A few days later
Rehearsal Room
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Nene
Actually, before we do...
I should probably introduce myself again. My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm the leader of both this show and this cast, and I'm looking forward to working with all of you.
I should probably introduce myself again. My name is Nene Kusanagi. I'm the leader of both this show and this cast, and I'm looking forward to working with all of you.
Nene
First, we'll go over the story, and then decide roles. After that, time permitting, we'll try to squeeze in a quick table read.
Nene
The director and actors from the troupe I'm in will be assisting me with deciding your roles. So, can you guys introduce yourselves?
Emu
Hi! I'm Emu Otori!
I really want this show to make everyone smile, and I look forward to working with all of you!
I really want this show to make everyone smile, and I look forward to working with all of you!
Rui
My name is Rui Kamishiro. I'm a third-year at Kamiyama High School. It's my pleasure to be here.
Tsukasa
My name is Tsukasa Tenma, and I too am a third-year at Kamiyama High School! That's Tenma, written as “soaring pegasus”—
Tsukasa
What?! But you told us to introduce ourselves!
However, I understand we must use our limited time to its best advantage...
However, I understand we must use our limited time to its best advantage...
Tsukasa
In any case, let's all do our best to make this show a spectacular one! I look forward to working with all of you!
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Nene
This story's titled “A Dream On A Melody”.
The protagonist is named Lulu, and she lives in the biggest mansion in town.
The protagonist is named Lulu, and she lives in the biggest mansion in town.
Nene
Lulu is a sheltered girl, who doesn't know much about the world outside her mansion. But one day, she hears someone singing from the window, and decides to sneak out into town.
Nene
The musicians teach Lulu how to sing, and she begins sneaking into town without the butler's permission to go sing and hear the others perform.
Nene
As time goes on, she becomes friends with the other musicians, and she starts dreaming of becoming a musician who can make everyone smile.
Nene
The musicians all gather outside of her mansion and begin singing. Through their performances, they tell each other how they feel about her and this situation.
Nene
They fill Lulu with so much courage that she decides to tell everyone in the mansion about her dream...
Rui
Alright, now that we've had a chance to go over the story, let's start deciding roles.
Rui
However, that's going to be difficult this time around. Most of you have no acting experience, after all.
Rui
So, for this show, I thought that we could try assigning you all roles which match your personalities.
Rui
Yes, since that should make it much easier for all of you to follow your characters' feelings and ways of thinking.
Rui
So, we'll need you all to introduce yourselves, and tell us about your feelings regarding singing.
Nene
Yes, because this story involves instilling joy, inspiring bravery and encouraging others to move forward through the power of singing.
Nene
So, knowing how you personally feel about singing should make it easier for us to assign roles to all of you.
Rui
Alright, let's go in order.
I'm sorry, Hoshino, but would you mind introducing yourself first?
I'm sorry, Hoshino, but would you mind introducing yourself first?
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Ichika
I'm currently the vocalist for our band...
My goal is to sing and perform in a way which allows me to reach the hearts of many different people.
My goal is to sing and perform in a way which allows me to reach the hearts of many different people.
Ichika
I'm also hoping that my singing will bring others together and help them forge strong bonds.
An
I'm An Shiraishi, and I'm a second-year at Kamiyama High School! My goal is to sing and stand on top of the world!
An
My partner, teammates and I are gonna accomplish that by pushing each other to keep getting better!
Airi
I plan on doing so by pushing myself to become a better dancer and conversationalist!
Airi
And singing obviously means a lot to me, since it's my best tool for spreading hope to everyone!
Nene
(They all come from different genres, but they're all passionate about what they do.)
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Nene
Yeah, but...
My plan was just to fill whatever role was left over. Do I really need to?
My plan was just to fill whatever role was left over. Do I really need to?
An
Are you sure?
Since we're here, I kinda want to hear what your feelings are regarding singing, Kusanagi!
Since we're here, I kinda want to hear what your feelings are regarding singing, Kusanagi!
Airi
Me too. Also, don't say you're just gonna play whatever's left. You should also play the role that suits you the best.
Nene
Oh... I know it's a really lofty goal, considering where I currently am as a singer...!
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Rui
Starting with the show's most vital role.
I'd like to begin by choosing who is going to play our protagonist...
I'd like to begin by choosing who is going to play our protagonist...
Airi
Yeah, you and she do seem to sync up pretty well, in terms of having the courage to chase after such big dreams.
Cast Member
I agree with them!
Plus, it'll be nice having a veteran leading the way, you know?
Plus, it'll be nice having a veteran leading the way, you know?
Rui
However, you're also busy as a member of the planning committee, so juggling both roles won't be easy.
Rui
Which is why I'm going to leave it up to you. Keep in mind that we have a few other suitable candidates.
Nene
(Yeah, juggling both duties isn't going to be easy. Both are big responsibilities...)
Nene
(And it's true, I did feel some kinship with her, with the way my friends gave me the push I needed to start really going after my dream...)
Rui
Now, let's decide the other roles as well.
Starting with the first musician our heroine meets...
Starting with the first musician our heroine meets...
A few hours later
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Tsukasa
Considering that this is the first time on stage for many of you, you're projecting your voices incredibly well! I'd like for you all to bring the same energy next time!
Nene
Alright, we're just about out of time.
That concludes today's practice. Thank you all for coming.
That concludes today's practice. Thank you all for coming.
An
You two were also perfect, Airi, Ichika!
I loved how you played the musician who inspires courage in her, and the musician who shows her how fun music is!
I loved how you played the musician who inspires courage in her, and the musician who shows her how fun music is!
Airi
Hehe. Who would've guessed that we'd all be playing musicians? It's a big responsibility, but let's all do our best!
Next Chapter: Feelings Into Songs