Kaitou Kid's heists were something that everybody enjoyed, even the task force; though that's not something they would ever admit.
After all, if they weren't passionate about their job, would they survive getting they hair dyed every now and then, getting knocked out, waking up only wearing their underwear on live television, and worse of all, never coming even close to catching their target, the Moonlight Magician? The answer should be obvious.
As such, everybody could agree, although reluctantly for some, that the thief's heists were fun.
It was only natural then, that the Heisei Lupin himself was excited before all of his 'shows'. But for a while, Kuroba Kaito, hadn't been satisfied with his heists. It's not that they weren't entertaining or successful anymore - he would never let that happen, it's just that the rush of adrenaline he used to feel at first was missing.
At least, until the clock tower heist.
The anonymous person who was helping the police brought back feelings of excitement, and even fear, that the thief hadn't felt for while. They could predict each and every one of his movement, and were pushing Kaito to want to outdo himself. He had needed to change his plans every few minutes, and couldn't stay in the same place for too long. Hell, they quickly found out who he was under the police officer disguise!
It was the first time Kaito faced such a challenge, and he found himself looking forward to his next heist more than ever. He even skipped class a few time to prepare for his upcoming show and give it his all. But they didn't come.
Maybe that person didn't have as much fun as he did; maybe they had been disappointed in Kid and didn't find his Heists that challenging. Kaito couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at those thoughts.
But never let it be said that Kuroba Kaito was anything if not stubborn. He still believed -hoped- that his mysterious opponent will come back one day, smarter and more prepared than ever. He had to be ready for that day; he had to work even harder.
Sadly as time went by, he couldn't help but let his disappointment grow. No one was challenging enough for him.
Until he met Edogawa Conan, that is.
The seven years old boy was intriguing to say the least. Even Kaito, who is a genius, wasn't as smart at that age. The thief could even admit that he was annoyed that a person so young could outrun him, but he was also excited. The little detective, made him look forward to his heists more than ever, and he was once again enjoying himself.
The enigma that was Edogawa Conan was only getting more and more interesting with time. How could a kid face so much death and so many criminals so often? He was thrown off an airship by bio terrorists and was unfazed by it! Kaito was almost turned to ashes for helping him! And who in their right mind -not that the magician had one- would give a kid those gadgets!
But still, Kaito wouldn't really complain. After all he wouldn't be tantei-kun without all of that, and Kaito liked him the way he was.
So when his favorite detective and rival didn't come to his latest heist: one that was in Beika and near where the detective lived, Kaitou Kid was worried. He knew that Edogawa Conan stumbled upon crime scenes a lot, and who knows he might even be sick. But seeing the Mouris erased all those thoughts from his mind. If they were there, then first option didn't make any sense, but neither did the latter. After all, who would leave a kid alone at home while being sick?
Kaito couldn't help but feel a bit -ok, more than a bit- betrayed than his favorite Tantei didn't come. But for now he had a heist to start.
With a snap of his fingers, smoke appeared everywhere. Everyone in the room started coughing, and the task force put on their masks in case it was sleeping gas.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's show time!"
Flying above Beika, Kaitou Kid easily landed on the roof of the Mouri Detective Agency. He really wanted to know why his favorite detective didn't come to his heist. A part of him was also a bit worried, because who knows, something might have happened to tantei-kun.
His worry only grew when he couldn't find the small detective anywhere in the building. Trying not to let his feelings get the best of him, Kaito remembered that the Mouris didn't look worried at all, so they probably knew that Conan was safe.
From his information gathering – read: stalking, tantei-kun spent a lot of time somewhere else too, and so he headed to the only place the chibitantei might be at; the crazy inventor's house.