One Person, Two Roles - Continued
Kathrina
Zzzzz... Zzzzz...
Kokona
Kathrina has already fallen asleep.
Shizuka
She was having a blast at the after-party too. Kathrina was really tense until the show ended...
Kokona
Really? I thought Katrina's acting was good though...
Shizuka
She wasn't worried about herself, she was worried about us. Kathrina is the type of person who worries about what others think.
Kokona
Right... I'll have to thank her properly next time...
Shizuka
"The Devil's Friend"...that was a good play.
Kokona
Yeah. I had so much fun acting in it.
But I've caused trouble for everyone again...
I realized just how immature I am. I can't believe I spent so much time just on character development...
In the end, I just ended up worrying Shizuka and everyone around me...
I also realized how much I'd been relying on Shizuka-chan... There are so many things I need to reflect on...
Shizuka
If you're going to say that, then me too. I think things through on my own and then make decisions on my own...
I was about to throw away all the paths everyone had paved for me. When I think about what would have happened if I had given up back then... my hands start shaking.
Kokona
But that was because I was having trouble developing the character...
Shizuka
That was me—
...Wait, this could go on forever.
Kokona
Yeah, you're right.
But if I had become the person I am now sooner, I think I could have played Hiyori better.
Shizuka
If you're going to say that, then so am I.
With each performance, I was able to come up with new interpretations, and I wished the show could continue for much, much longer.
Kokona
I understand, me too!
So that means we still have a lot of potential to grow!
Shizuka
Yes.
Shizuka - Kokona
And also...
Shizuka
...You go first.
Kokona
Eh~ Shizuka-chan, you go first.
Shizuka
Come on... you really know how to act spoiled at times like this.
Kokona
Hehe... So, what were you trying to say?
Shizuka
When your acting was complete and I felt like you had grown... I had a strange feeling.
It was as if your feelings were flowing into me...
Kokona
I feel the same way!
Shizuka
Huh...?
Kokona
When I was desperately trying to finish my performance, I felt like Shizuka-chan was right there beside me...
Even though we weren't together, it felt like I was practicing with Shizuka-chan...
That's why I felt motivated to work hard too.
Shizuka
Something similar was happening to both of us...?
That can't be a coincidence... Could that also be your sense...?
Kokona
Yeah... I'm sure that's it.
Shizuka-chan has evolved!
Shizuka
I don't think it's anything that big of a deal...
Kokona
So, it's like we've figured out a new way to use it...?
Shizuka
That feels more natural. When people talk about evolution in such a grand way, it feels a bit awkward.
This is me and you... perhaps a new form of our "one person two roles."
I see... Even though we're apart, I can still be a help to Kokona...!
Kokona
Shizuka-chan looks happy...
Shizuka
Of course! I'm an actor... and I'm Kokona's Sense, after all!
Kathrina
How long do you guys plan to keep doing this...?
Kokona
Katrina, you were awake?!
Shizuka
You can just go to sleep and not worry about us, right?
Kathrina
I can't sleep! It's because your conversation is getting more and more exciting!
Shizuka
Did you perhaps want to join in?
Kathrina
N-no, that's not it... I don't want to stay up late!
Just because tomorrow is a day off, don't go staying up all night!
Kokona
Sorry, Kathrina...
Oh, that's right. In that case, as an apology—
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Kathrina
Hmph... An apology involving something sweet... nom nom...
You guys... gulp... are underestimating me, aren't you!
Shizuka
For someone who says that, you're certainly eating heartily.
Kokona
Kathrina-chan, you were just eating the daifuku too.
Kathrina
...I've always wanted to try the fruit anmitsu at this shop!
Kokona - Shizuka
I'm glad you're honest♪