Weekends passes by in a blink of an eye.

And I'm staying with Ouji-kun and Yūjin. Okay, I might be overdoing it but if I'm overdoing this, what did they do? They went over the top and almost had me worry to death if I didn't realize that all of it was scam.

I mean, who would do that kind of thing to a child?! Ugh, okay, okay, I might be facing this with childishness when I'm not even a child, spiritually. "Shino-chan, are you awake? Breakfast is ready."

"I'm awake. I'll be outside in a sec, Ouji-kun."

Today is school day and I'm thankful that Shin is still in Teitan Elementary. I wouldn't have to worry about crossing paths with him. After all, Ouji-kun and I will be going to school thirty minutes before classes start.

I took a quick shower and burrowed Ouji-kun's shampoo and body soap. It smelt of pine trees and mint, an odd combination but surprisingly refreshing. I wore my uniform, which I washed last night after burrowing some clothes from Ouji-kun.

I didn't like how Okaa-san and Otou-san fooled me like that, I was honestly terrified for Shin's well-being but who am I kidding? These are my parents we're talking about. They're unique and out of this world, for the lack of better term.

Once I wore my uniform, I went out of Ouji-kun's room (who was nice enough to lend it to me when I said I would take the couch in the living room but he insisted) and to the dining room. Ouji-kun is an excellent cook and Yūjin was the first to greet me this morning.

"Good morning too, Yūjin."

"Ah, good morning, Shino-chan."

"Morning too, Ouji-kun. I'm sorry for taking your room over the weekend." He merely smiled and casually waved it off. He placed the plate of bacon and eggs on the table and I caught whiff of its scent. It's mouthwatering, to be honest.

"Don't be. I insisted for you to take my room, didn't I? Besides, it was you, Shino-chan. You deserve the best since you're the best." I flushed a bit with his praise, I'm not the best. If anything, I'm still mediocre compared to other detectives.

I'm still learning after all, and being a detective is no easy job. "You're the best too, Ouji-kun." I stroked Yūjin's fur as I took bite of my bacon. Come to think of it, I still haven't figured out why Ouji-kun is unaffected by murder scenes.

It's been three years already and that mystery is still unsolved. I don't really understand why he was unfazed but if he doesn't want to share why, I wouldn't force him. He must have a good reason why, anyways. "Is it to your liking, Shino-chan?" I sent a grateful smile towards him.

"Yes, thank you for letting me stay over, again. I hoped I wasn't a bother." Ouji-kun shook his head. "You're not a bother. If anything, we're glad you're here, aren't we, Yūjin?" The pygmy marmoset squeaked and nodded. I chuckled and hugged Yūjin. "Oh, aren't you two sweet?"

I helped Ouji-kun with the dishes before we head out for school. Yūjin decided to stay on my shoulder as we walk to school. The three of us were on alert, there might be fans waiting for me.

Ouji-kun walked before me and looked around the corner for any fans. He shook his head side to side in a gentle manner to tell me there was none. I sighed and jogged after him. "You really don't want me chase them away, Shino-chan?"

This time, I shook my head. "I told you, they're happy with chasing me. I don't want to take away their happiness." I said again, to which he sighed and ruffled my hair. "You're too nice, Shino-chan. Too nice for them, to be exact." Yūjin nodded in agreement. I chuckled.

"Not really."

Soon enough, we reached the street where Teitan High is. When we stepped inside the quadrangle, I held onto Ouji-kun in surprise as a banner and confetti suddenly appeared and exploded in front of us. The banner read 'Congrats Shinobu and We're Sorry!'.

My wide eyes softened at the sight as I let go of my best friend. Okaa-san, Otou-san, and Agasa-hakase approached us with apologetic expressions over their faces. Okaa-san knelt down in front of me with a sorry smile and said, "Shinobu-chan, your daddy and mommy are sorry for what we did. We didn't mean to greatly worry you."

Otou-san nodded and ruffled my hair like Ouji-kun did earlier. "We are very sorry, princess." Agasa-hakase approached us and handed me a headband with a small white polka dotted red bow standing up right and a watch.

"As apology, I made you this Bow Camera. As its namesake, it's a bow with a hidden camera. All you have to do to take a picture is to push this button on your watch. The camera also acts a video cam and you have to press this smaller button for video. I hope you forgive us, Shinobu-kun."

My eyes sparkled at the gadget and put it on as soon as I grabbed it. I wore the headband and the watch and faced Ouji-kun. "Does it suit me?" His face flushed red and meekly nodded, making me curious as to why he reacted that way. I was about to question him when I heard Okaa-san and Agasa-hakase chuckling.

I faced my family and found Okaa-san, like I said, chuckling and Otou-san sweat dropping. What? Was it something I said?

"Shin-neeeechaaaaan!"

I stumbled a bit when the little rascal tackled me with a hug, Ouji-kun was quick to hold my shoulders to help me stable my balance. "I'm so sorry, Shin-neechan! I tried to tell you but they wouldn't let me!" He was close to tears, and I couldn't help but find this absolutely adorable.

"It's okay, you don't have to say sorry, Shin. I could never hate you." He teared up again and hugged me around the neck this time. I chuckled and ran my fingers through his soft hair. I peered at Yūjin and Ouji-kun. "Thank you for walking me back and thank you again for letting me stay over."

Ouji-kun shook his head and ruffled my hair. "It's no problem and again, I wouldn't mind letting you stay over since it's you, after all." His eyes glinted with something I don't understand. Before I could inquire to him what it was, he said his goodbye and left with a gentle smile.

I curiously wondered what it was but decided to bury it deep in my mind. I pulled Shin away and took hold of his hand. "Why don't we go inside and I'll show you what Hakase made for me?" Shin jumped up and down in excitement and tightened his hold on my hand. "Let's go! Let's go! I wanna see!"

I chuckled and let him drag me inside. Before we could enter the doors, however, I noticed the slight scratches on the door knob and the little to none dirt on the porch. My eyes narrowed in suspicions as I stopped. "Nee-chan, what's wrong?" I pulled Shin behind me. "Stay behind me, Shin."

He seemed to have noticed the change of my tone and stopped smiling. I slowly approached the door and shakily reached for the knob. My heart kept pounding against my ribs, adrenaline rushing through my veins. I'm pretty sure our parents already left this early afternoon for New Zealand.

So, who could this be?

"Nee-chan..." I glanced back at Shin as his hold on my blouse tightens. I gulped, a drop of sweat sliding down my cheek. The moment I stepped in the dark entrance of our mansion, a figure of white came to view and a spotlight shone down on the figure.

Instincts kicked in and I pushed Shin behind the door as I attacked the intruder. In an instant, I grabbed hold of his wrist and used his own weight against him to flip him over me. A loud 'thud' resounded in our home as I pinned the figure down. My knee ready to crash his throat.

"U-Ugh! Sh- Shinobu-chan!" A familiar voice entered my ears. When light reflected on the man's face, I gasped — Toichi-jiisan! I quickly got off of him and I glanced at the door, relieved that Shin didn't dare peek inside. "I-I'm sorry, Kaito Kid. Why are you even here anyways?" Toichi-jiisan chuckled with an obvious nervousness.

"I heard what happened last week. I just dropped by to see how you were doing, little lady." He said as he dusted himself and poofed a yellow rose into existence. I rolled my eyes in amusement and wondered if Chikage-san and Kaitou-chan also knows what happened. "I'm doing fine, Kid-san. But I think you should leave, Shin doesn't really like you, ya know?"

I informed him out of amusement and he playfully glared at me. "Now, now, young lady, it is your doing. Even my own son is against me." I chuckled at what he said. I was about to speak again but I saw Shin peering inside. "You!" Toichi-jiisan comically jumped a few feet high.

"I'm gonna send you to jail!"

I stifled my laughter. Shinichi is so cute~ I picked him up before he can charge towards Kid-san. "Now, young man, that isn't the way ro treat your elders." Toichi-jiisan removed his hat, turned it upside down and placed his free hand inside. The next second, he pulled it out and a bunch of doves flew up.

Shin and I stared at it in awe. I, for one, was fascinated by his tricks. I knew there's a work of sleight of hand here but it's just so fascinating how magic works. I wonder if Kaitou-chan can do it now, too.

"I'll see you two next illusion, young lady, young man." And then, he disappeared in a poof of pink smoke.

Shin and I stared at the place he's last seen.

"He's weird, Shin-neechan."

I chuckled. "Isn't he so, Shin?"

It was a fairly good day, but it was boring. I hope something exciting happens soon.