Fate by night ( A Kaito X Maki soulmate AU )

Do soulmates dream of doubled sheep ?

Kaito Momota, the aspiring astronaut, was suddenly struck silent by a question which he himself deemed unnecessary. Actually it was borderline offensive, but considering his situation he should definitely not mention that part.

"Mr. Momota, do we need to repeat the question, or is there an issue."

"No sir no, there is no issue here. I just like to make sure I give the most precise answers. And my answer is no ! I don't have an issue in leaving my loved ones behind, or in this situation my one soulmate, which I have."

'grandpops ! Hey grandpa, since it's my annual 10th birthday maybe I'll hear my soulmate tonight, huh what do you think !?!'

Children have such crazy ideas, some are dreaming big and want to be astronauts, and some are simple and want to just hear their soulmate talk about whatever. But Kaito isn't just a typical child, he's a never-ending source of dreams. He will be going to space and he will be returning to his one true love. There's no chance for any other scenario, those things will happen, he will make it happen no matter what.

'hey Shuichi, it's almost my 18th birthday, do you think I'll live up to my dream ? I mean yeah I'm going to take that enrollment test but I still haven't heard my soulmate, do you think that's a problem ?'

Teenagers are also crazy with their ideas. And now that Kaito is living his best life, with so many friends and a good school and a possible way into space of all things, he's really noticing his lack of love in his life. He's  romantic, he could get any gal he'd want and everyone knows it... It's just that he wants it to be a special situation. With a special someone. But considering he hasn't heard them yet maybe he doesn't have that special someone. Until proven otherwise, and yes he isn't the type to give up on it regardless of how long it'll take for them to hear eachother, until then, he'll just pretend the moon is his destined one.

And so after the interview, so far definitely the most important moment in his life, Kaito just headed straight to his dorm. Originally him and Shuichi were going to meet at the cafeteria and he would gush about how he aced the interview, is going to space and will be the main guy in the spaceship. Thinking of all the people who were probably invited to the cafeteria to congratulate him just made the whole situation that much more somber. His dreams are coming true yet he doesn't have a number one fan. But he has fans, who appreciate him for his great feat ! Despite his under the weather self he decided to stil greet his friends, after all he does care about them.

"There he is ! Kaito our youngest astronaut with just 21 years of life !"

Everyone was so excited, he just couldn't stay bummed out. And despite him clearly stating he didn't want a party this time, he couldn't be mad at his best friend and partner in crime, the crime solver extraordinaire Shuichi Saihara for throwing it. And look how many people he's invited, there's some he didn't even recognize. Most notably there was a random girl bringing him a cake right in front of him, and rather rudely practically showing it into his face.

That must be the waitress or something, but she doesn't look the part. Why is some girl he's never met, dressed in a visibly old shirt and a simple undecorated skirt offering him cake. And not even a slice, she's bringing him a full on cake. The cake looks nice at least, neatly decorated and with a lot of purple, which happens to be his favourite colour. There was a rocket on it and inside was a tiny little man probably representing Kaito himself. It was a sweet gesture, despite him not originally wanting any of that.

"Oh I haven't introduced you two yet... This is my classmate Maki. I asked her to make you the cake, since that's the only thing she brags about." Whispering to make sure not to offend her Shuichi quickly adds to Kaito : "after she made the cake I would feel bad if I didn't invite her too."