Shizuka
You're having Sasuga stay in this room...?

Kokona
Yes. It seems she had a bit of a fight with Panda-chan... So I thought we could do that, even if it's just for a little while.

Chisa
...Thank you for having me.

Shizuka
I don't mind, but...won't it be a bit cramped with four people in this room?

Kokona
It's fine. Kathrina-chan said she'll stay in Panda-chan's room instead.

Shizuka
So you've already worked that out. In that case, I have no objections.

Shizuka
Sasuga...you can't treat it like your own room, but make yourself at home.

Chisa
Yeah...thank you.

Kokona
Kathrina-chan said to feel free to use her futon. Sasuga-chan, come over here.

Kokona
...Wah!? Sasuga-chan, your hands are freezing cold!?

Chisa
They are...?

Shizuka
...They really are. Like ice. You should probably take a bath first to warm up.

Shizuka
I'll prepare the bedding here, so go soak in some warm water. That's the best way to relax both body and mind.

Kokona
That's right! Sasuga-chan, take your time!

Chisa
Okay...I'll go...

Shizuka
...When I heard they had a fight, I thought it was their usual squabbling...

Shizuka
But seeing Sasuga in that state, it seems quite serious.

Kokona
I wonder how things ended up like this...

Shizuka
I often hear about actors clashing over plays or acting theories, but this isn't like that, is it?

Kokona
No...Panda-chan seems like she doesn't want to talk to Sasuga-chan at all...

Shizuka
From my perspective, I'm surprised that Panda was so on edge.

Shizuka
And with Sasuga of all people? It's not like Panda...

Kokona
...Maybe it's because of the Peter Pan audition.

Shizuka
Hmm...it's true that Panda didn't pass the audition, but...she's not the type to hold a grudge over something like that, is she?

Kokona
That's true...but that's about the only reason I can think of.

Shizuka
It would be best if we could ask her directly about the cause of the tension...but it doesn't seem like the right time for that.

Kokona
Yeah... But even if all we can do is watch over them...I at least want to cheer them up.

Shizuka
You're right...if the atmosphere stays gloomy, we might get pulled down too. Should we plan our strategy now?

Kokona
Yes!

Shizuka
Still, thinking of things that would make Sasuga happy is surprisingly difficult...

Kokona
That's true... For example, what about treating her to something she likes or something delicious?

Shizuka
Didn't Kathrina mention eating sōmen noodles with her recently?

Kokona
Oh, that's right! We should probably use a different idea...

Shizuka
Should we try to ask about the situation, even if we have to force it a bit? That would make it easier to come up with a plan...

Kokona
But what if that makes things worse...

Shizuka
Hmm...those two have been close for a long time... Even though we're fellow actors, maybe we shouldn't interfere too much...

Kokona
...Still, isn't there something we can do? I've never seen Sasuga-chan looking so sad before...

Shizuka
Even if cheering her up is difficult... At the very least, I'd like to make her smile a little...

Kokona
...That's it, Shizuka-chan!

Shizuka
Eh...?

Kokona
Maybe if Sasuga-chan laughs, she'll feel a bit better!

Shizuka
You mean...we should make Sasuga laugh? Like comedians?

Kokona
Yes! Let's make her laugh out loud!

Shizuka
T-that seems a bit off somehow...

Kokona
But they say smiles bring happiness, you know?

Kokona
I just feel like it will lead things in a good direction!

Shizuka
Is that how it works...?