First Guest Appearance Part 2
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[Mankai Dormitory Lounge: Evening]
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(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.)
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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...
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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!
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Oh, yeah! You'll never guess what happened today! I've gotten more used to setting up the props, and...
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(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.)
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[Time Skip]
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Oh, Sakuya! You're back!
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Izumi! I need your help!
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W-what's wrong?
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Sakuya? Is everything all right?
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During the performance today, one of the supporting actors got injured!
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Tomorrow's the last performance, and they asked if I could stand in!
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Really?!
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That's pretty sudden...
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If I can't stand in, they said they're going to have to change some of the script.
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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!
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But...I'm just there to help out backstage... It doesn't feel right for me to go on stage...
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Do you have all of the lines memorized?
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Y-yeah. I've been watching every day from the wings, so I know them pretty well.
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I think you should do it, then.
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What, really?!
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I agree.
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Me, too. You went to help out because you wanted to know more about theater, right?
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It'd be just as an great experience for you to have a go at standing in, too.
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Take it from Tasuku. He's always making guest appearances in one show or another.
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Oh, Sakuya. You're back?
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What is wrong? You all look so cereal.
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Serious.
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Well, you see...
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[Time Skip]
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Oh, wow. I agree. You should do it.
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You can do it, Sakuya! I'm believing in you!
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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.
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Citron... Tsuzuru...
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...Okay, I'll do it! I'll give it a shot!
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You've got this, Sakuya!
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Thanks for all your encouragement, everyone! I feel like I can actually give this a try!
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Now that I've decided I'm going to do this, I'm suddenly really excited!
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Well, that was fast.
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Sorry, I was so panicked, I forgot just how much I love standing on stage!
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Ahaha. That's the spirit. You can do it, Sakuya.
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I've actually got plans to go see the show tomorrow night. I look forward to seeing you on stage!
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Thanks! I feel better knowing you'll be there to watch me. I'll do my best!
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Actors
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Thank you!
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(What an amazing show! Sakuya subbed in without a hitch!)
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Thank you...!
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(Aww, the other actors are all patting him on the back. Look at him smile.)
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(Sakuya always looks his happiest when he's on stage.)
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(I remember the first time I ever saw him act, way back, before I was even part of the Mankai Company...)
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(He was the only actor, and his acting was terrible...but he looked like he was having the time of his life.)
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[Other Theater's Stage Closed]
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That was great, Sakuya.
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Izumi! Thank you!
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You seem like you had a good time.
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I did! I'm glad I took the leap and stood in for them!
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So how did it feel, making your first guest appearance?
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I feel like I can't even put it into words, but I learned so much!
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It felt completely different, being on a different stage with different people...
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I was way more nervous than usual, too. My heart was in my throat the whole time.
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Really? You didn't look nervous on stage at all.
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That's probably because everyone really supported me out there!
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It also helped so much knowing you were out there watching. I was able to pull myself together because of that.
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This is the first time I've ever acted with another troupe...
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It made me appreciate the strength and security the Spring Troupe gives me when we stand on stage together.
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Everyone's always so supportive, and they help me out so much...
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Sakuya...
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I want to do the same for them! I'll keep learning more about theater...
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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!
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You can do it, Sakuya. I believe in you.
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(Sakuya's practically shining. I have no doubt he'll go on to become an even greater actor.)
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Story Clear
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