He has been hiding behind a mask for ten years now, protecting them by staying away; until a unavoidable case came up, pulling him back into Tokyo. The darkness of his past is a constant shadow, waiting to take its chance. But the question is: has she been waiting for him too?

They killed her. They killed Mouri Ran. High school detective Edogawa Conan grew up cold, ruthless, and brilliant as ever. With his help, police took down the biggest crime syndicate in Japan. In the ashes, they found a child that bore too much resemblance to a girl that should have died ten years ago. The truth must come out. But at what cost? [ShinRan, T for violence/language]

When Conan invites Sera out for a friendly chat, a couple of students see Sera, but not him, and spread rumors that Sera's seeing someone. Meanwhile, Ran is starting to have doubts about Shinichi. Will trying to squash the rumors only further strengthen their relationship and drive Ran and Shinichi apart?

A humorous Kaito/Aoko. In which Aoko is verily enjoying her banana shaped ice cream in peace and a certain Kaito is extremely interested. Too interested. Slightly suggestive. Read and review!