Shinichi came home from school and took the mail in. : Children's home? What do they want from me? "He asked himself. He opened the letter and read: Dear Shinichi Kudo, I am writing this letter to you because I have a big request for you. Since you've been making a name for yourself as a high school detective, they are Boys here in the home are crazy about you and they want to meet you. I can hardly listen to the talk of the boys anymore. They talk about you every day Go to the children's home. Sincerely, Mr. Kitazume. "Shinichi read the letter with a smile on his face. : He talks to me with you, and I'm not even 18. Of course I'll come over. "He thought. Around 4 pm he made his way to the home and went to the office. He knocked and a voice shouted: Yes, come in. "Shinichi entered and introduced himself. : Good afternoon, Mr. Kitazume. My name is Shinichi Kudo and I received a letter from you today, "Shinichi greeted the head of the home.Mr. Kitazume got up, held out his hand to Shinichi and said: Mr. Kudo, what an honor you are coming to visit us. ": You're welcome, but please, my name is Shinichi Kudo and not Mr. Kudo. I am still a minor." said Shinichi. : S ... uh, you would definitely like to get to know the boys. "Assumed the manager. Shinichi nodded and Mr. Kitazume called through the microphone that everyone should meet in the dining room immediately. You could hear a rumble and doors slamming.: So it's mostly here, so don't let the quiet fool you. " laughed the leader. Shinichi followed the ladder to the dining room. : Guys, I have a big surprise for you guys. I've brought someone here who would like to get to know you. "Said Mr. Kitazume.: And who is it?" asked everyone. : Your idol. He has come and that for you. Shinichi Kudo is here. Come in, Shinichi. "Replied Mr. Kitazume. Shinichi came in and bowed.: Hello, my name is Shinichi Kudo.I am very happy to meet you. "He greets her. The boys were amazed and did not know what to say.: Shinichi has taken the time for you and is available to you. He wants to go straight through the room and you can ask him anything you want, but please let him live. " asked the head. The boys burst out with loud cheers, which overwhelmed Shinichi. Mr. Kitazume stood next to Shinichi. : You can see how the boys here adore you. ": I wouldn't have thought, but I'm happy if I can make you happy. If you don't mind, we'll start at the bottom and work our way up." Shinichi suggested. So they started at the bottom and worked their way up. Shinichi posters and articles hung in every room, and he was even a little embarrassed to be admired. He was eagerly awaited at the last room. A boy asked him if he had a girlfriend, which Shinichi denied.In the evening the leader asked Shinichi: Would you like to stay for dinner? The boys would be very happy about it. ": Yes, very much. If I may, I could do something with the boys. Sometimes with the bigger ones and with the smaller ones." Shinichi suggested. : What would you do? That would be the greatest gift on earth for the boys here. "Said Mr. Kitazume. Shinichi grinned and the bell rang for dinner. Shinichi sat down between a couple of boys and talked to them as if they had known each other for years. When he said goodbye the boys were sad, but Shinichi promised them that he would come back the next day. The next day at school, Ran asked him: Do you have time today? ": I'm sorry, Ran. Today is bad. I have to go urgently. "Shinichi replied.: No problem." said Ran. She went back to her friends. After school, Shinichi went straight to the home as it was 4:00 p.m. and he didn't want the kids to think he wasn't coming.When he got to the courtyard, he saw that many faces were glued to the window and when they saw him, they stormed out. : Hi, have you waited a long time? "Asked Shinichi.: No, we haven't. We are happy that you are here." replied the oldest boy, who was called Ken. : Good, because I had just finished school. "Shinichi apologized.: No problem." said the others. : Ah, there he is. Shinichi, the older ones want to learn to play football from you, if you don't mind. "Said Mr. Kitazume Shinichi.: No problem, I'll be happy to do that. The park is a great place, you can play perfectly there." said Shinichi. He set off with 20 boys and arrived at the park. : We have never played with a professional, so we're not that good. "Said Ken.: I'm not a professional either. We split the teams and I play in the team that has the ball." said Shinichi. He shot the ball up and the game began. They played until they couldn't anymore.Exhausted, the boys sat down on the lawn, but Shinichi had only just warmed up and so he held up the ball. : Shinichi, can you show us a few tricks? "Asked the children.: Sure, why not." said Shinichi. : Can you do an overhead kick? "Asked Joe. Shinichi nodded. He turned around, shot the ball on goal, where it bounced off the crossbar and he jumped up so that he hit the ball with an overhead kick. The others were amazed .: Do you want to see something else? " Shinichi wanted to know. They nodded enthusiastically and so Shinichi showed them more tricks. At 7 p.m. they went to the home. : Well, there are our heroes. "Laughed Mr. Kitazume when he saw the dirty boys.: We just want to go to bed." they moaned. : Oha, you did a good job there. Otherwise they are not so exhausted. "The manager marveled. Shinichi laughed and occupied himself with the smaller ones. He went with them to the playground behind the home and played with them.At 9:00 pm, Shinichi left the home and went home exhausted. He did his chores and then went to bed. When he woke up, he saw that he had overslept because it was already 10 a.m. Shinichi packed his bag, grabbed his food, and ran to school. First he got a sermon there because he was way too late. : Why are you so late? "Asked Yoshiko.: I was so exhausted yesterday and went to bed too late and then my alarm clock didn't ring." Shinichi yawned. : You haven't had enough sleep yet. "Yoshiko laughed.: No, but today I may not come home until later." Shinichi groaned. : You poor man. "Yoshiko consoled him.: But maybe I'll stay there too, then I'll be at school on time tomorrow." said Shinichi. After school, Shinichi went back to the home, where he first ate and did homework. Shinichi played soccer again today and built sandcastles with the smaller ones.He hit his ear as early as 8 p.m. when the manager offered him a guest bed, which Shinichi gratefully accepted. At school, Ran asked him the next day if he had time, but Shinichi refused. : Why don't you have any time at the moment? "Ran asked him.: I can't say that. Don't be angry with me, but I'm not home at the moment either." Shinichi apologized, but Ran just didn't understand. Shinichi spent most of his time in the home and even canceled a case for the boys because he had grown dear to them. At the weekend, Shinichi and the older ones went back to the field and played. Ran was also in the park and as if by chance she saw Shinichi. : He plays soccer with younger boys? Is that why he hasn't had any time lately? "Ran asked herself. She watched the goings-on in the square and after a while she sat down on the lawn. Shinichi had the ball and lured a few on him when he ran Ken took the ball from him effortlessly and ran towards the goal.Shinichi turned and ran after. He recaptured the ball and hit a long flank in front of the opposing goal. : So, after that we'll take a break. "He called. The boys were happy about that, because they couldn't go on.: I'll be there right away, I just have to clarify something." said Shinichi and went to Ran. : Hi, what are you doing here? "He greeted her.: I'll watch you." answered Ran. : Then you probably now also know why I didn't have time to meet you. "Shinichi guessed.: I can imagine. You play football with the boys until late at night." said Ran. Not quite. The kids down there are out of the home and I'm playing with them. I also do something with the younger ones. The manager wrote me a letter and asked me if I could come to the home because the boys see me as an idol. I did him this favor and now I play with them every day. They are so happy when they play soccer or build sandcastles with me.I am glad that I see their smiling faces and that they are having fun. "Said Shinichi. Ran put her hand on his forehead.: Uh, what are you doing there?" Shinichi asked. : Definitely fever. Very high in fact. Are you really still the boy I have known for 14 years? "Ran inquired.: Yes, I am still, only that I do a lot with the children." said Shinichi. : Are you coming tomorrow evening? "Asked Ran.: What about tomorrow evening?" Shinichi wanted to know. : Tomorrow is Yoshiko's birthday, you fool. "Ran reminded him.: Right, I completely forgot. Of course I'll be there tomorrow." Shinichi promised. : Shinichi, are you coming? We are fit again. "Shouted Takato.: Well, I have to, you hear, they are fit again. See you tomorrow, Ran." Shinichi said goodbye. He ran down the hill to the others. : Who was that girl? Is that the girl you have known for so long and who you are crazy about? "Asked Ken.: You are a clever fox.Yes that is her. Her name is Ran Mori. Tomorrow we're invited to a friend's party and so unfortunately I can't come tomorrow. "Said Shinichi.: It doesn't matter. You were there all the time and you also need some free time." Takato denied and the others nodded. Shinichi said. They continued playing and returned to the home at 3 pm. There he played the little board games and went home at 7 pm. He called Yoshiko.: Well, old house . When should we be with you tomorrow? " asked he. : Around 8 p.m. Yoshiko wanted to know.: Definitely. We'll see you tomorrow. " Shinichi said goodbye to his friend. He looked at the calendar. : It's only a week for me and then I'll be 18. I will of course invite the boys and a few friends to do so. But first I have to ask the manager. "He thought. The next day he called Ran.: Hi, it's me, Shinichi." he