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.......

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Pub: 20 Jan 2024 07:04 UTC
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