Fairy Tail: You said you were just acting, are you serious

As night fell, the audience dispersed after the Pure White Theatre Company's third performance, and the lights dimmed, leaving only the backstage lights faintly shining through the gaps in the curtains.

The members of the Pure White Theatre Company, who had just finished three consecutive performances, were resting backstage.

Paris and Doronbo lay exhausted on the grass, their eyes filled with despair; they were so tired that their brains couldn't function anymore.

"I can't take it anymore! Did I really think performing on stage was this tiring? I never felt it when I was watching from the audience!"

On the other side, Leqi leaned against the wooden box, rubbed her sore shoulders, and showed a bitter face.

"It seems I'm still not very skilled; I need to practice more."

Only the experienced Weiss looked at them with a helpless expression, then shook his head.

"You still don't have enough work. Look at the commander, he puts in the most effort, yet he's still so energetic. Once you get used to it, you'll be just like the commander."

Ron stood to the side with a nonchalant expression, scratching his head.

No, even if they were to become more skilled over several more years, they still wouldn't be as energetic as I am.

I have all sorts of talents that allow me to have abundant physical strength, so how could their physical abilities be the same as mine?

Looking at the exhausted employees, Ron chuckled softly.

"Everyone has worked hard today, so let me treat you to a meal together, and also throw a welcome party for our newcomers, Paris and Dorumbo!"

Paris and Dolumbo then came to their senses, sat up, and their eyes shone.

"Very good!"

Leqi jumped up happily and cheered.

Ron was the first to approach the backstage curtain and gently lift it.

"Alright, I'll wait for you to get ready outside... okay?"

When Ron lifted the curtain, he found a figure already waiting quietly outside. His hand paused, and he was slightly taken aback.

Leqi recognized the figure outside first, pushed up her glasses and said:

"Kana, what are you doing here?"

Kana, who had been in a panic outside the curtain, came to her senses and was startled. Only then did she reveal her panicked eyes and greet them.

"Hey, did I come at the wrong time?"

After greeting her, she quickly turned her face away, took a half step back, and gave an awkward smile.

Leqi nodded and echoed:

"That's right, our performance is over. If you want to buy tickets, you'll have to come early tomorrow to queue up."

"Is that so? Then I'll be going now..."

Then Ron interrupted Kana and quickly invited her:

"No, you've come at the perfect time. We're just about to throw a welcome party for our new member. Let's go together."

Kana looked surprised and quickly shook her head.

"Hey? That's not a good idea..."

"What's wrong with that? The leader has already invited you, so you should come along."

The enthusiastic Leqi quickly pulled Kana along, and they ended up chatting over there.

Kana thus joined Ron's dinner party. Her initial anxiety and nervousness were temporarily forgotten amidst the lively discussion of the group.

When they arrived at the barbecue restaurant, Kana completely relaxed.

With the presence of Leqi and Ron, she smoothly integrated into the theater troupe's welcome party.

Paris and Doronbo saw the roast meat on the table and began to wolf it down as if they hadn't eaten for days.

"Kana, you met the new girl today, right? What did you think?"

Ron sat opposite Kana and asked her about Uru and the others.

"You mean Uru and Grelios?"

Sister Uru and Chairman Makarov had a very pleasant chat.

Kana smiled and shared guild matters with Ron, saying that Uru had already gained the approval of most of the mages in the guild.

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and couldn't help but laugh.

"Gray and Leo's conversation was quite amusing. When I went in, Uru was lecturing them about not taking off their clothes in public."

The two of them, wearing only a pair of shorts, were scolded by Uru's sister until they had several bumps on their heads!

Doronbo and Paris laughed when they heard this, while Leqi looked shocked and amused.

Ron was also amused without realizing it, and he could imagine the scene of Gray and the others being taught a lesson. After all, he and Uru had seen this scene many times on their journey.

"Yes, it seems they're adapting well."

"Yeah, but it's still not as sensational as it is for you, Ron."

"Hmm? Why is the guild still talking about me?"

Kana smiled and said:

"Because of your sealing of Deliora, the guild master plans to go to the council to help you collect Deliora's bounty. That's an S-rank mission, you've hit the jackpot this time."

Weiss, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed, his face filled with admiration. He hadn't expected that his captain, as a mage, would possess such formidable strength.

Ron nodded. Since the money was free, he figured he might as well take it.

This is perfect funding; we can use it to invest in the Pure White Theater Troupe and earn more popularity points.

Thanks to Ron and his team's efforts, they finished every last bite of the food ordered at the dinner party.

Leqi and Weiss said goodbye to Ron and the others at the intersection and went home to rest.

As for Paris and Doronbo, who had nowhere to stay for the time being, Ron took them to an inn in town and booked rooms for them to stay temporarily.

Ron tossed the keys to them and gave the order:

"You can stay here for the night. I'll talk to Gray and the others again tomorrow and see if there are any other places to rent nearby."

"Thank you, Commander!"

The two bowed repeatedly in gratitude, and after Ron waved his hand, they went back to their room.

After settling them in, Ron and Cana left the hotel.

Now only Ron and Kana remained, walking back down the long street.

"They seem like a good couple, so you can relax now."

After the dinner, Kana smiled happily and said casually.

Ron gave a helpless smile and waved his hand casually.

"It's passable, they still have a lot to learn."

The two walked side by side until Ron spoke:

"You could have gone back with Leqi just now, why did you stay?"

Upon hearing this, Kana's smile froze, turning into an expression of annoyance.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the important thing."

After Ron reminded her, she realized that she had come to the theater troupe to see Ron, but she had forgotten about it while having dinner and had made a mistake.

Her relaxed mood tightened again, but then she remembered that Ron was the only one left there, and she managed to suppress her panic.

Then Kana took a deep breath, stopped, and faced Ron with a determined look in her eyes.

"Ron, there's something I... want to ask you."