Gingaza Chapter 1 Episode 15: Declaration of War

Koyomi: (When did I become like this?)

Iroha: Welcome back, you're back late today huh.

Koyomi: The performance date is approaching and our rehearsals are getting jam-packed.

Iroha: You weren't at the potluck?

Iroha: Hikari-chan was streaming it, so I assumed you were together.

Koyomi: I don't have time for dinner parties. Well then, good night, Iroha.

Iroha: Wait, onee-chan.

Koyomi: What is it?

Iroha: ......Are you tired? I think even I can at least listen to you talk about it......

Koyomi: Your concern is enough for me. Please concentrate on yourself.

Iroha: Onee-chan......

Koyomi: (There is no peace of mind for Senju Koyomi even after finishing training. Basic training, memorising scripts, schoolwork.)

Koyomi: (By the time I finished them, it was already midnight. Tomorrow is also an early start, so I should sleep soon.)

Koyomi: (......I can't sleep after all.)

Koyomi: (The more I think I need to sleep, the more awake I become, so that I can't sleep without the help of my medication)

Koyomi: When did I become like this?

Koyomi: There is no such thing as enjoying a play. When did I start to think so?

Koyomi: (Early morning. The cold air forces my eyelids open. Another day begins as I go back and forth between home, school and the rehearsal hall.)

Koyomi: (The running course, the school timetable and the training menu are all just routine work with no change.)

Koyomi: ......practicing and training every day. Why do I keep doing something I don't even enjoy?

Ramona: It's because you still love it, isn't it?

Koyomi: Wolf-san!? Why are you here......?

Ramona: It's a coincidence.

Koyomi: It obviously isn’t!

Koyomi: You’re even imitating a stalker to play at being friends!

Ramona: Listen to me. I'm not here to hit on you today.

Ramona: If I had to make an analogy, it would be...I came here to declare war.

Koyomi: Declare war......!?

Ramona: I have finally realised your suffering. And what only I can do.

Ramona: ......Ahem. I'm a little embarrassed, but listen to me.

Ramona: I, Ramona Wolf, want to be recognised by Koyomi. I want to be recognised by Koyomi as a reliable partner, who goes beyond a business-like relationship.

Koyomi: I already said we're not going to be friends, right?

Ramona: Yeah. So let's follow the Gingaza style. There is no other way to get your approval.

Koyomi: Wolf-san......?

Ramona: I will defeat you. I will become a theatre actor comparable to Senju Koyomi, and I will drag you down from your lonely ace position.

Koyomi: ......!

Ramona: I'm sorry. I couldn't think of any other way to save you from the burden.

Ramona: I can't bear the burden of the Senju family. But I can at least take on the mantle of Gingaza, can't I?

Koyomi: ......You've only been in one play. You have a very big mouth.

Ramona: Ha ha, that's harsh. But......

Ramona: I feel like I'm finally hearing your true feelings.

Ramona: So I hereby declare. I will defeat you. And then, let us walk together.

Koyomi: I, see......

Ramona: Let me hear your reply when you're done on stage.

Ramona: Well, I'll see you in the rehearsal room.

Koyomi: Wolf-san......