Hikari
96, 97, 98, 99...100...! Phew...time for a break~!
Gingaza Troupe Members
Hey, it must be true, right?
Gingaza Troupe Members
The management people were busily going in and out of the meeting room. There's no doubt about it.
Hikari
(Hm? Somehow everyone seems more restless than usual...I wonder what's going on...)
Gingaza Troupe Member
It finally arrived at Gingaza too-a letter directly from the World Theatre League. Which means they're planning to assess us at the next performance.
Gingaza Troupe Member
The next Dai Star candidate, right? I wonder who will be chosen...
Gingaza Troupe Member
The most likely candidate is probably Koyomi-senpai, right? After all, she's the daughter of that Senju family. The teachers will definitely push for her.
Gingaza Troupe Member
But in the recent 'Macbeth', Lilja-senpai also got quite a lot of attention. It might be more uncertain than we think?
Hikari
(I see...it's Horoscope Season, so everyone's unsettled.)
Hikari
(With my ability, I might not be there yet, but...I have to work hard so they'll notice me even a little!)
Gingaza Troupe Member
Thanks to Ramona-senpai, we should be growing too, but...in the end, no matter how hard we try, we can't beat people with talent, right?
Gingaza Troupe Member
That's nothing new. Especially here at Gingaza.
Hikari
(...I don't like this atmosphere much. Recently, everyone was having fun discussing acting together.)
Ramona
The Horoscope Season has finally arrived. Everyone's discussing whether a letter arrived at Gingaza too.
Xue
The intensive period for Dai Star selection...I've been waiting for this time!
Xue
If the letter arrived like the others are saying, the next performance will be a huge chance. I'm definitely going to grab an important role and take the seat of Dai Star!
Lilja
The roles aren't necessarily by audition. If they're appointed, Xue might be at a big disadvantage.
Xue
Shut up! I know that better than anyone! Then I'll just have to develop my skills even more before the next performance!
Hikari
Wow~! Xue's even more fired up than usual! Alright! I'll work hard so I don't lose either!
Ramona
You two have wonderful spirit.
Ramona
Indeed, if you're chosen as a Dai Star this time, participating in the 'Festival of Dai Stars' opening soon wouldn't be an impossible dream.
Ramona
It's only natural that you'd be even more fired up. After all, the huge chance to participate in the once every four years festival is right around the corner this year.
Ramona
However, while displaying individual abilities is of course important, first we must all work together to make the next performance a success.
Xue
Geez...same as always, Germany. Well, the fewer rivals the better!
Xue
The fact that you're not interested works in my favour!
Ramona
It's not that I'm not interested at all. I'm aiming to become a Dai Star too! Just like my friends working hard at other troupes.
Lilja
Everyone's fired up. I can't afford to lose either.
Xue
What!? Finland is burning with rivalry toward other actors? What's gotten into you?
Lilja
If I become a Dai Star, more people will be able to see me. If I go to the 'Festival of Dai Stars', even people all over the world...
Lilja
So I'm interested.
Hikari
Yeah yeah! Lilja-san, you're so beautiful, I'm sure everyone in the world will be captivated!
Xue
Guh...so you can raise your motivation for that reason too...this is unexpected.
Direction Chief
There you all are.
Hikari
Sensei...!
Direction Chief
Sorry to interrupt your meal, but gather at the rehearsal space. I have something important to discuss.
Hikari and Xue
!
Ramona and Lilja
!
Direction Chief
As you all likely already know, the Horoscope Season will begin soon.
Direction Chief
As usual, our Gingaza received a letter from the World Theatre League. In other words, the next performance will be a major opportunity to produce a Dai Star.
Direction Chief
There's no more time to take it easy. So without further ado, I'll announce the next program decided at the direction meeting.
Direction Chief
The program on which we stake Gingaza's fate is...'Hashi Benkei'.