"It's surprising that the clumsy kid decided to study abroad in America." Sonoko commented as we walked home from school after eating lunch. We had early dismissal hooray!
"Yeah, and so suddenly after all the trouble Eisuke-kun went through to come back to school for a short while he decided to study abroad." Ran said concerned. "Still I wonder how he's doing after all these days."
"I'm sure he's alright Ran-chan. But his clumsiness may be a problem." I laughed.
"Speaking of someone, how's Shinichi-kun doing?" Sonoko asked. "He still hasn't come back yet?"
Ran and I shook our heads.
"And while she waits for Shinichi-kun, who's never coming back, Ran sets out willingly to clean again." Sonoko placed her hand over heart theatrically.
"I'm not doing it all willingly!" Ran blushed.
"Oi Sonoko-chan you're being too dramatic. " I sweatdropped. "As for me, cleaning the house is the least I can do for him since he let me stay at his house."
"But still hasn't this become a monthly event?" Sonoko asked as we stopped in front of the house.
"Now don't say it like that. Didn't I tell you where they had that delicious sandwich?" Ran reminded her. Ran did have to bribe Sonoko to help her hehe...
"That was delicious but still, why would do this for free for that deduction guy who hardly ever contacts you." Sonoko complained.
"Oh c'mon it seems he has his troubles too." Ran brushed it off and stepped inside before stopping.
"What's wrong?" Sonoko asked.
"Is it just me or is this house cooler than before?" Ran looked around. "Is Shinichi back?" she started calling for him.
Oh no I thought Shuichi left the house already. I ran upstairs to find him, but he wasn't there. I went downstairs to hear Sonoko calling Shuichi a thief.
"Sonoko-chan, Ran-chan wait he's actually my housemate." I said.
"Eh?! Your housemate?" Ran exclaimed and called Conan-kun, who also told her the same thing.
"Yeah he's a graduate student. His apartment recently burned down so Kudo-kun let him stay here." I explained.
"Subaru-san, these are my friends Ran-chan and Sonoko-chan." I introduced them after he finished brushing his teeth.
"We're very sorry Subaru-san! For kicking you so suddenly!" Ran and Sonoko apologized.
"Exactly Ran, there's no way a good-looking guy this could be a thief." Sonoko added.
"What was that Sonoko? Weren't you the one who said 'serves you right'." Ran deadpanned.
"Ah well, it's really my fault too for not managing to explain right away." Subaru said.
"By the way Subaru-san, which graduate school are you attending?" Ran asked.
"Touto University's engineering department." he responded.
"Say would it be OK if I took a picture? And could you tell me your phone number too?" Sonoko asked and took out her cell-phone.
"Sonoko!" Ran chided.
"I should tell Makoto-kun!" I reminded her.
"In that case, just a picture then." Sonoko said, a little embarrassed.
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