Fit the pieces together

[MeiTanteixX]

Rum ~ Taka'aki; Heizo; Chikara Katsumasa – Most likely

I mean they are definitely far more desired as suspects(Chikara excluded), but how are they more likely? x)

[DCUniverseAficionado]

Rum ~ Taka'aki; Heizo; Chikara Katsumasa – Most likely

I mean they are definitely far more desired as suspects(Chikara excluded), but how are they more likely? x)

For me, they're the most likely to turn out to be Rum.

At least, I consider them more likely to be Rum than Hyoue and Kanenori.

[PhantomWriter]

4. Asaka- Mary/??/Dad Akai
1. Mary- If she is Asaka, then she probably was hired by Rum/BO for the eviction of kohji haneda and later RUM was to kill her by using APTX but only ended up making her shrink.(leading to the fact, the he knows APTX is shrinking some to kids)
2. If someone else is asaka we might have to check.
3. If Dad akai is asaka then probably mary either saw him killing kohji-amanda and ran to which RUM stopped her and gave her APTX.

The issue I see with Mary being poisoned then has to do with the beach flashback. Kohji's murder happened 17 years ago, while the flashback is 10 years ago and she's still an adult at that point. She had to have been poisoned with something after that flashback. I have a personal theory that she was poisoned before Shuichi showed up in volume 37 (he recognized Haibara as Shiho instantly...).

As for the theories of who is who and who's doing what, I'm going to comb things over a bit more before I say who I think Asaka, Rum, etc., are.

[Tantei San]

4. Asaka- Mary/??/Dad Akai
1. Mary- If she is Asaka, then she probably was hired by Rum/BO for the eviction of kohji haneda and later RUM was to kill her by using APTX but only ended up making her shrink.(leading to the fact, the he knows APTX is shrinking some to kids)
2. If someone else is asaka we might have to check.
3. If Dad akai is asaka then probably mary either saw him killing kohji-amanda and ran to which RUM stopped her and gave her APTX.

The issue I see with Mary being poisoned then has to do with the beach flashback. Kohji's murder happened 17 years ago, while the flashback is 10 years ago and she's still an adult at that point. She had to have been poisoned with something after that flashback. I have a personal theory that she was poisoned before Shuichi showed up in volume 37 (he recognized Haibara as Shiho instantly...).

As for the theories of who is who and who's doing what, I'm going to comb things over a bit more before I say who I think Asaka, Rum, etc., are.

I'll look forward in that direction once, I am free from my studies.

[DCUniverseAficionado]

I have a personal theory that she was poisoned before Shuichi showed up in volume 37 (he recognized Haibara as Shiho instantly...).

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

I'm also waiting for Gosho to answer the question of when Shuichi realized that Conan Edogawa was the boy he'd met, 10 years prior. Was it during the Vermouth arc (perhaps as early as his debut) or the Kir arc (perhaps as late as Clash)?

[Tantei San]

I have a personal theory that she was poisoned before Shuichi showed up in volume 37 (he recognized Haibara as Shiho instantly...).

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

I'm also waiting for Gosho to answer the question of when Shuichi realized that Conan Edogawa was the boy he'd met, 10 years prior. Was it during the Vermouth arc (perhaps as early as his debut) or the Kir arc (perhaps as late as Clash)?

I don't think Shuichi knew Shinichi/Conan since New York, because If I recall, Akai only met Ran in the alley and not shinichi.. he was somewhere.. Also, It hasn't been shown has it Akai knowing he is the same boy. I mean he knows Shinichi and Conan are same and haven't told him yet but maybe.. He may have recall. Besides He had plenty of time to recall while drinking BOURBON.

[DCUniverseAficionado]

I have a personal theory that she was poisoned before Shuichi showed up in volume 37 (he recognized Haibara as Shiho instantly...).

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

I'm also waiting for Gosho to answer the question of when Shuichi realized that Conan Edogawa was the boy he'd met, 10 years prior. Was it during the Vermouth arc (perhaps as early as his debut) or the Kir arc (perhaps as late as Clash)?

I don't think Shuichi knew Shinichi/Conan since New York, because If I recall, Akai only met Ran in the alley and not shinichi.. he was somewhere.. Also, It hasn't been shown has it Akai knowing he is the same boy. I mean he knows Shinichi and Conan are same and haven't told him yet but maybe.. He may have recall. Besides He had plenty of time to recall while drinking BOURBON.

You misunderstand.

I mean, since Shuichi saw Shinichi when he really was 7, he could've recognized Shinichi/Conan immediately, perhaps as early as the Bus Hijacking (287–289/230–231). I was merely wondering about exactly when Shuichi realized that Conan Edogawa was the boy he met ten years prior. After all, he recognized Shiho/Ai quickly enough.

[Rain73]

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

Regarding whether he knows or not we have the matter with James talking about Sera as a girl when Camel first met her, to which Camel replied surprisingly how did he know she was a girl easily?
since Gosho made sure to have every character that met Sera mistake her for a boy one would think that James actually knows about them in some regard? of course it could be just a case of him meeting the Akai's at some point in the past and that's why he knows :p

[MeiTanteixX]

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

Regarding whether he knows or not we have the matter with James talking about Sera as a girl when Camel first met her, to which Camel replied surprisingly how did he know she was a girl easily?
since Gosho made sure to have every character that met Sera mistake her for a boy one would think that James actually knows about them in some regard? of course it could be just a case of him meeting the Akai's at some point in the past and that's why he knows :p

Or James met her recently, because She asked for his help when she wanted to move to Japan with Mary(because pass-control would hinder the non-existant "middle-schooler that looks like Sera" from flying). She was in the UK for 3 years, a time period in which James could've visited them as well, in Akai's place. Before that however, Sera was only a middle-schooler living in Japan and although it's hard to say if she looked less masculine in the other's eyes at that time, I'm pretty sure James would recognize her now, if he had seen her then too(since a 4-year age difference wouldn't be too drastic of a change).

Since Gosho was trying to make a point with scene, I'm pretty sure that the plot will ask him to not have seen her since she was a baby, and only recognized her because of a recent behind-the-scenes development.

[DCUniverseAficionado]

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

Regarding whether he knows or not we have the matter with James talking about Sera as a girl when Camel first met her, to which Camel replied surprisingly how did he know she was a girl easily?
since Gosho made sure to have every character that met Sera mistake her for a boy one would think that James actually knows about them in some regard? of course it could be just a case of him meeting the Akai's at some point in the past and that's why he knows :p

Or James met her recently, because She asked for his help when she wanted to move to Japan with Mary(because pass-control would hinder the non-existant "middle-schooler that looks like Sera" from flying). She was in the UK for 3 years, a time period in which James could've visited them as well, in Akai's place. Before that however, Sera was only a middle-schooler living in Japan and although it's hard to say if she looked less masculine in the other's eyes at that time, I'm pretty sure James would recognize her now, if he had seen her then too(since a 4-year age difference wouldn't be too drastic of a change).

Since Gosho was trying to make a point with scene, I'm pretty sure that the plot will ask him to not have seen her since she was a baby, and only recognized her because of a recent behind-the-scenes development.

I'm talking about whether Shuichi knows his mother has shrunk, not James (though, as of right now, with that scene from 780/651, we have more info to make a better guess as to whether he knows or not). As PhantomWriter suggested, Shuichi knowing his mother had shrunk would provide an explanation as to why he so quickly, apparently, came to the conclusion that Ai Haibara was Shiho/Sherry during the Vermouth arc.

Shuichi also knows that Shinichi Kudo is Conan Edogawa (812–814/690–691), but does he remember meeting Shinichi ten years ago (972–974)?

At some point between the Vermouth arc (287–289/230–231 at the earliest) and the Kir arc (595–598/495–497 at the latest), did he see Shinichi/Conan and immediately think of Holmes' apprentice, the boy who thought he was a Pierrot? Or did such a moment happen later on (622–624/509–510 to the present)? Or does Shuichi not remember their first meeting at all?

[Swagnarok]

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

Regarding whether he knows or not we have the matter with James talking about Sera as a girl when Camel first met her, to which Camel replied surprisingly how did he know she was a girl easily?
since Gosho made sure to have every character that met Sera mistake her for a boy one would think that James actually knows about them in some regard? of course it could be just a case of him meeting the Akai's at some point in the past and that's why he knows :p

Perhaps, a few years back, the FBI held a Christmas party for its employees, and for whatever reason Masumi ends up tagging along with Shuichi. As soon as they walk through the front door...
James: "Ah, Akai-san! Glad to see you! Is that your little brother?"
*Awkward silence*

[Tantei San]

In terms of establishing why he takes a theory that people can be shrunk/de-aged into serious consideration, that'd certainly work. But Gosho hasn't confirmed whether he knows his mother has shrunk or not, yet.

Regarding whether he knows or not we have the matter with James talking about Sera as a girl when Camel first met her, to which Camel replied surprisingly how did he know she was a girl easily?
since Gosho made sure to have every character that met Sera mistake her for a boy one would think that James actually knows about them in some regard? of course it could be just a case of him meeting the Akai's at some point in the past and that's why he knows :p

Or James met her recently, because She asked for his help when she wanted to move to Japan with Mary(because pass-control would hinder the non-existant "middle-schooler that looks like Sera" from flying). She was in the UK for 3 years, a time period in which James could've visited them as well, in Akai's place. Before that however, Sera was only a middle-schooler living in Japan and although it's hard to say if she looked less masculine in the other's eyes at that time, I'm pretty sure James would recognize her now, if he had seen her then too(since a 4-year age difference wouldn't be too drastic of a change).

Since Gosho was trying to make a point with scene, I'm pretty sure that the plot will ask him to not have seen her since she was a baby, and only recognized her because of a recent behind-the-scenes development.

I'm talking about whether Shuichi knows his mother has shrunk, not James (though, as of right now, with that scene from 780/651, we have more info to make a better guess as to whether he knows or not). As PhantomWriter suggested, Shuichi knowing his mother had shrunk would provide an explanation as to why he so quickly, apparently, came to the conclusion that Ai Haibara was Shiho/Sherry during the Vermouth arc.

Shuichi also knows that Shinichi Kudo is Conan Edogawa (812–814/690–691), but does he remember meeting Shinichi ten years ago (972–974)?

At some point between the Vermouth arc (287–289/230–231 at the earliest) and the Kir arc (595–598/495–497 at the latest), did he see Shinichi/Conan and immediately think of Holmes' apprentice, the boy who thought he was a Pierrot? Or did such a moment happen later on (622–624/509–510 to the present)? Or does Shuichi not remember their first meeting at all?

I believe James and Akai both know about Mary being shrunk. I mean come on why not.
Besides as DCUniverseAficionado posted Regarding Akai knowing Ai/Shiho in an instant.
Don't you think it's obvious. I mean Akai was in BO for almost 5 years and the reason he dated Akemi was to get closer to Shiho. No wonder he did research about her as much he could and he would know how she looked and here whereabouts after she shrunk as well.
Regarding Shinichi resemblence, appearance and recognition. He met him only Once, Masumi remembered due to her WIZARD thing but just because Akai laughed on shinichi's joke doesn't mean he would remember him for like Lifetime.(Nah!)

[Rain73]

I'm talking about whether Shuichi knows his mother has shrunk, not James

What i'm saying is that by extension Akai should know as well, i mean how would Masumi of all people contact James so easily? you would think that Akai was the one that asked James for a favor regarding his family. In the end it's only natural that a companion (Akai) would ask him for a favor instead of that companoin's sister or mother doing so, or is it not?

As for Shuichi recognizing Haibara is Shiho we were shown plenty of times how he says "they look alike",
or "impossible" at the end of Itakura's matter. So in contradiction to what i said above he probably doesn't know about his mother shrinking and his suspicions toward Haibara were based on his previous research about her when he was in the organization

Sadly I am not too good at following a one single theory which in the end creates such contradicting possibilities same as in my thoughts above

[MeiTanteixX]

I'm talking about whether Shuichi knows his mother has shrunk, not James

What i'm saying is that by extension Akai should know as well, i mean how would Masumi of all people contact James so easily? you would think that Akai was the one that asked James for a favor regarding his family. In the end it's only natural that a companion (Akai) would ask him for a favor instead of that companoin's sister or mother doing so, or is it not?

Sera said that her father's close friend was the one that helped her financially for her hotel-living. That family friend is most likely James, so there's nothing weird with Sera and Mary reaching out to him. As for whether Akai knows about Mary's shrinking, it could go either way, since Mary could've made James promise to keep her situation a secret(even from her son, if James told her that he's alive), or Subaru could've been told by James(or known this from the start, depending on when her shrinking took place).

[Tantei San]

I'm talking about whether Shuichi knows his mother has shrunk, not James

What i'm saying is that by extension Akai should know as well, i mean how would Masumi of all people contact James so easily? you would think that Akai was the one that asked James for a favor regarding his family. In the end it's only natural that a companion (Akai) would ask him for a favor instead of that companoin's sister or mother doing so, or is it not?

Sera said that her father's close friend was the one that helped her financially for her hotel-living. That family friend is most likely James, so there's nothing weird with Sera and Mary reaching out to him. As for whether Akai knows about Mary's shrinking, it could go either way, since Mary could've made James promise to keep her situation a secret(even from her son, if James told her that he's alive), or Subaru could've been told by James(or known this from the start, depending on when her shrinking took place).

Exactly!
What now is to see how Gosho reveals how Mary and James are connected, be it Akai or Tsutomu. Also, It hasn't been shown why Akai chose FBI in the first place has it?