Judge A
Really, to this theatre troupe? This would be unthinkable in previous years...the higher ups are really taking a bold step.

Hibari
Theatre is something that must constantly continue to evolve...for the prosperity and development of our world, we must also accept new forms.

Judge B
I see. So major changes are coming to the theatre world as well. ...This is getting quite interesting.

Judge A
Well, if that's the view from above, there's nothing we can do about it.

Judge A
I wonder just how much they'll be able to show us...let's see what they're made of.

Hibari
Anyone with objections...? No one? ...Then please proceed with the announcement.

Hibari
-To 'Gekidan Denki'.

Hibari
"Less than one year remains until the World Theater League!"

Hibari
"The venue will be the newly constructed 'Astrolabe Hall' here in Ueno, Tokyo!"

Hibari
"...And I'm sure all you theatre fans already understand what this means!"

Hibari
"The Horoscope Season has arrived!"

Iroha
Ohhhhh...! It's finally here, this time of year! Someday the judges might come to Denki too...!

Mito
I-Is that really...possible!? What should I do...I'd be so nervous about an evaluation...

Towa
Nah, don't worry about it, there's no way that'll happen. I mean, the World Theatre League is just a bunch of stuffy old folks, right?

Towa
Our shows are mainly 2.5D, which isn't really those people's taste, and our troupe isn't exactly that big either.

Towa
We're ruled out from the start. There's no way they'd come. Plus there are tons of theatre troupes out there anyway.

Denki Troupe Members
"Yeah, you're right~." "It's not really our world anyway~." "They probably only like those traditional, classic theater productions."

Iroha
Hmm, that might be true...but still, we've been getting quite a bit of attention lately!

Iroha
That show we did recently got really good reviews too! So maybe, just maybe, there's a chance!

Kamira
If this 'World Theatre League' evaluation comes, what exactly happens? Do we get recognised as an amazing troupe or something?

Iroha
Yes, exactly! The people from the World Theatre League apparently go around to various troupes to select the next Dai Stars!

Iroha
It's called the 'Horoscope Season', and if you get evaluated during this period, it's apparently a Dai Star enhancement period where you're more likely to be chosen!

Iroha
So if the judges come, I think way more people than before would start coming to see Denki's shows!

Tsubomi
Hmm...it's true that having judges visit would be good promotional material, and there's a real possibility that people who never knew about Denki before would come see us.

Troupe Members A and B
"If that happens, we'd be able to make lots of money, right?" "For real!? Finally escaping from being a broke troupe!?"

Troupe Members C and D
"Then I want a theatre room! We could have group viewing parties!!!" "No way, a photography studio would be better! We could do cosplay meets!"

Mito
Everyone seems so excited..but if Denki really does become more popular than now, that would make me happy too...

Towa
Ugh, even if we caught the World Theatre League's attention, nothing good would come of it. We'd just become all serious and stuffy.

Towa
Then we wouldn't be able to have fun together like we do now. Wouldn't it be easier and better to keep doing things freely and casually like this?

Denki Troupe Members
"Whoa, that's a blind spot I hadn't thought of..." "Maybe things are fine the way they are now..." "Yeah. Not being able to have otaku talks would be a life or death problem..."

Towa
Well anyway, there's no way they'd come here, so talking about it is pointless! Let's talk about something else that's more fun-

Kaname
Everyone! Gather around!

Tsubomi
What's wrong, Kaname-san? Why are you in such a panic...wait! Don't tell me those organisation guys are up to something...!?

Kaname
...They came. Finally.

Towa
Huh?

Kamira
Wait, this is...for real?

Mito
N-No way...surely not...speak of the devil...but that kind of thing...couldn't actually...happen, right?

Iroha
Could it be...!

Kaname
That's right. A letter addressed to Denki has arrived directly from that World Theatre League!

Troupe Members
Wh...whaaaaat!?

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Pub: 20 Jan 2026 19:29 UTC

Edit: 21 Jan 2026 10:42 UTC

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