50 Bakas: Minna-san
By: EffisheiRan

Disclaimer:

Sonoko: Celle-chan (EffisheiRan: That's me…) does not own Detective Conan/ Case Closed. All she owns are thick notebooks that are full of worthless, senseless drabbles. If you're curious what kind of drabbles, I would be happy to tell you…She's drawing hearts around her name and—

EffisheiRan: Okay, I'm sure they're not interested with the—ehem—other guy, I—I mean, other person so… Oh, whatever! On with the second chapter!

Chapter 2: Conan no Baka—The 15th Target

Demo… Sonoko-neechan said…uh…


Sonoko's POV

I sat there, watching as my best friend talked to her new seatmate. A new guy named Haruna Soujiro. Yeah, he's handsome alright, but he's not my type. Well, maybe Ran's.

I noticed them laughing. Uh-oh. Not a good sign. Well, honestly, well for me but not for stuck-up Shinichi! I listened intently to their conversation, and I heard weird lines like, "Yeah, single," and "Left me, uh…for long now…" and another annoying laugh. I can handle Ran's laugh, but not his! His laughter was more of a dumb guy's guffaw. Oh, heck, don't care if he's smart… As long as he keeps away from my best friend! Hmm, Ran seems better off with Kudo-kun than him…

Normal POV

Ran spared a glance at her best friend and saw Sonoko frowning and thinking deeply, her brows furrowed. 'Maybe she's thinking of something concerning Makoto-san…' she looked back at Soujiro and smiled. "So, when are you gonna drop by my place?"


Conan frowned deeply.'Something's just not right.' He thought. Ran came home with a huge smile, humming "Destiny" while dancing around like a madgirl up to the apartment. 'I didn't call…Maybe something good just happened… Yeah, maybe… That's it…' he assured himself, taking a half empty cup from the fridge. He drank the remaining chocolate content inside and placed the empty cup in the sink. He went back to the living room, passing by the bathroom. Inside, he can hear Ran's voice… He can hear singing "I Can't Stop My Love for You," in an audible tone. When she got out, she continued humming, settling down beside Conan. Her father came, drunk again. The two teens helped the beet faced Kogoro to his seat.

"Mou, you're drunk again." She told her dad, as he looked for more beer. 'That's just usual.' Conan thought to himself, as he felt his eyebrows rise. Ran looked like she suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, I forgot." Said she, "I'll be out tomorrow dad… Is that okay with you?"

"Mmm… Go wherever you want—hiccup—just bring some—hic—beer home…"

"Whatever."

"Ne, Ran-neechan…" Conan started. "Where are you going tomorrow?" 'Please, anywhere, as long as you're not with another guy…' Shinichi thought to himself as he bit his lower lip. Ran looked at him and smiled.

"I'll be out with Sonoko." 'Whew.' He told himself, as he sighed inwardly, not letting his emotions show. "Can I come?"

Ran looked horrified. "No!" she snapped. Conan's eyes widened at her reaction and stepped back. "Oh, Ran-neechan…" he said, "It's o-okay… Y-you don't have to-to ye-yell…" Ran covered her mouth and smiled in apology. "Gomen Conan-kun." She told him, "I'm just—uh—tired, that's all." And with that, she went to her room. Conan frowned. 'Something's wrong.' He says to himself, 'Very wrong…'


The next day, Ran left very early. She wore a tank top and pants and left a note on the fridge, for her dad and Conan, and went off.

Conan, on the contrary, woke up late. He looked at his watch and went down, and after seeing the note on the fridge, began to eat. He ate the cereal Ran left in the fridge. Kogoro entered the kitchen later on, clutching his aching head.

"Damn hangover." He muttered. "Oi, brat, Where's Ran?" Conan pointed at the note.

"Out with that Suzuki brat, huh?"

"What Suzuki brat?" asked an annoyed girl's voice. Kogoro turned around, to see Sonoko standing by the door, her hands by her waist with her eyebrow raised. "You mean she's not here?" she asked Conan, ignoring Kogoro's comment. She looked away and frowned, crossing her arms. "She must be out with that guy."

"That guy?!" Conan and Kogoro said, "Who?"

"The newbie… Haruna Soujiro. They were sweet yesterday." She said, shrugging. "I was here to observe—uh, stalk more of…—her—um—weird behavior."

"Can I come with you?!" asked Conan, as he frantically finished eating the cereal. "I just want to know!"

"Why would I bring you?" Sonoko asked, "She'll probably spot us easily… You are noisy…"

'Look who's talking.' Shinichi told himself. "But… I'm gonna…gonna…tell Shinichi-niichan!" She pondered in deep thought and walked towards the door.

"What are you waiting for?" she asked him, and he smiled. "She might get away."


They sat at the bench at the park, eating ice cream, deducing where Ran could be. Conan frowned inwardly. 'If that guy tries to do something funny to Ran, I'll—I'll make sure he gets what he deserves…'

Similar thoughts ran through Sonoko's head. She frowned deeply and took her phone, flipping it open. She dialed Ran's number and pressed the call button.

Ring… 'That's the first.' Conan counted.

Ring… 'Second…'Sonoko calculated.

Ri- "Hello?"

'Yes!' they both said, and Sonoko put the call on loudspeaker. "Ran!" they yelled. "Where are you?" Sonoko asked, as she gestured to Conan to keep quiet and jot down notes about her location. He did as he was told.

"It's a secret." Came her reply. They listened intently for the sounds in the background. It was noisy there, wherever they are. They heard calls and women's voices saying, "Is that okay sir?" or "Do you want a replacement sir? Please go to the C.S counter for that…" They heard a male's voice loud enough to indicate he's close. He whispered something inaudible that made Ran laugh. "Well, Sonoko… You see… uh… I'll tell you later…" she said, and with that, she hung up. Sonoko closed her phone and looked at Conan expectantly.

"Well, Tantei-kun?" she asked, "Did you get anything out of that worthless conversation?" He nodded. "That's good. Where do you think they are now?"

"At the mall."

"Eh? The mall?' she said, surprised. "How did you know?"

"C.S. Counter meant the Customer Service Counter. Anyone who's usually at the mall would know that." He told her, as she watched him in mixed annoyance and awe. "Besides, it's noisy there, and the mall is crowded today."

"I see." She said, taking her bag and standing up. "Let's go!"


"I don't see them here." Sonoko said, looking around the ladies' wear section. Conan frowned, once again. "Maybe they're in the shoe section!" Sonoko said, as she pulled Conan along.

"Oi, oi!" he yelled, pulling her hand. "Stop i—oof." He stopped, when Sonoko covered his mouth. He looked at the direction she was staring at, only to see Ran walking with a guy. A fire from within him ignited due to anger.

"That's Soujiro." He heard Sonoko say. "That's him…" she continued, as she placed Conan by the ground to stand on his own. "Now, shut up and stop making a fuss before they hear us."

"Hai!" he whispered. Sonoko nodded. "Let's follow them!"

"Okie-dokey." Conan said, as he followed the [at his current state older girl. They blended in with the crowd, just as Sonoko had insisted. The walkingcouples didn't seem to notice them, as they followed them around the mall. They didn't enter any of the usual places Ran goes in, but instead, went around looking at men's accessories. They also spotted the two looking at a polo shirt.

"Mou, how can she go with another guy when she already has Kudo-kun?" Sonoko asked, as she pretended to look at the interesting children's shirts. Conan nodded in approval.

"Demo…" she said, "Why do they keep looking at red stuff?"

"Eh?"

"You know… I noticed they were looking at red shirts, red caps, etc." she said, pretending to look if the shirt fit her companion.

"Hmm…"

"Come on, they're moving."


The two stalked Ran and Soujiro all day. They went off to different places, and finally, stopped when Sonoko said she had to go home.

"Guess I have to stalk 'em on my own." Conan said, as Sonoko told him her reason. She smiled at him and said, "I'll call later… Gimme details."

"No way."

"Aw…" she said, and she went off. Conan frowned as he watched them eat from the nearby table. He crossed his arms.

Flashback:

"Nani?"

"I said, they might be together now." Sonoko said, as Conan's eyes widened at the shocking news. "To-to-together?" he repeated, uneasily. She nodded.

"Kuso."

"It's bad to curse, Conan-kun."

"Whatever."

End Flashback

That was it. To know if they are together, he has to go ask her. He jumped off his seat and approached theirs, just as they were talking. "Ran-neechan!" he yelled, to show his entrance. Ran just smiled at him and moved the bag that sat next to her. "Ah, Conan-kun!" she said, cheerily. "Come, have a seat!"

"Ah, Did I disturb you and your boyfriend?" he said, teasingly as he settled down his seat. He saw a faint color on her cheek and she looked at him. "No!"

"Ja, have to go." Soujiro said, looking at his watch. "See ya… If you need help, call me."

"Sure, bye." She said, waving at him. He went out of the restaurant and Ran looked at Conan. "Let's go home Conan-kun." He nodded.

"Ne, Ran-neechan…" Conan started, feeling uneasy at the silence. "Why did you say you went out with Sonoko-neechan even if you went out with yourboyfriend?" phew… he had a hard time saying that. Ran looked at him, surprised and then she giggled.

"Boyfriend?"

"Uh-huh…" he said, fidgeting with the hem of his shirt. "Sonoko-neechan said…"

"Sonoko? She must have misinterpreted things." Ran said, stopping in front of their house to kneel in front of Conan and look at him at eye level. "Haruna Soujiro is my cousin. And I just asked for help. I told him I'm having a big problem looking for a present for Shinichi, since it's his birthday tomorrow, and he said he could help. I told you, we're cousins and not anymore than that. Understand?"

"But I thought…Sonoko-neechan said…" he started, feeling embarrassed. Ran giggled and shushed him, standing up. "Don't mind that… Every one makes mistakes every once in a while. And you," she touched the tip of Conan's nose, "are no exemption."

"Ah…" he said, putting his hand behind his head and laughing uneasily. 'Yeah… Everyone makes mistakes every once in a while…

And that includes mini tanteis…' Suddenly, he remembered something. 'So, Sonoko wants details huh? I'll give her some, I guess.'


Ja! That's it. This may be the last chapter I'll be writing in the Philippines, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna leave this hanging! I promise, as long as my sched clears up, I'll continue this. You guys just have to wait a little. Anyway, I need ideas! Oh, and reviews as well… One strict policy guys! No review, no update! Sorry, just gotta do this.