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Entry 9

"Damn it. Pick up already!" I mutter frustrated, "C'mon Kudo…it can't be that hard to get away from Ran-chan…"

"Moshi moshi?" answers a deceivingly sweet childish voice, "Ano…Who is this might I ask?"

"Kudo," I say happily almost forgetting to mask my voice, "you finally picked up!"

"Eh? Who is this? I'm not Shinichi nii-san. I think you've got the wrong number…" continued the high pitched voice innocently, but I could hear the fear and suspicion masked expertly behind it.*Note: I could hear it cos I am better at masking voices than him XD*

"Um no I-I Kudo…it's," I hesitated. What should I tell him? Damn. I'm already regretting my choice to call this ace EX- high school detective. What if he finds out who I am?

"Look, I know who you are and let's just say I'm a friend in need," I finally answer lamely.

"Ah sou ka… but if you need Shinichi nii-san's help, I could tell him for you."

"Uh…"

"Could the nice nii-san tell me his name and where he is so I could tell Shinichi nii-san to help him?"

"Kudo…" I say tiredly, "Stop acting like a seven year old please. It's really freaky listening to you call me 'nii-san' when you're actually 17."

"Fine." Says Kudo, his childish voice disappearing abruptly to be replaced by a lower voice that sounded much more mature and dangerous, "I would do whatever it is you want. Just don't hurt anyone."

"Hahaha, don't worry Kudo I'm not here to bother you. At least I hope not. Ran-chan and the others will be perfectly fine. In fact have you ever seen me harm them in anyway?"

"I don't even know who you are so of course not."

"I told you I'm a friend. Well at least that's what I consider what we can be if we met on normal terms."

"And what do you mean by that?"

"Ah so much questions. Are all detectives like that?"

"…"

"Anyway" I continue, "It doesn't really matter who I am. I was just wondering if you would be willing to help me."

"That is an interesting question."

"Are you willing too or not?"

"I'll hear you out."

"I'll take that as a yes then."

"I doubt you would've stopped talking even if I said 'no'."

"I'm wounded Tantei-kun." Oh no. HELL NO. I'd just signed my death warrant. I'd just told Kudo Shinichi my IDENTITY. It just slipped out. I fell for it. THAT PUNCH LINE. HOW COULD I BE SO STUPID?

"Kaito Kiddo…I thought as much. 'When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' So Kid, what did you call me for? I'm not even going to bother asking you how you got hold of my phone number…"

"Hmph, well I guess there's no use in hiding anymore. I should've known that 'given an enemy endowed with a certain amount of cunning, the facts are those which he happens to have selected. Take the famous clues upon which you base your inquiry: why, he was at liberty to arrange them as he liked. And you see where that can lead you, into what mistakes and absurdities, when you are dealing with a man like' you Kudo Shinichi."

"Well quoted Kid. I'm flattered," he said sarcastically, "And yes, Kaito Kid himself fell into the trap."

"I'll let you get away with saying that just this time Kudo."

"Do whatever you wish to me. I always get away with it in the end Kid nii-san." Kudo finished his voice rising into the innocent child's tone again.

"Tantei-kun," I groan, "please no word games with me. I'm not in the mood."

"'No word games' says the person who sends out complicated riddles to the poor inspectors just to tell them about his robberies. Anyway about the job ?"

"Ah that um…"

"Please don't tell me you want me to tail someone for you…"

"Well you see…I actually just wanted to talk to you… the job was just to get your attention…um cos I've been sorta depressed lately."

"…and you decided to call me because your depressed?" he said incredulously, " internationally wanted thief Kaito 1412 calling a seven year old because he was depressed? That's just … just ahaHAHAHAHAAAAA!"

I sigh. In between Kudo's laughs I could hear Ran-chan calling to check if "Conan-kun was ok."

"Kudo I'm gonna hang up…" I murmur sadly.

"WAIT! Ok*hic* I'm sorry I laughed, it's just *hic* unbelievable. But I realise you're a human being and you feel would depressed too." He said seriously, "I'll see if I can help you."

"Thanks Kudo," I say relieved, "this is actually about…

I went on and on. Several times Kudo laughed himself silly but he still listened until the end. I knew I had given away plenty of evidence that could have him put me in jail.

"So," he deadpanned, "You're jealous cos your unnamed ex-girlfriend..."

I cut across him, "SHE IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!" I say forcefully.

"Don't interrupt me! So this girl goes out with this unnamed guy and you get jealous."

"I am NOT jealous." I yell cutting across him again. Kudo sighed.

"Whatever. But that's the main point right? You're jealous. That's why you called me."

"I guess…"

"So what do YOU want to do about this?"

"I dunno…"

"You're hopeless."

"HEY!"

"C'mon lets decide something quick. I've been talking to you for way too long than is necessary. Get some ideas now or ring me tomorrow."

"Did you just invite me to call you?"

"…HELL NO…I DON'T EVER WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU EVER AGAIN!"

"Oh dear, such foul language. Please wash out your mouth Tantei-kun! I'm starting to feel I shouldn't hold heists just to save those innocent ears of yours. You seem to be influenced by our dear Inspector Nakamori."

"!#^&*%$#$#$%^"

"Now now, don't let Ran-chan hear you say that word! ^^"

Hey peoples! this is chapter 5 and by far the longest chapter.

Hope you guys find it ok...Heh poor Kaito being affected by Aoko's and Hakuba's relationship.. wonder what he'll do?

Oh yea and the quotes are from Arsene Lupin and Sherlock Holmes.

Anyways TO THOSE WHO READ PLEASE REVIEW!

It inspires me to write more! XD