Part 1
Two months before the School Festival
Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A
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Festival Committee Member
Alright, we need to decide what sort of thing our class will be doing for the School Festival.
Classmate A
Huh, I don't know...
Classmate B
I can't really think of anything...
Tsukasa
In that case...! I will not leave you high and dry! Here's my idea, and it is guaranteed to get you all fired up!
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Classmates
(Yeah. Of course he'd say that...)
Tsukasa
After all, I'm a famous Phoenix Wonderland actor who stars in the most exquisite productions alongside other notable actors on a less than befitting stage.
Tsukasa
How anxious you must be, wondering whether amateurs such as yourselves have what it takes to perform in a play written and directed by none other than me!
Classmate A
No, it's more like plays are kind of embarrassing...
Classmate B
Yeah. Making costumes and props would be a major pain too...
Tsukasa
But be assured that with my guidance, you will perform well enough! Here, read my script!
Classmate A & B
(He's not listening to us at all!!)
Tsukasa
This is the play I propose for this occasion.
It's a tragedy based on Romeo and Juliet.
It's a tragedy based on Romeo and Juliet.
Classmate A
Yikes, like a B-movie...
Classmate B
He's not gonna let us go home until we read it, is he...?
Tsukasa
Well, the script is quite long, so I won't ask you to read all of it now. So I'll summarize it for you.
Tsukasa
It's the story of a bloody battle between nine Romeos who all fall in love with the same woman.
Tsukasa
Will true love shine through in this mortal combat? The Romeos are tormented by rage, yearning and doubt, but who will Juliet choose?
Tsukasa
The finale, where the true Romeo prevails, will make the audience shed waterfalls of tears...
Classmate A
Pffft...!
Classmate A
Pffft... Bwahaha! Are you for real?
You actually wrote this line? Pfffhahaha!
You actually wrote this line? Pfffhahaha!
Classmate B
Oh, man! My sides...! Tenma, you're a genius!
If we're gonna do something like this, I'm in.
If we're gonna do something like this, I'm in.
Tsukasa
(Ah, of course! My masterful script is so brilliant, they're exhilarated at the thought of performing this play!)
Classmate C
Hahaha. What is it?!
So Juliet's the only sensible character?
So Juliet's the only sensible character?
Classmate D
Hehe! It like, goes beyond dumb...
But the Romeos might be kinda cute.
But the Romeos might be kinda cute.
Festival Committee Member
Well, this seems like the only proposal we have so far... Is everyone okay with Tenma's suggestion?
Classmates
Yeah!
One week later
Wonder Stage
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Tsukasa
Each of the nine Romeos requires a different costume and weapon. We'll also need a backdrop for the space battle...
Rui
We just finished rehearsing and you're already back to working on your play for the School Festival?
Tsukasa
Yeah. Most of them haven't done any plays since elementary school, so I've got my work cut out!
A few weeks later
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Classmate C
Tenma! Here's how we're doing with the costumes.
I think they'll be ready in time.
I think they'll be ready in time.
Tsukasa
Excellent! It's not unusual for costumes to fall behind schedule, but our class is doing a fantastic job!
Classmate C
Right? Just wait. You're all gonna look awesome up there...!
Festival Committee Member
Sorry, Tenma. Do you mind looking over the forms that we need to submit to the committee?
Classmate A
It's weird to see him like this. I thought he was just an attention-seeking troublemaker.
Classmate B
Yeah. You know what they say, It's a fine line between genius and madness.
Classmate B
Okay, okay. We got it...!
But getting ready is pretty fun too...
But getting ready is pretty fun too...
Classmate A
Yeah. I thought it was gonna be a drag...
Classmate A
Yeah? Why?
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Classmate A
Haha... You come up with good one-lines every once in a while...
Tsukasa
Listen up, everyone!
We are making history here!
This going to be the theatrical performance!
We are making history here!
This going to be the theatrical performance!
Classmates
Yeah!