Hibari
'It's less than one year until the World Theatre League!'

Hibari
'The venue will be the newly built 'Astrolabe Hall' here in Ueno, Tokyo!'

Hibari
'...And I'm sure all you theatre fans already understand!'

Hibari
'The Horoscope Season has arrived!'

Former Troupe Member A
Even if it's also announcing the new venue, it's quite a grandiose production. Though I doubt it's solely the decision of that young upstart from Tanba who just joined the Examination Department.

Former Troupe Member B
The season has arrived to find great brilliance among the countless stars.

Former Troupe Member C
The pattern of fate drawn by the celestial board...I wonder if someone who receives guidance will appear?

Former Troupe Member A
They must appear, or we'll be in trouble. A letter from Paris should be arriving at Gingaza around now.

Gingaza PR
Yes. As usual, it seems the judge will be observing the next performance.

Gingaza PR
The World Theatre League wishes for Gingaza, with its long history, to make special efforts and achieve even greater progress, in order to contribute to the development of the theatre world as a whole-so they say.

Former Troupe Member A
That goes without saying.

Former Troupe Member B
I'd like them to present the best casting, the finest direction, and the greatest performance. This is different from competing for stars in the Saint-Claud Guide.

Direction Chief
...Of course, I'm aware.

Former Troupe Member B
We have continued to illuminate the supreme stage for a long time. To demonstrate Gingaza's authority.

Former Troupe Member C
But it would be troubling if the next generation only clings to their predecessors' prestige. Someone who can reach the seat of stars themselves must appear. Right?

Former Troupe Member A
From Gingaza, the next Dai Star. Light a new beacon in the heavens.

Direction Chief
...A new light. The next Dai Star, huh...

Gingaza PR
We've been hearing that almost every day lately.

Direction Chief
We'll probably hear it again tonight. There's a dinner meeting with the supporters' association.

Gingaza PR
Day after day, it's giving me a headache...

Gingaza PR
By the way, do you have prospects for the next performance? There's no changing the schedule.

Direction Chief
Honestly, the direction meetings are quite difficult. After all, it's a stage that will host World Theatre League judge.

Direction Chief
Since there's also the matter of casting, we have no choice but to be careful in selecting the work.

Gingaza PR
...As long as they're suited for the role, anyone can be the lead. But as we discussed in the management meeting, I can't compromise on the star's appearance.

Direction Chief
I understand. I'm sure the higher ups want that too.

Direction Chief
The next Dai Star candidate that Gingaza should produce...the existence most worthy of us putting forward now is none other than her.

Gingaza PR
I'm counting on you. Please don't do anything that would incur the displeasure of the upper management-

Direction Chief
Oh my. Speak of the devil-is that a phone call to hurry us along? Or perhaps orders from sponsor companies or media?

Gingaza PR
...No. It appears to be from Paris.

Hibari
-Not just a letter, but going so far as to call from headquarters?

Hibari
If you had told me in advance, I would have taken the message and conveyed it directly to Gingaza's management.

Hibari
So you're treating them that courteously. Well, considering that troupe's track record, it's only natural.

Hibari
Yes. The tickets have been arranged. The observation will proceed as scheduled.

Hibari
...Gingaza, which has produced numerous Dai Stars. While there are mountains of star eggs, there are also many lights that are crushed by the overly harsh gravity.

Hibari
The brilliance of the children who survived in an environment bound by tradition and discipline-let me assess it, shall we?

Gingaza Troupe Member A
315...316...317...!

Gingaza Troupe Member B
Hey...! Muscle training based on Yonaguni-senpai's standards might interfere with rehearsal, don't you think...!?

Gingaza Troupe Member A
Don't complain. Wolf-senpai teaches us every day, right? That it's important to know each other and cooperate.

Gingaza Troupe Member A
Come on, remember Yonaguni-senpai's words! Together now...if you push yourself to the limit...you can surpass the limit...!

Koyomi
(...I wonder what they're doing in the workshop. Perhaps I should stop them.)

Koyomi
(Ramona-san and the others...seem to have stepped out.)

Direction Chief
There you are, Senju.

Koyomi
Sensei? You have a serious expression-what's the matter?

Direction Chief
I need to talk to you. About the next performance and...the Horoscope Season.

Koyomi
...!

Koyomi
...I understand.

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Pub: 21 Oct 2025 17:22 UTC

Edit: 22 Oct 2025 20:10 UTC

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