Kokona
The results are finally being announced. My heart's pounding~...! Part of me wants to hear it, part of me doesn't...

Shizuka
Kokona, honestly...we've come this far-you've just got to steel yourself.

Kathrina
First, they'll announce the name of the actor who shone the brightest as a Dai Star. After that, they'll announce the troupe that shone the brightest.

Panda
Honestly, every troupe's performance was really great. Any of them could be chosen and it wouldn't be a surprise.

Chisa
Yeah. Everyone was shining. It was dazzlingly bright.

Ramona
Koyomi, are you nervous?

Koyomi
...Yes, a little. But I've done everything I could. No matter what the result is, I have no regrets.

Ramona
I see...

Judge L
...Without further ado, we would like to present the awards for the Dai Star and troupe who shone the brightest at this 'Dai Star Festival'.

Everyone
......

Judge L
This year, every actor shone exceptionally, which made the selection very difficult. The judges deliberated at length-in the best possible way-but after much deliberation, we've reached our decision.

Judge L
We will now announce the name of the actor who shone the brightest among the Dai Stars.

Judge L
The Dai Star who shone the brightest was......Senju Koyomi.

Koyomi
...!

Mito
(Koyomi-san...I knew it...! Even performing alongside her, I could feel how incredible she was...!)

Yae
Congratulations, Koyomi-san.

Yae
(It's disappointing that I wasn't chosen, but...this is truly something to celebrate...!)

Iroha
Onee-san...! Congratulations...!!!

Judge A
Next, we will announce the troupe that shone the brightest. That troupe is...

Judge A
...Sirius.

Kokona
Huh...? Whaaaat!? Sirius was...chosen...!

Panda
For real...!? H-Hold on...even I'm shocked by this one...

Kathrina
That's amazing...we actually did it...

Shizuka
Yes...so it...seems...

Chisa
This is wild-honestly, even I might cry a little...

Kokona
We did it, everyone!!! Today is the absolute BEST day of my life...!!!

Ramona
...Sorry, Koyomi. Even though I was entrusted with leading Gingaza, I couldn't bring us to the top.

Ramona
But I'm glad to hear the good news for a friend, Koyomi. Congratulations, truly. That's really something.

Koyomi
Thank you, Ramona-san.

Koyomi
And there's no need to apologise. Gingaza's performance was a wonderful one, worthy of standing at the zenith.

Gingaza Troupe Members
"That's right, Ramona-san." "You don't need to shoulder all the responsibility yourself." "We did everything we could."

Ramona
Everyone...thank you.


Iroha
......

Mito
Iroha-chan...you've got this look on your face, like a weight's been lifted.

Iroha
Ehehe...Grandmother watched our performance and she smiled. My grandmother, who was supposed to have no expectations of me at all...

Iroha
She smiled and told me that I'm an actor of the Senju family too. And on top of that, Onee-san was chosen as the brightest of all!!!

Mito
...! Yeah, you're right...that's wonderful...! And the thing with your family...congratulations, Iroha-chan!

Iroha
Thank you, Mito-chan! But this is all thanks to everyone being here with me.

Iroha
If I'd never found Denki, I don't think this future would have ever come. I'm grateful to everyone in Denki, and of course, to you too, Mito-chan...

Iroha
...But Grandmother hasn't fully acknowledged us yet. It's true that there were areas where we fell short.

Iroha
So next time for sure, I'll put on a performance that Grandmother will truly recognise!

Iroha
With everyone in Denki by my side, I absolutely, positively believe it can come true!

Mito
You're right...if it's Denki, you can do it. Definitely.

Iroha
...So with that, I look forward to continuing to work with you! Mito-chan!

Mito
Yeah, same here...I look forward to it too, Iroha-chan!


Iruru
...Are you really okay with this? Not staying to hear the rest.

Hatsumi
Yeah, no need. I did what needed to be done...besides.

Iruru
Besides?

Hatsumi
The seeds have been sown.

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Pub: 05 Aug 2026 14:37 UTC

Edit: 05 Aug 2026 16:47 UTC

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