Practice Conversation 1[edit]

Chikage	To think that I'd be entrusted with the lead role in my first play. ......I was a little surprised at first, but of course I'll work hard.
	The script this time had my role written to suit me, so I'm able to prepare for the role with a natural feel.
	A charlatan......It does seem worth playing.
	I'd be able to put my skill with sleight-of-hand to use as well? ......Heh, that might work.
	There are things I don't understand, but it's reassuring having the support of everyone in the Spring Troupe.
	I suppose you'll teach me a range of things too, Director. ......I'll be in your care.

Practice Conversation 2[edit]

Chikage	This theatre troupe is truly full of strange people. I was surprised to see a celebrity and a crossdressing child......When a poem suddenly started being recited, I wondered what was going on. Everyone else was completely used to it; they said it was a normal thing.
	But having members of various ages and occupations might be one of this theatre's good points.
	And you, the Director who's gathered together such a troupe, might actually be an incredible person.

Chikage	Director. The spices that have been a popular topic lately; have you tried them already?
	You still haven't gotten a hold of them? It's true that they've been sold out all over the place, so they do seem hard to acquire.
	ーーLook. I actually found them the other day at a shop that opened recently. They've got a superb balance; they were really good.
	Jealous? Even if you look at me like that, I'm not giving them to you.
	......Just joking. While I was at it, I bought two bottles. Here's yours.
	In exchange for me giving it to you, will you give me something in return? Obeying any one order of mine......just kidding. You're too on-guard.
	Incidentally, you'll make a dish using those, right? ......I'm looking forwards to it.

Tenma	Chikage-san, you can speak foreign languages, right.
Chikage	Yeah......I'm often been overseas for work, after all. I can speak several languages.
Tenma	ーーActually, I'm playing a kid coming back after being raised overseas in my next drama, so I've got several lines in English.
	Could you accompany me with practising them?
Chikage	I see. I'd heard the rumors, but you really are passionate about preparing for your roles.
Tenma	Of course. It'd be shameful to pronounce them in a mediocre way. If I'm going to do it, I want to master it perfectly.
Chikage	Huh......Impressive.
Tenma	Besides, this is more of an aside, but......
	......If you could help me a bit with my English homework too, that'd be helpful.
Chikage	Haha, I get it.
Tenma	......I'm counting on you.
Chikage	All right. Leave it to me.^[1]