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Extra Chapter 1
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Nakamori-keibu sat at his desk at home, working on some reports for the police station. Since the events in the news, he could hardly concentrate.
The story with Toichi was hard to digest.
Many thoughts ran through his mind—the old accident, the situation with Kaito, and the case from the news. On top of that, the connection to KID.
Everything Nakamori had believed in seemed like a lie. Some parts of the news report didn’t even make sense.
Toichi had disappeared at the same time as the previous KID. Back then, Nakamori had a faint suspicion, but grief overwhelmed him, and he couldn’t focus on the matter.
His focus had been on taking care of his good friend’s grieving family.
Who would have thought that, after so many years, something so huge would come to light?
While Nakamori-keibu was lost in thought, the doorbell rang. It was already late, and he was surprised by the visitor, but he leisurely walked to open the door.
When he opened it, his eyes widened for just a moment. Toichi stood there. Nakamori had seen countless photos in the news and knew Toichi often visited Kaito at the neighboring house, but now he was seeing him for the first time in person.
He looked very different from the media images—older, his harsh past evident on his face.
“Toichi…” Nakamori whispered almost inaudibly.
Toichi smiled faintly and leaned slightly in greeting: “Ginzo, good evening. I wanted to speak with you… if now is a good time?”
Nakamori blinked twice, processing the words, and silently invited Toichi in.
“Sit down,” he offered.
Once the magician took his seat, Nakamori did the same.
With a brief hand gesture, he prompted Toichi to speak.
Toichi cleared his throat and began: “It’s been a long time…”
“Indeed,” Nakamori replied coolly.
“Ginzo, I’m here to thank you for the past years, for taking such good care of Kaito… You were there for him when I couldn’t be,” Toichi continued.
After a long sigh, Nakamori asked cautiously: “Yes, I was the one there for him… Couldn’t you have done the same? Was there no other way? I saw how much he suffered…”
Toichi sighed and closed his eyes: “Perhaps there was a way, but I couldn’t find a better one... It had to be done.”
Nakamori leaned back, tense: “I understand… But…” He took a deep breath. “The situation is just… shitty.”
Then he gave Toichi a sharp look. “Were you KID?”
Toichi smiled faintly: “I was…” After a short pause, he continued, “That’s also one of the reasons I’m here today—”
Nakamori interrupted him: “You involved Kaito in this too, right? What were you thinking? If you were going to disappear, why not disappear completely? Why let him follow in your footsteps?”
Now his voice was angry.
Toichi had already anticipated such reproaches… They were justified.
“I spent years trying to finally bring down the organization that threatened my family and other innocent people. But I didn’t succeed. I saw Kaito’s potential and trusted him. And it was the right decision. Not even a year after Kaito took on the role of KID, the organization fell…”
Nakamori snorted derisively but said nothing.
Toichi continued: “Ginzo… I also regret many things. Every day I blame myself, but it was simply too late. It’s my punishment to live with the lost time and the fact that I hurt my son. That’s why I have one more request…”
Nakamori sighed again and looked him directly in the eyes: “And that would be?”
“I don’t want you to hold it against Kaito that he was KID. That he followed in my footsteps. That’s all my responsibility. I set it in motion. That’s why-…”
Nakamori cut him off coldly: “I wouldn’t do that. If anyone deserves reproach, it’s you. Kaito has already had to go through enough.”
“Thank you, Ginzo. Furthermore… I would ask you to continue being there for Kaito. He will probably never be able to confide in me. You are the only one who can fill that gap.”
Nakamori leaned forward, burying his face in his hands: “Of course. He is always welcome to my door.”
Toichi sighed in relief and smiled: “Thank you.”
Nakamori added: “But you underestimate Kaito. He has already endured a lot and is still open towards you. Even if you haven’t noticed it yet. I think he sees an opportunity, and you should work on that for your relationship.”
Slightly surprised, Toichi looked up, deep in thought: “I understand. I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you. I suppose I should go now…”
Nakamori took a deep breath and accompanied the magician to the door: “Toichi. I know it was difficult for you too.” After a short pause he continued, “Let’s talk over coffee sometime about everything…”
After these words, Toichi’s eyes looked a touch more alive. “I would like that very much. Good night, Ginzo.” He left with an honest smile.
A few days later, Kaito and his parents were invited to Nakamori’s for dinner.
Kaito looked visibly uncomfortable as the three of them stood at the door, a place he had visited almost daily.
When the door opened, Nakamori welcomed them.
Inside, everyone sat at the table.
Aoko was nervous seeing Kaito’s father for the first time. She was just as small as Kaito had been the last time she saw him.
She shyly greeted him and Chikage, unsure if she should introduce herself by name—but she decided against it.
Toichi smiled warmly: “It’s been a long time, Aoko. I’ve heard you’re now with Kaito.”
She blushed and nodded.
He continued: “Thank you for taking such good care of him. I’m so glad he has you by his side.”
Now Kaito blushed: “Stop it! Come on, let’s eat!”
Chikage giggled, modest in Nakamori’s presence.
Toichi laughed heartily and followed Kaito’s lead, while Nakamori rolled his eyes and served the meal.
The evening passed quietly, with a calm, gentle atmosphere.