Shigure
Are you serious? You want to scout Shigure?
Scout
Of course. That's why I arranged this opportunity to speak directly.
Scout
News of Eden's internal situation has reached our ears as well. Aren't you struggling under Renjakuno Hatsumi's dictatorship?
Shigure
Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?
Shigure
It's not that uncomfortable there.
Shigure
Well...there are things I'd like to say, but...
Scout
...I watched your performance in "The Demon's Friend." It was truly wonderful.
Shigure
......
Scout
There's no reason not to treat an actor capable of such a performance as a lead. Any normal theatre troupe would think so.
Scout
That's why I was surprised by the casting for "Oedipus Rex." To think that you would be given a minor role instead of the lead...
Shigure
......
Scout
From what I've heard, the roles this time were decided by Renjakuno-san's sole decision, without even holding auditions.
Shigure
...You're well informed.
Scout
It's a small industry. Things tend to leak out.
Scout
Honestly, weren't you dissatisfied? Aren't you unhappy with this casting?
Shigure
That's...
Scout
If that's the case...you should fight. You should rebel to win the role you deserve.
Scout
We at Throne theatre troupe want to save you. For you to shine more as an actor.
Shigure
......
Scout
We can provide that opportunity. You can make greater strides as an actor.
Scout
Our troupe has produced Dai Stars. You certainly have the qualifications to become one of them.
Shigure
Shigure becoming a Dai Star...
Scout
Yes, that's right. That's why...won't you join us at Throne?
Shigure
......
Shigure's Mother
...I don't know much about theatre, but their management and contract details are much more solid than Eden's.
Shigure
Mama...
Scout
You were right to insist that you attend. A parent's opinion is important too.
Shigure's Mother
I took time off work to be here. I came with the intention of carefully evaluating the offer.
Shigure's Mother
If there's no deception in their offer to treat you as a lead actor, then as a mother, I think it's a good opportunity.
Shigure
......
Shigure's Mother
But...this is just my opinion as a parent.
Shigure
Mama...
Shigure's Mother
The decision is yours, Shigure. Just make sure you won't have regrets.
Shigure
......
Shigure
(To become a Dai Star...maybe I should accept this scout offer...)
Shigure
(With Eden, I don't know how many lead roles I can get before the time limit...I might not even be considered as a Dai Star candidate...)
Shigure
(If I can't become a Dai Star and end up quitting acting, everything up until now will have been a waste...)
Shigure
(But...Shigure is...)
Shigure
...Eden is a theatre troupe where Hatsumi-san does whatever she wants... And the actors are all strange people who never question that...
Scout
That's right. So, if you break away from there-
Shigure
I'm one of those people.
Scout
Eh...?
Shigure
I'm in Eden knowing all of that.
Shigure
There's still so much I want to learn from Hatsumi-san. For now...I have no intention of leaving her side.
Shigure
So this discussion is over. I respectfully decline your offer.
Scout
Wha...!?
Shigure
Did you not hear me? I said I'm declining.
Scout
What does your mother think? If you consider your daughter's future...
Shigure's Mother
I respect Shigure's decision. I'm sure she's prepared for the consequences.
Shigure
...Thank you, Mama.
Scout
...You'll regret this, you know?
Shigure
That's for Shigure to decide.
Scout
...I understand. Then, excuse me.
Shigure's Mother
Are you sure about this?
Shigure
Yes...because I made the decision myself.
Shigure's Mother
I understand.
Shigure's Mother
Why don't we all go out for dinner tonight as a family? Since I took the day off, let's enjoy some good food.
Shigure
Yeah...
Shigure
(That's right...Shigure isn't wrong...)
Iruru
(Phew~... I'm glad I trusted Shigure and didn't barge in... Though I'm sweating bullets...)
Iruru
("I'm in Eden knowing all of that," huh...)