Early morning
Nonogi Park
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Emu
Hehe♪
I'm trying to think like a ninja since we've been practicing to do a historical drama!
I'm trying to think like a ninja since we've been practicing to do a historical drama!
Rui
Hehe. Some may object to the idea of a ninja greeting others by saying, “Good morning.”
Rui
But I can tell that you're very excited about getting to be a part of “Ginnosuke's on the Case!”
Rui
In truth, I'm also looking forward to it.
A number of aspects will be different from our usual performances, such as getting to perform out in the open on the streets.
A number of aspects will be different from our usual performances, such as getting to perform out in the open on the streets.
Rui
Last night, he sent us one saying, “I'll be practicing on my own, so the rest of you head over without me.”
Mikazukigumi Practice Area
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Rui
Could this be a part of his basic training...?
Still, he's got a ferocious look on his face.
Still, he's got a ferocious look on his face.
Nene
I'm not sure “cool” is the right word.
To be honest, he sounded more like a wild animal to me...
To be honest, he sounded more like a wild animal to me...
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Nene
So, umm...
What's Tsukasa doing?
That doesn't look like one of our regular exercises...
What's Tsukasa doing?
That doesn't look like one of our regular exercises...
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Mikazukigumi Members
“Alright, get 'em!”
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Tsukasa
(“Ginnosuke's on the Case!” is a fairly standard tale about a detective from the Edo period.)
Tsukasa
(Mr. Kijima plays the protagonist, Ginnosuke, who is the toughest constable in all of ancient Tokyo. No case goes unsolved when his brawn and brains enter the equation.)
Tsukasa
(And I play Heihachi, his detective right-hand man. As such, my sword fighting skills need to be up to snuff.)
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Tsukasa
(First of all, each move he makes is purposeful and calculated. You can tell that he's used to fighting from his body language.)
Tsukasa
(Not only that, the way he moves meshes seamlessly with Ginnosuke the constable's personality...)
Tsukasa
(Mr. Kijima's even parrying and deflecting attacks in a forceful manner that doesn't match his own personality at all. He must be doing that on purpose.)
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Mikazukigumi Members
Okay!
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Tsukasa
Ever since we began practicing for “Ginnosuke's on the Case!”, I keep thinking to myself...
Tsukasa
That you wield a sword so elegantly...
The way you move your hands and feet... How you're able to truly become your character is just so astonishing...!
The way you move your hands and feet... How you're able to truly become your character is just so astonishing...!
Tsukasa
I've been doing my best while training with your troupe, but I still can't move the way I'd like to...
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Tsukasa
Wait, but...
I know that staying fit is important.
I was talking about other things that...
I know that staying fit is important.
I was talking about other things that...
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Kijima
You've even started thinking about how to improve the way you portray your character by moving more like him. That's very admirable of you...
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Kijima
Staged fights and battle involve more than just combat. They're a part of a bigger scene, and each actor needs to move accordingly.
Kijima
In other words, you have to battle while wearing someone else's shoes. Which isn't easy, and requires having fuller control over your body.
Kijima
That's right. Based on your current flexibility, as well as the strength of your core and other muscles, your body leaves a lot to be desired...
Tsukasa
If I don't have the basics down, then I'm never going to solve more complex problems. Does that about sum things up...?
Kijima
Yeah, exactly.
There is a chance that you'll succeed based on pure luck, but you wouldn't be able to repeat what you did.
There is a chance that you'll succeed based on pure luck, but you wouldn't be able to repeat what you did.
Kijima
Becoming a good actor means having good fundamentals. Work hard on your fitness, and then you'll be able to achieve perfect control over your body.
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Tsukasa
It's not just protein! Chicken, boiled eggs, broccoli! Everything I need in order to efficiently gain more muscle!
Rui
By the way, Mr. Kijima, I have a question regarding what happens after your fundamentals have reached a sufficient level...
Rui
Do you keep on working out in order to put on better portrayals of the characters you play?
Kijima
Depending on a character's personality, upbringing and such, which muscles I need to tone can change greatly. I do my best to match their situations.
Kijima
First, you need to increase your stamina. Once you've done that, you need to think about how you're going to sculpt your body to match your character's.
Kijima
By doing so, you'll slowly come to understand how your character moves and behaves... That's how I've been learning to play my characters until now.
Kijima
That's right. And you feel this incredible rush after you've solved that puzzle! The satisfaction of knowing that your body fully participated in the portrayal of your character!
Kijima
Keep doing your best to solve your character's puzzle, Tenma! I promise to give you all the support I can!
Tsukasa
(Then, I need to learn how to master the way my character moves and behaves! And take my next big step towards stardom!)
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