Scramble Crossing

BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play

1

Tsukasa

Listen

Thank you very much for agreeing to work with me on those things, Mr. Kijima!
2

Tsukasa

Listen

On top of that fight, you even stayed to coach me as I practiced on my own. I really appreciate the help.
3

Kijima

Listen

Not a problem! I understand exactly how you feel since I also want to do everything I can to put on a great show.
4

Kijima

Listen

Plus, we're both playing leads this time around, so we'll need to work in perfect sync.
5

Tsukasa

Listen

Very true... “Ishin-den”, the tale of two brothers separated at a young age who end up facing off as supporters of the new government and old shogunate.
6

Tsukasa

Listen

The climax involves an epic sword fight that will likely make or break the entire show. I'm incredibly excited about that scene!
7

Tsukasa

Listen

However...
8

Tsukasa

Listen

I still get the feeling that we can do more to make it even better...
9

Kijima

Listen

I see...
10

Tsukasa

Listen

I'm sorry...
I wish I could be more specific.
11

Kijima

Listen

No, you don't need to apologize.
It's important to keep searching for new ideas!
12

Kijima

Listen

That being said...
You have to find the answer you're looking for on your own.
13

Kijima

Listen

And when you do, I have a feeling that you're going to grow more than you have until now.
14

Tsukasa

Listen

...!
More than I have until now...?
15

Tsukasa

Listen

Okay...
I, Tsukasa Tenma, promise to find the answer!
16

Kijima

Listen

Hah hah hah! That's what I like to hear!
17

Kijima

Listen

Come to think of it, Tenma, have you replied to that message already?
18

Tsukasa

Listen

What message?
19

Kijima

Listen

The one you received while we were practicing. You said it was from your old friends.
20

Kijima

Listen

You started practicing on your own right after that, so I was wondering if you'd replied already.
21

Tsukasa

Listen

No, you're right...!
I'd become so focused on practicing that I completely forgot...!
22

Tsukasa

Listen

I'll reply right now!
23

Kijima

Listen

Ah, I'm glad that you remembered!
24

Kijima

Listen

Still, you must all be pretty close to keep in contact like this after disbanding your troupe...
25

Tsukasa

Listen

Yes, well...
26

Tsukasa

Listen

The truth is, part of why I decided to go train overseas is because one of them inspired me...
27

Kijima

Listen

Really?
28

Tsukasa

Listen

Yes. I received word the other day that he will be joining a top-level troupe in the United States as he pursues his dream.
29

Tsukasa

Listen

And I felt that I couldn't let him hog all the glory.
30

Tsukasa

Listen

I know that I still need a lot of work, and that it's far too soon for me to go train abroad. But...
31

Tsukasa

Listen

I don't want to sit idly by as my friends move forward towards their dreams... Chiefly because I am the troupe leader of Wonderlands×Showtime!

BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play

32

Tsukasa

Listen

I have to be an example by fulfilling my dream and becoming a star who makes the whole world smile!
33

Kijima

Listen

I see...
I like that. It's very you, Tenma.
34

Kijima

Listen

You're always heading straight towards your dream!
35

Kijima

Listen

So, keep running.
Go become a big star!
36

Tsukasa

Listen

Mr. Kijima...
37

Tsukasa

Listen

Thank you! I will!

Sound Effect: Play

38

???

Listen

I'm sure you can.
Aren't you a future star that will bring joy to everyone?
39

Tsukasa

Listen

(Who said that just now...?)
40

Tsukasa

Listen

(I have no idea, but it felt like they were trying to give me words of encouragement...)
41

Tsukasa

Listen

(This is it. My last show...)

Sound Effect: Play

42

Tsukasa

Listen

(I have to do my best to make sure I don't fall behind them...!)
One week later
Shrine Grounds

BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

43

Rokuro

Listen

“No, what are you doing here...?!”
44

Rokuro

Listen

“I gave you your chance to flee!”
45

Kansuke

Listen

“...!”
46

Tsukasa

Listen

(Okay, my timing was perfect!
Next, we'll go from our swords being locked to a series of parries.)

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

47

Audience

Listen

Wow!
Did you see that guy's wall jump...?!
48

Tsukasa

Listen

(He's improvising...!
Okay, I'll get pushed back here, and take up a defensive posture.)

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

49

Kansuke

Listen

“Grr...!”
50

Kansuke

Listen

“R-Rokuro...!”
51

Audience

Listen

Wow, this scene's so amazing...!
52

Tsukasa

Listen

(The audience seems to really be enjoying this. Alright, next, I'll...)

Sound Effect: Play

53

Mikazukigumi Member C

Listen

No, I should be the one apologizing...
I wasn't expecting you to throw in a spin there.
54

Tsukasa

Listen

(But this is Mr. Kijima's time to shine.)
55

Tsukasa

Listen

(I should just do precisely what we practiced!)

Sound Effect: Play

56

Kansuke

Listen

“Even so...
Even so, I will choose this path...!”
57

Rokuro

Listen

“I see...”
58

Rokuro

Listen

“Then, we have no choice but to fight.
Even if you are the only family I have left...!”
59

Kansuke

Listen

“Rokuro, I...”

BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play

60

Kansuke

Listen

“I regret nothing.
I know we chose to go down different paths, but...”
61

Rokuro

Listen

“Yes, I also regret nothing. That is why...”
62

Rokuro

Listen

“I must be the one who ends you.”
63

Kansuke

Listen

“Yes, please do...”

Sound Effect: Play

After the show

BGM: --:-- / --:-- Play

Sound Effect: Play

64

Audience

Listen

I wasn't expecting it to end that way at all...! I mean, it started out kinda like a comedy...
65

Audience

Listen

That was so good! I didn't know Mikazukigumi could put on shows that make your heart ache like that...
66

Kijima

Listen

Hah hah hah!
I think the crowd liked what they saw!
67

Tsukasa

Listen

That was the loudest applause we've heard...!
68

Tsukasa

Listen

Even until the very last second, I kept learning from you. The audience really loved the way you improvised back there!
69

Kijima

Listen

And you did a good job of reacting, Tenma!
70

Kijima

Listen

Tenma...
71

Kijima

Listen

Thank you for being with us until today.
You've had a huge impact on this troupe. Myself included.
72

Kijima

Listen

You might face some tough challenges when you set out into the world, but I'm sure you'll find a way to overcome all of them!
73

Kijima

Listen

I'll be looking forward to the day you become a star.
74

Tsukasa

Listen

Thank you...!
75

Tsukasa

Listen

I'm going to treasure every moment I spent training with everyone here at Mikazukigumi.
76

Tsukasa

Listen

You all encouraged me to chase after my dream. So, to make the most of what you've given me...
77

Tsukasa

Listen

I will make my dream come true.
78

Tsukasa

Listen

Because I'm a future star!
79

Kijima

Listen

Good!
80

Kijima

Listen

Move forward with your head held high!
Go make your dream come true!

Sound Effect: Play

81

Mikazukigumi Staff Member

Listen

Mr. Kijima!
The venue staff said they'd all like to thank you.
82

Kijima

Listen

Oh, okay!
I'll head right over. We'll talk again later, Tenma!
83

Tsukasa

Listen

Okay!

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

Sound Effect: Play

84

Kijima

Listen

...
85

Kijima

Listen

(I wasn't able to draw out everything he had...)
86

Tsukasa

Listen

(The way I moved on stage, including during that fight... I felt that I performed better than during practice.)
87

Tsukasa

Listen

(But...)

Sound Effect: Play

88

Tsukasa

Listen

(But this is Mr. Kijima's time to shine.)
89

Tsukasa

Listen

(I should just do precisely what we practiced!)
90

Tsukasa

Listen

(Giving up the spotlight to him might've been a bit of a waste...)
91

Tsukasa

Listen

(But at the end of the day, the show...)
92

Kijima

Listen

You have to find the answer you're looking for on your own.
93

Tsukasa

Listen

(Wait a second... Is that what he meant by that?)
94

Tsukasa

Listen

(I really do have a lot left to learn as an actor...)
95

Tsukasa

Listen

(In order to put on the best performances imaginable, actors have to constantly give their all...)
96

Tsukasa

Listen

(They'd all be laughing at me right now if they were here.)

Sound Effect: Play

97

Tsukasa

Listen

(Speaking of which, Emu said that she wanted to throw a farewell party for Rui and me since we'll be leaving the country soon...)
98

Tsukasa

Listen

...
99

Tsukasa

Listen

(What would they say if they happened to be here to see today's show...?)
100

Tsukasa

Listen

(Emu would probably say, “It was so ridiculously amazingly explosively fun☆”. Nene would likely point out all the little mistakes in my movements.)
101

Tsukasa

Listen

(And I imagine Rui would start coming up with a directing plan that includes a number of extra effects.)
102

Tsukasa

Listen

(In any case, I would've been told I'm a fledgling with a lot left to learn.)
103

Tsukasa

Listen

(I have to keep finding ways to grow...)
104

Tsukasa

Listen

(As the troupe leader of Wonderlands×Showtime, I can't let them hog all the glory.)
Next Chapter: Racing Hearts