Furina's smile was exceptionally bright, as if she had one hundred percent confidence in her and Yuto's guidance.
Of course, this was not only an affirmation of their own abilities, but also of the entire Group that Audrey had cultivated.
Hearing this, Yuto chuckled and nodded, then said:
"Everyone, don't worry. From my experience... you possess all the elements a successful Group should have."
"Although you still need some training, from a broader perspective... you are already excellent enough."
Hearing the approval from Yuto and Furina, the members of the Group were slightly stunned, then smiled and nodded.
"Thank you, Lord Yuto, Ms. Furina, thank you for always supporting us."
Dirfi said this while bowing deeply to Yuto and Furina, expressing her gratitude to the two of them.
Polo, on the other hand, rubbed his hands excitedly, then said to his companions beside him:
"Then let's not waste time and discuss the ending. Let's finalize it as soon as possible."
"Hmm... before that, I have a suggestion."
Dirfi said while raising her hand rather cutely:
"During the curtain call, please allow me to use Group leader, not my own name."
Hearing Dirfi's words, Lauvik frowned slightly, a look of hesitation appearing on his somewhat... rounded face.
For him, this was against the rules, and... it was simply too unfair to Dirfi.
Looking at the hesitation on her lover's face, Dirfi smiled gently, then explained:
"This role was originally supposed to be played by the Group leader. I just took her place."
"Such a memorable protagonist should also be matched with her name."
"What's more..."
Dirfi said this while looking at Yuto, Furina, and Claude, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.
"What's more, we have two excellent teachers, and the most amazing playwright in all of Fontaine. The Group will not lack performance opportunities in the future."
"When performing 'Cleo,' I will announce the Group leader's name; when performing other Fontaine Operas, I will announce my own name."
"Wouldn't such a contrast also stimulate the audience's curiosity about the name 'Audrey' and allow the Group leader's thoughts and stories to spread further?"
Dirfi said this while looking at Polo, the backbone of the entire Group's performance, seemingly asking for his opinion.
Polo scratched his head, thought for a moment, and then nodded, agreeing with Dirfi's idea.
"Hmm, Dirfi is right. This can indeed allow the story of the Fontaine Opera and Audrey's spirit to spread further."
"In short... I have no objection."
As they chatted back and forth, the atmosphere in the room gradually changed from the initial panic and heaviness when they received the notebook to a warm one—as if this was not a Group or an office, but their home.
Feeling this rather familiar warm atmosphere, Furina smiled and nodded her little head, then said:
"See~ now you have the atmosphere a Group, a home, should have~"
"As for the stage and schedule... you don't need to worry about these. You just need to adjust yourselves to your best state and listen carefully to my and Yuto's guidance."
"With me and Yuto here, arranging the stage and schedule... hmph hmph, it couldn't be simpler~"
Hearing this, a look of confusion appeared on Lauvik's face, as if he was somewhat... confused by Furina's words.
"Uh... Lady Furina, our usual performance stages don't need to be reserved or arranged."
"Even if we were to perform at Opera Epiclese... it would have to be after the second performance of The Prophecy and the public performance of The Daughter of Water, right?"
Hearing this, Furina frowned slightly, then waved her hand and said:
"What are you talking about? How can an ordinary stage be the stage for the public performance of The Daughter of Water? Of course, it has to be at Opera Epiclese."
"No, no, no matter what, that kind of place is too luxurious. Even if we want to bring Fontaine's Fontaine Opera to Teyvat in the end... isn't this a bit too rushed?"
Hearing this, Furina said somewhat strangely:
"Why are you afraid? Do you think Group leader Audrey's story is not worthy of being performed on Fontaine's best stage?"
"Are you denying the performing skills personally cultivated by Group leader Audrey? Or are you saying..."
"Do you think that even after my and Yuto's guidance, you still don't have the ability to perform at Fontaine's most luxurious Opera House?"
Hearing this, Polo quickly explained:
"We don't mean that, Lady Furina—"
Before Polo could finish, Furina spread her hands and said somewhat strangely:
"If you don't mean that, doesn't that mean you can? Or... do you think my and Yuto's approval isn't enough?"
"Also, I've said it many times, just call me Furina, you don't have to add the 'Lady' suffix."
Furina pouted slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with this address that she had repeatedly asked them not to use.
Hearing this, the members of the Group immediately fell silent.
Looking at the silent members of the Group, Yuto gently shook his head, then said:
"My and Lady Furina's views are actually the same. The fundamental reason you immediately refused to perform at Opera Epiclese is a lack of confidence."
"You always feel that you need to have more extensive stage experience before performing on the best stage in all of Fontaine, but..."
"If you keep performing in a small theater, using the so-called 'gaining experience' as an excuse to prevent yourselves from developing in a higher direction..."
"When you see the audience seats of Opera Epiclese filled, you'll still be nervous."
"It's better to perform at the Opera House earlier. That way... you'll have more time to improve your performing abilities, rather than adjusting your performance mindset."
Hearing this, Lauvik, who had originally wanted to say something, fell silent once again. He slightly raised his head, exchanged glances with his three companions beside him, and then said:
"Hmm, we understand. We will bring the public performance of The Daughter of Water... to the stage of Opera Epiclese!"
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