Conan: The winner is justice

Next, Sanae Sugita told Komemon everything she witnessed about the murder that day.

In fact, what she said was similar to what Masayoshi Sakaguchi said in the morning.

However, in the legal definition, what the witness said and what the parties said are completely different concepts.

Moreover, in order to ensure that there are no mistakes in the case, Gu Meimen must confirm every detail learned by both parties.

"... After receiving a call from Mr. Sakaguchi, Maehara went up the stairs and turned on the speakerphone function to let the big dog squatting on the second floor listen. I was eating pizza at that time, and soon I heard a scream. , I saw Tsuyoshi Maehara being thrown from the second floor to the steps by the dog. Then Tsuyoshi Maehara died like this."

Koumimon, who was sitting opposite, opened the cap of his pen and took notes in a small notebook while confirming the information Sanae Sugita said.

"So, did you hear the specific content of what Mr. Sakaguchi said on the phone?"

"Regarding this, didn't the police say that the suspect said 'John, how are you (元気か)', 'How are you (元気か), John'?"

"No, the suspect's own confession cannot completely prove anything. Miss Sugita, what I want to confirm is whether you heard it and what you heard."

Gu Meimen stretched out his hand to correct her words.

"Uh... I heard it."

Sanae Sugita thought for a moment, then shook her head in confusion.

“But, because it was kind of chaotic, I kind of don’t remember exactly what I heard.”

"That's it..."

Gu Meimen twirled the pen on her fingertips with a slight smile on her lips.

There is good news, he can now confirm that the girl's testimony is not the so-called direct evidence.

What is direct evidence?

For example, the entire situation of a murder case can be viewed as a blank sheet of paper.

The testimony of the eyewitness is to continuously paint black on this white paper. The more paint is painted, the more content he witnessed, until the entire white paper turns black.

As long as there is a little bit on the white paper, even just a little bit, that has not been smeared on, then the witness's testimony does not constitute "direct evidence."

Now the girl says she doesn't remember hearing what was said on the phone, which takes part of the case out of the equation and makes what she said nothing more than "circumstantial evidence."

This is the law. If it is different at all, it will be completely different.

However, even if it is indirect evidence, it is still not safe, and Gu Meimen must make sure it is foolproof.

So Komemon stood up with a smile, walked slowly from the opposite side, and came to Sugita Sanae.

"You know what? Miss Sanae."

Komemon leaned down slightly and whispered softly into Sugita Sanae's ear.

"The human brain is a very incredible thing. Things that you think you have not heard or remembered are actually hibernating deep in the brain, lined up in rows of bookshelves. When due to some kind of opportunity, such as for justice, these representatives Books holding memories will wake up and fly out of the bookshelf one by one..."

A slight hot breeze came from her ears, making the female college student's ears itch.

Even though her private life was extremely chaotic and she had slept with countless men so far, Sugita Sanae couldn't help but feel her ears warm and her heart beat slightly at this moment.

"Oh! Mr. Lawyer!"

Sanae Sugita couldn't help but stretched out her hands to hug the handsome young man who was approaching.

However, Gu Meimen moved quickly and avoided the female college student's hug.

Only then did Sugita Sanae react, coughed, and sat upright again.

"Mr. Lawyer, my memory suddenly opened and I think I remembered what I heard!"

The female college student thought for a while. Her expression seemed to be thinking about something, and then her attitude became firm and affirmative.

“Moreover, the content of the phone call was not the words ‘How are you (元気か) John’ as the police said, but another ordinary greeting!”

"Very good." Gu Meimen smiled slightly, "Are you sure this is how it is in your memory? There is nothing false in it, right?"

"Of course, I'm very sure that's what I heard at that time!" Sanae Sugita looked like he was speaking out for justice. "Your words suddenly enlightened me, so I did remember that the suspect is absolutely innocent. I I’m willing to speak up for him!”

"Oh, you are such a kind girl, heaven will be moved by you."

Gu Meimen nodded with satisfaction and raised his wine glass with a smile.

The witness matter has been settled and the east wind is ready.

The court session is only twenty days away.

After dinner, Sanae Sugita took the labor fee that Komemon had given him when they first met, said goodbye to him with great gratitude, and left the restaurant happily.

Gu Meimen was also about to leave.

At this time, I suddenly felt my eyes jump.

The lawyer's sensitivity immediately brought him back.

I saw a little boy wearing blue children's clothing, a bow tie and glasses sneaking around, squatting under the table next to him.

"So it's you, kid." Gu Meimen narrowed her eyes, "Have you been following me all this time? When did you start?"

"Ah, I just passed by occasionally~!"

The tracking was broken by Xingxing, and Conan had to pretend to be stupid and laugh.

In fact, from the moment Komemon left Masayoshi Sakaguchi's house, he found an excuse to leave the Detective Boys and followed him.

Because Gu Meimen's words and actions concerned him a lot, and after thinking about it, he still felt uneasy and came to take a look.

Unexpectedly, I directly witnessed the scene where he met the witness.

"Oh, kid, you have the talent to be a ninja! Why don't you stop being a detective and change your career?"

Gu Meimen walked up to Conan, squatted down with a smile, and touched his head.

"Kid, it's so late, your mother will be worried, go home quickly!"

"..."

"..."

"Mr. Gu Meimen, you are committing a crime."

Conan restrained his pretense of innocence and spoke in a serious tone.

"Oh? Tell me, what's my crime?" Gu Meimen looked at him with a smile.

"Your behavior is not recognized by the law!" Conan said firmly, "I just heard the conversation between you and that female college student!"

"Well, Conan, right?"

Gu Meimen suddenly came closer and a face approached, making Conan take a step back in fright.

"I would like to ask, do you understand the law? How can you be sure that my behavior will not be recognized by the law? Didn't you hear clearly the conversation I just had with her? She admitted in person that this was what she remembered There is nothing false about the matter, and I didn’t force her to do anything. She just wanted to speak for justice for an innocent person. Is there anything wrong with that?”

"..."

Conan's hands tightened in his trouser pockets.

Inside was a voice recorder that recorded the conversation between Gu Meimen and the girl just now.

"Well, let me guess, you are a smart kid..."

Gu Meimen held her chin up and looked at Conan's trouser pocket with a smile.

"You just recorded the conversation between me and that girl, right?"