Chapter Three: Kudo's Birthday Present
Heiji's Note:
I actually think here most of the time that's why there are only a few dialogues. So, sorry about that, everyone.
Sea lavender is also known as 'Statice'.
Heiji's Dictionary:
Ahou!: My most common word to say/shout. Kansai-ben for 'Baka!' which means 'Fool/Idiot!'
Yosha! : 'Alright!'
Ikuzou! : 'Let's go!'
Hana wa Kimi: Flower is You (The author knows that the title is crappy but, he had no choice)
Ba'aro: Kudo's most common expression. Short term for 'Bakayarou!' which means 'Stupid/You fool/You idiot!' (This time, I made this clear.)
Warui na, Kudo: 'Sorry, Kudo.'
Sankyuu, Hattori: 'Thank you, Hattori.'
9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 4 2001, Sunny weather
Another normal day in Osaka. I woke up around 8:30 p.m. because I slept way too late last night. So, I decided to skip breakfast for a while. When I checked the date at the calendar, I spotted the encircled 4 in the month of May. Heh...? Why ya asked? It's Kudo's birthday, damn it!
I quickly took a bath and dressed up and rushed at the station like, I'm gettin' late at school.
When the train's doors opened when I heard, "Tokyo! Tokyo!", I quickly got outside and hailed a taxi. After a 10-minute ride, I quickly got out after I paid the driver. Once more, I went to another train station goin' to Beika.
When the doors opened once more at my exact location, I quickly got out and hailed a taxi. After another 10-minute ride, I was able to arrive at 2nd District, 3rd block, Beika Street. I ran as a fast as I could so that I can reach the 5th block and find Kudo. Wait...somethin' missin'...Oh yeah...that's right, Kudo's present...
OH CRAP, I FORGOT KUDO'S PRESENT!
Argh! Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, DAMN IT! Ah! What's wrong with me!? Why did I forget about Kudo's present!? Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn, oh damn!
I went to Beika's local park and sat on the bench with crossed legs and my chin on my hand.
What should I do? What should I do? Kudo's present is even more important than anything else! What should I do. OK, let's think about some things which can be a perfect gift for gift for Kudo...Hmm...Let's start with his favorite things:
1. Mystery Novels
2. Soccer
3. Lemon Pie
That's it! Lemon pie! B-But, hold on, I think Nee-chan's gonna bake some for Kudo. That means the only choices left are mystery novels and soccer. But wait, I wasn't able to bring some pocket-money with me. Just ones for transportation! Damn it, Heiji! Ye're such an ahou! A BIG AHOU!
Wait, hold on...
I reached for my pocket to get my wallet. As I opened my wallet I found out I still have enough money! So that means, I can buy a gift for Kudo. But, let's see how much money I have.
One, two, three, four...310 yen, huh? Oh well, I think a bouquet of flowers is fine. But wait, I don't think that's enough...
Oh! That's it! Maybe I can give him that! Yosha! Ikuzou!
I stood up and went to a nearby flower shop. Then, I saw a fixing some bouquets outside.
"Ah! Hello!" the woman greeted. "Welcome to Hana wa Kimi Flower Shop!"
"Oh, hello." I greeted back.
"Do you want to buy some flowers, sir?"
"Yeah. Can ya make it a bouquet?"
"Sure! What kind of flower?"
"Hmm...Not sure...Do ya have any sea lavender?"
"Sea lavender...? Oh yes! We have one!"
"Alright! How much, Nee-chan?"
"200 yen."
"Alrighty! Here ya go, Nee-chan!"
I gave the woman the money.
"Thank you sir!" she said. She was about to leave but, she turned around. "Before I forgot, who is it for? For your girl friend?"
"N-N-No, Nee-chan!" I exclaimed shyly. "It's just for my friend. It's his birthday now."
"Oh, I see! Well, happy birthday to him! OK, then! Hold on a sec."
She went inside the shop and I waited for a few minutes. Then, she got out, holdin' a bouquet of sea lavender flowers! It was tied with a red ribbon. Perfectly perfect! That is Kudo's favorite color!
"Here you go, sir!" the woman said as she handed the bouquet to me. I got it, thanked her, and said goodbye to her.
I started walkin' towards Kudo's home. Luckily, I still have enough money for transportation fees. I sighed heavily and stopped as I spotted the agency. I went upstairs and knocked at the agency's door. No one answered. When I turned the knob, I found out it wasn't locked. So, I fully opened the door and saw Nee-chan, Kudo's friends, and Kudo. Nee-chan was playing with the kids while Occhan is probably drinkin' beers all by himself at his room since I can hear his laugh upstairs. I guess, I was too late, eh?
I saw a lemon pie on the table and some wine. There were some food on it. The whole room is perfectly decorated. Yet, I spotted the only person I wanted to was sitting on the couch readin' somethin'. I was about to take a step when Nee-chan approached me.
"Ah! Hattori-kun!" she exclaimed happily. "What are you doing here?"
"Nah! I just wanted to celebrate K-K-Conan-kun's birthday." I replied as I scratched the back of my head. "I guess, I was too late, eh?"
"A little, I guess."
"I knew it."
"Nee-chan, can you excuse us?" that fat boy Genta said.
"We're going home now." the girl, Ayumi added.
"Sure, sure." Nee-chan said.
We moved aside and the four kids left. Then, Nee-chan looked at me.
"Oh, Hattori-kun! You bought flowers for Conan-kun?"
"Y-Yeah!"
"Oh! How nice!"
Then, she turned at Kudo and called him out.
"Conan-kun!" she called out. "Hattori-kun is here! He even bought you some flowers."
"Oh? Is that so?" Kudo said in his bored voice.
Then, Nee-chan approached her. She crossed her arms and I saw her wearin' an angry expression.
"You're not being nice, Conan-kun!" Nee-chan said angrily. "You must be thankful that Hattori-kun was able to come here to celebrate your birthday. And he was able to remember it."
Then, Kudo turned to Nee-chan with an annoyed but yet, angry expression.
"Then why did he arrive so late!?" Kudo exclaimed angrily.
"C-Conan-kun...?" Nee-chan uttered.
I quickly rushed towards the scene but I stopped when Kudo said one thing:
"If he really remembered my birthday then, why is he late!? If he remembered my birthday then, he's already here, singing 'Happy Birthday' with my friends, ba'aro!"
Nee-chan and I were surprised. We were even more surprised when Kudo cried. I was shocked.
"Nee-chan," I said, talkin' to her. "Would 'ja mind leave us alone?"
"S-Sure..." she answered.
Nee-chan reached for the door and closed it as she got outside. I listened for her steps to make sure she wasn't there. When the steps were gone, I turned at the cryin' Kudo. I looked at his teary eyes. Kudo...I smiled at myself and gave him a hug. Even Kudo was surprised.
"Warui na, Kudo." I said. "But actually, I did want to come here very early but, I forgot yer present because I wasn't able to buy one. So..."
I moved away and showed him the bouquet.
"I hope this'll be fine."
Kudo was surprised about it.
"Sea lavender...?" he uttered. "W-Wait...Sea lavender...T-That means!?"
"Remembrance." I stated. "I was about to go for the rose but, I remember our promise."
"Oh...Yeah, you're right. Sankyuu, Hattori."
"Oh, also. There's one more thing."
"Eh?"
I moved my face towards Kudo's face and gave him a kiss on his cheek.
"Happy Birthday, Kudo."
I moved back and saw Kudo finally smilin'. Then, he looked at me and said,
"Sankyuu, Hattori."
(Wooh! Tsukureta! (I'm tired!) Anyway, hope ya like it!)
(Ya know, since I don't have anymore ideas, I guess I'm gonna cut off (finish off) the story at the next chapter. But, let me know if you want me to continue it.)
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