[ He doesn't call it out as a lie; but instead-- ]

...No. I'm not wrong.

[ It takes a moment, but it might be the most secure thing Shuichi's said for the entire conversation. The moment he's focused the most as of yet, while he scrutinizes that distant expression. They both know he didn't mean Kokichi isn't thinking overall; only that he's avoiding the topic he's asked about. And you can't take that away, no matter how much they dance around it or pretend it was something else. ]

People aren't going to necessarily understand the parts you want them to. But that doesn't mean they don't get it at all.

[ And Shuichi isn't special... it's the same for him. Sorry to disappoint you, Kokichi -- the Ultimate Detective is just a regular person, too. ]

And you know... the fact that you aren't telling me is an answer too.