Chisa
Was I really the right choice for the lead in Peter Pan?

Noa
Eh...?

Chisa
I think...there's someone who should have been Peter Pan instead of me.

Noa
What do you mean by that?

Chisa
Exactly what I said. Shouldn't the lead role go to someone who really wants it...?

Noa
...You seem to have something to say about this casting.

Chisa
That's...um...

Chisa
...Yes, I do.

Chisa
Why didn't you make Panda Peter Pan?

Noa
(So that's what's been bothering her...)

Chisa
Panda was really working hard to become Peter Pan. She was so enthusiastic...

Chisa
That's how serious she was. And yet, why...

Noa
Casting is not decided by how strong your feelings are. It's an important factor, but that's not the only thing we look at when deciding who should play the lead role.

Chisa
But...

Noa
...Our mission is to create a good show.

Noa
For that reason, we decided that Sasuga and Kokona were the most suitable for the lead roles. I can assure you that we made the right decision.

Chisa
.........

Noa
That's why you should have confidence as the lead. Otherwise, it's disrespectful to the other people who weren't chosen.

Chisa
I don't really understand things like confidence...

Noa
Then at the very least, hold your head high and carry yourself with dignity. There's no room for excuses on stage.

Chisa
I know...

Noa
Your audition performance was very good. I thought you were perfect as Sirius's Peter Pan.

Noa
Your well coordinated performance with Panda will be a highlight of the upcoming production. Don't forget that.

Chisa
Yeah...

Noa
(I wonder if she's reached a resolution. I hope this helps her stay positive...)

Chisa
I can't let myself ruin Sirius's stage...

Noa
...Sasuga?

Chisa
Panda wouldn't want that either...I have to be more reliable...

Noa
Um...I told you to have confidence, but don't overthink things too much, okay...?

Chisa
But I made Panda angry...I need to become a lead that can satisfy her...

Noa
When you're young, it's common for actors to clash with each other.

Noa
I was like that too. So...

Chisa
You too, Boss...

Chisa
Then I'll properly overcome this too...

Noa
It's important to raise your spirits like that.

Noa
But overthinking things is also...

Chisa
...I should get going now.

Chisa
Boss... I'll do my best...!

Noa
Eh, ah...

Noa
...What am I doing? I said I'd listen, but I just made her feel more pressured...

Noa
I hate myself for acting so self important just now...

Noa
Haah...I really won't be able to get drunk today, will I...