| First Guest Appearance Part 1 | ||
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| [Mankai Dormitory Lounge: Afternoon] | ||
| Okay, so I've gotta check the props and the staging...and the meeting time with the stagehands... | ||
| Ugh, so busy... | ||
| (Not only are preparations for the Spring Troupe's play in full swing...) | ||
| (But the other theater troupe I always help out with is putting on a play on their own at the same time.) | ||
| They always help us out, too. I want to lend them a hand, but I do need to prioritize the Spring Troupe's play... What should I do? | ||
| Hi, Izumi! | ||
| Hey, Sakuya! You just got back? | ||
| ...Actually, you seem a bit down. What's up? | ||
| O-oh, sorry! I didn't realize I was so easy to read... | ||
| Is everything okay? | ||
| Uhh... | ||
| I just made some tea. How about we sit and have a chat? | ||
| Thank you! | ||
| So, basically... After talking to my friend, I've started thinking about where I'm going in the future. | ||
| (I guess Sakuya's at the age where he has to start thinking about these things. I wish there was some sort of advice I could give him...) | ||
| (But this is a problem he has to work out on his own. And considering his family situation...it's not so cut-and-dry.)) | ||
| Could I get your advice about something? | ||
| Of course! You can ask me anything! | ||
| Actually, it's more of a request. You see... | ||
| [Time Skip] | ||
| Funny enough, this is perfect timing! I know just the place! | ||
| Really?! | ||
| [Other Theater's Stage] | ||
| This is Sakuya Sakuma. | ||
| U-um... Nice to meet you! | ||
| I, uh... Starting from tomorrow, I'll be helping out in place of Izumi. | ||
| Actor A | Thanks for coming to help out. No need to be so nervous, haha. | |
| R-right! | ||
| Actor A | Let's get right into it, then. I'll start by explaining the props and set pieces we have. | |
| I'll be helping today, too, so no pressure. Come on, Sakuya. | ||
| Okay! | ||
| [Time Skip] | ||
| So I move this set piece in after this scene, right? | ||
| Actor A | Yep. Oh, and it's easier to carry it like this. | |
| Oh, okay! Thanks! | ||
| Actor B | Sakuya, when you're finished over there, can you help with the lights? | |
| Sure! I'll be right there! | ||
| Hey, let me help you carry that! | ||
| Actor C | Thanks! You're a huge help. You said your name was Sakuya? You're certainly keeping yourself busy! | |
| (I'm so glad everyone seems to have taken a liking to him.) | ||
| Lead | Thanks for today, Izumi. | |
| Not at all! | ||
| Lead | You brought in a really good kid. He's really trying his hardest to remember everything. | |
| That's Sakuya for you! He's a hard worker, and he puts his all into anything he does. | ||
| He actually came to me asking if I knew of any theater troupes he could help out at. | ||
| Lead | Really? Why's that? | |
| Oh, that's because... | ||
| Past [Mankai Dormitory Lounge: Afternoon] | ||
| I want to keep working in the theater business for as long as I can! | ||
| So I want to know even more. No, I want to know everything about it! Please help me out, Izumi! | ||
| Present [Other Theater's Stage] | ||
| Lead | Wow, he really is a passionate kid, huh? | |
| (I hope Sakuya gets some good experience from working here.) | ||
| First Guest Appearance Part 2 | ||
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| [Mankai Dormitory Lounge: Evening] | ||
| (It's been two weeks since Sakuya started helping that other theater troupe. Their show has started its run, and it sounds like Sakuya's been working hard.) | ||
| Sakuya, are you doing okay? You've been helping the other troupe after school, plus weekends, and you've still had to keep up with our rehearsals... | ||
| I'm fine! I've been learning a lot, and everyone over there is so nice. I'm having a lot of fun! I'm glad I can help them! | ||
| Oh, yeah! You'll never guess what happened today! I've gotten more used to setting up the props, and... | ||
| (He's always so excited to tell me about his day when he gets home, I've found myself looking forward to his stories every night.) | ||
| [Time Skip] | ||
| Oh, Sakuya! You're back! | ||
| Izumi! I need your help! | ||
| W-what's wrong? | ||
| Sakuya? Is everything all right? | ||
| During the performance today, one of the supporting actors got injured! | ||
| Tomorrow's the last performance, and they asked if I could stand in! | ||
| Really?! | ||
| That's pretty sudden... | ||
| If I can't stand in, they said they're going to have to change some of the script. | ||
| The one they'll have to change in one of everyone's favorite scenes...! I love it, too, and I'd hate for them to have to cut it from their last performance! | ||
| But...I'm just there to help out backstage... It doesn't feel right for me to go on stage... | ||
| Do you have all of the lines memorized? | ||
| Y-yeah. I've been watching every day from the wings, so I know them pretty well. | ||
| I think you should do it, then. | ||
| What, really?! | ||
| I agree. | ||
| Me, too. You went to help out because you wanted to know more about theater, right? | ||
| It'd be just as an great experience for you to have a go at standing in, too. | ||
| Take it from Tasuku. He's always making guest appearances in one show or another. | ||
| Oh, Sakuya. You're back? | ||
| What is wrong? You all look so cereal. | ||
| Serious. | ||
| Well, you see... | ||
| [Time Skip] | ||
| Oh, wow. I agree. You should do it. | ||
| You can do it, Sakuya! I'm believing in you! | ||
| You were a lead role in Romeo and Julius, and you did an amazing job. You should be able to handle a guest role, no problem. | ||
| Citron... Tsuzuru... | ||
| ...Okay, I'll do it! I'll give it a shot! | ||
| You've got this, Sakuya! | ||
| Thanks for all your encouragement, everyone! I feel like I can actually give this a try! | ||
| Now that I've decided I'm going to do this, I'm suddenly really excited! | ||
| Well, that was fast. | ||
| Sorry, I was so panicked, I forgot just how much I love standing on stage! | ||
| Ahaha. That's the spirit. You can do it, Sakuya. | ||
| I've actually got plans to go see the show tomorrow night. I look forward to seeing you on stage! | ||
| Thanks! I feel better knowing you'll be there to watch me. I'll do my best! | ||
| Actors | Thank you! | |
| (What an amazing show! Sakuya subbed in without a hitch!) | ||
| Thank you...! | ||
| (Aww, the other actors are all patting him on the back. Look at him smile.) | ||
| (Sakuya always looks his happiest when he's on stage.) | ||
| (I remember the first time I ever saw him act, way back, before I was even part of the Mankai Company...) | ||
| (He was the only actor, and his acting was terrible...but he looked like he was having the time of his life.) | ||
| [Other Theater's Stage Closed] | ||
| That was great, Sakuya. | ||
| Izumi! Thank you! | ||
| You seem like you had a good time. | ||
| I did! I'm glad I took the leap and stood in for them! | ||
| So how did it feel, making your first guest appearance? | ||
| I feel like I can't even put it into words, but I learned so much! | ||
| It felt completely different, being on a different stage with different people... | ||
| I was way more nervous than usual, too. My heart was in my throat the whole time. | ||
| Really? You didn't look nervous on stage at all. | ||
| That's probably because everyone really supported me out there! | ||
| It also helped so much knowing you were out there watching. I was able to pull myself together because of that. | ||
| This is the first time I've ever acted with another troupe... | ||
| It made me appreciate the strength and security the Spring Troupe gives me when we stand on stage together. | ||
| Everyone's always so supportive, and they help me out so much... | ||
| Sakuya... | ||
| I want to do the same for them! I'll keep learning more about theater... | ||
| And I'll make it so that, the next time I stand on stage with the Spring Troupe, I can give the best performance ever! | ||
| You can do it, Sakuya. I believe in you. | ||
| (Sakuya's practically shining. I have no doubt he'll go on to become an even greater actor.) | ||
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