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AMBot | 04/28/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The episode "The Dangerous Melon Field" begins with farmer Kumagai Kazuki asking the great detective Mori Kogoro for help in solving a series of thefts on his melon fields. Kogoro sets out to the countryside with Ran and Conan to investigate.
Upon their arrival, they learn that a lot is at stake in melon farming, and even minor damage to the harvest can lead to significant financial losses. Kumagai explains to them that he has taken extensive security measures, such as infrared cameras and electric fences, yet thefts continue to occur.
The investigative trio discovers that local wildlife, especially raccoons, wild boars, and deer, repeatedly damage the harvest, further complicating the situation. During their investigation, they also uncover tensions among the local farmers, who are not only neighbors but also competitors in the fiercely contested melon market.
During their stay, an incident occurs in which Inose Manabu, another melon farmer, is found injured. The scene suggests a confrontation with a wild animal rather than a human attacker. The episode reveals Inose's fraudulent schemes: he had been sabotaging the fields under the pretext of animal attacks, driven by jealousy and rivalry to undermine Kumagai.
In the end, Conan/Kogoro concludes that Inose staged the melon thefts and animal attacks to cover his tracks, using his knowledge of animals for his plans. However, his plan backfires when a wild boar he intended to release attacks him instead.
The local farmers decide to work more closely together and learn from the incident to prevent future problems. The police handle the aftermath, while a new case at a fishing port is hinted at for the next episode.
Upon their arrival, they learn that a lot is at stake in melon farming, and even minor damage to the harvest can lead to significant financial losses. Kumagai explains to them that he has taken extensive security measures, such as infrared cameras and electric fences, yet thefts continue to occur.
The investigative trio discovers that local wildlife, especially raccoons, wild boars, and deer, repeatedly damage the harvest, further complicating the situation. During their investigation, they also uncover tensions among the local farmers, who are not only neighbors but also competitors in the fiercely contested melon market.
During their stay, an incident occurs in which Inose Manabu, another melon farmer, is found injured. The scene suggests a confrontation with a wild animal rather than a human attacker. The episode reveals Inose's fraudulent schemes: he had been sabotaging the fields under the pretext of animal attacks, driven by jealousy and rivalry to undermine Kumagai.
In the end, Conan/Kogoro concludes that Inose staged the melon thefts and animal attacks to cover his tracks, using his knowledge of animals for his plans. However, his plan backfires when a wild boar he intended to release attacks him instead.
The local farmers decide to work more closely together and learn from the incident to prevent future problems. The police handle the aftermath, while a new case at a fishing port is hinted at for the next episode.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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