Nikako
I'm glad you got the shoes you wanted!

Daikoku
Yes... I'm so glad there were two pairs left...

Nikako
Yeah, yeah! And the size fit perfectly too! Now you can practice acting with all your might again!

Daikoku
That's a good attitude... Your practice shoes were quite worn out, weren't they, Nikkachi...

Nikako
That's right. I was taking good care of them, but still.

Daikoku
That just means you were practicing seriously...

Daikoku
I can't lose to you, Nikkachi... I must dedicate myself more and more to practice for my Lord...!

Nikako
Oh! Da-chan, you're all fired up!

Daikoku
Of course... My goal is to become an actor who can always stand by my Lord's side...!

Nikako
But isn't Da-chan already well acknowledged by Ren-san?

Daikoku
That's not enough...!

Daikoku
To always support my Lord as her right hand person... That's what I should aim for...

Nikako
Right hand, huh... I feel like you've already become that.

Daikoku
No...I've only been nurturing my feelings. I haven't put them into form yet...

Daikoku
Because...Eden has Iruru-san...

Nikako
I see... Ren-san and Irurun do make a great team, don't they.

Daikoku
But I don't intend to let it end like this...!

Daikoku
I'll make that position next to my Lord my own...! Even if it's not possible right away...someday, for sure...!

Nikako
Da-chan, you're so intense... That shows how serious you are...

Nikako
Huh? But in that case, what happens to Irurun?

Daikoku
...When that time comes...Iruru-san can be the left hand.

Nikako
Oh, that works then.

Daikoku
I'll be the right-hand, Iruru-san the left-hand, both supporting my Lord...isn't that the ideal situation...!

Daikoku
This will surely satisfy my Lord! Yes, without a doubt...!

Nikako
...Ah! Da-chan, look out in front!

Daikoku
Eh...? Eek!?

Daikoku
I-I'm sorry...

Hatsumi
I should be the one apologising.

Hatsumi
...Hm? Oh, it's Daikoku.

Daikoku
Huh...? M-my Lord!?

Nikako
Wow! What a coincidence! We were just talking about Ren-san!

Hatsumi
Nikako's here too. Are you two also shopping?

Nikako
I came with Da-chan to buy shoes. I wanted to get new ones for practice.

Hatsumi
I see, that's commendable. A professional should pay attention to their practice equipment too.

Daikoku
N-no...such high praise is too much...!

Hatsumi
No need for modesty. I don't give empty compliments.

Daikoku
Hauuu...

Nikako
Did Ren-san come to buy something too?

Hatsumi
Yes, I'm looking for something.

Nikako
Looking for something...

Nikako
-Ah, Da-chan, isn't this a chance!?

Daikoku
Eh...?

Nikako
Since we're here, why don't you offer to help Ren-san with shopping?

Daikoku
T-that would surely be a bother...!

Nikako
You can't hesitate here! First, you need to express your feelings!

Daikoku
B-but...

Nikako
Didn't you want to become Ren-san's right hand?

Daikoku
Huh...!?

Daikoku
(That's right...this could be the first step towards supporting my Lord...!)

Daikoku
(If that's the case, there's no need to hesitate...!)

Hatsumi
What's wrong? Is there something you can't tell me?

Nikako
Ah! No! This is, um...

Daikoku
M-my Lord! May I have a moment of your time!?

Nikako
(Oh! Da-chan, you've finally made up your mind!)

Hatsumi
Hm? What is it?

Daikoku
Um...if it's alright with you...I'd like to accompany you...while you shop...!

Nikako
(Da-chan, you said it properly!)

Hatsumi
...Daikoku. I'm happy you offered.

Daikoku
Then...!

Hatsumi
But I must decline this time.

Daikoku
Eh...?

Hatsumi
I came today to look for a present. It's the birthday of someone I met at a pub recently.

Daikoku
Eh...

Hatsumi
When it comes to gifts like this, I prefer to choose them myself. I'm sorry, but let me search alone today.

Hatsumi
Well then, see you later.

Daikoku
...

Nikako
Da-chan...um...don't be too disheartened-

Daikoku
It's frustrating...so frustrating...!

Nikako
Huh?

Daikoku
Don't you see...? Being relied upon at times like this is what makes someone a right hand person...!

Daikoku
Clearly, I still lack ability... I need to grow more to stand next to my Lord...!

Nikako
...Da-chan. I'll keep cheering you on!

Daikoku
W-what's with that all of a sudden...

Nikako
Seeing you now, I just really wanted to say it!

Daikoku
I see... Then I'll be counting on you.

Nikako
Yes!

Daikoku
Thank you, Nikkachi...I'll do my best...!

Daikoku
(That aside...I need to find out who my Lord was looking for a present for...)

Daikoku
(The name of the person trying to seduce my Lord...I must add it to the complaint list in my diary...!)