Daikoku
...Wait. There's still something bothering me...
Iruru
What is it?
Daikoku
My Lord has someone she wants to show her ideal performance to, right? Who exactly is that person...?
Tetra
I don't know, I never asked that far.
Daikoku
If we look at it the other way, it means my Lord is working hard for that person, right? In that case...that person must be very important to my Lord.
Iruru
That's true. Come to think of it, it might be so.
Iruru
If her purpose for joining Eden was for that person, they're probably not an Eden member...
Daikoku
Who on earth could it be...?
Nikako
Ren-san has such a wide social circle, I have no idea...
Tetra
But she seems fixated on going her own way. I do think that's somewhat problematic.
Tetra
I understand the desire to create theatre no one has ever seen before, but isn't it wrong to reject existing theatre because of that?
Iruru
Well, Hatsumi can be a bit stubborn, or rather, inflexible at times.
Shigure
Coming from Iruru-senpai who's suffered because of that, it's quite convincing.
Iruru
Ahaha...
Daikoku
But she becomes stubborn because my Lord is striving for her ideal, right?
Daikoku
I wonder if my Lord would feel at ease if she could invite that person to our performances and gain their approval...
Iruru
Daikoku...
Nikako
Shall we try to find this person? The one who's so important.
Shigure
What are you saying? We can't possibly do that when we don't even know who they are.
Daikoku
But that might be exactly what would help my Lord...
Iruru
Hmm...but would Hatsumi tell us easily? She hasn't told us all this time.
Nikako
That's...true...
Shigure
If she was at Gingaza, could it be someone from there? Like Koyomi-senpai?
Iruru
I do sense that something happened in the past, but they seem more like rivals competing with each other than someone whose approval she seeks.
Tetra
Who knows. I thought it best not to pry too much, so I didn't ask. She must have memories she doesn't want to talk about.
Daikoku
...
Tetra
Phew, I might have talked too much. Don't confront Hatsumi about what I've told you today.
Tetra
I'm quite drunk. I can't guarantee the accuracy of anything more I might say.
Iruru
Did you hear what you wanted to know, Daikoku?
Daikoku
Y-yes...
Daikoku
(I'm a bit concerned that my Lord has someone important to her, but perhaps I should stop investigating...)
Shigure
Well then, do you have any embarrassing episodes about Hatsumi-san? Those would be fun even if we don't know if they're true or not♪
Iruru
Isn't she the same now? She flirts indiscriminately, and I think she's doing embarrassing things as we speak...
Tetra
Enough asking about Hatsumi already, would you? Give me a break.
Nikako
Ah, then I want to see old Eden performances! I've been curious about the old scripts and DVDs I've noticed.
Tetra
Oh, are you interested? Let's watch them together.
Shigure
Being here feels like visiting a grandmother's house.
Daikoku
That's just you, brat...
Shigure
What!? After I came along! What's with that attitude!
Tetra
Be quiet. I won't give you any snacks.
Iruru
Ahaha...you really are like a grandmother.
Hatsumi
Daikoku, do you have a moment?
Daikoku
Y-yes! I've just finished my independent practice and was about to go home...what is it...?
Hatsumi
If you don't have plans this weekend, would you like to go for a drive? There's a shop I'm curious about.
Daikoku
Eh...!?
Daikoku
I'd be delighted to accompany you!
Hatsumi
Good, I'll make a reservation then. I'll pick you up at your house at 11.
Daikoku
...Ehehe.
Hatsumi
What is it?
Daikoku
Nothing at all!
Daikoku
Well then, I'll...be going home now. MyLlord, see you tomorrow.
Hatsumi
Yes, see you tomorrow.
Shigure
...
Hatsumi
Is that the Saint-Claud Guide? So you're reading it too, Shigure.
Shigure
I borrowed it from Daikoku-senpai. It seems she was trying to research various things to be of help to you.
Hatsumi
...Daikoku was?
Shigure
Won't you read it?
Hatsumi
I'll pass. But you seem interested.
Shigure
I want to become a Dai Star. I'm curious about how one gets selected, the evaluation criteria and such.
Hatsumi
...I see.
Hatsumi
Shigure, do you think being evaluated by society and people is more important than your own will?
Hatsumi
Does Eden need such performances?
Shigure
Eh...? Why are you asking me that?
Hatsumi
No reason, I just felt like asking.
Shigure
...Well. While the evaluation of important people is certainly convenient...
Shigure
But the most important thing should be your fans, right? Shouldn't you prioritise the people who say they like your performances?
Hatsumi
...
Hatsumi
You're right. Thank you for answering.
Shigure
You're being strange, Hatsumi-san.
Shigure
Ah, I have to go! My Mama is coming home early today.
Shigure
The Saint-Claud Guide...well, I'll just leave it somewhere. See you, good work today.
Hatsumi
Yes, good work.
Hatsumi
...
Hatsumi
...Hmph, "Grand and profound performances. The star actor leading Gingaza," is it? The judges' eyes aren't blind, it seems.
Hatsumi
This isn't good, I said I wouldn't fixate on someone who rejected me.
Hatsumi
I walk my own path, I must do so...
Hatsumi
...Or you who still live in my heart, you won't smile for me.
Hatsumi
Isn't that right?