Iruru
"I guarantee it"...huh. I might've promised a bit too easily...

Iruru
(But...this might be good timing.)

Iruru
(Let Hatsumi do the script and direction however she wants. We don't interfere, just keep following Hatsumi's vision...)

Iruru
(I don't think that was wrong. But...that's all we've ever done.)

Iruru
(We've just been relying on Hatsumi to do everything...)

Iruru
(And this is the result... I don't even know what to do for Hatsumi when she's troubled...)

Iruru
(This has to change. For Eden's sake...and for Hatsumi's too...)

Iruru
But...what should I do...

Nikako
What are you talking about?

Iruru
Waaah!? N-Nikako!? When did you...

Nikako
I've been behind you the whole time. You didn't notice at all!

Iruru
Sorry...I was just thinking about something.

Iruru
What's up?

Nikako
Tetra-san asked me to tell you. We're finishing for today, so she asked me to call you.

Iruru
I see. Oh, what about Shigure? Did she go back to the rehearsal room properly?

Nikako
Yes! As soon as she got back, she apologised to Da-chan. Said "Sorry for making you angry for nothing~"

Iruru
That's not going to start another fight, is it...

Nikako
It was fine! Da-chan held herself back really well!

Nikako
I think Da-chan was worried about Shigure-chan too.

Nikako
She also said sorry for causing you trouble.

Iruru
She didn't need to worry about that~. I'm just sticking my nose in things on my own.

Nikako
...That's not true!

Iruru
Huh?

Nikako
I've been watching all along. How Irurun has been working hard for everyone in Eden...

Nikako
So don't be so modest. Irurun is really amazing.

Iruru
Nikako...

Nikako
Oh right. Is there anything I can do?

Nikako
I might not be much help, but...

Nikako
I want to work hard for Irurun!

Iruru
W-well, when you put it like that~...

Iruru
...Ah.

Nikako
Did you think of something!? Tell me anything!

Iruru
It's not really a request, more like asking for advice... What do you think we should do about Hatsumi?

Nikako
Ren-san...?

Iruru
I can tell she's worried about something. But I'm not sure if I should pry...

Iruru
I'm afraid I might make her worry more, or make her angry...

Nikako
Irurun...there's only one thing to do in this situation.

Iruru
And that is...?

Nikako
Sit down face to face and talk it out properly!

Iruru
Oh, the classic approach...

Nikako
Well, what else is there?

Nikako
You can't understand what someone's thinking without talking to them! So what you should do is obvious!

Iruru
That's so straightforward, I can't argue...

Iruru
Can't understand without talking, huh... That's true...

Iruru
(At the very least...I want to properly understand why she likes tragedy. Not just dismiss her as a strange person...)

Iruru
...Thanks, Nikako. I've finally made up my mind.

Iruru
I'm going to see Hatsumi. That's where I'll start.

Nikako
Alright!

Iruru
(I want to create an ideal stage with Hatsumi. That's my honest feeling...)

Iruru
(I should properly tell her that too.)

Iruru
...Alright! Just you wait, Hatsumi!

Hatsumi
Whenever something happens, I end up coming to see you. I'm a surprisingly weak person...

Hatsumi
...It's alright. I'll definitely make the next one a good performance too.

Hatsumi
I'll definitely create something that will make you happy.

Hatsumi
That's all I wanted to say.

Hatsumi
Well then...see you, Futaba.

Iruru
...Huh? Hatsumi's house should be around here~...

Iruru
I've been to her family shop many times, but it's my first time visiting her house~...

Hatsumi
Hm...?

Iruru
Ah! Found you~!

Iruru
Sorry for intruding~

Hatsumi
Make yourself comfortable.

Iruru
Hmm~...so this is what Hatsumi's room looks like.

Hatsumi
Anyway, what's going on? It's not like you to visit without contacting me first.

Iruru
I felt like momentum was important for this sort of thing.

Hatsumi
Hm?

Iruru
We're playing husband and wife, right? So I thought I should help my husband.

Hatsumi
What do you mean?

Iruru
...You're struggling with writing the script, aren't you? If I can be of any help, let me.

Hatsumi
...Why do you think that?

Iruru
It's obvious looking at you now. We've known each other for years.

Hatsumi
...So I couldn't even keep up appearances. Really...how pathetic of me.

Iruru
I think it's much better than trying to handle everything alone.

Hatsumi
......

Iruru
Well, I don't expect an immediate answer. Just think about it.

Hatsumi
...Alright. Is that all?

Iruru
Well, yes and no...

Iruru
(Wait, I can't end the conversation here! I came to learn more about Hatsumi...)

Iruru
(S-something that could spark a conversation...)

Iruru
(Hm...? That photo displayed so carefully...who could it be?)

Iruru
(I've never seen this person...she looks a bit like Hatsumi...)

Hatsumi
Is something wrong?

Iruru
Ah, well...

Iruru
(This is exactly the kind of thing I shouldn't be afraid to ask about.)

Iruru
I was just curious about that photo.

Hatsumi
...!

Iruru
It's displayed so carefully, I wondered if it might be someone important to you. Maybe family or-

Hatsumi
It's none of your business.

Iruru
Huh...?

Hatsumi
There's no point talking about it. This conversation is over.

Iruru
Um, okay...

Iruru
(Hold on, what's with that obvious 'don't touch this topic' attitude...)

Iruru
(Is it someone she really doesn't want to talk about? Or is it just me she doesn't want to know...?)

Iruru
(This feels...uncomfortable...)

Hatsumi
What's wrong? You suddenly look scared...

Iruru
Not really...I think this is just my normal face.

Hatsumi
...If we're done talking, you should go now.

Hatsumi
...I'll think about your offer too.

Hatsumi
But, for now...

Iruru
I understand. I don't want to be a bother either.

Hatsumi
...That helps.

Hatsumi
I'll drive you home. I'll get the car, so wait a bit.

Iruru
Yeah...thanks.

Iruru
(I feel like she dodged the question about the photo.)

Iruru
(So she runs away when someone tries to get closer, huh.)

Iruru
(And she was the one talking about understanding each other better...)

Iruru
(Looks like I'll just have to be patient.)