Speculation
Abigail
Haah, that was fun. Mona can't do a poker face at all.
Ramona
Mm. I'm not good at bluffing games.
Claire
Senpai, you're so cool on stage, it was surprising. But it was fun thanks to you.
Abigail
I guess that's why everyone loves her. Oh, isn't it almost time for dinner?
Ramona
That's right, I have to hurry back. See you all later.
Ramona
Now then...which way is the room? All the doors look the same, I'll probably get lost...
Koyomi
...
Gingaza Public Relations
What's wrong, Senju-san? You don't seem to be eating much...
Koyomi
Oh, no...I think I'm just a little tired from the rehearsals. Please don't worry about it.
Gingaza Public Relations
I see. I'm sorry if I made you nervous.
Executive Officer
Sorry. I invited you to dinner even though it was supposed to be a thank you party. It would be cruel to expect you to enjoy your meal surrounded by the board of directors.
Gingaza OG
You're off today, so don't worry so much. On the way here, the chief praised you so much that I really wanted to meet you.
Chief Director
You did a great job on ‘Macbeth’. I really wanted to tell you that.
Koyomi
I'm honoured to receive your praise, but it's too much.
Koyomi
The success of this ‘Macbeth’ was achieved by everyone.
Just as the galaxy is made up of countless stars, it's only possible because of everyone.
Koyomi
’Everyone' includes the previous generation, of course. The history that has been built up is something that Gingaza should be proud of.
Executive Officer
...Hmm. For someone so young, you’e very humble. As expected, you’ve been brought up with care by the head of the Senju family.
Gingaza OG
Your grandmother raised you well. If the heir knows this much, her future is secure.
Koyomi
Thank you.
Chief Director
In order to protect the stars of Gingaza, I have taken unprecedented measures. These include the appointment of Lilja Kurtbay and the accompanying changes to the production plan.
Chief Director
I apologise for causing everyone to worry that the tradition of Gingaza might be in jeopardy.
Chief Director
However, Senju followed my methods and worked hard to preserve the tradition, and she led everyone. She is the actress who most embodies the tradition of Gingaza.
Executive Officer
That's true. It's a shame that you weren't more highly regarded than Lilja Kurtbay, but let's make that a challenge for the future.
Gingaza OG
There are various opinions at the OBOG meeting too, but...we actually have high expectations of you.
Gingaza OG
You're the only young person who can embody the 'tradition that Gingaza should have'. I heard that there were many actors who strayed into innovation in their quest for the stars.
Executive Officer
Yeah, I heard that there were there were some actors who caused conflicts...
Koyomi
...!
Koyomi
All of their actions were born out of enthusiasm. Everyone was aiming for a better stage.
Koyomi
However, it was my fault that we ended up having a quarrel. So please...
Gingaza OG
...I understand. If Senju-san says so, I'll keep my mouth shut. It's a celebration today, after all.
Executive Officer
I'm counting on you to continue to supervise the actors.
Koyomi
Of course. I will continue to do my best with all my heart.
Gingaza Public Relations
As I thought, you’re reliable. We’re rooting for you too.
Koyomi
...Thank you.
Koyomi
Excuse me. I'm going to step out for a bit.
Koyomi
(...Ah, it's suffocating.)
Koyomi
(Keeping an eye on my surroundings, resolve any grudges, being mindful of pressure from all sides-and thus maintain the internal balance of the organization.)
Koyomi
(I've always tried to do this even at home. How tiresome it is to have to deal with people...)
Koyomi
(...No, that kind of distorted way of thinking is no good. As someone who carries the Gingaza sign, I...)
Ramona
Koyomi?
Koyomi
...Ramona-san? Why are you here?
Ramona
I just dropped in to see my kouhais. They called me over to play board games and the like.
Ramona
Koyomi, was that the special room you were just in...?
Koyomi
Yes. I was invited to join the board members for dinner.
Ramona
So that’s what it was.
Ramona
...Did they say anything?
Koyomi
...
Ramona
I'm sorry. I don't want you to talk about it if you don't want to, but I'm just curious.
Koyomi
In 'Macbeth', you know that there were people who were so obsessed with the star that they became reckless with innovating.
Ramona
...!
Ramona
...Yeah. I'm one of the people who caused conflict because of that.
Koyomi
I'm not blaming you.
Koyomi
The sensei in charge of the production is the same. It's all about maintaining authority, but there were some important people who didn't approve of a ‘Macbeth’ that was different from the past.
Koyomi
So, everyone involved, including the management, the backstage staff and the actors, must once again make sure that the standards are adhered to. That's the intention, I think.
Ramona
...Standards.
Koyomi
I guess I'm the representative of the actors. ...Ah, please don't talk about this to anyone.
Ramona
If you say so, I understand. But...
Ramona
I'm sorry...if you trace it back to the beginning, it might be my fault.
Ramona
If the higher ups say that the rules have been broken, there must be a reason. My behaviour during the Macbeth performance also went against the norms of Gingaza.
Koyomi
Yes, but you were just trying to do what you had to do. You told me that you wanted to protect the actors.
Ramona
But... there must have been a better way. Even now, I'm probably making your burden even heavier, aren't I?
Ramona
Because of my selfish actions...
Koyomi
...
Koyomi
There's no need for you to apologise, Ramona-san. This is my role.
Ramona
But...
Koyomi
There's no need to worry. The vast galaxy is a collection of different lights. Gingaza is not a place where everyone is always united in their feelings.
Koyomi
That's why we have strict norms and firm policies. I'm just doing what I have to do as the person who carries the company on my shoulders.
Ramona
...
Ramona
I, see.
Koyomi
...Haah. You really do look like a child sometimes.
Ramona
I'm sorry...
Koyomi
If you look so worried, it'll be hard for me to come back. Well, I just wanted to take a short break, so it's fine...
Ramona
You were resting?
Koyomi
Yes. After all, if I have to keep my guard up for a long time...I can't be careless in front of the higher ups, I have to be careful with my words.
Ramona
...
Ramona
Hey, Koyomi.
Koyomi
What is it?
Ramona
If the dinner party is tiring, why don't you slip out with me? You haven't even been to the hot spring yet, have you?
Koyomi
...What are you saying?
Ramona
It's fine, isn’t it? We're here today under the pretext of a party to celebrate the success of the play, so it would be wrong to make you do something you don’t want to do.
Koyomi
Haah...
Ramona
Can't you just cut it short and come back? Hikari is also feeling lonely without you, you know?
Koyomi
There's no way I can do that...I'm not a child.
Ramona
Ha ha ha...I know.
Ramona
But, Koyomi...do you want to go back to that room?
Koyomi
...
Koyomi
(I wonder if such a path exists?)
Koyomi
(If I say I want to escape from here, will someone take me away? Like a princess in a picture book...)
Ramona
...
Koyomi
...Ramona-san.
Koyomi
Thank you for your concern. Your joke made me feel a little better.
Koyomi
I'm going back now. I'll take a bath in the hot spring when I get back, so don't worry too much.
Ramona
Ah...yeah.
Ramona
That wasn't a joke. I'll be waiting for you to come back, Koyomi.
Koyomi
...Goodbye then.
Koyomi
(...What sweet dreams am I having?)
Koyomi
(Running away from the role I've been given. I can't allow myself to think like that.)