Tsuzuru Minagi R 【Standing Rehearsal】/Backstage Story

Part 1
Izumi:	Hmm, what to do?
Izumi:	(I have 2 tickets for tomorrow's performance. I could go by myself I guess, but it'd be a waste of the second ticket I got.)
Izumi:	I wonder if anyone would want to go with me.
Tsuzuru:	Sigh...
Izumi:	Oh, Tsuzuru! Something wrong? You look down.
Tsuzuru:	Is it that obvious?
Izumi:	Yeah, but I guess it's more the vibe I'm getting from you than your appearance? You almost seem like you aged a couple of years.
Tsuzuru:	That's so mean!
Izumi:	Sorry, sorry. I was just kidding. So? Is something on your mind?
Tsuzuru:	To tell the truth, I've got massive writer's block... I can't come up with anything to write for the next script.
Izumi:	Uh-oh. And the deadline will be here before we know it too.
Tsuzuru:	No matter how hard I try, I can only come up with stories that I've heard about before or ideas that I can't develop more of a story for.
Izumi:	That's the worst feeling.
Tsuzuru:	Maybe I just need to study more...
Izumi:	Study? Oh, I have just the thing! Here.
Tsuzuru:	Is this... a ticket?
Izumi:	I got it from a friend who works for this troupe. Want to come see it with me? It could give you some hints.
Tsuzuru:	Are you sure?
Izumi:	Yeah. I was just trying to come up with someone to invite.
Tsuzuru:	Thank you! I'd love to go!
Izumi:	Great. I'll see you there tomorrow then.
Tsuzuru:	Okay!
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Tsuzuru:	Man, that was really good! You were totally right! I think I might have a few ideas now.
Izumi:	Yeah, it was really good! The acting during the scene when all of the main characters reunited was top notch.
Tsuzuru:	That was a great scene. And I liked the exchange between the lead's childhood friend and their rival.
Izumi:	I know what you mean. But the writing and acting were on point!
Tsuzuru:	Yeah! It made me realize how much of an impact the delivery of a line has on the way it's perceived. I have seen thee light.
Tsuzuru:	Thank you so much for inviting me today! I learned a lot and I think it'll help me out of my slump. I had a lot of fun today!
Izumi:	I'm glad that you enjoyed it so much. Think you'll be able to come up with something for the script now?
Tsuzuru:	Yeah! I've got tons of ideas now. I bet I'll be able to pump out my next script in no time.
Izumi:	Hahaha! I learned a lot from watching that performance, too. After we get home, you should get right to-
???:	Waaaaaah!
Tsuzuru:	Huh? Is that a little girl?
Little girl:	Mommy! Where are you?
Tsuzuru:	...!
	To be Continued...

Part 2
Little girl:	Mommy!! Mommy!!
Izumi:	She's all by herself. She must have gotten separated from her mom.
Tsuzuru:	She must've. I'll try talking to her.
Little girl:	Mommy...
Izumi:	Are you okay? Did you lose your mom?
Little girl:	Sniff... My mommy's not here.
Tsuzuru:	I thought as much. Hmm, I guess we should take you to the nearest police box.
Little girl:	I don't wanna! I want my mommy! Waaaah!
Tsuzuru:	Okay, calm down, there's no need to cry. Upsy daisy!
Little girl:	Ah!
Izumi:	Wow, you're a champ at carrying kids, Tsuzuru.
Tsuzuru:	Haha. That's because I never give in when my brothers fuss.
Tsuzuru:	We'll help you find your mommy, so don't worry.
Little girl:	...Really?
Tsuzuru:	Really. Now don't cry, dry your eyes.
Little girl:	Sniff... Okay.
Tsuzuru:	That's a good girl.
Izumi:	What's your name?
Little girl:	Mai...
Tsuzuru:	Okay, May. Did you come here with your mommy to go shopping?
Little girl:	Yeah. But I wanted to see the flower shop, and I let go of her hand...
Woman:	Mai!
Little girl:	Mommy!
Woman:	How many times have I told you not to wander off by yourself?
Little girl:	Waaah! I'm sorry, mommy!
Izumi:	I'm so glad we found your mommy. Good thing she was just in that supermarket over there.
Tsuzuru:	Looks like you're safe and sound with your mommy, Mai.
Woman:	I'm so sorry about this. Thank you so much for taking care of her.
Izumi:	No problem. I'm just glad we found you.
Tsuzuru:	Make sure you never let go of your mom's hand again, okay?
Little girl:	Hey, mommy! He's really, really nice! I'm gonna marry him when I grow up!
Tsuzuru:	Huh?
Izumi:	What?!
Woman:	Mai, don't be silly! Sorry, don't mind her... It's time to say goodbye, okay?
Little girl:	Noooo! I'm gonna marry him!
Izumi:	(Dang. He stole Mai's heart in under five minutes.)
Woman:	Don't be unreasonable, sweetie. You're bothering the nice young man now.
Little girl:	Nooooo! I don't wanna!
Tsuzuru:	Hmm... Mai, how about I marry you when you get a bit older. Just concentrate on getting bigger until then, okay?
Little girl:	Really? You'll marry me?
Tsuzuru:	That's right.
Little girl:	Yay! It's a promise!
Woman:	I'm so sorry about this.
Tsuzuru:	I don't mind at all.
Woman:	Now Mai, what do you say?
Little girl:	Thank you! See you later!
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Izumi:	Wow Tsuzuru. I can't believe how great you are with kids. She immediately warmed up to you.
Tsuzuru:	Nah, that was all on her. She's better behaved than my brother by far.
Izumi:	You're really out there claiming these 4-year-old hearts, huh?
Tsuzuru:	Leave me alone, will ya?
	Story clear