Kokichi's POV
God, this hideout hut is actually starting to fall apart, I guess I should try find somewhere else to stay, huh?
Oh yeah, right, I'm Kokichi Ouma, leader of an organisation called "DICE" I have 14 members not including myself and we met at an orphanage about 6 years ago.
We're not much of a murderous gang but we do commit harmless crimes to save ourselves.
Like, stealing food and water or stealing clothes.
A little too often though, we steal possessions of rich people like, diamonds or crystals and jewelry.
It's usually Miu Iruma, the ultimate whore who does that though
"Hey, abortion you're staring off into space again" That's her,
"Godddd, you're even worse than that orange juice bitch, Hajime." Hajime Hinata, the boyfriend of one of my members, Nagito Komaeda.
"You did not just compare me to a guy who can't even tell how many sides an octagon has."
"Yes,yes I did"
"Agh you lit-"
"I don't mean to interrupt but there's someone who seems to be looking into finding us, Ouma" that's Kirumi, the ultimate mom, well she seems like it atleast.
"Oh yes, I know mom, that oldie, Mr. Saihara, right?"
"I'm afraid not, he's passed the case down to his nephew, Shuichi Saihara. A young detective who's famous for solving a case in under 3 weeks." She sounded worried, like we would actually be caught, there's no way Hana would let that happen though.
"Oo~ A new rival huh~? This'll be interesting~"
"Hey, boss! I found a photo of the new detective if you wanna see"
Sesuko ran to where I was standing and showed me a photo on a probable stolen phone. I must admit, he was extremely good looking, his olive eyes that seemed to be sparkling with embarrassment,maybe he didn't like his picture being taken, his navy-blue hair that glistened with the moonlight against it. Everything about him was incredibly beautiful.
"Hah look, the abortion has a crush on the detective!" Oh fuck, I must've been staring for too long.
"Hey! I do not! Cum dumpster."
"C-cum dumpster!?" Miu said in a moanish type of voice, goddd she creeps the hell out of me. But, she's my friend and most importantly, a member in my organisation so I have to care for her even though her attitude is a little.............. interesting.
Shuichi's POV
I've only solved a single case and my uncle's passing the phantom thief case onto me already. Nobody's ever seen or heard him. Though he only steals foods and clothes, he also pulls pranks, dangerously stupid pranks.
His biggest one being the fact he lured an officer to an ally way by pretending to be another officer on the force and somehow managed to pepper spray him and beat the officer. Though there was not much evidence pointing to him, every just assumed it was him cause of how much the town hated the suspicious phantom thief.
Oh, I forgot to introduce myself, sorry. I'm Shuichi Saihara, a detective working for my uncle and also working on the phantom thief case too.
I was sort of finding it interesting though, from the only couple photos of him running from roof to roof, he looked extremely child-like.
Small with a white uniform on. He has purple hair which is usually hidden with a hood of some sort. He's been seen with other people wearing the same thing who I assume is his organisation members. From reports of him being seen, he has a child's type of voice, innocent, but apparently he was a massive liar and barely anyone can tell what's a truth and what isn't which I can admit is gonna be frustrating.
23:57...
He usually strikes at midnight so I haven't got much time. He left me a note at the station last night. It read, "Hey Saihara-Channn, it's me! The Phantom theif! ♡ I just wanted to give you a little hint as to where I'll be tomorrow night :).
Famous for history,
Known for bones.
Sat by a boat, waiting to be sailed.
In the middle sits the prize.
A golden ruby eye.
Goodluck~
- The phantom theif ○●○●○♡"
I immediately knew where it was.
The History museum by the dock. Except, they (the phantom theif)dont mean an eye, or an eye statue. But the yellow gem in the centre of this building. Its surrounded by several security cameras, the phantom theif simply used to word eye to trick me.
23:59
Oh crap I better get going.
The first night
"Well, well, hello mr Detective! And what might your name be~?"
"And why should I tell you that theif?"
He actually sounded serious, like he wanted to know my name.
"Oh well because I'm curious!"
"Fine, only on one condition"
He waved his hand in a circular motion, signalling me to carry on talking.
"I'll tell you, if you're oh so interested, as long as you dont steal this gem tonight"
"Alrighty! Now what's your name Detective?"
It was that easy..?
No, he must be tricking me.
"That easy? Wow. Ok, your name first."
"Why should I tell you that Detective?"
"So I dont have to keep calling you phantom theif?" I said in a questioning tone.
"Still not telling you! Tell me your name.."
"Fine, I'm Shuichi Saihara. Now, go back to your organisation and I can come try catch you tomorrow, I cant be assed the deal with your shit tonight."
He looked at me and pouted, before his eyes widened
"WAIT? you're seriously just letting me go like that? Awww~ that's awfully kind of you Shuichi."
I felt my face heat up a little, I get flustered so easily goddamnit.
"Well then! Goodbye my Detective!"
"Night Phantom theif.."
The fifth night
Kokichi's POV
Ok, I left the letter giving him hints to the bank last night, so hopefully I can see him again tonight!
"Hey Ouma! Check this out!"
Nagito burst into my room holding some form of device and showed me a photo of the Detective.
"Why are you showing me this Komaeda??" I laughed a little at the end of the sentence.
"Cause I know you find him attractive?"
I felt my face heat up a lot at that.
"I- uh- well yeah maybe? But he's only attractive, no feelings past that!"
Shuichi's POV
A new note hm?
Diamonds, rubies, gems, money
All a man may want
Yet all I want is you
Find us tonight
I put my faith in you inspector gadget
-Phantom thief ♤
Wha- God.. the flirting is awful
"Hey.. kirigiri.. I've got us a new note"
"Oh really? What does it say"
I hand her the note and chuckle
"I'll ignore the pitiful flirts, but i assume he's headed to the bank. We need to go there asap"
I laugh at her use of the abbreviation instead of the words, but immediately stand up and head to the door
Timeskip: 30 minutes.
Kokichi's POV
"AHHHH OMG ICHI WERE HERE"
Miu screams right down my ear but I ignore her slightly
"Oh my god miu do you ever shut up! Stop being so loud, do you wanna be in prison?" I stick my tongue out and laugh quietly
"UGH you're so rude" miu rolls her eyes
"Um... guys. Hate to ruin your.. moment? But i hear police.. God this is just my luck" nagito comes over and speaks, sounding worried
"Um ko, we have police on us every single time we're pulling crap like this! Your luck gets us out of it! Stay calm, okkk??~ I've got this!" My words sound calm, but I'm shitting it. All I want is to get this money and go.. and maybe see that detective.. mainly the money!
I creep down the grand staircase, already knowing where money can be found.. it was going amazing..
Until.
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
"Ah shit."
Several detectives and police forces run over, until a rope drops by my side, I look up, miu and nagito holding it from the balcony.
Shuichi's POV
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
"Kirigiri! The sirens!! They're inside!"
A whole team of police come chasing to the noise. The phantom thief. Stood right infront of us. A rope dangling by his side
"Nishishi~ miss me detective?~"
"W-what.. stay right where you are thief!!"
Just as I said it. He places a hand on the rope, he grabs it awfully tight, and for the first time I can see worry on his face.
But as I start to believe we've caught him, the rope pulls away and he's taken up with it, and what sounds to be a stampede runs across the top floor. DICE have escaped. Once again.
Kirgiri sighs "I knew tonight wasn't the night."
Timeskip: 4 months later
Shuichi's POV
4 months have passed. I haven't received a note or alert from the infamous phantom thief since. He hasn't contacted me, or my team, he hasn't performed a big spectacular hiest, has he given up? Has his organisation finally retreated
As I'm lost in thought, my door pounds open
"Saihara. We've got a thief in our interrogation room. Please come with me to speak with him"
I nod, it was kirigiri, one of my dearest friends by now. I had no problem helping her out
I follow her to the room, a purple haired boy, no older than 15 is sat at the table. I take a seat next to him. He seems harmless, like a boy who got dared to steal from a shopping mall for some fun. But if it was so simple, why must we interrogate him?
"Hello. I'm shuichi saihara.. and you are?"
He rolls his eyes
"Kokichi ouma, Im 22 before you ask. The phantom thief."
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