| Owari | “Stay safe and take care.” |
| “Tsuzuki, how many reservations for today?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Zero.” |
| Owari | “And how many people are applying for the job?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Zero.” |
| Owari | “The future looks bleak. It’s better if you start trying to find a new job.” |
| Tsuzuki | “You’ve given me the job of manager, and I’ll fulfill it until the end.” |
| Izumi | (Azuma-san and Guy-san are completely accustomed to their hotel staff roles.) |
| (They’re very elegant, and the way they present themselves shows how long-established the hotel is.) |
| Minami | “Blub blub…” |
| Tsuzuki | “Minami-sama!?” |
| Owari | “Please stop drowning in your bowl of soup.” |
| Minami | “Please let me die. It’s the end for me.” |
| Owari | “Please leave dying for after you have this head chef’s special corn soup.” |
| “This morning’s soup is made using corn straight from the farm in Hokkaido—” |
| Minami | “It tastes pre-packaged…” |
| Owari | “It’s popular for its nostalgic taste.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Owner, this is from the front desk.” |
| Owari | “Higashikawa. What is it?” |
| Higashikawa | “It’s just that there’s a slightly eccentric guest…” |
| Owari | “I’ll go immediately. Tsuzuki, would you change Minami-sama’s soup for him?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Of course.” |
| Izumi | (Tasuku-san’s comical acting is really lively. And Azuma-san and Guy-san, who are on the receiving side of it, too—) |
| (You can tell it’s different from Summer Troupe and it’s Winter Troupe’s own comedy from the very beginning.) |
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| Kitami | “…….” |
| Higashikawa | “I’m truly sorry, but today we will not be accepting guests without a reservation—” |
| Owari | “Welcome. Will you only be staying for one night?” |
| Kitami | “…Yes.” |
| Owari | “Please write down your information here.” |
| Higashikawa | “…Owner.” |
| Owari | “Higashikawa, please guide Kitami-sama to Room 301.” |
| Higashikawa | “Is this really alright?” |
| Owari | “Hotel Compass cannot choose our guests.” |
| Higashikawa | “We should at least ask him to take off the mask…” |
| Owari | “Hotel Compass cannot choose our guests. We can’t afford to do that.” |
| Higashikawa | “…Understood.” |
| Izumi | (Homare-san also suits a hotel staff role. His movements are elegant and deliberate. |
| (Tsumugi-san has a difficult role since you can’t see his face, but you can see the mysteriousness and dark internal feelings seeping out of him. As expected of him.) |
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| Nishi | “Uh—” |
| Owari | “Welcome.” |
| Nishi | “I’m Nishi, with a reservation?” |
| Owari | “Alright, Nishi-sama. Please wait a moment. …Nishi-sama, Nishi-sama…” |
| Tsuzuki | “Owner, should I?” |
| Owari | “Didn’t we have zero reservations?” |
| Tsuzuki | “It should have been… I’m very sorry, but when did you—” |
| Nishi | “The eleventh of February, 2100.” |
| Owari | “21… Uh, is it this year?” |
| Nishi | “It’s 2100.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Owner—” |
| Owari | “Here it is, Nishi-sama. I’ll guide you to your room.” |
| Tsuzuki | “…Hah.” |
| Izumi | (Hisoka-san completely matches his carefree eccentric character.) |
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| Owari | “Please enjoy your stay.” |
| Nishi | “…Tonight, —will disappear from the hotel, huh.” |
| Owari | “Eh? Did you say somethin just now?” |
| Nishi | “No, it’s nothing.” |
| Owari | “Excuse me.” |
| |
| Owari | “…Someone will disappear from the hotel?” |
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| Tsuzuki | “Minami-sama! Please stop trying to crush yourself to death by jamming yourself between the elevator doors!” |
| Owari | “This time it’s being crushed to death…” |
| Tsuzuki | “Minami-sama, the elevator cannot operate if you remain like this.” |
| Minami | “Don’t stop me!” |
| Owari | “We’ll bring coffee now. Tsuzuki.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Yes.” |
| Owari | “How about having a small break on that sofa?” |
| Minami | “……” |
| Tsuzuki | “Minami-sama, I’ve brought coffee.” |
| Owari | “Excuse my bluntness, but why do you wish to die, Minami-sama…?” |
| Minami | “You know, don’t you. I’m a novelist. But I do not have any ideas. I cannot even write a single letter. It’s the end for me.” |
| Owari | “But you don’t need to die… How about taking a break from work?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Or changing your work environment.” |
| Minami | “To me, writing is the same as living. If I cannot write, I have no reason to live.” |
| Owari | “But how about leaving dying to after you have finished your coffee?” |
| Minami | “…You’re right. I might as well drink it.” |
| Owari | “Then excuse us.” |
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| Owari | “If someone was to disappear from this hotel, it would without a doubt be Minami-sama.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Hah?” |
| Owari | “If someone dies at the hotel, no one will come here anymore. We will have to stop this.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Yes.” |
| Izumi | (Everyone’s always really serious, so that brings laughter.) |
| (It’s funny, but you can still see the worries and troubles that each character has, and that makes them seem more human.) |
| (It’s something that requires the delicate acting of Winter Troupe.) |
| Owari | “Higashikawa, you again. What is it this time?” |
| Higashikawa | “Room 302 is in trouble! Please help!” |
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| Owari | “Uwah!” |
| Tsuzuki | “It’s all completely wet…” |
| Owari | “Nishi-sama! Are you alright!?” |
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| Nishi | “I’m sorry, I didn’t think this would happen… The facility was so old and I didn’t know how to use anything…” |
| Owari | “…I’m sorry for the lack of explanation.” |
| “Where’s Maeda from housekeeping?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Out for personal reasons.” |
| Owari | “…I’ll leave it to you, Tsuzuki.” |
| Tsuzuki | “…Alright.” |
| Owari | “Nishi-sama, I’ll prepare another room for you. This way.” |
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| Higashikawa | “—Owner, may I have a word?” |
| Owari | “What is it?” |
| Higashikawa | “It’s about Nishi-sama, but isn’t he a little suspicious… The way he stands reminds me of someone of the same profession.” |
| “I think he may be a spy from another hotel.” |
| Owari | “Why would you spy on us?” |
| Higashikawa | “Well, that’s… true.” |
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| Minami | “Hello… cough cough, no, I’m in critical condition… No, for several more days, no for two weeks, I might not be able to hold a pen.” |
| “No, you don’t need to worry. You don’t need to come here. It’s fine. I will definitely send it. I promise.” |
| “What!? You’re w-watching? Where are you always watching from…” |
| Kitami | “……” |
| Minami | “N-no way… no… you were there all this time…? I can’t do this anymore! It really is the end!” |
| Owari | “Minami-sama! Stop crushing yourself beneath the sofa!” |
| Minami | “I can’t anymore! The reaper is right there.” |
| Owari | “Reaper…?” |
| Minami | “That man is my manager, Kuroda. I’m sure he came to deliver me my ultimatum and was watching for all this time…!” |
| Owari | “That man… Do you mean that guest?” |
| Minami | “There’s no doubt about it. Kuroda will use any means necessary to get his hands on a manuscript.” |
| “He’s snuck into my apartment by climbing the walls before, and he’s also disguised himself as a member of a parcel delivery service to force himself in!” |
| Owari | “I, I see…” |
| Minami | “It’s the end for me! Let me die!” |
| Owari | “P-please wait! We will make sure Kuroda-sama and Minami-sama do not meet.” |
| Izumi | (Owari implicitly observes Kitami for Minami…) |
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| Owari | “So Kitami-sama is wearing the mask so Minami-sama cannot see his face…?” |
| Kitami | “……” |
| Owari | “Even so, what is Kitami-sama doing, wandering about aimlessly in the hotel.” |
| “I thought he may be searching for Minami-sama, but he’s circling the staff entrance and exit too much for that…” |
| Higashikawa | “Owner, perfect timing.” |
| Owari | “Did something happen?” |
| Higashikawa | “There’s no doubt about it. Nishi-sama is a spy. He had made his way behind the front desk.” |
| Owari | “Behind the front desk?” |
| Tsuzuki | “And we were planning to hear what he has to say…” |
| Owari | “I’ll listen with you.” |
| Tsuzuki | “Please do.” |
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| Owari | “Sorry for keeping you waiting.” |
| Nishi | “No… I’m sorry. Going behind the front desk without permission…” |
| Owari | “Why do such a thing?” |
| Nishi | “…I’m actually working at a hotel too.” |
| “Ah, but don’t misunderstand me. It’s a future hotel, so we’re not competing with you in any way shape or form.” |
| Owari | “Hah…” |
| Nishi | “I learned about the history of this hotel and wanted to stay a night.” |
| “And when I actually came, I wanted to work as I usually do…” |
| Owari | “If that’s the case, we are recruiting right now—” |
| Tsuzuki | “Owner…” |
| Nishi | “If I could apply, that would be wonderful… But I can only stay until tomorrow.” |
| Owari | “I see…” |
| Nishi | “I will not trouble you any further, so will you let me stay as planned?” |
| Owari | “I don’t mind…” |
| Nishi | “Thank you!” |
| Tsuzuki | “Owner, are you fine with this?” |
| Owari | “Well, isn’t it alright?” |
| Minami | “…A future hotel worker? This is… an idea…!” |
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| Owari | “Oi, is Minami-sama alright? He’s been stuck to the table for a while now, but isn’t he trying to swallow a pen?” |
| Tsuzuki | “No way…” |
| Owari | “Minami-sama, are you alright?” |
| Minami | “Yes… good… I can write… Mm? What is it?” |
| Owari | “Ah, would you like something?” |
| Minami | “Coffee, please.” |
| Owari | “Certainly. Tsuzuki.” |
| Tsuzuki | “I’ll bring it immediately.” |
| Minami | “I can write. My will to live is welling up inside of me. I can still write novels!” |
| Owari | “I’m glad to hear that.” |
| Minami | “Ah, oi, Kuroda!” |
| Kitami | “….?” |
| Minami | “I’ve finished the plot, and now—” |
| “Mm?” |
| “Hello, is this Kuroda? I’ve finished the plot and I wanted you to see, eh? You’re at my house?” |
| “Weren’t you in the hotel— No, it’s nothing. Alright. I’ll mail you soon.” |
| “Ah, it’s fine. No problem at all. This will be my best work!” |
| Owari | “So Kitami-sama had nothing to do with Minami-sama…” |
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| Owari | “Fu… We’re finally able to take a breather.” |
| Tsuzuki | “There was a lot today, too.” |
| Owari | “There’s so much trouble despite the number of guests. We always have guests that come with special circumstances.” |
| Tsuzuki | “This hotel must be the place that those who have lost their way end up at last.” |
| Owari | “Those who have lost their way, huh. I, the owner, am lost too.” |
| “I’ve fought hard to keep the hotel that has been here since my grandfather’s time, but it’s ended up like this.” |
| “After working at the expense of not spending time with my wife and kids, the hotel’s still suffering, and my wife and kids left me. I’m sure the hotel’s history will end with my generation.” |
| “I should just quit, but I don’t have the courage to do so. It’s a pitiful story.” |
| “Well, we may just go bankrupt once our management fails, and I won’t have to think about it.” |
| Tsuzuki | “There are many people that need this hotel. In fact, Minami-sama recovered here. We will not go bankrupt.” |
| Owari | “I hope so.” |
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| Police | “…..” |
| Owari | “Welcome.” |
| Police | “I’m from the police. I have something to ask you.” |
| Higashikawa | “Eh?” |
| Police | “Have you seen a man like this?” |
| “His name is Hatori Ryo, he’s wanted as a suspected murderer. A man similar to him was seen around here recently.” |
| Owari | “A murderer, huh… I feel like I’ve seen him before, but maybe not… With a beard like this, I’m sure I’d be able to tell instantly…” |
| Police | “His appearance may have slightly changed. If you have any suspicions, please contact us.” |
| Owari | “Understood.” |
| Higashikawa | “The most suspicious person is obviously Kitami-sama.” |
| Owari | “Suspecting him just because we’ve never seen his face is a bit… ah.” |
| Higashikawa | “Did something happen?” |
| Owari | “Well, I just remembered how Nishi-sama said someone would disappear from the hotel today.” |
| Higashikawa | “Eeeeeeh!? What is that!? A murder prediction!?” |
| Owari | “No way…” |
| Tsuzuki | “What’s the matter?” |
| Higashikawa | “We’re in big trouble, Tsuzuki-san! There may be a murderer around here!” |
| “And someone might die in this hotel…!” |
| Tsuzuki | “Murderer…” |
| Owari | “You’re overthinking it.” |
| Higashikawa | “Let’s check what Kitami-sama looks like! If not, I won’t be able to sleep at night!” |
| Owari | “But…” |
| Higashikawa | “If we tell him the police told us to do so, he’ll let us!” |
| Owari | “And what will you do if he is the murderer?” |
| Higashikawa | “In that case, I’ll leave it to you, Tsuzuki-san!” |
| Kitami | “…….” |
| Higashikawa | “Kitami-sama!” |
| Owari | “Oi, Higashikawa.” |
| Kitami | “—” |
| Higashikawa | “I’m terribly sorry about this, but we had a tip from the police, and, uhm, would it be possible for you to take your mask off—” |
| Kitami | “—!” |
| Tsuzuki | “Wait.” |
| Higashikawa | “Tsuzuki-san, it’s necessary for us to check—” |
| Tsuzuki | “There’s no reason to do so. I am the wanted murderer.” |
| Owari | “Eh?” |
| Higashikawa | “Eeeeeh!?” |
| Tsuzuki | “I’m sorry for the inconvenience. I’ll turn myself into the police now.” |
| Owari | “No way.. Is this true…?” |
| Kitami | “…I finally met you. Hatori-san.” |
| Owari | “Eh?” |
| Tsuzuki | “You are—” |
| Kitami | “I am the son of Shitai, the person you killed.” |
| Tsuzuki | “I see the resemblance.” |
| Higashikawa | “A-are you here for revenge!?” |
| Owari | “Tsuzuki, you need to escape.” |
| Kitami | “No. I just wanted to thank Hatori-san…” |
| Owari | “Thank?” |
| Kitami | “My father, Shitai, was an absolutely despicable person.” |
| “Constantly blackmailing and committing fraud, being violent towards his family - he was a person that should have been killed.” |
| “When I heard that my father had died, I was so relieved. I thought I had finally been released from hell.” |
| Tsuzuki | “There is no such thing as a human that should be killed. If you call him despicable, then I am the same, for trying to run from my sins.” |
| Kitami | “Even so, I was saved by you.” |
| Tsuzuki | “—” |
| Kitami | “Even if it was just one word, I wanted to thank you, Hatori-san.” |
| “I learned about this hotel from a friend who happened to stay here, and I wore this mask to make sure no trace remained of my being here.” |
| “I ended up inconveniencing you…” |
| Tsuzuki | “No, getting found out was just a matter of time. I can’t keep on running away. It’s time to give up.” |
| “And I’m glad I met you.” |
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| Owari | “Are you really going to turn yourself in?” |
| Tsuzuki | “Yes. Sorry for all the inconvenience I’ve caused you.” |
| Owari | “Well… why murder?” |
| Tsuzuki | “It’s a stupid reason. I was an idiot.” |
| “I couldn’t work because I was taking care of my parents, and Shitai scammed me while I needed money and stole all of my assets.” |
| “We got into a fight because I wanted a least a little of my money back, and… I escaped, but I couldn’t even be there when my parents passed.” |
| Owari | “I see…” |
| Tsuzuki | “…At first, I only chose this quiet hotel to hide myself away from the public eye.” |
| “But once I met you, owner, and many different guests, I found myself wanting to work at this hotel forever…” |
| “An unworthy dream for someone like me…” |
| Owari | “Those who have lost their way will find this hotel, and will recover here.” |
| “You were a great help. Once you’ve finished atoning from your sins, I’d like you to come back.” |
| Tsuzuki | “—Thank you.” |
| Izumi | (With Owari watching over him, Tsuzuki sets off, leaving the hotel behind him…) |
| Tsuzuki | “…I’m off.” |
| Izumi | (Ah, Guy-san ad libbed. The line is dripping with his feelings towards atonement and Owari.) |
| Owari | “Take care.” |
| Izumi | (A kind expression… The warm feelings of “I’ll be waiting here forever” and the sense of softly pushing his back is what comes across to me.) |
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| Minami | “Thanks for taking care of me for such a long time.” |
| Owari | “Thank you for your stay.” |
| Minami | “Next time, I’ll come for a leisurely vacation.” |
| Owari | “We’ll be waiting. Take care and stay safe.” |
| “Thank you for your stay.” |
| Nishi | “No, thank you for everything.” |
| Owari | “Stay safe and take care.” |
| Nishi | “See you later, great great grandpa.” |
| Owari | “Eh…?” |
| Higashikawa | “Come to think of it, Nishi-sama does resemble you, owner.” |
| Owari | “—No way. ..Right?” |
| “Yes, this is Hotel Compass. A reservation? Of course.” |
| Izumi | (Both the leaving guests and Owari both have relieved expressions on their faces. The acting makes you look forward to a bright future…) |
| (It makes you want to come back, it makes you feel like it’s alright to come back… almost like a ‘home’.) |
| (This is the Hotel Compass Azuma-san created. A warm place, just like Azuma-san.) |
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| Tsumugi | Thank you so much! |
| Hisoka | Thanks. |
| Tasuku | Thank you so much. |
| Homare | Thank you! You over there, thank you! |
| Guy | Thank you very much. …Yukishiro. |
| Azuma | Mhm. |
| Thank you for your stay at Hotel Compass. —Take care and stay safe. |
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| Tsumugi | It’s a party, but are you all fine with doing it at Guy-san’s bar? |
| Won’t Guy-san not be able to relax and have a drink— |
| Guy | No, I’m actually more relaxed here. It’s fine. |
| Azuma | Guy, is this glass fine? |
| Guy | Ah. |
| Tasuku | Actually why is Azuma-san behind the counter? |
| Azuma | It’d be difficult to serve everyone if it were just Guy. |
| Izumi | What about the other employee— |
| Hisoka | Zzz…. |
| Tasku | Sleeping on the job, isn’t he. |
| Guy | Can you leave the first glass to me? |
| Izumi | ? Then, we’ll leave it to you. |
| Guy | Here you go. |
| It’s a cocktail that’s just been added to the menu. Vodka and curacao, along with Zafran citrus juice. |
| Homare | What a pretty color. |
| Tsumugi | Have you chosen a name for it? |
| Guy | “Journey”. It’s an original cocktail… I’m thinking of making it the name of the bar as well. |
| Izumi | You’ve finally decided on a name! |
| Tasuku | “Journey”, huh. It’s a nice name. |
| Homare | Is there an origin? |
| Guy | In the journey called life, there are difficult things and sad things - when you feel down, or tired, this bar can be a resting place you can casually stop by… |
| I want it to be an oasis like Zafra. |
| Izumi | Oasis… I see. |
| Guy | And one more thing. |
| After hearing Otomiya’s words and seeing Yukishiro face his past, I looked back to see if I had forgotten anything important in my past. |
| And what I had found was the existence of my father. |
| If my father, who I had parted ways with when I was very young, was in Veludo Way… I’d like to wait in this store until the time we can meet again. |
| To my father, I may just be a forgotten thing of the past… |
| Azuma | That’s not true. |
| Tsumugi | I’m sure you’ll be able to reunite. |
| Homare | We must popularize this store in order to do so. |
| Azuma | Then let’s have a toast. To the success of this show and the prosperity of this bar— Cheers! |
| Guy | Cheers. |
