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story 3- partners

Shuichi Saihara had always been a reserved and introspective person, preferring to keep his emotions bottled up rather than risk exposing his vulnerabilities. But when he met Kokichi Ouma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader, he found himself intrigued by the other boy's unpredictable and enigmatic nature.

As they worked together to solve the mysteries of their school, Shuichi found himself drawn to Kokichi in ways he couldn't explain. He admired the other boy's wit and intelligence, but there was something else about him that he couldn't quite put his finger on.

One day, as they were working on a particularly difficult case, Kokichi turned to Shuichi and gave him a small smile.

"You know, Shuichi, I've been thinking," he said. "We make a pretty good team, don't we?"

Shuichi felt a warmth in his chest at Kokichi's words. He had always felt a connection to the other boy, but he had never been able to put it into words.

"Yeah," he said, feeling a little shy. "I think we do."

Kokichi's smile widened. "You know, I've always thought you were pretty cute, Shuichi."

Shuichi felt his cheeks heat up at Kokichi's words. He had never thought of himself as cute before, but coming from Kokichi, it felt like a compliment of the highest order.

"I, um, I think you're pretty cute too, Kokichi," he said, feeling a flutter in his stomach.

Kokichi leaned in a little closer, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Do you want to know a secret, Shuichi?"

Shuichi nodded, feeling a little nervous. He had never been good at keeping secrets, especially from someone as perceptive as Kokichi.

"I've had a bit of a crush on you for a while now," Kokichi said, his voice low and conspiratorial.

Shuichi's eyes widened in surprise. He had never expected Kokichi to be so open about his feelings.

"I, uh, I don't know what to say," Shuichi stammered.

Kokichi just smiled and reached out to take Shuichi's hand in his own. "You don't have to say anything, Shuichi. Just know that I'm here for you, whenever you're ready."

Shuichi felt a warmth spreading through his chest at Kokichi's words. It was a feeling he had never experienced before, but he knew that it was something special.

As they continued to work together, Shuichi found himself growing closer to Kokichi, drawn to the other boy's playful spirit and unwavering loyalty. It was a connection that went beyond words, a bond that could only be felt, not explained.

In the end, it didn't matter if they ever put a name to their feelings. What mattered was that they were there for each other, through all the challenges and uncertainties of their lives.