Mikazukigumi Practice Area
Tsukasa
“One last sword to complete my collection of a thousand! Tonight, my vow comes to fruition...!”
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Nene
(I don't understand...
All he's doing is walking, but he's giving off such a different impression compared to Emu.)
All he's doing is walking, but he's giving off such a different impression compared to Emu.)
Tsukasa
“Wh-What nonsense do you speak?!
If you refuse to surrender, then it is my naginata you shall face...!”
If you refuse to surrender, then it is my naginata you shall face...!”
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Rui
Yes, it's as if he's able to channel his character's feelings directly. He is Ushiwakamaru. He can't contain his excitement as he dances on top of that bridge under a moonlit sky.
Kijima
Imagine if I slipped up and put on a poor performance in front of all of you! That would've been beyond embarrassing! Hah hah hah hah!
Emu
I-I'm really sorry...!
I know what I saw was amazing, but I don't know the reason why...
I know what I saw was amazing, but I don't know the reason why...
Rui
I thought what Emu showed us a second ago was a nice representation of Ushiwakamaru's free-spirited and whimsical nature.
Rui
Which tells me that Emu had a fairly good idea of how she wanted to play him. However...
Rui
That may not have been reflected in the physical aspects of her portrayal. Something does appear to be missing there...
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Rui
I'm not talking about individual actions...
There's something fundamentally different about the way Mr. Kijima physically portrays characters compared to the way we do.
There's something fundamentally different about the way Mr. Kijima physically portrays characters compared to the way we do.
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Kijima
This is just a wooden sword, but any normal person would flinch if they were to have a weapon pointed at them. That being said, how would Ushiwakamaru react?
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Kijima
Exactly. Ushiwakamaru is no ordinary person. On top of having nerves of steel, he's a naturally gifted martial artist.
Kijima
Which probably means he'd be able to keep his cool even if someone were to stick a weapon in his face.
Tsukasa
No matter how many times I swung my naginata to attack him, he didn't flinch once.
Tsukasa
Despite having a naginata flying towards his face, he didn't even raise an eyebrow...!
Emu
The truth is, when Tsukasa pointed his naginata at me, I flinched and hesitated a lot!
Kijima
Of course, I don't expect any of you to be able to succeed right off the bat. But we are actors, after all...
Emu
(Ushiwakamaru wouldn't be bothered by someone thrusting a naginata at him, so he doesn't react fearfully...)
Emu
(I never would've thought to play him that way. I mean, who wouldn't flinch when they saw a person swinging a wooden sword at them...?)
Emu
(If I can figure out how to do that, then I'll be able to portray Ushiwakamaru just as beautifully...!)
Kijima
Of course, some actors can play these types of characters without having to think about it. The ones who can really dive into their roles.
Kijima
They can move their fingers, blink and do all the little things like it's nothing. They're able to become their characters.
Kijima
Yeah. Getting a good grasp of your characters isn't enough. You'll all need to keep training until you're able to perfectly present what you have in mind for them.
Emu
I'll do my best.
I'm going to train to use every muscle in my body, so that I can perfectly play the Ushiwakamaru I've imagined!
I'm going to train to use every muscle in my body, so that I can perfectly play the Ushiwakamaru I've imagined!
Kijima
A special workout regimen that will teach you how to master using even the smallest muscles in your body, as I just mentioned.
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Kijima
If you'd like, I can start teaching you all right now. I know you're tired after just finishing practice, but how about it...?
Kijima
The first part of the Kijima Special involves...
Sprinting at full speed towards the sun!
Sprinting at full speed towards the sun!
Next Chapter: Train! Train! Train!