Theater Etiquette

Wow... Amazing...! So this is the famous Moco Theater I've heard so much about...!

Just as expected! It feels incredibly refined compared to an ordinary theater!

Charlotte, I told you not to keep looking around like that!

Ah, oh! Right!

You're the one who asked to learn proper high society etiquette.

So take this seriously!

I am taking this very seriously...

First, relax a little. Just focus on trying to enjoy being here.

Etiquette matters, but what you need first is to get used to places like this.

Once you do, you'll naturally gain [composure].

Ooh... I-I'll try my best...

But... this is my first time attending an opera...

It's also my first time entering Moco Theater.

An opera isn't all that different from a play. It's not like only nobles come to watch them.

It's just a slightly more... [expensive theater], that's all.

...Ordinary people don't usually get the chance to visit a [slightly more expensive] theater like this...

What I mean is! Anyone can come here as long as they pay.

We're customers who paid to be here too. So don't shrink back. Carry yourself with confidence.

Yes! I'll remember that!

*Sigh* Then first, I'll explain how things work here... Hmm?

[Quartermaster] Frey?

Carmen? What brings you here?

Haha, I'm sorry to interrupt while the two of you are enjoying yourselves, but...

I've received orders from the palace to come bring you in.

...Ngh. M-me?

Lady Frey... Did you... cause trouble agai—

N-no! What do you take me for?!

Ugh... Is this about me selling off materials from the royal warehouse last month? Or something from the month before that...?

Haha, I don't believe it's anything like that, so you can relax.

Guests from NOA are scheduled to arrive, and the palace would like to discuss their visit with you.

Guests from NOA?

Yes. It seems they're visiting because of a Journey trial.

There are many things that must be prepared to receive them... which means it's time for the [Quartermaster] to step in.

Th-then... what about the opera?

...Guess there's nothing we can do about it.

You'll have to watch it on your own.

W-what?! By myself?

It's just watching a performance! It's not that difficult! Anyone could do it!

N-not anyone... Some people... don't find it that easy...

All the more reason you need to get used to it.

Understood? What you need is more experience.

Today, don't worry about proper viewing etiquette. Just focus on staying until the performance ends and heading back afterward.

And no running away in the middle, you hear me?

Ooh... Understood...

Shall we be on our way, then?

...This really is the reason you came looking for me, right?

It's... really not because of something else, is it?

Hahaha, why do you ask? Do you have something weighing on your conscience?

Uuugh...

My seat... Is it here? Where exactly is the [VIP] section?

Ah!

Kyaaah?

Ah! I'm so sorry! Are you all right?! Ah, right!

Ahem! E-excuse me! My apologies for the inconvenience! Are you all right?

Ah... I'm fine.

M-my sincerest apologies... I was searching for the [VIP] section and...

...This entire area is the VIP section.

I-I see! Ah, I mean, of course! Th-thank you!

B-but... But...

Why can't I find... seat 2-12...?

VIP seats are located separately inside private rooms.

Seat 2-12 would be in the room right over here.

Here. You see? The seat further inside.

From here, you can get a direct view of the stage below.

W-wow...! I get a luxurious room like this to myself? How incredible!

...Oops.

...

W-w-w-what a splendid place!

Th-thank you! I am truly grateful for your assistance, and... um...

The performance won't begin for another fifteen minutes, so in the meantime, perhaps you could take some time to look around inside.

You might want to take a moment to compose yourself.

Ooh... M-my apologies... It's just that this is my first time in a place like this...

Hehe, I see. That door leads to the lobby. Next to it is a small lounge.

The lounge also connects to an outdoor balcony, so if you'd like some fresh air, that would be a good place to go.

...

...?

Is something wrong?

No, forgive me! I was just thinking... so this is what real [composure] feels like...

[Composure]...?

N-no, I mean... that you seem very familiar with this place!

I do come here every Friday for perfomances, so perhaps that's why.

Hmm... If I came every week... maybe I'd get used to it too...?

Hehe, perhaps.

A-anyway! I am truly grateful for your kindness!

You're welcome.

May the glory of the Knights be with you as well! Then! Enjoy the performance!

...

Ahahaha, what was that? She's kind of funny.

Hmm. She seems to belong to the Monastir Knights... Are they even recruiting airheads like that these days?

I hear Monastir has been suffering from serious staffing shortages lately...

That's worrying. Very worrying.