“That is indeed a possibility.” Uncle Mori’s expression gradually became serious. “If that’s the case, then this case definitely cannot be a suicide.”
Where do people commit suicide while still biting the rope and refusing to let go?
"So, the sound Guangyou and I heard back then wasn't crying, but his cry for help." Xiaolan understood.
It would have been better if she hadn't understood, but after she did, Xiaolan felt a little guilty.
If she had noticed something was wrong then and opened the room to take a look, this might not have happened.
"Sister Xiaolan, it's not your fault." Guangyou noticed her unease and comforted her, "No one would normally think in that direction."
"Besides, I didn't notice it either, and the one who's wrong is the murderer, so you don't need to feel any pressure."
After saying that, Kōyū glanced at Akashi Hiroto, who was again using drinking water as an excuse, and a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes.
The modus operandi was quite good; not only did they prepare a complete alibi, but they also laid the groundwork with words beforehand.
For example, he inadvertently revealed that "my father doesn't want to live anymore."
First, plant a seed in everyone's mind, and when they see the "suicide" scene, they will naturally assume it was suicide.
If the people who came tonight were the students or good friends that Akashi Hiroto mentioned, Akashi Hiroto would probably have gotten away with it.
Unfortunately, it was them who came tonight.
A hidden master detective, a guy with nothing better to do, and Uncle Mori who still has influence with the police.
"Yes, I know." Xiaolan's brows relaxed, she nodded, and sighed, "But I still feel it's such a pity."
“Nobody wants this to happen,” Guangyou continued to comfort him. “The most important thing now is to catch the culprit.”
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