Chapter 7: Even If It's Wrong
Iruru: So you still haven't decided on who's playing Salome?
Hatsumi: Not yet, what about it?
Iruru: ......
Iruru: If I were to say I wanted to play Salome, what would you say?
Hatsumi: You want to play a lead role?
Iruru: Ahaha. I know, it's very out of character for me.
Iruru: Unlike you, I know I'm not cut out to be a Daistar.
Hatsumi: Well, of course. There's no one that can hold a candle to me.
Iruru: I knew you'd say that~.
Iruru: But, I'm not like Daikoku or Shigure y'know? I don't stand out, and I don't have the same enamour as Nikako.
Hatsumi: True. But you do have your own specialty.
Iruru: Right! The famous Support Character Iruru!
Iruru: As it stands, I'm always playing a wide array of support roles. I want to be able to fill in the role if it's needed.
Iruru: But......
Iruru: I want to go for the lead role.
Hatsumi: ......
Iruru: I know I'm not cut out for it but, y'know.
Iruru: Honestly, I want to stand on the stage and shine along side you......
Iruru: I don't even know if I have any potential left in me.
Iruru: But deep down, there's a part of me that wants to do it.
Iruru: But that's not what people want out of me.
Iruru: So......
Hatsumi: Don't worry about stuff like that.
Hatsumi: Iruru...... I'll just say this.
Hatsumi: My ideal performance isn't going to ruined by your selfishness. Why do you think I started theatre and taking over this troupe?
Iruru: Eh......? Well you seem like the type that wants to perform a one man show.
Iruru: Maybe you want to gather a lot of people to put on a play......? You cant perform a play by yourself after all.
Hatsumi: I want to create a play where everyone's heart and soul can be put into it and come together.
Hatsumi: Everyone's got a soul and you can't just judge a book by it's cover.
Hatsumi: So I want Eden to be a place where people can put their own soul into the play. And I want to lead that.
Iruru: Soul......
Hatsumi: So why do you want to play Salome? I'll hear you out.
Iruru: I......
Iruru: (It's not just that I want to play the lead role. There's a reason I want to play Salome specifically.)
Iruru: Salome is a completely different person to me, so I want to try playing her role.
Hatsumi: A cheerful person like you want to play her? She's the complete opposite to you.
Iruru: Right. But I really want to,
Iruru: become like Salome.
Iruru: Even though she's completely different, I understand her loneliness......
Iruru: Even though it goes against this sense I've had my entire life. Even though I specialise in playing a supporting role.
Iruru: Unlike the usual me that exists to enhance the stage, somewhere deep in my heart, there's a me that wants to shine like a star.
Iruru: Even if it makes me go crazy. Even if you reject me like Jokanaan did. I want to become one with Salome......!
Hatsumi: I see.
Iruru: Me going crazy is just a metaphor, OK!?
Iruru: I'm going to give it my best.
Iruru: So, what do you think?
Hatsumi: I think I've got a good idea on how much you wanna do this. Gimme a second to take it in.
Iruru: ......
Iruru: (Shes glaring super hard at me......)
Hatsumi: Alright. Seems like what you're saying is true.
Hatsumi: Iruru playing Salome......
Hatsumi: Alright, I'm on board.
Iruru: ......
Iruru: Eh, for real?
Hatsumi: What you said earlier was the thrust I needed. I'll put your name down as the lead actor for "Salome".
Iruru: Ehh!? You're gonna put my name down as the lead actor!?
Hatsumi: Eden's speciality is pushing new boundaries after all.
Hatsumi: In exchange, you're not going to just give your usual effort, you're going to put your soul into this performance.
Iruru: My soul......
Hatsumi: Yeah, your soul. Not just relying on your sense, you're going to dig into the depths of your heart and use that, just like you did just now.
Hatsumi: Iruru, you better show me that you've grown.
Iruru: Got it.
Iruru: I'll definitely show you a new me.