【Quick New】In the Name of Love · In the Name of Love- XXIV

After saying this, Kudo regretted it.

His eyes never left Hei Yu's body because of the injury he suffered, and his mind was in chaos.He was surprised that Hei Yu's concern and admiration for him could even trigger the short-lived spiritual communication that is almost an urban legend, which is only possible for soul mates under special circumstances, and disappointed that he refused to give himself an extra share Trust, pain from the mountains and seas of fire that Kuroba Kaito experienced when he didn't know it, and even more annoyed at why he completely lost his usual calm when he met Kuroba Kaito.But he was in a fit of anger, and his self-esteem did not allow him to take back these words, so he could only calm down and help him deal with the wound.

Kuroba Kaito was stunned for two seconds before realizing what Kudo Shinichi had just said.

The nameless flames, grievances and incomprehensions that had been buried in his heart for a long time found a breakthrough in an instant because of Kudo Shinichi's understatement, but such cruel words, and exploded like explosives that were ignited at the touch of a button.The volcano erupted suddenly, and the hot magma scorched his soul. All the intricate emotions were intertwined, and finally turned into anger and sadness, which made him even ignore the burning pain from his wound, and turned around suddenly He turned around and stared at Kudo Shinichi.Kuroba's lips trembled, and his eyes seemed to be burning with fire, and it took him a long time to say word for word: "This is not fair."

Kudo was also shocked by Hei Yu's expression at the moment, and was speechless for a moment.

Black Feather can't care about these anymore.He could almost growl ferociously, like a wounded and angry beast: "I know I didn't do a good job in this matter-I concealed my identity as Kaito Kidd, and I didn't see you again. It's time to tell you I'm your soul mate. I admit my mistakes and I'm sorry but there's nothing else I can do. I don't know if you're going to send me to jail and I don't want to involve you in all In these things, I don't care if I like you or not. As a soulmate, I just want to protect you, Kudo Shinichi, and then confess everything after dealing with everything-obviously I failed, you don't know that I am How scared and how self-blaming I was when I found out that you disappeared. But you can’t throw me out and reject me from now on because of my last choice and the most correct choice for me at the time. out of the door, and just put everything back to square one when our relationship finally made some progress, or worse. I can accept that we each calm down for a while, but I can't accept that we never see each other—— It's just, it's just so unfair to me."

In the end, Kuroba didn't know what he was talking about.He just felt that the corners of his eyes were a little sour, and something seemed to be stuck in his throat, which made him unable to continue speaking.It's not a good sign, he's getting too intense.He lowered his head, raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, trying to calm down his somewhat unsteady breathing.

Only the breathing of two people remained in the room, so close yet so far away.

"...I just wanted a chance."

Kuroba finally said in a low voice.

Kudo didn't answer.

Kudo booked the earliest bus back to Tokyo, sat on his seat and watched the passing scenery outside the window.The rolling green mountains ran behind him, along with everything in Hakone.Fireworks, hot springs, an unspoken smile.It seemed as if everything had happened in the previous life, so far away that it was about to disappear in the dim, dilapidated warehouse, buried by layers of dust.

——He ran away without any future.

It wasn't something Kudo Shinichi would do, but he did it anyway, his mind so confused that all he could think of was "get out of here", even though he knew clearly that it wasn't a long-term solution.He hesitated for a moment, but in the end he followed his inner wish and hurriedly left this peaceful and beautiful town.They both need their own space to work out these relationships.

He understood what Kuroba was doing.His intellect is perfectly understandable.If it was him, he couldn't guarantee that he could handle it as well as Kuroba.He also knew that what he impulsively said yesterday was a bit hurtful, so that after hearing Hei Yu's exasperated words, he could only answer in silence, his heart hurt like a knife, and it even surpassed his full strength. Pain in the tormented body.

However, he couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart now - deception is deception, and countless lies piled up together is betrayal, no matter how many high-sounding reasons are crowned, this fact cannot be concealed.The frustration of being deceived was intertwined with the anger and heartache for what Hei Yu had done, which made him, who could always think of a solution, helpless for a while.A broken mirror is always difficult to recover, but how can such a deep and painful wound not leave a scar with teeth and claws?

Kudo closed his eyes, let out a slow breath, unprecedented fatigue covered his limbs, took out his phone and sent a brief message to Kuroba Kaito.

[We all need some time. ] He pressed the send button, turned off the phone and put it in his trouser pocket.

But can time really give him the answer...?

He has no clue about it.

When Kudo Shinichi returned to Kudo's house, the sun was already high and shining brightly.The high temperature made him sweat all over, and the hot, numb tingling sensation from the liquid across his wound made him frown.Maybe he walked too hastily, and the wound opened somewhere, and he should deal with it.But the thought just flitted through his mind and was soon forgotten - he had more important things to do.Kudo put the suitcase he had packed at the entrance, changed his shoes, and didn't care that he hadn't eaten for more than a day, and his wound hadn't been treated properly. He went to the kitchen to drink a glass of water, and went back to his room to change into a dark suit. clothes, and went out again.

——He needs to ask Officer Mumu for something again.

By the time he arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department, it was already around two o'clock in the afternoon.

Kudo hurried straight to the destination, and as expected, he saw Police Officer Megure standing at the door with his arms crossed, waiting for him.Kudo scratched his head embarrassingly, and greeted him: "Good afternoon, Officer Megure."

Police officer Mumu rolled his eyes, turned around and swiped his card, opened the door of the reference room for him, went in to help him turn on the computer, and said, "If it weren't for the fact that Brother Yusaku called me two days ago A phone call, and I owe you so much favor, it is impossible for me to agree to your unreasonable request—but, Shinichi.” He turned on the computer, turned around to look at Kudo, and said seriously, “If there is What, absolutely not-"

"No, no, I'm just interested in some old cases, I want to take a look." Kudo quickly interrupted him, blinked quickly, and looked innocently at Meguro, "Yes I'll tell you the story, do I look like the kind of person who fights alone with some vicious gangster?"

Mu Mu opened his mouth, closed it again, and shook his head helplessly.

"Tell me if you need anything. Hey, you..." He was walking out, but suddenly stopped, turned his head and looked at Kudo carefully, "I didn't pay attention just now, but now the light is on , Why do you look so bad? Are you all right? "

Kudo shook his head, showed his signature smile, and said relaxedly, "Then how could it be? Ah...it should be the reason why I didn't eat lunch."

Officer Mumu shook his head again, and sighed: "Young people nowadays... you wait here."

"Eh?"

"I still have the sandwiches in the morning, so I can pad my stomach. I have to be taken care of by others when I'm too old." Meguro said angrily, while closing the door swiftly, and let Kudo find the information by himself.

Kudo pursed his lips, and couldn't help but smile with a small arc.

[Kuroba, we need to meet. ]

[I found something. ]

[Black Feather, I'm sorry I said such a heavy word before, but at least pass this level first, let's come again... have a good talk. ]

[Please. ]

Regrettably, all the news I wanted were lost, and there was no reply.

Kaito Kuroba hasn't contacted him for two weeks, and even his injuries are almost healed - thanks to Dr. Agata - but there is no progress on Kuroba's side.

Kudo sat in front of the desk in frustration, scratched his hair irritably, and punched the table hard, feeling a bad premonition in his heart.

...what the hell are you doing?

He rang the doorbell of Kuroba House.Sure enough, no one responded.

He clicked his tongue, and didn't know why he suddenly got angry, so he just stood outside the door and waited against the wall.From his vantage point, he could also see the window of Kuroba's room - the curtains were drawn so tightly that nothing could be seen.The hot August sun made him dizzy.

He raised his head and looked at Kuroyu's window, the window was not completely closed, and occasionally the corner of the curtain would be lifted when the wind blew.He kept looking in that direction like this, until his neck was a little sore before he finally lowered his head.He changed his standing position, then took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Hei Yu.

He knew that he alone could not solve the clues in his hands. He needed the information collected by Kaitou Kidd for so many years.The other party also needs its own resources, and only the cooperation of two people can solve this matter as soon as possible.Cooperation is the best way.But according to the current situation...

Kudo's stomach squirmed uncomfortably, and he couldn't help but press it.When he got up in the morning, he just ate breakfast in a hurry, and he directly got into the car with the materials he had sorted out and came to Jianggutian. Because he was so focused on this matter, he didn't bring any snacks or bread with him, and it was only at this time that he felt A hint of hunger.

After waiting until the sun was setting, Kuroba still had no intention of opening the door.Kudo's stubborn temper came up, and he had to wait until Kuroba quickly fought.After I managed to sort it out, I wanted to discuss it with the other party, but I didn't expect the other party to cut off the two-way communication channel without saying a word, and ran to the door of the house and still didn't meet each other.

He never went out if he could, and he just stood here and waited.Kudo thought with a bit of a temper, completely ignoring the fact that Kaito Kuroba had top-notch escape ability.

"... Kaito? You're standing here—ah! I'm sorry, I made a mistake." A girl's cautious voice sounded obliquely in front of him.Kudo looked up, his eyes were a little dark.He closed his eyes and looked towards the source of the voice.

"Is it Kudo-san?" the girl asked with bright eyes.

"...It's me." His voice was a little hoarse, and he didn't even recognize it as his own.He coughed twice, and said with some uncertainty, "Student Nakamori?"

"Ah! You know me! I know—it must be that Kaito guy told you." She looked at him curiously, "Are you waiting for Kaito here? He should be at home."

"Ah...well." He replied vaguely.Aoko Nakamori didn't know Kuroba's identity.This recognition made Kudo feel a subtle feeling in his heart.

Nakamori didn't notice Kudo's strangeness at all, and said carelessly: "Did you ring the doorbell and no one answered? Hey, didn't you try to call his phone? He often sleeps at inexplicable times, and it takes several calls to wake him up." , let him open the door for me."

"……Eh?"

"Let me make a call for you, that guy might be sleeping again." Aoko Nakamori had an expression of "wrapped on me", Kudo didn't even have time to stop her before she dialed out the phone.She winked playfully at him while holding the phone.Kudo could only smile embarrassedly.

It didn't take long for the call to be connected.

"Hey, Kaito, are you awake? Didn't you hear Kudo-san's doorbell? He seems to have been standing here for a long time, how can this be, he looks terrible—" She paused, and asked Kudo Raising his eyebrows, he said "bitter tricks" silently, making Kudo nod his head dumbfounded, and then continued, "Hurry up and open the door, do you have the heart to watch such a handsome boy wait in the cold wind?"

...No, but it's summer now, isn't it? !Kudo held his forehead inwardly.

Nakamori and Kudo stood at the door and chatted for a few words, and they didn't stop until Kuroba finally opened the door slowly.

As soon as he opened the door, Nakamori scolded Kuroba very displeasedly, and then patted Kudo on the shoulder, telling him not to be polite to Kuroba.Kudo's face contorted for a moment - the girl was not good at taking pictures, and she took pictures of her own injuries - and then nodded calmly.Apart from haggling with Nakamori after opening the door, Kuroba kept his eyelids down and didn't give Kudo a single glance.After Aoko Nakamori left, he seemed to close the door directly.

Kudo hurriedly held the door open.

"Kuroba, this matter is very important. You can't keep avoiding it like this. This is not the way to solve the matter." He said almost pleadingly.

Kuroba raised his head, seeing Kudo's pale lips and amazing blue eyes, felt a dull pain in his heart.

He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't say a word.

After all, what position does he have to say what he cares about?

Hei Yu laughed self-deprecatingly, the light in his eyes dimmed.

"I'm not hiding, you're going to misunderstand Shinichi. I just want to understand that I don't need your help. Don't worry about it before you can get away, you know I can't look at you Take risks for me. It was my business. It was my fault for involving you and hurting you. I just put everything back on track. You are right. We better not see each other. It's not good for anyone. good."

"quick--"

"Please, it's my last request." He paused, his voice a little low and bitter, "At least let me be sure that you are safe."

Kudo stood there, and even the sky and the earth became empty for a while.He wanted to say something, but Kuroba had already lowered his eyes.

"Goodbye, Shinichi."

He closed the door.