Detective Conan - Episode 1116

During a masquerade ball attended by Inspector Jugo Yokomizo and Lieutenant Chihaya Hagiwara of the Kanagawa Police, a murder occurs. The victim is identified as Tomari Anju, a participant in the event. Conan and the police conclude that the killer is likely one of the four men Anju selected at the party based on her interactions with them. The investigation reveals strange behaviors and conversations Anju had with each of the men, as well as clues and contradictions in their statements and in the impression Anju had of them.

An analysis of the crime scene suggests that the killer may have hidden under a table, threatened Anju with a weapon, and manipulated the sequence of events to avoid detection. Further investigations reveal that Anju stood in the rain outside the restaurant before the crime, which was unusual behavior. At the party, details come to light, including Anju's apparent discomfort and specific interactions she had with the men, shedding light on their personalities and possible motives.

Kaburagi Itaru, one of the men, recounts his encounter with Anju, noting her pallor and suspecting she feared for her life. The investigative team examines Anju's impressions of the men, uncovering inconsistencies and potential clues to the killer's identity. As the investigation progresses, Conan and the team reconstruct the sequence of events, taking into account every detail of the party and Anju's impressions.

At the climax of the investigation, the killer's identity is revealed through a clever interpretation of the notes Anju wrote about her impressions. It turns out that Kaburagi Itaru is the culprit, motivated by revenge against Anju, whom he accuses of being a marriage swindler responsible for his brother's suicide. The resolution occurs as Kaburagi attempts to flee, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

The episode ends with Kaburagi's arrest and a reflection on the events that led to the case's resolution.