Ep. 193: Shinichi exposes Satoru as the killer in a desperate game of cat and mouse.

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Shinichi identifies Satoru as the murderer after inspecting the company mascot, initiating a tense confrontation. Shinichi details how Satoru killed Taiji in the elevator, using Sakurako’s ear and a kiss to mask the gunshot. Satoru disposed of the weapon via the garbage chute while Sakurako was in the bathroom. Although a plastic bag with Satoru’s fingerprints was found in the mascot costume, he claimed coworkers handled it. Shinichi disproves this by noting Satoru’s error regarding his girlfriend’s earring color, which was indistinguishable in the dark, proving he was with her when the elevator opened. Satoru confesses, revealing Taiji ruined his father’s company, leading to his suicide. Shinichi escapes to the bathroom and reverts to Conan. A devastated Ran shares ice cream with Conan after Shinichi left for another case.