Gingaza Chapter 1 Episode 9: The First Step.

Koyomi: 'Here Misao, this way! Come and catch me!’

Ramona: 'Princess! That is a very expensive dress! If you should soil it, I will be scolded...'

Koyomi: 'Oh, it's torn.’

Ramona: 'Argh! How could you!’

Director: Okay, so far so good. If you've memorised the script you can just go through it like this.

Koyomi, Ramona: Yes!

Director: All right. Kaguyahime and Misao can go home now. I'll give the others more time. Next, the Five Princes, let's go!

Koyomi: Good work.

Ramona: Koyomi, wait! Please have tea with me-

Koyomi: Ideas such as having tea to deepen our bond are rejected. If you have any questions regarding the play, please feel free to ask.

Ramona: Damn it......! In that case, I’ll use flattery! Your acting was wonderful, showing no signs of fatigue!

Koyomi: What else?

Ramona: Oh, the beauty of that divine and dangerous Kaguyahime! I was captivated by your unparalleled power of expression!

Koyomi: Then please bring me the 'Jade Branch of Horai'.

Ramona: Isn't that too difficult a task!?

Koyomi: Understood. Kaguya will not marry. Thank you for your hard work.

Ramona: Tch, what a sense of defeat.....I will invite you next time, princess!

Xue: Just realise you're spinning your wheels, Germany.

Ramona: That’s it...if it doesn’t work out with Koyomi, let's go with Xue. Let's have a chat, shall we?

Xue: Don't change your attitude so blatantly! I don't have time for you.

Ramona: I can pay you.

Xue: ...Alright, I’m free.

Xue: Hey, are you seriously going to pay for this?

Ramona: Yeah, I’m serious. I want to buy Xue’s time. To move forward.

Xue: Hmm? That's a good mindset. ......So what do you want to talk to me about?

Ramona: First of all, I want to talk to you in a calm place.

Xue: Let's talk over dinner. I'll make it for you.

Ramona: This is...a very red pot. The smell is peculiar, but it looks delicious.

Xue: Guizhou hotpot. It's a taste of my hometown. Come on, eat up, there's plenty to go around.

Ramona: Let's have some. ......Mmm.

Ramona: Spicy! But it's good......

Xue: Of course it is, who do you think made it? This hotpot is the best hotpot, delicious and cost-effective.

Ramona: Kuh! I can't stop the chopsticks They're so spicy I want to stop. ......Is this magic!?

Xue: You sound like my little brother.

Ramona: Oh, isn't it nice to talk about family? I'd love to hear about them.

Xue: ......I am the second of five siblings. My parents' income isn’t enough to eat on, so I emmigrated to work in the theatre.

Ramona: I see. So that's the reason for the kindness you show on very rare occasions. Interesting. Go on, then.

Xue: Keep your face away from me. If you want to continue, you'll have to pay.

Ramona: First, I want to negotiate. It's about the reform of Gingaza.

Xue: You're talking about that again......I told you it's useless.

Ramona: No, I’m convinced. There is respect in Gingaza, but there is no bond between the performers. It's just a bunch of monodramatists.

Ramona: If the performers understood each other, Gingaza's plays would grow. Theatre could even become more fun.

Xue: Acting is work. It is not something to enjoy. As long as I make money, that's all that matters to me.

Ramona: If Gingaza’s reputation goes up, you'll get paid more, won't you?

Xue: ...They'll increase the paycheque...

Ramona: What do you think? Do you want to give it a go?

Xue: All right.

Xue: Don't get me wrong, it's only for the money!

Ramona: That's enough, we've got a deal. Let's put on a good show for the sake of your bank account as well, shall we? Heh heh heh...