Hatsumi
Good morning, Futaba. It's been since I brought them here before the stage performance.

Hatsumi
That 'Oedipus Rex' I told you about went well.

Hatsumi
It was well received by the audience, and despite being a different kind of tragedy from 'The Demon's Friend,' we were able to move many hearts.

Hatsumi
Oh right, remember those four people I brought before? They're interested in you.

Hatsumi
I'm thinking of showing them your photos next time. What do you think?

Hatsumi
Hehe, knowing you, you'd probably go show them yourself. You'd probably get excited talking about theatre and such.

Hatsumi
(...I haven't been back home lately except for the after party. I should show my face to dad and mum today.)

Hatsumi
I'll come again, Futaba.

Hatsumi's Father
Ah, sorry about that. We're in the middle of prep right now, so if you could come back later...Hatsumi!

Hatsumi
I'm home, Dad. It's been since I came for the stage after party.

Hatsumi's Mother
What's wrong, dear? Oh my, Hatsumi. Aren't the people from your stage with you today?

Hatsumi
Ah, well...I didn't come for an after party today.

Hatsumi's Father
I see...well, standing there won't do any good. Come up. I can't attend to you until prep is finished though...

Hatsumi
Yeah, that's fine. Sorry for taking up your time.

Hatsumi
This is...tuna sashimi, and a simmered dish. And even sake.

Hatsumi
You were in the middle of prep, weren't you? You didn't need to go to such trouble.

Hatsumi's Father
It's just on the side. Besides, my daughter came home. I should at least serve dinner, right?

Hatsumi's Mother
Dear, you say "on the side," but you were really enthusiastic about making it.

Hatsumi's Father
Mother.

Hatsumi
Hehe, ahaha! Thank you, Dad.

Hatsumi
Let's eat. om nom nom

Hatsumi
Mm, delicious.

Hatsumi's Mother
Good, I'm glad.

Hatsumi's Father
Yeah, it was worth making. So...did the performance go well?

Hatsumi
No problems, it seems to have been well received. I was satisfied with it too-I was able to create the stage I wanted to make.

Hatsumi's Mother
That's good. You're not overdoing it by getting too absorbed in theatre, are you?

Hatsumi
I'm not overdoing anything. I'm paying attention to my health too. I can't show a pathetic side to those who follow in my footsteps!

Hatsumi's Father
The kids you brought when you had the after party here? They seemed like good children.

Hatsumi
Yes, they're reassuring as fellow troupe members. Actually, being with them often makes me realise things.

Hatsumi's Mother
Hehe, dear, you were relieved that day, weren't you? That she's doing well.

Hatsumi
I get advice from Tetra-san, the founder, but I'm generally managing without problems. No need to worry.

Hatsumi
Speaking of which, Mum. Could I borrow my photo album for a bit?

Hatsumi's Mother
That's fine, but what for?

Hatsumi
Oh...I just felt like looking at it after a long time.

Hatsumi's Father
I see. Then wait a moment. I'll get it for you.

Hatsumi's Father
Here, the album.

Hatsumi
Thank you, Dad.

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Pub: 31 May 2025 10:49 UTC
Edit: 01 Jun 2025 18:33 UTC
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