Ep. 529: Ran contacts her father for assistance while he plays Mahjong with Eri's revelation
Aired on March 16, 2009

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Ran attempts to call her father to request assistance, but he is occupied playing Mahjong. Eri informs Conan and Ran that Kogoro previously used a recorded police siren to feign being busy solving a case when he was actually drinking at a bar. This past behavior explains his current unavailability and provides context for his habitual excuses regarding his work schedule. The group learns about his deceptive tactics from their past experiences.
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