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【Winter Is Coming】 | Dire Soccer Showdown | ||
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【Suit & Tie】 | Please, Dr. Takato! | ||
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【Nocturnality】 | Role Study: Kota Seo | ||
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【Le Fantome de l'Opera】 | Role Study: Raoul | ||
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【Die by the Sword】 | Role Study: Musashi Miyamoto | ||
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【Standing Rehearsal】 | The Scenery Goes Flying By | ||
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【Sympathy for the Angel】 | The Stage for Me | ||
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【My Master's Mesmerized by Mystery】 | Method Actor | ||
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【The Actor's Cafe is Open!】 | Actor's Cafe: Big Brother | ||
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【Stealing Your Tart】 | Kindness | ||
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【Moody Mechanic】 | The Handiest Handyman | ||
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【About to Bloom】 | Beyond Regret Lies the Present | ||
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【Grown-Up Field Trip】 | Pillow Fight MVP | ||
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【The Big Buff Wolf】 | A Ruff Transition! | ||
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【Blooming Trail】 | Changing Feelings | ||
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【Careful of Holiday Traffic】 | The Gunslinging Cleaner | ||
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【Gorgeous Masquerade】 | Masquerade | ||
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【Blooming Journey】 | Entrees and Accusations | ||
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【Fantasy】 | A Stubborn Smile | ||
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【Wandering Rider】 | The Queen and I | ||
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【Seaside Driver】 | Friendship in So Many Words | ||
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【Still, I Wait for You】 | Whether It Suits Him or Not | ||
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【Mankai Birthday】 | The Ultimate Kickoff | ||
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【Spirited Flat Serve】 | Tennis Brawl of Chaos | ||
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【Life of Meeting Only to Part】 | Deceived by the Samurai Brothers | ||
| Cross-Backstage Story | ||
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Tasuku Takato SSR 【Fantasy】 & | Brawny Aspirations |
| Camp-Backstage Story | ||
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Tasuku Takato SSR 【Spirited Flat Serve】 & | Spring Troupe Boys Night Out! |
Mini Chats[]
| Die by the Sword | |||
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| Side Tasuku Takato (1/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | Minagi asked me if I had any specific requests for our next script since I'll be playing the lead this time. I want to perform something with powerful sword fighting scenes, but I'll have to put in a lot of practice to keep up with Guy. You're worried I'll be too busy between our shows and my guest appearances in other troupes' performances? No need to worry about that. I've turned down all the guest offers I've recently received. I want to put all my focus on our play. Watch us carefully, Izumi. We'll follow the Autumn Troupe's footsteps and show the world a fresh new side to the Winter Troupe. | ||
| Side Tasuku Takato (2/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | Chigasaki's been busy with work lately, yet he's still trying to clear all the limited-time quests his game's holding during what little free time he was. I ran into him near the baths this morning, and the guy looked like he hadn't slept in days. His dark circles were deep enough to swim in. But when I saw him again as he was heading for work, he looked like a completely different person, all freshened up and in a suit. I know I've been here for a while now, but don't think I'll ever get used to seeing his night-and-day transformation. ...I become a different person when I change into costume, too? Well, I suppose you have a point there. Huh. If we look at it that way, I guess that's just Chigasaki excelling at his role of a competent office worker. | ||
| Side Tasuku Takato (3/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | ...Sorry for what I said earlier. I went too far. You've always been frank with us about things, whether it's about our acting or anything else. That's why I won't hold back anymore either. I'm going to stop brooding over things and just speak what's on my mind next time. I want to get to a point where I'm comfortable telling you guys how I feel. You're the one who taught me the importance of sharing these kinds of things. You're heading out to buy groceries, right? It's not much by way of apology, but I can go along and help carry the bags. C'mon, let's go. | ||
| Tasuku & Misumi's Chat | |||
| Misumi: | Tasuku! I heard you were doing laps around the park this week! Oh, and that you were playing soccer by the riverbed two days ago! | ||
| Tasuku: | Yea, I was... but how did you know? | ||
| Misumi: | Kotaro told me! | ||
| Tasuku: | Who? | ||
| Misumi: | They're the doggie that lives in the house next to the park! They're brown and have the cutest little tail that's all curled up! | ||
| Tasuku: | Now you mention it, I think I've seen a shiba inu in the front yard of that house... Is that Kotaro? | ||
| Misumi: | Yup! They're always watching you run by their house, and the other day, they saw you playing soccer when they were out for walksies! They told me you're super good at soccer, and that you're also super cool! They're a biiig fan of yours! | ||
| Tasuku: | I don't think I've ever had a dog as a fan before... | ||
| Misumi: | They said they're always real happy when you glance at them while jogging by! Oh, they really wanna see you act, so I was thinking we could do some street acts at the park sometime! | ||
| Tasuku: | Well, suppose I've got nothing against doing that. | ||
| Misumi: | Yay! There's this kitty and birdie that really want to see you, too! I'll let them know! | ||
| Tasuku: | People are going to think we're with the circus if they see us doing street acts surrounded by that many animals...
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| Oh, Exquisite Gaia! | |||
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| Side Tasuku Takato (1/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | So we're performing during the theme park's opening ceremony. And the entire park is going to be themed after a real Greek island... As actors, we have to make sure nothing breaks that illusion. We better study up so we can maintain that mythical atmosphere. I heard that the museum is holding a Greek Mythology exhibit. I was planning on visiting it sometime soon. I know we played angels instead of gods at the time, but this reminds me a little of the Winter Troupe's first performance. We might be able to make use of what we learned back then for this play. I'll see if the others have extra ideas on how to make the show feel more authentic. | ||
| Side Tasuku Takato (2/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | I got to discuss all sorts of theater-related topics with Sakuma yesterday since we're rooming together. We didn't just talk about plays. We shared information about the troupes we've helped out at, backstage jobs, role studies, how to stay in shape, and more. Talking to him really took me back to my high school days. Unfortunately, we had to cut our conversation short since we still had to be fresh for rehearsals today. But if it wasn't for that, I'm sure we could've easily kept talking all throughout the night. Sakuma clearly enjoys talking about theater about as much as I do. I'd say he's ready to join the theater junkie crew. | ||
| Side Tasuku Takato (3/3) | |||
| Tasuku: | Hey, Izumi. Cheers to the good show. ...Huh? What do you mean you think I'm in an unusually good mood? Well, even I'll indulge myself during a wrap party. I might have already had a few extra drinks. Celebrating a wildly successful show that you and your costars put all your effort into is the best feeling in the world. And you're right here with me. That means I can enjoy this party and talk to someone who loves theater as much as I do. To be honest, I was a little annoyed by how hyper Nanao and Miyoshi were just before we're at a theme park. But I'm not one to talk. There's something about being in a new and different place that's making me loosen up a little bit, too. ...I guess this isn't too bad once in a while. | ||
| Tasuku & Tenma's Chat | |||
| Tasuku: | Sumeragi, your arms look more defined. Have you been training more? | ||
| Tenma: | You noticed? I'm playing a uni student that's part of a sports club in my next TV show, so I've been doing more weight training to get ready for the role. | ||
| Tasuku: | I see. You did a good job. You've toned up real nice. Just be careful you don't get too big. You'll never hear the end of it from Rurikawa if he has to redo any of your costumes because your measurements changed. | ||
| Tenma: | Ugh, yeah, I know... | ||
| Tasuku: | But you're bulking up for your role, so he probably won't get on your case too hard. Besides, exercise helps reduce stress and build stamina. It's a win-win. | ||
| Tenma: | If you have the time, do you think you could so some training with me? | ||
| Tasuku: | Sure, I'll join you anytime. | ||
| Tenma: | Thanks. It'd be great if you can help me fine-tune my workout routines later, too.
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