Koyomi
Mm...haah...

Koyomi
(The 'World Theatre League' is over, and peaceful everyday life continues...it feels rather strange.)

Koyomi
(No, but...I can't afford to stand still. There are still new performances ahead of me, after all.)

Ramona
Oh, Koyomi. Done with today's rehearsal already?

Koyomi
Yes, that's right. Why do you ask...?

Ramona
Then the timing is perfect! We've actually been talking about having a hot pot party at the dorm tonight.

Ramona
And of course, Xue will be making the hot pot as always. What do you say-would you like to join us?

Ramona
Now that the World Theatre League is over, things have finally settled down a bit. Gathering around a pot together and appreciating each other's hard work wouldn't be so bad, would it?

Koyomi
I'm afraid...I have plans to have dinner with my family tonight, so I won't be able to join, regrettably.

Ramona
I see...well, that can't be helped. I'll let you know the next time we do it-please do join us then!

Koyomi
Yes, if the timing works out. ...Well then, if you'll excuse me.

Xue
Looks like you got turned down again, Germany.

Ramona
Yeah. But this time, she said she had dinner plans with her family as her reason for declining.

Ramona
When I think about how her reason is no longer 'I have no intention of fraternising with fellow actors'...it feels like quite a change from before.

Xue
Well, yeah. Before, she would've refused on the spot without even giving a reason.

Ramona
Mm...when you think about it that way, it's quite moving. In whatever form it takes, the bonds within Gingaza are deepening.

Xue
When you first got here, Germany, you were annoyingly persistent. I guess even Koyomi-san had no choice but to give in eventually...

Ramona
And yet, for all your aloof comments, you've started hosting hot pot parties for us, haven't you, Xue.

Ramona
I'm truly grateful to you for that as well, from the bottom of my heart.

Xue
S-Shut up!

Xue
If you've got time to stand around talking about nonsense, go take Hikari with you and do the grocery shopping!

Ramona
Ha ha, fair enough. Well then, Xue, let's head back to the dorm for now.

Xue
Yeah.

Koyomi
(I wonder if Iroha-san is already home by now. I'd feel bad making her wait too long...)

Koyomi
(Hikawa-san has surely finished preparing dinner by now too...I need to hurry-)

???
That beautiful profile...it's Senju Koyomi, isn't it?

Koyomi
Excuse me? That voice and manner of speaking...could it be...

Hatsumi
What a coincidence-I'm surprised myself. But I'm glad to see you, Koyomi.

Koyomi
I thought so...Hatsumi-san.