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[Dance Practice Room]

When the butlers were practicing for the play.

Berrien: “Well then, let’s do the next scene. First we’ll start with my lines…”

*Close-up* Lato: “Oh? That is…”

Berrien: “Huh? What’s the matter, Lato? Squatting at the corner of the room… Did you find something?”

Lato: “Kufufu… No, it’s nothing. I definitely didn’t catch something or anything like that.”

Berrien: “I-is that so? That said, you seem to be holding something…”

Lato: “By the way, Mr. Berrien. This question is completely unrelated to the previous topic, but do you think it’s okay if the existence of ‘bugs’ went extinct?”

Berrien: “What… bugs? L-let’s see… indeed, I’m afraid of bugs. But I don’t think ‘it’s better if they go extinct’ just because of that. Both they and us are the same… we are living beings.”

Lato: “I see… Understood. Well… I will quickly return, so I'll take a breather in the garden for a bit.”

Berrien: “Y-yes… Sure.”

Click (Lato left the room)

Lato: “Kufufu… please don’t struggle that much. You’ll be free soon…”

Berrien: “............ No, let’s stop pretending it isn't there. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lato.”

The Secret Plan (Lato & Fennesz)

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[Espoir, new theater]

When the butlers were doing rehearsals on the stage.

Lato: “Mr. Fennesz. Regarding this scene… Don’t you think it’ll be thrilling for the audience if we descend to the seats?”

Fennesz: “Huh… descending from the stage to the audience seats…? Hmm~... It does allow for an exciting performance. But a single misstep,and it looks like panic will occur…”

Lato: “It’s fine. I’ll descend while speaking my lines so it’ll look like a performance. And… right in front of the lord’s eyes in the audience seat, perform the closing lines…. Kufufu. I’m sure they’ll be pleased.”

Fennesz: “......The lord’s seat is in the box seat on the second floor, though.”

Lato: “What… that’s too bad. If I can’t make the lord’s heart pound, there’s no meaning in descending to the audience seat.”

Fennesz: “Hmm~... Making the lord’s heart pound, huh…. How about we all stare at the lord at the same time?”

Lato: “Oh… what a wonderful idea.”

Fennesz: Fufu… Well then, let’s decide on the timing to stare.” 

The Humble Butlers (Fennesz & Miyaji)

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[Espoir, new theater]

When the butlers were doing rehearsals on the stage.

Miyaji: “Fennesz. How was my acting just now?”

Fennesz: “Yes! I think it was very splendid.”

Miyaji: “Thank you. But I want to do better in the actual performance.

If you could give it to me straight... which areas do you think I could work on?”

Fennesz: “L-let’s see… well then, I can give you one…”

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Miyaji: “I see,  indeed… If I stand here, people on the edge of the theater will get a better view. Fennesz, you’re really something.  Your consideration for the audience is reaching all the way to the back rows. It's great how you're taking into account everyone's perspective."

Fennesz: “N-no… I just happened to notice.  Besides… you’re easy to talk to, Mr. Miyaji. Even though you’re older than me… You’re taking an opinion from a junior like me into consideration.“

Miyaji: "Hmm... Even if you say that, I’m still inexperienced in many aspects. It's only natural to listen to the opinion of someone more experienced.  Well... then, let's practice our standing positions again."

Fennesz: “Yes…! Let’s do our best.”

Long-time Friends (Berrien & Miyaji)

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[Dance Practice Room]

When the butlers were practicing for the play.

Miyaji: "Berrien, about your final lines... Is it true that this scene is based on your childhood...?"

Berrien: "Yes... I'm drawing on my past experiences. I haven’t told you, Mr. Miyaji. My apologies for not saying anything until now..."

Miyaji: “No… it’s not something you have to apologize for. As for me, I haven't shared everything about my childhood either.  We've been friends for a long time, but there's still plenty we don't know about each other. But you know... moments like this, discovering a new side of you, Berrien, even just a bit… It makes me happy."

Berrien: "Mr. Miyaji… Fufu. Thank you very much. It seems we still have plenty of opportunities left to get to know each other better.”

Miyaji: ”Yeah. It would be a shame to immediately use up those opportunities. The past is finite... but the future still has plenty in store."