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

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