A Case Of Identity

The Heist, Part 1

AN: Hello! Sorry for the long-long gap. Just finished giving a major exam and another one's coming up soon. But, here we are! The promised heist! Now, this is my first time writing a heist, so do tell me how I've done! Hopefully the long chapter makes up for the late update :)

After great thought, I've decided to separate the chapter as it is too long to read together.

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Also, to all readers of Fated Friendship and Consequences Of Our Actions - sorry for the lateness in updates, but it will be done soon! Thanks again!

Enjoy~

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"Dialogues"

'Thoughts'

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Note: This is Part 1. The chapter has been divided due to the abnormal length.

Check the GLOSSARY for anything you might not understand.

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Bonus Chapter 8: The Heist, Part 1

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Kuroba Kaito had not been having a very good morning.

He'd woken up at about 4:30 am – too early, dammit! – to Shinichi's curses as he stumbled out of their bed, mobile at his ear as he hurriedly threw on a button-down shirt and slipped on some trousers. Kaito had grumbled at the unconventional morning greeting, but had merely gotten a hurried excuse about a serial killer – got to go, Kaito! This guy's dangerous, we need to bring him in fast and we've just a got a new lead – and an absent-minded kiss on his cheek as Shinichi slipped on his watch.

Fifteen minutes later, when Kaito had actually, really woken up, brushed his teeth, washed his face (And gotten soap suds in his eyes which left him blinking back tears), Shinichi was gulping down a mug of coffee and nearly out the door. Kaito had sighed exasperatedly but waved him off, cautioning him to be careful.

One and half hour later – showered and fed – Kaito lounged in the living room, deciding to randomly flip channels on the T.V. looking for entertainment till his afternoon show at Kashia Hotel, when the news showed him something unexpected.

"And Suzuki Jirokichi-san has challenged Kaitou Kid once again!" the news reporter was saying enthusiastically, "Will KID, who has been missing in action since a year, accept it and make his appearance? The phantom thief has yet to be caught by the police but Jirokichi-san assures us that he will surely accomplish the feat this time!"

Turning to a grinning Jirokichi, the news agent asked, "Sir, could you please tell us more about this jewel?"

As Jirokichi went on to elaborate, Kaito cursed, switching the television off as he raced out of the house, checking the mail box for the day's newspaper. The paper was sure to have more details about this.

'Really,' Kaito bristled with annoyance, 'Can't even let me retire in peace!'

But even as he thought that, Kaito could feel a familiar sensation of thrill and anticipation race up his spine.

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Kaito's second year of college was markedly better than his first.

For one, he was no longer pining hopelessly after Tantei-kun, for two, Aoko knew about Kaitou Kid.