Nikako
Haah~... Today's rehearsal was so exhausting... Even though it was just a script reading...

Shigure
Could you pull yourself together? When an unnecessarily energetic senpai like you is worn out, it makes me feel drained too.

Nikako
Ugh~...sorry~...

Daikoku
"Oedipus Rex" is a heavy and serious story... Nikkachi might be affected by it...

Nikako
Ah~, I'm so pathetic! I need to be able to perform any play without being affected...

Iruru
Being emotionally expressive is one of your strengths, Nikako~. But maybe you should learn to control it a bit better.

Nikako
Yes...

Hatsumi
Iruru is right. Full scale rehearsals will begin tomorrow. I can't have you staying in this condition.

Nikako
Yes! I'll definitely do something about it! I want to meet Ren-san's expectations!

Daikoku
As expected of Nikkachi...! You're properly receiving my Lord's feelings...!

Shigure
As long as you get it together, I don't care how.

Iruru
You heard that. Since the actors are putting in so much effort, you need to work hard too, Hatsumi~

Hatsumi
What are you saying now? That's obvious, isn't it?

Iruru
Then I'd like you to finish the script soon.

Hatsumi
Ugh...you hit me where it hurts...

Hatsumi
As my wife and mother Jocasta, I wish you'd be gentler.

Iruru
Hey, stop being so clingy, it's suffocating! That's only on stage~!

Hatsumi
Don't you think we should change our daily interactions to get into our roles?

Iruru
Even so, there should be limits!

Hatsumi
Don't be so cold. I want you to take better care of me so we can understand each other more.

Iruru
I think I'm taking plenty enough care of you already~

Hatsumi
That's not enough. We're husband and wife, and parent and child. We can never have enough physical contact.

Iruru
Ah~, fine! Fine! I'll go along with it, so please don't get any closer~!

Daikoku
Grrrr...my Lord, looking so happy...! I'm so jealous of Iruru-san...!

Nikako
Ren-san is acting like a spoiled child today.

Shigure
Really? I feel like she's always like this.

Daikoku
Hmph...! As expected, kids don't see anything... My Lord is already immersed in the role...!

Shigure
Huh?

Daikoku
Oedipus, who eventually loses all the comfort he sought... She's trying to become that kind of person...!

Daikoku
Such passion...!

Daikoku
I need to be able to immerse myself in my role that much too...!

Shigure
Haha! Then why don't you actually raise sheep? You might be able to grasp the character's feelings!

Daikoku
Wha...where am I supposed to find sheep...!?

Shigure
I don't know. Maybe go to a farm?

Daikoku
You...!

Nikako
Wah...both of you, calm down...!

Iruru
Shigure and Daikoku are the same as always in this regard~

Nikako
They were such a good combo in "The Demon's Friend"...

Hatsumi
Leave them be. Those two are managing fine as they are.

Nikako
Is that so...?

Iruru
I'll stop them properly if things look really bad. Don't worry too much, Nikako.

Nikako
Ugh...human relationships are difficult...

Hatsumi
Fufu, struggle with it all you want. It's important for your growth as an actor.

Iruru
Yes, yes. I agree with that.

Hatsumi
We're in sync. You truly are perfect for the role of my wife and mother.

Iruru
That was just a general opinion~...

Hatsumi
Hmm...then shall we deepen our relationship? For our growth as actors.

Iruru
Excuse me...?

Iruru
...So you're just giving me a ride in your car.

Hatsumi
Fufu, were you expecting something?

Iruru
You said we'd deepen our relationship. I thought maybe you were going to treat me to something delicious.

Hatsumi
That's a good idea too. Shall we go now?

Iruru
Let's not. It would feel like I'm making you treat me, which is uncomfortable.

Hatsumi
Hmm...then what should we do...

Iruru
Just talking normally like this is fine~. It's much better than you being awkwardly considerate.

Hatsumi
Then I'll answer any question. As a husband, I want to have fewer secrets.

Iruru
Hmm~...something I want to ask~...

Iruru
Ah...

Hatsumi
Did you think of something?

Iruru
Hatsumi, why do you like "tragedy" in the first place?

Hatsumi
Hm...?

Iruru
I realised I've never asked. Since we're playing husband and wife, I should understand your preferences at least.

Hatsumi
I didn't expect to hear that from you. I'm quite surprised.

Iruru
Ah~, yes yes. Let's skip that part.

Hatsumi
But...why do I like "tragedy"...? I wonder...?

Iruru
It doesn't help when you return the question...

Hatsumi
Sorry. I hadn't really thought about it, so I just...

Hatsumi
Because it's the best material for expressing humanity...?

Hatsumi
No, I can't say that definitively...

Iruru
(This is unusual...Hatsumi being so hesitant...)

Hatsumi
..."Thirst".

Iruru
Huh?

Hatsumi
Because I think it quenches my "thirst" the most...perhaps.

Iruru
That's your reason for liking "tragedy"?

Hatsumi
Yes. That feels most right.

Iruru
...Hatsumi, you really are peculiar.

Hatsumi
...Perhaps so.

Iruru
Well, I'll remember it properly. It's my husband's important preference.

Hatsumi
I appreciate that.

Iruru
("Thirst," huh...)