Gingaza Upper Management A: Ramona Wolf. You understand why you've been called here today, don't you? There's no place for disruptive elements, as we warned you beforehand.

Ramona: Yes.

Koyomi: (Ramona-san...)

Gingaza Executive: ...

Gingaza Upper Management B: You really did it. Despite our warning, you didn't change your attitude. Is that your declaration of intent? Wolf.

Ramona: ...Yes. I can't change my ways. I can't abandon everyone who's struggling just to save myself.

Ramona: If I did that, I'd lose sight of even my way of being as the actor 'Ramona Wolf' that Gingaza has evaluated.

Ramona: For the troupe to advance further, actors need to join hands with each other. ...This is my will.

Former Troupe Member A: What will? For a disruptive element who doesn't understand order as one who belongs to Gingaza and has spread discord, that's quite an arrogant way of speaking.

Former Troupe Member B: Exactly 'have some shame', I'd say? Speaking like a full fledged actor-it's too ridiculous to bear.

Koyomi: ...! However, there's no doubt that Ramona-san is an actor who has built up achievements like this performance and the Saint-Claud Guide.

Koyomi: It's also true that this matter was due to my inadequate supervision. I intend to thoroughly guide everyone so that such situations don't occur again.

Koyomi: So with all due respect, isn't it premature to decide on her withdrawal from Gingaza...?

Ramona: Koyomi...!?

Koyomi: (I was prepared...I'll accompany you as far as I can, Ramona-san...!)

Former Troupe Member B: Is that so? Honestly, I think we've already passed that stage. Senju Koyomi-san?

Former Troupe Member C: Is the tradition we've built up so light that we'd accept disruptive elements? You should understand that better than anyone, shouldn't you?

Former Troupe Member A: Even considering her achievements, she disrupted order within the troupe and caused unnecessary confusion. That alone is a sin.

Former Troupe Member A: You haven't been swayed, have you? As a member of the Senju family, you understand that you must condemn this matter together with us.

Koyomi: ...Yes.

Koyomi: (...As I thought, there are limits to how much I can protect Ramona-san from the fallout, given my position.)

Koyomi: (Not just as a member of Gingaza, but because of what I've built up as an actor of the Senju family.)

Koyomi: (Considering what I carry, I can't have my qualifications questioned here. ...I can't protect you, I can't become like you.)

Ramona: Even though I understand...! When I think I might not be able to stay here anymore, I'm scared to take that step...!

Ramona: Pathetic...! After saying it was all for everyone, here I am! Am I going to turn away from everyone and my own beliefs out of self-preservation...?!

Ramona: ...Yes. I can't change my ways. I can't abandon everyone who's struggling just to save myself.

Koyomi: (That day, the tears you shed thinking of other actors, and today, the will you declared.)

Koyomi: (Even while seeing that, I can only overlook it. Always like this...I boast about being a figurehead.)

Koyomi: (In reality, I'm not doing anything. Just like with Iroha-san. As I thought, for me...it's impossible.)

Gingaza Executive: The tradition we've built up...?

Gingaza Upper Management A: ...!? What's wrong, sensei? Is there some problem...?

Gingaza Executive: A problem? There are nothing but problems. It's been a problem all along.

Gingaza Executive: Times change. That's the way of the world. The value of tradition doesn't lie in continuing to maintain it.

Gingaza Executive: It lies in maintaining an unchanging axis that won't collapse even when swallowed by changing times. And in continuing to illuminate people's hearts unchanged.

Gingaza Executive: If you're trapped by maintenance, it can only lead to stagnation.

Gingaza Executive: I thought you understood that when we promoted scouting from overseas?

Gingaza Executive: Why are incompetent fools who don't even know the current situation surrounding the troupe standing in this place of discussion? That's truly the height of absurdity.

Ramona: ...!?

Koyomi: Sensei...!?

Former Troupe Member A: Do you understand what you're saying? We stand here as those who belong to Gingaza's tradition.

Former Troupe Member B: T-That's right. Ramona Wolf's way of being did disrupt the troupe's order-that's a fact, isn't it, sensei!?

Former Troupe Member C: With all due respect, do you understand what you're saying!? You know yourself that such an actor is not permitted by Gingaza tradition-

Gingaza Executive: Are you lot lecturing me about tradition? Me, who has been with this troupe for so long?

Gingaza Executive: Don't get carried away just because you've built up a little career, young lady. Whose stages do you think made your name?

Former Troupe Members: ...!!!

Koyomi: Wh...this is...

Gingaza Executive: I'll take charge of this matter concerning Ramona Wolf. You may all withdraw.

Ramona and Koyomi: I-I understand. / Y-Yes, understood.

Koyomi: (One of Gingaza's executives protected Ramona-san. ...Normally, this would be unthinkable.)

Koyomi: (Ramona-san's acting captivated sensei...come to think of it, this troupe has undergone dramatic changes since she joined.)

Koyomi: (And Ramona-san...you have finally become the trigger for decisive change in this Gingaza.)

Koyomi: Gingaza will change. Whether we like it or not.

Gingaza Executive: Sorry for calling you again so soon. Was there any inconvenience?

Ramona: No, not particularly...um, about the previous meeting...thank you very much.

Ramona: You protected me. Without those words, I would have been packing my bags by now.

Gingaza Executive: Don't worry about it. I just said what I'd been thinking all along.

Gingaza Executive: 'The Knights of the Round Table' was wonderful. You brilliantly portrayed a king suffering between duty and personal feelings.

Gingaza Executive: The management probably intended to overlap your situation at that time with Arthur whose kingdom was collapsing...but it exceeded expectations.

Gingaza Executive: As I thought, you have the ability worthy of being the standard bearer for the plan I envision.

Ramona: Standard bearer...?

Gingaza Executive: Yes. Ever since we invited you and other overseas actors, this troupe has shown change.

Gingaza Executive: And this change must not be extinguished. I believe it's a necessary change for Gingaza.

Gingaza Executive: Therefore, to incorporate such change into tradition, I'm planning to establish a new troupe that belongs to Gingaza.

Ramona: A new troupe...that belongs to Gingaza...?

Gingaza Executive: Yes, its name is...'Nebula'.

Ramona: Nebula...!?

Gingaza Executive: Establishment is still far off, but...I'd like to entrust you with being the troupe leader. Of course, feel free to use my name. I'll provide backing.

Ramona: Me, the troupe leader...but...

Gingaza Executive: Of course, I'm not asking for a clear answer right now. You have your circumstances. ...Just think about it.

Ramona: (A new troupe, and me as the leader...no good, my head can't keep up with all this.)

Ramona: (But...something like this was unthinkable at first.)

Ramona: (At first, there were few troupe members who showed understanding for what I said. Even Koyomi warned me to conform to the troupe's policies.)

Ramona: (But look at things now-hot pot, workshops...and in that meeting, even Koyomi protected me.)

Ramona: (And now, one of Gingaza's executives supports change, values me, and wants to entrust me with a new troupe.)

Ramona: What I've been doing...wasn't pointless after all. Thank goodness... eally, thank goodness.

Ramona: Right now, I'm just happy about that.

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Pub: 04 Feb 2026 21:28 UTC

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