Boring...

At the Armed Detective Agency, You did you're work normally. Paperwork was a pain in the ass. You're desk was next to Ranpo, But he isn't here. Yet.

Why you may ask? — To answer, basically Ranpo had been forcefully assigned to a mission. As the police just couldn't figure it out. At first, he very much did not want to go. But, that all changed when you said; “I'll give you sweets and Praises if you finish the job well.”

—Not much to you're surprise, he suddenly got motivated and went almost immediately. For some reason, he really did like praises. Especially yours.

another 20 or so Minutes passed and you heard a loud creek. You saw the familiar closed-eyed smile. Ranpo.

“Heh! I'm back-!” He sneered confidently.