Hello everyone! We're halfway through the story already. I can't believe how time is flying. Anyways, I hope you'll like this chapter. There's a little pun inside. I hope you'll get it :D Enjoy reading.


Disclaimer: This is a fanfiction. It's not affiliated with Gosho Aoyama. All trademarks, copyrights and/or legal ownership of items are property of their respective owners. I do not own the characters.


Countdown to Christmas – Day 12

"Sounds good." Sato said.

"So, get ready so that we can leave in an hour." Mr. Takagi told them before Miwako and Wataru went into his room.

"And?" Sato asked as they entered the room. "What do you think? Do they like me?"

Takagi closed the door behind them. "Of course, they do. They would be insane if they didn't."

"You're really lucky to have such great parents." She said.

Wataru knew that she still suffered from the death of her father. He knew that she was missing him a lot and so he wanted to make sure that his father would somehow take this role. "Let's relax for a moment. I'm really tired because of our ride." He said as he laid down on the bed.

Miwako followed him, laying down as well, laying her head on his chest. "I'm so lucky to have you, Wataru." She smiled at him.

Takagi smiled back, thinking that he actually is the lucky one of them both while stroking her back gently. They didn't realize that Mr. and Mrs. Takagi were watching them through the key hole.

"They seem to be really happy with each other." Mrs. Takagi said to her husband.

"I know. They're perfect for each other." He answered. "Let's leave them alone for a while." They left the door again, missing a passionate kiss between their son and his girlfriend.

About an hour later, they all went on a sightseeing tour through the city of Nagoya. They first went to Nagoya Castle, then they went to Nagoya City Art Museum, followed by Atsuta Shrine and the Port of Nagoya. Mrs. Takagi was ticking off the places they visited on her list. Miwako was watching her as she did so. She thought that it was cute how much effort Wataru's parents put into this trip to make sure that they would have a good time.

"And last, but not least…" Mr. Takagi said when they arrived at their next target point. "This is Shirotori Garden." He continued his sentence.

"Sato's eyes nearly popped out of her head. "What is it called?" she asked, not sure if she understood it correctly.

"Shirotori Garden. Is something wrong with it?" Takagi's father asked.

"Oh, umm… no… it just reminded me of someone." She answered, looking at Takagi, who was smiling at her nervously. He knew that this place reminded her of their colleague, since their names were so alike.

When they went through the park, Takagi and Sato were walking a little bit behind the parents. He showed her some places in the park that he was visiting really often when he was still a child. Miwako was listening to him carefully. She was feeling really close to him at this moment. She could understand his past and she somehow became part of his childhood.

It became evening and they left Shirotori Garden. They took the bus at the next station and drove to the restaurant where Takagi's parents had ordered a table for the four of them. They stayed there for about one and a half hour and had dinner together. Then, they took the bus and drove back to Mr. and Mrs. Takagi's house.

After sitting on the couch and talking to the older couple about Sato's past and how they first met at the police headquarter, Takagi and Sato went into his room and laid on the bed. Both of them were really tired. It had been a long day and they had to be well-rested since they would drive back to Tokyo the next day. It didn't take very long until they fell asleep in each other's arms.

They woke up at 8:30am the next day. Takagi's parents were already waiting for them at the kitchen table.

"Slept well?" Mrs. Takagi asked as Miwako and Wataru went into the kitchen.

"Yes, thanks for asking, mom." Wataru answered, sitting down at the table.

They all had breakfast together, but an hour later, Takagi and Sato had to leave for Tokyo.

"Thanks for visiting us, Wataru." His mother said.

"I left a Christmas present for you in my room." He said as he sat down in the driver's seat of his car.

"It was nice to meet you Miwako." Mr. Takagi said, followed by a goodbye.

"I have to thank you for the nice stay and it was a pleasure to finally meet you." She said as she also got into the car.

Moments later, Wataru started the engine and they drove back to Tokyo.

To be continued...


Next chapter's topic: Mother & daughter talk