Chocolate Factory
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Tsukasa
Ah, so this is where they're making their culinary creations! It's like an enormous kitchen...!
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Tsukasa
Indeed they are! From what I understand, they're all free to make whatever they like!
Green Room
Tsukasa
But where could Hamano be...
At this rate, we won't have enough time for a table-read, let alone a rehearsal.
At this rate, we won't have enough time for a table-read, let alone a rehearsal.
Len
<He said he went out for some fresh air, right? He couldn't have gone that far... Oh, I think that's him...!>
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Hamano
*Sigh*
Sorry for taking so long. An emergency just happened to come up...
Sorry for taking so long. An emergency just happened to come up...
Tsukasa
More importantly, you really don't look well. Are you sure you're feeling okay...?
Hamano
Yes, I'm fine...
Thank you for being so concerned.
Thank you for being so concerned.
Hamano
I know we lost a lot of time with me being gone, so let's read through this script and get to rehearsing.
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Staff
You've all been doing a wonderful job.
Now, we'll need to wait for our chocolates to cool.
Now, we'll need to wait for our chocolates to cool.
Haruka
You did put quite a lot of effort into yours, Hinomori. If I didn't know any better, I'd think your rabbits and shooting stars were professionally made.
Shiho
A-Are you sure...?
I'm happy with what I made, but I don't think they turned out that well...
I'm happy with what I made, but I don't think they turned out that well...
Akito
They already did while you were decorating them. Aren't you asking for too much at this point...?
Mizuki
I'm not being greedy or anything!
I just can't wait until they're done! Don't you feel the same way, Li'l Bro?
I just can't wait until they're done! Don't you feel the same way, Li'l Bro?
Mizuki
Also, I can't believe how amazing everyone's chocolates look. You can tell they worked really hard on them!
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Employee
Ready, Hamano, Tenma...?
We need you on stand-by!
We need you on stand-by!
Hamano
Ready...
Children
Are they finished yet?
Children
When are our chocolates gonna be done?
Visitors
Wh-What was that?
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Choco Maniac
“I am the great phantom thief, the Choco Maniac! The greatest lover of all things chocolate!”
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Akito
What are you talking about?
You're making it sound like I brought him here or something.
You're making it sound like I brought him here or something.
Children
No!! Stop!!
Children
We made those chocolates!!
Chocota
“Stop right there, Choco Maniac!”
Choco Maniac
“Who goes there?! Chocota?!
You may be some kind of chocolate fairy, but you're not about to get in the way of my fun!”
You may be some kind of chocolate fairy, but you're not about to get in the way of my fun!”
Chocota
“No, stop right there!
My friends here poured their hearts and souls into these chocolates! They are not for you to take!”
My friends here poured their hearts and souls into these chocolates! They are not for you to take!”
Chocota
“These are for their own friends and loved ones. They all worked very hard to make these!”
Chocota
“If you still refuse to understand, then why don't we ask some of them? How about you there? From where do you hail...?”
Girl
Me? Uhh...
Father
Hehe. Say, “We're from Shibuya.”
Girl
We're from Shibuya!
Chocota
“Shibuya, is it? Wonderful!
And to whom are you giving these chocolates?”
And to whom are you giving these chocolates?”
Girl
Oh, they're for my mom and dad!
They're my way of saying, “Thank you!”
They're my way of saying, “Thank you!”
Chocota
“Your mother and father? How delightful! That means you must've worked very hard on these!”
Choco Maniac
“But there are plenty more chocolates where that came from! For example, you there, the well-groomed gentleman!”
Older Gentleman
Me?
Um... These are for my wife because she's been so good to me...
Um... These are for my wife because she's been so good to me...
Shiho
Actually, I only know him because he's Saki's older brother. He's a good person, but kind of a handful to deal with if you catch my drift...
Haruka
Hehe. I see.
He certainly knows how to project his voice, but this is a wonderful show. The little ones seem to really be enjoying it.
He certainly knows how to project his voice, but this is a wonderful show. The little ones seem to really be enjoying it.
Chocota
“How about one last person? Who are you making your chocolates for...?”
Boy
Me...? They're for my friend, Haru, who lives next door to me!
Boy
She always gives me snacks and sweets for Valentine's Day, so I want to give something back for White Day.
Boy
And I want to keep doing this for Haru until I'm old and gray!
Chocota
“...”
Tsukasa
(The one asking questions, Hamano in this case, is supposed to provide a suitable reaction here...)
Hamano
*Sob*
Hamano
*Sob*
*Cry*
*Cry*
Next Chapter: Sudden Trouble