Daikoku
M-make a request...to my Lord...!?

Tetra
Yeah, I don't think you'll get struck by lightning for that much. It's fair compensation, really.

Daikoku
B-but...something like that... It would be too presumptuous...

Tetra
I don't think she'd mind? ...Oh, speak of the devil.

Hatsumi
I saw someone in the lobby so I came over...and ran into an unexpected pair.

Daikoku
M-my Lord!?

Hatsumi
I heard the word "rumour." Were you talking about me?

Daikoku
No...that's, um...

Tetra
You're too self conscious. I just mentioned you in passing.

Hatsumi
So you were talking about me after all.

Tetra
Yes, yes. Let's leave it at that.

Tetra
Since an unnecessary person has joined us, I guess we're done for today.

Hatsumi
Don't mind me, feel free to continue your conversation?

Tetra
We're the ones who mind.

Tetra
Daikoku. Let me hear your story in detail next time.

Daikoku
Y-yes...

Tetra
This is a good opportunity. Try being a little selfish, like I just said.

Daikoku
E-Ehhh...!?

Tetra
Well then, good night. Don't stay too late.

Hatsumi
You're the one who kept Daikoku here until this hour. What a free spirit.

Hatsumi
By the way...what were you talking about with Tetra-san? You weren't just gossiping about me, were you?

Daikoku
Um...we were talking about "Salome"... She asked if I was still tired...

Hatsumi
I see... So Tetra-san wanted to check on you too.

Hatsumi
Then I should properly tell you my thoughts as well.

Daikoku
W-what would those be...?

Hatsumi
Words to praise your performance in "Salome," of course.

Hatsumi
I'm grateful that you not only played your original role as Herodias well, but also properly performed as Salome while Iruru was absent.

Daikoku
N-no...! Your words are too kind...!

Hatsumi
You accomplished something impressive. I'd like to give you a reward.

Daikoku
A reward...

Tetra
This is a good opportunity. Try being a little selfish, like I just said.

Daikoku
Then...I'd like you to pet my head...

Hatsumi
Oh...?

Daikoku
N-no, please forget it! Something like that would be too presumptuous-

Hatsumi
Like this?

Daikoku
Haah!? M-my Lord's hand is...petting my head...!?

Hatsumi
How is it? Does it hurt?

Daikoku
My Lord's petting technique...is exquisite...! Ah...what a sweet and blissful moment...!

Hatsumi
But is this really enough as a reward?

Daikoku
O-of course!

Daikoku
Besides, the lead role in "Salome" belonged to Iruru-san... As her substitute, I couldn't possibly accept any greater reward.

Hatsumi
I see...

Hatsumi
...You didn't hate it?

Daikoku
Huh...?

Hatsumi
The leading role you had been performing was taken away from you at the end.

Hatsumi
Didn't you feel frustrated?

Daikoku
.........

Hatsumi
It was none other than I who assigned you such a role. If there's anything you want to say-

Daikoku
...I did feel envious of Iruru-san. But truly, that's all it was.

Daikoku
Because I too wanted to see Iruru-san shine on stage.

Hatsumi
Daikoku...

Daikoku
My Lord showed me that sight properly. I'm sincerely grateful that you returned the lead role to Iruru-san.

Daikoku
Besides, I exist to follow my Lord. It's inconceivable for me to object to your orders.

Hatsumi
...When shown such loyalty, I must return it with proper gratitude.

Hatsumi
At the very least, just petting your head isn't enough, right?

Hatsumi
Perhaps I should embrace you with all my might.

Daikoku
E-e-embrace me!?

Hatsumi
Of course, if you have other requests, tell me. I want to give you what you desire.

Daikoku
W-when you put it so directly... I'm somewhat at a loss...

Daikoku
(Tetra-san...being selfish really is difficult...)