The Snow Woman (Part 1)
Hatsumi: Then the next scene. This is the scene where the children are desperately searching for their mother. Start right away.
Nikako: Yes,!
Nikako: '...... Mother! Where did you go? Mother!’
Shigure: 'An-chan......I'm hungry.......when is Mother coming back......?’
Nikako: 'I don't know......I don't know......’
Hatsumi: Hmm.......
Tetra: How is Nikako's performance?
Hatsumi: I think she's a natural for the role of a pure child. She finally achieved a passing grade, just before the performance date.
Tetra: What about a Sense?
Hatsumi: She doesn’t seem to have a particularly good Sense. Personally, I prefer that though.
Iruru: Hatsumi really dislikes actors who rely too much on their Sense.
Daikoku: Don't put it in such simple terms......! My Lord desires real acting ability......
Hatsumi: Daikoku's perspective is correct. That way of thinking is extremely important.
Daikoku: Haah! M-My Lord praised me......!
Hatsumi: Of course, I don't deny the Sense itself. For the sake of the stage, it should be used effectively. However, you can't call an actor who can only rely on their Sense top class, right?
Tetra: That said, it's also a problem if you don’t have a Sense at all. I don't want that to happen to Nikako......
Iruru: Wow......Tetra-san, you're surprisingly harsh.
Daikoku: If Nikacchi heard that, she might cry......heh heh heh......
Tetra: Hmm......? I didn't mean to say that......did my mouth slip too much......?
Hatsumi: .......
Nikako: Oh, it's getting late again. It's still going to take me a while to review my training......
Woman: Excuse me.......are you by any chance an actor from Eden?
Nikako: Yes, I am......who are you?
Woman: I'm sorry for approaching you suddenly. I used to be an actor in Eden.
Nikako: Wow, you were a senior member of the theatre company?
Former Eden Actor: Haha......yes, a senior, but that was a long time ago. I was kicked out by Renjakuno Hatsumi.
Nikako: Eh......
Former Eden Actor: You're the newcomer, aren't you? You must be getting sick of it by now. Renjakuno's one-man act.
Nikako: That's not true. I'm indebted to Ren-san......I mean, Renjakuno-san.
Former Eden actor: I see…...but I'm sure her words and actions will be painful in the future. If that happens, don't hesitate to contact me. I'll give you my contact details.
Nikako: No, that's not true......
Former Eden actor: I'm on your side. If you need anything, let me know right away.
Nikako: Oh......she left......
Iruru: Haah~, I wondered if she's still doing this kind of thing.
Nikako: Irurun......do you know that person?
Iruru: I'm a veteran member of Eden. I know a lot of former Eden members.
Iruru: She was one who couldn't keep up with Hatsumi. After she quit the troupe, she's been very active in anti activities.
Nikako: Anti activities, like harassment......?
Iruru: It doesn't go that far. She goes to the trouble of coming to see the plays and then gives them as bad a rating as she can.
Iruru: And not just the stupid reviews full of zeroes, she gives us about 45 points and then gives us criticism that make us feel really angry.
Nikako: She wants to make Eden feel as bad as possible......?
Iruru: Yes, that's right. It's like she's hurling disgusting nastiness at us. That's the most realistic and nasty way to do it.
Nikako: Ugh......
Iruru: Ah......! You don't have to worry about it, Nikako! I'm sorry I made you hear unnecessary things......
Nikako: Irurun didn't do anything wrong......
Nikako: But I......don't like this kind of thing......
Hatsumi: I see...... that happened yesterday.
Iruru: Nikako seems to be vulnerable to the malice of others......I guess that means she's too pure, for better or worse.
Shigure: Haha, to be depressed over just an anti......Nikako-senpai is like a child.
Nikako: .......
Shigure: Ugh......please say something! You make it sound like Shigure is the bad guy!
Daikoku: Which one of you is more of a child......that she can't even read the air?
Shigure: Keeee......!
Daikoku: Nikacchi…...if you receive malice, turn it into power. Stress can also be a weapon for actors…...!
Hatsumi: Daikoku's advice has a point. However, it's a bit cruel to expect that from Nikako.
Hatsumi: Nikako, from now on, as much as possible, don't touch the Internet or social networking sites. I also forbid you to search for information about Eden.
Nikako: Yes......I'm sorry for making you worry......
Hatsumi: Don't worry about it. I don't want you to be shocked all the time.
Hatsumi: The day of The Snow Woman's performance is just around the corner. All of you should get even more fired up for the rehearsals!
Everyone: Yes!