"Glad you are back, Eisuke-kun!" Ran exclaimed as we grabbed our study materials from our lockers.
"You took quite a long leave of absence." Sonoko commented.
"Yes... I was recovering from an illness." Eisuke replied.
"It is good to hear that you are feeling better, Eisuke-kun." I said. "About the events that occurred... this is a letter from Rena-san." I said out of earshot.
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"My sister?" Eisuke asked and eagerly ripped open the envelope. "It seems she wants me to join the Witness Protection Program." he said after reading the letter.
"I didn't mean for you to read it here since it's confidential." Ifacepalmed. "But please let me know if you are considering joining the Witness Program."
"I know my sister means well...but I really dislike being tied down by anything. Unfortunately, I will have to turn down the Witness Program." Eisuke said after some thought.
"It's alright, I understand. I respect your decision and I'm sure you know what it is best for yourself." I smiled.
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(after school)
"We only have one week till the exam right?" Sonoko questioned when we were walking back home from school.
"That's right! We should buy the reference book the teacher suggested." Ran replied.
"Let's check out this bookstore. They might have the books we need." I suggested, right before Eisuke tripped on a pavement, crashing backwards into us. I helped him up before we entered a bookstore.
"I believe the reference books are in section D, which is just beyond that shelf." I pointed. Then I gasped, "It's a murder mystery section!"
"You like reading murder mysteries too?" Eisuke asked.
"I enjoy them a lot! I usually buy books in English though since I lived in America for while." I answered.
Eisuke started reaching out for a murder mystery book at the same time Conan did. "Conan-kun!" Eisuke exclaimed.
"Eisuke-niisan?" Conan asked surprised.
"Hi Conan-kun, Detective boys." I waved.
"Kaiya-neechan!" they cheered.
"Oh it's Conan-kun and the rest of the brats." Sonoko remarked.
"Didn't you girls come here to read manga?" Genta accused.
"No we actually came here to buy a reference book to help us prepare for our exams." Sonoko answered haughtily and flicked her hair.
"The test must be real soon. They rushed over here to buy a book." Ayumi whispered to Mitsuhiko.
