"Chocolates? Why would there be chocolates next to the bodies?"
Upon hearing the words of the tenant named Yoshitaka Nigaki, Ayako and the girls including Kogoro Mouri, all wore expressions of confusion.
It seemed odd to connect the supernatural with chocolates.
"According to local legend, girls who came to make chocolates out of curiosity often got lost due to the winding mountain roads, leading to their deaths. So they harbor grudges. Therefore, every year around Valentine's Day, these spirits would emerge and cause trouble."
Yoshitaka Nigaki shrugged, "But after a criminal investigation, it was found that local animals, lacking food in winter, rummaged through the belongings of the deceased, accidentally causing chocolates to fall out..."
Having said this, Yoshitaka Nigaki put on safety goggles and bid farewell to his two female companions, "Well then, I'm off to work."
"Stay safe on the road," the short black haired woman reminded.
"Yoshitaka... it's great that you're enthusiastic about your work, but still, be cautious and don't let the Snow Woman enchant you..." The long-haired woman earnestly advised him, "Don't get lost in the forest!"
"Don't worry! If the Snow Woman intends to give me chocolates, I'll tell her... I already have a woman named Ako..."
With that, the man walked directly to the side of the short-haired woman, kissed her cheek, blatantly showing off their affection.
However, just as he was about to take a step to leave, a playing card suddenly appeared in midair, eventually landing at his feet.
"I suggest you don't leave this mansion. Otherwise, your life may be in danger."
A male voice rang out directly into the ears of everyone present. Hearing this familiar voice, Conan and the others couldn't help but be astonished.
"Kaito Kid!!?"
Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound and, as expected, on the roof of the mansion, there stood an elegant figure in a flashy white suit, wearing a monocle over his right eye.
The white cape fluttered in the cold wind behind him, presenting a calm and composed demeanor.
"Hey!! You scoundrel of a thief, what are you doing here!?" Kogoro Mouri clenched his fist and yelled, "Or is there something worth stealing here!?"
"Don't paint me as such a bad guy." Kaito Kid chuckled at the remark, "I'm just here to repay a favor from the Pigeon."
"A favor from the Pigeon?" Conan's gaze narrowed upon hearing this, growing even more puzzled.
He stared at Kaito Kid on the roof, wondering how he intended to repay a favor in this situation.
Seemingly aware of everyone's confusion, Kaito Kid smiled lightly, "It's not good to have bloodshed on Valentine's Day, especially when it's the first Valentine's Day for Detective Senichi and Miss Ayako. If possible, I'd like the two of you to have a beautiful memory. Fortunately, I happened to come across a case involving all the guests in the mansion during my investigation, so I'm here to lend a hand."
"Enough, enough, I've said too much. I should get going; otherwise, it'll be troublesome when Detective Senichi comes out."
Kaito Kid glanced at his watch, then waved to the crowd, "Goodbye. As for the crucial item that triggered the case, I've already delivered it to Detective Senichi."
With that, Kaito Kid, with a meaningful look at Conan below, said, "The rest is up to you two. Farewell."
Without waiting for any reaction from the group, Kaito Kid jumped down from the other side of the roof. By the time everyone circled around to the opposite side of the house, he had already disappeared.
When the group returned to the front gate of the mansion, they saw Senichi and two men carrying shotguns chatting and laughing.
"Detective Senichi, have you seen Kaito Kid!?" Kogoro Mouri rushed up to ask upon seeing Senichi.
"Hmm? Kaito Kid? No, I haven't." Senichi looked puzzled, "What's going on? Why bring him up all of a sudden?"
"He suddenly appeared, claiming that a case involving everyone in the mansion would occur. He said he handed over crucial clues to you!"
Hearing this, Kogoro Mouri quickly explained what had happened earlier to Senichi. "How about it? Detective Senichi, did you notice anything unusual before?"
"In that case, when I came out of the bathroom just now, there was a letter on the sink... I didn't see it before I went in..."
Senichi rubbed his chin, "I thought it was left there by someone and didn't touch it. I guess that must be it..."
"Then let's go check it out!"
Conan quickly took off towards the bathroom upon hearing this and he soon found the letter on the sink. He reached for it and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, opened it.
After everyone finished reading the contents of the printed letter, their attention was involuntarily directed towards Yoshitaka Nigaki.
"Why... Why are you all looking at me?"
Being on the outer edge and unable to see the content of the letter, Yoshitaka Nigaki, feeling the gaze of the others, became somewhat flustered.
"Nigaki... the letter says... is it true that you have the videotape from four years ago when Ako's brother and the former owner of the mansion were killed!"
Hiding disbelief, Konakawa looked at her old friend and exclaimed, "Could it be that, as the letter says, you really kept this videotape to blackmail someone!?"
Accompanying her words, the two men with shotguns on their backs, who were somewhat confused, were instantly shocked. Almost reflexively, they tried to take their shotguns from behind.
"Hey, hey, you guys seem too anxious. Isn't this walking right into a trap?"
Before the two could properly handle their shotguns, Senichi walked over, and with a precise swing of his gentleman's cane, he hit both their hands. With two painful cries, the shotguns fell directly into the snow.
"Kid's letter says this case involves all the guests, and naturally, that includes you two."
Watching the two men with grim expressions, Senichi smiled, "Although I don't know the exact content of that videotape from four years ago, if Mr. Nigaki can use it for blackmail, it must be something unsightly."
"Bastard!! Attack!!"
Seeing the situation turning against them, one of the men with glasses roared and rushed towards Sonoko, intending to involve Senichi in actions to protect Sonoko.
The other man with a thick beard, taking advantage of the opportunity, crouched down to pick up his shotgun, hoping to regain control of the situation.
However, their little plan was utterly useless. Senichi easily perceived their intentions in a blink and, in his heart, was even a bit amused.
Under normal circumstances, this divide-and-conquer plan might have worked, but now...
Let's have a three-second silence for the two unnamed extras...
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