Afterwards, as the director told the story, Tang Ze also learned the inside story of the matter.
In short, when Karasawa and the others went to find Kogoro Mouri, the two sides had a quarrel and parted unpleasantly in another lounge.
At this point, Tang Ze finally realized what important information he had missed.
But it was too late, and now all he had to do was solve the case quickly.
And he also knew who the criminal was in an instant through the key information from the other party.
It was obvious, too obvious. Based on his knowledge as a "great scientist" and his rich experience in criminal investigation, he immediately identified the suspect in this case.
"That's the general situation. Do you have any other questions?" The director said ingratiatingly, "If it really doesn't work, I won't force it."
"It's okay, use it." Tang Ze smiled and said, "But you reminded me of something. We seem to have missed the champion. I wonder which room he is in now."
"Mr. Yamaishi?" The director was startled. "Could it be that Detective Tang Ze suspects him?"
"No, no, just a routine inquiry."
Tang Ze smiled and evaded the other party, saying, "This is the rule in our investigation. Everyone around the crime scene must be checked. No possibility can be missed."
"He truly deserves to be called a 'famous criminal'. Seeing him today, I'm sure his reputation is well-deserved."
Upon hearing this, the director immediately flattered him and told Tang Ze where Yamaishi Gaoyue was in the lounge. Then he respectfully said goodbye to Tang Ze and began to organize people to set up the scene.
According to the other party's words, Karasawa brought Naoki Kamii to Yamaishi Satsuki's room.
After knocking on the door and identifying himself, Yamaishi Gaoyue looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression and asked, "Mr. Criminal? Why would a criminal come to see me?"
"Ah, it's like this. Masashi Minaoka, the logistics person in charge of props and costumes, has passed away." Naoki Kamii explained, "So I came to visit as a routine inquiry. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"Is it that one, the fat one? So sudden?" After hearing what Kamii Naoki said, Yamaishi Satsuki said with a little surprise.
"The current assessment is that he fell and hit his head in the dressing room," Tang Ze explained.
"Oh...Is that so? That's why the two participants came to visit..." Yamaishi Gaoyue nodded in understanding: "This is really incredible."
"But it's really a bit surprising." Tang Ze looked at Yamaishi Gaoyue, who seemed a little confused after hearing his words: "You don't seem that surprised?"
"Eh? Would it be better to be more surprised?"
Hearing Tang Ze's blunt yet subtle expression of doubt, Yamaishi Satsuki was stunned for a moment before adjusting her position on the sofa: "But I'm not that familiar with him, maybe that's why it's hard for me to feel real.
After all, I was here to participate in the show, and he was in charge of logistics. I had seen him occasionally, so I had some impression of him because of his physique. "
"I see." Tang Ze nodded and then looked at the book on the table in front of the other party: "Are you still studying? You seem to take this competition very seriously."
"That's true. Thanks to this show, I've become a celebrity." Yamaishi Satsuki smiled and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Does this have anything to do with the case?"
"Well, speaking of costume management for the show, it seems the deceased was also in charge of the costumes for 'Miss Number'."
Tang Ze smiled and said, “Even after the host announces today’s theme, the two ‘Miss Numbers’ will take off their coats to reveal clothes with numbers on them.
Because the deceased passed away just before the show started, I'm a little concerned about whether today's number will be leaked or even reach the contestants."
"Oh, that's how it is. But there's nothing you can do about this kind of thing no matter how much you care." Yamaishi Satsuki smiled understandingly.
"Then let's get to the point. How is Mr. Yamaishi doing today?"
After observing the other person's expression, Tang Ze chose to get straight to the point and asked, "Have you been here before the show started?"
"Yes, it's right here." Yamaishi Gaoyue nodded and said, "I'm reviewing and guessing questions like I'm taking an exam. I've been looking at the dictionary here until now."
"Oh? Really? You didn't leave the room?" Tang Ze nodded to show that he understood.
"No."
After answering this question, Yamaishi Satsuki looked at his watch and said, "Um...Is there anything else?
I'm about to start the competition, and the song is about that famous detective, Maori Kogoro, so I can't take it lightly."
"Oh, I'm so sorry for wasting your precious pre-match preparation time." Tang Ze's nose twitched slightly, and then he smiled meaningfully and said goodbye to the other party politely.
"Then I won't see you off." Yamaishi Gaoyue opened the door to see the guests off, smiled, watched them leave, and then closed the door.
"Detective Karasawa, the criminal is Yamaishi Satsuki, right?" After leaving the room, Uei Naoki looked around and saw that no one was around, whispered, "What should we do now?"
"How can you be sure that I have identified Yamaishi Gaoyue as the criminal?" Tang Ze asked with a smile.
"Because you used 'you' to address the other person, Detective Tang Ze."
Naoki Kamii laughed and said, "Whenever you, Detective Karasawa, use this word, it proves that you are certain of your decision."
"Well, I guess so." Tang Ze smiled helplessly after hearing Kamii Naoki's judgment and said, "I asked Mr. Yamaishi about his whereabouts before, and he said he never left the lounge.
If he had never left the lounge, how could one explain the faint but lingering stench of salty, round dried trevally lingering around him?
It is true that the stench of dried salty round trevally at the crime scene prevented Tang Ze from using his super sense of smell, but isn't this also a sign?
Only people who have been to the crime scene can smell this. If you, who say you have never been out, also have the same stench on you, then there must be something fishy going on.
"So, Yamaishi Satsuki is the criminal!?" Naoki Kamii turned back to the other party's lounge and said, "Why don't we just arrest him?"
“Because there is no evidence.”
Tang Ze shook his head and said, "The crime scene is a public place like the prop room, and anyone can enter.
Plus, there aren't any more traces left at the crime scene, so there's probably no physical evidence. Any rash action would only alert the enemy."
"So what should we do now?" Naoki Kamii scratched his head. "We're not really going to let him complete the crime, are we?"
"Impossible."
Tang Ze denied this without hesitation and headed towards the crime scene: "There is no such thing as a perfect crime in this world.
It’s only perfect for now because we haven’t found the evidence yet.”
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