Seithr-Kairy: Honestly, I didn't even know Pinot Blanc existed since well, I'm not exactly old enough or interested in wine. And I was too lazy at the time to search further details. Then again, Franc suits Kōtei. Then, in actuality, Kōtei is not Ouji's twin, instead, a little older by two years. And the Lady thing? Well, it's more of a My Fair Lady kind of thing. So yeah, that's all and thanks a lot for the meaningful review (about the Pinot Blanc thing).

DarkDust27: Well, you could say that. Kōtei just knows. You'll find out how anyway in this chappie. And thank you for the support you have given my story! Your support is very much appreciated!

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C A B E R N E T F R A N C

Cabernet Franc is medium-bodied red wine whose origins likely lie in the Basque country of France. The wine is loved for its savory, bell pepper-like flavors, medium-high acidity and mouthwatering taste. It is an ideal food pairing wine.

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If any random stranger just happened to pass by a certain table in a certain café, they would need a butcher knife to cut through the incredibly thick tense ambience surrounding a certain trio. Kobayashi Ouji made sure to change seats and sat down beside his best friend, and across from them, Kobayashi Kōtei sat with a seemingly innocent and harmless smile gracing his rather unusual (for a guy) pink lips.

"I'm hurt, little brother. You keep glowering at your elder brother." Kōtei faked a hurt expression, placing a hand on top of his chest. His ginger haired brother rolled his sapphire eyes and beside him, Shinobu's eyes looked everywhere except for the person sitting across them. Kōtei's sapphire eyes squinted when his smile widened a tiny bit, his ash blonde hair swaying when he tilted his head.

"... shouldn't you be working?" Kōtei chuckled. Truthfully, he does have work but he used his 'charm' to sway his rather pitiful lady manager into letting him have a break. '... So, so gullible, that she is...' Kōtei thought in amusement. "Is it bad that I want to hang out with you and the young lady?" His own eyes sparkled when he mentioned Shinobu, aggravating the other Kobayashi. "Yes. With every action that you do, there will always be an underlying intention beneath."

"Um, Ouji-kun, h-home." Kōtei inwardly chuckled, knowing that his presence alone resembles such an acidic compound and he is fairly sure Shinobu is revolted by his presence. He didn't mind. He had always have this kind of presence, he couldn't fault her for that. Though, he had hoped to see the little lady squirm in front of his presence a bit more but his little brother seemed too happy to leave him.

"Then, excuse us. I have to wa— "

"Ah~ ah~ little brother. Do you think I would just let you two leave me like that? Certainly not, yes?" They stiffened, though subtle, it didn't escape his eyes. "Why don't we play a game?" Ouji's eyes narrowed at his suggestion. Again, he couldn't fault his little brother. The games he suggest always ends up unpleasant and displeasing. Kōtei's sapphire eyes connected with Shinobu's own mesmerizing orbs.

"A game of Detective."

Ouji didn't like the sound of that game but he knew there was no getting out. If there was one thing he absolutely doesn't like about his elder brother, is his ability to find any kind of information. The extent of his information gathering skills always sends shivers down his spine. It was as if his brother could hack into anything. "Detective?" Shinobu inquired. Kōtei merely smiled as if he was harmless.

"Yes. I will tell you a murder story and you must find out who the murderer is. Simple, right?" Ouji felt goosebumps and he knew Shinobu also felt it. That hidden malice beneath Kōtei's seemingly innocent smile. "But..?" He smirked at his little brother's inquiry. "Ah, I get to keep your favourite if you can't solve it~" It was no mystery who this favourite is, except for the favourite herself. Kōtei's eyes flickered to the female Kudo before flickering back to his little brother.

Ouji scowled, wrapping at arm around Shinobu's shoulders and pulling her close against him, making sure that Kōtei receives his obvious message. "And if you two figure it out, I will let you go and stop stalking you for a month."

"S-Stalking?" Shinobu asked with a confused expression, Kōtei merely nodding from his seat. "You see, I just love stalking people~" he chuckled, knowing that he was getting under her skin. "We accept." Ouji's voice sounded firm and strong, he would not allow his elder brother to continue his stalking, and hacking too. "Ah~ let's get started then, Young Lady, Noir."

Shinobu gulped in response, while Ouji's glare only intensified when Kōtei mentioned him and his Shino-chan.

"Person A is a very, happy-go-lucky person while Person B is just like your everyday person, there was nothing special about him. During the school festival, Person A is found in an empty room, hanging from the ceiling. Person B found his corpse and called the police. When they arrived, they immediately gathered the possible suspects, mostly the people that uses the classroom, and even Person B.

Person B, along with Person C, D and E are the suspects. The room belongs to the Literature Club, just saying. Person E was questioned. 'Where was he at the time of the crime?' He answered with, 'I was using the bathroom that time.' But he said that no one can confirm his alibi. Person D said, 'I was reading a book in my apartment.' Sadly, no one can confirm his alibi also. Person C said, 'I was writing in the courtyard.' Yet again, his alibi is not solid.

However, Person B stepped up before he could be questioned and pointed at the paper sticking out of the couch. The Detective picked it up and said, 'It's a note.' Then, read it out loud.

we Belong 2gether

however, Kindness, w1ll be your downfall

4 u underestimated Me

The Detective instantly knew who killed Person A. Who is it?"

To be perfectly honest, it wasn't the best that he could come up with but he was sure his brother couldn't remember everything that he said. The same couldn't be said with Shinobu. He doesn't even know the extent of her mental capacity. He knew, the moment the Lady smirked, that he lost. "I was worried for nothing, I believe. Your story is quite simple. The murderer is Person B."

Kōtei curved an eyebrow with an amused expression, something Ouji doesn't like. "Oh, and why is that?"

"You didn't have to finish the entire story. The moment he pointed out the paper made him the culprit. After all, you did kind of say that he has no special skill. How could he notice something the Detective didn't see?" The triumphed expression on her face made her look adorable. Ouji, however, was too late to realize that his elder brother reached out to touch her cheek.

"Ah~ why don't you ditch my brother for me, young Lady?"

"Back off, Kōtei."

The elder brother chuckled. His brother is so easy to rile up. Then again, he was also serious about what he asked of her. "Hmm~ as I said, I'll stop for a month. Only a month though. I'll see you soon, Noir, Lady~" Ouji stood up, holding Shinobu's wrist, dragging her out of there before Kōtei does something else. The ash blonde pouted like a child, resting his cheek on his hand, which he placed on top of the table.

Grinning silently to himself, he found a new toy. '... Kudo Shinobu.. I can't wait to steal you from little Ouji. I mean, I am far more superior than a prince, after all...' he thought with his sapphire orbs darkening at his running thoughts. A month. He has a month to plan anything he wants.

Meanwhile, Ouji had stopped running the moment the café disappeared from their sight. He turned to face her, slightly bending over to reach her crouched form. "I apologize, Shino-chan. Franc... Kōtei just gets under my skin. It was as if he made it a hobby." He had a frown on his face as he helps her stand up straight, he didn't like how he is so useless whenever Kōtei was around.

"That's alright, everyone gets unnerved by something, right? So, there's no reason to apologize, Ouji-kun." She smiled that smile that could brighten anyone's day. Her smile had always been contagious and it was the reason why he was showing emotions more often. When he was a child, he had promised to himself he would not get close to anyone but his Shino-chan came around.

He couldn't resist her charisma.

His sapphire eyes bore into hers, as he gently grasp her hand in his. "You really are a goddess, Shino-chan."

"H-Huh?" He couldn't stop himself from smiling as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her close for the umpteenth time today. He was glad, belong glad to be exact, that Shino-chan appeared in his life. That's why...

... he won't let Kōtei steal her.

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Kobayashi Ouji Data

Name: Kobayashi Ouji

Birthday: June 7

Age: 19

Family:

Kobayashi Kōtei (Brother)

Unknown (Others)

Like/s: Painting, Shino-chan, Yūjin, homemade cooking, cats, etc.

Dislike/s: Kōtei, Shino-chan's bullies/fans, mess, oily food, etc.

"You've already stolen a lot from me, why can't you just be satisfied in making ME miserable instead of stealing her?!" - Kobayashi Ouji

And if you still have more questions, feel free to ask. I just want to apologize if that mystery thing is crxppy. I'm not very good with them.