Conan Edogawa, naturally, identifies the trick behind the "locked" room. The culprit used a looped around Moroguchi’s ring to create a "zip-line" from the small window to the victim's hand. This allowed the killer to slide the key directly into the deceased man's palm from outside the room.

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The one-hour format allows the mystery to breathe, making the eventual reveal feel earned rather than rushed.