“Meeting you is the most precious treasure to me. Our paths crossing completes me with a shine that's brighter and more valuable to me than any gold or silver.”

[Fade in/out.]

You're able to say all those lines now, Hanamaru.

Yup. I can finally say them without any “zuras” tacked on. It took me all that time from when I started until today, the day of the show, to master it, though.

You're fine as long as you've nailed it by the time you get up on stage. You were wailing that being an actor would be impossible at the start. Now you're a bona fide one!

*Laugh* Ehehe… I'm still a little unsure, but…I've got everyone who helped me out on my whole journey to thank for getting me to where I am today, zura.

You, Ruby, and Shizuku gave me suggestions for the script, and everyone in Aqours has been supporting me the whole time.

The Theater Club members at Nijigasaki were so kind and thoughtful about teaching me about acting. Above all, I'm really happy they welcomed me into their group for the show.

I thought my submission to the library anthology would be my first and last piece. Anything I wrote after that would lay dormant, never to reach anyone's eyes but my own.

But you thinking of me when you did has given me this opportunity to write a script for a play.

I was surprised and unsure at first, but also really happy. Being able to write a play and have others watch it is such a wonderful experience.

I'm sure you'll continue writing amazing works. You'll be capable of touching the hearts of many people.

I will!

Um, I've actually come up with a plot for the next story I want to write.

What? Already?! What kind of story is it?

It's about some girls living in a small town by the sea. Together with their friends in a faraway town, they support each other, compete, and aim for a bright future, zura.

Have a read of it when I've finished it, okay?

For sure! I'll definitely read it!

[Fade in/out.]

Oh, Hanamaru! So this is where you were.

Hanamaruuuuu! We came to see your show!

Thanks for inviting us.

So today's the big day, huh? Even I'm feeling nervous for you!

Same here! But my excitement levels for the start of the show outshine the nerves! You can do it, Hanamaru!

The day has come for a member of Aqours now to throw themselves into the world of acting. This is truly a moving moment.

You worked really hard, so I'm sure it'll be a great show, Hanamaru.

Now that I, the great Yohane, have arrived there is not the slightest chance that misfortune will descend upon you. So just relax and take to the stage.

I've been looking forward to today for so long. This is the day I get to see another world you've created, Hanamaru. Good luck!

Ruby! All of you!

Now then, Hanamaru. Time for you to change into your costume. Right this way.

Break a leg, Hanamaru! I'll be watching over you with everyone in the audience.

Thanks. Enjoy my show today, everyone. Off I go!