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October 21st, Ranpo’s birthday!!
Like all birthdays at the agency, this was to be celebrated.
Most of the detectives didn’t quite like Ranpo as a person. Or that was what they told themselves—they valued him well for his skills.
There are 2 things in this world Ranpo loves, solving cases… and…… SNACKS!
Like all days, Ranpo got up and got dressed. Reading the magazine with seemingly closed eyes as he did.
However, the second he got outside, there was a giant bouquet of roses, a peice of chocolate and a note.
Raising an eyebrow, Ranpo picked up the note.
“Dear my greatest rival, Ranpo.
From the second I’ve met you, I knew that you were the one for me. My rival! The one and only that I’d constantly compete against! We’ve come so far as rivals haven’t we! I still remember our first encounter, I had trapped you in that book! And yet, you solved immediately!! You had praised my writing and oh! I knew I had to beat you! Happy birthday, Ranpo. Let the rest of our lives be dedicated to beating eachother! May many more birthdays come!
Dear your greatest rival, Poe.”
Ranpo blinked slowly, “Holy yapp.” He thought to himself before picking up the sweet treat and putting the flowers along with the note inside his apartment.
He then hopped to the Armed Detective Agency’s office.
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The second Ranpo got there he glanced around at the empty room—he grinned.
Ranpo then threw on his glasses yelling “SUPER DEDUCTION!” As he did.
He then pointed out everyone in the room having them rise from hiding.
“Guess you still caught us.” Yosano laughed as she held up her hands.
Everyone went to wish Ranpo a happy birthday, giving him a sweet treat as they did.
By the end, Ranpo was grinning from ear to ear, laying on the floor with his treats around him.
Truthfully, none of that really mattered to him. Ranpo didn’t really care.
“Ranpo.”
The boy glanced up at the man, his eyes gleaming slightly.
Fukuzawa bent down, placing a hand on Ranpo’s head.
“Happy birthday, son.”
Ranpo smiled a true smile.
The one thing he ever yearned for was praise for Fukuzawa.
And today he got it.
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Ranpo went to bed that night with a happy feeling and a full stomach.
A good birthday as per usual.