The murderer is revealed to be , who sought revenge for his friend and former assistant of Moroguchi, Akiba. Moroguchi had used Akiba as a "test subject" for his macabre murder ideas, which eventually led to Akiba's death—a tragedy the police had originally ruled a suicide. Ending and Legacy
For fans, is a perfect example of why the Metropolitan Police Detective Love Story sub-series is so beloved, offering high-stakes deductive reasoning alongside the endearing, comedic development of the series' secondary cast. detective conan episode 487
The next morning, Moroguchi is found dead from in a sealed room. The key to the room is found clutched in his own palm, and the only other opening is a window too small for an adult to pass through. Suspects & Motives Kakuji Dejima: Moroguchi’s interviewer. Wataru Tarumi: An editor. Harue Anabuki: Moroguchi’s housekeeper. The Resolution The murderer is revealed to be , who
The episode concludes with a classic "Takagi and Sato" moment. After Sato realizes the misunderstanding her ring caused, she accepts Takagi's offer to replace the "charm" with a ring of his own choosing—though the romantic progress remains characteristically slow. The next morning, Moroguchi is found dead from