Casting for Macbeth (Part 2)

Hikari: Ta-da! Look here on the list of successful candidates! It says Yonaguni Hikari is playing the part of Macduff!

Xue: Yes, yes, congratulations. I'm glad you got to appear until the end.

Hikari: Javelin! No, that's too much of a throw!

Hikari: Ramo-san also got a role. Clap clap clap!

Lilja: Congratulations. Who's Ramo?

Ramona: Macbeth's best friend, Banquo. Both Hikari and I were able to use the experience we gained from performing in the previous plays.

Hikari: I'm confident!

Ramona: The kouhai who have been practicing also got pretty good roles. Not all of them, though.

Xue: Hmph. You win roles based on your ability.

Xue: …...Well, it's not really my place to say that this time.

Ramona: Some things can't be helped, but I don't want to give up. I'll create a place where we can all work hard together. That's what I have to do.

Koyomi: ......Anyway, we've got all the actors now. A new ‘Macbeth’ at Gingaza......

Hikari: Yeah, yeah! I can't wait to get my hands on the script! I can't imagine Lilja-san playing Lady Macbeth!

Ramona: It's certainly an unusual casting. Up until now, Lilja's most memorable roles have been the Moon Princess in 'Taketori Monogatari' and Snow White.

Lilja: I liked those roles. They were beautiful, and everyone looked at me.

Lilja: But next time I'm Lady Macbeth. She's greedy and not very fair......

Xue: What are you complaining about? You're a leading role! If you don't like it, I can replace you.

Lilja: I don't like Duncan because he doesn't stand out.

Xue: I know that already!?

Ramona: In any case, I don't think they can replace you for the role of Lady Macbeth.

Ramona: The play will attractively depict the strength of Lady Macbeth, who motivates the cowardly Macbeth. If the director's words are to be believed, the character will also be changed.

Lilja: Is that so?

Koyomi: Yes, I think so too. I guess that's what the senseis have decided to do......

Hikari: I can't imagine it, but are Gingaza and Lilja-san also breaking new ground?

Ramona: Yes, it's an unprecedented innovation. If they change tradition just to get the star, I wonder what will happen......

Koyomi: ......

Xue: Damn it......! Do it properly, Finland! In a way, it's up to you!

Lilja: Why?

Xue: This girl doesn't understand the seriousness of the situation at all…... If there's something you want to say, say it now, troupe leader.

Koyomi: ......Lilja-san. This production of 'Macbeth' will definitely be different from Gingaza’s previous productions.

Koyomi: Gingaza, which is in danger of ceasing to be featured in the Saint-Claud Guide, needs a new Lady Macbeth, and that's where you come in.

Koyomi: So, I hope you'll work even harder than before.

Lilja: Okay. Anything else?

Koyomi: I hope you understand......

Xue: At least she's responding......

Ramona: Not being over eager is a good thing. Keep up the good work, Lilja.

Hikari: I'll do my best too! Lilja-san, if there's anything you need help with, just let me know!

Lilja: Okay.

Gingaza Members: Ramona-senpai, please teach us again today! I'd like to be chosen next time too......!

Ramona: Well, it's good to have enthusiasm! Then, let's go to the practice hall!

Hikari: Let's go!

Xue: Alright, I'll go finish up my part time job. I'm going to earn some money!

Koyomi: How about you, Lilja-san? Since we're playing a married couple, I'm happy to accompany you if you need to exchange opinions.

Lilja: That makes me happy, Koyomi. But I feel like going for a walk.

Koyomi: I, see......

Koyomi: (......Sensei has thought this through.)

Koyomi: But is this really okay?

Koyomi: (No, there's no room for me to interfere. An actor must give their all to the role they've been given.)

Koyomi: (But......)

Lilja: ~♪

Gingaza Public Relations: Kurtbay-san, you're just in time. We were just having a meeting.

Lilja: What is it?

Chief Director: It's about the rehearsal observation I mentioned the other day. She really wants to greet you in person.

Contemporary Artist: Thank you for taking the time to see me despite your busy schedule. I’ll be observing.

Lilja: It's fine if you just watch. My heart races when people look at me.

Contemporary Artist: As I thought, you have your own unique view of the world. It's a shame we can't create art together.

Lilja: I don't understand what you mean by 'destruction and creation', but I think your aesthetic sense in choosing me is certainly good.

Contemporary Artist: I'm looking forward to it, very much.

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Pub: 29 Nov 2024 21:18 UTC
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