“I know you’re supposed to be a detective and all, but slow down on the questions, would you?” he snorted, unable to help but grin lightly. “Yeah, it’s good. And obviously. Why would I take it out if I didn’t want to watch it? Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel’s in it and it’s, ah…" Trailing off, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Kaito’s face, but he averted his gaze before Hakuba would be able to notice.
“…It’s kind of a mystery love story, I guess. About a magician using his skills to try to get the woman he loves, who’s far above his own social standing.”
Hakaba turned the dvd case over to look through the various features and information presented. “Mystery love story,” he repeated, then looked back at Kaito. “Okay, sure. That sounds good."
The detective offered it back with a grin. Had he noticed any nervousness or embarrassment? If he had, he didn’t show it, almost as if he were too busy feeling contentment at having been allowed to stay in the first place.
He checked his watch. "And you made sure to order rootbeer, right?”