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XI

Memorabilia

I flipped the switch on and the kitchen lightened up. I grabbed a stool, stepped on it, and grabbed a jar located high above the shelf.

I went to the living room while holding a cup of coffee in my right hand and the cookie jar on my left.

I silently sat on the sofa and fiddled with the diamond ring I recently acquired. The shiny stone at the center is certainly pretty. I wonder if it really was meant for me.

That time when we were still kids- just months ago we were elementary students- he cared for me, but I can feel that it's just friendly concern, nothing more, nothing less. I didn't expect much. He had his "true love" found a long time ago.

Gin murdered Professor Agasa. He attempted to assassinate Kogoro Mouri. He chased us and we got nearly killed. We vowed revenge.

A few days after those "incidents" I successfully created the perfect antidote. Weeks after, following the development of the permanent cure, we defeated the organization that took a lot from us.

My other self as a teenage scientist ceased to exist. I lived my life peacefully ever since.

I wondered why he, after a while, started to feel awkward around me. I thought it's because I'm currently in my teenage body and he's not comfortable when he's with me. I thought his girlfriend might get angry when she sees us together.

Ai? What are you doing here?

So, the detective freak followed me downstairs. Isn't it obvious that I can't sleep?

He went to the kitchen and helped himself to a cup of coffee, then sat beside me.

All is well.