-Mom, I'm scared...
-Why are you feeling this way?
- I don't know I'm just... afraid...
-Everything is going to be fine, do you remember the painting I've done? The one with a beautiful sunrise?
-Yes... I do.
-Now close your eyes and take a deep breath, imagine your surrounded by golden light of the sun. It's a sunny peaceful place. How does it feels like?
-It feels good...
-It does, doesn't it? Remember, Shuichi, if you're feeling anything that's negative, let your mind take you to another place. I promise, things will soon get better.
-O-okay!
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Chapter 2 : Are you scared?
The place looked crowded, it was filled with people who appeared around my age. some had fifteen, others eighteen, but you know what they had in common: they all looked nervous.
-Shuichi, Shuichi, said the boy next to me, Before coming here the members of my worldwide organization told me the orders and classes are separated by age, so how old are you?
-I'm seventeen, turning eighteen in September, how about you, Ouma?
-How old do you think I am, Saihara-chan?
-Euh, I'd say fifteen, maybe.
-Fifteen, huh, well... congratulations Saihara-chan! You surely are the Ultimate Detective!
-Oh, so I actually got it right? Cool.
-Nah, you didn't, it's a lie. Maaan, it's *so* easy to lie to you!
-Oh. Well... -
-I'm also seventeen, but I'm older, my birthday is in June.
-Hm, nice... But I can't tell whether you're lying or not.
-Why would I lie to you? Lying is not a good thing to do.
We continued to follow where the others went. Ibuki and Souda were both behind us and Keebo made an effort to follow their conversation. I turned my head to check the three. Ibuki tried to cheer Souda up, the robot noticed my gaze, and ran in our direction.
- Hello Shuichi, and hello Kokichi, he said.
-Hi...
-Heeeeeeey!
-How are you guys feeling? Shuichi I noticed you're not looking that great
-I'm... fine, thanks for worrying
-Are you sure?
-Yes, I am...
Kiibo returned where he first was and waved at us to say goodbye. He was a gentle android, and seemed to genuinely care about others. I couldn't tell if he believed me or not, but the fact that he asked made me happy . The boy next me stared in my direction with a smirk drawn in his face. He seemed amused, probably by something the robot said or anything like that. I couldn't figure it out, he was a difficult person to read.
-You're such a bad liar, Shuichi...
-Wha-What?
-Kishishi, you didn't want him to know how you're feeling so you lied. How cruel Shuichi, I'm not proud of you...
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