Kathrina
And so, 'Peter Pan' reached its performance day. Performance A with Kokona and the others was, as expected, met with thunderous applause.

Kathrina
The children were absorbed in the story on stage, and even we watching from the dressing room through monitors were moved.

Elementary Student A
Peter Pan was really interesting!

Elementary Student B
Yeah! It was my first time seeing Yae-chan act, but she was really good!

Chikage
Performance A was as expected. No, it was higher quality than expected, but that was as anticipated.

Chikage
...The problem is Performance B that starts after this...

Chikage
Since there's a bit of time, shall I go write my impression notes from Performance A?

Panda
Whew...

Kathrina
Oh, are you nervous?

Chisa
You okay? Want something to drink to calm down? Oh right, I have this unusual juice a fan gave me...

Panda
No, that's too much of a gamble right before the show. Let's drink it at the after-party or something.

Chisa
Ah! That juice has a really pretty color, and I think it would match that mug you got, Panda.

Panda
Mug?

Chisa
You were filming a thank-you video, right?

Panda
But I take photos showing I received the sentiment behind them. This mug too—once I've photographed it and put it on social media, it'll probably end up in the cupboard.

Chisa
You photograph each one individually and post thank-you comments on social media? You're quite diligent, Panda.

Panda
This is the only way I can steadily build up fan service.

Panda
Oh, that one...

Panda
Got it. I'll look for it after the performance then. Since I finally got a chance to use it.

Chisa
Yeah. Well, it's almost time.

Chisa
'Wendy, want to come to Neverland with me?'

Chisa
'And tell the boys lots and lots of stories you know!'

Panda
'But I don't want to worry Mama. And I don't even know how to fly...'

Chisa
'Then I'll teach you everything—how to fly and how to ride on the wind's back! And when you can do it, let's go together!'

Kathrina
(Good, perfect so far. The line that was messed up in the public rehearsal is spot on too, and the contrast between innocent Peter Pan and mature Wendy is working well)

Panda
Make Wendy more grown-up?

Chisa
Yeah. Performance A has Niizuma as Wendy, and I think she'll come across as a really cute girl to match Kokona's cool Peter.

Chisa
So to make a clear difference, I'll make my Peter more innocent and your Wendy more mature. How's that?

Panda
Well, since the ending is 'they don't reunite and become adults,' that's not wrong as an interpretation...

Kathrina
I think it's good too. Let's try it once and adjust the details.

Noa
You two look good.

Kathrina
Hiiragi-san. Yes. I told you I'd make it work somehow.

Noa
...Right. I'm impressed. I never expected you to mediate between troupe members.

Kathrina
Hehe. It's too early to be impressed. I was helped by everyone, and the real performance is just beginning.

Chisa
'No, no. I won't go with you, Wendy'

Panda
'Peter... Shall we find your mother?'

Chisa
'No good. I just want to stay a child forever and ever. Even if I met my mother, she'd say I've grown too big'

Panda
'But...'

Panda
(I'm in incredible form. I'm more in sync with Sasuga than in any rehearsal)

Panda
(This is as perfect as it gets. ...At this level, honestly, showing up Chikage-chan is nothing)

Chikage
...

Panda
(Scary, but just a quick look...!)

Chikage
(Amazing, the perfect contrast between childish Peter and mature Wendy... I never expected them to present it this way...)

Panda
...!

Chisa
(Hm? Panda looks happy about something. ...Hehe, I wonder if something good happened. That's great)

Chisa
(Then I'll enjoy myself even more)

Kathrina
It's over... What's with you two, putting on performances several times better than rehearsal?

Kathrina
I ended up being the one desperately trying to keep up.

Panda
Thank you very much! Everyone, be careful getting home~!

Panda
Haah, haah...

Panda
Phew~ it's over...

Kathrina
Welcome back, Panda. You did it.

Panda
Katorin! I... did it!!

Kathrina
Yes!

Chisa
Ooh, a high five. That's intense.

Panda
Sasuga too!

Chisa
Eh, yeah!

Panda
Sorry! For everything up until today.

Chisa
No. I'm sorry for making you worry.

Chisa
But—

Panda, Chisa
Today was the best!!

Panda
Phew~ I'm completely spent. I'm glad it was just one performance... If this had been matinee and evening shows, I definitely wouldn't have had the stamina.

Kathrina
Hey, Panda. You're being sloppy.

Chisa
Total burnout, huh. If a fan came to see you in this state—

Kathrina
Speak of the devil, someone really came.

Kokona
Sorry, is now okay for just a moment? There's someone who wants to talk to Panda-chan...

Panda
Yes! I'm totally fine! Please, by all means!

Chikage
Um...

Chisa
Ah, the theatre critic.

Chikage
Yes. Um, ...I'm sorry. Yanagiba Panda-san.

Panda
What?!

Chikage
About the letter and the public rehearsal. ...I said very rude things.

Panda
No no, but I thought those criticisms were totally valid! Thanks to them I got fired up again, so don't apologize!

Panda
Besides, I myself really want to play leading roles! Please look forward to future me too!

Chikage
That doesn't make me feel better! Today's performance was really good, so I just wanted to tell you that...!

Kokona
She found me watching Performance B from the box seats and came to talk after the show, saying she absolutely had to.

Chikage
Really, today's 'Peter Pan' was amazing! The contrast between Peter and Wendy was more emphasized than Performance A...

Chikage
First, the initial London scene—

Kathrina
She's started her commentary...

Kokona
Ahaha, that's so like Chikage-chan. You can really feel how much she loves Sirius and your acting, Panda-chan.

Kathrina
More than enough...

Kokona
Looks like your consultation worked out well, Kathrina-chan.

Kathrina
...Thanks. Everyone lent a hand, so I managed it somehow. It wasn't just my power alone.

Kokona
I see. Hehe, I'm getting thanked by Kathrina-chan.

Kathrina
How rude, I do say thank you sometimes.

Kokona
Yeah, you're right. I think that side of you is wonderful too, Kathrina-chan.