Frederik and Yanderika (Part 1)

"Eh? All the actors ran away?"

Faced with the utterly stunned Golden Softie and Blue Meow Meow, Rabian, who was hiding behind the curtain, gave an embarrassed smile. "Yes... so thank you very much!"

"Hey, hey... what exactly are you thanking us for? (Speechless Ice underwear)"

As if he had not heard the droopy-eyed man's complaint, the Commander continued, "Because someone criticized our troupe's stage performances, saying we were the bottom of the performing world, the actors all left in order to protect their own futures."

"I see! (Enlightened Fairy Queen)"

"Thirty years ago, I quit my old job and came here with my wife to establish the Scheherazade Troupe. But as the troupe's reputation steadily declined, my wife left me not long ago as well. (Rabian with tears streaming down his face)"

"Mm-hm! (Natsu nodding nonstop)"

"Now, this troupe that carries my dreams is all I have left... sob, sob, thank you so much!"

"What's there to thank us for?! (Ice underwear drenched in waterfall sweat)"

"That's what happened, which is why I posted the request and asked you all to come help. Thank you so much!"

After listening to Rabian's introduction, Lucy and Happy's faces both darkened completely, while the Fairy Queen's face was filled with relief, satisfaction, and smugness.

"Hey, hey, why do I feel like Erza is really happy about this? (Natsu scratching his head)"

"If that's the case, leave it to us. We'll definitely give you a huge surprise!"

"Lucy, look! She's sparkling! (Happy pointing at Erza)"

"Mm-hm! (Lucy)"

"I was right to practice my vocal exercises in advance! (The Fairy Queen radiating excitement from her entire body)"

"My, my, just how much does this girl like acting? (Gray)"

"Everyone... (Rabian trembling)"

"Hehe... it actually sounds pretty interesting! (Lucy)"

"Flame vegetables, charcoal-grilled fruit... which one