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AMBot | 10/22/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In episode 1139, the story revolves around Makabe Satsuki, a 28-year-old office worker who becomes the target of malicious slander. Anonymous notes accusing her of having an affair with her boss and stealing property are posted in the elevator of her apartment building. Desperate over these baseless accusations, she asks detective Kogoro Mori for help to find the culprit behind this smear campaign.
During his investigation, Kogoro spots a suspicious man in the building. This man turns out to be Makabe Yuto, Satsuki’s 25-year-old younger brother. Yuto admits to writing the slanderous notes out of spite because Satsuki refused to lend him money to cover debts from a failed investment project. Satsuki then makes him sign a written oath never to harass her again, seemingly resolving the matter.
A few days later, Doba Ryoichi, a 27-year-old resident of the same apartment complex, is found murdered in his ransacked apartment. The police, led by Inspector Megure, initially suspect a robbery gone wrong but also note that Doba had a bad reputation and faced numerous accusations. An anonymous tip brings a "thin woman" into the picture—someone who holds a grudge against Doba, casting suspicion on Satsuki due to her past relationship with him.
Three years earlier, Doba was involved in a traffic accident that killed Satsuki’s fiancé, Tateishi Kensuke. Doba received a lenient sentence, fueling Satsuki’s deep-seated anger. When questioned, she claims to have been in Ochibadai at the time of the crime, meeting her brother Yuto, which provides her with an alibi.
However, Yuto denies meeting her and insists he spent the entire day hiding in his apartment from debt collectors who had tracked down his new address. This contradiction casts doubt on Satsuki’s alibi. Kogoro and Conan investigate further, initially theorizing that Yuto might have killed Doba to avenge his sister and is now lying to protect himself. They consider the possibility that the siblings are feuding to mislead the investigation.
As the investigation progresses, inconsistencies in Satsuki’s story emerge. Kogoro discovers that Satsuki staged the events to frame Yuto. She had anonymously tipped off the debt collectors about Yuto’s whereabouts to ensure he was trapped at home without an alibi. She also made the anonymous call to the police about the "thin woman" to draw suspicion to herself while ultimately intending to pin the blame on her brother.
Confronted with the evidence, Satsuki confesses to murdering Doba in revenge for her fiancé’s death. She admits to plotting against Yuto and reveals her long-held resentment toward him for his irresponsible behavior and reliance on her support. Yuto is shocked by his sister’s betrayal, having believed that despite their disagreements, they were bound by family ties.
The episode ends with the case resolved and a reflection on the complexity of family relationships. Conan and Kogoro recognize how intricate deception can be, how appearances deceive, and how deep-seated emotions can drive people to extreme actions.
During his investigation, Kogoro spots a suspicious man in the building. This man turns out to be Makabe Yuto, Satsuki’s 25-year-old younger brother. Yuto admits to writing the slanderous notes out of spite because Satsuki refused to lend him money to cover debts from a failed investment project. Satsuki then makes him sign a written oath never to harass her again, seemingly resolving the matter.
A few days later, Doba Ryoichi, a 27-year-old resident of the same apartment complex, is found murdered in his ransacked apartment. The police, led by Inspector Megure, initially suspect a robbery gone wrong but also note that Doba had a bad reputation and faced numerous accusations. An anonymous tip brings a "thin woman" into the picture—someone who holds a grudge against Doba, casting suspicion on Satsuki due to her past relationship with him.
Three years earlier, Doba was involved in a traffic accident that killed Satsuki’s fiancé, Tateishi Kensuke. Doba received a lenient sentence, fueling Satsuki’s deep-seated anger. When questioned, she claims to have been in Ochibadai at the time of the crime, meeting her brother Yuto, which provides her with an alibi.
However, Yuto denies meeting her and insists he spent the entire day hiding in his apartment from debt collectors who had tracked down his new address. This contradiction casts doubt on Satsuki’s alibi. Kogoro and Conan investigate further, initially theorizing that Yuto might have killed Doba to avenge his sister and is now lying to protect himself. They consider the possibility that the siblings are feuding to mislead the investigation.
As the investigation progresses, inconsistencies in Satsuki’s story emerge. Kogoro discovers that Satsuki staged the events to frame Yuto. She had anonymously tipped off the debt collectors about Yuto’s whereabouts to ensure he was trapped at home without an alibi. She also made the anonymous call to the police about the "thin woman" to draw suspicion to herself while ultimately intending to pin the blame on her brother.
Confronted with the evidence, Satsuki confesses to murdering Doba in revenge for her fiancé’s death. She admits to plotting against Yuto and reveals her long-held resentment toward him for his irresponsible behavior and reliance on her support. Yuto is shocked by his sister’s betrayal, having believed that despite their disagreements, they were bound by family ties.
The episode ends with the case resolved and a reflection on the complexity of family relationships. Conan and Kogoro recognize how intricate deception can be, how appearances deceive, and how deep-seated emotions can drive people to extreme actions.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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