Accomplice__ Kudo Shinichi x Kaitou Kid, Kaito Kid x Kudo Shinichi

Part 26 Farewell, father

PS: I am not a lawyer, or any relative major and expertise in law enforcement, I don't acquainted to Japanese laws nor federal laws, I just searched online a little and some just made up myself, so if there is any mistakes, please forgive me, feel free to leave the comment down below.

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Father called me to the police station today. Why? Wouldn't it be more private to discuss this at home?

Aoko was smart—she wiped away her tears, knowing that despite the sadness, life must go on. Her father's office had noticeably changed, something she couldn't overlook.

"If he's been so close to us all along, setting aside my own negligence, if the higher-ups suspect that we were colluding with him... the consequences could be disastrous. I don't know what Kuroba Kaito has done, but... he must have some agreement with the police or someone higher up. Not only did I stay in the Second Division, but I also got a promotion."

"So... is Dad trying to make up for all this? Does he think...?" Aoko's trembling voice broke into sobs. "Why? Why!"

"Listen, Aoko, a lot has happened this weekend. Maybe you should take some time off from school. Your mother and I both support you. Take a good break; after all, you're about to graduate. Missing a few days won't matter. The school won't punish you for skipping classes without permission—I'll personally call your teachers."

Inspector Nakamori rarely held his daughter close. Aoko was tougher and more independent than other girls, and their interactions usually involved someone else—Kuroba Kaito.

"And... Kaito? What... what will happen to him? Legally, he..." Aoko didn't want to ask, but her heart still clung to Kaito.

"It's hard to say... Although most of the cases are in Japan, there are numerous crimes committed abroad, involving foreign companies and cases. Not to mention, from twenty to eight years ago, many incidents occurred in Europe and America. Even if it wasn't Kuroba Kaito then... it was still his father. The FBI was the first to get involved, and other international organizations wouldn't interfere. Legally, most of it will be judged by Japanese law, and as for his father's part, it will naturally end without a conclusion. Crimes like obstruction of justice, theft, robbery, trespassing, and kidnapping... These are serious criminal offenses. A prison sentence is inevitable... Even though he's a minor, the protections for minors don't apply to him anymore. A reduced sentence is likely, considering he saved many people and secretly assisted in investigations... These are all grounds for leniency."

Nakamori Ginzo couldn't find any comforting words for Aoko.

"Kuroba Kaito admitted his identity without hesitation; there's nothing more to say. Aoko... you..."

How do you feel about him? Will you wait for him?

Ten hours earlier:

"I do have a request for you, Kuroba."

Commissioner General Hakuba said, "Or rather, I want to ask you, what is worth your future freedom?"

"You're asking what information you want me to trade for freedom... No... You're asking what I want in exchange for giving up my freedom."

No doubt a clever person, Kuroba immediately grasped Hakuba's true intention, completely reversing the situation.

But then Hakuba said something completely unrelated, yet it was the thing Kuroba cared about most: "Kuroba kun, we've found your father's body. It's been brought back to Tokyo from ICPO."