Direction Chief
Do you understand how much you're dragging Senju down?

Koyomi
...Sensei. Regarding that exchange just now, I think my timing for stepping in was also off.

Direction Chief
Of course it would be with your co-star in this state!! ...Yonaguni, you can leave for today. With you like this, there's no point.

Hikari
(Because I made a mistake, even Koyomi-san got scolded...even though she covered for me, I...)

Hikari
Haah...

Xue
...Looks like sensei's instruction really got to you.

Hikari
Xue...yeah, that's part of it, but...it's not that the strictness is hard. It's just that the current atmosphere feels suffocating.

Xue
It's just...gone back to what Gingaza was like before Germany came, that's all.

Hikari
Lilja-san said that too. I used to think that was normal, but it might be strange...right now it's really...painful.

Xue
Looks like you've been won over by meddling Germany. You and everyone else.

Hikari
Xue is amazing. You've stayed the same the whole time.

Xue
That's not something to praise. ...That's why I'm still a supporting role as always.

Hikari
N-No, I didn't mean it like that! What I wanted to say was that your conviction has never wavered...!

Xue
Of course. I'm here to become a star who can earn more than anyone else.

Hikari
A star...huh. I'm sure everyone's aiming for it, to become a Dai Star. And even beyond that, a World Dai Star.

Xue
"I'm a Gingaza actor, not here to become a stage prop."

Hikari
Huh...?

Xue
...Those are words said by a troupe member who didn't get a role. I understand how they felt, but complaining doesn't accomplish anything.

Xue
They weren't chosen simply because they lacked ability.

Hikari
That's pretty harsh. But that's Gingaza...right?

Xue
Exactly. Looks like you finally remembered, Hikari.

Xue
So...the reason I can't be the lead is because I lack ability too.

Hikari
That's, well...there are roles and timing and stuff...!

Xue
But you were chosen. For a role that stands alongside the lead. Standing alongside Koyomi-san-as Ushiwakamaru in 'Benkei on the Bridge'.

Xue
You won this through your own ability. Why don't you have more confidence?

Hikari
I can't be confident like you, Xue...even now, I'm dragging Koyomi-san down...

Xue
Whether you can make the role your own is up to you, but...if you're struggling, I'll at least listen.

Hikari
...Thanks, Xue.

Xue
Well then, I'm going back to my room. See you.

Hikari
Yeah, see you!

Hikari
(When I was chosen for the role of Ushiwakamaru, I was happy too...and I wanted to perform well without causing trouble for everyone, but...)

Hikari
(Right now my ability isn't keeping up at all...even though they chose me...)

Hikari
Thanks to everyone who came to watch my walking stream, and for all the comments today~!

Hikari
Like I mentioned earlier, I have an important performance coming up soon. So the streams will be on break for a while, but...

Hikari
But during that time, I'll work really hard at rehearsals! Everyone look forward to when the performance starts!

Hikari
And of course, the day the streams restart too! Well then, see you all later~!

Hikari
...Phew.

Hikari
(I have to work hard at rehearsals, right...so I don't drag Koyomi-san down. To live up to sensei's evaluation too.)

Hikari
(Most of all, to create the best stage with Xue and everyone. ...But can I really do it in Gingaza as it is now...?)

Hikari
(Everyone's on edge, rehearsals are getting stricter and stricter...ah, no good! My head's getting all jumbled...!)

Hikari and Hibari
Whoa!?/Kyah!?

Hibari
...Ow ow ow...

Hikari
I-I'm sorry! Are you okay!? Are you hurt anywhere!?

Hibari
No, I'm the one who-oh? You...could you be...?

Hikari
...?