Tetra
...Eden has become a good troupe, hasn't it?
Hatsumi
Indeed, Tetra-san. While holding their own opinions, they also show understanding for my feelings.
Hatsumi
I'm quite fortunate.
Tetra
Yet you don't bend, which is just like you.
Hatsumi
Believe it or not, I think I've mellowed. Besides, my not bending is for Eden's sake.
Tetra
True. The fact that there's no rebellion from everyone is the best proof of that. I'm glad I entrusted this troupe to you.
Tetra
It looks like I'll be able to see interesting sights for a while longer.
Hatsumi
Not just for a while. The road ahead is long, Tetra-san. After all, the real work begins once we restart the traveling theatre troupe.
Tetra
Looks like I can't rest easy after all.
Hatsumi
Of course not. Only you have knowledge about traveling theatre troupes. I'll still be relying on you.
Iruru
So, about 'Operettas'...simply put, they're musical dramas with dialogue and dance.
Nikako
A musical drama that combines dialogue acting with song and dance, huh. Sounds like a high bar...
Iruru
Even though it's called musical drama, unlike serious things like opera, it seems to be a more casual and accessible genre.
Daikoku
...From what I researched online, there are quite a few representative works...I didn't know...
Nikako
The Greek mythology parody 'Orpheus in the Underworld,' the widow's comedy 'The Merry Widow'...they all sound interesting!
Nikako
I'd like everyone to go see one together. We need to actually watch and study what it's like!
Shigure
Hatsumi-san said we'd do an operetta program, but that doesn't mean we're doing an actual operetta itself, does it?
Daikoku
Whatever form we perform it in...we need to finish with acting that matches my Lord's script...
Shigure
Well, whatever program and whatever role I'm assigned, I'll perform it easily anyway.
Daikoku
Kuh...still such a cheeky brat...!
Shigure
Hmph...
Daikoku
(? ...She's not talking back like usual...)
Nikako
(...Shigure-chan...?)
Iruru
For now, we generally understand what operetta is. Hatsumi should be coming soon, so let's end the break here.
Nikako
Yes! I'm looking forward to what kind of story the next program will be!
Daikoku
If it's a program chosen by my Lord, it will surely be the best stage...!
Shigure
...
Nikako
Phew~. Today's practice was tiring too. I moved a lot and used my voice, so I'm getting hungry~!
Daikoku
...'Operetta' programs are all comedies...I feel yang energy...will it suit me...?
Nikako
B-But! Ren-san seems to be writing the script again, so depending on the adaptation, it might not be a comedy!
Daikoku
True...but if my Lord tells me to perform comedy...I'll even pretend to be an extrovert...!
Nikako
Yeah yeah, that's the spirit! Da-chan!
Nikako
...Are you okay, Shigure-chan? Aren't you tired?
Shigure
This much is fine for Shigure.
Nikako
Really...? Somehow today's Shigure-chan doesn't seem very energetic...
Daikoku
Probably got flustered after hearing a letter arrived from the World Theatre League, right? This is why brats are...
Shigure
Hmph, Shigure isn't...flustered or anything. Plus, if Hatsumi-san decided it, there's no point complaining.
Daikoku
That way of talking shows you're not convinced. You heard what my Lord said, right? About not compromising with authority-
Shigure
...You have it easy, don't you, Daikoku-senpai? As long as you stick to Hatsumi-san like that, you can continue being an actor.
Daikoku
Huh...? What's that supposed to mean...?
Shigure
Nothing really...well then, Shigure will be leaving first~.
Daikoku
Wait...! Ugh...what's with that lack of spirit...usually she'd be more confrontational...
Nikako
Shigure-chan...
Iruru
Nikako, Daikoku...! I just passed Shigure over there...did something happen?
Nikako and Daikoku
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