Hatsumi
Right, everyone's here. ...Let's get straight to it-rehearsal begins now!

Hatsumi
Every actor and staff member belonging to our Eden will show the World Theatre League-and the entire theatre world-what a true performance is!

Eden Troupe Members
Yes!

Iruru
As you all know, our assigned piece, 'The Wailing and Hunger of a Forgotten God'-

Iruru
Has had Hatsumi's touch put on it, so the direction is pretty unusual. But if we can pull it off, I think it'll definitely be something amazing.

Daikoku
As expected of my Lord...!

Iruru
So, make sure you keep up. Got it?

Eden Troupe Members
Yes!!!

Shigure
Do try your very best, okay? Daikoku-senpaaai?

Daikoku
I don't need you to tell me that. Goes without saying!

Nikako
Ahaha...

Iruru
(Shigure, Daikoku, and Nikako are all acting like their usual selves. I was worried since this is such a big deal, but seeing them like this puts me at ease...)

Hatsumi
Shigure, this is the scene where you mock Uranus, the god who's lost his memories! Come at it more aggressively! Otherwise, the realism will be lost!

Hatsumi
I'm always telling you-there's no need to hold back with me.

Hatsumi
...You there! Your movements are lagging! Someone fleeing in terror would be far more frantic than that! Again!

Iruru
Hmm...if the current blocking feels hard to move in, how about instead of just lateral movement, trying more of a radial spread?

Iruru
I'll go talk to the staff about it, so hang tight for a sec.

Hatsumi
......

Hatsumi
(Everyone seemed a bit thrown off when I explained the directorial approach, but now they're performing at their usual level...no, they're starting to surpass it.)

Hatsumi
(And what's more, it's not something reliant on their Senses or anything like that-it's the actors' own innate abilities...)

Hatsumi
Heh...I'm looking forward to the real thing.

Kokona
"Hmm, the martial valor of every god is certainly splendid and worthy of praise, but...when it comes to the bow and arrow, none can rival the skill of my sister, Artemis."

Kathrina
"True, Artemis's skill in the hunt is certainly outstanding. However, when it comes to actual battle, a hunting bow won't cut it."

Kathrina
"Naturally, it is I, the war god Ares, who is the greatest archer of all. I am the god most skilled in wielding the bow!!!"

Shizuka
"Please, both of you, stop arguing! Brother...my bow is not meant for competing with anyone."

Panda
...Alright, that's the end of Act One, Scene One. Good stopping point, so let's take a quick break, everyone!

Kokona
Phew...oh, Shizuka-chan! How was my Apollo just now?

Kokona
Our assigned piece this time, 'Where the Nectar Flows', gave me a role I haven't really played before, so I'm a little worried.

Shizuka
Well...the way you delivered your lines and all that was fine, just like you prepared...

Shizuka
But your expression is stiff. It's a dead giveaway that you're nervous. Apollo, the god who rules the sun, needs to carry himself with way more confidence.

Kokona
Ugh...I was trying my best not to let it show on my face...I need to be more careful...!

Panda
Well, especially in this piece, it starts with Koko-chan's Apollo and Katorin's Ares butting heads over who's stronger. ...To be precise, Apollo brags about his sister Artemis, though.

Kokona
Haaah...it still doesn't feel real somehow...that I'm actually going to be performing on the World Theatre League stage...

Shizuka
You're right, I certainly never expected this either. That I'd be performing on such a grand stage together with you and the others, Kokona.

Kathrina
What are you two going on about at this point? You two really never change-same as always.

Kokona
Huh, really...? I'm actually pretty nervous, though...

Panda
Speaking of nerves, Panda-wise, the surprising thing is how normal Katorin seems about all this.

Chisa
I brought an 'instant somen party kit' to help ease everyone's nerves...but it looks like it wasn't needed.

Kathrina
Wait, instant somen...what? What even is that...?

Kathrina
A-Anyway, I'm not about to show some pathetic side of myself now.

Kathrina
I mean, you don't make a performance alone, right? Everyone in Sirius is here together, so...it'll be fine.

Kathrina
Besides, I got a message from Mama yesterday saying "I'm rooting for you". So all that's left is to give it everything I've got.

Panda
I see. So basically, there was nothing to worry about! That's a relief! Now all that's left is to give the stage our all!

Chisa
I'll be throwing in the fastest fastball of my life.

Panda
The baseball metaphors are a bit distracting, but...that's plenty of fighting spirit! I'm counting on you, Sassu!

Kokona
Yae-chan isn't with us, but she's definitely working hard right now before the Dai Star show...!

Kokona
And with everyone from Sirius here with me, I feel like...I can do this...!

Shizuka
That's right, Kokona. I'm right here with you. Always.

Kokona
Shizuka-chan...

Panda
Alrighty then...now that we're all on the same page, let's get back to rehearsal!

Kokona
Yeah! Let's make the best performance ever, together!

Kathrina
Obviously. That's the whole reason we're here-to show everyone what we've got.

Kokona
Alright, let's do this!