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[shinrishiken]

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Rather than doing something actually productive, the great detective was too busy trying to tempt a stray tortoiseshell cat with a piece of ham. The animal didn’t move an inch, only staring back at Ranpo with its big, round eyes. It was times like these where he wondered how the Director was able to attract so many; what was he doing wrong?

He wasn’t ready to give up, attempting once again to beckon the cat closer. However, he was interrupted by loud footsteps approaching from behind him. Startled, the cat hissed and ran away, hopping a nearby fence in its escape. Ranpo clicked his tongue in frustration; he really wanted to show the Director that cat.

What’s done was done now, unfortunately. It wasn’t that big of a deal anyway. Getting to his feet and brushing the dirt off his knees, he turned his attention towards the offender. “Geez! Cats can be so finicky. You can never tell what they’re thinking. Bet they have some real dark thoughts going on inside their heads, or somethin'.”

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Aaand some simple screen wallpapers in the same style as the icons for Sisters Tapioca. If you want to use one and have text added, send me a message! Thinking of doing a set with pairs of characters on them, but I’ve got another set I want to finish first. XD

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numbersite:

“ Yes! ” 

It’s spoken in obvious determination, though strangely more like a reply to a command than any sincerity in friendship. A goal to be accomplished, perhaps. His gaze is leveled and intense, straight at the man before him with no indication of the insecurities an ex-shut-in was sure to regularly feel. An oddity, then. But really, that’s nothing to be surprised about. 

Without skipping a beat, Nanashi’s voice drops into a determined rhythm of someone on a mission. 

“ I’m worthless at pretty much everything unless your standards include speed running dating sims! But I’ll do anything! ” 

Despite the heavy words directed at himself, his voice lilts in an upbeat manner - in fact, he moves swiftly through the sentence without dwelling on a single word. There isn’t a single bit about him that hints he recognizes the fact his mannerisms are strange; he only continues to gaze solidly in this man’s direction.

This kid obviously didn’t go out very much, that or just had terrible communication skills. He didn’t seem to acknowledge the oddity of his mannerism (perhaps because Ranpo himself was a rather eccentric person), instead considering the boy’s significantly bold offer. He was completely useless, but still wanted to make friends with the detective. He had likely nothing to gain from this friendship, unfortunately.

Although, in all fairness, he was quite used to being around useless people. Not to mention that Ranpo didn’t have anything against being friends.

“As expected, you’re totally useless huh,” he agreed. He thought about simply accepting his request to be friends, but he ultimately decided that would be boring. It wouldn’t be any fun just to be friends while the stranger was offering to do absolutely anything for it. He may as well take advantage of it.

“Then, if you can’t do anything else, why not buy my friendship! Get me a large bag of fruit roll-ups and I’ll consider.”

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Friends. It wasn’t often that someone would ask that of him; usually others just asked him to solve cases for them, so the raven-haired detective was admittedly a little surprised by the request. The young boy seemed rather determined, as well.

He didn’t have any problem with making friends, though in his case, they usually didn’t just come up asking to be buds. He tilted his head curiously at the boy.

“Friends, hmm? I see. So you want to be friends with the famous detective...” Ranpo chuckled, an amused smile forming on his face. “To be friends with a great detective like myself, you gotta meet some standards first.”

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fallengodcomplex:

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  The jobs that Art had been taking since he arrived in Stella City were… somewhat unorthodox, to say the least. The market for private detective work was just as booming as it ever was in Yokohama, but most of his clients were, well, sheep. Apparently, they had to worry about criminals just as much as humans did, and they had no qualms about enlisting a human investigator for help.

  Today was no exception. He’d been contacted by the owner of a priceless jewel housed in Melody Museum about a larceny threat, although they’d been decidedly vague about the circumstances of said threat and his duties in guarding the jewel. He’d opted for a casual approach, spending most of his time sitting on a bench “reading” a novel.

  Nothing unusual had happened so far, since traffic at the museum had been slow. The most suspicious person he’d encountered all day was the man who was currently lingering for a noticeably long time in this particular room. That in itself wasn’t particularly odd, but Art felt the need to be cautious.

  Stopping beside the man, in front of the piece he was meant to be protecting, he leaned forward a bit as he eyed the display.

  “It’s a beautiful necklace, isn’t it?” he asked, glancing to the side as he addressed the stranger with a casual smile. “A bit ostentatious, though.”

Ranpo had no reason to enter a museum. He had no interest in history or culture, nor did he have any care for the displays. And yet, here he was, wandering around the halls full of fancy displays. Of course, he wasn’t the type of person to aimlessly wander; while it may appear that way, he noticed something peculiar about the museum and decided to visit.

The feeling he had was something he often called his “detective senses”. Although, it could be better described as gut instinct. It was this feeling that often lead him to various crime scenes.

He happened upon a rather quiet room; the contents inside must appear uninteresting to most visitors, the detective quickly determined with a brief look around the area. It was indeed a bland room, there was no doubt about it. The only display he found remotely relevant was the fancy necklace with a fancier jewel embedded in it. He approached to look at the display properly, squinting his eyes while examining the gem.

However, he was interrupted by a well-dressed man who had been reading a book nearby. He was likely in charge of guarding this necklace. He didn’t seem to notice it, though; of course, nobody except a great detective like himself would be able to notice the difference so quickly.

He glanced towards the necklace again while he answered the man. “Mm. It’s pretty fancy lookin’...”

“...for a fake.”

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"Not interested,” he had initially told the seller before preparing to go on his way, ignoring whatever else she had to say about her goods. Although in the process of leaving, the raven-haired man caught sight of something peculiar.

It was a simple wooden yo-yo, painted to resemble a cutesy ladybug. He stared at it for a moment before turning back to the seller.

“How much is this?”

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hcpehaswings:

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“Sorry, I don’t think I don’t need some investigating. But a detective investigating my room?” T.K. became curious of this. Should he hide Patamon? He’s good in pretending as a stuffed toy though. “Did something happen in Stella City while I was doing work?”

Ranpo wasn’t quite used to being a delivery boy. He’d done it before, sure, but that was a long time ago and he ended up running away as soon as he got bored. He really needed the money now though; it was difficult to get by as a detective in Stella City, considering the (almost) complete lack of crime around here.

Despite being a mere delivery boy at the moment, he was quick to introduce himself as a detective as soon as the boy had opened the door. Of course, he wasn’t here to investigate. There was nothing interesting to investigate.

“Not letting me in, hmm? Surely you can’t be hiding anything suspicious,” the raven-haired teased. He quickly dropped the act however, and offered the other a small box. “Just kidding! I dropped by to deliver a package, ‘cuz I’m a mailman now too.”

[shinrishiken]

sorry for the sudden hiatus! things got a little stressful so i had to take a break from roleplaying, but it’s calming down now!! good news is i’ve been working on drafts every so often during my hiatus, so i’ll post those as soon as i’m back (which will be soon).

kisses to y’all :*

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Ranpo certainly wasn’t the tallest person in the world; he was quite used to being towered over by others (though he didn’t consider himself to be the shortest person either). However, the size of this particular man was a little ridiculous.

There were several questions going through his head at the moment. Why was he so tall? How does he fit through doors? How much space would he take up if someone shoved him in an elevator? Of course, he didn’t bother to linger on any of these thoughts, much less ask about them. There was a much more important question to be answered.

“‘Scuse me, I have a favor to ask!” He hopped and waved to catch the other’s attention before casually continuing, “I need you to spread open your arms. Real wide, see?” It was for a very, very important experiment. He demonstrated by stretching his own arms as wide as he could.

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foxyjiji:

‘Do you think me a fool?’ had been on his mind; but he knew that was a silly question to consider asking when he himself had called himself a fool along with everyone else around Ranpo - adult or child. None could be wiser. Except for all his skill and wisdom in the detective department, the child-turned-man (but was still a child) was terrible with almost everything else. 

He closes his eyes and sighs, though it is only brief. He is of course quite impressed he chooses not to tell a lie - but he supposes even Ranpo knows there are things Yukichi can see through. And that is something tenfold when it comes to the Ranpo he has known for so long. It works in reverse too, of course. Ranpo, deduction or no, can often still guess what may be on his mind - and that is due merely to the time they have spent together. “Ranpo.” 

Eyes open so that he might stare directly at the boy once again. “We are going shopping.” The words actually feel somewhat foreign - he usually hears that kind of statement from Yosano, in a room not far from his office. Usually he makes his shopping trips without warning, after work has already been completed for the day - of course the suddenness doesn’t stop Ranpo from occasionally accompanying him either. 

But in this instance, he wants to get a good meal into Ranpo first and foremost - having him tag along ensures that can be done as fast as possible. Until he has a proper meal, Yukichi plans to deny him any sweet purchases in order to keep his apetite and stomach empty enough he will not neglect to eat appropriate food in order to get what he wants. 

Ranpo may be twenty-five years of age, but to Yukichi he will always be a child - and one easily handled, at that.

Nevertheless, it seemed Ranpo was better off than himself. “If you are treated so well, I hope that you treat your apartment with the respect it deserves as well, Ranpo.” Yukichi’s mind actually fills with rather terrifying images of what has become of Ranpo’s home, depending on the time he has spent here. Ranpo’s guard being up says it hasn’t been a long time, but that is a speculation. “Now,” he continues to look ahead, walking in a direction he hopes will lead them toward the shops, “what food do you fancy eating? The word candy is forbidden, in every variation.”

Oh, crap. He thought he’d be able to trick the Director by distracting him with another topic, but clearly this was one of those things that Ranpo wouldn’t be able to talk his way out of, not with the way his boss was reading his actions like a book. It was times like these that he wondered if the older man had deductive powers like himself, if he was able to see through the great detective so easily! Although he was being sarcastic, of course. Mostly.

Ranpo flinched when he heard his name in the other man’s stern voice, then heaving a sigh as he continued. He knew exactly what he meant by “shopping”. They were going to store to buy fruits, vegetables, meats, anything that absolutely did not include sugar. He was going to try and force him into a sugar-deprived state that no other candy addict has ever recovered from.

He was reluctant, obviously, but he couldn’t say no to Fukuzawa. Besides, it was worth spending time with him after having been separated from each other for both so long and so suddenly. After quickly shrugging away his initial discomfort to the topic, he flashed a bright and eager smile while nodding his head. “Okay! I’ll go with you. You know, I memorized the names of every street so I can never got lost. So if you need my help, just ask, ‘kay?” Knowing the Director, he could easily convince him for something sweet while they were there, so he didn’t feel too concerned. In this case, he speculated it would end in a win-win situation.

... And instead of being told “good job” or “thank you” for such an admirable feat, he was only received more concerns about his life and eating habits since he arrived here. Though, now was not the time to falter. With just enough quick thinking, he brushed the comment aside. “Don’t worry, it’s all juuuuust fine! I’ve been keeping everything spick and span. You can be proud of me, by the way.” Not really, his apartment was a mess. Fukuzawa didn’t know that yet, though, and he’d much rather keep it a secret for as long as possible. Keeping the secret also meant quickly diverting the subject, which the Director quite thankfully did for him.

Unfortunately, his boss just shot down thousands worth of potential foods with a single phrase. However, a great detective can never be outwitted by the likes of the Director. “Doughnuts! I want doughnuts!” He spoke up, chasing after the other man. It was perfect; doughnuts were pastries, not candy, after all.

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degxzaru:

Due to him consuming so much sugar he was a little more jumpy than usual, and actually almost dropped some candy when he saw him. He was usually more energetic than some of his classmates though this seemed to amplify it. It really is different living in this city than back at school. If he had tried eating this much candy there he would have surely been stopped or at least have his senpai tell him to. 

“I..It’s not all for me! I’m getting some for someone else!” This was a repeat of what he said earlier, but Shinobu couldn’t think of anything else to say. He had clearly somehow figured out that he was purchasing them for himself, but he needed a stash! How could he get caught so easily?! This was embarrassing for a ninja like himself!

“…There should be more somewhere de gozaru!” No stealing his candy.

The raven-haired man tilted his head with a soft “hmm”, clearly not convinced by the young boy’s claims. Being the great detective that he is, it was obvious that all the candy was intended for himself. If he wasn’t trying to buy out the entire store, Ranpo wouldn’t have had a problem with it. However, buying this much candy without leaving any for him could be considered a crime, and it was a crime that he couldn’t let this boy get away with.

“Then, who’re ya sharing it all with?" He leaned forward, closing in on the stranger’s face; he never did have a very good sense of personal space. “He must have a big stomach, ‘cuz that’s a lot of candy. Is it a party, or something?” Ranpo was actually quite fond of parties, particularly ones that served free food. He’d especially enjoy a party that served lots of candy.

With the thought in mind, he didn’t bother giving the young boy a chance to answer. “If that’s the case, count me in.”

[aktgwr]

chapter 55 ㅡ ranpo and poe (ㅅ´ ˘ `)

[shinrishiken]

HEY GUYS HARVEY HERE i’m going to throw out another starter call for this smug detective since i don’t know who still wants one from me and who doesn’t? 15 notes got a little overwhelming for me so i’m going to cap this at four!

if you liked my previous post and didn’t get a starter, feel free to like this one because i do wanna roleplay with all of you O ^ : also if this post is full and you really want to talk to ranpo, i looooove plotting so hit me up on either twitter ( @consgliere ) or tumblr IMs!!

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ajenoposada:

       “Your outfit is so cute!” Vito said, bouncing up to Ranpo and putting his hands on his tie to feel the fabric. “It’s so soft too. Where did you get it from? Can I try it on? Oh, oh, I love the cape too-ooo~!”        It’s a little unknown where the boy came from, as the crowded bus offered people in every direction, and thanks to that crowd it was a little too late to push him away now. A keen nose would recognize that Vito smelled… vaguely of some sort of fruity, alcoholic beverage. This incident would prove to be absolutely Vito’s doing, and he would have to take responsibility for it once he is sober, but for the moment… he seems very, very intent on trying Ranpo’s hat on, oh dear…

@shinrishiken — ♥!

His outfit? Cute? Ranpo barely had time to turn around before the slightly shorter man was grabbing and feeling his tie. He could smell that vague scent of alcohol from his breath; it was slight, but he could tell from the man’s behavior that he was considerably drunk at the moment, and unfortunately it seemed like Ranpo was going to be stuck on the bus with him for a little while. That wasn’t too much of a hindrance at least (he’s been in much worse situations), and he most certainly couldn’t pass up on compliments. He did agree, his outfit was pretty fashionable, after all.

“This is an outfit worthy of a great detective!” He boasted with a large smile on his face. He didn’t seem too bothered by all the touching (Ranpo could be considered a little touchy-feely himself sometimes), though he snatched his hat back from the boy as soon as it was put on his head. “Unfortunately, you aren’t a great detective, so you can’t wear it. Too bad!”

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ahogethief:

even though he is most definitely the only one with a large eye patch and quick pace currently in the park, he still stops and answers with: “Who? Me?” he pauses and scratches his head. of course he’s talkin’ to you, ya dolt. “Uh, nowhere?”

The shorter man sat up slowly, his eyes peering through the stranger he’d just called out to and pointed a finger towards him. “Yes, you.” He should probably notify someone about a suspicious man walking around, but that would be troublesome and therefore, he didn’t feel a need to. Also, despite having just stopping the man with a rather accusatory question, he already completely lost interest and wasn’t bothered enough to interrogate him either.

Instead, he looked the stranger up and down with a hum before lying back down on the bench. “That so.” He spoke nonchalantly, his tone void of any of his initial curiosity.

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gogglesheroine:

She shot a smirk at him. “To refuel you I mean. You were complaining so much about the distance before.” He really was a child, wasn’t he? Was this person really employed as a detective? Maybe a detective in training? Maybe she shouldn’t be so hard on him, he might not know better.

Of course, the fact that he still demanded to go to the convenience store after all of those snacks meant he really was one of the most gluttonous people she’d met. For all she knew, the reason he needed to go was because he devoured everything in a mile radius of his home or something. Still, she said she’d talk him and she was a woman of her word.

Just had to enjoy the break and drink her Dr. Sheeper while it lasted she supposed.

“Aru?” She didn’t expect to be suddenly be asked that? “S…should you be really be asking that when you haven’t introduced yourself though?”

In Ranpo’s case, he didn’t bother to make any assumptions about his guide. She looked young, he estimated her to be in her early adulthood, and appeared incredibly bland in both personality and appearance. That and perhaps learning her name was about all he felt needed to know about her, so he couldn’t be bothered to learn anything else.

He felt it was much more important that the guide knew his name, however. As soon as the question left her mouth, he shot the girl a smirk. “So you finally asked?” With those words, he jumped to his feet excitedly, more than happy to finally introduce himself to the stranger. “I am the FAMED DETECTIVE, Edogawa Ranpo! The greatest detective in the world, in fact! So great that not even Sherlock Holmes can BEGIN to rival me.”

His voice was loud and flamboyant while he struck a fancy pose. He definitely appeared to have a lot of confidence in himself, that much was for sure. Ranpo did love to brag about himself, after all, and to be fair, it was rightful bragging! Nobody else could compare to him, after having solved countless cases without even coming close to failure.

[mariphale]

A collection of edogawa’s eyes from this chapter that no one asked for, but secretly needed