Author’s Note: Life has been hectic and as such posts far more sporadic than I had previously hoped. On top of that both my computers have virus’s, and one has completely crashed on me leaving it currently in safe mode and unable to do anything until I can get my data off with an external hard drive as even my CD writing device has been shut down. No April fools there.

Apparently the last chapter was depressing, something I didn’t even realize until rereading…ooops? So here’s a somewhat lighter chapter to lighten your mood ^^

And more in the spirit of April Fools

Disclaimer: As usual.. I am not Gosho… I wish I had his following and money and characters, but I don’t.. and in many ways glad I’m not-- because then there would be no element of surprise in the ending ^^;;

“I hate him,” muttered the detective scowling across the class room. “Please Ran, can’t you let me just…”

“Just what Shinichi? I really never saw you the type to get in a fight like that, and the new boy doesn’t really seem the type to be impressed by your logic,” the girls eyes were glittering and she had a look of amusement plastered to her face.

“You are not helping!! I bet you’re smitten with him just like the rest of the girls in our class-” the boy scowled further causing Ran to break out in a bad case of giggles.

“Oh I see! That’s it then! You’re just upset about losing all your fan girls to the new boy hmm?“ She rolled her eyes and flicked her hair back at the boy, “Honestly Shinichi, you should try to get to know Kaito-kun… he’s not that bad. I‘m sure between the two of you there‘s enough girls to go around…” she sniffed and pretended to ignore the arrogant detective who was still sulking in his corner.

“I DID!!” yelled the other boy. “He turned my hair PINK Ran. PINK!! And what’s worse? I STILL can’t figure out how he did it! That… that THING is worse then Kaitou KID!” She could’ve sworn that the detective was about to have an aneurysm the way his temper was flaring up.

The girl patted his shoulder gently, “Now Shinichi you don’t really mean that. I know for a fact you don’t think anyone could be more irritating then the Kaitou KID.

“He is…”

“Shinichiii-” her voice carried a hint of warning. “You’re never like this. What’s gotten in to you? Alright so he played a prank on you, and maybe he’s pretty good in class and all- but is that really any reason for you to hate him so much? Maybe it’s good to have someone around to test your literal sense of the world. Personally I can’t understand why the two of you don’t get along…”

“Ran how can you say that? He nearly jumped you when he saw you! Remember? He started to call you some other girl’s name before he stopped himself mid-sentence and then went off in that suspicious way he does. He’s hiding something Ran! And he didn’t have to go after you like once he figured it out…” Shinichi was all but growling at that point.

“It was an honest mistake Shinichi.”

“He was FLIRTING with you the whole time after! He wouldn’t leave you alone, and the way he drops flowers everywhere he goes? “ He shuddered and Ran had to laugh again.

“Are we jealous oh Great Detective of the East?” her voice was teasing as she looked at her best friend happily.

“Ran!”

“And what if I do like him hmmm?” she gave Shinichi an evil look. It was fun watching him squirm as she glanced over the magician flirtatiously.

“Ran!!! How- How could you like him? The guys sickening! He’s… He’s like a male version of my mother or something!! Showing off constantly! Begging to be the center of attention, and acting like a completely idiot,” Shinichi glowered over at the boy. “You can’t-”

She rolled her eyes, “He isn’t that bad, and I’m teasing Shinichi. Not to mention Sonoko’s been mooning over him ever since he got here. I think she might be more in love with him than KID. You should give him some slack.”

“He’s a menace… and I still say it’s odd. He and KID come in town around the same time. Similar build, similar looks, and if you ignore his age- which I also remind you KID hasn’t been seen in over eight years, easily enough time to have an heir take over… Don’t you find it odd? The boy’s always busy days of heists, and for all he goes on about KID he’s never at one of the heists. On top of that Ran he sleeps through class the day after any KID appearance, and it’s said he moves around all the time just like-”

Ran cut him off shaking her head. “Your getting desperate again if you’re going on about how Kaito-kun might be KID. It’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard you deduct Shinichi. The boy just annoys you so your jumping to conclusions. Leave him alone…”

“But Takada-”

“Morning Shin-chan! Ran-chan!” said a sing-song voice.

“Speak of the devil-” said Shinichi under his breath as he twitched slightly.

“Shinichi-” hissed Ran as she grinned back at the boy. “Morning Kaito-kun!”

The other boy’s eyes glittered wickedly as he looked at Shinichi, “And how’s my favorite detective this morning ne? Looking as sulky as ever?”

“Takada…” said Shinichi warningly.

“Mmmm we could brighten your morning- Ran-chan how do you think he’d look as a blond?” He seemed to be trying to speculate over the picture, “Or maybe orange? That‘s been quite popular recently! We could try green to go with that sickly look of his- or I’d say blue but I think that would just help intensify that mood of his more-”

Ran tried to cover a laugh as the boy successfully changed Shinichi’s hair with each new color he mentioned.

“I think I like best just how it was…” she said looking at Kaito pointedly.

The magician shrugged, “As the lady wishes….”

“Takada I’m warning you-” the detective growled.

“I’m sure you are Kudo… don’t worry I’m not trying to steal your girlfriend… though she is quite pretty-” he winked at Ran who was trying to stammer out something between a denial and a thank you. “

Shinichi scowled, “She’s not my girlfriend.”

“And I’m KID-” said Kaito with a smirk. “Isn’t that what you’re always claiming?” He flashed Ran another grin, “Though personally I think I could match the magician any day ne Ran-chan?”

“Ah. Yes…” her cheeks were red and Shinichi rolled his eyes.

“Go back to your desk Takada… Sensei just walked through the door…”

Kaito smirked and turned back around with a wave of his hand, while Ran suddenly tried to stifle another laugh.

“Whatever you say… blondie.”