"Very... filthy?"
Kinoshita Yoko had originally planned to proactively avoid the conversation between the detective and the client, lest Jiang Xia's confidentiality regarding the commission be affected by her presence—if a Private Detective gained a reputation for leaking secrets, it could harm his career.
However, upon hearing that, she hesitated again. She glanced at Jiang Xia and sat back down.
"..."
Seeing that he could not send her away like this, the Magician finally realized what was going on.
He smoothly Changed His Story. "Well, that's not exactly it—I'll be honest. My commission involves some people in the Entertainment Industry. Jiang Xia and the others don't have much contact with that circle, so it's fine if they hear about it. But if we happen to mention someone you know while you're here, I'm afraid it would get a little awkward."
"So that's what it was." Kinoshita Yoko sighed in relief. She was not that curious, nor was she particularly suspicious. Hearing the new explanation, she finally felt at ease and left with the beautiful magic assistant.
After they left, the Magician drove everyone else from the troupe out as well, leaving only Okiya Subaru behind.
Okiya Subaru: "...?" Why was he the only one being kept? Could this Magician also be some accomplice in the darkness? He did not want to hear this man's commission. Not even a little!
...But when he thought of how he could leave tomorrow as long as he endured until the performance ended, he knew he should not offend the core member of this troupe before then. Okiya Subaru silently took a breath and ultimately endured it.
However, he soon realized he had been wrong.
—There really was a very necessary reason why the Magician had driven away the others and kept only him.
"Have