Special Present for You! - 1: Christmas Plans

Morinomiya Music Academy

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Rui

(Another day of high-intensity lessons.)

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Rui

(I'm so grateful that I get to learn so much about theatre from the fundamentals.)

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Rui

(Whether that's techniques unique to acting while singing or playing female characters...)

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Rui

(Doing things that I normally don't get to will not only help me communicate better with actors, but also broaden my perspective as a director.)

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Rui

(I have to think Emu is also learning quite a lot about the operational side of—)

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???

Oh! Ruiiiiii!

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Rui

Huh?

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Emu

I had a feeling it was you! Did you have a wonderhoy day?!

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Rui

Hello, Emu.
Are you also on your way home?

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Emu

Yup! I learned a lot again today☆

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Emu

Huh?
Where's Tsukasa? Is he not with you?

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Rui

He said he's going to practice on his own for a bit in order to master what we covered in class today as quickly as possible.

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Emu

Really...?! Nene's doing the same thing!
She just sent me a message saying that she's also gonna practice on her own!

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Emu

That means I need to keep learning as much as I can too!

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Rui

Hehe. And I'm sure you will.

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Rui

By the way, Emu, what have you been learning about recently?

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Emu

Oh, so they showed me around the theatre and...

Scramble Crossing

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Emu

Really?! You guys got to practice that today?!

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Rui

Yes.
Ballet's intriguing since the elegant movements can surely be applied to quite a number of situations.

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Rui

Tsukasa even said that he'd like to try using some during our next show.

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Emu

Our next show...? Oh, the one we're gonna do at the ski resort?! I really love the story you came up with for that, Rui☆

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Emu

I can't wait since it's been so long since the last time we did a show together♪

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Rui

Hehe. Yes, it has.

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Rui

We'll need to thank your brothers once again for giving us this wonderful opportunity.

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Rui

A show on the slope of a ski resort...?

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Keisuke

Yes, it's a subsidiary of the Otori Group, and they're apparently going to put on a Christmas show for children.

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Keisuke

A few cast members from Phoenix Wonderland are scheduled to perform...

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Keisuke

But the resort specifically asked for you to direct the show.

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Rui

I'm honored, but... Why me?

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Shosuke

Apparently, the owner of the resort has seen your troupe perform.

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Shosuke

And he particularly enjoyed the stage effects.

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Rui

I see. That explains the situation.

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Keisuke

Of course, you don't have to accept since we know you're all busy right now with your Morinomiya lessons.

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Rui

I appreciate the concern...
But I'd like to accept this offer.

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Rui

I haven't been getting many chances to direct lately. And more importantly, it's not every day that you get to put on a show at a ski resort.

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Rui

I'm looking forward to this opportunity since I gained many new perspectives in terms of directing the last time I did this.

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Keisuke

I see...
Then, I'll let them know that you're accepting their offer.

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Rui

Thank you very much.
Oh, while we're on the subject...

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Rui

Would it be possible for me and the others to accept this offer as Wonderlands×Showtime?

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Shosuke

As Wonderlands×Showtime?

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Rui

Yes, since the others also stand to benefit from the experience of performing at such a unique place.

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Shosuke

Right...

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Keisuke

Understood. Then, I'll see what they say about it.

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Keisuke

They'll likely need some time to respond, so we'll let you know when we hear back from them.

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Rui

Of course. Thank you very much.

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Rui

I promise to make the most of this wonderful opportunity I've been given.

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Rui

Now that Tsukasa and Nene have also agreed to be in it, I'm looking forward to this show even more...

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Rui

Not to mention that it's been quite a while since I last directed a show, so there's a long list of things I've been wanting to try... Hehe. Think about all the possibilities.

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Emu

Hehe. You sound all fired up, Rui!

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Emu

By the way, have you already figured out a plan for this show?

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Rui

I'm still coming up with ideas...
We'll be doing it on the evening of Christmas Day, so my goal is to make it feel like a dreamlike experience.

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Rui

In particular, I'd like to make the climax an unforgettable moment...

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Rui

I'm currently thinking about using lanterns to create a mystical atmosphere.

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Emu

Lanterns...!
I bet it's gonna look sparkly, glowy and really pretty...

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Emu

Let me know if you need me to help you with anything! I promise to work super duper hard on stage and behind the scenes when the day comes☆

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Rui

Thank you. I appreciate the offer.

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Rui

Let's all do our best to make our show a wonderful Christmas present for our audience.

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Emu

Yeah!

Next Chapter: Why So Excited?