A few days later
Wonderland SEKAI
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Emu
(They're making that announcement in three weeks, so we gotta come up with something before then.)
Emu
(Let's see... What if we got robots like Robo-Nene to replace any troupe members that left?)
Emu
(I mean, she can do all sorts of things like jumping really high and moving super fast.)
Emu
(I've been thinking really hard since then...
But I haven't been able to come up with any good ideas...)
But I haven't been able to come up with any good ideas...)
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KAITO
I was worried that you weren't feeling well when I saw you curled up on a bench like this...
KAITO
I'll be more than happy to listen.
But you don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable, Emu.
But you don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable, Emu.
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Emu
*Nod*
At first, I thought we could try to get the Suzurangumi fans to start liking them.
At first, I thought we could try to get the Suzurangumi fans to start liking them.
Emu
My hope was that they'd start liking Kikyogumi since they already like going to see shows.
KAITO
If that's the case, then some Suzurangumi fans might hold a very negative opinion of Kikyogumi.
Emu
So, I'm starting to wonder if I'm ever going to come up with an idea that's going to make everyone smile.
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Emu
Even after they closed the curtains, my heart was still racing. I didn't want it to end...
Emu
I felt like I was running in circles, but my head feels a lot clearer after talking to you, KAITO!
The next day
Morinomiya Music Academy - Courtyard
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Byakkomachi
This is incredible...
You really came up with all these ideas in that short period?
You really came up with all these ideas in that short period?
Emu
You probably came up with some of the same ideas already, but do you see any that might be worth giving a try...?
Byakkomachi
Each one is fun and creative, but I'm not sure we have the time or budget to make them happen...
Emu
Still, this is so hard...
If we don't hurry, then Kikyogumi is really gonna be disbanded...
If we don't hurry, then Kikyogumi is really gonna be disbanded...
Byakkomachi
I know. After they announce what's happening, it's going to be next to impossible to get them to take it back.
Byakkomachi
And I'm also having trouble coming up with the perfect solution. But I am certain that getting young people to start supporting the troupe is going to play a key role...
Emu
Oh, wait...! Ms. Suzu, I have a question!
They're really popular with young people, right?
They're really popular with young people, right?
Emu
Right now, you have to pay the same price as a Suzurangumi show... But if you want more young people to come, then lower might be the way to go.
Byakkomachi
I've already come up with a similar idea, and even suggested it to the board. They rejected it outright...
Byakkomachi
Without some way to bring new or existing fans in droves, lowering ticket prices would simply result in a drop in revenue.
Byakkomachi
That would mean a smaller budget for each show...resulting in lower quality performances. Morinomiya is firmly against that.
Byakkomachi
Because they want to provide the audience with the best experience imaginable. Morinomiya has existed for a hundred years precisely because it's been doing just that.
Emu
(I think I'm starting to get a better idea of what the people running Morinomiya care about the most.)
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Emu
The Wonder Stage used to get almost no funding. We had to make things ourselves for a while...
Emu
Wouldn't that make it possible to give them the best experience imaginable, while also lowering ticket prices...?
Byakkomachi
But that's only in theory.
We have no idea what's going to happen if we put your idea into practice...
We have no idea what's going to happen if we put your idea into practice...
Emu
If you lock down all the little details and make the suggestion based on that, maybe it'll go better this time!
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Emu
You mean how when it was decided that two troupes would be sharing the theatre, it came as a huge disappointment to the Suzurangumi fans?
Byakkomachi
I know this is foolish of me...
No change is going to have a 100% approval rating.
No change is going to have a 100% approval rating.
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