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Ah, she seems to be all right...... Now then...... I guess I'll look around the European Exposition until nightfall.
It's Ogami Ichiro - I've just now returned. Is Ambassador Sakomizu there? I've come to submit the registration for my arrival at my new post.
Hey, Ogami. I've been waiting for you.
That's right, the registration for your arrival at your new post. Now then, just press your seal onto these documents.
Yes, sir. Now then...... should this do it?
Okay, then as of today I acknowledge the arrival of Imperial Navy Lieutenant Ogami Ichiro at his new post at the Japanese Embassy.
From here on I order you to assume an attitude befitting personnel of the Japanese Embassy in your duties!
Yes, sir, understood!
All right! I've already arranged your apartment for you too. So, tonight will be your first night in Paris.
For your welcome party, I'm going to show you to an extraordinary place! Now then, come along with me.
This is 'Chattes Noires.' It's a place loved above all others by the performers and the cultured who gather in Paris.
(Chattes Noires? Is that the place I believe Erica said she dances at?)
Ogami, come, let's go! I'm sure you'll like it.
Ladies and gentlemen gathered here tonight!
Please enjoy our showtime that Chattes Noires prides itself on tonight!
It's magnificent!
That's...... Erica!
She really is clumsy, after all.
Bonsoir, Monsieur Sakomizu. Are you enjoying yourself tonight?
Bonsoir...... Erica's a little more down-to-earth than usual today.
Now then, I'll introduce you to Ogami too. This is Madame Grand Mere, this establishment's owner.
Hmhm, pleased to meet you. ......So, who is this boy?
Him? He's just been put to work at the embassy......
Imperial Navy Lieutenant Ogami Ichiro. ......And I'm not a boy.
My, my, what a scary face. Well, don't worry about it. It's only my mouth that's offensive.
By the way, Monsieur Ogami. How did you find the revue here? Did you like it?
That's just what I'd expect of a Parisian performance. That's the first dance revue I've ever seen in its native place.
That's what I thought. After all, Paris is the home of paradise. Paris truly is best for a good show.
That reminds me, Ogami. Wasn't there a performing troupe called the 'Imperial Drama Group' in Japan, too?
The 'Imperial Drama Group'...... What's that? Is it something like what we have here?
Yes. It's a performing troupe that performs at the Great Imperial Theatre in Ginza, in the imperial capital Tokyo. There I......
......had a part-time job as a ticket-clipper.
Hohoh...... A ticket-clipper, eh.
Ahh, Monsieur Ogami. If you'd like to see the inside of this establishment, you should ask these two secretaries here.
Well then, I must be going. Paris nights are long, so enjoy them as much as you can...... boy.
I said I'm not a boy......
Pleased to meet you, Monsieur. I'm Mell Raison. Please call me Mell.
As we're open for business, there are rooms into which entry is forbidden, but otherwise you may go about freely.
......Monsieur Ogami! Nice to meet you. I'm Ci Caprice.
Wah - it's a real samurai......
Ah, that's right. I sell bromides at the gift shop.
Nice to meet you, I'm Ogami Ichiro. Mell and Ci, I look forward to seeing you from here on.
Well then, I'll be waiting for you, so please make sure you come to the gift shop, okay?
Now then, please excuse us. Enjoy yourself at your leisure.
My, Ogami. You sure are popular with the ladies.
Please don't tease me. Mell and Ci, huh...... they're both charming girls.
Everyone! Are you having fun today?
Am- Ambassador Sakomizu, what's starting now?
Ahh, it's the usual thing. When this happens, you yell, "I'm having fun."
Since the line is already decided for you, all you have to do is choose how loud you want to be. It'll make her happiest to yell in a loud voice.
Since you absolutely have to give a response, if you don't hurry your feelings at that moment will be reflected in your voice.
I'm having fun!! Tonight's the best!!
Thank you for saying it loud! Erica's very happy!
Please have as much fun as you want today! Bye-bye!
Erica...... So she really has been a dancer here.
Hm, you know Erica? I wonder if she isn't in the dressing room...... You should go see.
Let's see...... How about in the lobby in 30 minutes...... would that be all right for you?
Yes, sir, understood. In the lobby in 30 minutes.
Mm. That's my Ogami. Having you respond quickly - that puts me at ease.
Sakomizu: Well then, take a look around. I'll be spending a little more time here.
Mr. Ogami, please wait!
Hey, Ci. Is there some business you have with me......?
Won't you come to the gift shop? We're selling lots of nice things!
The gift shop, huh...... Let's see......
Well then, shall we go right away?
Eheh, oh good. Well then, I'll lead the way!
We've arrived. This is the gift shop.
I'm always working here as the gift shop salesgirl.
That's right - if it's all right with you, won't you take a look at what we've got?
Heh - What kind of things are you selling?
Let's see - Well, we've got bromides of all the dancers and things like that.
(Heh...... That sure reminds me of the Great Imperial Theatre in Japan.)
In that case, perhaps I'll get a bromide?
Wah, you're going to buy one? Thank you so much.
Please choose from over here. We've only got Erica's bromide just yet, though......
Okay. Erica's bromide, right?
That'll be 50 francs. Thank you for your purchase.
......Okay, I'll try asking Ci something......)
Ci, can I ask you something?
Sure. What is it?
How's work at the gift shop?
Work at the gift shop......? Well, let's see......
I get to talk with the customers, so it's lots of fun.
I get to meet all different kinds of people, so...... I might be able to meet the person I'm destined to be with. Kyah!
Hahaha...... That's true. I hope you meet them.
Well, I'll come again.
Okay, see you. Please come visit again.