I'm in Conan, but I'm in Ace Attorney

Is this something like the main character of Shonen Jump or a morning drama saying?

Ace lawyer Gu Meimen was silent. He found that the guy in front of him seemed to be the kind of person who was consistent in his appearance and heart.

Although the method is a little different, the concept has not changed from beginning to end.

What a die-hard human rights lawyer... Although he doesn't like him, he doesn't hate him either.

"...In short, a completely new situation has now emerged in the case."

"Whether you like it or not, you can only help me find more evidence about Shimazu Sae."

"Kumimon, let's cooperate for now in order to find the full truth of this case."

He said this to Genkou, but Kumimon's eyes narrowed and he directly rejected the suggestion.

"Hmph, what you said may make sense, but - I refuse!"

"Tomorrow, I will find new evidence to prove Sanyuan Shunzhi's guilt. Just wait for me!"

"Dei, let's go!"

The ace lawyer pushed open the door of the lounge and left without looking back.

Dai Machiko hesitated for a moment, and finally raised her hand to cheer Xiang Yuanguang up and followed.

Dong——--——

The door of the lounge was closed. Xiang Yuanguang couldn't help but sigh.

"The only thing I have learned in my long life is that human beings cannot understand each other."

“Even if they have the same interests, they will make completely different choices for various reasons.”

"Yueshui, let's go to the detention center to check on Yamada Yong's condition. We still have a lot of things to do next."

"...You are about the same age as me, so why does it take so long?"

Nanatsuki Koshimizu, who was wearing headphones, said unhappily.

"Don't let my age also make me an old man!"

"If you want to be an uncle, then be one yourself, Master Xiang Yuan!"

—————Detention center, Yamada Isamu's room——————

"Lawyer, why do you do this? Are you really an undercover agent of the prosecutor?"

Yamada Yong was very excited. He didn't know why the situation was that they were supposed to be found not guilty.

Suddenly, after a few words from Xiang Yuanguang, he turned around and walked in another direction.

"Even if Attorney Gu Meimen is the main defense lawyer, I will not reduce your commission..."

"It doesn't matter whether it's a commission or not. I just wanted you to return the money you embezzled."

The hedgehog-headed lawyer shook his head slightly. He took out some documents from his backpack and patted them.

Afterwards, he posted the information on the transparent glass in the detention center room and showed it to Yamada Isamu.

"If Sanyuan Shunji is not the real murderer, it means that the murderer who killed President Shimazu is still at large."

"And in the courtroom, Sanyuan Shunji's shock at the surveillance footage didn't seem fake. It's possible..."

"The real murderer's goal is to use the Inquisition to eliminate you and Kaga Ranmaru."

(Yeah, probably. Anyway, it’s right to stabilize Yamada Yujun first.)

"Get rid of me? Why? I don't know anything!"

Yamada Yong's face was full of shock, and he said without understanding what was going on.

"After I told Kaga Ranmaru about this matter, Kaga Ranmaru called President Shimazu."

"Then we went to Shimadzu Company at the agreed time, but unexpectedly we ran into a murder case..."

An agreed... time? Was this discussed before?

Xiang Yuanguang's eyes narrowed. The recent events happened too suddenly and he had not done enough preparation.

It turns out that there is already testimony about [time] here.

The hedgehog-headed lawyer frowned and asked.

"What time was it when you called?"

After thinking for a while, Yamada Yong said uncertainly.

"It should be around 4:30 in the afternoon? Kaga Ranmaru's phone was a bit noisy at the time."

"It seems that there is someone talking next to President Shimazu, and they sound very impatient."

"I heard President Shimazu say, 'Okay, then come after dinner, around 7 o'clock.'"

The chairman of the neighborhood committee was suddenly startled at this moment.

Yes, there were other people next to President Shimazu at that time, which means... Xiang Yuan’s opinion might be true!

"H-What should I do? It seems like someone really wants to frame me and Kaga Ranmaru."

"Lawyer, please, you must find out the truth behind this!"

Xiang Genguang and Koshimizu Nanatsuki looked at each other, then Xiang Genguang nodded.

"Don't worry, I would do the same even if you didn't tell me."

"Finally, what I want to ask is, is the person who was talking to President Shimazu the voice of a young man?"

Yamada Isamu nodded.

"I didn't hear it clearly, but it should be like this."

Without asking any further questions, Genmitsu Mukai and Nanatsuki Koshimizu left the detention center.

Xiang Yuanguang already had an idea about the next investigation plan.

Chapter 121: Lawyers in Action

—————April 26, 2:30 p.m.——————

—————Ikedai District Police Station——————

"…What did you say? Forensic Science Class?"

Inspector Shirai, who had been directly expelled from the court before, was not very happy to see Xiang Yuanguang.

No, to be precise, he was not happy to see all the lawyers.

Among them, the worst is lawyer Gu Meimen who insulted dogs by comparing them to dogs.

But if it was Xiang Yuanguang, he would at least be willing to listen to what Xiang Yuanguang wanted to say.

"Tsk, the autopsy report was issued by the Forensic Science Department, and they didn't give a specific time of death."

"This means that the Forensic Science Department cannot determine the exact time of death. This clue will only mislead your judgment."

Inspector Shirai was leaning against the doorstep, holding a cigarette in his mouth, like a gangster boss.

He glanced at the hedgehog-haired lawyer next to him, then paused for a moment at the face of the female detective wearing sunglasses.

Finally, he simply shook his head and spoke.

"I really don't understand why you lawyers have to walk around with a female assistant."

"The lawyer named Miki was like this before... How strange."

Lawyer Miki? I seem to have heard this name somewhere.

There was some confusion in Xiang Yuanguang's eyes, and then he realized, isn't this the lawyer who was against Gu Meimen?

When Genkou was planning to sue Kumemon, Lawyer Miki came over to deliver the documents.

Could it be that now, seeing that he was defending together with Kumimon, he turned to support the prosecutor's side?

This really is... a trouble-maker among trouble-makers!

Nanatsuki Koshimizu looked at Inspector Shirai with some dissatisfaction.

"I say, Grandpa, you are not the detective in charge of this case, right? What we are investigating has nothing to do with you."

"Just tell us where the detective in charge of this case is and we'll go talk to him."

"Grandpa!? You are so rude! You can only call me uncle at most!"

Inspector Shirai was angry. He pointed to a room in the police station and said.

"There is a detective named Kurosawa Heima in that room. He is in charge of solving this case."

"Go find him and ask him to take you to the Forensic Science Department to inquire about the situation. The Forensic Science Department will agree."

"If he disagrees, just say I asked you to go."

The hedgehog-haired lawyer was a little surprised to hear this.

He didn't know why Inspector Shirai suddenly softened his stance at this time.

He sighed softly when Xiang Yuanguang and the other man were about to leave.

"Although I initially thought it was done by Kaga Ranmaru who had a criminal record, I went to see him after the court adjourned."

"I found out that he was not the murderer, and neither was Yamada Isamu, nor was Sanyuan Shunji."

"Haha, I don't have the authority to continue investigating. I'll leave it to you now. Go for it."

Xiang Yuanguang didn't look back, but just nodded slightly.

Just like his response before when Yamada Isamu asked him to find the truth.

He would do it naturally without anyone saying anything.

Knock knock, knock knock.

The door of the police station room was opened, and unexpectedly, the detective inside was an acquaintance.

He was the young detective who had set up the blockade under the Shimadzu Corporation building and allowed Xiang Yuanguang to enter.

"Ah, it's you!"

Detective Kurosawa Heima's face was full of surprise.

At the same time, Shimadzu Corporation Building.

Gu Meimen had already quietly arrived at the counter on the first floor with Machiko Dai.

He naturally talked to the counter staff, his eyes constantly lingering on the elevator.

Wait until some people nearby have left and no one is paying attention to their conversation.

Gu Meimen then spoke slowly to the counter.

"I'm the defense lawyer in President Shimazu's case. You can call me Kensuke Kumimon."

"Excuse me, if I want to see the surveillance records inside this elevator...who should I contact?"

The lady at the counter hesitated for a moment, then shook her head. "No, sir. The company does not allow surveillance records to be viewed by outsiders."

"Unless you have a warrant from the police or..."

"But, I'm just taking a look at the surveillance records. It won't affect anything. There's no harm, right?"

"Fifty thousand yen, make friends, no one will know about this."

The ace lawyer said easily, quietly pulling out a credit card from his sleeve.

Seeing this, the lady at the counter hesitated, and then she finally nodded.

"Then please go to the corner room on the fifth floor. The monitoring room is right there..."

Simply leaving the anonymous credit card behind, Kumimon straightened his suit.

Then, he and Machiko Dai walked into the emergency passage and went up the stairs.

As they walked, Dai Machiko became a little confused.

"Why did you take the stairs, attorney, instead of the elevator?"