Because I'm Worried
Chisa
"Javert—"
Kathrina
"Call me Inspector!"
Chisa
"There is something I want to discuss with you in private."
Kathrina
"Speak up! Speak clearly! When you speak to me, speak in a clear voice that everyone here can hear!"
Chisa
"There is something I must ask of you..."
Kathrina
"Speak up! Didn't you hear me!?"
Chisa
"Please, there is something I wish to speak to you about alone."
Kathrina
"It's no concern of mine! I will not listen!"
Kokona
Kathrina-chan, you were such a scary Javert!
Kathrina
Thank you.
Shizuka
You changed the nuance again this time, didn't you?
Kathrina
I came up with a new interpretation during the last rehearsal. Plus, I've been reflecting on my acting since coming to Sirius.
Shizuka
You mean your performances in "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Demon's Friend"?
Kathrina
Learning from others is good, but I thought it was time to take a fresh look at myself.
Kathrina
Hiiragi-san's reaction wasn't bad either, so the results were quite good.
Kokona
Taking a fresh look at yourself, huh. I never thought of that.
Kathrina
Neither did I, until recently. ...I just felt that I couldn't win if I kept going as I was.
Kathrina
I don't intend to end up as just a supporting character.
Kokona
You're right. Yeah, I'm going to try that too!
Kokona
"My Cosette!"
Kokona
"You're taking my child!? Where is Cosette!? Monsieur Madeleine! You have Cosette, don't you!? Ah, Cosette! Cosette! Cosette!"
Kathrina
"Silence, whore!! Another fool who disregards the law, mind your tongue!"
Kathrina
"The convict serves as judge, and one who brings filth to the streets is treated with the respect of a countess! Oh, what a wonderful place this is!"
Kathrina
"But we are trying to change all that!"
Kokona
"...Ah."
Kathrina
"Monsieur Madeleine is no more. Neither is Monsieur le Maire."
Kathrina
"What we have here is a thief, a liar, a villain, a prisoner named Jean Valjean! I am crushing your hopes right here and now! Even you can understand that!"
Kokona
"Ah, aah..."
Chisa
"..."
Kokona
"..."
Kathrina
"..."
Kokona
"Ah... a..."
Kokona
"A... a, a...!"
Chisa
"Fantine—"
Kathrina
"Don't move!"
Kokona
"Ah———..."
Kokona
"..."
Kathrina
"Hmph."
Chisa
"...Inspector Javert."
Kathrina
"Don't touch me!"
Chisa
"You killed her."
Noa
—That's enough!
Hana
That was good, Kokona. Your emotions were much more present than before.
Kokona
Thank you!
Noa
I heard you were talking with Kathrina earlier. Did you learn something useful?
Kokona
Well, she said she was reflecting on roles she had played before. So I tried thinking about the Phantom too.
Kokona
And then... how should I put it... I felt that the Phantom and Fantine had different emotional shapes...
Kokona
So... it became a bit easier to express those feelings...?
Hana
That's good. You're articulating it well too.
Hana
Sasuga, please continue with that energy.
Chisa
Huh? Oh, yeah.
Panda
...
Chisa
"Once I stole a loaf of bread to live. But today, I do not wish to steal a name to live!"
Hana
Think more about Jean Valjean's feelings at this moment! Act with more emotion!
Chisa
...Yes!
Noa
This is a good time. Let's take a break. Think about it during that time.
Yae
...So even that performance wasn't enough.
Shizuka
Maybe they see something different than we do. I think it's a sign of their expectations, though...
Yae
...They seem especially strict with Sasuga-san.
Chisa
They're not being strict at all.
Yae
Eh.
Chisa
They're just letting me know that what I did was wrong.
Shizuka
How can you be so magnanimous about it?
Chisa
It's fine, I thought it was wrong too. It's just confirmation.
Chisa
I need to think more about Jean Valjean. More...
Yae
...I wonder if Sasuga-san can see the same things that Hiiragi-san and the others see?
Shizuka
Maybe.
Yae
...
Shizuka
What's wrong?
Yae
I hope she finds it soon.
Shizuka
Yes. Once Sasuga gets it right, we'll all have a clearer goal to aim for.
Yae
Ah, yes, that too, but...
Yae
The happy suffering that all actors have for the sake of expression. That's what Hiiragi-san said.
Yae
But I just want Sasuga-san to go back to her usual self soon.
Shizuka
Yeah. I'm starting to feel nostalgic for the taste of chocolate somen.
Panda
(I know... While eating only somen can get boring, it's weird for it to disappear completely too)
Panda
(Hiiragi-san said that, but somehow I'm not convinced)
Panda
...Alright.
Panda
Hey, Sassu. Let's go fishing on our day off tomorrow.
Chisa
Huh?
Panda
Didn't you hear me? I said let's go fishing. I want to film a fishing video. Help me out.
Chisa
Sorry. I wanted to practice for the play.
Panda
...Listen. Hiiragi-san and the others also said you should properly rest on your days off, didn't they?
Chisa
Yeah, but...
Panda
Well, as a compromise, how about we call it an extension of practice?
Panda
I'm not like Katorin or Kokochi who reviewed their acting, but changing your perspective might lead to unexpected discoveries, you know?
Chisa
...Alright. Yeah, Panda. Let's go fishing.
Panda
Yeah!