Ikelite Opera House's main Performance Hall.
The audience had nearly filled their seats. Almost everyone in the hall was chatting excitedly with their friends.
"Today, Hugh Treasure's makeup and costume are going to be especially beautiful!"
"I think so too. Most importantly, she has such a wonderful presence."
Antanas and Sinora had come with Hughberlian.
They excitedly looked forward to Hugh Treasure's grand entrance while reminiscing about the rehearsals.
Planai glanced at the stage curtains, then took off his glasses and began wiping them with a cloth, completely ignoring everything else.
Besides today's Saturday performance, there would be another performance tomorrow, on Sunday. But for audience members who had watched the internal rehearsal, this already felt like the second show.
"Antanas, Sinora, don't spoil anything."
Ifatia turned around from her seat in the front row and spoke to her two friends.
She and Talia had endured not coming to the Ikelite Opera House to watch the troupe's rehearsals precisely so they could experience the surprises on the day of the official performance.
"Of course, Ify. Don't worry."
Antanas and Sinora nodded repeatedly.
They were worried that Ifatia would soon cry her eyes out.
There might be some heartwarming little scenes in the middle of today's opera that would make Ify laugh, but by the end, she would probably realize that Miss Half-Demoness was a ghost. She would no longer be able to laugh from beginning to end, doubled over as she had during the Gray Princess Chapter.
Just imagining what Ify would be like later made them feel a little sorry for her. Ifatia had always been the youngest sister among them, and they all took good care of her. They couldn't bear to see little Ify cry.
"By the way, come to the Duke's Family for dinner tonight. You