"Saihara why do you look like death kicked you in the face?" Momota asked.

I didn't respond and kept drinking my green tea, "I was studying for the finals..." I lied.

"Bro you should probably sleep more often" he advised and I nodded heading to class.

Well it wasn't a complete lie. I had to spend most of the night doing my homework and studying. And then trying to pin together clues trying to find Ouma.

He was telling a story, that part seemed obvious. Only I didn't know where this story was heading as he just seemed to jump from so many points in his life combining it into a confusing mess.

A lot like his lies. Only I knew he wasn't in these. They actually felt personal and the amount of time and care he put into writing and hiding them proved it more.

"Hey guys where do you think Ouma went?" I asked as we headed in. Maybe they knew, Amami shrugged "it's Ouma so he's probably fine"

"Gonta not know, Gonta sorry he cannot help friends" Gokuhara apologized.

"Ok thanks anyway" I thanked as I yawned opening my bag and sitting down at my desk.

-/-/-/-

Where emo detectives thrive.

So off to the library it is.

I walked in already knowing where this letter was the second I read that line and headed over to the table.

I had avoided that area since the fight happened and Ouma did to. Looking back I really think it was stupid what we fought over but it really hurt at the time.

Though knowing all Ouma had on his plate now didn't help but make me see myself as the bad guy.

I looked underneath the table and taped to the table was the letter. It was quotes from the series me and Ouma had been reading.

Dear Saihara~

Remember the adventures of Kyoko Kirigiri series and that detective manga we read?

Do you remember why we even started that series? I think you were just hanging out and I decided to mess with you cause I thought you were studying.

I smiled remembering. I was just reading and all of a sudden a certain someone stole my hat and then I saw Ouma right behind me scaring me.

I swear you screamed! The librarian had to tell you to shut up! Also she tried to kick me out for the fiftieth time that week.

Jokes on her you actually protested! Why did you do that by the way? I never figured it out.

I did it because I wanted my hat back initially, and then I ended up having a lot of fun with him.

But afterwards I saw your book and we ended up reading and talking about it.

We pretty much had a giant book club. Also I can't believe you didn't read Harry Potter until then.

You were dead to me. Luckily I forced you too read it all in one night.

That was a long night...

Sadly you didn't get in the same house as me, you got the house of...wow they don't do much at all huh Ravenclaw?

Thanks Ouma.

At least you gave me something to do during lunch, and it was actually fun. And not making me want to scream like....the bug meet and greet.

I covered my mouth to try and keep myself from laughing. I still remembered how much Ouma looked close to screaming.

Also how did we tie every day in ches? Seriously do you know how that is possible?

We must have played hundreds of times and yet every single time I thought it would finally end somehow we were tied again.

I couldn't believe it either to be honest. We played multiple games every single time. Never did any of us gain a lead.

Still, I challenge you to a rock paper scissors fight when I see you again, I feel extra lucky.

I mean I'm eating a bagel so that's gotta help. Also if I win can you get me a panta?

Actually no when you find me please bring a panta I can't get any right now and it's killing me slowly.

Help me Saihara you're my only hope.

Is that a star wars reference? Wait...why can't he get any soda right now? It's not as if it's hard to come by.

If there wasn't tea I would have died. Anyways it was really fun for all the times we hanged out at lunch Saihara.

Wish we hung out more, you were the only one other than DICE who ever had hung out with me.

So thanks.

I got another riddle for you Saihara.

It lies in between two sides.
Two worlds.
Seperated by a single river.

See you later.

From,
Kokichi Ouma

I'll see you later Ouma.