What I Can Achieve

Kokona: Isn’t this what the Little Mermaid must think, after meeting and parting with the Prince?

Shizuka: Kokona, I get your point, but I see it differently. The reason why she left at that time wasーー

Panda: It’s finally the day of auditions. Koko-chan and Oshizu-chan look really fired up~

Yae: Should you be worried only about them? Sasuga-san and me will also try for the role.

Panda: It’s no big deal. Super cute Mermaid-Panda will kick down everyone!

Chisa: Panda…

Panda: What?

Chisa: Mermaids don’t have legs, so they can’t kick.

Panda: Shup up! Then I’ll smash you with my tail fin!

Panda: Of course that goes for Koko-chan too ♪ If you hope to easily get the leading role, you’re in for disappointment!

Yae: Definitely are!

Kokona: I-I don’t think it will be easy to get the role!

Kokona: But… Alright! I won’t lose! I want to play the lead too!

Shizuka: (Actually, lately Kokona has been able to focus on acting way better than before. She learned to turn the pressure she receives into strength.)

Shizuka: (She’s definitely grown a lot. I’m really happy to see that.)

Shizuka: (But… Being close to Kokona and experiencing the same growth is, after allーー)

Kathrina: “I’m prepared! Sea Witch, what do you require of me?”

Everyone: …!

Kathrina: The Little Mermaid’s feelings in this scene… I need to understand them better…

Shizuka: That was good, Kathrina.

Kokona: The atmosphere changed in an instant… Kathrina-chan’s Little Mermaid is amazing!

Panda: It’s the scene Kathrin performed at the auditions to join Sirius… Hasn’t she grown way too much since then?

Chisa: Kathrina’s growth… is incredible.

Dugong: Squeak!

Panda: Ah!? Dugong, when did you?..

Yae: I’m sure Dugong-san is also curious about the auditions.

Yae: We should stay focused, so we don’t make any false steps.

Noah: Is everyone here?

Everyone: Yes!

Noah: Well then, we will now begin the auditions. Get ready.

Kathrina: (It’s alright. The way I am now…)

Kathrina: (I can play the Little Mermaid better than anyone!)