An Ode for the Pure of Heart

Outside the wedding hall

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Toya

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Tsukasa contacted you just for me...?
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Toya

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I don't know what to say.
Thank you very much.
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Rui

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Oh, don't mind me. I simply came here to see what was going on and possibly learn something from it.
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Toya

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Learn something?
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Rui

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Yes. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime show in a way, you see?
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Rui

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The protagonists swear to love each other while wearing special outfits. You could even say it's more of a show than actual shows or plays, no?
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Toya

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Yes, I see...
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Toya

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Sadly, that show may not be happening today.
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Rui

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Oh? What do you mean by that?
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Toya

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Well...

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Rui

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I see. I didn't realize that had happened.
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Rui

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And there's nobody else here that can act as a replacement director?
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Toya

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No, there isn't.
One person seemed like a veteran, but not exactly a director...
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Toya

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They even said that it'd be too hard for anyone there to look after everyone and bring them all together.
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Rui

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Yes, I see. Tell me, when is everything scheduled to start...?
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Toya

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2 pm...
It's 11 am now, so we only have about three hours...
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Rui

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Three hours...
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Rui

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(That may be just enough time...)
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Rui

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(The scenario itself looks rather simple and the cast already has everything they need, including costumes.)
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Rui

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(But...)
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Toya

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...?
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Rui

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(This is where they'll need me to actually direct...)
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Rui

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Hm...?
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Rui

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People seem to be gathering in the garden. Do you know what's happening?
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Toya

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Oh, those are the other extras and...
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???

Everyone, thank you so much for gathering here today for this ceremony.
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Rui

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I believe she's the bride.
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Bride

I received word from the staff that the director won't be able to make it today, and I've decided to cancel the little surprise we planned for today...

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Bride

I will make sure to let your agency know so that you will be compensated for what was scheduled today.
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Bride

I appreciate you all coming today, but you are now free to go. Thank you very much.
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Extras

I guess, let's go home then...
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Extras

Yeah.
It's not like there's anything we can do about it so...
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Bride

*Sigh*...
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Toya

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(Oh...)
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Toya

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(I feel so bad for her. She planned everything and gathered all these people just for today...)
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Toya

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(If it were me in her shoes and wasn't able to participate in an event I practiced so hard for, I'm not sure what I'd do...)

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Rui

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Aoyagi?
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Toya

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Are you sure about doing this?
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Bride

Huh?
I mean... What choice do I have...?
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Toya

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But you gathered everyone here today just for this moment.
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Toya

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There must be a reason behind going through all that trouble...
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Bride

Yes, there is...
I feel awful about having to cancel this too.
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Bride

The truth is, my fiancé did this when he proposed to me. There was singing and dancing, and he gave me my engagement ring in the end...
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Bride

I always thought that he was a straight arrow who shied away from being flashy, but he did it all just to see me smile and laugh...
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Bride

That's why I want him to smile back for me, but there's nothing I can do now...
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Rui

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(Smile and laugh...)

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Rui

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(Oh what a fool I've been...)
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Rui

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(How did I allow myself to hesitate for even a moment considering I already make shows with them...)
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Bride

I need to get ready myself, so if you'll excuse me...
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Rui

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Please wait...!
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Toya

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Kamishiro?
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Bride

Who are you...?
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Rui

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My name is Rui Kamishiro, the director/actor for one of the stages at Phoenix Wonderland.
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Bride

Phoenix Wonderland? As in the amusement park?
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Rui

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The very same. If you'll allow me, I'd like to take over as the director of your little performance.
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Bride

Huh? But you'd have no time to prepare until the ceremony starts. How do you plan on...?
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Rui

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Fear not. Leave everything to me and I promise to give you the perfect performance.
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Bride

Th-Thank you...
But...

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Rui

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The weather is beautiful. Not a single cloud in the sky. Is this not the ideal day to celebrate such an occasion...?
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Rui

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You should be smiling on a day like this, not frowning. The bride and the groom together.
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Bride

Oh...
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Bride

Thank you very much...
But are you sure...?
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Rui

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Yes, indeed.
Let's make today's ceremony one to remember.
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Bride

Yes, let's!
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Toya

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...!
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Rui

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But I'd like to ask a few questions about you and your fiancé just to get my bearings.
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Bride

About us...?
Yes, of course!
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Bride

Oh, the staff. Excuse me...!
I'd like to discuss a few things with the extras once more if you don't mind...!
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Hall Staff

Huh? Oh, yes, of course!
Right this way...!

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Toya

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Thank you, Kamishiro.
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Rui

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Oh, we shouldn't be celebrating just yet. It'll have to wait until after our show succeeds.
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Rui

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So, let's get everything ready for the opener!
Next Chapter: The Director's Orders