Episode 1 - The Show Must Go On!/Chapter 9

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Izumi:	Let's see here. It's called Romeo and... Julius?
Sakuya:	I guess Juliet's a guy in this version.
Masumi:	So this some dude on dude kinda thing?
Citron:	Oh! So thrilling!
Izumi:	I think it's more of a bromance?
Izumi:	...
Izumi:	(...This is pure gold.)
Sakuya:	Wow, this script is super good!
Izumi:	I agree. It's not just a rehash with a gender-swapped Juliet. They make the whole story about friendship.
Citron:	Very nice.
Masumi:	It's okay, I guess.
Izumi:	As for the casting—
Tsuzuru:	Director! The script!
Izumi:	Wow, Tsuzuru, up already?
Tsuzuru:	So, uh, what did you think?
Izumi:	It's perfect. We'll use it for next month's show.
Tsuzuru:	Really?!
Izumi:	Really.
Tsuzuru:	Whew! That's a relief!
Izumi:	I was worried how drag would fly for our first production, but you figured it out.
Sakuya:	Turning Juliet into a guy was a great idea!
Tsuzuru:	Well, I had some personal inspiration. I'm not exactly Romeo, but I've lost a friend because of family issues before.
Izumi:	So this is based on a true story?
Tsuzuru:	Not exactly—see, I come from a poor family, and I had this friend. His family was rich, and they told him to stop hanging out with me.
Tsuzuru:	We used to be super tight, up until that point. Then we became complete strangers.
Citron:	I understand your plight. It is difficult for people to give an eye for an eye.
Tsuzuru:	You mean 'see eye to eye', right? I'm not out for revenge.
Sakuya:	But in this play you have them going on a journey together instead of being torn apart, right? It's a much happier ending.
Tsuzuru:	My understanding is that the last Spring Troupe had an upbeat, straightforward image, so I figured we might as well stick to that.
Izumi:	You made the right call for sure. This play should make for a fantastic jumping-off point for the new Spring Troupe.
Izumi:	Okay, let's get down to casting...
Tsuzuru:	Actually, I wrote the play with a specific cast already in mind.
Izumi:	You did?
Tsuzuru:	Romeo our lead, will be played by Sakuya.
Sakuya:	Who, me?!
Tsuzuru:	You've been here from the start, and if you ask me, you represent exactly what the Spring Troupe stands for.
Izumi:	Tsuzuru's right. Sakuya, you're upbeat, energetic, and genuine.
Tsuzuru:	Exactly.
Sakuya:	Look, uh, I just wanna be up on stage. I'm fine with bit roles, background scenery, you name it!
Izumi:	Too bad background scenery isn't a role.
Sakuya:	All I'm saying is, are you sure about this? About me?
Citron:	No protein!
Tsuzuru:	Problem. It's problem. I just...how are your mistakes so creatively wrong?
Masumi:	Who cares?
Izumi:	Then it's settled. Sakuya is officially our troupe leader!
Sakuya:	I'll do my best!
Izumi:	I'll be counting on you as leader to keep the rest of the troupe together and in line. You're up for that, right?
Sakuya:	Honestly, I'm not sure if I'm exactly leader material...
Izumi:	Sure you are, Sakuya! I know you've got what it takes.
Sakuya:	I'll do my very best, then!
Izumi:	That's the spirit!
Izumi:	What've you got for the rest of the cast, Tsuzuru?
Tsuzuru:	The role of Julius goes to Masumi.
Masumi:	Uh-huh.
Tsuzuru:	I'll be playing Romeo's buddy Mercutio. Itaru gets the role of Juluis's older cousin Tybalt.
Izumi:	Nice. I'm already imagining it in my head.
Tsuzuru:	Rounding it out is Citron as Friar Laurence.
Citron:	Aww, but the friar, he has so very few lines!
Tsuzuru:	Yeah, that's kinda the point.
Citron:	So you haze me because you tremble in fear of my incredible talent, is it?
Tsuzuru:	I tremble in fear at every word that comes out of your mouth!
Izumi:	Ooh, I get it. The friar might not have many lines, but each line he delivers has to make an impact. And if anyone makes an impact, it's you, Citron!
Tsuzuru:	'Kay.
Izumi:	Your casting choices fit like a glove. You've outdone yourself, Tsuzuru! Now we just have to rehearse it untill we're at the top of our game.
Sakuya:	Yes, ma'am!
Tsuzuru:	I bet rehearsals are gonna be rough.
Citron:	I very much look forward to it!
Mazumi:	You're pretty excited, huh.
Izumi:	Of course I am! Look at this grade A script we've got. I can't wait to see you guys in action.
Masumi:	I could write a script...
Izumi:	I get it, Masumi. Just focus on your part.
Izumi:	We'll be doing the read-through starting tomorrow, so read up, boys!
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Izumi:	(This is great. The script's done and morale is high. I'm feeling pumped up too.)
Izumi:	(Now all that's left is to give Itaru his copy of the script ad fill him in on the casting.
Izumi:	(I hope he's feeling better now...)
Izumi:	Itaru? Are you in? It's me, Izumi.
Izumi:	Hello?
Izumi:	(Is he sleeping? Doesn't sound like it. I hear some clicking and clacking inside.
Izumi:	Itaru, I'm coming in!
Itaru:	GET OUT!
Izumi:	Whoa!
Izumi:	Uh, Itaru?
Itaru:	You gotta be kidding me. You just cost me three kills. You're about to regret the day you were born/
Izumi:	Itaru?!
Itaru:	Don't barge into my damn room! Can't you tell I'm in the middle of something?
Izumi:	(Okay, we're REALLY close. He's got me pressed against the wall like some romance novel! A bad one!)
Izumi:	Er, yes, I can see you're veyr busy with your game, uh...I'm sorry, who are you?
Itaru:	Itaru Chigasaki, what's it to you?
Izumi:	...So much for the evil twin idea.
Izumi:	Wasn't Itaru supposed to be mature? Where did all of his chill go?!)
Izumi:	Gosh, um, you must be feeling really under the weather!
Izumi:	I, uh, I'm just here to drop this script off. Read it when you can, okay? Hope you feel better soon! Bye!
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Izumi:	That was definitely not how I was expecting this to go...
Izumi:	(He's going to be okay tomorrow, right? Right?)