“Kuroba Kaito… is, for the most part, an arrogant arse who enjoys laughing at the expense of others. He’s disruptive in class, inappropriate with the ladies, disrespectful to authority and to his classmates, and insanely stubborn. Despite the evidence that I’ve supplied, he has continued his vehement denial, both in reference to his thinly veiled alter ego and to my trustworthiness.

"The thievery, being a crime, is an unfortunate blemish on his otherwise spotless record. As frustrating and annoying as he is, the pranks that he plays are not something that could be written up except through the school administration, which is hardly something to worry about. I do hope, in fact, that his being a minor and, with the record he has for being a class clown, will help him attain a lighter sentence overall if he is ever arrested for his moonlighting.

"It seems that he realizes, at least in part, just how dangerous the work is, and how serious his crimes are. He’s careful not to be caught, to avoid leaving any traces, and to distance himself from others. In fact, even those who might be his allies are held at arm’s length, sacrificing whatever emotional refuge he might have for this… goal of his, whatever that might be. Clearly, whatever he is seeking is important enough to risk his life and well-being, which he does every single day, not just on his heists. 

"The heists themselves are terrifying. I say this as both a spectator and a detective involved in attempting his capture. Although he has tried to put countermeasures into place to reduce risk of injury to all participants, people can and do get hurt. As I’ve pulled back from the chasing, my focus has shifted to scouting the perimeter, watching for would-be assassins. Every heist brings out suspicious characters, some armed, some not, and it’s difficult to tell in the mass of shouting fans who the professionals are.

"Someone such as Spider, for instance, would know precisely when and where to strike. Others, like Delon, only needed a badge to gain clearance, which allowed him to open fire on Kaitou Kid, despite Japan’s strict gun control laws. Kaito plans for many things, but he can’t control everyone. There are far too many variables in play for him to guarantee the safety of anyone. And with Conan-kun and his little friends deeply entrenched in proving themselves with his arrest… God, I’m just grateful that he’s as good as he is. So far, he’s managed. I can only pray that his luck continues to hold out.

"As for the matter of his being ‘precious’… Well, of course, no one can deny that the young man is certainly quite attractive, and his passion for what he does pushes those qualities even further. His dedication is, in a word, enchanting. Spend one afternoon observing him and anyone would be hard pressed to not to be taken by him.

"The smile, the laughter; it’s infectious. And although the pranks he pulls are unnecessary and, honestly, selfish and inconsiderate, the technical skill he employs to pull them off is impressive. That skill he would not have attained without countless hours of focused practice which, I believe, is driven by the love and admiration that he has for his father. It’s difficult to stay mad at someone for demonstrating that, even if it involves turning one’s hair ghastly shades of fluorescent pink.

“He exemplifies the order, ‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ He does his best not to let it show how worn he is by what he does. He’s proud and stubborn, but continues to radiate light despite all of the darkness in this wretched world. I could go on and on about his keen senses, his intelligence, his generosity, and the pointed naivety, but I think it’s suffice to say that I admire him. He may be the one case that proved not to be as simple or open and shut as I previously thought, but I do hope that he continues to surprise me.

"I need him to stay alive and free for that. Life wouldn’t be the same without him. That’s why I’m to protect him, even if he will never believe that to be the case.”