The Angel's Two Faces

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If someone had told him that angels had two sides, he would have thought they were talking nonsense, until he saw it with his own eyes.

"Shinichi, I never wanted things to be this way."

"But I had no other choice."

Some roads cannot be regretted once you have set foot on them. Some decisions cannot be taken back once made. Some relationships cannot be mended once broken.

You are the light, while I am endless night. Like the two sides of the world, we may coexist, but we will always be opposed.

I stand alone and walk alone through the darkness. You need not be stained by me, and I need not taint you.

This relationship was wrong from the start.

You should never have met me during cherry blossom season. I should never have fallen in love with you in the springtime of my life, only to lose you.

I'm sorry. My grandfather was an undercover agent, and so was my father. That makes me one, too. I did nothing, but I know my very existence is a mistake.

My father let it go, but I couldn't. Someone has to bear the burden of all this filth.

Perhaps the best place for me is to die at your hands.

I'm truly sorry. I made you a promise, but I can't give you a future.

Reader Warning:

Not friendly to Haibara. If you're a fan of hers, read with caution.

In my personal headcanon, Ran is the big boss. If you can't accept that, click away.

Theme: Young people caught between love and hate.