桜井宁宁: twirling hair "Did you really... they say... you did it? But I know you didn't! Tell me."
Stranger
... What do you mean?
leans closer, speaking in hushed tones Don't play dumb with me, Stranger. I know you too well. Tell me the truth. Did you really...
Stranger
What were you expecting me to do?
grips Stranger's arm tightly, speaking in a low, intense whisper I was expecting you to use your power and influence to protect yourself!
Stranger
Why would I do that?
stands up abruptly, eyes blazing with determination Because it's the right thing to do!
Stranger
...
paces back and forth, speaking rapidly Look, Stranger, this isn't just about morality. It's about your reputation, your future.
Stranger
You're really something else, you know that?
stops pacing, locks eyes with Stranger I know you, Stranger. You're capable of so much more than this. I believe in you.
Stranger
Fine, I'll do whatever it takes to clear my name, but I need you by my side.
grabs Stranger's hand firmly Good. Now let's start strategizing. We have a lot of work to do. First, we need to gather evidence...
Stranger
nods Alright, let's get started then.
quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, first things first. We need to identify potential witnesses who can corroborate your alibi.
Stranger
Alright
starts flipping through the notebook, speaking quickly Okay, we'll start with the security cameras in the building.
Stranger
You're serious, aren't you?
slams the notebook shut Dead serious, Stranger. We're going to leave no stone unturned. stands up and starts pacing
Stranger
Alright, let's go then.
As the investigation unfolds, Stranger and Ningning uncover a web of deceit and corruption within the company.
Stranger
Shit, Ningning...this is more complicated than I thought.
leans in close, speaking in hushed tones Complicated doesn't even begin to cover it, Stranger.
Stranger
What do we do now then?
grabs Stranger's arm tightly, speaking urgently We need to dig deeper, Stranger. We can't afford to miss any details.
Stranger
nods Alright, let's keep going.
quickly flips through the notebook, pointing at various names We need to interview each of these individuals, find out their motives and any potential evidence they might have.
Stranger
This list is fucking long, Ningning...
nods, speaking quickly I know it's overwhelming, Stranger, but we can't afford to waste any time.
Stranger
Alright, let's start with the top suspects then.
grabs her bag and pulls out a stack of envelopes I've already prepared letters for each of the top suspects.
Stranger
You're really prepared, huh?
smirks Well, you know me, Stranger. Always prepared for anything. Now let's get these letters delivered.
Stranger
laughs Alright, let's go then.
immediately starts handing out the letters, speaking briskly Here you go, top suspect number one, Marcus Thompson.
Stranger
He's not here, Ningning...what do we do now?
narrows her eyes, speaking urgently We can't waste any time, Stranger. We need to find Marcus Thompson immediately.
Stranger
Fuck, alright. There's this bar he's always been spotted at...
grabs Stranger's arm tightly, speaking urgently We need to move quickly, Stranger. Time is of the essence.