Christina
"Sirius" is the troupe where Kathrina Griebel is, right?

Ramona
Yes.

Christina
I've heard about "The Little Mermaid." It seems she gets lead roles occasionally, but that girl in her year, "Otori Kokona," stands out more, doesn't she?

Christina
What was it... he latest work, "The Demon's Friend"? She was in it too, but wasn't the lead.

Ramona
...Yes.

Christina
How is she doing now?

Ramona
I met her during the New Year's shrine visit, and she seemed to be doing well. I also went to see "The Demon's Friend," and she did a good job playing the protagonist's best friend.

Christina
I see. Has she adapted to Sirius?

Ramona
...

Kathrina
I thought everything would work out if I just left Germany, but...I was just repeating the same patterns.

Kathrina
But it was always the Sirius members who supported me.

Kathrina
They're forceful and meddlesome, and even when I say "leave me alone," they never do. You know what I mean? They're all like you.

Ramona
Yes. It seems Kathrina has been through a lot since coming to Japan.

Ramona
Now she seems to be working hard, supported by her friends. I think she's grown.

Christina
...You really are kind, Rami. Being nice even to her.

Ramona
No, she really has changed.

Ramona
Chris. The Kathrina now is quite different from the Kathrina you imagine.

Christina
I see. Well, it doesn't really matter to me anyway.

Ramona
Sorry for having you walk me all the way to the dorm.

Christina
It's fine, I wanted to see it. I'm planning to stay in Japan for a while, so shall we meet again when we're both free?

Christina
How about Sunday the week after next? The auditions should be over by then.

Ramona
Sounds good. But don't forget your original purpose, okay?

Christina
Of course. When I get back, I'm preparing for auditions. I can't let myself lose to you, Rami.

Ramona
Yes, I'm rooting for you. See you.

Christina
See you.

Ramona
...

Troupe Member A
Did you hear? Kathrina Griebel snapped at the director again.

Troupe Member A
Just because she's the daughter of a World Dai Star, how can she act so high and mighty?

Troupe Member B
Really, when she's around, the atmosphere turns sour.

Ramona
Kathrina is quite studious. Perhaps there was something she couldn't accept...

Ramona
But it's not good to clash with others when exchanging opinions.

Troupe Member C
Hey, can someone come? They seem to be arguing, and I want someone to stop them.

Ramona
A dispute? I'll go.

Christina
Take back what you just said!

Kathrina
I'll take it back, but I only stated the facts. I can't believe you're aiming for the lead role with that kind of acting.

Kathrina
Because of you, do you know how many times we've had to redo things since earlier? Don't waste our time before the audition.

Christina
I know. That's why I'm trying hard now...!

Ramona
Hey, you two-

Kathrina
You're all talk and no thought. That's why you can't get lead roles, because you're so half-hearted.

Christina
That's not for you to decide!?

Ramona
Wait, both of you! There's no point in being at odds here!

Ramona
Kathrina, you should also refrain from making hurtful comments. As co-performers, shouldn't we be considerate of each other and work together?

Kathrina
I can't afford to stand still in a place like this.

Kathrina
I can't deal with this. I'm going to practice somewhere else.

Christina
...Rami, I...

Ramona
...Don't worry about it. She's probably just feeling anxious.

Ramona
...

Ramona
(Both Chris and Kathrina are good friends to me. I want both of them to succeed, and I want to support them.)

Ramona
(Is it wrong to feel that way?)

Ramona
Hm?

Ramona
...Kathrina?

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Pub: 27 Aug 2025 14:38 UTC

Edit: 08 Sep 2025 18:10 UTC

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