Um, Emma, how was it?

It was really interesting! I couldn't take my eyes off the stage until the very end!

I know, right?! I've seen it so many times, but I never get tired of it.

Yeah, I can see that. It's just not the kind of thing you can get bored of. I'm so glad the princess had a happy ending!

I really think so, too. How do I put this? It feels like the characters live on in my heart when the curtains close.

I know what you mean! I wanted to yell at the prince for not taking the princess's hand in marriage sooner!

I want to yell at the princess too, but I really want to lecture the ministers for interfering with the two!

Yeah, I totally get it!

But I'm glad it had a happy ending.

Emma, that's the type of actress I want to be. One whose performance stays in the heart, even after the show is over!

You can do it, Shizuku! I know you can! Because even now, you're just radiant on stage as a school idol, always shining a light into the audiences' hearts!

Thank you so much, Emma. Still, I've got so much farther to go.

Yeah, and I've got to work hard, too. I want to shine just as bright as you do!

Emma, rather than shine brightly, I think you…gently warm the heart with your light.

Warm?

Yeah, it makes people think they've got nothing to be afraid of, I think?

Sorry, I can't explain it too well.

Oh, not at all. I'm really happy to hear you put it that way, Shizuku!

I'm glad to hear that.

Say, Emma, would you like to go see a play again together sometime?

If you'd have me, I'd love to!

Oh, but can I ask for one thing? Instead of just the two of us, let's all go as a group!

Good idea. There's plenty of plays I want everyone to see, so I'll ask them next time!

Looking forward to it!