The Season for Finding Stars

Chisa
I was without a job.

Chisa
That winter was very harsh.

Chisa
The family had no bread.

Chisa
Not even a piece.

Chisa
Even though there were 7 hungry children at home.

Reporter
We're bringing you live from the World Theater League announcement venue!

Reporter
Ah—right now, former Tanba Aces theater group member Hibari Watase is taking the stage!

Reporter
The cheers are incredible!

Reporter
Hibari-san, who suddenly retired as an actor several years ago and joined the World Theater League's judging panel!

Reporter
The announcement will finally come from those beautiful lips!

Hibari
Less than one year remains until the World Theater League!

Hibari
The venue will be the newly constructed "Astrolabe Hall" here in Ueno, Tokyo!

Hibari
...And as all theater fans already know!

Hibari
The Horoscope Season has arrived!

Noa
I think this every time. Writing letters on stationery paper... The judging panel does such old-fashioned things.

Hana
They're doing it ceremonially to give it weight. Including putting pressure on us.

Noa
...It's an official notification.

Hana
Panda, Sasuga, Kokona, Kathrina, and Shizuka. This year we have kids with a lot of potential.

Hana
It's our chance to show what we can do too.

Noa
We won't end with just Yae.

Noa
We'll have our actors standing at the opening ceremony of the Astrolabe.

Noa
For that purpose... Shamo-san. Is that okay?

Shamo
Yes, I don't mind. As we discussed.

Noa
Yes.

Panda
Hmm, what should we do for the next project...

Chisa
Panda, Panda. It's the season of awakening insects. Let's go do some fieldwork.

Panda
Who wants to observe insects by choice?! If you're going to invite me to something, make it something that could go viral!

Chisa
Then, let's hunt for Tsuchinoko.

Panda
"Then"... wait, if we planned it properly, that kind of thing might actually be popular?

Chisa
Hehe, let's aim for the reward money.

Kokona
yawn...

Shizuka
Hey, don't be so sloppy.

Yae
Fufu, that was a big yawn.

Kokona
Ehehe. Spring makes you sleepy, doesn't it? Don't you feel kind of happy?

Shizuka
Well, seasonally speaking.

Yae
I understand. Beautiful flowers bloom, and the sun is so warm. I might get sleepy too.

Shizuka
Yae-chan, if you get sleepy, you can use my lap as a pillow anytime.

Yae
Really? Thank you very much!

Kokona
Why is your response to me so different~!

Shizuka
Because Yae-chan is special.

Kokona
Make me special too~!

Shizuka
Fufu, lately we've finally returned to an atmosphere where we can joke around.

Kokona
Oh, is that what you mean? Yeah. Panda-chan and Sasuga-chan made up too.

Kokona
I hope lots of good things happen~.

Kathrina
What a sloppy face. Is it okay to be spacing out like that?

Kokona
Calling me sloppy is mean~. I'll be sharp when rehearsals start!

Kathrina
That's not what I mean—

Noa
Everyone's here, I see.

Kathrina
...She's here.

Kokona
Yeah.

Noa
An official notification has come from the World Theater League judging panel.

Everyone
!

Noa
You understand what I want to say, right?

Everyone
Yes!

Chisa
What you want to say...?

Panda
Hey hey hey! Don't you know about the Horoscope Season?!

Chisa
Horosucope...?

Panda
Scope!

Noa
The Horoscope Season refers to the intensified assessment period for Dai Stars leading up to the World Theater League.

Hana
And a play that receives an official notification is proof it's been recognized by the judging panel.

Hana
Simply put, judges will come to watch the performances more than usual. It's an opportunity for all of you aiming to become Dai Stars.

Panda
On top of that, the next venue is here in Ueno, Tokyo! The Astrolabe Hall that's under construction!

Panda
A theater with a capacity of over 8,000 people, one of the largest in the world...! You can't help but get fired up!

Chisa
Hmm. So it's a happy season for Panda.

Panda
...Well, yeah.

Noa
Therefore, I want all of you to approach this with determination.

Shizuka
So, has it been decided?

Noa
Our next production will be Les Misérables.

Everyone
——!

Yae
Wow!

Kathrina
I see, determination.

Panda
A classic at a time like this!

Chisa
Hmm.

Kokona
...L-Les Mis.

Shizuka
So that's what they chose...

Kathrina
Hiiragi-san, the roles—

Hana
After discussing with Shamo-san and others, we've decided to determine the main roles through an audition system where you can nominate yourselves.

Everyone
!

Noa
Quiet!

Hana
The roles we'll be auditioning for are Jean Valjean, Cosette, Javert, Fantine, Éponine, and Marius—six in total.

Noa
However, just because it's the Horoscope Season, we have no intention of attempting any special expressions. We will demonstrate our abilities as "Sirius Theater Troupe."

Noa
Being recognized as a Dai Star will have a very significant meaning for your lives as actors.

Noa
The role you want to play. The role where you can demonstrate your abilities. The role worthy of challenging yourself. Each of you should carefully consider and make the most of this opportunity!

Everyone
Yes!

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Pub: 20 Jul 2025 14:43 UTC

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