What is the distance between life and death?
"It's our life simulation game!" the System answered emphatically.
Scotland, blood still welling from his chest, gave a polite smile: ?
"So I have to play this game to recover my lost memories?" Scotland asked the so-called System softly. "It looks like I don't have any other choice."
The System's voice was full of excitement: "I can't reveal any other information, but I won't hurt you! Go on, this is your second life."
Scotland blinked. "All right. I don't remember playing games, but I'll do my best to clear it."
From then on, the Organization gained a legend named Scotland:
Rye: (gets shot) Scotland, find cover first... What are you doing?
Scotland: (in a frantic hurry) Give me 12 seconds. The potion's almost ready.
Rye: (losing blood) (vision swimming) What's that glowing thing in your hand?
Scotland: (drinks it) It's a witch's mushroom potion. It restores 25 HP at a time.
Scotland: Is that not enough? Your health bar looks almost full.
Rye: (dazed) I really did recover...
Gin: What has Scotland been up to lately?
Underling: Lord Scotland went mining on a deserted island. They say he dug up a wild boar with a diamond in its mouth.
Gin: ?
Underling: He's also running a pizza shop. Apparently, it's already a chain across Japan...
Gin: (lights a cigarette) What else has he done? Tell me everything at once.
Underling: (searches the intelligence database) Well, Lord Scotland invested in an idol agency and a clothing store, setting off an international fashion trend... He developed scenic resorts and hot spring inns... He established a breeding farm and crossbred flowers with rare colors... Lord Gin, should I keep going?
Gin: (puts out cigarette) (calls Scotland) (no answer)
Underling: (cautiously) We just got word that Lord Scotland went fishing in the open sea three days ago. The signal isn't very good out there.
Gin: ...
Bourbon: (starts a video call) Hahahaha, Scotland, this is hilarious. Have you heard the rumors about you going around the Organization lately... (sees the strangely colored sea on the other end)
Scotland: Sorry, Bourbon. I'm a little busy right now. I'll talk to you when I reach shore. (upgrades fishing rod) (handles a tentacled fish) (hangs up)
Bourbon: Huh?
Conan: So, what kind of person is Scotland, exactly?
Akai Shuichi/Amuro Toru: ...Well, just like that.
Conan: You didn't tell me anything at all.
Notes:
1. This is essentially Hiromitsu's second life. At first, he has amnesia and acts more like Scotland (?). He'll regain his memories later.
2. There will be OOC moments, personal interpretations, and some misunderstandings. It starts in childhood. The pairing is ZeroZero, and it has a happy ending!
3. Various modified versions of games will appear in the story, and there may be scenarios or instances where everyone gets put through the wringer (?).
Theme: Embrace the real world
