Note: After weeks of being together, Akai finally wants to express his love towards Chris. Will he succeed? Or will he fail?
One day when they were walking down the slope to a nearby restaurant, Akai looked across at Chris and said, "Err…Chris, I want to tell you something."
"What is it?" Chris asked earnestly with a smile.
"I was wondering why you treated me so nicely. Although I can't remember anything of the past, I am still very happy because you are beside me. Everyday when I woke up, the first and only thing I think of is you, Chris. Nothing else." Akai expressed.
"That's…all you have to say?" Chris said softly. "Is it a form of confession?" She turned her face away from him and laughed.
"In a way, it is. You are in my mind, always, from the first day till now, nothing has changed."
"So…do…you expect us to be together as a couple?" Chris asked.
"Yes, why not? I mean it is strange that we see each other everyday and maybe sometimes hug each other and not being together, right? Tell me you agree with me." Akai said with his eyes pinned on Chris.
"Well..."
"See, this hat that I wear is from you, not anyone else. I will wear it everyday to remember you and the day we met."
"The winter season has past. The hat is of no use now. You shouldn't wear it anymore."
"I don't care whether it is spring, summer or autumn, I will forever wear this. See, it is snowing now, isn't it?" he said as the snow fell on his cheek.
"Snow…the first feeling is good but when there is too much, it will be horrible and hateful. Think of the things you know about me, how little are they?"
This time, Akai didn't speak.
"Sorry, I didn't expect this confession day will come so early. If it is a little later, maybe we have a bit more memories."
Akai looked up at her and shouted, "So why did you come to me on the first day?"
"The first day…? Haha. A secret makes a woman woman." She said with a grin and ran down the slope. As she ran down, tears fell down her cheeks and she murmured to herself, "Sorry... Shuichi."
Akai stood there, speechless and went up the slope.
The next day, he went back to the FBI and began investigating a case. He wanted to forget about Chris but on his head, still lays a black hat. When he walks past Jodie, he gave a smile but said nothing else.
Shuichi thinking
No, I can't forget about her. That stupid woman. I must leave this place. But where should I go? Where can I go? Maybe to Japan, my old town. I should apply a leave and leave tomorrow. No more delay.
End of thinking
The next day, he left to Tokyo.
Note: it might be annoying that Shinichi they all haven't appeared yet but I promised they will be in the next chapter where Shiiho (Haibara) meets Shinichi.