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.