Bonded By Destiny: Co x Ai/ Shinichi x Shiho Novel

Episode 9 (Completed Puzzle)

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Shiho and Akai headed up to the top floor without saying a single word.

When they arrived on the rooftop, the first person to speak was Shiho.

"You already knew who I was, didn't you?"

"Yes. You are Akemi's sister. The genius scientist who helped expedite the completion of the organization's dream drug.

Code Name: Sherry.

"Next Question.

As an FBI agent, you used my sister to infiltrate the organization...Is that true?"

Shiho's second question pierced Akai's heart with pain and guilt...

After a period of long silence, he slowly opened his mouth.

"It's...true.

In the beginning, I accepted Akemi's help as a means of gaining access to the Organization

But..."

Shuichi paused for a moment and continued after taking a deep breath.

"At first, my relationship with Akemi was nothing more than a simple connection between Organization members. But after spending a long time together... I fell in love with her.

...

I truly...loved her."

Shock crossed Shiho's face after hearing Shuichi's confession for Akemi.

She then raised her head and look at Shuichi.

"When it was time for me to leave the Organization, I met with Akemi to reveal my true identity.

But...

For an unknown reason, Shuichi's voice was trembling with sadness

"She told me she already knew about my identity.

Despite knowing that I was an FBI agent, she said she couldn't report it to her superiors because...she loved me..."

Shiho stood in silence and waited for Shuichi to continue

"But... After Akemi was killed by that Bastard GIN

I was consumed by grief and pain for many days.

All I did was drink and wander around aimlessly.

Then, I suddenly remembered Akemi telling me about her sister."

"Was she referring to...?"

"Yes. It was you. Miyano Shiho.

As a result of Akemi's untimely death, you revolted against the Organization and was subsequently locked up in a gas chamber.

When I heard you managed to escape, I was determined to look for you...

And when I find you, I promised myself to protect you, no matter what..."

"....."

Shiho was stunned by Shuichi's revelations and looked at him with a surprised expression.

But Shuichi was not done.

"Akemi would often share information about your project. To find out more about this drug, I secretly broke into your lab the day before the fire. While I was looking through various summary reports and animal test results, I found something very intriguing.