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Win-Wing-Production - Meeting Room

UmiriWakaba-san. The script for the next drama has arrived.

MutsumiThank you.

UmiriIt seems like quite an interesting role. A mysterious high school girl detective.

UmiriIt was based on a mystery novel, right?

MutsumiYeah, I heard it's a bestseller. I've already read it.

UmiriImpressive, you're already well-prepared.

UmiriBut... A detective story, huh.

UmiriThere was a time when I also admired the idea of being a detective.

MutsumiYou do?

UmiriYeah, just a little though.

MutsumiFor what part?

UmiriIt's pretty cool, isn't it?

UmiriNot belonging to any public authority, yet staying true to their own principles and beliefs... And sometimes taking dangerous paths to reach the truth...!

UmiriThat's the part I admire.

MutsumiHmm...

MutsumiUmiri, don't you do any acting?

UmiriHuh?

MutsumiYou could play a detective role too.

UmiriMy acting is...

MutsumiBut you do act in the masquerades, don't you?

UmiriYou might be right, but...

MutsumiWant to give it a try? Right now.

UmiriHmm...

A Few Minutes Later

UmiriI've seen through every single mystery.

UmiriToo bad for you, culprit. Every piece of evidence here points to you.

Mutsumi......

UmiriWould you tell me just one more thing? Why? Why did you commit a crime like this?

MutsumiWhat could you...

MutsumiWhat could you possibly know!? A kid like you!

UmiriHuh!?

MutsumiBetrayed by the ones I loved...! I've lost my family, my friends, even the hope to live! These feelings... how could you understand...!!

MutsumiThat's why! It's a good thing that person is gone!

Umiri....

MutsumiNext, your line.

UmiriHuh, ahh...! Um, the next line is...

Office StaffAre, are you okay!?

UmiriHuh?

Office StaffI heard loud voices coming from here... Is there any trouble?

MutsumiWe were just practicing acting.

Office StaffHuh...? Oh, I understand! Ahaha, I was wondering what was going on! Sorry for intruding.

Umiri、Mutsumi...

MutsumiOkay, let's continue.

UmiriNo...

UmiriHere's your script. Thank you very much.

MutsumiYou're already done?

UmiriYes.

UmiriIt's clear I'm no match for a true actress after all.