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Kaoru
My, if it isn't Maya and Chisato. Were my little kittens enjoying a graceful tea party?
Maya
Ah, Kaoru-san! Hello. Today we're here to eat a new cake that Chisato-san recommended to me.
Chisato
What a coincidence. I don't see you in here very often.
Kaoru
I have a moment of time to spare before band practice. I too have come to try this fleeting new cake.
Maya
Ohh! Well, since you're here, why don't you join us?
Kaoru
Fufu, what a generous offer. I would gladly accept... is what I would like to say. However, I must confirm the wishes of one other princess.
Maya
Um, I'm okay if Chisato-san's okay with it... What do you think?
Chisato
If you don't mind, Maya-chan, then I don't either.
Kaoru
Fufu, thank you, Chisato. Now, I shall heed your words and take my seat.
Kaoru
This is the perfect occasion, as I have been wanting to thank you, Chisato.
Chisato
Thank me?
Kaoru
You came to watch the theater club's performance just recently, did you not? I must show my appreciation.
Maya
Ah, that's right. Chisato-san, thank you for coming to our show!
Chisato
Fufu, no need to be so formal. You worked so hard on that script, Maya-chan. I just had to see it in action.
Chisato
I only talked to Maya-chan before leaving though... I didn't think you had seen me, Kaoru.
Kaoru
How on earth could I not notice that my little kitten came to watch our show?
Kaoru
Now, what did you think of it? I would be delighted to hear your thoughts.
Maya
I'm also curious! We used an original script this time, but how was it?
Chisato
Let's see, it was a good, passionate show. The main character reminded me of a certain someone.
Kaoru
Oh, and who might that be?
Chisato
At best, she was a wise character who led the others, and at worst, a mysterious character who confused them as to where her true intentions lay with her words and antics.
Kaoru
Fufu... That script was actually inspired by a real person. In other words, that person-
Chisato
Yes, Maya-chan did tell me that the character was based on you, Kaoru.
Kaoru
Ahh, your indifference is ever so fleeting...
Chisato
But it was a very good role for you, Kaoru. There are not many actors who can play a wise leader.
Kaoru
My goodness, how unexpected of you to say such a thing.
Chisato
What do you mean by that?
Kaoru
Only that you are the wise person who led me. For it was you who inspired me to pursue the path of theater, after all.
Chisato
...
Kaoru
It was your sincere approach to acting that made me take an interest in theater.
Kaoru
I am who I am because of you. You are my wise leader, Chisato... No, perhaps I should call you, my goddess of fate.
Maya
That's true... When I think about it, the same could be said for me.
Maya
I also joined Pastel＊Palettes because of something Chisato-san said.
Kaoru
Yes, it seems both you and I are humans whose lives changed when we met Chisato, the goddess of fate.
Chisato
Don't exaggerate it so much. I just-
Kaoru
Fufu. You need not feel even a tinge of responsibility for this, Chisato. You simply showed us the way, that is all.
Kaoru
Both Maya and I chose that path of our own volition.
Maya
It's just as Kaoru-san said. You may have been what inspired me in the first place, but I was the one who chose to become an idol.
Maya
I don't regret the path I chose back then. I've had my ups and downs, but that's what's made me the person I am today.
Kaoru
Yes, precisely, Maya. And besides, I enjoy being the person I am now more than anything.
Maya
Yeah! Me too!
Chisato
I see... Well, that's a relief.
Kaoru
Fufu, I wonder which roads we will venture down next. Will you watch over us? Oh, goddess of fate.
Chisato
Sure. I was going to watch over Maya-chan whether you asked me to or not, but I guess I could watch over you too when I have a moment to spare.
Kaoru
Fufu, you certainly are as capricious as a goddess...
Maya
Please come to our next performance as well! I'd love to hear your thoughts again!
Chisato
Yes, tell me when your next show is. I will check it against my schedule.
Kaoru
It's reassuring to know that you will watch over us. I vow here and now to make our next play unequivocally fleeting...!
Maya
That's right, Kaoru-san!
Chisato
Fufu... That reminds me, you two have been together ever since middle school, haven't you?
Chisato
Even at yesterday's show, I could sense a great deal of teamwork and trust between you and the staff and cast.
Chisato
I look forward to your next performance.
Maya
Chisato-san...! Huhehe... Hearing that from you makes me feel extremely motivated!
Maya
Kaoru-san! Let's do our best for the next show too!
Kaoru
Yes, of course. No matter the role, I ensure you I will mesmerize all of my little kittens.
Kaoru
For that is the fate of the role of Kaoru Seta.
Transcript
Marina
Phew~, that's that finished for now. Shall we take a break? What should I drink today...?
Marina
Oh? That person over there, the one reading a book... Oiii, Kaoru-san!
Kaoru
My, if it isn't Marina-san? To meet you here so fortuitously, perhaps it was the hands of fate?
Marina
Ahaha... We're about to take a break. Is it okay if we join you?
Kaoru
What a profoundly fleeting suggestion. Of course, you are most welcome.
Kaoru
I plan on watching a play later. I have time before it commences, so I came here to partake in some tea.
Marina
Oh, that sounds like fun. What kind of play is it?
Kaoru
It is the tale of a café on the outskirts of a town. I have seen it before, but it is the kind of play one must experience again. If it piques your fancy, you must go and watch it.
Kaoru
Incidentally, this cafeteria is always so pristine. You certainly are scrupulous. It is prodigiously pleasant.
Marina
You think so? That's good to hear.
Marina
I want everyone to comfortably use this space, you see. That's why I'm always cleaning it.
Kaoru
Your compassion is... Ahh, how fleeting...!
Marina
Fufu. Ah, speaking of cleaning, I heard about something from Ako-chan. Apparently you and Maya-chan helped support Rokka-chan in her role as the spirit captain?
Kaoru
Yes. You see, I cannot simply forbear a troubled little kitten.
Marina
I heard her announcements were really good. Nice one, Kaoru-san.
Kaoru
But alas, I merely taught Rokka-chan the basics.
Kaoru
Rokka-chan worked hard of her own accord and brought about the results with her own strength... I simply watched over her.
Marina
Fufu, you're a really good upperclassman, Kaoru-san. Rokka-chan seemed to be really grateful.
Kaoru
I too was honored to assist in raising her curtain.
Marina
Raising Rokka-chan's curtain...? What does that mean?
Kaoru
You see, Rokka-chan challenged herself this time in a way she never has before. From this, it seems as though she has transformed but a fraction into her new self.
Kaoru
No matter how often you borrow another's power or heed their advice, in the end, you must stand on the stage in solitude...
Kaoru
The moment that Rokka-chan raised the curtain on her new self was overwhelmingly dramatic and fleeting.
Marina
Huh... I think I kind of get what you're saying.
Marina
Working at a live house, I see girls transform after all of the practice they do.
Marina
It's really moving and makes me think like, " ahh, that girl just changed in this moment."
Kaoru
Yes, that is entirely what I mean, Marina-san. That moment is moving and supremely dramatic. And thus, the theater of life is fleeting...
Kaoru
Oh my, I must take my leave soon.
Marina
Ah, is it almost time for your play? Have fun.
Kaoru
I most certainly will. Thank you both for an enlightening tea break. Let us be reunited again.