Chapter Notes

~ In English, Detective Conan is called Case Closed. I preferred to keep the original name.
~ I will not use the status: Knowledge, Charm, Proficiency, Gentleness and Courage. I do not see the need, in this fic, to keep accounting for this sort of thing.
~ I will also not describe the materials used in creating Lockpick and other items that Mari will teach Yuuri in the future.
~ Gentle description of violence in Yuuri's past. Reasons why he has bandages on his face.
~ Trips to the metaverse can happen at any time of the day.
~ Every time Yuuri enters the metaverse, he automatically equips the best clothes, accessories, and weapons.
~ Reference to Yuuri's new clothing is Joker cloak.

~x~

That night, I could hardly sleep properly. I was confused about what happened that afternoon. The only thing I know is that it has to do with that strange big-nosed man named Igor. I take my cell phone and open my browser, typing my Persona name and pressing enter, to search for Àrsene. Right away, I see that he is referring to Àrsene Lupine, the Gentleman Thief created by Maurice LeBlanc.

"Lebranc? Is not that the name of the cafeteria?" I ask, curious.

I look for more results and I come across ...

"It's true, Lupine III, how could I have forgotten one of my favorite animes?" I ask, slapping my forehead.

Looking for pictures, I find one that catches my attention. A man in a black top and a black top, holding with both hands a cane with a blue ball at the end. When I open the Piritest page, I see the description ' Toichi as Àrsene Lupine - Saved in the folder Detective Conan / Magic Kaito '.

Returning to the browser, I look for 'Magic Kaito' and see that it is an old Manga, in Hiatus de Gosho Aoyama, and that it has an Anime series of 24 chapters and 12 special and that appears much in another manga of the author, Detective Conan. Since I can not sleep, I decide to watch the anime on my phone. An episode is not going to kill, is it?

~ x ~

10 episodes later, I decide to pity my cell phone and I switch it off, letting it load on the table next to the bed. I get up and go to the bathroom, taking a shower and reflecting on what I've seen. And one of the things that interested me the most was the warning card that KID uses to publicize its targets.

"Really, that can be useful to me in the future." I mean, determined to let it go, for now.

In red and black plaid pants, a long-sleeved white and black striped T-shirt and school jacket. I shimmy my sneakers, and get my backpack. I was surprised to find items I had picked up yesterday in the cafe. I pick up my wallet and get scared when I find banknotes of money in it, which were not yesterday morning.

"This can be a problem." I mean, looking at the room. "Better to hide, before it causes more trouble."

~ x ~

Fortunately, I can fulfill my part of the deal with Professor Katsuki today, on a math test. Test that I answered quietly.

...

"Kunogi." Professor Katsuki says, entering the classroom and giving me a folded paper.

"Yes?" I ask, looking from paper to her.

"Here is the list of books and records with the lessons you missed. I took a look at your exam and I liked the result, so this is my gift to you."

"Teacher, is this going to be useful for 'our lesson'?" I ask, pulling out some of the items that are in my backpack. She is surprised and laughs.

"Oh! I was a bit worried about the components, but apparently, it's going to be all right." She says, with a smile on her face. "Wait for me after school on Saturdays, I'll take all your doubts and help you get your studies up to date."

"Thank you very much." I mean, bowing to her.

...

I notice there is something on the folded paper. When I open it, I see a lockpick and that in addition to the list of books and links typed, she wrote in Japanese: Use this to open the padlock if you want to go back to 'that place'. KM

"Thank you, teacher."

~ x ~

Before returning to the house of the Katsukis, I pass the commercial district and buy the books indicated by her. I take the train back home, past the cafeteria, which is open and with customers and step into a second-hand store. I see some items that catch my eye, but before I could buy anything for myself, I wonder if there would be any problems with the Katsukis, after all I'm living in favor.

...

" Tadaima! " I say, opening the side door of the house, which leads to the kitchen of the humble restaurant of Hiroko-san and Toshiya-san.

" Okaeri, Yuuri-kun !" Toshiya-san says, cooking. "Can you help us?"

"Of course!" I answer, leaving my backpack, the bags with the books and my jacket in one corner and folding the sleeves of my shirt.

"Can you cook?" Toshiya-san asks, and I shake my head, embarrassed. "Then go help Hiroko serve the customers, then we can discuss the possibility of teaching you how to cook later."

"Really?" I ask, surprised.

"You want to learn?" Toshiya-san asks, and I nod, cheerfully. "Great."

" Arigato Gozaimasu, " I say to him, taking a deep breath not to cry.

I move away from him, going into the hall where I see Hiroko-san having difficulty serving all the customers.

"Hiroko-san!" I call her, approaching her and watching her look at me in surprise. "Toshiya-san asked me to help you."

"Yuuri-kun!" She exclaims, and hugs me. "Oh, my dear, thank you very much. I understand that you must be busy adjusting, but I am glad to see that even then, you are willing to help us."

"Of course." I say, and she walks away from me.

...

And I help, taking the place of Hiroko-san in receiving, serving, thanking and saying goodbye to customers. She teaches me the order of the tables and when the last customer leaves, she puts the closed sign in front. The three of us had dinner together and I decide to take advantage of it to ask them.

"Hiroko-san, Toshiya-san." I start, making them look at me. "Would it be all right if I bought some things to put in my room? Like, a television, a shelf ..."

I interrupt, beginning to regret having said something, when I notice the two people looking at each other with a smile on their face.

"This is your home now, Yuuri-kun. You do not have to ask permission for anything." Hiroko-san says, surprising me.

"But..."

"Yuuri-kun, you're part of our family now." Toshiya-san speaks, and I swallow hard. "But you're going to need money, are not?"

"I'll get a part-time jobs." I interrupt then. "You already are giving me a ceiling and food. I have no right to ask for more, and let me help you more often, please, I do not want to be paid or anything."

They look at each other and I get up.

"Thank you so much for the food." I mean, putting the dishes I used in the sink and washing it.

Exhausted, I take my things to the room that will never be mine and I sigh, leaning against the door and sliding to the floor, where I hug my knees, sobbing.

Why are not Hiroko-san and Toshiya-san my parents? Surely they would realize that there was something very wrong on that day ..

...

"Cheeky brat! How dare you spot the name of our family?"

* Slap *

"What the hell went through your head to hurt someone like him?

I'm sorry...

"Shut up, you ungrateful son! After all we've done for you, you're ready for us!"

* Slap *

*Punch*

*Kick*

"And now you have a criminal record? A DAMN CRIMINAL CARD WITH OUR LAST NAME!"

"Are you happy now?"

Stop Please. Don''t hurt me.

"I have a son who is a criminal! Now I'm going to be a gossip for the neighborhood."

"Like Mother like son."

"What? Are you blaming me now ?! Who spends most of the time traveling, using work as an excuse?

No. Stop, please. Don't fight ... I can't take it anymore ... I ... I can't breathe ... It hurts! My chest hurts ... Mom ... Dad ... Please believe me ...

* Slap *

* Kicks *

"Are you happy now, damn you, are you happy?"

Dad...

"Get out of this house."

What?

"You do not belong here anymore. Get out, before I throw you out."

"You've been kicked out of your school. We do not need to bother you anymore."

"Want some money? Sell your skates."

"Do you want a place to stay? Maybe the idiot of my cousin and the fat one of his wife will help you in Detroid."

"You have three hours."

Why you don't believe me?

...

No. I can't have a panic attack. Not again.

I pick up my cell phone and open the browsing application, sobbing.

"Phichit Chulanont, Cafeteria LeBlanc." I mean, trying not to stutter.

"Beginning navigation. User: Yuuri Kunogi." I hear, and I stand.

~ x ~

I appear in front of the cafe, just like the day before. To my surprise, not only am I carrying a black walking stick, but I am also wearing a black top hat and my clothes have changed, at least from the waist down. Before, it was a long half-skirt, on my right side. Now she's on my back and starting in three parts. Not caring about anything else, inside the cafe, already advancing up the Shadows.

"Persona!" I scream, invoking Irene. " Dream Needle !"

From my persona, several needles are thrown, making the Shadow closer to sleep.

" Eiha !" I scream, already defeating him.

Defeating more and more Shadows, I approach the locked door. Suddenly, a different and definitely more powerful Shadow emerges.

"So you have how to get past that door." I listen, and I feel a weight on my right shoulder. "You're definitely worthy to help me."

"Oh, you are ..." I begin, but then he goes to the floor.

"My name is Morgana." He says, already invoking his person, Zorro. " Dia !"

I see my bruises healed and I summon Ariel, attacking this Shadow, who is definitely very strong.

"I can see that you're not totally focused today." Morgaine says, when we finally won. "You should leave."

"No, I'll continue." I say, feeling the lockpick in my hands. "Oh, and my name is Yuuri."

I unlock the padlock and open the door, noticing a huge corridor full of doors and Shadows.

"Stay with me, Morgana, and I will certainly help you." I mean, looking at him.

"Really? You promise?" He asks excitedly.

"I promise." I mean, laughing.

"Deal." Morgana says, and I see a blue tarot card come up, and the phrases:

New Arcana Bond: The Magician ~ Rank 01

New Mask Acquired: Zoro.

...

I see my mask being enveloped in red flames, and I notice that she has gained a green outline between her black and white.

" So you're my new owner? Interesting.I'm you, you're me." The light at the bottom of the Pandora's box, able to heal your bruises. "

"Wha ... What happened?" Morgana asks, surprised.

"Jump on my shoulder, quick!" I shout, noticing the approach of two Shadows. "Persona!"

To his surprise, it is not Àrsene who emerges, but Zorro.

"Magaru!" I shout , attacking both at the same time.

I detour and defend their attacks and attack again, defeating them. I notice my bruises are healed.

"Eros! Do not worry about me! I'll use items to heal your bruises and your breath." Morgaine says, next to me.

"Okay, but then tell me how I can help you." I say, advancing through the Shadows, defeating them with Zorro and Àrsene.

Defeating Shadows, I cato more items and money, I open treasure chests, I discover two locked with padlock. I keep moving forward, even getting more and more exhausted. I face another upper Shadow, and I hit another door.

"That door is different." Morgana says, when I finally reach the last door in the hall.

"I agree." I mean, I can feel it too, approaching him.

I open it and face a ladder that goes up. I rise, defeating two other Shadows, until I reach another door. I open it and go forward, facing another large room.

"Check that door! Hurry!" Morgana yells and I immediately run to the door pointed out by him, noting that she is different.

We went in and noticed that there was not much in that room. A small bed, a desk with a computer, a bookcase.

"Lucky! A Safe Room!" Morgana says, jumping off my shoulder.

"Safe Room?" I ask, looking at him.

"Yes, a room whose cognition of the palace owner is not capable of interfering." Morgana responds, lying on the bed.

"OK." I mean, sitting next to him. "Now, what did you call me?"

"Eros, I find an appropriate name for this form of yours." He replies, looking at me. "Eros ... If you're really going to help me, you need to know that you need to defeat the owner of the Palace. That's the only way I can get out of here."

"What I need to do?" I ask, crossing my legs.

"Unlock the third floor, go to the end, to find the last Safe Room, before reaching the fourth floor, where the owner is, defeat him and grab the treasure." Morgana responds, and I shake my head. "You'll need something to make the owner of the Palace in the real world know who your target is and release the top floor."

I open a smile, and nod.

"I already have something in mind for this." I say, excited. "But how do I know how to release the third floor?"

"You did not notice the objects in this Safe Room?" Morgana asks.

I look around, and in fact, that environment looks like a room to me. It looks a lot like the room he is now. I put my hand to my mouth, letting a tear trickle down.

"Home..."

" Cognition found. Desire: Home Third floor Released. "

"Yuuri, you're out of healing items, you're too tired to use magic and you only heal at the end of the fight."

I take a deep breath, and nod.

"Yes, I also think it's better." I mean, excited. "Tomorrow I'll look for items I can use."

"Great."

" Ending navigation. "

...

I'm back in the bedroom and lie down in the bed, already falling asleep deeply.

~x~

Chapter final notes

Status
Compendium active
People: 02 - active
Arcana Bonds: 04
Masks: 04 - Max Person Limit
Hearts Changed: 00

Arsene - End of the day
For example,
Powers: Eiha (Curse), Cleave (Physical), Sukunda (De-buff), Dream Needle(Physical) and Adverse Resolve (Auto)

Zorro - End of the Day
Level: 16
Powers: Garu(Wind), Day (Healing), Patra (Healing Status), Media (Cure), Lucky Punch(Physical) and Magaru(Wind)