Good Change

Ramona
Well then, that's all for today's workshop. Thanks for your hard work, everyone.

Gingaza Members
Thank you!

Claire
Thank you for your hard work, Ramona-sensei. It was a great success today too.

Ramona
Hey, hey, don't call me Sensei. I'm a little worried that the increase in participants is attracting a bit too much attention.

Abigail
You're an actor, but you're the type who worries about what other people think?

Ramona
That's not it. I just think it's not good to stand out unnecessarily. There are many ideas in places where many people gather.

Claire
Ah...some people don't approve of this workshop.

Abigail
But you know, it's really taking root, don't you think? All the new people are looking forward to it, wondering who the lecturer will be this time.

Ramona
Thanks to you guys spreading the word. I'm grateful.

Abigail
No, what do you mean, "thank you" from the sensei? That's what we should be saying to you.

Ramona
Ha ha, that’s true.

Claire
What are you talking about? You spoke up during Macbeth, thinking of the newcomers, didn't you?

Abigail
That's right.

Claire
We were all a little worried. It's us who should be thanking you.

Ramona
I did it all because I wanted to. I couldn't persuade anyone. It was Koyomi who led us all, after all...so don't thank me.

Ramona
Well then, you guys should go home soon. I'll go back after I do a bit of practice by myself.

Claire
Okay, then.

Abigail
See you later~.

Ramona
...

Ramona
That'll do..

Ramona
(It would be better for them if we kept our distance in private.)

Ramona
(I acted on my own initiative and instigated this. If I give the impression that I did, then if I am blamed, it will be my own responsibility.)

Ramona
...I won't let anyone else be blamed and hurt because of my selfishness again...

Host
Well, this week's "Theater Review" has begun. Today's theater company is Gingaza!

Critic
They're here. Speaking of Gingaza, they're a theatre company that's been attracting a lot of attention recently.

Host
Did you all see their production of "Macbeth", which was also featured in the Saint-Claud guide? Then let's get talking.

Hikari
Hmmm...I see. That's right...

Xue
You were in it too, right? What are you acting like an outsider for?

Hikari
Hehehe... With all this attention, it feels like it's not about us.

Xue
Hmph, that's how good it was. If we get a bonus, it'll be a big success. A pay rise would be good too.

Ramona
Yeah, I'd say it was a huge success for the show. I'm surprised that even after the performances have died down, we're still being talked about like this...

Xue
But it looks like Lady Macbeth herself isn't interested.

Lilja
yawn

Ramona
Of course Lilja was important, but the reason for this evaluation thanks to everyone doing what they had to do.

Xue
That's right. So when are we getting our paycheque?

Hikari
Xue... You've been saying that a lot recently.

Xue
It's not like we're doing this as a hobby, that's obvious, right? The bonus payment date hasn't even been announced.

Ramona
Everyone must have been thinking, worrying, and choosing their path more than usual. No matter how enthusiastic you are, it's undoubtedly taken a lot of effort.

Hikari
That's true. Ramo-san also did her best! First place!

Ramona
Me? Ha ha, that was Koyomi.

Xue
Well, you were the one who was visibly struggling the most.

Ramona
That hurts to hear. I was talking big, but in the end I couldn't do anything.

Hikari
But I could tell you wanted to do something about it. That's why Koyomi-san spoke to everyone like that, right?

Ramona
...I wonder if that's true.

Gingaza Member A
Hey hey, did you see it!? The notice that was just put up on the notice board!

Ramona
Huh?

Xue
You’re so noisy, what's the notice about?

Gingaza Member B
It's a 'reward party'! They're taking the people involved in Macbeth on a hot spring trip!

Ramona
A hot spring?

Hikari
A trip!?