Cor Scorpii (Part 1)

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Gingaza's performance of ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’.

Senju Koyomi played the role of Campanella, who sacrifices himself to save Giovanni.

The foundation of her performance was her own situation.

Former Troupe Member A: I believe Gingaza will live up to expectations. Can you do it?

-Self-sacrifice to save someone is ‘true happiness’, Campanella replied.

That is why, in order to preserve tradition, she took on the heavy responsibility and pushed through her illness to take the stage.

And then.

-Night on the Galactic Railroad" ended with great success.

Finishing the curtain call to thunderous applause.

That was the only goal Senju Koyomi had in mind as she continued to stand on stage.

She had never even questioned the burden of responsibility or fatigue.

If it's for the sake of Gingaza and the family name.

MC: Next, I would like to introduce......this is a lively picture, isn't it? Are the people in the picture Wang-san’s family?

Xue: That’s right. The one with the dozy face is my big brother, and the rest are my younger brothers and sisters. They are supporting my activities back in Guizhou.

MC: Among your family members, I hear that your brother is particularly enthusiastic in his support.

Xue: He is so enthusiastic that I’m in trouble. The other day he was handing out handmade promotional flyers. Look. They used a picture of me when I was five years old. Without permission.

Xue: He said, ‘We took into account the rights of Gingaza!’ he said. I would like to ask you to get my permission first. Besides, why a 5 year old, am I a child actor!?

MC: That is an interesting brother!

Koyomi: Sounds like you have a good report, Xue-san.

Xue: Really, there is no shortage of episodes. Something happens every day in my family.

Koyomi: Family.......

Koyomi: ......I wonder if my acting has given my family more prestige?

Koyomi: ......Iroha-san, is it? What are you doing at this time of night?

Iroha: Nee-san, um......I heard that you are off duty right now. Er......if you're still awake, may I come in......?

Koyomi: I have no reason to refuse my sister's request. Please come in.

Iroha: ......I-I’m coming in............?

Koyomi: Iroha-san?

Iroha: U-Um.......

Iroha: ......I apologize in advance. I'm sorry, Nee-san.

Iroha: I'm......trying to make Nee-san an accomplice!

Koyomi: Huh, accomplice......? Is that a line from a manga or something?

Iroha: Phew............okay.

Iroha: Please look! Here is a deadly sin to be savored in the middle of the night!

Koyomi: This is....... nerikiri, isn't it......?

Iroha: Yes, it's Chef Hayashi's new creation. It's not just a snack.......I had a chance to taste it and it was very delicious!

Iroha: I was given a share of the food, so I didn't want to eat it alone. ......I was wondering if you would like to join me and be my accomplice.......

Koyomi: It’s shaped like a small bird...maybe a wagtail.

Koyomi: It's a very careful and delicate work, as expected of Hayashi-san. And it's lovely......

Iroha: So, Onee-chan is also an accomplice......if you would like to join me. I was wondering if you would like to...... join me......

Iroha: Ah, that’s it! After all, sweets in the middle of the night are guilty!

Iroha: I wish I could have your time again this time…...

Koyomi: Heh heh, I was just a little hungry. Besides, it's a great sin that you can't bear alone.

Iroha: I'm glad to hear that....... I was wondering what I would do if I had to eat alone......

Koyomi: Don't worry about it. I'll brew you some tea to go with the Japanese sweets.

Iroha: No, I’ll do it. Nee-san, please rest.

Iroha: If there's anything else you need, please let me know!

Koyomi: ......I see.

Koyomi: So, Iroha-san? Would you please listen?

Iroha: Yes. What is it, Nee-san?

Koyomi: It's not nice to be worried too much. It's as if you don't trust me.

Iroha: Ah, waah!? I'm sorry! I didn't have that intention in the slightest, but…...!

Koyomi: I'm not the kind of older sister who makes her younger sister worry. Now, please wait a moment. I'll get you some tea......

Iroha: I'll bring the tea with me!

Iroha: Is this also no good......?

Koyomi: Iroha-san is a worrier, isn't she?

Iroha: Haah, even though it's so delicately crafted, it still tastes delicious…...

Iroha: Even after I finished eating it, it still lingers in my heart. Chef Hayashi is indeed a great chef, thank you for the food.

Koyomi: Yes, I should thank them. It had a nice flavor with a subtle yuzu taste that complemented the sweetness.

Iroha: The other day, I brought some for everyone at Denki as a souvenir. That was amazing too! I have a photo…...look this!

Iroha: At first glance, they look like ordinary flower sweets, but in fact, they were all used as character motifs in the original story. So I recreated the cover art with Mito-chan and the others.......

Iroha: -I'm sorry. I was about to speak passionately!

Koyomi: .............

Iroha: I-I'm sorry, I'm the only one who was excited......

Iroha: Ah, speaking of excitement, actually…...everyone from Denki went to see it. Nee-san’s ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’.

Iroha: ......U-Um....... Actually, that's all I wanted to tell you.......

Koyomi: How was it?

Iroha: Eh......?

Koyomi: It's a rare opportunity to give feedback directly to the actors. I would be very encouraged if you could give me your honest opinion.

Iroha: Nee-san......!

Iroha: After seeing the show with Denki, I went to the show solo with the ticket Nee-san gave me! I still couldn't get over my excitement, and I found myself watching the show with a repeat ticket.

Koyomi: I'm glad you liked it.

Iroha: I love it, there are scenes that make me emotional no matter how many times I watch!

Iroha: Onee-chan......the moment when Campanella realizes his fate…...

Koyomi: That moment? It's a battle of impressions that makes you want to see what happens next, isn't it?

Iroha: Um......I'll stop. When you're tired from a performance I ended up bombarding you with a flood of words all at once…...

Koyomi: I can feel Iroha-san's concern.

Koyomi: But…...it's written on your face that you're dying to talk to me, right?

Iroha: Ehehe...... Onee-chan can see through everything, can't she?

Koyomi: Heh heh. If there's something on your mind, feel free to say it. No matter what anyone says, Senju Koyomi is Senju Koyomi. I'm just going to do my act.

Iroha: In that case.......

Iroha: ......It doesn't matter how passionate I am about it, right?

Koyomi: Yeah, go ahead. As you wish.

Iroha: Well then, even though I'm being presumptuous…...ahem.

Koyomi: Heh heh. I'm looking forward to it.