Upon hearing Yuto's words, the previously noisy theater group instantly quieted down.
A look of daze appeared in their eyes, as if they had been struck by some immense fortune.
They couldn't believe any of it was real.
It was as if one moment they were on a cramped small stage hoping the audience would tip them a few mora, and the next they were on Fontaine's highest stage.
Looking at the dazed theater group in front of him, Yuto blinked slightly, then somewhat strangely asked Mr. Claude beside him:
"Uh... Mr. Claude, didn't you tell them before?"
Hearing this, Claude scratched his head a little awkwardly and said apologetically:
"I've been helping optimize the scripts for 'The Daughter of Water' and 'The Prophecy' recently, so... I haven't really been paying attention to Steambird Newspaper..."
But then again.
For someone like Claude, who could starve himself half to death writing a script... paying attention to Steambird Newspaper would be abnormal, wouldn't it?
Thinking of this, a look of relief appeared on Yuto's face, as if he had accepted the premise that Claude, when writing scripts, was oblivious to everything else.
—Someone who could forget to eat for three days straight, it was perfectly normal for him not to pay attention to outside news when working.
Just as Yuto was about to say something more, Furina spoke first, asking:
"But even if they don't know, they shouldn't be so dazed, right? After all, didn't Yuto do some work for them last time? Why are they still so stunned?"
Furina pouted, seemingly finding the theater group's dazed reaction a bit tricky.
In response, Yuto spread his hands helplessly, then said:
"Lady Furina, for you... performing on stage at Opera Epiclese might not be anything new, but for them..."
"This is truly a very rare opportunity."
"Even a great magician like Lyney would be excited to perform on the Opera Epiclese stage."
"They are just some fledgling children."
Yuto gently pursed his lips, trying his best to ease the somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Hearing his words, Furina nodded slightly, then asked:
"So... everyone, are you really okay? Or are you feeling a bit timid now and want to back out?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the previously dazed theater group instantly sobered up.
They exchanged glances with each other, seeing the fading daze and hesitation in their eyes, and the growing determination in their hearts.
The few of them nodded in unison, and Dirfi stepped forward, speaking softly but firmly:
"We understand, Lord Yuto, Ms. Furina, we all understand."
"We will strive to adapt to the environment of Opera Epiclese, and we will do our best to perform each Fontaine Opera well; this is our duty."
"And... we also promised Lady Furina to give Group leader Aurett the best gift possible to make up for her regrets."
Hearing this, Furina did not respond immediately, but instead looked at Yuto, as if she was expecting him to do something.
Feeling the expectant gaze from Furina, Yuto's mouth twitched slightly, but he ultimately chose to reveal a small part of the matter.
"Ahem, members of the theater group, in fact, I have also been preparing some things these days that can help you make up for your regrets."
"I can guarantee you with everything behind the title 'Assistant Administrator' that if this performance of 'The Prophecy' is a great success..."
"I can help you make up for the regrets in your hearts as much as possible."
Upon hearing this, Dirfi and the others once again fell into a daze, a look of disbelief in their eyes, as if they were somewhat skeptical of Yuto.
But then they thought that Yuto had already used the Assistant Administrator's name as a guarantee, so did that mean...
They really might have a chance to make up for some regrets?
And then, thinking of the descriptions in Fontaine of the power Yuto displayed during the Judgment that day, their hearts gradually became excited.
"L-Lord Yuto, is what you said true? C-can we really see Group leader Aurett again?"
Polo's voice trembled slightly; although he was speaking words of doubt, his reddened eyes at this moment... proved everything.
Looking at Polo, who was almost in tears, Yuto smiled slightly, making his voice as gentle as possible, and then said:
"Of course you can. I've seen your feelings for Group leader Aurett, so... I hope you can have a better ending."
"Although I can't let you continue to live together, I can at least let you have a most basic farewell."
Yuto's gentle voice instantly triggered Polo's tear ducts; two clear lines of tears flowed down from the corners of his eyes, as if he had received some heaven-sent grace.
And the others were not much better off.
After receiving Yuto's renewed affirmation, the expressions on their faces varied.
Some were very excited, clamoring to make the performance the day after tomorrow the best one ever;
Some shed tears, simply because they would be able to see Aurett, as that notebook contained too many regrets.
Although there was only a little time to speak, for them... it was enough.
Looking at the emotional theater members in front of him, a somewhat helpless smile appeared on Yuto's face, and he then said to Mr. Claude beside him:
"Mr. Claude, please take them back. After all, rehearsals will start tomorrow morning, one after another, which will be quite tiring. They should rest early today."
Hearing Yuto's words, Claude nodded repeatedly, then led Dirfi, the only one still in a relatively good state, to organize the emotional theater members to return to their lodging.
Before long, the previously somewhat noisy small theater instantly quieted down, and Yuto and Furina also got a brief moment of leisure.
Furina looked at Yuto, who was sitting quite naturally in the audience, and asked in confusion:
"Yuto? Aren't we leaving yet?"
Yuto smiled slightly, pointed to the theater door that had just closed but opened again, and said with a light chuckle:
"Of course we can't leave, after all, some people are still watching us~"
"To prevent things from getting complicated, I specifically found a few 'helpers'."
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