Shigure
(Elmeria, the Blue-Haired Duke's new bride...the other leading role. I'm absolutely going to get results with this role...!)

Shigure
(If Eden wins the Prometheus Award, then surely Mama and Papa will...)

Nikako
Shigure-chan! Let's both do our best with 'The Blue-Haired Duke's Wife Who Never Returned'!

Shigure
Whoa!?

Shigure
...Nikako-senpai, you seem happy?

Shigure
(The future of Eden is riding on this performance, and Nikako-senpai knows about my situation...)

Shigure
(So I thought she'd be feeling more pressure, but she seems pretty okay...not that I was worried or anything.)

Nikako
Because we get to play the lead in such an interesting script! Right now I'm so happy, I just want to get on stage and act!

Nikako
Oh, of course I understand it's an important performance...but that's exactly why I think it's not good to get too stiff about it.

Shigure
Yeah yeah, I get it. It's not like I'm faulting you or anything. I just thought, well, Nikako-senpai is still being her usual self, that's all.

Nikako
Ha ha...sorry about that? I'm serious about it, though...!

Shigure
That's what I'm saying-I get that. I don't think it's bad. ...If anything, I'm kind of envious.

Nikako
Huh? R-Really? When you compliment me like that, I get all embarrassed!

Shigure
Ugh, why did I say that...now I'm the one who's embarrassed, Nikako-senpai. You're too straightforward for me to handle...

Daikoku
Hmph, you're as stubborn as always, brat.

Daikoku
You've been chosen as one of the dual leads for this important performance with the Prometheus Award on the line. If you're nervous, just say so honestly.

Shigure
And what about you, Daikoku-senpai? Are you maybe worried about Shigure? You've been awfully nosy lately. Have you had a change of heart?

Daikoku
It's not like that...! I was just thinking that even a brat like you would cause my Lord trouble if you disappeared, so I was paying attention!

Daikoku
More importantly, be grateful for my Lord's wonderful script. Thanks to it, you got chosen for such a major role as Elmeria.

Shigure
I don't need you to tell me that, Daikoku-senpai. I'm already grateful. Well, I won the role through my own abilities anyway.

Daikoku
...I'll let you say whatever you want this time. I got a role that suits me too, after all...heh heh.

Hatsumi
Starting tomorrow, we'll begin full rehearsals. Everyone, make sure you read through the script carefully.

Nikako and Shigure
Yes!

Shigure
(Starting today, we're doing full rehearsals...)

Shigure
(If I pull off this Elmeria role and Eden wins the Prometheus Award, then surely Mama and Papa will agree to let me keep acting...!)

Shigure
(I'm definitely going to win this...! My future...!)

Shigure
"What a luxurious feast this is...did you prepare all of this yourself, Blue-Haired Duke?"

Nikako
"Of course, Elmeria. It was hard work, but your smile alone was worth it to my heart."

Shigure
"...The you standing before me now, doesn't seem like the Blue-Haired Duke that people speak of."

Nikako
"I won't ask what rumours you've heard, but tonight, look at the real me, not the rumours..."

Iruru
Okay, stop there. Let's take a break for now.

Nikako
How was our performance? Irurun? Da-chan?

Iruru
Well...about Nikako's Blue-Haired Duke...since you're trying to really win Elmeria over here, maybe you could be a bit more gentlemanly?

Daikoku
I agree with that...also, with Elmeria's acting, I want to see more of a sense that she's being charmed by the Blue-Haired Duke.

Daikoku
Right now Elmeria just looks like a villainess...

Shigure
What!? Who are you calling a villainess?

Iruru
Hey, Shigure. You should accept objective criticism honestly. Besides, I agree with what Daikoku's saying.

Iruru
I think the movements need more grace and refinement. As the lead, if you're going to express Elmeria's charm, this is probably essential.

Shigure
Ugh...I'll be careful...

Hatsumi
(Hmm...they're already watching each other's performances without me having to direct them. I was wondering if I should step in, but that was unnecessary worry.)

Hatsumi
(Now I need to meet with the art department staff...for this production, I want to pay attention to every detail, even if it means investing a larger budget.)

Hatsumi
(This performance is truly an all out effort for Eden. Everyone's counting on it.)