Hatsumi
For our next performance, we'll hold a stage in a location other than Eden Hall.
Nikako
Traveling theatre...with us as we are now!?
Iruru
Traveling theatre...well, we've talked about wanting to try it before, but...what about the venue?
Hatsumi
Of course, I've already looked into it. I've arranged to use the grounds of a shrine we have connections with.
Hatsumi
On the day, we'll perform on a special stage set up on their grounds.
Daikoku
Theatre...outside?
Shigure
(I wonder if there'll be bugs at this time of year...plus, we did training for outdoor performances before. But...)
Shigure
It's true we did training around the time before 'The Demon's Friend', but to suddenly be told we're doing theatre outside...
Tetra
See, I told you so. Isn't this a bit too sudden? Hatsumi.
Tetra
It's true we've talked about wanting to try traveling theatre before. But the situation is different from back then.
Tetra
The current Eden has its own current Eden-like quality. Everyone's finally coming together like this.
Tetra
Isn't changing the performance format now premature?
Hatsumi
...Your reactions are certainly understandable. As is what Tetra-san is saying.
Hatsumi
However, I don't want to do traveling theatre just because we've talked about it before.
Hatsumi
As I said earlier, the ideal stage we aim for. I believe this would be an effective means of delivering it to audiences.
Hatsumi
What we're aiming for isn't a stereotypical stage determined by Sense or inherent rank. It's a stage where actors pour out their own thirst and captivate the audience.
Hatsumi
A stage that quenches thirst.
Hatsumi
To do that, being bound by the framework of a theatre is too restrictive. Of course, we should still value performances here at Eden Hall.
Hatsumi
But precisely because we've shown stability now, I think we should challenge ourselves with a new performance format.
Daikoku
My Lord...
Iruru
Hatsumi...
Hatsumi
However, if I can't get your agreement, I can't force this on the troupe.
Hatsumi
I want to hear your opinions. What do you think?
Everyone
...
Nikako
Um, I'm in favor of the traveling theatre Ren-san mentioned!
Shigure
Nikako-senpai!?
Nikako
I've been thinking I want to perform in front of everyone on Aogashima someday! Plus, I want to take on challenges like Ren-san does!
Daikoku
I-I agree too! With my Lord's proposal! It connects to Nikacchi's dream too...!
Iruru
That's right, what Hatsumi's saying...makes sense. Plus it sounds interesting, so I agree too.
Shigure
Well? Shigure will show perfect acting anywhere, you know~? Shigure has no objections either!
Hatsumi
I see...thank you. All of you.
Tetra
Stability can also lead to stagnation...huh. If that's the case, I won't say anything more.
Tetra
If that's settled, shouldn't you announce the program too? The props team will have different work than usual.
Hatsumi
You're right. The sooner I tell them, the better. This time's program is...'Susanoo no Mikoto'.
Nikako
Susanoo no...Mikoto.
Hatsumi
Susanoo, raging because he wants to see his mother, is exiled from heaven. He ends up settling in Takamagahara, ruled by his sister Amaterasu.
Hatsumi
However, he rampages there too, and Amaterasu, in fear of her brother, shuts herself in the Heavenly Rock Cave.
Hatsumi
Susanoo is condemned by the gods for his misconduct and this time is exiled from Takamagahara. Yet even after being exiled, his temperament doesn't calm down.
Hatsumi
However, in the Land of Roots where he drifted, he ends up saving Kushinadahime from a monster called Yamata no Orochi.
Hatsumi
Susanoo gains a companion in Kushinadahime, and by finding his own place in the Land of Roots, his heart finally settles.
Hatsumi
And he changes his ways to become a good god.
Iruru
So this time's subject matter is Japanese mythology.
Hatsumi
Yes, of course I'll be writing the script. Naturally there will be differences from the original source, so make sure you understand them well.
Hatsumi
We'll start rehearsals tomorrow-rehearsals assuming outdoor performances. It'll be harder than usual, so be prepared!
Everyone
Yes!!!