Light Shining in Paradise (Part 1)

Nikako: (We did it......we did it, Tetra-san......! We......made the best stage......!)

Audience A: Somehow......I saw something amazing......

Audience B: I might not be able to stand up for a while......

Nikako's Friend A: Hey, was it really Nikako who was on stage just now......?

Nikako's Friend B: She seemed like a different person…...but she was cool…...

Foreign Man: ......

Hatsumi: Well done, everyone. Today's performance was definitely the best ever.

Hatsumi: However, performances of 'The Phantom of the Opera' will continue.

Hatsumi: We will continue to create a stage even better than today's!

Everyone: Yes!

Hatsumi: Alright then, let's disband. Don't let yourself get fatigued tomorrow.

Hatsumi: ......This place is supposed to be off-limits to anyone other than those involved.

Foreign Male: Excuse me......I really wanted to talk to you.

Hatsumi: Are you one of those scouts?

Scout: I'm from America. I would like to welcome you to my country.

Scout: The USA is now actively recruiting talent. We are trying to create a new giant theatre company that can compete with Europe and China.

Scoutmaster: Our country needs next generation geniuses like you.

Hatsumi: A next generation genius ......it doesn't feel bad to be called that.

Scoutman: If you join us, we will pay you a huge fee. I also promise you a post after you retire. Not a bad deal, is it?

Scoutmaster: For you, a small theatre company like Eden is nothing but shackles. The place where you can make the most of your immense talent is the perfect stage for you.

Hatsumi: Hmm......then, that giant theatre company, I can move it at my will, can't I?

Scout: What......?

Hatsumi: In a theatre company, my word is absolute. That permission is the minimum requirement to get on board with being scouted.

Scoutmaster: …...Don't be stupid. A theatre company where only one actor controls everything? There can be no such thing.

Hatsumi: There is. It’s this Eden.

Scouter: Wha......!?

Hatsumi: I'm not interested in a theater company that can't even compete with Eden. Now, I’ll have to ask you to leave.

Scoutman: ......Will you regret it someday?

Hatsumi: I have no interest in the distant future. My head is full of thoughts about tomorrow's performance.

Scout: I didn't know you were so arrogant and egotistical......I don't want an actor like you. Now if you'll excuse me.

Hatsumi: ......Whoops. If I was going to send him away anyway, I should have let him praise me a bit more.

Olympus Officer A: Looks like the US scout failed.

Olympus Officer B: Renjakuno Hatsumi is that kind of person. Even we couldn't scout for her.

Olympus Officer B: We shouldn't mess with Eden. Our priority now is to acquire another theatre.

Olympus director A: Yeah, we'll do that......

Audience C: The final performance was great too!

Audience D: I'll have to come back and see the next play!

Tetra: In the end, it was the final performance that I came to......

Tetra: But......I'm glad I came to see it......