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“You don’t get enough sleep.”
The scientist glared at the ex-Great Detective. This wasn’t the first time he commented on her sleeping habit. She knew that it wasn’t good for her health, but she had no choice. Living as Haibara Ai was more laid back compared to living as Sherry or Miyano Shiho.
However, entering the National Science Research Competition made her comfortable, quiet life unexpectedly busier. Certain expectations were placed on her as she signed up for the competition, representing Teitan High School. Everyone was expecting her to win first place.
Haibara sighed when she felt a heavy sense of pressure form around her. Suffocate her, as the deadline for her research came closer.
“Kudo-kun, I need to finish my research.” She said.
“That doesn’t mean you have to pull all-nighters for the whole week.”
Conan knew how important the competition was for Haibara. Just like how important it was for him to solve a murder case and find the culprit. However, he couldn’t help but worry about her panda eyes.
It was getting more noticeable and worse than what he was used to.
He didn’t care much about Haibara’s looks and quirks back when they were just kids, but now things were slightly different. After many years, he had moved on from his high school sweetheart, Mouri Ran. His feelings towards the older woman has changed. Just as his feelings towards the auburn-haired girl in front of him, has changed as well.
“This is an important—“
“It can wait until tomorrow,” Conan retorted. “And also, no coffee for you this month.”
“Stop nagging.” Haibara rolled her eyes and sighed. “You’re like a mother hen.”
“Hey! It’s for your own good!” He exclaimed.
He knew that it was impossible to push his concerns upon Haibara when she glared so sharply at him. Her stubbornness made him sigh as he couldn’t help but feel like he’s forced to use his secret technique on Haibara. It was the only way to get her to sleep.
“Go to sleep.” He warned her.
“Or else?” She challenged.
“Or else... You’ll regret it, Shiho.” He smirked.
Haibara’s eyes narrowed as she had a bad feeling about Conan’s smirk…
“TWinKLe, TWinkLe—“
And… she was right…
Everyone knew that Edogawa Conan couldn’t sing. He was completely tone deaf.
“Oh no,” Haibara uttered worried when she realized what his plan was. “Kudo-kun, Don’t tell me-“
“Oh yes.” He grinned mischievously. “I’m going to sing until you fall asleep.” He declared and continued to sing with his piercing singing voice to Haibara, “LiTTLe Staaaaaar~”
“Stop, stop it! I’ll sleeep!” She begged him to stop and frowned when she saw his amused grin. “You’re torturing me, Shinichi...”
“Good.” Conan replied jokingly. “Now go to sleep, you evil-eyed yawny girl.” He smiled.
Haibara grumbled annoyed as she switched her laptop reluctantly off. There was no way she could win against him at this point. With her focus on Conan, the brazen boy pulled her gently to bed and wrapped his arms around her. She closed her eyes in the comfort of his warm embrace and smiled shyly against his lips when he leaned in to kiss her goodnight.