Part 1
Wonderland SEKAI
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Rin
Yeah. Their practices sound really tough, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how she plays Ushiwakamaru♪
Miku
Me too! Also, what do you think them doing a historical drama is gonna be like?
Miku
Are they gonna say things like, “Make way! Make way for the constabulary☆”...?
Len
I have a quick question since we're talking about these kinds of historical dramas...
Len
Yeah. I sorta really want to now after hearing what Emu and the others are doing!
KAITO
Yes, I like your thinking!
Count me in.
Count me in.
Miku
Alright, that settles that☆
Let's start by deciding what kind of story we're gonna do♪
Let's start by deciding what kind of story we're gonna do♪
Len
The samurai help people along the way and battle against the big, bad ogre... Sounds like a fun and exciting show!
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Len
Thanks, but I'm gonna need to practice a lot!
KAITO
The three of us will be the ones primarily involved in those scenes, MEIKO, Len, so let's try practicing together.
Len
“Hiyah!”
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KAITO
It really felt like you could send the big, bad ogre's sword flying!
KAITO
Well, how about the scene where my character comes face to face with the ogre for the very first time...?
KAITO
“...”
MEIKO
“...”
Len
Yeah, everything's at a standstill...
This is nothing like the stunts and stuff we usually do...
This is nothing like the stunts and stuff we usually do...
Len
(And nothing like what I just did...
Is this what a sword fight in a historical drama's supposed to feel like?)
Is this what a sword fight in a historical drama's supposed to feel like?)
Len
(I...)
Len
(I wanna learn how to do that.)
KAITO
Phew... Nice work.
The tension we created was good, but I feel like we can make things feel more dynamic by using more space...
The tension we created was good, but I feel like we can make things feel more dynamic by using more space...
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Len
Umm... That last fight...
Can you guys show me how to do what you just did?
Can you guys show me how to do what you just did?
KAITO
How to do that...?
Len
That tension in the air. That sense of one false step and you're done for. You guys had my heart racing!
Len
I wanna learn how to do that.
KAITO
But that won't be easy.
KAITO
Between staring your opponent down and making very subtle movements, many different techniques go into making a fight like this look real.
Len
But I still wanna try.
I'm playing the lead, so I feel that I need to do my best...!
I'm playing the lead, so I feel that I need to do my best...!
MEIKO
Alright, that's all I need to hear!
MEIKO
Yes! If he wants to learn how to put on a convincing sword fight, then he'll need to master the right etiquette and techniques!
MEIKO
For example, practicing your downswing over and over or learning how to change your stance based on what your opponent does. Also, meditating while sitting in the correct position!
MEIKO
As you get used to holding a sword and learn what to do during the periods of brief calm, your sword fighting skills should start naturally improving.
KAITO
Although, I feel that he should be allowed to sit however he wants when he meditates...
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Rui
So, in order to make our dreams come true, let's make our play about Ushiwakamaru a good one.
Len
(Emu and the others are doing their best right now, so I...)
Len
(I should also be doing what I can to put on the performances that I want!)
Len
If that'll help me put on calm but cool battles like you guys just did, I wanna do it!
KAITO
Len...
KAITO
Well, it might be good for us to learn and review all the fundamentals...
Len
KAITO...!