Otori Household - Living Room
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Rui

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Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today. I know you're both very busy people.
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Keisuke

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You don't need to be so formal with us.
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Shosuke

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Yeah, have a seat. I'll ask someone to bring us some drinks.
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Rui

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No, that won't be necessary.
I plan on leaving before Emu returns.
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Shosuke

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I see...
Then, let's get down to business.
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Shosuke

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What is this “important matter” you wished to discuss with us?

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Rui

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Today, I'd like to discuss what we'll be doing as a troupe moving forward.
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Keisuke

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Would you mind elaborating...?
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Rui

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To cut to the chase...
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Rui

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I would like Wonderlands×Showtime to become a freelance troupe that operates independent of the park.
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Shosuke

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Freelance...?
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Rui

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Yes.
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Keisuke

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Care to explain further...?
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Rui

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First, as I'm sure you're both keenly aware, Tsukasa and Nene are absolutely aching to keep growing as actors.
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Rui

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And in order to do that, they feel that they'll need to go out into the world and experience many new things.
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Rui

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I'd like to support them in their endeavors...
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Rui

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I believe they should be allowed to spread their wings, work with other actors, troupes, groups and companies...
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Rui

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Simultaneously...
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Rui

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I'd like the four of us to keep doing shows together.
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Rui

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My hope is that we can pursue our dreams together.
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Rui

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Which is why I'd like the opportunity to separate ourselves from the park and become a freelance troupe.
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Rui

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However...
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Rui

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I also understand that us leaving so suddenly would cause quite a few problems for Phoenix Wonderland.
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Rui

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We've been fortunate enough to gain a sizable fan base through the night shows and our ambassadorial performances.
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Keisuke

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Yes, you have...
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Keisuke

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The numbers for anything show-related have only been going up. And your troupe's role in that has not been small.
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Keisuke

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If possible, we'd like for you all to stay.
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Rui

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Thank you very much...
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Rui

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I don't wish to cause you or the park any trouble.
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Rui

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Which is why I'm proposing a solution that benefits both us and Phoenix Wonderland.
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Rui

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As a freelance troupe, we could agree to a deal that allows us to keep performing shows on a semi-regular basis at the Wonder Stage.
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Keisuke

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I see...
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Keisuke

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That would certainly help us quite a lot, since we wouldn't have to immediately part ways with Wonderlands×Showtime.
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Keisuke

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At the same time...
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Keisuke

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As the park's operators, we can't immediately get on board with your proposal.
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Keisuke

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First, once you leave the park, you'll be putting on fewer shows there. That puts us in a tough position.
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Keisuke

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And there are other issues to consider.
We'd be giving you special treatment, which the other cast members may not like.
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Keisuke

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Worst case scenario, others will see what you're doing as a sign to also go independent. Operating the park would become incredibly difficult.
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Keisuke

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With those considerations in mind, we can't give just your troupe special treatment...
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Shosuke

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There's also a point we need to set straight.
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Shosuke

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You said you'd like “the four of you” to keep doing shows together.
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Shosuke

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So, you're including Emu...?
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Rui

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Yes...
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Rui

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I'm here not only to ask you both about us becoming freelancers, but also to discuss this matter.
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Rui

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Would you mind allowing me to invite Emu along?
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Keisuke

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...
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Keisuke

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(I had a feeling this would happen...)
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Keisuke

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Do you understand what you're saying...?
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Keisuke

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You're essentially trying to take away a member of the Otori family.
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Rui

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Yes, I know I'm asking a lot...
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Rui

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But I feel that I need to ask Emu to come with us.

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Rui

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Just once. Please, give me a chance to invite her...
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Rui

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Because Emu...

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Rui

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She's our dear friend...
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Keisuke

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Fine...
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Shosuke

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...
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Shosuke

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This is ultimately her decision to make.
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Keisuke

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As I just mentioned, you becoming freelancers poses many problems for us.
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Keisuke

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However, we're also not in a position to force you to stay on your current contracts.
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Keisuke

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We'll consider your proposal...
Let us hope that it works out for both parties in the end.
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Rui

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...!
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Rui

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Thank you very much.
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Shosuke

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Practice should be ending soon.
Emu's going to be home in not too long...
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Rui

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Yes...
I'll take my leave here.
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Rui

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Again, thank you both for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with me.

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