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| My dearest friend,
You must be surprised to be getting a letter like this so suddenly. Even after all this time, I don't know if I'm doing the right thing in contacting you. Still, I've wanted to apologize to you so badly that I couldn't stop myself from writing. I've always felt terrible about what happened back then. I won't blame you if you can't accept my apology. Even so, there's something I have to tell you. ...I have always been, and will always be your biggest fan. | |
| Mizuno: | To put it simply, our company would like to offer you financial support. Would this amount be agreeable? |
| Izumi: | That's...a lot of zeroes! |
| Sakyo: | ... |
| Mizuno: | If there is anything you find lacking, I'd be more than happy to iron out the details with you. |
| Izumi: | Lacking? You're kidding, right? This is way too much! |
| Izumi: | With this amount, we could reform the entire theater, and still have enough left over to expand our production budgets. |
| Mizuno: | Wonderful. |
| Sakyo: | ...Mizuno, you said your name was? |
| Mizuno: | Yes, that's right. |
| Sakyo: | I'm assuming you're from Mizuno Enterprises, a leading firm in the entertainment industry with multiple agencies, theaters, and record labels to the name. Correct? |
| Sakyo: | Care to educate me on why such a large corporation would be interested in investing in our tiny theater company? |
| Sakyo: | The president is your father, right? Is he really all right with the level of sponsorship you're offering us? |
| Mizuno: | Of course. This matter has already gone through all the official channels. |
| Mizuno: | We believe it's vital to invest in promising troupes like yours to ensure the future of the theater community, and by doing so, secure the future of the industry. |
| Mizuno: | This will also help promote a positive image for our company. |
| Mizuno: | I understand that it might seem odd of an undergraduate like myself came to see you with this proposal, but I really wanted to present you the offer myself. |
| Sakyo: | Why? |
| Mizuno: | If I'm being honest, I personally a fan of the Mankai Company. |
| Mizuno: | I've seen every show since the Winter Troupe's act-off with the God Troupe. |
| Izumi: | Oh, that makes more sense. |
| Mizuno: | Ah, but if you'd rather not deal with a fan, I can bring another representative with me next time to continue negotiations. |
| Sakyo: | ... |
| Mizuno: | If I may ask, is your playwright working under optimal conditions? |
| Izumi: | Our playwright...? |
| Sakyo: | What does that have to do with anything? |
| Mizuno: | Well, what carries the Mankai Company's brilliant actors to even a higher height is without a doubt its scripts! |
| Mizuno: | For the playwright to produce his best work, he has to be writing under the best conditions possible. |
| Izumi: | I mean, I don't know what you'll call optimal conditions, but Tsuzuru usually just types the scripts up on his laptop...in his dorm room. |
| Mizuno: | His dorm room?! You mean, he doesn't have a designated room to carry his work in?! |
| Izumi: | Well, no. I'm afraid we're at full capacity, even with everyone sharing rooms, and- |
| Mizuno: | As if that weren't bad enough, he's in a double?! |
| Mizuno: | That is preposterous! How is a playwright supposed to be able to focus under those conditions?! |
| Mizuno: | Please allow us to fund a fully-outfitted, soundproof study for your playwright! |