Welcome Party
Hikari
Onsen, onsen♪ Hakone, Hakone♪
Xue
Aren’t getting a bit carried away?
Lilja
Onsen, onsen♪
Lilja
Heh heh. Even Xue is looking at the onsen introduction.
Xue
Don't go snooping through other people's smartphones!
Ramona
It reminds me of a school trip. It's the first time we've all gone on a trip together.
Lilja
I'm looking forward to it. It's not every day you get the chance to soak in a hot spring so far away.
Hikari
That's right~♪ Let's have fun today!
Koyomi
...
Ramona
I'm glad Koyomi is joining us. Yes, it's good that everyone involved is here.
Koyomi
I just thought it would be a bit awkward if the lead actor didn't take part. Besides, the higher ups also requested that we try to get as many people to take part as possible.
Ramona
The higher ups did? That's an unusual request...
Koyomi
Well, anyway. On this trip, there are a lot of people taking part, including the director and script writer.
Ramona
That's right... there's the chief and the public relations woman in the back. Is that the executive officer? It looks like there are also some OGs...
Ramona
It's not just people involved, is it? Now that I think about it, it's a pretty large scale trip.
Koyomi
In 'Macbeth', we protected our prestige while slightly distorting tradition. However, there are some important people who don't think that's a good thing.
Koyomi
They probably decided that it's important to look after those people. The reason Gingaza is what it is is because of the history we've all built together.
Ramona
So this is a strategy to avoid unnecessary conflict? To that end, we'll all pretend we shared in the success.
Koyomi
...Who knows? I have no way of knowing.
Ramona
...
Ramona
I thought it was unlike Gingaza to go on a hot spring trip together.
Koyomi
It's unusual, isn't it? But it's nothing to do with us actors. We should just enjoy it without prying too much into things.
Ramona
Yeah, you're right...
Hikari
Wow~! An old inn! It's so atmospheric! We're going to sleep in this room, right?
Lilja
The smell of the tatami mats and wood...it's a bit like the dormitory at Gingaza.
Xue
Hey, why aren't we in our own rooms!? I especially don't like sharing a room with this one.
Hikari
Why!?
Ramona
Hahaha, don't say that. I had it swapped so that all five of us would be in the same room.
Ramona
It's a trip, so it'll be more fun if we're together, you know? Right, Koyomi?
Koyomi
...
Ramona
Koyomi?
Koyomi
Oh, excuse me. I was just replying to a few messages.
Ramona
Even on your day off, you're working? I'm not impressed.
Koyomi
That's not what-
Koyomi
...No, maybe it is.
Ramona
Hm?
Koyomi
To avoid overcrowding, the hot springs are being used at set times, right? We'll be waiting for a little while longer, so let's spend the time in our room.
Lilja
We can’t go in straight away...? What a shame...
Hikari
Hey, there's some sweets and tea over there for us! Let's all have some! Ah, there's also a luxury massage chair!
Xue
I got it! This is a rare opportunity, so I'm going to make the most of the service!
Hikari
What!? But I was the one who found it first! We’re taking turns! Right!?
Lilja
I'm so sleepy...it's so warm...
Ramona
Hey, Lilja. You'll catch a cold if you sleep on the floor.
Lilja
Ramo will warm me up...
Ramona
Good grief, I'll get you a blanket.
Koyomi
You’re all so carefree. Well, it's business as usual though.
Ramona
Yeah. Seeing everyone gathered like this reminds me of when we we practiced at Koyomi's house.
Koyomi
That’s...I had no choice. It's my day off today, I didn't come here because I wanted to.
Ramona
Is that so? Weren't you actually really looking forward to this trip, Koyomi?
Koyomi
If I have time to play like this, I can go to the theatre or practice, or use it for self improvement.
Ramona
I see...it’s true, that's definitely the kind of person you are. But that's why I'm glad you came today.
Koyomi
...I see.
Ramona
What's up?
Claire
Excuse me.
Abigail
Mona? I'm glad I didn't come to the wrong room.
Hikari
Ah, the kouhai!
Xue
Who are you?
Ramona
This is Abby and Claire. They're the kouhai who always come to the workshops. Hikari was a lecturer, so she knows them.
Ramona
What's up, you two?
Abigail
We're having a party in our room later, so I was wondering if you’d like to come. I've brought some board games, so it should be fun.
Claire
If it's not too much trouble...everyone's been asking to see their you.
Ramona
A party? That sounds great! I'll come and see you later.
Abigail
Okay. Make sure you come~
Claire
Well, we're off to the hot springs.
Ramona
See you later.