The Corpse Collector in Conan
Chapter 1769

1762 [The Police's Line of Defense Is Impenetrable...]

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Although the three of them were highly suspicious, the Production Team could not simply barge into ordinary people's rooms and disturb them.

In the end, the landlady came up with a solution. Looking at the adorable idol, who was about the same age as her daughter, she sighed. "I was just about to deliver some late-night snacks. You can come with me and take a look. But don't broadcast anything you film directly. You have to wait for the customers' permission before airing it."

"Okay!"

The two sides quickly reached an agreement. The landlady pushed a somewhat worn food cart and led them to the rooms where the theater troupe members were staying.

The first room opened to reveal the only remaining actress. Shirai Yuri was standing by the clothes hanger at the door, dusting off her clothes and arranging the costumes she would need for the performance.

She looked somewhat sorrowful, but as a professional in the entertainment industry, she instinctively smiled the moment she saw the camera—especially Kinoshita Yoko behind it. "What is it?"

Kinoshita Yoko comforted her for a few moments. Seeing nothing suspicious, she moved on to the next room.

This time, the knocking sound went on for quite a while before someone came to answer.

The male actor who had been tumbling around on the stage earlier was drenched in sweat. Seeing the reporters at the door, he frowned. "What is it?"

The landlady hurriedly handed him the late-night snack. His stomach growled, and when he looked at the meal, which was pleasing in color, aroma, and taste, his expression eased somewhat.

Kinoshita Yoko took the opportunity to secretly glance inside. She found stacks of cardboard boxes piled up in the room. They probably contained luggage, and they had nearly filled the entire room.

She

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