DN: Love Me Not

The next day, Mimiko had arrived at Edo's home fairly early that morning. Smiling brightly, she carried something with her. Wiggling out an arm as she pressed the doorbell one more time.

"C'mon, I know you're here."

Suddenly, the door flew open with a little bit more then just force.

"What?!... Mimiko, I didn't know it was you. I'm sorry..."

"Uh, is... everything ok?"

"Not really, no. Come inside, I need to talk to you about something."

"What?! That's ridiculous!"

Clutching a cookie in her teeth as she jumped up out of her chair. It wasn't the best cookie, but she did make them last night as a treat for Edo this morning. She was a little too angry to notice that he didn't even attempt to touch the baked horrors. Mimiko was known for her horrible cooking.

"I know, tell me about it..."

"Edo, you gotta turn yourself right away! Tell them you didn't do it!"

"I'm not convicted yet, I'm just a suspect. They'll find out my innocence soon enough, and I won't have to worry about it. Just calm yourself and sit down.."

She would sigh, taking her seat again as she reached over and grabbed another couple cookies.

"So, explain this to me again..."

"My company was one of the sponsors for Suchi Ai's Tokyo concert... and as such, I was granted back stage access. Along with about four or five other sponsors. Not to mention all the concert staff as well, but they don't seem to be under suspicion..."

"But, I thought you told me you weren't going to the concert...?"

Mimiko arched a thin brow toward him, crunching down on another cookie. Edo blinked, and sighed.

"I... yea. I went."

"Aah! You jerk! I knew it! Why didn't you bring me?! You knew I wanted to go!"

"Can we please focus on this?!"

"In a minute! Why didn't you bring me?!"

"I was on business! I hate that stupid pop music crap and you know it!"

"...You hate my taste in music?"

He would lean forward, resting his elbows on the table and began rubbing at his temples in a frustrated manner. Mimiko would reach forward, taking another cookie and sat back in her seat. Crossing her arms as she did so.

"And I noticed you haven't touched one of my cookies..."

"You are missing the importance of this conversation..."

"I am not. In case you've missed it, I've already came up with an idea to clear yourself! Don't you listen to me?!"

"What? Go turn myself in?"

"Yes, of course! It will show the police that you obviously have nothing to hide, and you'll be the first they clear off their suspects list!"

"It's not that easy..."

Apparently something was bothering him. And she could tell. It was the way he was trying to avoid eye contact with her that gave him away. How he started putting his hands through his hair for some odd reason.

"Edo..."

"Hm."

"Nothing."

Lifting his head up some as he looked across the table to her. Watching as she was already half way through the cookies. It wasn't a surprise to him of course, she always had a big appetite for junk food. He rarely saw her eat anything else. He'd have to take the risk, and took a cookie for himself.

"What is it?"

"Chocolate chip..."

"No, what you where going to say before."

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure your plan will work. The police will find your innocence and you'll be clear of suspicion."

Edo would make a weird face, taking a bite of the cookie. Expecting to be greeted with the all too familiar taste of burnt chocolate. Only, it didn't seem so bad this time. Though, his taste buds where probably used to it by now.

"I'd still like to hear your thoughts on this... "

"I think you're scared."

"...Excuse me?"

"I may not seem very 'up to date' with current events, but I do watch the news from time to time. I've heard about Kira, and I know you're scared of him..."

"You're going to have to explain that to me. What are you getting at?"

"If you go turn yourself in, you're name will be broadcast on the news."

Mimiko spoke, matter of factly as she chewed on another cookie. Reaching over as she grabbed another and would continue her hypothesis.

"And, if anyone has a common sense processor in their head... they'll notice that Kira's attacks are only on those who have committed big crimes, and have their names announced on the news."

"You have a point... I actually wasn't thinking about that option though..."

"You, weren't?"

"No... Ah! Thanks a lot! Now I gotta worry about getting killed no matter what I do!"

Now slamming his hands down on the table causing the cookies to jump out and scatter. Nearly causing Mimiko to fall right out of her seat as he jumped up.

"Eek! I didn't mean to scare you!"

All that day, Edo couldn't shake off the feeling Mimiko had bestowed upon him with her little Kira analysis. But he couldn't deny that she did have a point. Not long after that, he regrettably made her go home. Saying something about her needing to study for her exams.

"I hope she's wrong for a change..."

Mimiko was a bright girl, though she rarely ever acted on it. Perhaps if she knew just how intelligent she was, she could prove to be pretty dangerous.

Now nearing the police station, Edo could feel himself tense up. It certainly wasn't guilt of course. Mimiko was proving herself correct it seemed.

"Just get this over with..."

Muttering a little under his breath as he drove around to find a parking spot. Then stepping out of his car as he made way into the station.