[b]Leiko Hamada: Warakuma Shopping District[/b]

[color=fff200]"Ahh, now we're getting somewhere."[/color] Leiko murmured in approval at Shirohane's reply, as limited as it was. [color=fff200]" I'm not particularly surprised that you mentioned romance. Most women would say the same."[/color] She tilted her head thoughtfully as she mulled over Shirohane's tastes. [color=fff200]"Mystery, hmm...like a murder mystery? Interesting..."[/color]

Leiko fell into silence for an extended moment, her mind whirring over the possibilities in her head. She wondered briefly, how the subject of romance would fare with the club. Not particularly [b]well,[/b] she imagined, since 80% of this year's members were male, and a same-sex match up could be very likely. Still, it would appeal to the female audiences, and it would be a unique quality that previous years had never achieved. Acting was acting, and as Drama Club President, it was her duty to push her students to their limits for their own personal growth.

Feeling a momentary surge of pride, Leiko's thoughts then returned to the concept of 'mystery' that Shirohane described. Everyone loved a good 'whoddunnit' story; twists and turns that left you guessing until the culprit was revealed to be the housemaid or some hapless cop. It was a solid genre, and would definitely appeal to the more intelligent minds of the school. The more she thought about it, the more obvious the answer felt. Yes, she was getting an idea now...

[color=fff200]"Well, that was quite helpful, Shirohane-san,"[/color] Leiko confirmed with a small nod and a softened look. [color=fff200]"Despite my sudden enquiries, you handled them quite aptly."[/color] She paused for a moment, her eyes glancing down at Shirohane's empty shopping bag and then to the withdrawn girl herself. [color=fff200]"Would you perhaps be willing to discuss your thoughts further in more...detail? I understand that you're shopping, but it would be a shame to leave our meeting at that when I'm at the cusp of the answer I'm searching for."[/color]