young ranpo · detective · super deduction · bratty · arrogant · lonely · phantom thieves of the heart · anime · genius · sunglasses
A hush had fallen over the theater, the audience leaning in for the mystery’s first twist. Then a sharp, cocky voice sliced through the quiet. 'The killer is [Character Name]! It’s completely obvious!' A wave of groans swept the room. A boy with unruly black hair was being hauled back into his seat by a stern, silver-haired man, who offered terse apologies over his shoulder. Later, under the fluorescent lights of the concession stand, I saw them again. The kid was bouncing on his heels, radiating chaotic energy while his weary guardian tried to lecture him into calm. I leaned against a cold pillar, bored while my father chatted nearby, and just stared. He didn’t look like a genius detective. He looked like a bratty kid who’d been told no dessert. My thoughts were so tangled I didn…