Hey there guys! Long time no see! I know, Iknow, DRV3 is out and I haven't updated in a while. My life had been busy with grandpa's death and me getting into university, but now I'm back!

I still have to DR fanfics going, and frankly, I still haven't finished any of my projects.

This chapter may have some grammar mistakes since I haven't wrote in a while, but by the next chapter, I will be back better than ever.

ENJOYYY!

Inside the principle's office, Jin Kirigiri sat with Koichi Kizakura and Kazuo Tengan. Tengan had just finished explaining his grandson's refusal of participating in the Hope Cultivation Project.

Jin sighed, sitting behind his desk. "We need a talented surgeon to advance to the testing phrase. I'm afraid that would mean that the progress must stop temporarily."

"Fine with me." Kizakura said with a lazy smirk. "But what about the school officials?"

"Your words has truth in them, headmaster." Tengan stated. "But they would refuse it on the spot. They spent countless years in planning for the project to come true."

"You talk as if you don't want it to happen, Tengan-san." Kizakura chuckled as he took a sip of his beer.

Tengan smiled. "It is true that I want it to happen, but not at the cost of a human's life and my family's displeasure."

Kizakura cocked an eyebrow towards Headmaster Kirigiri. "You remained me of a certain someone."

"So the fate of the program rests entirely on Kazuki's shoulders." Headmaster Kirigiri proclaimed.

"I only hope he makes the best choice, for better or worse."

There are many things that Kyouko Kirigiri didn't understand, even though she was a sharp-minded detective. Killing motives and its connection with murders was one of them.

That was until she met Makoto Naegi.

Naive, bashful, and kind. Kyouko never thought she would get close to a person like him. She came to the academy for a goal, and she didn't need anyone to achieve it.

But the more she talks to meets him, the more he finds a way to her heart. It terrified her at first; the fact the someone, a boy, is getting closer to her. It somehow reminded her of her conversation with Yui, when the latter teased her of being a Bi.

What terrified her most was the butterflies in her belly when he would applauds her work as a detective. He would shower her with compliments and say that she's amazing!

He had his way to people's hearts. He would warm himself to them by undoing unthinkable things for them. The other day, he went out with Asahina in a fake date to comfort the swimmer about her femininity. He helped Mondo in fixing his pike, although he had no experience in these things. And he even helped the arrogant Byakuya Togami in his studies when the latter demanded his help.

In the past she paid the price of trusting someone so blindly, but Naegi's attitude makes it easier for her to trust him.

"Kyoko-chan?"

That voice...the voice that's halting Kyoko from pursuing her feelings. The soft, trusting voice, belonging to someone who's the opposite of her.

Kyoko turned her head to the person. "Sayaka-san?"

Maizono Sayaka, the Ultimate Idol, and Naegi's friend since middle school. She always admired Naegi and stood close to him. It didn't take a genius to see that the Idol had a crush on the class's luckster.

Scratch that, in love with the class's luckster.

Maizono smiled down at the detective. "Sorry if I'm disturbing you, but I'm thinking of us having launch together, if you don't mind?"

Kyoko pondered the offer. She saw Maizono as a friend. Why does she need to think deeply about her offer? She sighed at he ridiculousness. Old habits die hard.

SCHOOL'S ROOFTOP:

The scenery at the rooftop was beautiful. She could clearly see the trees surrounding the academy, but Kirigiri couldn't appreciate it fully because she felt weird around being with Maizono, it was as if something wasn't right. There's something that's bothering her, she wasn't sure if it's because of the fact that she envies her or maybe it was because of something else.

While they were eating silently, she felt Maizono shifted her position, and from the corner of her eye, she could see the blue-haired girl looking at her.

Setting the sandwich down on her lap, she turned her head to the side to face the idol. "What is it?"

Sayaka smiled and placed her bento box down before, leaning her back against the wall and lifting her knees up to her chest. She hugged them tightly and rested her head on them as she looked at Kirigiri.

"Kyoko-chan, have you ever... fell in love?"

The question caught her off guard, she was dumbfounded for a moment as Naegi suddenly appeared in her mind. She couldn't reply as it was too straightforward and personal for her. She pursued her lips, pondering about her answer.

She was afraid, afraid to admit that she likes him, even worse, falling for him.

"I haven't." She responded. Where is this going?

"Kyoko-chan, I'm lost." Sayaka whispered with a tired sigh as she looked up at the sky.

"What are you talking about?"

"I-I'm in love. I didn't realize that I was until… now."

"Maizono-san I don't understand…"

"I'm in love, Kyoko. I'm in love with my best friend, Makoto Naegi."

Kyoko''s hand curled into a fist as she felt her heart freeze upon hearing those words from Sayaka's lips. She didn't know how to respond. She wanted to tell her that she might be feeling the same way, but just like what she always do, she kept silent and chose to hide the emotions that she felt as Sayaka continued.

"I never really thought that it was possible to love him, to even like him more than a friend, but I realized that I've been in love with him for so long. There's just something about him that just makes everything okay. His optimism is infectious and so as his smile. He knows the right things to say whenever I feel really down. He makes me happy, more than happy—"

Kirigiri wasn't listening anymore, only thinking to herself.

I know what you mean, Maizono-san. I know exactly what you mean…

She smiled sadly to herself as Sayaka gushed about him.

She was thinking that maybe, just maybe... she should suppress her emotions for him before she completely fall for him.

"Really!? AGAIN!" Kazuki shouted in anger and annoyance.

It was his and Yui's first date. Thanks to having a busy schedule, he couldn't have time to think about a more appropriate than the local arcade.

He and Yui were playing a racing game. The doctor that his high observation skills will give him an easy victory. Sadly, he didn't have the same experience in gaming compared to his girlfriend.

"YAAAY! Another win for the great Yui Samidare!" Yui exclaimed in happiness.

Kazuki sighed. "Really, that's cheating! You've played this once. It's not fair to have an experience advantage!"

Yui giggled. "It's uncool to make excuses after losing to a girl~" She teased.

Kazuki groaned. "Your girlfriend, of all people."

The word 'girlfriend' caught Yui off guard. She clutched her skirt as her cheeks took the tone of pink.

"Somethings wrong?" Kazuki asked, dumbfounded.

Yui quickly waved her hands in front of her frantically. "N-No! I-I'm fine!"

Kazuki gave a worried look. "Are you sure?"

I would be if stopped saying stupid things!

Yui nodded, still embarrassed. "I-I'm fine. Look at the time! It's about time we leave." She said as she stood up.

"O-Okay." Kazuki replied, still confused by her attitude.

As the two walked to the arcade's exit, Yui pondered about their relationship. They've been dating for a month, but that was their first date. The doctor have been busy with his duties as head of the medical department and she with her duties as the teacher of class 78.

It hurt her to think about it, but she wondered if their relationship was wrong. A student and a teacher, bounded by their duties. Even their relationship was a threat to their positions. It made her heart clench to think that Kazuki was just giving her what she wanted as a pity, not wanting to break her heart.

"Yui!" Kazuki called her, making her turn her head to look at him. He had a heart warming smile as he extended his hand. He had a Detective Conan plush toy in his hand. She took it in awe, not knowing what to say.

Kazuki rubbed the back of his head as he looked away, pink taking over his cheeks. "W-While you were spacing, I took the liberty of getting this."

She looked at the plushie. "It reminds me of you." She heard him say.

She always wanted to be a detective. Because of her sister's death, her desire was fueled. She admired the detectives in her favorite novels and TV shows, able to discover truth and convoy their emotions and thoughts freely.

But none of them had a successful romantic relationship. They all ended breaking up because of duty, or worse...

In a spur of a moment she launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around him tightly, feeling as if he's just a fleeting memory that might disappear any moment.

"Y-Yui!" Kazuki whispered in a mix of shock and embarrassment.

"Thank you..." She whispered in a broken voice, tears falling from her eyes. "Thank you so much."

Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Kazuki smiled and hugged her back. "You don't have to thank me. I'm just trying to be a proper boyfriend."

She smiled. "Don't say stupid things.."

"Take responsibility great Yui. I'm like that because of you."

The rest of the walk continued in an awkward silence. They walked beside each other silently as the sun set.

She took a deep breath. This was it. She will confront him about her insecurities.

'N-Nee, Kazu-kun?"

Kazuki turned to look at her. "Hm?"

She steeled herself. Nothing will change if you shrug it off. Take responsibility!

"What do you think of our relationship?"

The question caught the doctor off guard. He thought about his answer deeply, knowing that it's important.

Yui moved uncomfortably while standing. Idiot! Why did you have to run your mouth? Now you're going to lose him! Just like-

"It's one of the best things that happened to me." Yui eyes widen. She looked at her boyfriend, to find him smiling warmly, making her stomach flip.

"I-I just love you. I don't have an answer for that. Love is something one can't control. I can't say why or when, but I know for sure that I love you. I lived alone. Sure, Gramps was their, but with you, I feel like it's something else. Like waking up with an energy rush after sleeping the whole day. Like seeing the smile of a cured patient. Like enjoying evry meal, every drink, every intake of breath. Suddenly, everything became beautiful to me." He said, his face softening.

Yui stood their, her eyes glued to his, searching for honesty, which she clearly found.

"Fuck the academy, fuck the steering committee, fuck everyone. They see our relationship as something forbidden because we're student and teacher. What kind of society wouldn't allow two people to be in love? I don't know about them, but I know that I feel happy whenever you're in my side. So thank you. Thank you for loving me."

She could feel herself shaking. Tears running like a waterfall down her cheeks. He heart beating loudly, the butterflies in her stomach getting wild.

"I-I'm s-sorry. I-I...most look stupid." She said with quivering lips.

Kazuki smiled. He shook his head. "No, you're perfect the way you are, like always."

He moved to hug her. He cupped her cheeks and leaned to kiss her, tasting the taste of strawberries he loved along with her happy tears and insecurities.

He knew that she was pressured by the nature of their positions and her feelings, but he didn't care.

No matter what happens, I will always love you. As long as we're together, It's okay.

...For now...upupupupupu..

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