Hatsumi
Well...I've said everything I wanted to say. Shall we head back?

Nikako
Before that! I want to properly greet Futaba-chan!

Daikoku
That's right...I can't be disrespectful to my Lord's sister...

Shigure
W-well...leaving in silence wouldn't be right.

Iruru
Since we've been introduced to her. It'd be nice to say a few words~

Hatsumi
Alright...that would surely make Futaba happy too.

Nikako
Then I'll go first!

Nikako
(Futaba-chan...my name is Toneri Nikako. Thanks to Ren-san...I mean, Hatsumi-san, I was able to become an actor.)

Nikako
(I've had many wonderful experiences on stage. I'll keep doing my best by Hatsumi-san's side from now on...so please cheer me on.)

Nikako
Next, Da-chan?

Daikoku
Yes...

Daikoku
(My name is Karasumori Daikoku... Your elder sister...Hatsumi-san, is my benefactor who saved me...)

Daikoku
(I've decided to devote myself to repaying that debt forever...so please don't worry...)

Daikoku
Phew...I managed a proper greeting...

Shigure
......

Iruru
Shigure, go ahead and give your greetings.

Shigure
I-I know...

Shigure
(I'm Fudeshima Shigure...I'm working hard to become a Dai Star in Eden...)

Shigure
(I've always looked up to Hatsumi-san. Please watch over me. I'll definitely catch up to her someday...!)

Shigure
I properly greeted her.

Iruru
Good. Then I'll be the last.

Iruru
(Nice to meet you. I'm Yorozu Iruru. I'm an actor in Eden with your sister.)

Iruru
(Being with Hatsumi can be challenging sometimes...but standing on stage with her is truly enjoyable.)

Iruru
(I think I'm a fan of hers too.)

Iruru
(I wonder if you felt the same way.)

Iruru
(From now on, I'll continue creating the best theatre that Hatsumi wants, together with her.)

Iruru
(So...please come and watch us at Eden Hall. We'll be waiting for you anytime.)

Iruru
Right, I've said what I wanted to.

Hatsumi
...Thank you, everyone.

Iruru
No need for thanks. We're the ones who asked to greet her.

Hatsumi
Even so. As Futaba's sister, let me express my gratitude.

Hatsumi
(I've been reminded once again. That I have wonderful comrades...)

Hatsumi
(Futaba...you'd think so too, wouldn't you?)

Hatsumi
Jocasta...my wife and mother...please...please don't leave me...!

Hatsumi
How...how can I atone for this sin...! How can I live without you...!

Iruru
Oedipus..that itself is your atonement... You must bear the pain...the suffering, and carry this sin with you...

Hatsumi
Then I'll die with you! Let that be my penance!

Iruru
I absolutely forbid that...you must continue to live...

Hatsumi
Is that also because of my sin...?

Iruru
No...this is my wish...I simply want you to live...

Iruru
Goodbye, Oedipus...my beloved... No matter how painful it is, please don't stop living...

Hatsumi
Jocasta...JOCASTA!!

Nikako
Uuu...uuuu~...

Daikoku
N-Nikkachi...are you crying...?

Nikako
Because this scene...is truly sad... Their love for each other comes across so strongly...

Tetra
That's right...you can feel human warmth within the pain and sorrow. This is the essence of Hatsumi's tragedy.

Tetra
That Hatsumi, she's perfected both the script and the acting. There's nothing to worry about for the actual performance.

Shigure
......

Tetra
...Are you satisfied too, Shigure?

Shigure
...Hmph! I'm not nasty enough to complain about this.

Tetra
Fufu, I see.

Hatsumi
...With this, the final rehearsal is complete. From tomorrow, it's the real thing.

Hatsumi
I believe you'll all show me your best performances.

Iruru/Nikako/Shigure/Daikoku
Yes!

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Pub: 29 Apr 2025 09:31 UTC
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