[Conan Magic Kaito] Starfall Night

It seems that even if it meets the birthday of the ongoing legend, the world will not turn backwards, let alone 48 hours.

No matter how you look at it from any point of view, the increase in the itinerary on the pocketbook is a good thing, and it is also a recognition of yourself.But this also means that balancing work, study, and interpersonal communication will become more and more mind-consuming, such as——

"Hello? Should you be out of class?"

"Well, get out of class is over."

Carrying the bag in one hand and holding the phone in the other, Airu had to squint her eyes and try to avoid the middle of the empty school yard where the sun is most violent.

The sun at three o'clock in the afternoon is also very warm and ruthless today.

"I'm on the way home with Yuantai and the others..." Conan coughed on the phone, "They said they want to play with you, is it convenient for you?"

"Sorry, I have a job now, so I can't go back..."

After Airu, who was still in PR mode, replied in a tactful tone, Conan seemed a little happy for some reason.

"Oh, yes! It's okay, it's okay!... She has a job, but she's not free now."

The volume in the second half was much lower, and it was probably conveying to the Detective Boys, but what was said on the other side, Conan put the microphone back to his ear, and his voice was a little helpless.

"They say they can go home first and go at night... What a bunch of guys with nothing to do, and you too, why do you say in an interview in a magazine that you can buy at a convenience store, 'Like playing games, at home And the host 'ah!"

"...I'm not writing this to appeal to schoolchildren."

"It's bad if you're really trying to attract elementary school kids. So are you free tonight?"

It's enviable that young people are so energetic.Even though she was only a high school student, Airu didn't know why she felt that the radio waves transmitted through the earpiece were filled with the energy of a primary school student, making the mobile phone in her hand a bit heavy.The work can be finished at seven or eight o'clock, so it is not impossible to entertain these little ghosts in theory.Unfortunately, today is the birthday of the city legend.

"Unfortunately, today is the birthday of the seniors in the school, so I have to go after work."

"Eh!?"

After explaining his itinerary honestly, Conan made an unpleasant surprise on the other end of the phone.

"You, you...'senior in school', which means...you made friends?"

"...In your eyes, am I a communication barrier?"

"That's not what you mean, but... didn't you say it yourself! Keep a distance from people in school, and get along less in private life."

"I said so, but this time the other party took the initiative to come to the door, and..."

Airu hesitated halfway through her speech.It's impossible for Kaito to tell Conan everything, and she can't explain it clearly.

"Anyway, not tonight! The car is coming, so I'll hang up first."

"Hey!"

Conan stared suspiciously at the hung up phone for a few seconds.Although Ai stayed in school and made friends, it was surprising enough, but the other party was actually a senior in the upper grades...

Forget it, Ai Liu can be regarded as a person with ideas, there should be a reason for doing so.

"Hey—Airu-san is not free—"

"I still want to play with the new game console..."

"There is a 40% chance of precipitation today. We didn't bring an umbrella, so let's go home just in case."

While dealing with the dissatisfaction of the boy detective team, Conan silently buried his doubts in his heart.

The TV recording tonight is an introductory music program for publicity. What Ai Liu needs to be on camera is to have a short chat with the host and perform her own single after the introductory video is broadcast.

I greeted the host and the staff, and it was just after five o'clock when I started preparing for the rehearsal.Airu looked at the studio clock and felt relieved.

(In this case, there is more than enough time...)

"Love to stay? Ready for rehearsal."

"Ah, yes! I'll go there right away!"

As she ran over, Airu glanced casually at the studio window.Although it is midsummer, the grayness outside the window makes people feel a little cool.

10 minutes after the official recording starts.

With a slight sound, all the lighting suddenly disappeared, and the staff sitting behind the switcher and the camera also raised their heads with a "huh" because the picture turned black.

Airu, who was talking, also looked at the host and stood up.

A young woman who looked like AD pushed open the studio door and ran in: "Director, the power is out!"

The director heard the words and walked over.

"what happened?"

"It seems that the lightning just hit the power supply equipment, so..."

"thunder?"

Everyone looked out of the window one after another. I don't know when it started, it has been pouring rain outside.At this moment, lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the dimly lit studio in an instant.There was supposed to be thunder, but the excellent soundproofing in the studio completely cut it off.

"What about backup power?"

"No, I don't know... the electrician should be dealing with it, right?"

"I didn't expect it to rain so hard."

The host of the show is a man in his 30s, maybe because he is used to this kind of situation, when Airu is still standing there at a loss, he looks very relaxed.

"Well, how long will the power outage last?"

"Not for long. While the batteries probably won't be able to take care of our studio, the backup power will be picked up soon."

"I see……"

"But the show will probably be re-recorded."

Ai Liu smiled.

She also guessed this, so she felt a little anxious.

About 10 minutes later, the backup power supply finally started.It was almost seven o'clock at this time, and coupled with the pouring rain outside, Airu calculated the time, and it seemed that it was impossible to arrive at Kaidoujia around eight o'clock.

She took advantage of the staff's debugging time and ran to the side to find out her mobile phone, trying to contact Qingzi.However, after opening the screen, it is displayed as outside the circle.

A staff member happened to pass by, so she quickly stopped her and asked.But it doesn't seem to be the TV station's problem. According to the staff, the frequent thunderstorms probably affected the signal of the radio tower, and it will be restored soon.But the recording was about to start, so Airu had to put the phone back.

(It’s raining so hard, Nakamori-senpai and the others should understand...)

Consoling himself needlessly, Ai Liu adjusted her state and started recording again from the part of introducing herself to the audience.

Kaito is feeding the pigeons at home.

Although the thunder has basically stopped, the rain has no intention of getting smaller for the time being.If the power outage is caused by watching TV or using the computer, the cart before the horse, so he decided to feed Ge Taro and exchange feelings with him.At this moment, the doorbell rang suddenly.

He looked up at the clock, it was now 09:30.

"Come on, come on~"

Before opening the door, he wondered if Terai was looking for him in a hurry.However, after opening the door, he couldn't help showing a funny expression due to the unexpected character.

"Love, love to stay?"

"...Good evening. I'm sorry, but can I go in first?"

Her hair and shoulders were obviously wet, and she was looking at herself with a little trouble, with her usual perfect smile.

"Here, towel."

"Thank you...for your trouble."

"Don't worry about such trivial things, do you want some hot water?"

"Oh, no. I'll be leaving soon."

Kaito had no choice but to sit on the sofa opposite her, propping his arms and watching her brush her hair.Although there were many things he wanted to ask, he didn't know what to say at the moment.

Airu quickly finished drying her hair, neatly folded the towel and placed it squarely on her lap.It was only then that Kaito noticed that she wasn't wearing a uniform, and the makeup on her face was different from the usual one that was too pale to be seen at school.

Maybe it came from some scene, but why at this time?Kaito scratched his hair.

Ai kept the towel in her hand, looked around in silence for a while, and then sighed as if giving up.

"Senior Kuroba, happy birthday."

"Eh?"

Kaito opened his eyes wide.

"I mean, happy birthday to you...uh, isn't today your birthday?"

"No, no, it's my birthday!"

He was surprised because this person in front of him was probably one of the least likely people in the world to wish him a happy birthday.Kaito felt a little shy, and nodded his thanks.

"...I heard from Senior Nakamori, shouldn't everyone come here to celebrate you today?"

It turned out to be that guy Qingzi...

While muttering silently in his heart, Kaito finally realized why Airu came here today.

"Ah... Could it be that Qingzi also invited you?"

Ai Liu nodded.

It was 08:30 when the recording was finished. Although the mobile phone signal was restored, it was only after contacting Qingzi that they found out that they had left Kaidoujia.Because the apartment where Kaito lives is some distance away from the station, and it is not easy to take a taxi, I am afraid that it will be difficult to move even if the rain keeps falling.Of course, Airu never passed away, and Aoko also took it for granted that it was because of work problems that she couldn't come, so she didn't tell Kaito about Airu.

Then just pretend that there is no such thing, and just go home directly - although such an idea once appeared in his mind, it was quickly rejected by Airu.

Now that you know Kaito Kuroba's address, you must make good use of it.If Kaito didn't know about this, then his sudden visit might be able to obtain some valuable information.For example, he might hang that white suit and cape in the living room...

Of course, this faint expectation fell through.Ailiu glanced at the hanger in the living room. Although there was indeed a hanger, what was hanging on it was not clothes, but a pigeon standing on one foot.Pigeons are also one of Kidd's crime tools, so it can be regarded as a harvest barely.But it's not really conclusive evidence.

It was still raining heavily when I came out from the TV station, and Airu hesitated whether she should borrow an umbrella, and then gave up thinking that she didn't know when she would be able to return it.Due to the heavy rain, there was some traffic jam in the urban area, and it was already 09:30 when we arrived at Kaidoujia.

Airu omitted her own mental activities and briefly explained the process to Kaito.

When Kaito listened to Airu's explanation, he gradually regained his composure.He laughed twice, and leaned easily on the back of the sofa.

"It might be luck, because today there is not only the annoying white horse, but also that guy."

"That rascal……?"

"Koizumi Hongko, Airu should know her too, right?"

Ailiu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded in embarrassment.If Airu is the school idol of Ekoda High School, then Hongko Koizumi is probably the queen who dominates the school.The rumor that she made all the boys in the school fascinated by her, Airu naturally knew about it as soon as she entered school. Unlike Kaito and the others, although Airu didn't know her, she had seen her several times from afar.That astonishing beauty is a completely different field from her own, and girls say Koizumi Hongko has a very tough personality, so Airu doesn't intend to get close to her at all.

"You'd better not meet her."

From Kaito's eyes, Airu could see that he was teasing her and Koko's nearly opposite position, but maybe it was her delusion of being persecuted, Airu always felt that Kaito, who knew her true character, was talking about her and Koko The sons have bad personalities, so they can't get along with each other.

"But even so, you don't have to brave the rain..." Kaito stared at her still wet bangs.

Of course, it cannot be said that it was because he wanted to inquire about his family.

Ailiu was silent for a while, and said an excuse that she had thought up in advance.

"Of course, the birthday wishes are only effective if they are said on the birthday? ... Also, I have prepared a gift, so I want to give it out today."

"Huh? There are gifts?"

Kaito seemed genuinely surprised, and smiled happily like a cat.Airu took out the wrapped gift box from her bag and placed it on the table.

"Thankyou! Ah, can I open it?"

"Of course, sorry is not something expensive. But I'm leaving, so please wait until I'm gone to open it."

Kaito stopped his hand trying to open the box, and looked out the window.The rain is already light, so it shouldn't take too much time to walk to the station now.

"Then I'll take you to the station!"

"Don't worry, I'm fine by myself."

"Of course not. It's almost ten o'clock now, it's dangerous for a girl to walk alone on the road!"

"..."

Remembering that both he and Qingzi are stubborn people in this regard, Ailiu didn't refuse any more.

If you borrow an umbrella for Ai, you have to return it in two days, so Kaito only took one umbrella, and the two of them shared it.The rain under the street lights at night created a mysterious atmosphere. Walking on the sidewalk, listening to the pattering rain and the sound of the wheels of the car stepping on the accumulated water, Ai Liu felt a strange mood.

More than half a month ago, I never thought that I would have a relationship with this person in such an ordinary way, and that I could still be under the same umbrella, listening to him half-complaining and half-happy telling about the friends who were friends a few hours ago. Give yourself something for your birthday.

"The bastard Baima gave me an inexplicable copy of "Criminal Psychology", not to mention, it's still in English, does he want people to read it..."

The title made Airu slightly frowned.She felt more and more that Detective White Horse also knew that Kaito was about Kaitou Kidd.Otherwise, it's really hard to explain why Hakuba ran back to celebrate Kaito's birthday because he didn't seem to like him.Maybe he, like Airu, is trying to grab Kaito's tail under this guise.

The teenager beside him who has similar troubles as his peers, although he seems to have regarded himself as a friend, still hasn't told himself the most important truth.Even if I was convinced that I used that method to force the question, I was unwilling to admit it...

"I can't see the stars tonight."

Ailiu tilted her head.Hearing this, Kaito imitated her by looking out of the umbrella, and shrugged.

"Well, it's raining."

"yes……"

The conversation stopped suddenly.Kaito didn't know if he was cooperating with Airu who cut off the conversation, but he also kept walking in silence, and the subtle silence lasted until the two arrived at the station.

"thank you very much."

"I am, thank you for the gift."

When Kaito wanted to say something more, the car arrived.There was no one in the station, so Airu bowed lightly and hurried into the car without looking back at him.The silhouette of the bus gradually melted into the night like a beast returning home.Kaito stood where he was until it was completely out of sight, and turned the handle of his umbrella.

He found that the rain had stopped.

On a night when the rain stopped, Kaito looked up at the night sky where the stars could not be seen, feeling a little lonely for no reason.

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When Kaito returned home, he opened the box that Ailiu gave him expectantly, and inside was a white feather necklace made of metal.After Kaito admired the light for a while, he couldn't help but look at Ge Taro on his shoulder.

Although the gift itself is beautiful, her meaning is too obvious...Kaito decided to continue pretending not to understand.

Underneath the necklace is a card from the manufacturer, which states that men wearing feathers can "show tenderness and masculinity".

…………

(……… Would it be better for me to wear it to school next time?)

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In fact, I really planned to post it on his birthday on Saturday...but the two days on the weekend are very busy...

Ahem, don't make excuses anymore, although I said it was late, it's fine if the heroine catches up!Happy Birthday Kuroba Kaito!

By the way, I obviously didn’t do anything but I have added several favorites, thank you everyone... If you are interested, please leave a message...

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