Confmost

Confmost is a fictional company that appears in the novel "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino. It is presented as a supplier of scientific equipment and laboratory supplies. The company's products are central to the plot, as they are used by the protagonist, Yasuko Hanaoka, to create a cover-up. The specific nature of Confmost's business and its reputation within the scientific community are not extensively detailed, but it is portrayed as a legitimate and accessible source for specialized items. The company serves as a plot device, enabling the intricate plan devised by the characters. Its existence is crucial for the logical progression of the narrative and the scientific underpinnings of the mystery.