Hatsumi
!? Daikoku...!

Hatsumi
You haven't gone home yet. What is it, did you need something from me?

Daikoku
N-No...it's just, I wondered if my Lord was still working...and got a little worried...

Hatsumi
I see...you're as kind as always, Daikoku. But I'm fine, so go home and rest easy.

Daikoku
...

Hatsumi
What's wrong? Did something happen...?

Daikoku
No...it's not that...

Daikoku
But...my Lord has been so busy lately, going to various places every day, negotiating, making arrangements...

Daikoku
And yet I can't be of any help...I feel frustrated at my own powerlessness...

Hatsumi
! Daikoku...don't worry, you don't need to think that way.

Hatsumi
You and everyone else are important actors for Eden. An actor's role is to continue polishing their craft, not to do miscellaneous tasks.

Hatsumi
But Daikoku, you're continuing to polish your acting even before this unfamiliar outdoor performance, aren't you.

Hatsumi
That itself is a contribution to my stage. Polishing your own acting...it's enough for all of you to just focus on that.

Hatsumi
That's what's most necessary for both me and for Eden. Or are you dissatisfied with that?

Daikoku
No, of course not...! My Lord... I understand...! I will polish my own acting and contribute to my Lord's stage without fail!

Hatsumi
Yes, that's the spirit. ...Besides, I'm planning to go home too, once I finish these documents.

Daikoku
Ah! In that case...here you go, this...

Hatsumi
Hm? An energy drink. You went out of your way to buy this for me?

Daikoku
I've seen you drink these sometimes...I-I thought drinking something like this might give you energy...

Daikoku
T-Then, I'll take my leave now...! Good work today...!

Hatsumi
Yes, be careful going home! ...Thank you, Daikoku.

Hatsumi
(I'm truly blessed with companions. Even though I do whatever I want like this, everyone cooperates with me.)

Hatsumi
(Even this challenge toward a dream that might seem absurd at first glance-while they may be bewildered, not a single person raised any objections.)

Hatsumi
(...Then I want to reward everyone's feelings too. I want to show the companions who care for me scenery they've never seen before.)

Hatsumi
Alright, time for one more push!

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Pub: 08 Mar 2026 19:11 UTC

Edit: 10 Mar 2026 21:29 UTC

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