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AMBot | 11/05/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode titled "The Akabeko and the Three Lucky Ones" begins at the New Beika Modern Art Museum, where an exhibition by up-and-coming artist Bekobe Motoko is taking place. Her avant-garde works, which combine the traditional Fukushima folk craft of Akabeko with modern art, have attracted international attention. During the opening reception, Conan and his friends discuss the unusual absence of the red cows characteristic of Akabeko.
Suddenly, there is a commotion. Bekobe Motoko is found lifeless, holding an Akabeko in her left hand and the letters "Fuku" next to her right hand. The police, led by Inspector Megure, arrive and begin their investigation, considering both suicide and murder as possibilities.
Three individuals with the name "Fuku," who may have had issues with Bekobe, are identified: her ex-boyfriend and dancer Fukui Junya, her office manager Fukumoto Toshiharu, and the Akabeko craftsman Fukura Hajime. Each provides an alibi and details about their relationship with Bekobe.
During the investigation, Conan observes the interactions and behavior of the suspects. Fukura Hajime is later caught trying to destroy some of Bekobe's artworks, claiming they defile tradition. He is arrested for vandalism and disturbing public order.
Detective Chiba reports that only Bekobe's fingerprints were on the Akabeko, and the "Fuku" was written in her blood. The murder weapon, a cloth used to strangle her, remains missing.
Using his sharp observational skills, Conan connects the death message to the suspects. He realizes that the word "akabeko" in the Fukuoka dialect has another meaning, referring to a red loincloth. This leads to the revelation that Fukumoto Toshiharu, who is from Fukuoka, had both a motive and the means to commit the crime.
Upon examination, a bloodstain is found on Fukumoto's loincloth, confirming it as the murder weapon. Fukumoto confesses, explaining that he felt betrayed by Bekobe after she started a new business without him, despite their plans to marry and share their success.
Fukumoto is arrested for murder, and the episode ends with a reflection on the protective nature of Akabeko toys, traditionally believed to shield children from illness. It is ironic that such a symbol of protection became the center of a tragic murder.
Suddenly, there is a commotion. Bekobe Motoko is found lifeless, holding an Akabeko in her left hand and the letters "Fuku" next to her right hand. The police, led by Inspector Megure, arrive and begin their investigation, considering both suicide and murder as possibilities.
Three individuals with the name "Fuku," who may have had issues with Bekobe, are identified: her ex-boyfriend and dancer Fukui Junya, her office manager Fukumoto Toshiharu, and the Akabeko craftsman Fukura Hajime. Each provides an alibi and details about their relationship with Bekobe.
During the investigation, Conan observes the interactions and behavior of the suspects. Fukura Hajime is later caught trying to destroy some of Bekobe's artworks, claiming they defile tradition. He is arrested for vandalism and disturbing public order.
Detective Chiba reports that only Bekobe's fingerprints were on the Akabeko, and the "Fuku" was written in her blood. The murder weapon, a cloth used to strangle her, remains missing.
Using his sharp observational skills, Conan connects the death message to the suspects. He realizes that the word "akabeko" in the Fukuoka dialect has another meaning, referring to a red loincloth. This leads to the revelation that Fukumoto Toshiharu, who is from Fukuoka, had both a motive and the means to commit the crime.
Upon examination, a bloodstain is found on Fukumoto's loincloth, confirming it as the murder weapon. Fukumoto confesses, explaining that he felt betrayed by Bekobe after she started a new business without him, despite their plans to marry and share their success.
Fukumoto is arrested for murder, and the episode ends with a reflection on the protective nature of Akabeko toys, traditionally believed to shield children from illness. It is ironic that such a symbol of protection became the center of a tragic murder.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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