Kudo Yukiko failed to notice the faint, lingering gaze from the "Invisible Man."
She adjusted the snakes on her head, then continued under Mouri Kogoro's terrified stare. "This casting event is already being held for the fourth time this year—whenever it takes place, members of the film crew mingle among the guests, carefully observing each one to select suitable extras. If someone performs exceptionally well, becoming a lead isn't out of the question."
"I see!" Mouri Kogoro truly understood this time. "The different groups are meant to make it easier for the staff to observe us."
Medusa nodded. "That's why all the 'monsters' on the ship are so immersed in their roles—for example, that Werewolf who howls at the moon every so often; Frank, whose limbs are stiff and who occasionally moves like a machine; the Mummy, who remains silent no matter who talks to him; and that Green Slime Monster in the corner, standing perfectly still and disguising himself as a patch of shadow... Hmm?"
As she spoke, Kudo Yukiko looked toward the corner, only to discover in surprise that the lump of Green Slime Monster had quietly left at some point.
"Maybe he finally realized that having too little presence wouldn't help him become an extra, so he found somewhere else to stay." After a brief moment of confusion, Medusa did not dwell on it and continued complaining.
"This investor really knows how to save money—for the film to look convincing, the Ghost Ship needs a large number of realistic ghosts and monsters. Whether it's special-effects costumes or special-effects props, that would be no small expense.
"But now, through this event, the organizer can easily select sufficiently realistic monsters. These actors even come with their own props and makeup, which makes things exceptionally convenient.
"Besides cutting costs, tonight's