Request

Koyomi: Haah......

Koyomi: (I asked the director, but I didn't get a satisfactory answer.)

Chief Director: ......Senju. What do you want, coming all the way here?

Koyomi: Can you tell me, sensei? Why are we doing ‘Macbeth’ now?

Chief Director: The last time we did 'Macbeth' was three years ago. It wouldn't be unnatural for a revival.

Koyomi: No, it wouldn’t.

Koyomi: Is it just the standard 'Macbeth' that you're going to perform?

Chief Director: It's Gingaza's 'Macbeth'.

Koyomi: Then why haven't the cast been decided yet and the rehearsals started?

Koyomi: I understand that you are under pressure to make a decision for the Saint-Claud Guide, but it's time to set a policy......

Chief Director: A decision?

Chief Director: Are you going to rush for innovation too? Like Renjakuno, the former troublemaker.

Koyomi: (Troublemaker......)

Koyomi: No. Tradition is important, and valuable in itself.

Koyomi: If we destroy tradition with frivolous innovation, we may lose our star. That's why I'm asking you.

Chief Director: If you understand, that's fine. Concentrate on preparing for the time to come.

Koyomi: But......

Chief Director: ......For now, just trust me. Senju Koyomi.

Koyomi: (......Although she doesn't say it, she's troubled. Is it okay to continue as it is, in order to keep the star of Saint-Claud lit?)

Koyomi: (We must not abandon tradition and pride. We must not stagnate by being preoccupied with protecting tradition alone.)

Koyomi: (I have to do something, but what should I do......?)

Koyomi: ......I'm worried too.

Lilja: Worried?

Koyomi: Eek!? Lilja-san!? We’re at school!

Lilja: So it's fine if it's not at school.

Koyomi: It's bad for my heart no matter where I am. You’re too good looking......ahem. Is there something I can do for you?

Lilja: ......Wait. I'm about to......

Lilja: yawn

Lilja: …...How was it?

Koyomi: What do you mean by how was it…...?

Lilja: I tried researching beautiful yawns in my own way. Because you won't hold a yawning workshop.

Lilja: How many points?

Koyomi: …...35 points.

Koyomi So you haven't forgotten…...

Lilja: The path of yawning is a hard one.

Lilja: But one day, I will make you my slave. With yawning.

Koyomi: Um, Lilja-san...... Is there anything you need to do other than practice yawning?

Lilja: Something to do......yes. Thanks to Koyomi, I remembered.

Koyomi: I'm glad I could be of help......

Lilja: I've been called by someone important at Gingaza. I have to go.

Koyomi: Eh......?

Lilja: Moi moi.

Koyomi: (Lilja-san too? Why......?)

Gingaza Public Relations: You came. Can you sit down?

Lilja: What do you want?

Gingaza Public Relations: We have received an offer for you to model.

Lilja: I heard that Gingaza's policy is to turn down offers like that. I'd do it if I could walk the runway.

Gingaza Public Relations: Not as a fashion model, but an art model. This is an offer that Gingaza has carefully considered. First, please look through the materials.

Lilja: An art model?

Lilja: ......The concept is 'destruction and creation'.

Lilja: A collaboration between a contemporary artist who challenges the essence of beauty and the beauty who’s the pride of Gingaza.

Lilja: Using the human body as a canvas, she pursues the beauty of destruction and creation......

Gingaza Public Relations: She's a rising star in the world of contemporary art. She's said she'd like to collaborate with you.

Lilja: ......The title of the work is 'Tragedy'. She paints on people's bare skin. There is such art, too.

Lilja: The people in the photograph are certainly beautiful. Tight bodies, well-defined faces, and an aura.

Lilja: ......But I don't really understand.

Gingaza Public Relations: Art is often difficult to understand. But it will surely help you to grow. No, it will help Gingaza, not just you.

Lilja: ......

Gingaza Public Relations: Is something wrong, Kurtbay-san?

Lilja: ......Is that all you have to say? Can I go home now?

Gingaza Public Relations: Wait, this is a good chance for you. It's a great opportunity to spread your beauty to the world, right?

Gingaza Public Relations: Of course, I understand that you have your own ideas and preferences. But your beauty is not something that should be confined to the stage.

Lilja: Why are you so desperate?

Gingaza Public Relations: What?

Lilja: I came here because I was recognised for my beauty. It's strange to destroy that.

Lilja: I appreciate that you chose me because of my beauty, but I don't understand what this person wants to do.

Gingaza Public Relations: ......I understand your opinion, but could you please give it some more thought?

Gingaza Public Relations: I want to do everything I can for Gingaza. Please......I beg of you.

Lilja: I'll think about it.