Hatsumi
...And so, we would very much like to borrow this location and perform the stage production of 'Susanoo no Mikoto' here.

Priest
I see...rather than an indoor performance in a theatre, you'll set up a stage on our shrine's grounds and perform there...

Hatsumi
I've compiled the specific stage setup images and such in these materials, so please take a look.

Priest
Oh my, this is interesting. You're making good use of our shrine's strengths.

Hatsumi
Yes, that's the intention. ...This is a wonderful shrine, we should be able to create a good stage here.

Priest
Understood. We shall lend this shrine to you, Troupe Eden, for your performance.

Priest
Regarding the stage setup as well, please leave it to us. We will construct a platform for the stage here by the day of the performance.

Hatsumi
Thank you. I'm truly grateful for your assistance. We'll make it the finest stage that will remain in the memories of those who come here.

Priest
Yes, we look forward to it as well. We have high expectations.

Hatsumi
(...With this, we've safely secured the location.)

Hatsumi
(I had assumed we might not be taken seriously at all, but...the priest seems eager to cooperate with the performance, so this should be no problem.)

Hatsumi
(How grateful...even though there's no precedent, they're accepting our troupe's performance like this.)

Hatsumi
(This shrine will one day become an important place for Eden. Because it became the first step toward our dream of a traveling theatre troupe.)

Hatsumi
...This is the list of equipment I'd like you to gather within this week. Please share it with everyone in charge of props.

Eden Troupe Member
Yes! Understood!

Hatsumi
The shrine will set up the stage foundation for us. In coordination with that, we'll prepare everything necessary for the performance.

Hatsumi
To not waste their goodwill, exercise the utmost caution to prevent any accidents whatsoever.

Eden Troupe Member
I see...in that case, when assembling the set, let's call in a shrine carpenter and get their advice.

Eden Troupe Member
Not only to match the shrine's atmosphere, but to ensure safe construction, I think it's best to have a professional in traditional Japanese architecture come and inspect it.

Hatsumi
That's an excellent idea. This is a first attempt for us, we want to be fully prepared. If there's anything I need to arrange on my end, tell me anytime.

Eden Troupe Member
Yes, thank you! Then I'll get started on preparations right away.

Hatsumi
There will be many unfamiliar things this time. It may cause you some trouble, but I'm counting on you. ...I'm relying on you!

Eden Troupe Member
Leave it to us, Hatsumi-san. This is all for Eden's dream, after all.

Hatsumi
Yes...that's right.

Hatsumi
This month's expenses are...all calculated now. The documents I still need to check are...

Hatsumi
Yeah, that's a good stopping point. ...Phew...

Daikoku
U-Um...

Hatsumi
!? Daikoku...!

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Pub: 08 Mar 2026 19:11 UTC

Edit: 10 Mar 2026 21:27 UTC

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