After hearing the Inspector's request, Angel pondered for a moment before saying, "Sorry, I can't give you a definite answer. I have no way of controlling exactly what information I obtain. However, if I receive any intelligence related to the Loft World later, I'll notify you at once, sir."
Although Angel had not given an affirmative answer, the Inspector understood. Once he had confirmed that Angel's source of intelligence was connected to Spotty Dog, he had guessed that Angel received information passively. Now that Angel had confirmed it himself, he was not surprised.
It was already very good that Angel could notify him when relevant intelligence came up... though it still fell somewhat short of his ideal.
For the next while, Angel and the Inspector casually discussed other topics.
Perhaps because the Inspector was asking something of another and felt guilty about it, he gave serious answers to every question Angel asked afterward.
For instance, Angel asked about some hidden secrets of Hante World.
The Inspector told Angel every last detail of the information he knew.
They spoke quite freely, and at least for Angel, he learned many secrets.
It was not until the theater stage lights came on and a large group of people in work uniforms entered to begin rehearsing "Night Owl" that their interest in conversation gradually faded.
It was also because he saw the musical rehearsal that Angel learned the Inspector had truly come to the theater merely to watch "Night Owl."
Afterward, the Inspector remained in the theater, while Angel took his leave.
Although the Inspector invited Angel to watch "Night Owl" with him, Angel still declined. He had seen the premiere performance of "Night Owl," and it had been quite good... but not good enough to make him watch it repeatedly.
Before Angel left,