I have a favor to ask, Nico. Would you mind helping me rehearse for my next play?

It's a very difficult role and I can't think of anyone else who could play the character properly. I'd really, truly appreciate it. You're the only one who can help me!

*Sigh* I guess a true actress can't conceal her thespian's aura no matter how hard she tries.

Fine, if you insist. I accept the role.

Thank you so much! I'm so grateful!

[Fade in/out.]

Oh ho ho ho ho! You impudent whelp! You're a fool to challenge the Dark Empress Nico-Ni with such meager strength!

Ugh… She's too strong!

But this is only a prelude to the real battle. Taste the terror of the powers borne from the blackest depths!

Magic Limit Break! Step Into Darkness!

[Fade in/out.]

Hey, hold up! What is this?!

Is something wrong?

Don't give me that! What's this Dark Empress Nico-Ni stuff? Why does she have the same name as me?

Oh, that. I swapped the character's name for yours so it'd be easier for you to rehearse with me. Don't worry, she's got a different name in the real script.

Okay, that makes sense, but what did you mean when you said I'm the only one who could play this role?

I'm an innocent, pure-hearted school idol. An evil villainess is the total opposite!

Not at all. You're definitely the only person who can do this.

You always think of your fans first. You stress the importance of creating a character and devote yourself to honing your craft day in and day out.

Creating a character means becoming that character completely. I knew that only you could handle this role!

…I'm impressed.

You've been paying close attention to me. I'm sorry for stopping halfway through the scene. Let's go again from the top.

Thank you very much! Again, I'm so grateful for the help!