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Chapter 2: The reunion with the Shonen Tantei-dan
Monday, September 13, 20XX
POV Conan:
Two restless nights. For the first time in a very long time, I had not been in such a state. The last time was last year. But since I learned the news last month, and since I'm back in Japan, it started again. And violently. I was sweating, hot, shivering, cold in my back, tears on my cheeks, stabbing pains all over my body. In short, it was not a good night. I woke up with a start. A nightmare. Always the same one. A gun to my head. Cold and hard. An evil smile on his face. And the same words: "You are mine", "I will find you". A pool of blood. My blood. The blood of my friends, even if I can't see them, I can hear them. The torture. Mental and physical. But no memories. Only voices. Pain. And fear. Sometimes I want to end it for good. But that would be a weakness, so I continue. For the others.
A good, cold shower makes my wounds rest. Even if they don't hurt anymore, but it makes me feel better. I wear my Teitan high school uniform, which I haven't worn for 10 years. I drink a good strong coffee to forget the night. To avoid sleeping during the day. I have had very short nights since the incident. Sometimes it's five hours, sometimes two. But that's enough for me. I don't want to go through that again. But I didn't notice the time. My shower took so long, I didn't notice I was late. So much for breakfast. I lock the door, and run out.
I ran like crazy. I didn't have time to comb my hair, my hair is a mess. My stuff untidy and my uniform not on right. Anyway. Then I didn't pay attention, I bumped into a young woman, brunette, well dressed. She was with an older woman. I wanted to help her, but I didn't have the time. So I left. But since then, I think about it while running. This girl, she reminds me of someone but I don't remember. This thought stays with me without me realizing it. I am in front of the school. And fear comes over me. Why I have a strange feeling. That I am remembered? Because Conan Edogawa has been gone without a word for ten years. But I've been forgotten I think. At least I think so. And then nobody must know me in this school.
"Conan-kun, you're late. What the hell did you do this morning, and what the hell are you wearing? Have you looked in the mirror?
-Sorry, Kosugi-san, I had a misunderstanding, it won't happen again.
-Another nightmare, right? If you want to know how I know, it's because of your condition. And it's been 10 years and I know when you're not well. Go to the bathroom, fix yourself up and meet me in front of your teacher's desk."
I can't even lie to him anymore, he knows me too well.
"Hai, Kosugi-san
-And stop calling me that. I'm your father here, so it's Otosan, okay?
-Yes, Otosan."
It feels weird to call him by that name. But yes, it's Ren Edogawa here. He will pretend to be my father here, that was the other condition, to avoid confusion. So that I have parents that really exists. Ren and Fumiyo Edogawa.
After having put my mind, my hair and my clothes back in place, I head towards my future teacher's office. I realize that the school hasn't changed since 10 years, except that it's not the same people, of course. But what is strange is that there is a lot of commotion around me. A lot of students, especially the girls, looking at me while talking, laughing and excited to see me. It reminds me when I was Shinichi, it was the same. But I think since I'm new, it makes people talk. Unless, everyone recognizes me as Conan Edogawa, the missing child for 10 years. No, it didn't make the headlines in Tokyo, at least that's what my father says. They did everything to keep the news about it to a minimum, only the people closest to me and the police know about it.
"Conan, you're late again, it's not possible.
-Sorry, Ko... Otosan. I'm definitely not going to make it. It's not going to be easy to get used to it.
-I was discussing with this teacher that you were new to this school.
-Ah well hello Kobayashi-Sensei? That was all that was missing. The Rampo-mania.
-Conan-kun? Hello, it's been a long time. It must have been ten years ago, no, what happened to make you stop coming to school all of a sudden.
-It's complicated and time consuming. But my parents came to get me after their time abroad to bring me back to the United States. It happened so fast overnight that I didn't get to say goodbye.
-It's strange, but there were rumors going around that you were dead. But I guess not, since you are standing in front of me. And so much the better, I was worried sick.
Shiratori-keibu didn't tell him anything. Phew, so much the better, it is a thorn in the side less.
-Why horrible things were said about my son. I'm shocked, who said such crazy nonsense? Don't overdo it, Kosugi-san.
-Students I know who are good friends with your son. They are a group of detective boys, of which I am their manager.
Oi, oi, you are exaggerating a little bit, right Kobayashi-sensei?
-Ah yes, those young people who claim to be detectives. My son told me about them once.
I don't think I ever told you about it.
-Besides, they'll be happy to see you again, Conan-kun, since they're in this school.
Ah, great. Damn, that's all I needed. Shit, great, the day just started.
-And why did you come back to Japan?
-Euuuhhh...
-He was homesick, so we put him back in Japan. And then my employer asked me to work here for the time being, so my wife and I thought it would be good for him to come back.
-Yes, that's it, that's exactly it. Homesick!? What is this bullshit, it is not going the head Kosugi-san, it is a revenge on me or what? Nonsense, but he is not wrong either. But you, Kobayashi-sensei, what are you doing here, you used to be a teacher in school?
-Yes, but now I am a teacher here, I wanted to work in a high school for some time so I did a more advanced training and I have been here for two years already.
-I suppose that Shiratori-keibu has something to do with it, am I wrong? I throw this sentence to him with a smile.
-What? I don't know what you are talking about...
-Congratulations on your wedding, no need to hide your wedding ring, I've seen it. I guess it's been more like two years, right?
-We can't hide anything from you, right? And yes, it was beautiful, too bad you couldn't be there. It's been four years, and he told me that I was so amazing, that I needed to move forward in my career, so he asked me what I wanted to do, and I told him that, and he helped me a lot. If you see the man that he is now, he made me live things that I had never lived. Between the business, the detective boys and him, I can assure you that this man...
-Oi, oi, Kobayashi-sensei, I believe you, no need for more details about your private life, and then you don't have to go and teach?
-Oh yes, that's right, I'll be late. It was nice to see you again Conan-kun, I hope we'll meet again later.
-Of course, Kobayashi-sensei .. "
And she ran off. Boy, I didn't think she was a blabbermouth at that point.
"Well, we'll have to be more discreet, since this teacher and these detectives knew you, so you'll have to be very careful, okay?
-Yes, Kosugi-San don't worry, I can handle it.
-Yeah well you better."
Why is he like that all of a sudden. Then before I could ask him, a person arrived.
"Ah, you must be the Edogawa, I'm Kuro Tanaka your teacher for this year.
I guess the youngster is Conan Edogawa, right?
-Hai, hello Tanaka-sensei. He wants to laugh I hope, I'm not young and it shows no.
-Well, let's get back to the office."
Then, after having done everything necessary for the registration in the high school, we go out.
"I see that Edogawa-kun has a very good potential, from what I see, he seems to be very talented, more than average.
-Oh yes, my son has such skill, too bad he doesn't use it better on his parents.
Okay, he has a problem with me today.
-But I'm wondering, but I'm not sure, but you're the Kid-Killer, right?
-Uh yes, why? Stop this interrogation, it looks like I am a criminal.
-I knew your name sounded familiar. I'm so happy that a student like you is in this school. It's a good thing you left the U.S. and came back to Japan.
-Sorry to interrupt, but I'm going to have to leave, work is calling me, goodbye son, take care.
-Yes, Otosan don't worry."
Then he moves closer and whispers in my ear:
"No nonsense, right? You have to be careful with everyone, teachers, students, even your friends, we know what they are capable of."
Then he leaves without looking back.
I know. My parents told you the same thing I think they told me.
-Well, Conan-kun, let's not make them wait any longer.
While walking to the classroom, I suddenly felt a horrible pain in my chest, I clung to the window wall. It's happening again. Not now. This is not the time.
-Everything okay, Conan-kun?
The same feelings. I feel the same sensations. An immense pain like millions of daggers sinking into my skull and body. The impression that the bones will melt. Sweat beads on the forehead. The Heart that seems to be stopped. Am I going to turn back into a child? Suddenly a flash comes into my head. The night at the warehouse. Ten years ago.
Why am I still in Conan's body. I have the same symptoms, but nothing happens. Then I look up and see the woman in front of me.
-Oh, I think Silver Bullet, has a problem with his body. I think we'll have fun...
Then total darkness.
Then the pain disappeared. In a snap of the fingers. Just like that time. And like the years that followed after that tragic day.
"Conan-kun? Conan-kun? Are you alright?
-Uh, yeah sorry. I guess it's the anxiety.
-Two minutes without hearing or seeing me with my hands in front of your eyes to wake you up from your thoughts. I repeat, is everything all right Conan-kun?
-Yes, don't worry, Tanaka-sensei, it happens to me from time to time, but I am fine.
No worries
-Okay, wait here while I talk about your presence in the class."
What was it just now. Why I remembered that. This is not the time. It can't be. If we find out
what's going on...
"Hello everyone," he said. So as you can see from the chatter right now, and we heard you in the hallways, you have a new student in your class. So let him introduce himself and if you have anything to say to him, you'll wait until after the introductions, okay.
I just have to hope that everything will be okay...
-Yes, answers in chorus, the class.
But yes everything will be fine, I'm sure. And then I'll go to the infirmary if there's a problem, I have a lot more to worry about than that. And it doesn't happen every day...
-As with every new student, be nice to him, so that he feels as comfortable as possible in this class and can fit in, understand? Well then, you can come in.
Oh, shit, I'm a mess, you can tell I'm not well, what if it happens again? I don't feel like it. I'm scared...
-You have to introduce yourself to the class, you listen to me, you're back in your thoughts again.
-What? What?
-It's time, you need to sleep better next time.
-Yes I'm coming."
Well, I take a deep breath, everything will be fine, I'm fine, show us who Edogawa Conan is, the detective, the child who is not afraid of anything. Be like Shinichi Kudo.
I enter the room with nameless grace. Without turning around to see my new comrades. I launch myself. -My name is Conan Edogawa, detective. I may be overdoing it. Then I turn to them, and look at them. And shit. Why are they all here? And the day is just beginning. Pfft. I regret coming back...
POV General:
Conan Edogawa. The class fell silent upon hearing this name. Many students began to whisper among themselves. Others were stunned by his presence, especially the four children from the Detective Boys.
"I'm Japanese, but I've lived the last ten years in the United States with my parents. But I wanted to come back to Japan and that's how I decided. I am back.
-Do you have any questions for Conan-kun?
Almost the entire class wanted to ask him questions
-Do you have a girlfriend? Sakura-chan said
-Uh as far as I know no, why do you ask?"
Most of the girls in the class were relieved by her answer, given her reaction.
"No nothing at all, it was just to know. Thank you for your answer, while blushing Sakurachan sits down and turns to her friends, "This one is for me."
"Why do you say you are a detective? Says Daisuke
-Because I am one. I've helped the NYPD solve crimes, and now I'm going to do the same here.
-Unbelievable, you will be able to show the group of detective boys, what a real detective is. The four children look at Daisuke coldly.
-Oh really, there is a group of detectives? Conan spoke while looking at his friends. I don't think he needs to learn the trade, I'm sure, the more the better. It's not a contest, the goal is to learn the one truth."
Ayumi gives him a smile to thank him, unlike the others who look at Conan suspiciously.
"If you say so, and then the East needs a new detective. Certainly the flat woman is good, but not as good as the old one."
I guess who is talking about Sera, she still hasn't evolved physically from what I hear, thought Conan.
"What do you mean, Daisuke-kun, there was a better detective than Masumi Sera in the East? I don't believe it for a second, except for Hattori Heiji," Sakura questioned.
-Yes, but he is from the West, he was the main opponent of Kudo Shinichi. He's the one I'm talking about, there won't be anyone better than him. It's a pity we don't hear about him anymore."
It is normal since he is in front of you, and he will never come back, Conan thought and his smile disappeared from his face, as well as his look which passed to the ground and the fringe covers his eyes and his glasses become opaque.
"Says the new guy, I have a question for you.
-Uh, yeah, what is it?
-Are you the Kid-Killer?
-Uh a long time ago, but it's not anymore. Conan began to worry about the strange behavior of the kid behind Daisuke, while stressing. Sweat began to bead on his forehead, but no one noticed.
-So it's you. The Edogawa Conan.
-Uh, yeah, why do you ask? Conan's serious tone rises in front of this kid
-A rumor was started ten years ago. A certain Edogawa Conan had disappeared in a fire. Others said he was dead.
-Uh, that is...
-That's enough Sadasuke Naokawa. That's not the kind of question you ask a newcomer to the class, and enough with the questions. You can take your seat Conan-kun.
-Conan-kun ? Conan-kun? You listen to me."
POV Conan:
Who is this guy? How does he know about this kind of thing. And the look in his eyes. That confidence that exudes. I feel like he knows me. So when he says, "So you're the one. The Edogawa Conan.", it made me stand up in chaos. I was stunned. But when he said, "A rumor was started ten years ago. A certain Edogawa Conan had disappeared in a fire. Others said he was dead," that shocked me.
And I have this memory that comes back to me.
The failed transformation. The rubble. The fear. The pain. The suffering. The death. Vermouth. Torture. "You're mine, Silver Bullet". And the black.
I start shaking again, the sweat comes back to haunt me, the pain in my chest returns, but I hide it as much as possible. I've learned not to show it to people. Especially not in front of them.
Then a voice interrupts me in my thoughts. Once again, it's Tanaka-sensei...
-Conan-kun ? Conan-kun? Are you listening to me?...
Then a hand landed on my shoulder, I turned wildly, in fear and true anger. An anger that I have rarely shown. I open my eyes wide, which are cold and icy. And I see his shadow. At that blonde with the evil smile. "I'll find you, Silver Bullet".
But it was sensei, again.
"Huh, a problem Tanaka-sensei?
-I said you can take a seat in the class.
-Hai" then I went down to the nearest square.
Even though many people wanted me to sit with them, especially Sakura-chan, I took a seat towards the one who understands me best. Even though she remains cold and emotionless. I really missed it. And I sat next to her. Ten years since I last saw her. The moment I told her that I shouldn't run away from my destiny. And that I was going to protect her no matter what, even if my life depended on it. But I'll have a hard time apologizing for that, the way she looks at me. Even Vermouth didn't make that kind of look. But at least I found Haibara Ai.
POV Haibara:
He came back so confident when he arrived in the classroom. I felt like I was back to the Kudo Shinichi of that time, the cocky, arrogant detective. The one who knew everything. But as the presentation went on, he was much more fragile than he showed. That I know very well, shown to be strong on the outside by being cold, creating a solid shell around. But fragile on the inside. So when Naokawa-kun said those words to her, her outer glass shattered into a thousand pieces. What happened to Edogawa-kun to react like that? And especially his possible look at Tanaka-sensei. This fear could be felt in him. I don't recognize him. He is not the same. But I have to be sure. I feel that he is going to sit next to me. I might as well tease him like the old days. I'm going to give him the blackest look possible. But on the other hand, why no news. I have to find out the truth.
As expected, he sat next to me, but not a glance towards us. I also see sadness in Miyamoto-chan's eyes, she surely wanted to have him next to her. But I heard her whisper, "You will be for me". But I didn't pay attention to that, the class started and I tried to make conversation with her.
"Hello, why are you standing there?
-[ ... ]
-Are you turning a deaf ear now?
-[ ... ] "
Well, he decided not to talk to me. Ten years and no answer. Nice. But his face worries me. Like before, he has a wavering look, stress and fear. So to see if he was still in his thoughts, I touched his shoulder with my hand. I didn't expect such a response.
" Edogawa-kun ?...
-DO NOT TOUCH ME!"
The cold and terrifying look of Kudo-kun. Did I expect this? Of course not. But he spoke so loudly that everyone turned around to see us.
"What's going on Conan-kun? Why are you shouting so loudly?
-Sorry, nothing. She just grabbed my shoulder, that's all," Conan replies. Baka.
-Haibara-san, be careful next time. And why did you grab him by the shoulder? You'll have time to get to know him later and not in class.
-Hai, sensei.
You will pay dearly for this, Kudo-kun. But just before I get back to the boredom of a class I know by heart, I guess, I hear a voice from him.
-I'm sorry, Haibara, but don't do this anymore. I'll talk to you about this later, but not now."
Well, at least he answered me. I feel that the course will be very long.
After the morning classes ended, as I was about to tell him why he came back, a girl passed by and stopped in front of his desk. It was obvious she didn't know him.
"Don't you Conan-kun? Miyamoto-chan spoke to him, blushing as she passed by -Do you want to eat with us? Don't worry, I won't bite. Then she winks at him. What nerve on his part.
-Sorry I'm passing," said Kudo-kun, "maybe another time. I have to go."
Then he took his things and left. To the great disappointment of Miyamoto-chan, who didn't have time to answer. He's going to tear a girl's heart out again.
"Said Ai-chan, is Conan-kun okay? He's acting strange this morning, he didn't talk to us this morning, except for the time he defended us from Daisuke-kun.
-I can't tell you, he didn't talk to me either. But it's true that he is weird indeed.
-But you saw how he yelled at you! He's acting like an idiot towards you, Kojima-kun exclaimed, and to us, nothing. Ten years and he's not talking to us. Talk about a friend.
-Genta-kun, you can't say that, we didn't have time to talk to him too. Let's ask him now.
-No, I'm used to Edogawa-kun. But I'm not sure if it's ...
-But if this is a job for the detective boys! Then the three accepted this mission.
Who doesn't have one.
-Pff, good luck to you, ironized Hatamochi-kun who goes away while laughing.
-Damn, he's annoying me Daisuke-kun replied Kojima-kun
-Don't mind him, he's a fool. But can I join you?
-Of course, Sakura-chan, you can even join the Detective Boys, if you want?
-Oh I don't know Ayumi-chan, but you seem to know Conan-kun, right?
-Um, he's been our friend for a long time now. It's thanks to him that the band became known when we were in elementary school.
-Hey, I'm the leader of the group, me Genta.
-Don't overdo it Genta-kun, since he left we can't say that you are of much help.
-What's up? Do you have something to say Mitsuhiko?
-In that case, I'll join your group!
-Super Sakura-chan... "
Anyway, the discussion goes on and as Kojima-kun and Tsuburaya-kun argue again and Yoshida-san talks and welcomes Miyamoto-chan in the group, well I think I didn't follow everything, that I decided not to pay any more attention and I left to follow Kudo-kun.
POV General:
While the detective boys are discussing among themselves in the classroom, Conan slipped away to have some peace and quiet, from a very hard emotional morning, between an inexplicable fear coming from a student named Naokawa, from his reaction while getting angry against Haibara and seeing Vermouth again from the corner of his eye and from very painful memories to be rethought during the classes, let's say he knew better.
But there was no time, Conan looked at his phone to see if he had received any important calls or messages, then tried to dial a number, but was interrupted by an arm that grabbed him and took him to the yard, behind a tree.
"You don't say hello, and you run away. Don't you think I haven't noticed you since this morning? What's wrong Kudo-kun?
-Haibara, how are you? It's been a while, hasn't it?
-Huh? You've got to be kidding me! Ten years, and you dare to change the subject like that? Of course it's been a long time, why no message and why you suddenly left without warning, everyone was worried.
-It's complicated...
-Oh, it's okay don't do it with me. You went out and single-handedly defeated the organization and then nothing. You were reckless again as always. At one point, I thought you were done.
-It's more complicated than that...
-No, stop it. You know we've been looking for you everywhere, the Mouri, the police, the teacher, Hattori-kun. And you show up out of the blue.
-I'm sorry, I didn't mean it Haibara. I didn't want all this, but it's too long to explain it to you here. There are too many people and I prefer to explain everything at home and I will tell you everything, I promise."
And for some reason that surprised Conan, Haibara took her in his arms.
"We missed you, Kudo-kun. I missed you. Then she said to herself:
-I was afraid of losing you, she said this with a little blush on her cheeks and a smile.
-I missed you too. Like all of you and I'm really sorry, I didn't want this. But Haibara?
-Yes?
-You can stop that please, it's not like you. Besides, I don't like contact anymore, too many bad memories."
Realizing that she is holding him too long, she pulled back while turning around, to avoid
him seeing her still pink face.
"Sorry, Kudo-kun, but it can happen, right? She said with a dry and cold tone.
-Coming from you, no, it's not possible.
-I'm kidding, okay? And she quickly changed the subject.
-And so the others know you're here?
-Uh, no. No one but the class at the moment.
-Not even Mouri-san? Nor Hakase?
-For the moment, but I've just arrived, I haven't had time, I'm putting everything in place at home. And it's too dangerous for anyone else to know.
-What do you mean too dangerous?
-It's really complicated, I'll tell you that one day.
-Okay, and what was your behavior earlier. Are you okay?
-To be honest, no, I'm not doing well.
-Right?
-Are you still working in your lab at Hakase?
-Not really anymore since you disappeared, I stopped the antidote, I didn't need it. But yes when I'm bored, I work in my laboratory. Do you want to become Kudo Shinichi again?
-Not now, Haibara
-So why do you want me to use my lab for you?
-It's complicated, but basically I'm sick and I need your help, Haibara. You are my only hope for survival."
Haibara is surprised by the way Conan behaves. Sick? Dangerous? Before she continues, four children appear in her back to interrupt her. That will be for another day the explanations.
"Conan-kun! Ayumi throws herself at Conan while crying on his shoulder. Conan decides to let it go, he feels responsible after all.
-Why did you leave without telling us? Ayumi continued, still clutching Conan and trying to dry her tears.
-Yeah Conan, we want explanations.
-They are right, Conan-kun, why did you leave and why did you come back then?"
Mitsuhiko, Genta and Ayumi, who released her hold on Conan, but remains very close to him, Haibara and Sakura, who looks at all this in the distance, look at him while waiting for his story.
"To begin with, I'm sorry for everything that's happened lately. It was against my will.
-Yes, but you made Ayumi-chan cry all this time, and apologizing won't make it better, Mitsuhiko exclaimed.
-I know. Conan looks at Ayumi-chan and comforts her, but I'm back, and I'm not going to leave you again. I didn't mean to make you cry Ayumi-chan. Look at me, I'm definitely staying, okay?
-All right, thanks for coming back Conan-kun."
She kisses the cheek of the detective, under the stunned look of the others, as well as Sakura, who clearly frowns with a touch of jealousy.
"So that's how you should take it with him, you disappoint me Ayumi-chan, thought Sakura.
-But you still haven't told us anything, Conan-kun.
-I'm getting to that, but it's a long story. But in summary, uh... "
Conan tries to tell his adventure, but is at a loss for words when suddenly a voice appears.
"We decided to bring him home, didn't we Conan?
-Who are you? Ayumi said
-I am Conan's father, Ren Edogawa."
Everyone is surprised by this revelation, except Haibara, but she is still surprised. As for Conan, he knows it very well, of course, but he thought "Here is the return, I can not even be quiet here. It makes too much surveillance."
"What are you doing here, Ko... Otosan?
-I'm working on a surveillance project on the side, so I wanted to see you son."
Then he shook his hand over Conan's disgruntled hair, which is now disheveled.
"But ojisan, why?
-Because my son always gets into extremely difficult situations and after hearing about his accident, his mother was afraid of losing him, we decided to bring him home to the United States.
-An accident?
-Nothing to worry about, Ayumi-chan, don't worry, said Conan
-But without telling anyone, we were all worried, it wasn't very smart.
-But his phone was destroyed on the spot and he couldn't remember your numbers.
"Oi, oi, don't go too far Kosugi-san" said mentally in his head Conan.
-Nonsense, Conan is too smart to forget our numbers.
"There you go, you got yourself into trouble. I'll have to do something about it Kosugi-san", thinks Conan.
While Kosugi-san, is sweating by the turn of the events, he did not expect this, Conan interrupts him.
"My dad loses his mind sometimes because of his job, but he's right about the accident.
-That's not a nice thing to say to me Conan.
-But why didn't you call us?
-It was for your safety. The people who did this to me could have been looking for you and I didn't take the risk. I'm sorry, but I was afraid for you and if something terrible happens to you, I'll never recover.
-But Conan...
-I know you're responsible kids, but the risk was too great and I'm really sorry, and the story is so long it will take me ten years to tell it so for now, that's all you need to know. And then you have to go eat, right?
-Yes, and there are eels too," smiled Genta, "but that's not enough Conan, you owe us a lot.
-I'll tell you, be patient."
As the detective boys walk away to get something to eat, Ayumi turns to go back to Conan.
"Hey, Conan-kun?
-Yes, Ayumi-chan?
-There's still room for you in Shonen Tantei-dan, despite all these years. We haven't forgotten you.
-It will be a pleasure to come back. I have missed you all this time. I hope I can fix it.
-Great, thanks Conan!"
She kisses his cheek again. Both of them blush and Ayumi goes back to the others, very happy that she could find Conan and that he is accepted to come back in the group. She secretly hopes to further her relationship with him. Seeing that he wasn't bothered by it and that he blushed, she reassures him.
After she left, but disappointed by her muddy and uncertain explanations, Haibara went to ask her question to Conan, that Kosugi-san said to Conan:
-If I'm here, it's to talk to you about something and it's pretty urgent. But alone is more prudent." Kosugi looks at Haibara with a wary eye.
Seeing that Kosugi didn't trust Haibara, she turned around and left while talking to Conan.
"I'll see you later, but you need better explanations than this."
POV Conan:
Who does she think she is? Damn, she's really weird. She hugs me and then she goes ice cold. I will never understand her. Anyway, I wonder what Kosugi wants.
"Ne, what's your urgent thing to come here and mess with me?
-Speak nicely, will you? And to answer you, I haven't lost my mind.
-I was just teasing you, you didn't have to panic. It was funny, I admit it.
-Yeah, that's right, don't make fun of me, anyway, what do you think is urgent, auntie-sa? -They are the ones I presume.
-Well, you got it, good detective.
-Oi, oi, But he thinks I'm a moron now? And what is your information.
-From the information we were able to get, which affirms the hunches your father and I had, they confirmed their return to Japan."
Back to Japan. The end of his sentence gave me the cold shoulder. But in the end, that's the purpose of my return too. We must destroy them forever. Even if my life is at stake. But I don't want him to do to the people I love what I did to them. Just thinking about it gives me a headache. And the pain comes back.
"Here, this is for you.
-Thank you. Then I took the pill he gave me.
-Hey, Conan-kun, don't worry, they're safe, we're watching them too. We have several agents.
-I know, but I'm having a hard time taking it in.
-We should have listened to your father, it's too dangerous for you.
-Stop! It's too late to back out. That's the way it is, I won't give up, not now.
-But look at you! Since you've been here, you've gotten paler than usual. You weren't like this before. Whenever I see you, you have a scary look.
-It's nice of you to worry about me, but I'm fine, it's just a headache, nothing more."
I sensed that he didn't believe me, so I put on my detective face again and approached the subject.
"So, how do you know they're back?
-The modus operandi. For the past month, inexplicable murders have been discovered. Fires, burned bodies, important and high level people found dead, without discovering what they died of.
-Basically, it's a pill, right?
-We assume it's apotoxin. If that's the case, they've been successful in that area."
Damn, that's all we needed. Damn the apotoxin.
"Anything else?
-Yes, they seem to be recruiting, scientists, killers, even politicians. They're doing it again. But they are still feverish and with what was said to the press a few years ago, it will be a while before they start their empire again.
-But we can't wait, that's why I came back, that's why I can't back out and go back to the States. Too many lives are at stake, Kosugi-san. And you know very well what to do.
-I know, but just because she refers to you as the Silver Bullet, doesn't mean you have to throw yourself into the lion's den? You don't have to be alone in this kind of business. You still don't get it, despite your training?
-Do you think I'm stupid or something? Of course I'm not going to jump in. But I think I have a chance to get close to them. They have to realize that I'm back.
-No, you have to be discreet for the moment. Only the school knows about your presence in the country. The fewer people who know the better, right?
-Yes, I know.
-For the time being, settle down at home, resume your habits, and I will pass on the news I have for you. I know that you are an excellent detective, and Yusaku told me before your training that you would be the ideal help for this.
-Thank you Kosugi-san. But I can at least tell my friends that I'm back. Some people must think I'm dead.
-Okay, that works. Take care of yourself kid, I've got to go."
Gosh, this discussion is endless. And classes are about to start again. But before he leaves, I have one last request.
"Uh, Otosan?
-Yes, Conan?
-Can you make a call for me?
-Why do you ask me, don't you want to do it yourself?
-I would rather talk to them face to face, than talk to them on the phone.
-Who do you want me to call?
-Heiji Hattori and Masumi Sera.
-Detectives from the West and the East? Are you sure this is a good idea? Can we trust them?
-They are friends of my father and yes we can trust them, they knew the case. Besides, the more people there are, the better you know, right? I can't do it without them.
-And what do I tell them?
-You tell them my address. Without saying who knows. Make something up I don't know, that's your job right? And since they are detectives, they will understand.
-Well, I will, but right now I have too much work. But I'll do it. I don't know when, but I'll do it.
-Thank you. See ya."
As I watched him leave, I wondered how I was going to tell all this. It's making my head hurt just thinking about it and to think that I have class now. God, what a day! I can't wait to get home and rest.
The day ends and without asking me any question, I run away from the school to avoid being bombarded with questions from Haibara and the others. I need time before confessing my story to them. And then I have to be discreet, and since I attract murders like a magnet for corpses, as Haibara would say, it is better to be careful. I lied when I told them that I had to set up everything at home, and that I don't have the time to spend with them at the moment. It's not really a lie, but hey. And when everything is in place, it will do me good to clear my head by spending the day with them. It's been a long time. Probably this weekend.
So, did you like this chapter ?
I confess, there is maybe too much dialogue in this chapter, I hope it doesn't bother you too much and that it stays understandable for everyone. I will try to do better next time, with more or less dialogue, tell me what you think in the comments.
I hope I won't make you wait too long for the next chapter, which is already written, but I have to correct and translate it, so that reading it is a pleasure for you!
By the way, the next chapter may be a case, so, to be continued...
Thanks for reading, for continuing to support me, I wish I could get the chapters out faster to thank you, but it's taking me too long, sorry.
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I never thought that so many people like my story, so thank you again !
See you soon, take care of yourself!
- The awakening dreamer