I'm back, I'm here,

I've returned just as I've promised

Please dry your tears

This time it's not a visit

Shinichi Kudo smiled as he walked through the familiar streets. Not much had changed since he had last been here; he just hoped the people hadn't either.

For the last four years, the detective had been in America for college. After getting a master's degree in Criminal Justice, he had finally returned to Japan. Inspector Megure had already offered him a job in the police department, but he had declined, opting to work as a private detective instead.

He walked past Professor Agasa's house, deciding that he would visit him later. For now, he had somebody more important to meet.

Look at me now

This time I'm not lying

I won't allow

those tears that you're crying

As he got closer to his destination, Shinichi broke into a run, and after a few minutes he found himself standing in front of the Mouri Detective Agency.

The sign was a little worn, and the windows a bit dusty, but other than that nothing had really changed. He stood in front of the door for a minute, catching his breath, before knocking twice. There was a distinct sound of feet pattering down the stairs, and then the door opened.

Fall into my arms

I will keep you from all harm

Entrust your heart to me

I want you to be happy

His heart skipped a beat as Ran smiled widely. She gave a disbelieving laugh, before flinging her arms around him and burying her face in his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around her as well, closing his eyes and allowing himself to relax in her embrace.

He was home.

Now there wouldn't be any more secrets, any more hiding. No longer would he put it off. Now, he could fulfill every promise he had ever made.

I'm home again

This time I'll stay forever

It's not like then

This time it'll be better

He let himself indulge in his delusions, before pulling back and smiling widely. He took a deep breath before pushing his glasses up a bit.

"I'm back, Ran-neechan."

She smiled back at him, her next few words yanking him back down to reality:

"Welcome home, Conan-kun!"