Morinomiya Music Academy
Rui
(Another day of high-intensity lessons.)
Rui
(I'm so grateful that I get to learn so much about theatre from the fundamentals.)
Rui
(Whether that's techniques unique to acting while singing or playing female characters...)
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.)
Rui
(I have to think Emu is also learning quite a lot about the operational side of—)
???
Oh! Ruiiiiii!
Rui
Huh?
Emu
I had a feeling it was you! Did you have a wonderhoy day?!
Rui
Hello, Emu.
Are you also on your way home?
Are you also on your way home?
Emu
Yup! I learned a lot again today☆
Emu
Huh?
Where's Tsukasa? Is he not with you?
Where's Tsukasa? Is he not with you?
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.
Emu
Really...?! Nene's doing the same thing!
She just sent me a message saying that she's also gonna practice on her own!
She just sent me a message saying that she's also gonna practice on her own!
Emu
That means I need to keep learning as much as I can too!
Rui
Hehe. And I'm sure you will.
Rui
By the way, Emu, what have you been learning about recently?
Emu
Oh, so they showed me around the theatre and...
Scramble Crossing
Emu
Really?! You guys got to practice that today?!
Rui
Yes.
Ballet's intriguing since the elegant movements can surely be applied to quite a number of situations.
Ballet's intriguing since the elegant movements can surely be applied to quite a number of situations.
Rui
Tsukasa even said that he'd like to try using some during our next show.
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☆
Emu
I can't wait since it's been so long since the last time we did a show together♪
Rui
Hehe. Yes, it has.
Rui
We'll need to thank your brothers once again for giving us this wonderful opportunity.
Rui
A show on the slope of a ski resort...?
Keisuke
Yes, it's a subsidiary of the Otori Group, and they're apparently going to put on a Christmas show for children.
Keisuke
A few cast members from Phoenix Wonderland are scheduled to perform...
Keisuke
But the resort specifically asked for you to direct the show.
Rui
I'm honored, but... Why me?
Shosuke
Apparently, the owner of the resort has seen your troupe perform.
Shosuke
And he particularly enjoyed the stage effects.
Rui
I see. That explains the situation.
Keisuke
Of course, you don't have to accept since we know you're all busy right now with your Morinomiya lessons.
Rui
I appreciate the concern...
But I'd like to accept this offer.
But I'd like to accept this offer.
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.
Rui
I'm looking forward to this opportunity since I gained many new perspectives in terms of directing the last time I did this.
Keisuke
I see...
Then, I'll let them know that you're accepting their offer.
Then, I'll let them know that you're accepting their offer.
Rui
Thank you very much.
Oh, while we're on the subject...
Oh, while we're on the subject...
Rui
Would it be possible for me and the others to accept this offer as Wonderlands×Showtime?
Shosuke
As Wonderlands×Showtime?
Rui
Yes, since the others also stand to benefit from the experience of performing at such a unique place.
Shosuke
Right...
Keisuke
Understood. Then, I'll see what they say about it.
Keisuke
They'll likely need some time to respond, so we'll let you know when we hear back from them.
Rui
Of course. Thank you very much.
Rui
I promise to make the most of this wonderful opportunity I've been given.
Rui
Now that Tsukasa and Nene have also agreed to be in it, I'm looking forward to this show even more...
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.
Emu
Hehe. You sound all fired up, Rui!
Emu
By the way, have you already figured out a plan for this show?
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.
We'll be doing it on the evening of Christmas Day, so my goal is to make it feel like a dreamlike experience.
Rui
In particular, I'd like to make the climax an unforgettable moment...
Rui
I'm currently thinking about using lanterns to create a mystical atmosphere.
Emu
Lanterns...!
I bet it's gonna look sparkly, glowy and really pretty...
I bet it's gonna look sparkly, glowy and really pretty...
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☆
Rui
Thank you. I appreciate the offer.
Rui
Let's all do our best to make our show a wonderful Christmas present for our audience.
Emu
Yeah!
Next Chapter: Why So Excited?