Hearing the actress, Jiang Xia recalled how much Killing Intent the female Troupe Leader had indeed given off earlier. He pondered, "If I'd known, I should've praised her a few more times."
The actress stared blankly at this wholesome-looking Detective. "Hm?"
She had deliberately put it so bluntly not only to vent, but also because she had wanted to tease the young man a little. Yet this Detective's reaction... was completely different from what she had imagined? Did he think he hadn't stirred things up enough earlier?
As she was thinking that, Jiang Xia seemed to realize she had misunderstood. "I mean, I should've praised the Troupe Leader more too. That way, it wouldn't have caused an argument."
The actress looked at this upright Detective who yearned for peace and slowly tilted her head. "..." Mm, that sounded right this time.
Though it still felt a little strange, mature women never fussed over details.
The actress raised her wide kimono sleeve to cover her lips and chuckled, continuing, "The main roles the Troupe Leader used to play were gradually snatched away by the beautiful Miss Hana as well. That's why her temper has been getting worse by the day. Especially during rehearsals, she finds fault with everyone.
"The story of Murderer in the Mirror was actually adapted from the real relationships within our theater troupe. Everyone hates that woman and wishes she would die sooner.
"So if one of us is destined to die, there could be no more fitting night than tonight."
With that, she hugged her script, chuckled softly, and walked out. She soon disappeared down the corridor.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko were frightened by her cryptic manner. Only after the actress had gone far away did they come back to their senses and quietly ask Jiang