Otaku and Sisters and
Dia
Err, it's Gekidan Denki, right? Gekidan Denki...search.
Ruby
Did you find it, Onee-chan?
Dia
The name of the theatre is different from the name of the theatre troupe. It's complicated... Err, what's the name of the theatre...?
Ruby
We'd better get there soon, or we'll be late. I hear there's lots of merchandise too.
Dia
Yeah, if it's a theatre company that's the talk of Akihabara, the Mecca of School Idols, we can't just ignore it.
Dia
Ruby, watch out!
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Wah!?
Ruby
Whoa! We bumped into each other!
Ruby
I'm sorry!
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No, it's no big deal.
Dia
Oh, you dropped something. Is it a key ring?
Ruby
It says ‘Gekidan Denki’! Does that mean...
Denki Otaku?
Eh? Oh, I'm sorry. It’s not like I'm a Denki otaku or a big fan or anything...
Ruby
Oh, that's right! Ruby and I are looking for the Gekidan Denki theatre. So, that is...
Dia
If you don't mind, could you show us the way to the theatre? I'm Kurosawa Dia. This is my younger sister Ruby.
Denki Otaku?
O-Oh, thank you so much for relying on me. But I'm not familiar with the area either...
Denki Otaku?
I'm not sure where Denki Space is either...
Dia
...I don't think we've mentioned the name of the theatre yet.
Denki Otaku?
I-Is that so!?
Denki Otaku?
Well, I've heard a rumour about it...
Ruby
...
Denki Otaku?
...
Ruby
...
Denki Otaku?
I understand! I give up.
Denki Otaku?
I was just about to head to that theatre, so I'll show you the way.
Yoshiko
Is this the theatre...? It's smaller than I thought. The stage is really close... And it really is an invitation only seat.
Yoshiko
The limited revival performance of ‘Arabian Nights’... I'm glad I know the story somehow...
Dia
I can't believe that, on top of being shown the way, the seats are so close. What a coincidence!
Denki Otaku?
Yes, that's right... Really, what a coincidence!
Denki Otaku?
(What if Towa-san is in charge of directing the next performance? I can't be shaking with joy right next to the two of them...)
Denki Otaku?
(It's entirely possible that there will be additions or changes to the production for the revival. Whatever happens, I’ll just have to endure it in silence...!)
Ruby
Are you okay? You've been trembling a bit since a while ago...
Denki Otaku?
Oh, yes, I’m fine! Here we go...
Yoshiko
(It's started!)
Iroha
'The people of this town don't look down. They're so busy with their business that they're always thirsty.’
Iroha
'No one can see me. No one knows my name. But I love this town.
Iroha
'People living their lives with all their might. At night, you can hear the sweet scent of music and laughter. Look, it's starting again tonight! Arabian Nights!’
Yoshiko
(Iroha!? You're completely different from when I met you at the station...!)
Koyomi
(Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! This is what comes to mind when I think of Arabian Nights! This is the opening speech! Even though you're my little sister, Aladdin is so dignified and adorable...!)
Ruby
Are you okay...? It seems like you're out of breath...
Denki Otaku?
Eh, yeah. Well, you know... Watching a play is something that uses up a lot of energy...
Dia
Leaving aside whether you're out of breath or not, it was certainly a wonderful performance. In addition to the acting, I enjoyed the singing and dancing.
Ruby
Y-yeah...! I don't know much about the original story, but it was a lot of fun.
Denki Otaku?
That's right! The skill of entertaining the audience while conveying the appeal of the Arabian Nights story...!
Denki Otaku?
If you like, would you like to have some tea after this? It would be impossible to go home without talking about how wonderful it was...!
Denki Otaku?
Yes, that's true! The genie watching over Aladdin as he courts Princess Layla...! Those movements were ad-libbed by Towa-san!
Denki Otaku?
This time it was a limited revival performance, but Towa's delicate acting, which has changed through performances such as 'Alice', was more wonderful than any of her previous performances...
Dia
(Once she starts talking, she just can't stop, can she...?)
Denki Otaku?
Ah, but the one who struck me the most today was Iroha-san! When Mito-san stumbled towards the end, her quick thinking to support her waist was so smart!
Ruby
(Iroha-san, Iroha-san, um... I think her name was in the pamphlet I bought...)
Ruby
Ah, there it is. Um... Senju Iroha-san.
Denki Otaku?
That photo in the pamphlet! It's wonderful, too, isn't it! Every single eyelash, the texture of her skin, it's all perfect, just like a pearl...!
Dia
...Um, come to think of it, I don't think I asked you your name.
Denki Otaku?
Eh!? Um. Ha ha...I'm sorry, but I'm not really someone who needs to introduce themselves...
Dia
stare...
Denki Otaku?
Ugh...
Dia
stare...
Koyomi
...My name is Senju Koyomi...
Ruby
Hmm? Senju...? Is it the same as Iroha-san you were talking about earlier?
Koyomi
N-No... Well, you know, coincidences happen...
Dia
I don't think there are many people with the surname Senju. Could it be... that you're sisters, just like Ruby and I...?
Koyomi
Please keep it a secret! Iroha-san would be embarrassed too.
Dia
I don't mind keeping it a secret, but in the first place, why-
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Oh? Is that Koyomi over there?
Koyomi
Y-You!