What I Still Crave Even While Imprisoned (Part 1)

Hatsumi
Iruru, who wanted to try playing the lead role of Salome, was encouraged by Daikoku and told Hatsumi her feelings.

Hatsumi
Accepting her enthusiasm, Hatsumi cast Iruru in the role of Salome. While Iruru was enthusiastic about the expectations from her Eden comrades-

Iruru
Hmm hmm hmm♪ ...Maybe the steps for that scene would be like this?

Iruru
...No, Salome might dance more joyfully...?

Iruru
I should confirm this part with Hatsumi later. Let me make a note...

Nikako
Irurun, hello!

Iruru
Whaaa!? N-Nikako...!?

Nikako
Sorry, sorry for startling you! I just happened to see Irurun, so I thought I'd say hello.

Iruru
No no, I'm sorry for not noticing you. I was just thinking about something.

Nikako
Those steps just now were Salome's, weren't they? Were you working on your acting plan?

Iruru
Agh...I thought I was being careful, but you saw me...

Nikako
It was really wonderful♪ I can't wait to see Irurun's Salome in the actual performance.

Iruru
Ugh...saying such cute things...! Even if it's flattery, it makes me happy.

Nikako
It's not flattery at all! I think your smile has become even more beautiful since you were chosen for the lead role!

Iruru
Really...?

Nikako
Yes! Irurun has been smiling all the time lately, and it makes me happy just watching you.

Iruru
I'm showing it on my face too much...I thought I had a poker face...

Nikako
Did you say something?

Iruru
Don't worry about it. I was just pulling myself together a bit.

Iruru's Homeroom Teacher
Yorozu-san, could I have a word?

Iruru
Teacher, what's wrong?

Iruru's Homeroom Teacher
I asked you to collect those handouts, didn't I? It's unusual for you to be this late bringing them, so I was concerned.

Iruru
Handouts...? Ahhhh, the ones you asked for this morning!?

Iruru
Sorry, I forgot! I'll bring them right away!

Iruru
Sorry, Nikako! I'll see you later!

Iruru's Homeroom Teacher
Don't run in the corridors!

Nikako
...It's unusual for Irurun to make such a careless mistake.

Iruru's Homeroom Teacher
That's right. She's usually considerate to a fault...

Hatsumi
Oh ho, so Iruru made such a mistake. Is that why she's late?

Nikako
That's right. It's worrying, isn't it?

Daikoku
It's not like Iruru-san to make such mistakes... Perhaps she's feeling unwell...?

Nikako
Ehhh!?

Shigure
You're all thinking too dramatically. Maybe she's just excited about being chosen for the lead role?

Daikoku
This is why I hate thoughtless brats...! What if something happens to Iruru-san...?

Shigure
W-well...that would trouble Shigure too, but...

Iruru
Sorry for being late! The school business took longer than expected!

Nikako
Irurun! Are you feeling unwell anywhere!? Nauseous, stiff shoulders, back pain!?

Iruru
Wh-what's this all of a sudden!? I'm perfectly healthy!?

Daikoku
Iruru-san, you're not hiding anything strange, are you...?

Daikoku
If there's anything wrong, please tell us honestly...!

Iruru
Too close, too close! What's gotten into you too, Daikoku!? As you can see, I'm perfectly fine!

Shigure
S-see, I told you so. Everyone's worrying too much for no reason.

Hatsumi
It seems Shigure was right. Now that our lead has arrived, let's begin practice!

Iruru
I'll work hard in practice to make up for keeping you waiting. Um...today we start from page 16 of the script, right?

Hatsumi
No, we start from the scene on page 8. We discussed this in yesterday's meeting.

Iruru
Huh...did we...?

Hatsumi
Skipping twice as many practice sections-you're getting too ahead of yourself.

Iruru
Ahahaha...I have nothing to say in my defence...

Iruru
(To make this many careless mistakes in a row...I might really be getting too carried away...)