Hatsumi
Hmm...phew.

Hatsumi
(I've finished putting together the directing approach for the next production...I suppose this makes a good stopping point for today.)

Iruru
Oh, Hatsumi. I was just thinking of heading to your room to check on you.

Hatsumi
What, you were looking out for me? You're as kind as always.

Iruru
Well, yeah. Things have gotten pretty busy since we locked down the production direction. I was a little worried you might be pushing yourself too hard.

Hatsumi
How should I say...depending on how you look at it, you might say I'm overexerting myself. But actually, I'm burning with enthusiasm.

Iruru
I see...but it's still tough work, isn't it? How about we grab some food together after this?

Hatsumi
That sounds good. I'm always happy to take you up on an invitation. And I was just getting my thoughts in order.

Hatsumi
...So that's how it is. I might end up asking you to listen to me talk more, but you don't mind, right?

Iruru
If I'll do, consider it done. ...The way things are going, I might get the title of 'Eden's consultation booth' soon.

Hatsumi
Not a bad title, actually. It's proof that everyone respects you.

Iruru
Heh, I guess it depends on how you spin it.

Hatsumi
Hmm...eating something delicious really does lift a weight off my shoulders a bit. It was good that you invited me.

Iruru
Well, we've known each other for quite a while now. So I figured this might be one of those moments.

Iruru
And also...thanks for thinking about Shigure and doing all that for her.

Iruru
She seemed like she was carrying it all by herself...I was worried, but...there wasn't much I could do about it.

Hatsumi
Don't worry about it. Shigure is an actor necessary to my paradise.

Hatsumi
If that actor says she wants to keep performing in my paradise, then it's my duty as its creator to make that happen.

Hatsumi
And...Shigure's parents' concerns are completely reasonable.

Hatsumi
That's why I think the best thing is to put their minds at ease properly and send her off without any lingering worries.

Iruru
Are you connecting that to your own parents too? How you might have caused them worry by joining the troupe?

Hatsumi
Yeah, I suppose. My parents supported and sent me off, but that doesn't mean they had no concerns.

Iruru
Yeah, that makes sense. That's probably how my family is too. They support my theatre work, but...they've definitely got to have worries.

Hatsumi
Then all the more reason we have to leave a wonderful achievement with the next production. For their sakes as well.

Iruru
Yeah, that's right. That'll be good for all of us...and for Eden as a whole.

Hatsumi
Yes...I'll keep creating a place where all of you belong. Eden is a paradise for all of you, after all.

Hatsumi
(That's why I have to guide the next production to success, no matter what.)