Shigure
(The Prometheus Award...it's one of those awards that comes up when people talk about being able to measure a troupe's true value...)

Shigure
(But competing under the same conditions as theatre troupes from other parts of the world...can we really win a prize that easily...?)

Nikako
...Shigure-chan, you look worried?

Shigure
Ah...Nikako-senpai...yeah, honestly I'm a little anxious...

Shigure
(I understand that this is something Hatsumi-san thought through for me, but...with this award, it's not like we got a letter like we did from the World Theatre League...)

Shigure
(I feel like the odds are even lower than when I'm aiming to become a Dai Star during Horoscope Season...)

Nikako
But still, that Ren-san is finally getting motivated about this! And she said we'd aim for other things too if we could...!

Nikako
And I'm sure we still have a chance at becoming Dai Stars, you know!

Daikoku
That's right, just like Nikako says.

Daikoku
Besides, my Lord always sees further ahead than we do...so she must have deep reasons for this. We should trust her.

Daikoku
There's no way she'd abandon you just like that.

Shigure
Daikoku-senpai too...you're right...I guess we won't know until we try, huh?

Shigure
Maybe Eden will pull off winning the award pretty easily, right?

Nikako
Yeah, that's the spirit!

Daikoku
You're starting to sound like your usual cocky self again.

Shigure
Hmph, no need to butt in like that~. But...well, I guess that was decent advice you gave me just now.

Daikoku
Hmph...of course it was. I'm more thoughtful and wise than you, after all.

Shigure
Yes, yes, I know~.

Nikako
Heh heh, you two are back to your usual routine!

Shigure and Daikoku
...

Hatsumi
I've already submitted the application for the award. Once the performance begins, the judges will come from Germany.

Hatsumi
Everyone, don't let your guard down. Show them everything Eden has to offer.

Hatsumi
Let's make that spark of beginning that glows across Europe ours-a spark from paradise.

Hatsumi
Now then, I'd like to hear all of your answers. Does anyone have objections to this decision?

Iruru
...I don't have any objections, but...are you really okay being so confident about this? We don't even know if we'll win the award...

Hatsumi
It's fine. We'll definitely win it. With the way we are now, there's no problem. I'm certain of it.

Iruru
Certain, huh...you're putting a lot of faith in us. I appreciate it, though.

Hatsumi
Of course I am. In this short time, all of you have grown remarkably. You've sensed your comrades' worries, reached out a hand, and supported each other...

Hatsumi
But you're not just a bunch of friends getting along. You've built real trust as actors and as members of this troupe.

Hatsumi
That's why I'm certain. Eden is unshakeable. There's nothing for us to fear now.

Eden Troupe Member A
...Y-Yes, I believe in Eden too! My role is backstage, but...we've built up our own confidence over time!

Eden Troupe Member B
Me too! With Eden the way it is now, I know we'll definitely win!

Iruru
If everyone can go in confident like this, then there's nothing left for me to say.

Hatsumi
I see...thank you.

Hatsumi
Now, about the next production where we'll compete for the Prometheus Award-we'll be doing 'The Blue-Haired Duke's Wife Who Never Returned' as planned!

Hatsumi
And here's the final draft of the script! The broad strokes haven't changed, but I've refined the staging details. Look it over.

Nikako
It's finally complete!? Wow...I'm so excited~!

Iruru
Now we can finally get into serious rehearsals, huh.

Daikoku
A script our Lord crafted with the troupe's very fate hanging in the balance...! No matter what role I get, I'll give it my best performance...!

Shigure
Well, that's obvious, right? This performance means everything to Shigure, after all~.

Shigure
Besides, even if Daikoku-senpai gives a mediocre performance, I'll make it into the best show with my strength~.

Daikoku
What!? We haven't even decided on the roles yet, so what are you...!

Hatsumi
Actually, I've already decided the roles. I'll be announcing them after this.

Shigure and Daikoku
!

Nikako
(Oh no, I'm so nervous...!)

Iruru
(I can't imagine myself as the Blue-Haired Duke...anyway, I'll just do my best to support everyone like I always do.)