoro is heartless enough to turn you away.

You can tag along, but don't get in my way.

I'm not begging.

Higuchi Masaki & Tomomi

This is Higuchi-san's house.

Let's start by questioning his next door neighbor.

Yeah.

Three days ago?

Yes.

I saw Tomomi-san return from work.

What time?

I think it was around 2:30.

Did you notice anything unusual then?

No. She was her usual self.

She seemed happy and said she'd be having dinner at a restaurant that night.

Did you see any suspicious people or vehicles around here that day?

I can't recall.

Recently I've been so forgetful.

I remember the distant past so well, though.

Does that mean you didn't hear any suspicious sounds either?

No.

Besides, if that kind of sound were made in a residential neighborhood like this one,

people would've made a fuss.

You're right.

I don't know.

I don't interact much with the people who live around here.

Damn it!

There isn't a single clue.

All we learned is that she was looking forward to eating at the restaurant.

Yeah.

Let's try asking around behind Higuchi-san's house next.

Higuchi-san's wife?

I didn't see her that day, but last week I saw her by the Teimuzu River.

Last week?

How did she seem?

It seemed like she was arguing with her husband, so I didn't speak to her.

Arguing with her husband?

Yeah.

She was saying ominous things like "let me live tonight" and "kill me tomorrow."

I did hear shouting.

From Higuchi-san's house?

Yes.

They often argued at night.

It seems like those two didn't get along.

Did the wife run away or something?

Yes, I did see her fighting with her husband

on Sunday in the park next to Higuchi-san's house.

How exactly were they fighting?

Well...

"Send me away!"

Hey! Go finish your homework.

Okay.

Uh, what was that?

I'm sorry. That's actually what she was screaming.

Higuchi-san's wife shouted that at him.

Did something happen to Higuchi-san's family?

Please leave!

Who are you people?

That's Higuchi-san's voice.

Yeah.

You said you were the police,

so I thought you came to investigate Tomomi's disappearance.

Is something the matter, Higuchi-san?

Mori-san!

What's all the fuss, Takagi?

We just received an anonymous tip.

This officer is saying I murdered Tomomi and buried her body in the yard!

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Well then, Higuchi-san.

May we begin?

Just get it over with quickly.

Go ahead. Get started.

Yes, sir.

You won't find a body.

First of all, Tomomi isn't dead.

We found something, Detective Takagi. A woman's body.

N-No!

Tomomi!

Don't!

I understand how you feel, but please stay away from the body.

Tomomi...

Tomomi!

The victim is Higuchi Tomomi-san, twenty-nine years old.

She's a housewife who lived in this house.

We believe the cause of death is blood loss after being stabbed in the abdomen

with these pruning shears buried along with the body.

That man over there is the victim's husband Higuchi Masaki-san.

I see.

And at Mori-san's recommendation,

we've had several of the neighbors come to serve as witnesses.

Higuchi-san, according to the tip,

you murdered your wife and buried her in your yard.

There must be some mistake!

I would never murder Tomomi!

It's not possible!

You can tell us all about it at the station.

Takagi-kun.

Yes, sir.

Mori-san.

Mori-san...

What's this?

I don't believe it. "Look for my wife?" Yeah, right.

Hey, Mori-kun!