Shizuka's Answer
Shizuka
I want to stand on stage with you... right beside you.
That feeling hasn't changed.
Kokona
Then...
Shizuka
...I'm sorry. I'm undecided...
I am your shadow, your sense. I exist to make you shine on stage.
But... to think I'd actually stand on stage...
Kokona
I want to support Shizuka-chan's feelings.
Shizuka
...It's not that simple, is it?
And I—
Kokona
Shizuka-chan is my sense.
But I want Shizuka-chan to do what she wants to do.
Shizuka
.....
Kokona
Wanting to perform on stage isn't a bad thing, is it?
I joined Sirius because I felt the same way.
Shizuka
But...
Kokona
...You scared?
Shizuka
...Yeah.
I'm sorry, I'm usually the one telling you to be assertive.
Kokona
No. Everyone gets scared when they try something new.
So, just like Shizuka-chan always encouraged me, I hope I can do the same for Shizuka-chan.
I may not be the most reliable person, but my desire to stand on stage with you hasn't changed.
Shizuka
...Thank you. I'm no good. When I actually try to do it, I just end up worrying about what everyone will say.
Kokona
Hehe. If someone says it's no good, I'll say, "That's not true."
See, even back when "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" was played, nobody said anything like that!
Shizuka
Back then, everyone, including myself, was just desperately trying to make the show a success...
Kokona
But you were shining back then.
Shizuka
.....
Kokona
That was also the time when everyone started to be able to see Shizuka-chan, and people are still talking about who that Messenger from the Moon was, right?
Having Shizuka-chan on stage, being visible to everyone, and having so many people talking about her...it made me so happy.
Shizuka
Kokona...
Kokona
I want to stand on the same stage as Shizuka-chan, and I want lots of people to see Shizuka-chan's acting.
That's why I want Shizuka-chan to become an actress in Sirius.
Shizuka
...I never imagined Kokona had thought about it that much.
Kokona
B-But... I want to keep my promise...
Shizuka
No, that's not it. I'm not trying to make fun of you.
I was so happy to hear that you had thought that far ahead...
Kokona
Of course. you are my best friend, after all.
Shizuka
...Thank you.
Kokona
Uh, hehe... If I wasn't acting, it would be embarrassing to say something like that to someone's face.
Shizuka
Yeah. I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed.
Let me think a bit about what you just said.
Kokona
Okay. I'll be waiting.
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Shizuka
This train brings back memories...
Hey Kokona, do you remember? Kokona?
Kokona
Zzzzz..... Zzzzz.....
Shizuka
Falling asleep on the way home... I can't just leave you alone yet.
Well, that is just like you, Kokona.
Kokona
Zzzzz..... Let's do our best... for your debut...
Shizuka
Are you talking about that even in your dreams...?
(I'm glad Kokona remembered our promise. I really do want to stand on stage...
But... for a being born of "Sense" to stand on stage as an actor...)
Kokona
...Starring... as Dai Star... Zzzzz.....
Shizuka
(Kokona said she wanted to support me. But...
...I am Phantom. The Sense supporting Kokona from the shadows. Is it really okay for me to wish for anything more than that?)
Kokona...
(Even though she encouraged me so much, I... I'm still scared...)
Kokona
Hmm... Shizuka-chan...
Shizuka
.....!
Kokona
...Together on stage... Zzzzz...
Shizuka
...Together, huh?
I wonder if I'll be able to keep our promise.