According to my deduction, only one person had access to that fish bowl!
Therefore, the culprit is...
You!
Kukuku!
You never fail to disappoint me.
However, I shall not be returning this glass slipper!
Nijee!
Come on out, Hanninder!
Hanninder!
I won't let you get away!
No matter the mystery, Hanamaru Case Closed!
Star Detective Cure Answer!
Allow me to show you my answer!
That Precure is such a Star Detective!
She solves 'em all, like Puritto Case Closed!
No, no! It's Cracked Cured'n Closed!
Pretty sure I just heard her say "Hanamaru Case Closed".
Heh.
If you could just solve cases with weird powers and stuff, we wouldn't even need detectives.
An inconceivable mystery rears its ugly head.
Another case for the ultimate detective!
A gang of thieves after a jewel, but then... Cracked Cured'n Closed by some girl with magic!?
Exposing the one and only truth!
A childish appearance, but the mind of an adult!
And his name is... Detective Conan!
There are things that happen in life, that you just can't change
It comes at you out of nowhere, like some strange monster
Run, run away, so it can't ever catch up
Maybe something good will happen? Heaven knows
Something unexpected is brewing here
It won't be obvious to see, that much I can guarantee
Stain the depths of this world in a crimson hue of roses
Never stop trying, no matter how many years it takes
I'll keep searching for new joys in life
Where could they possibly be? Heaven knows
Something unexpected is brewing here
It won't be obvious to see, that much I can guarantee
Shine a light on those dim, faded memories
Keep that gaze steady, until the fear subsides
Because someday, I want to look back on these times
And shed tears of joy for all that happened
A Hanamaru Answer
Hey, you heard?
So my pops was readin' the newspaper this morning.
Some kinda thieving gang's been after jewels lately.
Apparently it's causing a big stir 'round here.
That must be Thieves' Guild PHANTOM! From Precure!
Not quite.
Serial Jewelry Heists Santos Gang of "Phantom Thieves" A Theatrical Crime Cartel?
It's a serial robbery case that's been happening here in Beika City lately.
Looks like they've been calling themselves the "Santos Thieves' Gang".
That gang of thieves must be after a Makoto Jewel!
Not sure about the Makoto part, but it appears they do like to target jewels.
The Self-Proclaimed "Santos Thieves' Gang" A series of robberies has been plaguing Beika City recently. The theft ring known as "Santos Thieves' Gang" has been targeting jewels across town with a flair of theatrics as they commit their crimes. It seems they'll use any trick in the book to achieve their objectives. The first crime they claimed responsibility for was a case of police officer impersonation, during which they were able to deftly steal the jewel right under the watch of the employees, before beating a hasty retreat. The second case...
They specialize in theatrical-style crimes.
It says they'll use any trick in the book to achieve their objectives.
Theatrical? Whaddya mean?
Theatrical-style crimes.
The culprit plays some kind of character,
Then they make the whole crime look like a play, and get everyone buzzing about it.
For their first crime, it says they impersonated a police officer and made off with the jewel quite neatly.
For their next crime, they used Kamen Yaiba.
Yaiba!?
And for the next one, they put on a Gomera monster costume and ran amok.
Gomera!?
And the next one...
Well, looks like it got exposed right away, but they tried to pin the crime on Kaito Kid.
Hahaha...
Kaito Kid!?
Oh yeah, I bet Kid was pissed about that one.
Grrr!
I guess they're going after every large jewel in Beika City, one after another.
Rumor has it their next target is,
One of a Cinderella-themed line of works by Shindou Misako, an up-and-coming artist.
It's a piece called "Pum-Pum-Pum-Pum-Pumpkin".
Looks like there's a 30 karat ruby set right into the pumpkin itself.
Oh. And wouldn't you know it, the location is...
Kaneko Jewelry?
Again...?
It's like the sixth time.
Hey, Conan-kun!
Huh?
Let's go catch that Thieves' Guild PHANTOM together!
The Santos Thieves' Gang, you mean.
How dare they use Yaiba or Gomera to commit their dirty crimes!
We gotta solve this string of robberies, and fast!
And if we do, we might even get to meet a Precure!
Yeah, I dunno about that...
Please, Conan-kun!
Okay, but anything dangerous is off-limits!
And when the time comes, we let the police take over!
Got that?
Loud and clear!
My, if it isn't the Detective Boys again!
It has been far too long.
Good afternoon!
Please have a look!
Once again to help the town renewal efforts, I've procured quite a valuable item!
"Town renewal" again, huh?
We'll put it on display tomorrow.
It's Shindou Misako-san's latest work,
"Pum-Pum-Pum-Pum-Pumpkin"!
Wow!
It looks so much more sparkly in person, huh?
So? What's your big security plan this time, then?
I'm glad you asked!
Applying what I learned from the last time we were robbed,
I've decided to reinforce our security measures from both an analog and digital perspective.
A steel door with a bolt lock.
An array of digital surveillance cameras,
And security robots.
On top of that, security drones!
In addition to regular video surveillance,
They're also equipped with infrared sensors to catch intruders in the dark!
And that's not all! Learning from that last incident...
Woah.
To prevent myself from being attacked directly, I've hired a personal bodyguard!
He's so brawny!
He does look pretty strong, yeah.
Doesn't he, though? I conducted several interviews, and chose the strongest one of the bunch.
Guess you got nothing to worry about, then!
Wouldn't that be nice.
Security is airtight. But still...
It's that Kaneko Jewelry, after all.
Just in case anything happens, let's decide on a rotation, and watch over the place!
Okay, everybody! Let's give it our best shot!
Yeah!
Yeah...
Day 1
Is that thieves' gang gonna show up?
Of course it will!
Otherwise we won't be able to meet the Precure!
Hey, that person...
Yes. He's acting very suspiciously.
Could he be part of the thieves' gang?
Look! He's going inside the shop!
Thank you very much for your business!
Guess he was just a regular customer.
Aw, man...
Day 2
Hey.
About the Santos Thieves' Gang and their previous robberies...
It sounds like they were all pretty crude jobs.
Crude?
Tommorow at 12 o'clock I will go ther to take the biggest diamond you have, and take it! — Kaito Kid
The calling card they used to imitate Kid was full of typos and mistakes.
Not to mention they left it after the theft.
And their costume apparently didn't look a thing like him, either.
Kaito Kid appears!
...but it's an obvious fake?
"Yes, there's no way that was him..."
It seems they at least took the theft seriously,
But their whole fake play was seen through in an instant.
Huh...
I guess Inspector Nakamori can skip this one.
Even for a copycat, this is too sloppy.
Hahah...
That said, it's Kid we're talking about. Bet he was still pretty angry.
To be imitated?
Imagine if someone did a really bad impression of you.
Excuse me, do you have a second?
Yes?
I just need some directions.
Where are you headed?
Kaneko Jewelry.
Oh, then it's right there.
Eh?
Oh, you're right! Thank you!
Day 3
Alrighty! Wonder if them baddies'll show up today?
They will!
They have to, or else we can't meet the Precure!
Oh? There's someone in front of the shop.
Quick, hide!
That person isn't taking pictures of any jewelry, though.
Yeah. More like pictures of the shop itself, from all kinds of angles.
Now that's shady...
I'll send Conan-kun a message!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Got it. I'm on my way.
Edogawa Conan
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Going on patrol again today
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
Nice.
Ah!
The suspect is on the move. We're on her tail!
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
We found someone dubious who might be a suspect!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
Edogawa Conan
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
Got it. I'm on my way.
We're on her tail!
Precure! Precure!
Where do you think she's going?
Hard to say. We just gotta keep up the pursuit!
'Kay!
She went into a restaurant.
Man, I could really go for a burger...
Later, not now!
Urgh...
Look at those huge bags.
She bought all that?
I bet she's takin' it all back to their hideout so the thieves' gang can get some grub!
Yeah, it's me.
Everything's going according to plan.
Yeah. No issues here.
Tomorrow then. That's when we'll strike.
She said they're gonna strike tomorrow!
She must be talkin' about robbing that store!
Precure! Precure!
W-what? She's gone!
Did she go inside of this building?
So that means this is their hideout?
Let's go peek inside!
The other gang members!
It's just like you said, Genta. This must be their hideout!
What do we do now?
Well, duh! We...
You stop here.
Huh?
This is a job for the police now.
Okay...
We're breaking in!
This is the police!
Do not resist. Put your hands up in the air!
W-wait a minute here!
I said put your hands up!
This isn't how it was supposed to go!
Weapons, and ski masks...
We're taking you in. You can tell your story at the station.
H-hold up!
I'm telling you, we were set up!
We're innocent!
Yeah, yeah. That's what they all say.
Santos Thieves' Gang
The thieves' gang is all rounded up. I suppose the case is closed, then.
Guess so.
Guess that means Kaneko Jewelry is in the clear now, too.
We didn't get to see any Precure though, huh.
What a bummer.
This is about the time when a Hanninder should appear.
Then the Precure show up to fight it!
Nothing we can do.
This is the real world, not some Precure fantasy.
Was that really the end of it all?
Ah!
Hey, Conan-kun!
Call Detective Chiba!
Eh?
Just hurry up and do it!
S-sure...
Beika Metropolitan Police Department
Hello?
Um, Detective Chiba? Urk—
Let us see the faces of those people you just arrested!
What?
Well, here you go.
Hey, Genta-kun!
Huh?
Ohh!
Something up?
She's not there.
Who's not there?
The lady we were tailing earlier!
What?
So... what does this mean?
I see. So that's it!
Huh?
That gang they arrested were just decoys.
Their main members are elsewhere.
Why do you think that?
The woman that Ayumi-chan and Genta were tailing vanished without a trace.
Remember what those guys said when they were arrested?
"This isn't how it was supposed to go."
Most likely, they were just a bunch of disposable hired goons.
How do you know that?
You know how there were a bunch of ski masks with "Santos Thieves' Gang" written on them?
They're supposed to be a theatrical group, always pretending to be someone else to pin the blame on.
No way they'd ever use those.
Too obvious, I guess.
Pretty much.
Then that means...
Yeah. This case is far from over!
Quick! Back to Kaneko Jewelry!
This time for sure! We might meet the Precure!
Yes, yes...
Think they'll really show up?
Yeah. The store might already be under assault as we speak!
But that lady said they were going to strike it tomorrow!
She probably just said that to throw you two off.
You're saying their cover was already blown when they were tailing her?
There's a high probability.
They might have known we were watching over the store, and used us to their advantage.
You mean she led us to that hideout on purpose, so we'd call the cops on them?
Exactly.
The police have all their attention on those men from the hideout right now.
Which means that this is the perfect chance to strike Kaneko Jewelry!
Why would they go to all that trouble?
Probably because they like to do everything with a theatrical flair.
First it was a policeman. Second was Kamen Yaiba. Third was Gomera.
And last time, it was...
Kaito Kid.
Yeah.
I dunno what trick they're cooking up next,
But they've definitely got something up their sleeves.
Hanninder.
Come again?
Woah! W-why are you wearing that costume!?
Hanninder!
U-uhh... C-can I help you?
Just shut up and hand over the jewel, now!
H-hey! Weren't you supposed to be my bodyguard??
Now! Hand it over!
Hahahahaha...
At last! It is all mine now!
Wahahahah!
Hanninder!
Hold it right there!
Huh? And w-who are you...?
No matter the mystery...
Puritto Case Closed!
Star Detective Pretty Cure!
What is that?
Whaddya mean? It's a Precure, obviously.
You're a faaake!
That's not it at all!
That ain't no Precure!!
Yeah, okay. Time to arrest these guys and close the case.
That's quite far enough!
Eh?
...what?
Huh?
It's the real Cure Answer!
H-hey! What's your deal, punk?
We ain't playing around here! Get lost!
No matter the mystery, Hanamaru Case Closed!
Star Detective Cure Answer!
Allow me to show you my answer!
A-as if we'd be scared by the likes of you!
Get her, Hanninder!
Hanninder!
Go to sleep, you little brat!
There!
Yahh!
Damnit!
Amazing! She's so cool!
T-two Precures!?
No! That one's a poser!
Tch!
Stop right there!
Right into my trap!
Geh!
Let's see how you like the taste of lead!
Ahhh~
Oh. Thank you.
The heck are you doing here, Kid?
Geh...
What are you talking about? Can't you see I'm Cure Answer?
Give it up, dude. You're embarrassing yourself.
Uhh...
What, you're after the jewel too, then?
Fat chance.
I'm here to warn against the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
Yeah, thought as much.
I got rights too, ya know! Can't have no losers imitating me.
Plus...
Plus?
I'm here to protect the dreams of children.
Whatever floats your boat, man.
Ah! That guy's getting away!
Precure! Do your best!!
Let's do this, Conan-kun!
It's time to defeat the Hanninder, and take back the Makoto Jewel!
Say what?
C'mon man, play along.
Observe!
Perceive!
Solve the mystery!
There is always only one truth!
Behold! This is our answer!
ConaCure!
Double...
Flying Spectre!
With Soccer Ball!
Go!!
Han...nin...der...
Here you are.
Don't let anyone else steal it, okay?
Thank you so very much.
I met a real Precure today!
As for the person wearing the fake Precure costume,
As I thought, it was the woman Ayumi-chan and Genta were tailing.
She was apprehended, along with that other guy who got way too into playing a Hanninder.
However, by the time the police had arrived,
Cure Answer had already vanished from the shopping district, without a trace...
See? Aren't Precure just the coolest ever??
Yeah! I'm a fan of 'em now too!
Who wouldn't be, after seeing her in action yesterday?
Kid, huh. You don't say...
But why would he go that far, to dress up as a Precure and all that?
Well, part of it was he couldn't stand someone pulling a shoddy imitation of him, of course.
Once he knew what that gang was planning,
Maybe he just wanted to show them how to pull off a real disguise?
I can only imagine how bad their Kid disguise must have been.
Welp. I guess today's case is closed thanks to that Precure.
All's well that ends well?
Hey.
Hm?
You think maybe Kid is secretly like, a Precure superfan?
Fufufu...
Wouldn't surprise me.
Kekeh!
That day, what I saw, was it all a mirage?
When I saw you there laughing, all cheery
But these feelings cannot reach the blue sky above
We pass each other by, but I think of you
I know what it is, but I just cannot say it
Maybe I can see in your eyes
Though I begin to cry, I hide away the tears
Don't you know?
Ah ah
Monday, we open a new door
Tuesday, I feel you look my way
Wednesday
You're so very close and yet so far... far away
Thursday, as if in a dream
Friday, you come running to me
Saturday, soon we can see each other
I promise, on Sunday
No matter the mystery, Hanamaru Case Closed!
Star Detective Cure Answer!
So that part's like this...
Uh, okay.
Allow me to show you my answer!
Then hmm, Allow me to...
show you, uhh... my answer.
Nailed it!
Preview
Ran! Don't come any closer!
Stay where you are!
Noooo!
Sonoko?
What? A Hannya?
It's an evil spirit that dwells in these woods.
You've heard the rumors, haven't you?
Is that really your ring, though?
W-what are you talking about?
Oh crap!
Where did you two go?
Sonoko & Conan's Ghost Story Night
Next up on Conan: Sonoko & Conan's Ghost Story Night
Hannya Mask
Next Conan's Hint!
Look forward to the next episode
Dude, how long you gonna wear that for?
Kekeh! May we meet again, Detective...
Wait, that was pretty cute.