Ramona
Hey, Kathrina.
Kathrina
Mona-san, I'm sorry for troubling you. Thanks for coming all this way.
Ramona
It's nothing. I'm happy that you contacted me. I heard "The Demon's Friend" was a great success.
Kathrina
Yes. That's why we're doing additional performances. I received some VIP tickets, so I thought I'd give them to you.
Ramona
Are you sure I should have them? I've already seen the first performance.
Kathrina
I actually wanted to give them to Mama, but she seems busy. There's no one else I can give them to.
Kathrina
...Don't make me say it out loud.
Ramona
Haha, I see. Then I'll gratefully accept them.
Kathrina
There are two tickets, so feel free to bring someone along if you'd like.
Ramona
Yes. Let's see, the date is-
Ramona
Two weeks from Sunday?
Christina
How about Sunday the week after next? The auditions should be over by then.
Ramona
...
Ramona
I'm sorry, but I have a prior engagement that day. I might not be able to attend.
Kathrina
Is that so?
Ramona
It's not confirmed yet...but I have plans with a friend. I'm sorry if I can't make it.
Kathrina
...I see. You're busy.
Ramona
Yes, I apologise. Should I return the tickets to you?
Kathrina
Hmm...
Kathrina
It's fine. I can't think of anyone else to give them to anyway. Come if you can.
Ramona
Understood.
Kathrina
But still, you really do have a lot of friends, Mona-san. During the New Year's shrine visit, you came with people from Gingaza.
Ramona
Ah, the person I'm meeting this time isn't from Gingaza. So I'm a bit conflicted.
Kathrina
A school acquaintance?
Ramona
No, it's Chris. She was with us at Sternlicht Theatre.
Kathrina
Oh, that's...
Kathrina
The person who was close with you, right? Is she coming to Japan for vacation?
Ramona
Yes. She wants to work in a Japanese theatre troupe. She's going to audition soon. Just like you did.
Kathrina
...I see.
Kathrina
But I said some terrible things to her in the past. I'm glad to hear she's doing well.
Ramona
...!
Kathrina
W-What?
Ramona
Nothing...I just didn't expect to hear such words from you.
Kathrina
Huh? What do you think I-
Kathrina
...
Kathrina
No, maybe you're right.
Ramona
Hey, Kathrina. Do you not want to remember things from Germany?
Kathrina
Eh?
Ramona
You were struggling alone, and in the end, I couldn't help you when it mattered most. I've always felt bad for that.
Kathrina
Why so suddenly...? It's not your fault, Mona-san.
Kathrina
Well, but...
Ramona
But?
Kathrina
I also...sometimes...still think about it.
Kathrina
I know it's pointless to say this, and nothing can be done about it.
Kathrina
The way I acted in Germany wasn't very good. I wonder if there could have been another way...
Ramona
Kathrina...
Ramona
I see. You really have changed since coming to Japan.
Ramona
...I wonder what everyone in Germany would think if they saw the current Kathrina.
Kathrina
I wouldn't be able to face them now. But I've always regretted it.
Ramona
Do you want to start over?
Kathrina
...It's not about starting over, just that I feel unsettled. Well, enjoy next Sunday. Don't feel obligated to come see the show.
Ramona
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