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Tsukasa
(The Heihachi I'm going to play for “Ginnosuke's on the Case!” is supposed to be an Edo-period detective famous for his agility.)
Tsukasa
(In other words, the more I run, run and run, the closer my body will become to that of my character! And my portrayal of him will improve just that much!)
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Passerby
Wh-Whoa!
Why's that person shouting while running...?!
Why's that person shouting while running...?!
Dog
Woof! Woof!
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Tsukasa
Regardless of what role I'm given, I won't be able to move properly if I'm not flexible enough. So, I'm going to become as bendy as an octopus...!
Tsukasa
Let's start with some straddle splits...!
Hnng! This still appears to be my limit...
Hnng! This still appears to be my limit...
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Tsukasa
But! I need to exceed my limits in order to advance to the next stage! Move forward, Tsukasa Tenma! Go above and beyond!
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Saki
Hey, Tsukasa!
You gotta keep your voice down or the neighbors are gonna start asking if we got a dog again.
You gotta keep your voice down or the neighbors are gonna start asking if we got a dog again.
A few weeks later
Hiori Jidaigeki Studio Park
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Emu
Look at the shops and houses! It's just like in the movies! Oh, that one's selling dango!
Rui
So, this is the famed Hiori Jidaigeki Studio Park. What a wonderful place. All the buildings and structures look historically accurate.
Rui
Those are cast members, and I believe a few of the guests as well. Anyone who visits can rent costumes and become the character of their choice.
Rui
A merchant, a tea shop girl, a samurai...
I'm seeing quite a wide variety. And there seem to be many families dressed up together, perhaps because it's a long holiday.
I'm seeing quite a wide variety. And there seem to be many families dressed up together, perhaps because it's a long holiday.
Nene
Hehe. I like how that ninja over there is taking pictures with everyone instead of trying to be sneaky.
Nene
What else do they have...?
A trick house, a ninja maze, horseback riding and a riverboat tour. They've really got everything here.
A trick house, a ninja maze, horseback riding and a riverboat tour. They've really got everything here.
Emu
Hehe!
Now I'm even more excited that we get to do a show here starting tomorrow... But...
Now I'm even more excited that we get to do a show here starting tomorrow... But...
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Rui
We heard from Mr. Kijima that you were successful in becoming more fit and getting your body to resemble Heihachi's.
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Tsukasa
But I deeply regret not being able to figure out how to wall jump the way he would...
Nene
You started practicing how to wall jump while thinking about how to play him, right...?
Tsukasa
In “Ginnosuke's on the Case!”, Heihachi constantly has trouble keeping up with Chusuke the swift-footed thief.
Tsukasa
Knowing Heihachi, I imagined he'd become so frustrated by how Chusuke keeps making a fool out of him that he'd decide to come up with a special technique for defeating his nemesis.
Tsukasa
I figured that learning to do so would be the best way to capture the way Heihachi moves, regardless of whether or not I'd actually end up using it in our performances...
Nene
But wall jumping is really hard, right?
I mean, you're basically trying to become a ninja.
I mean, you're basically trying to become a ninja.
???
Still, you were able to figure out how your character moves and behaves. For that, you should give yourself a pat on the back.
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Kijima
I understand why you're feeling the way you are. Not being able to move the way you want can be incredibly frustrating...
Tsukasa
(We're working in collaboration with the Hiori Jidaigeki Studio Park on this production of “Ginnosuke's on the Case!”)
Tsukasa
(Not only that, these streets will be acting as our stage. Everyone here will be watching us, and it's an incredible opportunity for Mikazukigumi to get its name out there.)
Tsukasa
(I want the members of this troupe to be rewarded for all their hard work. Just one more reason I have to help make this show a success!)
Tsukasa
We're going to put on another successful show and send all the guests home smiling!
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The next day
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Ginnosuke
“Hello, Heihachi.
It is nice out, but won't your wife get mad if she finds out that you're wasting time like this?”
It is nice out, but won't your wife get mad if she finds out that you're wasting time like this?”
Heihachi
“What are you talking about?!
I'm here helping our capable constable, the one and only Ginnosuke! There's no way she can get mad at me!”
I'm here helping our capable constable, the one and only Ginnosuke! There's no way she can get mad at me!”
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Ohana the Tea Shop Girl
“That swift-footed thief, Chusuke, seems to have struck again! He stole a pot from the magistrate's mansion! It's apparently a very valuable family heirloom!”
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Ginnosuke
“Hmm... Even you're struggling to catch him, Heihachi. We may need to come up with a new plan...”
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Ginnosuke
“Aren't you that princess that everyone has been talking about? Hyakuhime? The one who's always roaming around the city...”
Hyakuhime the Roaming Princess
“Oh, you know who I am?
So much for hoping to tease you two.”
So much for hoping to tease you two.”
Ginnosuke
“Actually, princess, may we ask you for your assistance? You'll get to help catch an interesting criminal...”
Hyakuhime the Roaming Princess
“Oh, that sounds like fun!
In that case, I'll be more than willing to help!”
In that case, I'll be more than willing to help!”
Ginnosuke
“You had Chusuke steal your pot in order to have your upstanding superior framed. And for quite some time now, you've been using these methods to get rid of anyone you see as a nuisance...!”
Magistrate
“Grr...!
You know too much! Deal with them, Munechika!”
You know too much! Deal with them, Munechika!”
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Chusuke
“Grr...!
But I can't get caught! I'm THE Chusuke...”
But I can't get caught! I'm THE Chusuke...”
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Heihachi
“That's right! Mr. Ginnosuke figured out where you were going and I ran ahead to stop you. The next instant, we had you trapped like a rat!”
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Nene
Yeah. I was a little worried initially since this was our first day performing somewhere completely new, but I'm glad things ended up going so well...
Tsukasa
(The audience would've been even more thrilled if I'd learned how to wall jump. But my body just isn't able to keep up...)
Tsukasa
(Right now, you need to focus on doing everything you can to put on the best performance! Such is the duty of a star!)
Rui
Hehe. But he won't be able to head over towards our lodging in this state. Why don't I get his attention? I'll clap my hands like this and...
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Nene
How long did you plan on spacing out?
We need to start making our way to where we're staying.
We need to start making our way to where we're staying.
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Emu
Let's head over to the inn, Tsukasa!
I can't wait to see what food they serve us today♪
I can't wait to see what food they serve us today♪
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Guests
Wow...
That was such a great show.
That was such a great show.
Guests
What was it called? “Ginnosuke's on the Case!”...? We just stopped by to see what was going on, but those sword fights were so cool! Now I wanna see it again.
Guests
Me too!
I might recommend coming here to my friends...
I might recommend coming here to my friends...
Guests
Huh?
Where's my bag?! I left it right here...!
Where's my bag?! I left it right here...!
Guests
Huh?! It's gone?!
Are you sure you didn't leave it somewhere else?
Are you sure you didn't leave it somewhere else?
Guests
N-No, I left it right here!
I know I did. I swear...
I know I did. I swear...
Guests
Then... What if someone stole it?
Guests
Y-You might be right...!
Let's go tell the park staff!
Let's go tell the park staff!
Next Chapter: The Show Can't Go On?!