Eden's Dream

Hatsumi
'Horoscope Season' and such have nothing to do with us. Eden will continue on Eden's path as always.

Hatsumi
Now, we simply push forward toward the dream of restarting the traveling theater troupe like Eden used to be.

Iruru
Well, I thought Hatsumi would say that.

Daikoku
Not even glancing at worldly festivals, showing unwavering will... As expected of my Lord...!

Nikako
But... it's a little bit of a waste, isn't it?

Hatsumi
What is it, Nikako. Are you dissatisfied with my decision?

Nikako
No, it's not that, but...

Nikako
It's just, if Ren-san became a Dai Star, I thought it might help with fundraising to restart the traveling theater troupe.

Hatsumi
Hmm...

Iruru
I see, what Nikako says has a point. Right now we want to attract as many audiences as possible, right?

Hatsumi
That's right, to be honest, we'd never have too much money.

Hatsumi
But I have no intention of compromising with authority for that sake. That would lose what makes Eden, Eden.

Hatsumi
...It's fine, Nikako, Iruru. If we continue showing our own theater as always, results will definitely follow.

Hatsumi
The number of people who appreciate our stage is steadily increasing, there's no need to rush.

Nikako
You're right... Sorry for saying something selfish...!

Hatsumi
No, it's fine. I'm happy to know that Nikako cares about Eden that much.

Iruru
Well, in other words, we'll be ourselves, continue our theater as always, and steadily achieve our dreams.

Hatsumi
Exactly. Don't be swayed by society's clamor. Authority is ultimately a double-edged sword. We'll grasp our dream with performances that remain in people's hearts—something more certain.

Iruru
If that's Hatsumi's decision, we have nothing more to say.

Hatsumi
I see... Then, let's move on to talk about the next performance.

Nikako
Have you decided what to do?

Hatsumi
The general outline. This time, I've decided to adopt an 'Operetta' program.

Hatsumi
I'm still writing the script so I can't reveal details yet, but I'll definitely make it the best. Look forward to its completion.

Eden Troupe Members
Yes...!!

Shigure
...

Shigure
(Shigure's papa and mama weren't very interested in theater... At first, Shigure was the same as Papa and them... started theater with casual feelings)

Shigure's Mother
Not that I dislike it... I'm just not interested. The cost-performance is bad.

Shigure's Mother
In what's called the super theater era now, it's certainly trendy. Being an actor is a kind of status, and everyone likes theater.

Shigure's Mother
But the pinnacle... Only a very few can become World Dai Stars, apparently.

Shigure's Mother
There are plenty of jobs that earn more than aiming for such a thing. Better to study than do useless things.

Shigure's Mother
If you insist that much, want to try? I can let you attend theater lessons.

Shigure
Really!?

Shigure's Mother
Yes. Mama and Papa are busy, so we can't always be there after school ends.

Shigure's Mother
However, only until you become a middle schooler. If you can't become a Dai Star by then, you'll quit theater.

Shigure
(I understand what Mama and them are saying, I think they're right too... But the current Shigure... I think I like performing in Eden)

Hatsumi
But as for me, I don't intend to request observation from our side.

Shigure
(...If Hatsumi-san has decided, surely the World Theater League observers won't come to Eden)

Shigure
(But then...)

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Pub: 23 Apr 2026 20:54 UTC

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