In Detective Conan, you call this just an ordinary lawyer?

As Kensuke Komikado finished speaking.

All eyes in the courtroom were on Kataoka Yumi.

Most of them knew in their hearts that Takahashi Issho's assault was Kataoka Yumi's slander.

However, Yumi Kataoka admits that this has different outcomes for everyone.

Conan adjusted his glasses. At this moment, he hoped that Kataoka Yumi wouldn't admit it, because he had already heard Aunt Eri's analysis.

If Kataoka Yumi does not admit that she slandered Takahashi Issho, then Takahashi Issho will be found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment.

In this way.

Kensuke Komikado's request will fail.

Although, from the perspective of the case as a whole, Kensuke Komikado reduced Issho Takahashi's imprisonment time and won the case.

However, the fact that Kensuke Komikado's request was not met also gave Conan a little secret joy.

Eri noticed Conan's subtle expression; her pupils dilated slightly, but her calm face remained expressionless.

She then turned her gaze to Kensuke Komikado, her eyes filled with admiration for her junior.

at the same time.

Kataoka Yumi sat in her seat, head down, lips tightly pursed.

When she heard Kensuke Komikado's question, Yumi Kataoka looked up, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

In fact, she herself had learned about similar legal issues before the trial.

Moreover, Yamagami Haru also kept explaining various criminal offenses to her.

She knew that if she stubbornly refused to admit it...

Then she herself will definitely suffer even more severe punishment.

Moreover, Kensuke Komikado has already explained his defamatory intentions and the process during the trial, and she does not believe that the other party will lose the case if they file another lawsuit.

Moreover, she was also worried that Takahashi Issho would retaliate against her again.

That being the case.

It's better to admit it.

Kataoka Yumi bowed deeply in the direction of Takahashi Issei, her anxious expression confirming her nervousness.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Takahashi Issho."

"I....."

"I admit that my initial report accusing you of assaulting me was a slander against you."

"But at the time, I really didn't expect things to escalate this much. I just... I just wanted to damage your reputation and not affect my favorite comic artist."

"I never imagined this would lead to your imprisonment."

"At first, I did consider testifying for you, but I was afraid that this would have a negative impact on me... I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

"I am very sorry that I have affected your career and caused great damage to your reputation."

After saying that, Kataoka Yumi slumped onto her seat, covered her face, and sobbed softly.

Takahashi Kazuki looked calmly at Kataoka Yumi without saying a word, seemingly lost in thought.

He initially agreed to help Miwako Sato because Kensuke Komikado promised to help him overturn the verdict.

He initially hoped for a reversal of the verdict because, as a cartoonist, he didn't want people to associate his work with being a rapist.

But now that Kataoka Yumi has truly admitted that she slandered him, Takahashi Issho's feelings are somewhat complicated.

Kensuke Komikado noticed Takahashi Issho's expression but didn't pay it any mind.

Kataoka Yumi has already admitted that she slandered Takahashi Issho, so for him, the request is basically fulfilled.

As for other things, they were not within his consideration.

after all.

His principle is that, as a lawyer, he should only do what is within his job responsibilities.

In the referee's seat, facing Kataoka Yumi's frankness, Inada Hanji's lips curled into a faint smile as he looked at Tano Daio.

"Prosecutor, do you have anything else to say?"

Tano Daio's face looked as if he had swallowed a needle; it was very unpleasant.

He originally thought that Kataoka Yumi would never admit to slandering Takahashi Kazue, but to his surprise, Kataoka Yumi actually admitted it.

He couldn't possibly tell Kataoka Yumi—

"You can't admit that you slandered Takahashi Issho."

This would mean that he knew that Kataoka Yumi had slandered Takahashi Issei.

Moreover, doing so is illegal.

Once exposed, it will have a profound impact on him.

Now that Kataoka Yumi has admitted her mistake, he has nothing more to say.

"Your Honor, the prosecution has nothing more to say."

Inada Hanuka nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the other referees.

The verdict was read out in accordance with the pre-agreed terms.

— That is, Takahashi Issho attempted murder but did not cause any substantial harm to the victim, Kataoka Yumi, and obtained Kataoka Yumi's forgiveness. In addition, the prosecution accused him of malicious retaliation, and there was no subjective element. However, given that Takahashi Issho had the subjective intention to cause harm, Takahashi Issho was found guilty but exempted from punishment.

The gavel fell, and the verdict was handed down.

When Conan heard that Kataoka Yumi admitted to slandering Takahashi Issho, and heard the verdict against Takahashi Issho, a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes.

"How could this be the result?"

"All of Takahashi Issho's procedures were legal, and the evidence collection was not illegal, so why did he still lose?"

Recalling the last case in the mountain, where Kensuke Komikado accused Conan of illegally obtaining evidence, Conan has learned his lesson.

In this particular case, I specifically told Inspector Megure that evidence collection must be legal.

Having accomplished all of this, how could we possibly lose again?

What's the difference between a sentence that exempts someone from criminal punishment and one that doesn't constitute a crime?

Ran Mouri, sitting next to Conan, patted the dazed Conan on the shoulder: "Conan, Attorney Komikado won the case."

"Yumi Kataoka admitted that she had slandered Issho Takahashi."

"This also proves that Takahashi Issho is innocent, which is a very good ending."

What do you think?

"Sister Xiaolan, I...I think this ending is good."

Remembering that Ran had been angry not long ago because he had revealed his true feelings, Conan had no choice but to say it against his will.

At this point, he had already been killed and his spirit destroyed.

He disliked Kensuke Komikado from the start, thinking he was just a lawyer who helped criminals.

But now, because of Xiaolan, he is forced to admit that this ending is not bad, which is a bit hard for him to accept.

Moreover, Ran seems to have a good impression of Kensuke Komikado.

This made Conan's expression somewhat strained when he answered the question.

Ran Mouri could tell that Conan's admission wasn't genuine, but she didn't point it out.

Children always go through a process of changing what they like and dislike.

"Mom, what are you going to do?"

When Ran Mouri saw Eri Kisaki get up and walk towards Kensuke Komikado, she instinctively asked a question.

"I'm quite interested in a few questions from this trial and would like to ask Attorney Komekado. Ran, why don't you come over and join us?"

Ran Mouri nodded and pulled Conan along.

"Conan, let's go together."

"Okay, Sister Xiaolan."

Conan followed behind Ran Mouri with a gloomy face, but then he cheered up again.

With Aunt Eri present, this might be a good opportunity to change Ran's impression of Kensuke Komikado.

Perfect timing, he also had a question he wanted to ask Kensuke Komikado.