Author's Note : Hello :D Here comes Chapter 7 as promised, guys. Personally, this chapter is rather hard for me to write since romance is not really my genre... (I'm basically specialized in horror.. hahaha) and I feel a little down lately.
Anyway, I will try my best to deliver a good story for you all. Forgive me if it's kind of shaggy.. hahaha.. and please kindly give me some courages! I absolutely want it from you :)))
Disclaimer : I do not own Detective Conan, but if I did, Shiho would definitely be the protagonist.
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Chapter 7 : The day
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"Finallyyyyyyyyyyy! It's Friday! Yippy!"
As soon as the clock ticking its way to 6 p.m., a very cheerful yell abruptly rang loud across the noiseless office of 68th floor, Shinjuku Sky Tower. This is FBI Regional Headquater, Tokyo based, and the 68th floor is located the department of Chemical-Biological Science Unit (CBSU). This is where Shiho was working for. Right after her personal return to Japan last week, the beautiful scientist decided to file a request for transferring from New York based to Tokyo based. Surprisingly, she somehow missed Japan and figured that she want to take care of the aging Agasa once more.
"Hey, Shiho-chan, what's your plan tonight? Wanna go hang out with the guys?" An older colleague, who was also a scientist of the special force, turned to her as the employees were packing their belongings. No wonder Shiho was really popular since the first day she arrived. She was definitely the youngest and the prettiest of all, not to mention her exclusive title as the only 'Poison crime specialist' in Asia.
"Sorry, Daichi-san. I wish I could join but I already have an appointment," smiled the strawberry blonde apologetically yet it didn't seem to be mattered. Unexpectedly, her colleague smirked at her.
"Aha! Is it a date? Don't tell me you already have a date, Shiho-chan. That's gonna break every FBI's heart!" playfully teased the man.
"Th.. That's not it, Daichi-san! And whose heart am I gonna break?" Shiho evenly answered, feeling an unusual heat rising up her cheeks. Daichi chuckled and widened his grins. He opened his mouth wanting to tease the girl more but then..
"Excuse me, Miyano-san, a man is waiting for you in the front lobby. Oh. He is a hot one," an operator girl suddenly barged in with mysterious glitters on her lip, and that made Daichi's eyes even sparkler. Unknowingly, Shiho felt somewhat embarrassed. She looked up to the man once again.
It really is a date, Daichi-san.
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"Yo! Shinichi-kun. Are you still here?"
"Oh. Hi, Inspector Tagaki! Well, I'm leaving soon. Just checking up somethi... Heyyyy! Who is this lovely guest we have!" answered the detective who was sitting alone in the quiet office before noticing a little cute girl the inspector brought. Shinichi quickly stood up from his desk, walked up eagerly to greet the child. He kneeled before her.
"Oh. You two haven't met yet. This is Reiko, my daughter... Come one, Reiko! Say hello to the big brother," Tagaki happily introduced his three-year-old daughter as he pushed the girl into Shinichi's arms. It had been three years since he and detective Sato got married and Reiko was their first loving kid. Her name, Reiko, was pronounced similarly to Sato's first name, Miwako.
"Konichiwa! Reiko-chan! How do you do? Please called me Shinichi-neesan... Come here! Wanna see the flying balloons?" Enthusiastically, Shinichi carried the girl to the glass window of 36th floor and started to talk with her enjoyably. Tagaki chuckled as he watched at the two.
"Neesan? You look more like Otousan. Hahaha. Never know you're good with children,"
"Really? Haha. People told me that.. Well, yeah, I love kids! They are the most amazing gifts from God, you know? I'd like to have many of them someday!" happily answered Shinichi while tickling Reiko.
"Sounds like an old man, but true. I'd never realized that until I have Reiko either," smiled Tagaki. "But, first, you need to get a wife. Hahaha. I thought you were already gone to a date, Shinichi-kun. How many dates a hot guy like you get his weekend?" playfully teased the inspector, remembering many female officers crazily gossiping about the handsome detective as soon as his first day at National Intelligence Bureau (aka Naicho, the premier investigation agency of Japan, reporting directly to the Prime Minister).
Shinichi's eyes narrowed.
"Actually... None. Haha. I don't know. I just haven't find someone I want to date seriously. Weird, huh?" answered the detective carelessly yet there were hidden loneliness in his eyes. Tagaki figured.
"Really? I won't buy that, cassanova. What about the hot girl who had been with you!"
Shinichi blinked.
"THAT hot girl. The one you brought to Ran-chan's wedding, strawberry blonde in a sapphire dress. Every bachelor was jealous you to death, you know? She is damn spectacular! And you two look damn great together," Tagaki continued.
Shinichi blinked again.
And so he laughed.
"Hahaha. That's not it, inspector. That girl is actually my best friend. We met in some cases and have been partners for so long that we've seen almost every part of each..."
"You saw her naked?"
"Except that, bloody hell! Hey! I'm not interested in that!" Despite yelling so, the detective started to blush furiously. Well, I might have imagined about it but.. arghhhh! Tagaki grinned wider while Shinichi could only looked at him protestingly.
Who in their right mind would want to see a best friend naked?
Guess she is not my best friend then.
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"Whahhh.. I'm so full !"
Said Kaito after the couple left a fancy restaurant. It was Friday night. After a week of text messaging and little flirting, finally, here came their official first date. Although, Shiho hadn't know anything much about him, not even sure if she wanted to start dating or not, she decided to give him a shot and found that Kaito was actually a nice guy. During the dinner, he took great care of her and treated her politely like a gentleman. His personality was interesting and witty enough to make the conversations go great. Also, his charm was very fun to be with. It seemed like a perfect date after all. So, here they were at the Haido City's park to continue their time.
"Well, Shiho-chan, to tell you the truth, I'm actually surprised to know that you are a scientist, you know? Your look doesn't tell it at all!" said Kaito, gazing playfully at the girl beside him.
"You mean I look dumb and incredible? Thank you, Kaito-kun. I'm so flattered," Sarcastic as ever, the strawberry blonde responded.
"Oi oi. I didn't mean that! I mean, well, aren't scientists supposed to be a bit nerdy? Wearing thick glasses.. Wavy crazy hair.." The man continued and funnily imitated the look of mad scientist. His puppy silly face was enough to make the cold girl chuckled. Although very little, it still made him proud.
"Besides, you're too beautiful..."
The chuckle stopped.
He stared at her deeply.
Here comes the heat again.
"Hahaha. You're so full of mysteries, aren't you?" Upon seeing that the girl's face went frozen, Kaito then continued talking as if he didn't see her blushes. That's enough for me for today. Thought the guy in satisfactory as he smiled to himself.
"And you are just the type to stick in others' mysteries, aren't you?" finally scoffed Shiho reminding all the questions he asked since the minute they met. It was not that she mind it though since she would want to get to know him better, too, but came to think of it, he was so curious like a cocky detective.
Like a cocky detective?
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"Oi. That's hurt. I'm not that prying!"
As if readiing her mind, Kaito then changed the subject.
"Okay, then, tell me. What's your ideal type?"
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"Ideal type?" Shiho repeated.
"Yeah! The type of guy you like, a dream guy, or the kind of guy you want to marry..."
"I don't have any interest in getting married right now," automatically replied the scientist, slightly offended, but the messy-haired man just howled.
"Hey, come on. At least there has to be someone you want to be with, right? Give me an example of that. Someone who can make you fall in love with. Maybe a famous one?" Not giving up, he looked at her expectedly.
Shiho blinked.
Someone who make me fall in love with?
A famous one?
Well, of course, she might had an answer in mind, the certain idiot who had made her headed over heels hurt-fully, but that was long ago, and she didn't really want to fall for him by any intention. The truth is, she had never actually thought about the question herself so she was kind of wonder it, too.
A type of guy I want to be with?
Hmmm.. If it was before, her only answer would certainly be Einstein. However, there would never be a chance she could fall in love with him.
How about celebrities? Hmmm.. She didn't really know many of them..
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The Beatles?... Are they still alive?
Brad Pitt?... Wait. That guy has married two times already.
James Bond?... No. Enough of guns and thrills and crazy organization.. and he's a playboy.
Kpop stars?... Which one of them? They are all alike.
One Direction?... Hell no! I'm not a Shotacon! (= getting perverted over some young handsome boys = similar to Lolicon)
God! Damn it! I know I can like someone else, not only that IDIOT!
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"Shiho-chan, if you still can't answer, I'll assume that you like a girl then..." Crap.
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"That's him!" Suddenly, the girl pointed her finger out to somewhere in front of her. Kaito looked after it.
He saw a poster.
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"That's the man of my dream, Kid the Phantom Thief!"
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She was so proud.
Kaito could just laugh out loud.
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10.30 p.m.
"Here we are. Thank you for today, Kuroba-kun," said the strawberry blonde as soon as the car arrived her place at Beika Street. The messy-haired boy smiled. He slowly got off the vehicle and walked the girl to the fence.
"My pleasure, milady," he mocked.
Her lip formed a smile.
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Across the nearest lawn, a detective just also stepped out off a car. He parked it in the garage and walked up to check on mailbox. He pulled letters out.
"Whoa.. What's this.. Advertisement? Umm.. Eh? This one is professor's."
A letter was misdelivered. It was addressed to 'Hiroshi Agasa' and it's urgent.
Shinichi decided to hand it over.
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"Looks like I should go now," Kaito stared at his wristwatch.
"Okay. Drive safe, Kuroba-kun." The girl waived.
"Aha. Good night. I'll see you around,"
He smiled broadly. They said good bye. She headed to the door.
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Shinichi opened his gate.
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"Shiho-chan. Wait,"
He kissed her cheek.
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"That's for driving you home," winked Kaito at the stunned lady. Her eyes widened. A small flush appeared on her soft silky skin as the certain man smiley drove his car off.
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Just a walk away, there stood another certain man.
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For the first time in his life, Shinichi had to discover
that a little gentle kiss..
..could hurt him like hell..