Part 1

Rui's Room

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Rui

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Now, since our table reads have been going so smoothly, I should start working on effects and such.
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Rui

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First, the scene where our hero pulls out the sword.
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Rui

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It's a key part of the opening sequence, so it needs to captivate and draw our audience in somehow... Not only that...

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Hero

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“I do not know.
I am no swordsman, nor do I possess the strength to break stone.”
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Hero

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“At the same time, how long has this feeling lingered within me...?”
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Hero

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“This inexplicable compulsion to protect the world. It feels as though it has been branded into my soul...”
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Rui

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Hehe. I'll need to think of some things that will do Tsukasa's wonderful acting justice.
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Rui

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(Still, him attending a workshop...)
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Rui

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(He's always been very passionate about learning what he can about acting. Especially considering how he's been trying to get real-world experience by working as an extra and such.)
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Rui

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(So, I had a feeling that he'd eventually want to attend one of these someday...)

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Rui

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(Tsukasa's doing everything he can to make his dream come true.)

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Rui

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(Nene and Emu also seem to have their own thoughts about it...)
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Rui

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And I...
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Rui

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(I'm still trying to find a way for us to all make our dreams come true together.)
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Rui

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(However...)
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Rui

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(I may have less time than I realize...)
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Rui

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No...
Right now, I need to come up with ideas for our show.
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Rui

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Perhaps I should give this a little break...
Wonderland SEKAI
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Rui

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Oh, it's awfully quiet...
It is pretty late. The others might be asleep already.
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Rui

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(I was hoping I could talk to someone to put my mind at ease...)
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Rui

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But I suppose I should also get some sleep so I can get up early to continue working...
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???

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Huh? Hey, it's Rui!

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Luka

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Oh, you're right. Good evening, Rui.

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Rui

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MEIKO, Luka, pardon the intrusion.
I didn't realize that you two were still awake.
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MEIKO

Oh, Luka can't seem to fall asleep because she slept a little too much during the day.
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Luka

But it was so nice during the day. I couldn't not sleep...
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MEIKO

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Oh, you...
Still, it did lead to us running into Rui.
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MEIKO

Speaking of which, you came all by yourself. Did something happen?
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Luka

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Oh, she's right. And you seem a little down...
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Rui

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It's nothing serious.
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Rui

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I suppose my emotions have been distracting me from focusing on my directing work.
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Rui

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So, I thought coming here to talk to someone would do me some good.
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Luka

Your emotions?
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Rui

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Actually, more like my own interests.
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MEIKO

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I see... That sounds complicated. I'll try not to pry too much.
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Rui

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Yes, it really is...
Emotions are so complicated and can be so troublesome at times.
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Rui

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Humans have developed the ability to think logically, but are unable to fully control their emotions.
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Rui

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There are even times when one becomes completely overwhelmed by them...
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Rui

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If only someone else were able to help put a lid on them.
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MEIKO

Rui...
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Rui

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Don't worry...
I won't be so irresponsible as to force anyone to think for me or anything.
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Rui

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But I do apologize for dropping this on you two so suddenly. I should head back and...
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Luka

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“When someone's going through a hard time, you should take on that burden for them.”
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Rui

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Huh...?
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Luka

Hehe. It's something KAITO says from time to time. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at that.

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Rui

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KAITO said that...?
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MEIKO

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Yes, he has a knack for coming up with solutions for other people's problems. As a result, he tends to spend quite a lot of time thinking of what to do for them.
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MEIKO

Conversely, he gets very anxious whenever we decide to simply look out for them from a distance.
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MEIKO

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I sometimes have to firmly remind him that getting worked up like that is only going to make Rin and Len worry.
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Rui

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KAITO getting scolded?
I'm having a hard time imagining that...
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MEIKO

However, I understand how he feels since he wants to always see everyone smiling.
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MEIKO

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So, feel free to reach out to us whenever you like!
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MEIKO

Although we can't completely take on your burdens, we'll be more than happy to be a shoulder to cry on, or help think of solutions!
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Rui

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I see. Thank you, MEIKO, Luka.
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Rui

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I'm already feeling much better after speaking with you two.
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Luka

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Hehe. That's wonderful to hear.
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MEIKO

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Again, you're welcome to visit whenever you like!
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Rui

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Yes, I appreciate it.
For now, I'll see you later.