Chapter 4: Good Buddy or Big Rival

"Heiji, have I just misheard?", Kazuha asked curiously, to finally have clarity with her feelings. With a red head and a shaky voice, Heiji said: "No, Kazuha. You have already understood the right thing. I love you!"

"I don't think so. Is that a dream?", Said Kazuha and ran head over heels to Heiji. "I love you too. It's finally out!" Heiji, who was completely speechless, hugged Kazuha and wiped the tears of joy from her face. Angry, Ran began to speak: "You see, Kazuha. I told you that at some point he would dare to tell you. That's so cool. Now we can go through the streets as a pair of two." "You too? Since when did that?" Asked Kazuha, who was still in Heiji's arms. "Shinichi told me yesterday. It was just as unexpected and surprising for me as it was for you." Ran explained to her. Shinichi replied: "Come on guys, we have to celebrate.Don't we want to go out to eat? "" Shinichi, I hate to disturb you, but haven't you forgotten that you have the flu? ", Heiji asked and looked into Shinichi's face, which still looked very pale." That's right, I almost forgot. But then we have to make up for it when I'm healthy again. ", explained the patient." Yes, we have to do that! ", answered Kazuha and asked Ran when Shinichi would be healthy again." In two weeks he will be fit again, like a sneaker. Then we'll call you. "" Okay, so let's do it. Then see you in two weeks. ", Kazuha said goodbye and ran out of room 241 with Heiji, holding hands. Shortly afterwards, Ran, who had said goodbye to Shinichi, also went home.

Not much happened in the next two weeks. Shinichi was getting better and better and with the care of Ran, he left the clinic after 1 ½ weeks together with Sonoko, who had also healed her broken arm.When Shinichi had brought Ran home, he ran to his home to quickly read through Detective Samonji's new book, which he was eagerly awaiting. When he got home, he ran into the living room, amazed, because there, strangely enough, the light was on. Due to the large amount of lighting in the room, it wasn't actually necessary to search the room for uninvited guests. Actually, thought Shinichi and preferred to walk around the room again as a check. Just before he crossed the room, he noticed his father's upturned chair. // Why is the chair turned over? Was anyone here or was it just Professor Agasa who wanted to get a gruesome crime thriller off the shelf? I'd rather have a look! // He went straight to the armchair when he almost froze to ice with shock. He saw a small child sitting in his father's chair. It was Haibara. "What do you want Ai? Why do you have to scare me like that?" Asked the frightened man quickly."The reason is quite simply Kudo. What do you think of that secret about telling Conan, your girlfriend. That is only our business. Both of us, understand ?! Why did you do that? You know exactly when we are exposed ... "" If, if, if! I always only hear if. Haibara, think optimistically or at least a little bit positively. The black organization doesn't even have to find us. It worked all these years. Why should Do you have to find us now? That would be completely illogical! ", Shinichi finished the sentence. Ai, who now looked even darker than before, said, very angry, only two more sentences to Shinichi: "Well, if you think so, Mr. Master Detective. Good luck then!" She hopped off the armchair and went without again to look out from the house of Kudo. Amazed by Haibara's stubbornness, he turned the chair the right way round and ran up the stairs to his room. There he put on his pajamas, which were streaked blue and red, and lay down in his bed.In his bed he was still thinking about Ai's statement when he fell asleep exhausted.

The next morning Shinichi was awakened by the ringing of his alarm clock. He got up frightened because he was no longer used to being woken up by the alarm clock. "Oh, yes! I have to go back to school. But how am I supposed to keep up after I haven't been to Teitan for two and a half years?" With this thought, Shinichi ran into the kitchen and made himself a toast. He also put on his school uniform, which he hadn't worn for a long time. Worried that the school uniform would no longer fit him, the golden brown toast jumped out of the toaster. Shinichi buttered the slice of white bread and ate it very quickly when he noticed that he was late. He ran to the front door, but when he tried to open the door, Ran ran into his arms, who was about to ring the doorbell. Surprised Shinichi asked: "Ran, what are you doing here?" When he kissed Ran on the cheek."Why do you ask? I always pick you up. And I also wanted to say that we have a date with Heiji and Kazuha today.", Ran answered the surprised Shinichi. "Why is that?", Shinichi replied to her. "Did you drink anything funny from Professor Agasa again or why are you so forgetful? We wanted to celebrate in the Haido City Hotel when you are well again!", Ran said annoyed, "But now we have to go, otherwise we will really come too late! ”When she finished the sentence, they walked out of Shinichi's front yard and made their way to school. On the way to school they took Sonoko with them, who could now go to school again. Along the way, Shinichi and Sonoko asked: “What is actually on the schedule today?” Annoyed by the many questions, Ran replied: “Now we have a double lesson in Japanese, followed by exploration, sports and, finally, math.” “Japanese first! Oh man, it'll be a tough one !! "said Shinichi, horrified."But at least we have exploring.", Sonoko remarked looking over at Shinichi, since exploring was Shinichi's favorite subject. After this conversation, they had arrived at school and heard whistles from their classmates, which were addressed to Ran and Shinichi. One of her classmates, Takato Miyamoto, spoke to Shinichi insidiously from the side: "Finally back, you master detective ?! But you loaded the goods straight into the house, didn't you? But actually that's totally boring. You come in again the school and still with the same snail! "" Takato, this snail, as you call it, happens to be the team boss of the school karate team. If I were in your place, wouldn't I spit such high notes or should I call Ran over here? Shinichi said while looking into Takato's fear-filled eyes. After this brief conversation and another five minute break, the doorbell rang and started the double lesson in Japanese. Then the class teacher, Mr. Oyamato, came into his class.But as usual to start the lesson he said: "Good morning. Happy, I can show you two things. First, Shinichi Kudo is back at school and in our class. Welcome or nice to see you again. Second, you will be two from today welcome new students: Saguru Hakuba (> * happy * finally comes Hakuba don't wonder about the last name. It's just a memory of Tai from Digimon Adventure