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"…Hello? Naoto, is that you?"
"Yes. I just wanted to call to check up on you."
"You were worried? I'll be there, don't worry. Just…don't tell anyone. Not yet, at least."
"Don't worry. Your little plan is safe with me. Um…on the matter of your arrival. I…I've changed a little bit. I-I mean, it's not anything drastic, but…you'll notice when you see me."
"You've snatched my interest once again, my Princess. I have even more to look forward to now!"
"Haha…no need to sound so excited. Like I said, it's nothing worth writing home about."
"Mhm…"
"…I miss you. I…I'd really like to see you again."
"I know. I want to see you again, too. It'll just be a few hours, so…wait for me, okay?"
"Mm. I've survived two years. A little more is nothing."
"…I'm sorry."
"…Whatever for?"
"Two years. Hey, I'll talk to you later, okay? You should get some rest as soon as you're able."
"…Okay. I'll…see you when I see you?"
"Definitely. Good night, Naoto,"
"Likewise, Souji-kun."
Souji listened until the dial tone was the only noise greeting his ears, save for the usual bustling noises of the city. Slowly closing the phone, he pressed it to his forehead as he focused his gaze outside his window. It was not visible, but he still knew. Inaba was in that direction. And whenever he thought about that, he thought about Naoto. He glanced at the duffel bag he had packed and ready to go, letting his gaze wander to the cabinet next to his bed. A picture taken some time ago stared back, proudly displaying an image of his friends following a rather harrowing experience. Once again, lining up with many times gone by, his eyes fell on the young detective that stood happily with her present company.
He liked her smile. That's one of the little things he missed the most.
And come tomorrow, he would be able to devote his time to coaxing it out of her once again.
...Or so he thought.
Just…laying down the groundwork for something. I don't know for sure when the first chapter will be out (I can say that it is almost done), but when it is; I hope you'll give it a read.
Till then, see ya.