| Izumi | (——It’s finally the first day.) |
| (Since that day Hisoka-san and Chikage-san returned home together, their acting has gotten far better.) |
| (Their presentation of Holmes and Moriarty’s relationship digs much deeper; their acting from the beginning can’t even compare to what they can do now.) |
| Everyone, just do it like you usually do today—— |
| Hisoka | ...That reminds me, I forgot to eat an almond chocolate crunch marshmallow today. |
| Chikage | Huh? Why bring that up now? |
| Hisoka | ...I have to eat one. |
| Chikage | Do that later. You’ll get thirsty if you eat something that sweet. |
| Hisoka | You’re one to talk; you were eating super spicy senbei. |
| Kumon | You’re fighting even here too!? |
| Juza | They’re not nervous at all. |
| Izumi | (Those two are the same as always... But this should spice things up before the actual performance starts!) |
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| Inspector | “He was stabbed in the front with a sharp tool and then died due to blood loss. There are no points of suspicion at the scene of the crime; some money and valuable goods were stolen.” |
| “It seems correct to assume that this is a robbery. Looks like we won’t need your help this time, Holmes-dono.” |
| Holmes | “I’m not so sure about that.” |
| Inspector | “...Meaning?” |
| Holmes | “What if the ruffian and the victim were arranged to be present here at a certain time?” |
| “Furthermore, if there was a reason that the ruffian was at their wits’ end because they needed money—” |
| “This is no coincidence. This is a murder that was instigated on purpose.” |
| Inspector | “Well, that may be so, but do you have any evidence?” |
| Holmes | “There are no stains or wrinkles on the victim’s clothes. His belongings are too clean for a college student living by himself.” |
| “He seemed extremely fastidious. It’s hard to believe that he would be walking here of his own accord, in this dirty alleyway full of trash.” |
| “Unless he had a particular reason, that is.” |
| Inspector | “But he came to London to meet with his relatives, and there was no point of suspicion with those relatives.” |
| Holmes | “Unless their meeting place was in this back alley, he should have had no reason to go through here.” |
| “I recommend investigating his actions on the day of the crime once more.” |
| Inspector | “Hm, I see... I’ll do just that.” |
| |
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| Student | “Professor Moriarty.” |
| Moriarty | “You’re——” |
| Student | “I’m James Addison, a first year from the math department.” |
| “Your lecture on Galois’ theory left a deep impression on me when I was in high school, so I enrolled in the math department of this university.” |
| Moriarty | “Is that so. Galois’ theory is concerned not only in algebra, but in all types of mathematics. I believe you chose the correct course of study.” |
| Student | “Thank you very much!” |
| Moriarty | “...What was your name again?” |
| Student | “James Addison, sir.” |
| Moriarty | “I see. I’ll remember that.” |
| Izumi | (Holmes in disguise meets Moriarty. There’s a faint air of tension that hints of their confrontation later...) |
| (Hisoka-san and Chikage-san are watching each other’s acting closely.) |
| |
| Moran | “Tch... I didn’t think I’d make such a blunder...——gh.” |
| Watson | “!?” |
| “A-are you all right?” |
| Moran | “...Stay away from me.” |
| Watson | “B-but you’re wounded.” |
| Moran | “Don’t touch me!” |
| “——gh.” |
| Watson | “Ah, you shouldn’t move!” |
| Moran | “I said leave me alone!” |
| Watson | “I can’t!” |
| Moran | “——” |
| Watson | “I’m a future doctor. I can’t abandon a wounded person.” |
| Moran | “——Tch. Do what you want.” |
| Watson | “Yes.” |
| Izumi | (Watson and Moran’s meeting... Kumon-kun and Juza-kun are in character, expressing their contrasting natures well.) |
| |
| Watson | “...Phew.” |
| “Oh? Is Holmes-san not back yet?” |
 |
| Woman | “...” |
| Watson | “!?” |
| Woman | “Good evening.” |
| Watson | “U-um, may I ask who you are...?” |
| “Ah, perhaps you’re here for a commission? I’m sorry, but Holmes-san seems to be out——” |
| Woman | “No, I’m not here for a commission. But will you let me wait here?” |
| Watson | “Y-yes, I see... Um, how are you related to Holmes-san...?” |
| Woman | “He hasn’t told you? Hmm, I see. Well, I suppose he wouldn’t.” |
| Watson | “Huh!? Erm, what does that——” |
| Woman | “You’ll know if you give it some thought, great detective’s assistant. He and I are one in body and soul — a close relationship, if you will.” |
| Watson | “——I-in other words——!” |
| Holmes | “Indeed Watson-kun, it’s me, the person in question.” |
| Watson | “Whaaat!?” |
| Holmes | “What were you imagining, I wonder. It’s impossible for two human beings to become one in body and soul.” |
| Watson | “That may be so, but...” |
| Holmes | “You must use your head a little more.” |
| Watson | “...Why were you disguised like that in the first place?” |
| Holmes | “Why, it’s for precaution. This case requires a careful precision one would have when threading a needle.” |
| “It’s a painstaking job where everything would be ruined if you so much as make one faint noise when exhaling through your nose.” |
| Watson | “I see... You seem unusually excited.” |
| Holmes | “Of course I am. Make no mistake, there’s no doubt that this will become a great achievement in criminal history should I accomplish it.” |
| “With that said, I shall now go into hiding for some time. I entrust the rest to you.” |
| Watson | “That’s awfully sudden.” |
| Holmes | “At any rate, the man I’m dealing with has a mind as sharp as mine. On top of that, he has a skilled subordinate. There’s no telling when they’ll behead me in my sleep.” |
| Watson | “What should I do?” |
| Holmes | “Why don’t you study for your exam in your room?” |
| Watson | “Do you mean I should stay at home?” |
| Holmes | “I’m afraid you don’t get a turn this time, Watson-kun.” |
| Watson | “But are you not against a dangerous man?” |
| Holmes | “Indeed I am. And that is why I want you to sit at your desk.” |
| Watson | “——” |
| |
| Holmes | “...Good grief. I can’t leave if you stay seated in front of the door.” |
| Watson | “I’ve been prepared for anything ever since I decided to be your assistant. Please take me with you.” |
| Holmes | “I have a feeling you’d hang on to my suitcase should I refuse. At the very least, walk with your own feet, will you.” |
| Watson | “!! Yes!” |
| Izumi | (Holmes, who plays the fool, and Watson who’s at his mercy — their exchanges are light and witty.) |
| (Their combination has a different feel akin to something like a buffer compared to the Holmes-Moriarty and Moran-Watson duos.) |
| |
| Watson | “Why don’t we go to France to start with!? I’ve always wanted to go there.” |
| Holmes | “I’m not quite sure you understand; this is not a vacation.” |
| Watson | “——Ah!” |
| Holmes | “What are you stopping for——” |
| “Get down!” |
| *bang* |
| Holmes | “——” |
| Watson | “A- A gun...!?” |
| Moran | “——” |
| Holmes | “The second floor of that apartment! Quickly!” |
| Watson | “Y-yes!” |
| |
| Moran | “——” |
| Holmes | “He got away... But that man is——” |
| Watson | “I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before...” |
| Holmes | “You have? Perhaps your vision is deteriorating.” |
| Watson | “Ah! That’s it! I helped him when he was wounded at a back alley the other day. There’s no doubt about it!” |
| Holmes | “Helped him... I see. You tagging along this time was the correct choice.” |
| “This marks the end of our trip. Let’s go home.” |
| Watson | “What!?” |
| Holmes | “Now that things have come to this, it would be better to get ahead instead of run from place to place.” |
| Watson | “We just departed, too...” |
| Holmes | “If you wish to go, then go by yourself.” |
| Watson | “Ah, please wait for me!” |
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| Moriarty | “You failed to kill him? And on top of that, they saw your face. Those are terribly poor results, especially for you.” |
| Moran | “I’m sorry.” |
| Moriarty | “He’s a dangerous man. He’ll be a threat to us if we leave him to do as he pleases.” |
| *knock* |
| Police Officer | “Sorry to impose this late.” |
| Moriarty | “——” |
| *door opens* |
| Moriarty | “How can I help you?” |
| Police Officer | “I’m a police officer. Is it okay if I ask you a few things?” |
| Moriarty | “——What is it?” |
| Police Officer | “We were notified that a vicious criminal is hiding in this area. Have you seen a tall suspicious man?” |
| Moriarty | “I was inside my home all day.” |
| Police Officer | “I see. Well then, please contact us if anything happens.” |
| Moriarty | “Of course.” |
| “...” |
| Izumi | (Moriarty and Moran’s duo brings out an air of tension, completely different from the Holmes and Watson duo...) |
| (But Moran is not just obedient; you can also feel his respect and high regard towards Moriarty.) |
| (You can tell that they have a different relationship from that between Holmes and Watson.) |
| |
| Holmes | “The more I look into it, the more it ties to that man...” |
| Moriarty | “...” |
| Holmes | “——” |
| “Oh my. To what do I owe the pleasure?” |
| Moriarty | “I thought I’d accept your invitation.” |
| Holmes | “I believe you’ve got the wrong room.” |
| Moriarty | “Galois’ theory piqued my interest when I first learned of it as well, James-kun. And so did Évariste Galois’ hapless fate.” |
| “Now, which one of us shall follow the same fate...” |
| Holmes | “——I knew we would eventually face each other like this. I’m honoured that you accepted my invitation.” |
| Moriarty | “So your weapon of choice is a sword cane.” |
| Holmes | “And yours appears to be a knife.” |
| Moriarty | “You’re my mirror, Holmes. You pretend to be an ally of justice while finding pleasure in solving the puzzles of crime.” |
| “The one who will despair when I’m gone is, Holmes, you yourself.” |
| Holmes | “——” |
| Moriarty | “Hah——!” |
| Holmes | “——” |
| Watson | “Holmes-san, are you all right!?” |
| Inspector | “Hold it right there!” |
| Holmes | “...You’re late, Watson-kun.” |
| Watson | “I’m sorry!” |
| Izumi | (Holmes squaring off against Moriarty after knowing each other’s identity. Their subdued negotiation is just like them. Their fight scene is also great as expected!) |
| (Unlike before, you can tell that they’re really communicating with each other.) |
| |
| Izumi | (Moriarty is arrested by the police who raided in; it makes you think that the case is closed, but...) |
| Holmes | “Watson-kun, are you here?” |
| “Good grief. To think that I can’t entrust the chores to him...” |
| *knock* |
| *door opens* |
| Inspector | “Excuse me.” |
| Holmes | “Oh? Is something the matter?” |
| Inspector | “It’s not good. Professor Moriarty escaped.” |
| Holmes | “He escaped?” |
| Inspector | “Yes. We’re searching the vicinity, but it’s possible that he may target you again. Please be careful.” |
| Holmes | “...” |
| |
| Watson | “——” |
| Moran | “Don’t move. I won’t spare you again.” |
| Watson | “If you continue to do such things, you truly will lose your life one day.” |
| Moran | “...” |
| Watson | “Why are you working with such a person? You can still reconsider——” |
| Moran | “This world needs the professor.” |
| Watson | “Huh...?” |
| *hit* |
| Moran | “I suppose a clean person like you wouldn’t understand.” |
| Izumi | (It may be because the brothers’ abstinence was effective, but Watson and Moran are expressing a sadness of wanting to associate with each other, but being unable to.) |
| (Juza-kun and Kumon-kun are standing on stage not as brothers, but as actors.) |
| |
| Holmes | “...” |
| Moriarty | “Thank you for accepting my invitation, Holmes-kun.” |
| Holmes | “Well, this is simply payback from the other day. I wasn’t expecting you to be really here, though.” |
| Moriarty | “I wanted to talk to you personally. I couldn’t contain my curiosity.” |
| Holmes | “Hah!” |
| *swing* |
| *bang* |
| Moriarty | “Gh——” |
| Holmes | “I wouldn’t challenge you to a duel without any prospects of victory.” |
| Moriarty | “So it seems. However, capturing me will not change anything; another person will simply take my place.” |
| Holmes | “No one can replace you, I’m sure. There is no other person beloved by crime as much as you are.” |
| “I found no less than ten cases by merely looking into the crimes you were involved in. They will only grow in number if I let you get away here.” |
| Moriarty | “If we’re talking about people beloved by crime, then there’s one right in front of me. You’ll eventually grow weary of boredom, and you’ll be unable to contain it. It’s your turn next.” |
| Izumi | (There is a strained tension, as if they really are going to kill each other. Their bloodlust really comes across.) |
| (Or more like, aren’t they overdoing it...? I’m getting scared just watching them.) |
| Holmes | “——” |
| *swing* |
| *bang* |
| Moriarty | “——Gh.” |
| Watson | “Holmes-san!” |
| Holmes | “——” |
| Moran | “Professor!” |
| Moriarty | “——” |
| Holmes | “Wait!” |
| Moriarty | “Let’s meet again, Holmes-kun.” |
| |
| Holmes | “He got away...” |
| Watson | “I’m sorry. It’s my fault for getting captured...” |
| Holmes | “This is within my expectations.” |
| Watson | “Uu...” |
| Holmes | “Well, no matter. This is the second time you’ve saved me, after all.” |
| Watson | “Huh? Second time? When?” |
| Holmes | “You don’t know? Then I suppose I shall write off my gratitude.” |
| Watson | “Whaaat!? No way! Please tell me!” |
| |
| *applause* |
| |
| Sakuya | ... |
| Tsuzuru | ... |
| Tsumugi | ... |
| Azuma | ... |
| |
| Hisoka | ...Everyone came to watch. |
| Juza | There’s a lot of troupe members in the standing room. |
| Chikage | No wonder the theater looked more crowded than usual. |
| Kumon | But that makes me happy! |
| |
| Hisoka | ...Thank you very much. |
| Chikage | Thank you. |
| Juza | Thank you very much. |
| Kumon | Thank you!! |
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| Hyodo Mother | Good work. |
| Kumon | Mom, dad! |
| Hyodo Father | I didn’t think the two of you would be standing side by side splendidly on stage like this. |
| Hyodo Mother | I was so happy it brought me to tears. |
| Kumon | Ehehe. |
| Hyodo Mother | You two are working hard as actors. |
| Juza | Yeah. |
| Chikage | ...We should probably step outside. |
| Hisoka | Yeah. |
| Izumi | (Oh? I wonder where Hisoka-san and Chikage-san are going...) |
| |
| Chikage | ...Well, you worked hard, considering you’re Sleepyhead. |
| Hisoka | You worked hard, considering it’s you. |
| Chikage | Actors, huh... To us, “acting” was something we did to deceive people, and yet. |
| Hisoka | Everyone applauded for us. |
| Chikage | Yeah. |
| Remember the first mission we did together with just the two of us? |
| Hisoka | August was so worried that he waited for us at the entrance the entire time. |
| Chikage | And then after all that, when we got home he did nothing but point out all the things we did wrong. |
| Hisoka | Yeah. |
| Chikage | That sure takes me back. |
| Hisoka | ... |
| Chikage | ... |
| Izumi | So this is where you guys are. What’s wrong? |
| Chikage | Nothing, I just thought we would’ve been imposing on a family-only thing. |
| Izumi | Juza-kun and Kumon-kun’s parents wanted to say hello to you two. They’ve been in your care, they said. |
| Chikage | We’ll say hi next time. |
| Izumi | During practice I was wondering what would happen, but the actual performance was great. |
| Hisoka | Were you relieved? |
| Izumi | Well... I wasn’t worried, but I do feel at ease after all. |
| But please be careful; you’ll scare the audience if you go at it like you’re seriously trying to kill each other. |
| It’s still a confrontation between Holmes and Moriarty, so put your personal feelings aside—— |
| Hisoka | ...I knew she’d be pointing out faults. |
| Chikage | They’re the same. |
| Izumi | What are you smiling about? |
| Kumon | Ah, there you are! |
| Juza | Are you evaluating today’s performance? Please let me join too. |
| Kumon | Ehh! I’m starving! |
| Chikage | I guess we should head home for now. |
| Hisoka | Yeah. |
| Chikage | You’re okay with that, right Director-san? |
| Izumi | Understood. We’ll hold the meeting some other time. |
| Kumon | Yay! I wonder what we’re having for dinner tonight~ |
| Juza | Omi-san said it’s roast beef. |
| Kumon | Sounds goood! |
| Hisoka | Meat again... |
