German Judge A
I've heard there's been some re-evaluation lately, but...I never expected Eden to apply for our award.

German Judge B
The traces of their heyday as a travelling theatre under Sera Tetra's leadership seem to be gone, though...

German Judge C
How has the troupe changed since the purge incident involving the previous troupe leader? Today we get to see for ourselves.

Hibari
(...It seems judges from other theatre awards are here too.)

Hibari
(In the end, Eden never responded to the World Theatre League. There were opinions in Paris about skipping the judging, but...)

Hibari
(Still, as someone in the theatre world, I can't help being interested. The brilliance of Renjakuno Hatsumi and the talent she's acknowledged.)

Hibari
(This time, it's apparently an original script based on 'Bluebeard'. I wonder what kind of stage she'll show us?)

Business Partner
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us, Fudeshima-san.

Shigure's Father
No, thank you for inviting me. Though I must admit, I never expected to be invited to a performance...

Business Partner
Ordinary business dinners don't seem to lead anywhere, so I thought I'd try a change of pace.

Business Partner
...Does theatrical arts not suit your taste, Fudeshima-san?

Shigure's Father
No, that's not it at all. It's just that I'm not very knowledgeable about theatre...

Business Partner
Then this is the perfect opportunity. Please enjoy it.

Business Partner
This is a troupe I've been paying attention to lately. Here's the theatre guide.

Shigure's Father
That's thoughtful of you...hmm? Eden?

Business Partner
Is something wrong?

Shigure's Father
No, it's just...if my memory serves me correctly...this is the troupe my daughter belongs to.

Business Partner
Is that so!

Business Partner
Now that you mention it, there's a 'Fudeshima' on the cast list...what a remarkable coincidence!

Business Partner
Not only the performance itself, but seeing your daughter's work as well. How exciting.

Shigure's Father
Ah, y-yes...

Shigure
(...It finally happened. The opening day of 'The Blue-Haired Duke's Wife Who Never Returned'...!)

Hatsumi
Are you nervous?

Shigure
...Huh? N-No, not at all...

Hatsumi
Heh heh, you don't have to push yourself. Especially for this performance-it must be even more special for you, right?

Shigure
Yes...

Hatsumi
I already know what you're carrying. But don't let it weigh you down.

Hatsumi
A stage isn't created by one person alone. Everyone is standing behind you.

Nikako
That's right, Shigure-chan!

Nikako
I might not be as reliable as you or Ren-san...but I'll still stand on that stage with you, doing the very best I can!

Iruru
Me too. ...I won't ask what you're dealing with, but...that burden...let me carry a little of it with you.

Shigure
Nikako-senpai...Iruru-san...

Daikoku
...For once, just...trust us. Your fellow actors you've been training with...

Shigure
Daikoku-senpai...

Hatsumi
-Now then, the curtain rises. Are you ready?

Shigure
...Yes! I'm ready!

Hatsumi
That's what I want to hear. Let's make everyone in that audience a captive of Eden.