Disclaimer: Oh, you caught me. I own Detective Conan. That's exactly why I'm writing fan fiction. Right. The song "Collide" isn't mine, either. Ikari and Kira are, though!
------
Quick Note: You might want to read the first chapter, because some of the dialogue reflects it, if you haven't. Bold, italics are dialogue in a flashback. Italics can be thoughts or for emphasis, depending on the sentence. You all are bright enough to figure it out. Bold is always for emphasis.
------
A continuation of...
------
Walking in the Rain
Shrugging a jacket on, putting on her sneakers and grabbing her purse, Mouri Ran headed out the door. It was one of those days and it was all becoming too much for her. It didn't help that the cloudy weather outside reflected her mood and frankly she just wanted to get out.
It was 4 o'clock and school had just let out awhile ago, but she had immediately headed home and after further cause for annoyance, had changed out of her uniform into jeans and a sweater, and headed out again. To where, exactly, she wasn't sure.
Not like it matters. I just need to get away...from school, from Sonoko, from Dad and from Conan-kun's gaze. He always knows when something's wrong...just like...
No!
Shaking her head violently, she rid herself of that thought and continued walking, gaining puzzled glances from onlookers. Ran sighed and looked around. It was a busy day in Tokyo, despite the weather...but it always was. She wondered momentarily if there were other people out there who just needed an escape and if they, too, had just run away from it all. Probably.
The day had started out just fine; she'd woken up in a wonderful mood and had even made Conan-kun pancakes for breakfast. Then she'd happily walked him partway to school, until he met up with his friends, and then continued on with Sonoko. Everything had been just fine.
Until, she got to school, that is. She'd walked into class, looked at Shinichi's empty seat, smiled sadly and sat at her own. All the while listening to Sonoko's chatter about Makoto-kun, she smiled appreciatively at her best friend and turned to face the teacher.
Finally it was the last subject of the day, World Literature, in which they studied foreign authors and Shakespeare was the study for the next couple of weeks. They were starting on Romeo and Juliet and, at Sonoko's insistence, the teacher had asked Ran to play the part of the tragic heroine; because (as Sonoko claimed), Ran had the sad-lovestruck-beautiful-waiting-for-her-prince-act down pat. Blushing furiously, she had accepted and sensei had asked her to pick out a Romeo but that's when it all started...
------
Hey, Ran-chan! Too bad Shinichi-kun isn't here. He'd love to romance you!
She doesn't need him! He's just a stupid detective who can't focus on the important things in life, like Ran!
Ran-chan! Pick me! We can even practice the balcony scene after hours!
Shinichi-kun will kill you if he finds out about that! He can think of plenty of places to hide the body!
Oh, Ran-chan, don't cheat on Shinichi-kun, he's so cute and smart! But, if you don't want him, I'll take him!
Not like he'd accept your offer anyway, he's only got eyes for Ran.
And vice-versa.
Ran-chan, I was serious about practicing the balcony scene!
They're just too adorable! But, I guess he's kind of abandoned you, huh Ran?
Yeah, he'd probably only come back if she wound up dead... and that's only to investigate her murder.
------
Suddenly, the class fell silent; a hush rang out loudly and painfully. Sonoko, along with several of the boys (who had secret crushes on Ran or simply viewed her as a sister), turned to glare at the girl, who'd made the comment, Hitaru Ikari. It was common knowledge, to everyone but Ran, that she had a big crush on Shinichi and wasn't too fond of Ran but the comment was so cruel in nature that it shocked everyone. Ran's face, which had been flushed in embarrassment and anger, paled and she looked away, trying to keep the tears in. The teacher noticed and picked out a different Romeo and Juliet. The more ecchi boy who'd wanted to practice with Ran, Kira-kun, leaned over to Ikari and glared.
Why the hell did you have to say that for?
Ran asked to be excused and she'd practically run out of the room, heading for the bathroom stalls, aware of the eyes of everyone in the room on her. Including Sonoko's, that were a mixture of sadness and anger, over Shinichi or Ikari, she wasn't even sure.
On her way back to class, she stopped by the window, looking at the threatening clouds and sighed, feeling the threat of tears (that she hadn't let out in the bathroom) once again. She shook them off, walked back to class, and sat back in her seat avoiding everyone's eyes. Ignoring Sonoko's attempts at note-passing, she waited for the bell to signal the end of the day.
When it finally came, she quickly packed her book bag and walked out before anyone else, back so straight; it was painful to look at.
Sonoko had caught up with her and fell into step beside her.
Ran, just ignore that old cow. She's just jealous of you...Shinichi wouldn't do that. He cares about you too much. I'm sure.
Ran had smiled weakly at her friend's attempts to cheer her up but stayed silent.
Ran...um...I don't know how to say this but...have you considered well dating someone...other than Shinichi?
Ran couldn't even muster enough indignation to yell at her friend, over the prospect of wanting to date Shinichi.
What makes you think I want to date him? I'm not interested in anyone. I have school and karate. I have no time left over.
I know, Ran, well...Shinichi doesn't deserve you. He's never around...that's not to validate what that witch said but...
Don't worry, Sonoko. I don't care...I don't even remember what Ikari-chan said, anyway. Listen, I promised to get home earlier today, ok? I'll see you tomorrow.
She had walked past her friend and through the school doors, ignoring Sonoko's attempts to catch up.
She'd continued walking quickly and set her foot down hard with each step. Her feet began to hurt but she only pressed firmer. Before she knew it, though, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned. It was Kira-kun.
Oh, hello, Kira-kun.
She attempted a smile.
His eyes pierced through her but he smiled, anyway.
How are you, Ran-chan?
Just fine... those calculus problems were tough, huh?
Yeah...listen sorry about the balcony comments. I didn't mean them. I just wanted to make your decision easier.
He grinned nervously at her, running his fingers through his spiky hair.
Oh, it's no big deal. I knew you were just joking.
Ran-chan, are you all right? That Ikari doesn't know when to shut up.
It's fine, really. I don't even remember what she said.
She smiled nervously and averted her eyes, because for some reason, Shinichi's soccer teammate reminded her of the absent detective.
He tilted his head to meet her eyes and grinned.
You don't always have to pretend everything's okay, you know. It's all right to be upset. Hiding behind a smile, isn't always healthy.
Kira-kun...
He smiled at her and patted her shoulder,
See you later, Ran-chan.
He walked off.
She nodded, at a loss for words and began to walk away as well. But then he called out.
For what it's worth, I don't think Shinichi-kun wants to abandon you. It must be something terribly important to make him leave you. I'm sure he'd be back in a flash if he could.
Kira winked at her and gave her a small wave as he headed off.
Ran stood there, dazed. She knew Kira-kun had a crush on her; he'd asked her out once. She had turned him down gently and he'd never held it against her. She thought that if Shinichi weren't around then maybe he'd have a chance, he reminded her so much of him it was crazy. The same dark messy hair and piercing eyes but, instead, Kira's were a deep green. Shinichi wasn't around, technically, but it didn't matter. He was always on her mind.
When she finally got home, Ran was thoroughly depressed. She dropped her book bag at the door and called out for her father. Mouri Kogoro was passed out on the couch, obviously sleeping off the effects of more than half a dozen beers.
She sighed and went to her room and changed. When she stepped out, she noticed the mess he made and that was the last straw.
Ran began noisily picking up the empty cans and cigarette stubs, waking her father.
Could you keep it down? Some of us aren't as young and need our sleep.
I wouldn't have to if you'd clean up after yourself!
She yelled back and startled her father, with her anger. Sure, Ran got mad, but this was different.
Ran?
What? Surprised, I'm angry? Well, how would feel if you constantly cleaned and in a few hours it turned into a pigsty! No wonder Mom left!!
A door shut and a high pitched voice announced Conan-kun's arrival.
Ohayo, Ran-neechan, Ojiisan!
Shut it, runt!
Ran simply ignored him, feeling hot anger radiate through her.
Ran-neechan?
What? What is it Conan-kun?
She snapped at him and the grade-schooler's eyes widened.
What was wrong with Ran?
Ran-neechan? Are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine! Just fine! Look, if you're going to spend the night at Professor Agasa's anytime soon. I'd like some advanced notice, ok? It's pointless to cook for three and waste food. Oh and Dad, if you want to squander your money, gambling and going out...again, do me the courtesy of telling me so I don't cook extra!
Conan and Kogoro exchanged glances.
Um, sure.
Ran carried the bag of trash to the kitchen but then the bottom fell out.
Dammit! Stupid trash bag! Why the hell...dammit!
She pounded her fist on the counter and took a breath. Conan's and Kogoro's eyes wide with concern. This was not like Ran, at all.
Leaving the mess behind, she uttered another string of curses, went out and slammed the door.
Kogoro stared after her, went to the kitchen and cleaned up the mess, Conan followed, tidying things up as he went, eyes never leaving the door.
-----
Ran's pace slowed down and she began to feel the wind pick up. She wrapped her red coat tighter around her and kept walking. Her anger began to dissipate replaced with a profound sadness.
I just need to get away. I shouldn't have gotten so mad at dad, though. And Conan-kun! I never snap at him. He's always so well-behaved and so sweet. He didn't deserve that.
Ran looked up at the clouds and noticed they were getting darker. She knew it was going to start raining, she'd forgotten her umbrella in her haste to get out of the house.
She ran her fingers through her hair, as the wind blew through it and looked to her side, noticing the coffee shop she and Shinichi had gone in months ago. It had been raining then, too. Well, it wasn't raining now but...
A huge drop of water landed on her head.
Speak of the devil...
Huge drops of rain began falling and Ran quickly felt her clothes and hair soaking up the water.
Great, just great. This is exactly what I needed.
But she still didn't feel like going home, so she kept walking, letting the rain cleanse her, washing away all the embarrassment, anger and sadness from earlier.
What a day. What is that Ikari's problem? I've never done anything to hurt her and that was such a cruel thing to say. But in a way she's right, I think.
Shinichi hadn't come to see her in the longest time. Not since the play and the restaurant. If she was murdered, she knew he'd come and solve the case...but would that have to be the thing to draw him out? She hoped it wasn't...but he was away solving murders...
And she missed him so much. Aside from the romantic, she missed her oldest, dearest friend. He always knew how to cheer her up and tease her. She remembered the day they'd walked in the rain together...he'd come up behind her, covering her with an umbrella then held her hand and insisted on taking her home. Then taken her to the coffee shop she was standing in front of now...and even after it stopped raining he'd taken her home and promised to take her to Tropical Land...the day that signaled the end of seeing her best friend, day after day.
He'd even accused her of loving him in the coffee shop...
"Honestly, you're such a child."
"I know, but that's why you love me!"
"I...I... you wish!"
Oh, Shinichi...if you only knew. But you're away solving cases...if that makes you happy then you should. That's all I want your happiness...even if you aren't around as much as I'd like.
The drops continued to fall, beating on her head, and Ran was thoroughly soaked. She was feeling better but that same melancholy feeling that she's gotten since Shinichi had left her in the restaurant, awhile back, wouldn't go away. Coupled with the devastating effect of Ikari-chan's comment, the numbing ache wouldn't leave.
As lonely as she felt, however, she tried not to let it show. She hid behind a smile, like Kira-kun said, because she didn't want her father, Sonoko, her mother and most of all Conan-kun to see how she felt. She already had cried out her sorrows to the little boy many times and didn't want to do it anymore, if she could avoid it. He was just a child, wise beyond his years, yes...so much like Shinichi, yes...but still just a child.
Realizing that she was still standing outside the coffee shop, she moved away, not wanting to attract unwanted attention. She crossed the street to the small park and sat at one of the benches. There were mini puddles of rain on the seat but she figured she was already soaked, so why not?
Resting against the seat, Ran shut her eyes and tried to forget everything except the rain falling on her head...trying not to think of Ikari-chan's words, Kira-kun's surprising intuition, Conan kun's gaze and, most of all, of the young man she loved so much it hurt.
Just think of the rain...that's all...just the rain...uh wait.
The rain. She could no longer feel it above her but it was still very clearly raining around her.
Startled she whipped around and knocked the figure behind her off his feet.
"Conan-kun?!"
"Ran-neechan?!"
"Conan-kun, what are you doing here?" Rapid feelings of 'this has happened before' were swirling around in her head.
Conan picked himself up. "Well, that's nice, I'm keeping you from getting wet and then you bump into me!" He looked up at her pouting.
Ran's eyes widened, remembering this very scene. "Oh, stop! I'm sorry but I wasn't paying attention and then I thought it had stopped raining but it hadn't and then..." she caught her breath, echoing her own words.
"All right, all right. I get it, Ran-neechan." He smiled wryly at her but then replaced it with a cautious smile.
"Ran-neechan? Are you all right? You seemed...upset." He looked up at her intently and sat next to her on the bench, still holding the umbrella.
"I'm fine, Conan-kun...I just had a really bad day." She chose her words carefully.
"What happened? Did you get a bad grade on a test? Did someone beat you up in karate? Did Sonoko make you mad?" He fired each question at her.
"No, no...Sonoko had something to do with it...as in she was there, but it's not her fault. It's not very important, Conan-kun." She smiled at him, trying to sidetrack his attention.
But he was not to be diverted. "C'mon, Ran-neechan! You always make me tell you when I have a bad day at school!" He looked at her stubbornly.
She sighed; Shinichi was dogmatic about these sorts of things as well. "It's just that today..." She recounted the entire story to him.
"I was so embarrassed but then Akira-chan said 'Yeah, he'd probably only come back if she wound up dead... and that's only to investigate her murder.' And I...I..." Ran broke off and looked away from her young charge, feeling the day's earlier tears rise up again.
Inwardly, Shinichi was raging. Why that little...how dare she? Is it because I turned her down that time? How could she...when I get my hands on her...
He looked at Ran, suddenly understanding why she'd been in such a horrible mood. The anger died away, replaced by the cruel fact that he couldn't be there, as himself, and put his arms around her, to tell her that it wasn't true. That he loved her, more than anything...that he would never leave her.
Ran wiped the stray tears and continued. "And I excused myself because I couldn't...I couldn't..." The words caught in her throat as the sobs she'd been holding in all day broke through.
"Its just that...it was so mean... I don't...know why! I'd never...and Sonoko said she was just jealous but I don't know why she'd be...and Kira-kun said that I shouldn't worry about it... and that I should stop...hiding what I feel...behind a smile..." Ran broke off sharply, choking on a sob, wrapping her arms around herself.
Shinichi, in the guise of Conan, felt a pang in his heart. He looked at her, her eyes shut, tears streaming down her cheeks and her hair wet around her face. Not knowing what to do, he cursed his size, put his little arm around her waist and leaned against her.
Ran looked at him through her tears. "Oh, Conan-kun! I'm so...sorry...so sorry. I'm always...always...crying around you...you don't need to feel sad...because of me..." She covered her face with her hands, not able to stop the flow of tears.
Conan, smiling sadly, brushed his free hand through her hair and held his other arm firmer around her waist. The tenderness of the gesture made her look up.
"Conan-kun?"
"Ran-neechan...Ran...you can cry if you want. Don't worry about me. I'll be happy as long as you are." He looked at her sincerely and she gasped at the emotion in his eyes.
"Oh, Conan-kun!" She wrapped her arms around him. "You're just the nicest...sweetest...most wonderful..." she broke off as she cried again but out of gratitude. He always knew just what to say...
Conan blushed but rubbed her back softly. "It's ok, Ran. It's ok." He ignored the usual honorific he added after her name, it didn't seem necessary.
She leaned away from him slowly and cupped his face with her hands and combed his bangs away from his forehead. "Conan-kun...thank you. And I'm sorry about earlier...I had no right to snap at you like that."
He only got redder, even after crying her eyes out, she was still so beautiful. "Its okay, Ran-neechan. Sometimes everyone needs to blow off a little steam."
She smiled, a real smile this time, making his breath catch, and then took a good look at him. "Conan-kun! You're soaked! You're going to catch cold if we don't get you something warm! There's the coffee shop, let's go!" She rose quickly, took the umbrella from him and tugged him along running quickly inside.
------
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again
------
They sat down and she unconsciously sat them in the booth from before. Sipping mugs of hot chocolate, she looked out the window.
"Rain's not so bad, you know. It's pretty, when you're nice and warm." Ran's gaze absorbed with the drops of water.
Shinichi just watched her, mesmerized. Ran was more breath-taking than any view, even if her eyes were red, her nose was runny and her cheeks were flushed from the cold. Not to mention the wet clothes, currently clinging to her figure. The sweet smile on her face was like sun breaking through the clouds.
"Ran-neechan?"
"Hmm?" Ran looked up at him, mid-gulp. Her eyes penetrating through him; he lost his train of thought for a second.
------
Even the best fall down sometime
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
------
"Um...You don't believe what Ikari-san said right?" Shinichi looked at her worriedly.
"Not exactly...I just...I haven't seen Shinichi in such a long time or talked to him for that matter...I...I miss him. It's hard, you know? Sometimes, it seems like I should just keel over."
"No!" He shouted abruptly.
"Conan-kun?" Ran's eyes widened in surprise.
"I mean...I know for sure that Shinichi isn't like that. He misses you too, he told me! He probably just doesn't now how to say it! He probably can't find the words! He wouldn't...he--"
"I know, Conan-kun." She smiled, gently at him.
"You know?" Now it was his turn to be shocked.
"I know he isn't like that, not really. He loves solving cases, it's in his nature, but I'm sure he cares for me more than that. We're best friends, after all. I doubt he's in love with me, though. Not like I am with him...but what can you do?" She sighed, looking out the window again.
Oh, Ran...if you only knew...
"I wish I knew why Ikari-chan said that, though. As far as I know we've never had a disagreement. It was so mean!" Ran tapped impatiently on the table, gripping her hot chocolate.
Oh, Ran...it's so obvious...
Daring to use his knowledge of Ikari, he spoke up. "I bet she has a crush on Shinichi and she's jealous of you." He shook his head at the idiocy of the situation.
"Jealous of me? But why? It's not like we're dating!"
"Yeah, but he spends all his free time with you. Shinichi thinks you're special so she's jealous. Maybe she's even asked him out on a date and he turned her down."
"Special? Me?" Ran's face turned pink at the very thought and Shinichi couldn't help but grin, loving it.
"Yup, Ran-neechan. She probably thinks Shinichi's in love with you!" He grinned, teasing her. He realized he was digging himself into a hole but it was worth it to see Ran blush.
"I...I...he doesn't...he couldn't..." Ran stuttered. No way Shinichi was in love with her...right?
"Suit yourself." He shrugged (I tried!) and called out to a young waitress.
"Excuse me, miss? But could I borrow that?" He smiled charmingly at her and the young woman smiled sweetly down at him, handing it over.
"Sure you, can sweetie! Aren't you a cutie? Out with your girlfriend?" The young woman winked at Ran and she recognized her as the waitress from before, who'd been flustered by Shinichi's charm.
Conan blushed and muttered out "Not quite," avoiding Ran's gaze.
"I'm his baby-sitter," Ran offered, trying to throw him a line, the poor boy was so embarrassed. He probably wasn't even interested in girls yet!
"How cute! Well, enjoy!" She walked off but not before pinching Conan's cheeks.
Grumbling something about not being a doll, he attempted to get whipped cream out of the nozzle and succeeded...all over the place.
"Oops?" He grinned at Ran and they both burst into a fit of laughter.
"Your hair it's covered-"
"Look, who's talking! Grab a mirror!"
"Here get cleaned up." Ran grabbed a napkin and reached over wiping at his nose and hair but stopped wiping a dollop off the tip of his nose and ate it.
"Mmm, good!" She laughed.
"Very funny, Ran-neechan!" Conan's cheeks burned. Had she? Yes, she had.
"It was right there!" Her voice sounded innocent enough, but the twinkle in her eyes gave her away.
"And I'm the kid?" He looked at her wryly.
"I know! But that's why you love me!" Ran laughed and began walking towards the door, leaving a stuttering Conan.
"Hey! Wait for me, Ran-neechan!" He gathered his umbrella and tossed his drink.
"Look it stopped raining!" Ran pointed up and smiled at him, cheekily.
"Don't try to distract me, Ran-neechan! You almost left me behind...oh, it did stop!" He looked up surprised.
"Told ya." Ran stood there, looking up.
"C'mon, let's go home." Conan grabbed her hand, lacing his fingers through hers and led her in the direction of home.
Surprised, she let him lead her. He normally didn't reach for her hand. Shinichi looked up at her and gave her that special smile, which didn't have its usual effect but nonetheless brought warmth to Mouri Ran's heart.
------
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know
I'm always on your mind
------
"So, what did that Kira-kun, say, Ran-neechan?" He asked her curiously, remembering his old teammate.
"Oh, that I shouldn't let those comments get to me...and that I shouldn't hold it all in...that it wasn't healthy to hide behind a smile." Ran remembered the words fondly; it seemed like something Shinichi would say.
"Oh?" Inwardly, he frowned... Kira-kun... he had been new to the school the year before and if memory served he'd been quite taken with Ran. When they'd met, she'd beamed that brilliant smile of hers and been so friendly. Kira's face had turned red, his eyes had widened and the rest of his introduction was stammered out. Seems Ran had made quite a first impression.
"I think he might have a crush on me. He asked me out awhile back. I turned him down but he's always been really nice about it to me. He's a good friend." Ran smiled at the memory.
I'm sure...what he'd really love is...
"Plus, he said that he was sure that if Shinichi could, he'd be back in a flash. He doesn't know why he's away but he has a feeling that he can't come back but if he could, Shinichi would be right at my side." The words made her insides flutter. God, she hoped so.
Well, he's got that right. At least he knows Ran's off limits...not that that stopped him from asking her out but what can you do?
------
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
------
"You know, Conan-kun?" Ran said thoughtfully, walking slowly towards the agency. "I think that even though it seems like Shinichi is kind of an arrogant jerk and way to concerned with mystery solving...that he hasn't really abandoned me."
"Huh?" Conan looked at her, confused.
"Well, he still calls me from time to time...and he has visited and even though he had to leave he did try to tell me something important. I wish I knew what it was." She sighed but continued. "Even though, he isn't around as often as I'd like...he hasn't left me, not where it counts...I still think about him, heck just a call from him can make my day...and I hope he thinks about me too..."
"I'm sure he does, Ran-neechan. I bet he thinks about you all the time. I know it'd make him sad to see you upset." Shinichi looked at her solemnly.
"Probably, so keep this whole thing a secret, ok?"
"Sure, Ran-neechan." The little boy, turned away, smirking.
As they approached home it started to rain again and they rushed up the stairs...
"Lets get inside, Conan-kun!" She began to pull him in, but he resisted.
"No, wait...I think I want to stay outside and watch the rain a little longer." He looked at her with hopeful eyes.
"Oh, all right." Ran began to walk in but stopped. "I think I will too," and sat down beside him on the steps.
------
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide
------
Shinichi looked at the girl next to him and smiled. So maybe this whole shrinking thing did suck...and maybe he could never manage to say the right thing to her...what she wanted to hear.
But...watching her slight smile as she gazed at the rain, he was sure that her mind was probably on him. Shinichi smiled softly at her. Ran was so strong; she could be insulted, hurt, abandoned and she'd bounce back. The light inside her may have dimmed, but it was never for long...and it never went out.
"Conan-kun?" Ran said softly, trying to get his attention. He turned to look at her.
"Even if Shinichi never does love me the way I'd like him to...I just have this feeling that we'll always be together. That we belong together. Maybe not in the way I'd like... but I think we'll always be at each others side, no matter what. I care about him and I...I think he cares for me too." Her face blushed a bit, but the hopeful, loving expression didn't fade and Shinichi felt something deep swell up inside of him. He had to do something!
Shinichi, temporarily Edogawa Conan, leaned against her shoulder and put his arm around her waist, mimicking his earlier pose. Ran, slightly surprised, leaned her head on his and wrapped and arm around him, as well.
It wasn't much, but it'd have to do.
"Shinichi-niichan and you, together forever, huh? I think so too, Ran-neechan."
Definitely, Ran. Except it will be in the way you want, the way we both want...even if you don't know it yet.
------
You finally find
You and I collide
------
The End.
------
A/N: This wasn't planned; it was supposed to be a one-shot but oh well. It's much longer and sadder than the first but I think the sweetness was still there, what do you guys think?
I know that Ikari-chan was a real...well you know, but Kira-kun was a sweetie, huh? He was loosely based on Kuroba Kaito, you all should know who that is, what with the sweetness and the mischievousness nature, the character of Kira just wrote himself in. Originally, the ecchi balcony boy didn't even have a name but I got to thinking and then there you are. Expect another installment; can you guess when it'll take place?
------