Chapter 8: Just For Today
Shigure: Ah.
Nikako: Shigure-chan, are you alright? There are stairs at the entrance, here hold my hand.
Shigure: I'm fine. I'm not a klutz that falls down anywhere.
Nikako: Don't be like that. Here.
Shigure: Wait......
Nikako: Ehehe.
Hatsumi: Alright, I'll clean up here. Everyone got everything?
Shigure: What is with this. You two are being annoying~.
Iruru: Heh. You guys look like you're siblings or something.
Shigure: Can you leave me out of this?
Hatsumi: All I'm doing is treating you like a lady?
Shigure: Gosh..... Do whatever you feel like.
Nikako: ......
Iruru: ......
Daikoku: ......
Shigure: Who was the one who said we were gonna play cards on the train...... Everyone's already asleep.
Hatsumi: Aren't you tired?
Shigure: We went on a long trip, ran around a bunch, of course.
Hatsumi: I thought getting out and about would help relieve the stress a bit. I'm sorry if that wasn't the case.
Shigure: You better be. Next time, just take me to see a classical concert.
Hatsumi: I see..... I don't really know much about that. I'll do some research in that case
Shigure: No, just consult everyone before you decide on anything.
Hatsumi: What's with every word that comes out of your mouth, can't you just be truthful to yourself?
Hatsumi: I just thought that if we took some time off away from the stage, we would be able to see a more honest Shigure.
Shigure: Shigure can't be changed that easily...... Shigure really don't understand how Hatsumi-san thinks.
Hatsumi: You say me, but I think everyone is like this. So you should try and understand this.
Hatsumi: I'm not going to push you to tell me why you're in such a rush. But I'll be waiting until you're confortable to tell me.
Shigure: ......
Shigure: Then, tell me one thing. Hatsumi-san, what are your goals for acting?
Hatsumi: My personal acting goals huh?
Shigure: Shigure's asking because she wants to overtake you. She wants to become a Dai Star, do you have a dream like that?
Hatsumi: I want to create a play that is able to latch onto the hearts of the viewers, thats all. I have no interest in the titles and fame.
Shigure: Everyone always looks up to the plays that feature Dai Stars. I don't think there's anyone that thinks otherwise.
Hatsumi: It's true that you can attract a lot of fans. A troupe goal is to bring me as many viewers as possible. Shigure, do you have anything you're aiming for?
Shigure: If we're talking about actors, there is someone I look up to.
Hatsumi: I don't want to hear generic fluff like that, I want to know what you want to achieve. Shigure, what kind of actor do you want to become?
Shigure: Shigure...... wants to become a Dai Star while in Eden. She's already firmly decided on that.
Hatsumi: Not bad. But, make sure you don't forgot how to enjoy and have fun when performing.
Hatsumi: Tearing down boundaries and finding the answers after, that's where talent truly flourishes. That's what I think.
Shigure: Tearing down boundaries......
Hatsumi: You're still young, but I'm expecting you to exceed my expectations. You have so much potential. I would hate for you to stop and give up now.
Shigure: So that's what you're expecting of me. I'll keep that in mind.
Shigure: (She says that, but I have no intention to stop now. Time is running out.)
Shigure: (I'm want to become a Dai Star as fast as possible while here at Eden.)
Shigure: (But, now, just now. It's alright to just forget that for a second.)
Shigure: ......
Hatsumi: Shigure, you must be sleepy right? I'll wake you up once we arrive, so get some rest.
Shigure: ......OK.......