Part 1

Phoenix Stage

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Director

That should do it for our read-through. I want you all to use the remaining time to practice the scenes you appear in.
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Cast Members

Okay!
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(We're really picking up the pace now that they've cast Rio.)
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(I need to figure out this role soon since rehearsals will be starting.)
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(I want to start by practicing for my first scene as the Cowardly Canary...)
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(Uh... Where are the actors playing the scary forest animals...?)
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Oh...
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(The Cowardly Canary interacts with Rio too...)
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(But as I am now...)
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(No. I don't have time to think like that. I need to practice.)

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Cast Member A

There you are, Kusanagi! Could we practice the scene where our characters meet?
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(Oh, they're playing the forest animals...)
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Cast Member B

Were you about to go ask Tenma?
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No, I was just looking at him and thinking about how I should put in as much effort as he has. Um... I'd be happy to practice with you.
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Great! The pleasure is all ours.
I welcome criticism, so please give me any and all feedback you have!
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O-Okay!
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(Everyone from the Phoenix Stage is so motivated.)
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(I have so much to learn from them.)
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Cast Member B

I have to say, I'm blown away by Tenma's progress. Who would've thought he'd build his character to that extent in the few days leading up to the audition?
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Cast Member A

Right! The future's way past bright for that guy. Who knows how much further he'll perfect the role before we open?
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(Oh...)
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(I have to keep up with him.)
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*Sigh*
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(I haven't walked home alone like this in a while.)
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(Rui said he had to discuss something with the director. I wonder if it's about the direction, or about his performance...)
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(And it looked like Emu was tracking down everyone she has a scene with to discuss with them.)
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...
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(Everyone's trying so hard to make our performance of “The Happy Phoenix” a success.)
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(I want to do my part too...
But I'm still not satisfied with my performance.)
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(I'm not good enough yet...)

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(I need to work much harder.)
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(I still haven't become the Cowardly Canary. I need to deepen my understanding of the role.)
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(Would it help if I put myself through the same experience as my character, like Tsukasa did?)
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(The canary is afraid of the forest and the animals there that might eat her...)
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(So, I could go somewhere that scares me...)
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(The canary's fear is for her own life, but I won't go that far... Even so, it could be a chance to imagine how she feels.)
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(Anyway, right now I just need to do anything I can!)
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Alright, once I get home I'll search for somewhere to go.