Christina
What did you want to talk about? If it's about what happened at Sirius Theatre, it's okay.

Christina
Really, you don't need to blame yourself. It's my fault for dwelling on the past.

Ramona
Yes...you've told me that many times, but I wanted to apologise to you face to face.

Ramona
I'm sorry. For ignoring your feelings and forcing you to confront things.

Christina
You really are persistent, Rami. Well, I'll accept your feelings.

Christina
So this topic is over now. Since we've met up, let's talk about something more enjoyable.

Ramona
...About that, I'm not the one who called you here today.

Christina
Huh?

Ramona
There's someone else who wants to talk to you. My apology just now included that as well.

Kathrina
...Hello, Chris.

Christina
Kathrina...?

Christina
Wait, what's going on?

Kathrina
I asked Mona-san to do this. Because I wanted to talk to you.

Christina
I have nothing to talk about with you.

Kathrina
...

Ramona
Please don't say that, listen to her. Kathrina is-

Kathrina
Mona-san, could you give us a moment? I'm the one who called her here, so I want to speak for myself.

Kathrina
Chris. You said my acting was self-centered, didn't you?

Christina
...Yes.

Kathrina
And you tried to remind me of something I shouldn't forget. My past failures.

Christina
That's right. Being the daughter of a World Dai Star, your arrogance was overlooked. You were so bossy and commanding to everyone around you.

Christina
Not even knowing how many people were hurt by your selfishness.

Christina
And yet...!

Kathrina
And yet I lost the ability to use my Sense on stage...

Kathrina
In an important performance, I ruined everyone's efforts.

Christina
You understand well.

Christina
Theatre becomes a good performance through cooperation with colleagues. Yet all you did was hurt your colleagues.

Kathrina
...

Christina
Trying to push the responsibility for failure onto others. Trying to cover up your own impatience. I can't forgive you for that.

Kathrina
...That's right.

Kathrina
You're absolutely right.

Kathrina
...I'm truly, truly sorry.

Ramona
Kathrina...

Kathrina
I'm not asking for forgiveness. I just...wanted to apologise.

Christina
I don't know how to react to an apology that comes this late. What's done is done.

Kathrina
That's true. But there's one thing I want to say.

Kathrina
I...have always regretted it.

Christina
...

Christina
What's that supposed to mean...

Kathrina
You're going to work in Japan from now on, right?

Christina
Yes, that's right. I passed the audition, and I've decided on which troupe to join.

Kathrina
That's good. As a fellow actor, I sincerely support you.

Christina
That just sounds like sarcasm.

Kathrina
It's my true feelings. You understood what's important in theatre better than I did. So you'll definitely be able to create great performances.

Christina
Huh...?

Kathrina
That's all I wanted to tell you. See you.

Ramona
...

Christina
What's with that girl...

Kathrina
Haah...

Kokona
Ah, it's Kathrina-chan.

Shizuka
You're still in the bath? I thought you'd gotten out long ago.

Kathrina
Is that a problem?

Shizuka
No one said it was that much of an issue.

Kokona
Your face is red. Shouldn't you be getting out soon?

Kathrina
Thanks...

Kathrina
I was lost in thought and ended up staying too long.

Kokona
Lost in thought?

Kathrina
I met with Mona-san and Chris recently.

Kokona
Really!? Were you able to talk properly with them?

Kathrina
I think I was able to convey what I wanted to say.

Kokona
I see, that's good.

Kathrina
Ugh...

Kathrina
I'm feeling lightheaded so I'll get out now.

Shizuka
Make sure to drink plenty of water.

Kathrina
...Hah. Cold water after a bath is so delicious.

Chisa
Yeah, yeah, I know what you mean. It's like you feel detoxified, right?

Kathrina
I was talking to myself, you know?

Kathrina
...Thanks for agreeing with me.

Kathrina
...Ah.

Chisa
Is that a message from someone?

Kathrina
It's from Mona-san.

Kathrina
...Huh?

Chisa
What is it?

Kathrina
She says she's giving me tickets for a performance.

Kathrina
...For the troupe Chris is joining.

Kathrina
She says "If you say you're supporting her, then make sure you go watch her as you said".

Kathrina
-So she says.

Chisa
Hmm? I don't really understand, but the other person wants Kathrina to come watch, right?

Kathrina
...I hope so. I need to reply.

Kathrina
...

Kathrina
I need to work hard too...

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Pub: 27 Aug 2025 17:57 UTC

Edit: 07 Dec 2025 19:06 UTC

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