Mikazukigumi Practice Area
Tsukasa
(Mikazukigumi's practices are tough enough as it is. Losing focus is completely out of the question!)
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Mikazukigumi Member A
Then, we'll start with page fourteen.
The sword fight between Rokuro and Kansuke! Ready...
The sword fight between Rokuro and Kansuke! Ready...
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A few minutes later
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Tsukasa
“Why, Rokuro?! How could you even think about joining the new government's forces...?!”
Tsukasa
“We swore our lives to the shogun!
Have you forgotten about the vows you made back then...?!”
Have you forgotten about the vows you made back then...?!”
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Mikazukigumi Member B
Oh, this is good...
Those two just keep getting better at these fights, huh?
Those two just keep getting better at these fights, huh?
Tsukasa
(Dodge as he swings down his right arm, shift your weight, pause for a moment, step forward and...)
Kijima
(Nicely done, Tenma.
You quickly adjusted your position after making eye contact with me.)
You quickly adjusted your position after making eye contact with me.)
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Mikazukigumi Member B
This speed, precision and power...
We all know Kijima's amazing, but Tenma's no slouch either.
We all know Kijima's amazing, but Tenma's no slouch either.
Kijima
(I remember him struggling so much with these fights when he first arrived here. He's done an incredible job of improving his skills.)
A few minutes later
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Tsukasa
Since I'm playing Kansuke, and you're playing his older brother, Rokuro, I thought we could move around in a way that reflects their feelings better.
Mikazukigumi Member B
No, not happening.
You're going to regret it later if you don't rest now.
You're going to regret it later if you don't rest now.
Kijima
Hmm... True.
If we don't rest properly, then we won't be able to focus as well when we actually practice.
If we don't rest properly, then we won't be able to focus as well when we actually practice.
Mikazukigumi Member B
I mean, I totally understand why.
Not only is this going to be Mikazukigumi's first show to feature two leads...
Not only is this going to be Mikazukigumi's first show to feature two leads...
Tsukasa
In the beginning, I had no sense of athleticism, but you all took the time to teach me. In particular, how to become a better swordfighter...
Mikazukigumi Member A
Still, I can't believe you'll be training overseas after you leave Mikazukigumi. That's pretty brave of you.
Mikazukigumi Member C
Yeah. If I were you, I'd probably be too scared to go. You've really got a lot of guts.
Tsukasa
But I'll have to find a new troupe once I'm in New York, which is going to be an interesting challenge...
Mikazukigumi Member B
Right. You said that you're gonna look for one while attending that acting school.
Tsukasa
Yes. I don't have much of a resume, so I'll need to become better while I'm over there...
Tsukasa
Which is why I'm going to make this final show the culmination of everything I've learned with this troupe. I promise to give it absolutely everything I have!
Kijima
Yeah...
There's no denying that you've grown at an astonishing pace, but you still have plenty to work on.
There's no denying that you've grown at an astonishing pace, but you still have plenty to work on.
Kijima
On the other hand, that means you're still nowhere near your ceiling! Let's keep doing our best to perfect our performance.
Tsukasa
(After I left the Wonder Stage, I've had the chance to train with several different troupes...)
Tsukasa
(But I'm so glad that Mikazukigumi ended up being the last one before I leave Japan. I really need to thank Shosuke for introducing me to them.)
Tsukasa
(I've finally started to get the hang of performing alongside Mr. Kijima, but I still remember how exhausting it was just keeping up with their practices at first...)
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Kijima
What's wrong, Tenma?! Do you really think you'll be able to make it through a whole show with so little stamina?!
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Kijima
Then, keep running and don't stop.
The sun isn't going to wait for you!
You're doing five more laps before it sets!
The sun isn't going to wait for you!
You're doing five more laps before it sets!
Tsukasa
(Okay, in order to make this sword fight feel dynamic, I need to spin here and strike with...)
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Mikazukigumi Member C
No, I should be the one apologizing...
I wasn't expecting you to throw in a spin there.
I wasn't expecting you to throw in a spin there.
Mikazukigumi Member C
And it's my fault for not responding quicker.
So, Tenma, don't worry about it!
I promise to react better next time!
So, Tenma, don't worry about it!
I promise to react better next time!
Tsukasa
(I couldn't help but ad-lib the way I always did with Emu and the others. But they're a bit of a special case...)
Kijima
Today's show went spectacularly well!
You put on a particularly good performance, Tenma! I couldn't believe my eyes!
You put on a particularly good performance, Tenma! I couldn't believe my eyes!
Kijima
I heard that you put on even more spectacular performances with your old troupe. So, I know you can still do better!
Tsukasa
Yes, I'm guessing that I'm still very rough around the edges when it comes to sword fights...
Tsukasa
But a star must be able to master all such skills! So, I plan on finding ways to keep improving my technique!
Tsukasa
I ended up learning so much from you and the other members of Mikazukigumi, Mr. Kijima...
Next Chapter: Renewed Resolve