Maori Kogoro's daily life in the science harem

Hattori Heiji is still taking care of Conan in the hospital. After all, Conan has just experienced kidnapping and fire, and his body needs recuperation.

Xiaolan and Toyama Kazuha stayed in Asai Narimi's clinic for the time being, so Mori had to go to Kisaki Eri's office alone.

Hey, it's just two less World Roulettes, I don't feel sad at all! (Shh)

Chapter 304: The Distress of Eri Kisaki

When Mao Li pushed open the door of Eri Kisaki Law Office, what came into view was a familiar layout and a professional environment.

Kuriyama Midori was busy standing at the front desk. When she saw Maori, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes and she quickly walked over to him.

"Mr. Mori!"

Kuriyama Midori seemed particularly happy, as if she had seen a savior.

She bowed slightly politely and then respectfully invited him to sit down in the reception room.

"How is Eri now? What kind of difficult case is it?"

Mao Li asked while casually looking around the office.

Kuriyama Midori sighed anxiously, and then whispered, "In fact, this case is very complicated. Attorney Eri Kisaki's opponent is the 'Madonna of prosecutors' - Reiko Kujo."

Mao Li's eyebrows raised slightly. He had heard of this name before.

Reiko Kujo is a very famous prosecutor in the industry. She is known for her beauty and wisdom. Her working style is strong and sharp. She is known as the most promising new star.

"Reiko Kujo?"

Mao Li pondered and nodded slowly, "This is indeed a tough opponent."

"Yes, although Attorney Hibiki Eri has always been confident, she is under a lot of pressure this time."

Kuriyama Midori looked serious and continued, "She has been working overtime to prepare materials for several days in a row, working until late at night every day, and she looks very tired."

Upon hearing this, Maori nodded silently. After briefly understanding the situation, he decided to go and see Kisaki Eri in person.

He got up from the sofa, straightened his collar, and walked towards Kisaki Eri's office.

When I pushed open the door, I saw Hibiki Eri sitting at her desk, looking through the documents in her hands with a frown on her face.

She looked a little tired, but still maintained her usual elegance and calmness.

Hearing someone coming in, Kisaki Eri thought it was Kuriyama Midori, and said without even looking up, "Just put the things down."

Mao Li didn't say anything, but just walked quietly behind her.

Suddenly, he stretched out his hand and took Kisaki Eri into his arms, catching her off guard.

"what!"

Kisaki Eri screamed, her body stiffened in fear, and she came to her senses in an instant.

When he saw that the person hugging him from behind was Maori, his expression of surprise and tension gradually relaxed.

"Hubby, it's you..."

Kisaki Eri sighed softly, leaned in Maori's arms, and a helpless smile appeared on her face, "Why did you come here suddenly?"

"I heard that my wife met a strong opponent and was under a lot of pressure, so I came here to take a look."

Maori lowered his head and whispered in her ear. The warm breath hit Kisaki Eri's ears, making her feel a little comfortable.

Kisaki Eri closed her eyes and leaned in Maori's arms. It seemed that this moment of reliance allowed her to temporarily relieve the burden on her shoulders.

She murmured in a low voice: "Kujo Reiko is indeed difficult to deal with, but I don't need comfort. I'm just... a little tired."

Maori kissed her cheek gently and said with a smile, "I'm not here to comfort you. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to fight it alone. I'm right here."

"There's really nothing I can do against you."

Kisaki Eri's queen aura gradually dissipated in Mori's tenderness. She sighed slightly, leaned in Mori's arms, and told him the complicated details of the whole case.

"The case happened at a construction site. The victim was named Hirasawa Tsuyoshi, an ordinary white-collar worker."

Kisaki Eri's tone was a little heavy, and her eyes flashed with the thoughtfulness unique to a professional lawyer.

"He was killed with an iron pipe, and a car key was left at the scene. The police have identified the suspect - Shinji Usami."

Maori nodded slightly, indicating that she should continue.

"The police believe that Usami Shinji's motive is clear. Three years ago, Hirasawa Tsuyoshi was drunk and killed Usami Shinji's son Masaki. This tragedy not only caused Usami to lose his beloved son, but also broke up his marriage with his wife."

Hibiki Eri gently closed her eyes, as if she felt sympathy for the fate of this family. "So, the police determined that this murder case was a typical revenge murder."

Maori thought for a moment and asked, "What does Usami Shinji say about this?"

"He denies having any memory."

Kisaki Eri gave a bitter smile, with helplessness in her eyes, "Usami Shinji claimed that he was drunk that night and had no memory of what he had done."

Mao Li nodded thoughtfully, then said: "Then our key is to find Usami's alibi at the time of the crime."

Kisaki Eri sighed, looked at the information in her hand with a complicated expression, and slowly said: "That's right, but the problem is that at the time of the incident, Usami Shinji and Hirasawa Tsuyoshi had an argument in the izakaya 'Miki Noboru' opened by Usami's ex-wife Kameda Masako. No one knows what happened afterwards - was it Usami who lost control after drinking and killed someone, or was there another hidden story."

"So, your opponent, Kujo Reiko, is using this to try to prove that Usami had a clear motive for murder and that she didn't have enough alibis."

Mao Li took over the conversation and understood Kisaki Eri's predicament.

"Yes."

There was a hint of helplessness in Kisaki Eri's voice. "She portrayed Usami Shinji as a grieving father bent on revenge, which made it difficult for the jury to sympathize with him. At the same time, I cannot provide strong evidence to prove that he did not commit the crime at the time."

Mao Li frowned slightly and asked in a low voice: "Have you checked the surveillance of the pub or the eyewitnesses at the scene?"

Kisaki Eri nodded: "We've checked it, but the surveillance camera is broken. As for the witnesses... there weren't many customers at the pub that night, and Kameda Masako, Usami's ex-wife, refused to testify."

Mao Li raised his eyebrows and asked, "Refuse to testify? As Usami's ex-wife, she should be willing to testify for him."

Kisaki Eri sighed and explained, "Their relationship is complicated. Kameda Masako believed that Masaki's death was due to Usami's negligence, so she has been resentful of Usami ever since."

Mao Li fell into deep thought. After a moment of silence, he said, "It seems that this defense is not only a legal battle, but also involves emotional entanglements."

Kisaki Eri leaned gently in Maori's arms and said slowly: "Yes, that's why this lawsuit gives me such a headache."

There was a hint of fatigue in her voice.

Mao Li lowered his head and said gently: "Don't worry, I will face it with you. We will find a breakthrough."

"husband……"

Kisaki Eri was so moved that she kissed Mori.

After a while, their lips parted, and Mao Li stood up and said to Kisaki Eri, "Then let me go talk to Miss Kameda, maybe I can get some different answers."

"Okay, I'll leave Ms. Kameda's place to you. I'll go to Usami Shinji's place."

Kisaki Eri is not the type of person who puts everything on a man, so she stood up immediately.

Chapter 305: Investigating the Izakaya

Maori stood at the door of the "Mikisho" izakaya, raised his head slightly and looked around this traditional-style tavern.

Different from other bustling izakayas, the atmosphere here seems a bit deserted. The dim lights shine on the wooden exterior walls that are full of traces of time, revealing a heavy mood.

He stepped into the izakaya, and the faint aroma of sake and grilled fish wafted into his nose.

The interior of the store is simple and tidy, with wooden tables and chairs and wine bottles neatly arranged on the wooden shelves behind the bar.

It was afternoon and there were only a few guests. Only a few people were sitting in the corner drinking silently.

"welcome."

A soft female voice came from behind the bar.

Maori looked away and saw a petite woman with curly hair wiping a wine glass.

She was wearing a simple Japanese-style apron, and there were some traces of time in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, but she still couldn't hide her youthful charm.

The woman raised her head and met Maori's gaze, her expression changed slightly.

"you are……"

She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You are the famous Mr. Maori, right?"

"Yes, it's me." Maori nodded slightly, walked to the bar, sat down, and looked at the woman in front of him calmly, "Detective, Maori Kogoro, and also Kisaki Eri's husband."

"Ah...Ms. Kisaki Eri."

Upon hearing this, Kameda Masako lowered her eyes slightly, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

She put down the wine glass in her hand and pursed her lips, "Mr. Maori came here... for Usami's case, right?"

Mao Li did not answer directly, but said softly: "I am here to understand the situation. Excuse me, can you pour me a glass of sake?"

Masako Kameda glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and nodded, took a bottle of sake from the shelf, poured it into a small ceramic glass, and gently pushed it in front of Maori.

"Miki Noboru's sake tastes very good. I heard about it early in the morning."

Maori picked up the wine glass, put it to his nose and sniffed it, then took a sip and exclaimed, "It is indeed mellow and fragrant."

Kameda Masako slightly curved the corners of her mouth, but she didn't really smile. She just said lightly: "Thank you for the compliment."

"I heard that on the night of the incident, Usami Shinji and the victim Hirasawa Tsuyoshi had an argument here."

Mao Li put down his wine glass and looked at Kameda Masako with a sharp gaze, "You were there at the time, right? Can you tell me more details?"

Kameda Masako's expression changed slightly. She tightly grasped the towel in her hand, and her voice was a little stiff: "I...I don't want to talk about this."

Mao Li did not rush to ask, but smiled and said: "I understand how you feel. But you should know that if you refuse to testify, Usami will most likely be convicted and even face life imprisonment."

Masako Kameda bit her lower lip, a trace of pain flashing in her eyes.

She lowered her head, her voice trembling a little: "I...I really don't know what to do."

Maori took a deep breath and said slowly: "I know you still have resentment towards Usami. Three years ago, he didn't take good care of Masaki, and you lost your son because of it. You hate him and blame him, and think that if it weren't for Usami's negligence, nothing would have happened. But this time, what if he is really innocent?"

Kameda Masako raised her head, her eyes wavering: "Innocent? But that night... I saw him arguing with Hirasawa Tsuyoshi, and he even picked up the bottle of wine on the table. I..."

There was a confused look in her eyes. "I'm not sure if he will lose control."

"But you didn't see Usami kill anyone, right?"

Mao Li leaned forward slightly, his voice soft but firm, "Maybe he was just blinded by anger, but that doesn't mean he would kill anyone. And this trial requires the truth, not our subjective speculation."

Masako Kameda stared at Mori blankly and didn't say anything for a long time.

Maori sighed softly and continued, "If Usami Shinji really killed someone, he must pay the price for it. But if he is innocent, don't you think you should give him a chance? Three years ago, you lost your son - but now, are you willing to let him lose his freedom again, or even the rest of his life?"

Kameda Masako's eyes gradually became complicated. She bit her lower lip and clenched her hands tightly together, as if she was struggling fiercely in her heart.

"Do you know?" Maori's voice was low but powerful, "After what happened that year, Usami Shinji once wrote himself a letter, saying that he would never forgive himself, because he was the one who harmed his son and destroyed the family."

Masako Kameda's eyes suddenly widened, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

"He has never let go of the guilt and has always lived in self-blame. You lost Zhengshu, but he lost more than just a son. He lost his inner peace and hope for life."

Mao Li's voice was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart, "But even so, he still loves you and this once happy family."

"So, if he is innocent, please help him. For yourself and for the family you once had, make a choice you will not regret."

Masako Kameda's face was pale and her hands were trembling slightly.

After a moment, she seemed to have finally made up her mind, took a deep breath, and whispered: "...I...I understand."

Mao Li's eyes softened and he patted her shoulder gently: "Thank you, Ms. Kameda."

Kameda Masako forced a bitter smile: "If...if he is really innocent, I am willing to testify. But you have to find more evidence to prove it."

"Don't worry, I will find it."

Maori stood up and said firmly.

"For Masaki, and for you too."

He smiled slightly, then turned and left the pub.

Masako Kameda looked at his back, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. After a long time, she gently lowered her head, as if she had unloaded a heavy burden, and sighed softly.

……

When Maori walked out of the "Mikisho" izakaya, the sky was gradually getting dark.