Phoenix Wonderland
Wonder Stage
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Emu
Oh, me first!
I really liked how Thorpe was able to play the piano like he wanted in the end!
I really liked how Thorpe was able to play the piano like he wanted in the end!
Nene
That's not what he's asking.
He's talking about how we each feel about the way we acted.
He's talking about how we each feel about the way we acted.
Nene
After hearing what Rui said, I couldn't help but keep an eye on what Tsukasa did... He seemed different from usual...
Tsukasa
About that. I think I also felt what you just mentioned. Something just didn't feel quite right...
Tsukasa
How do I explain it...?
It's like I only have a superficial grasp of this character.
It's like I only have a superficial grasp of this character.
Tsukasa
Well, that's the thing...
I'm not sure I understand how this character truly feels...
I'm not sure I understand how this character truly feels...
Rui
“If you're trying to make a living by playing at a tavern, I have to think you're having a hard time paying rent. I wish I could help you somehow...”
Tsukasa
No, that isn't right either...
He's supposed to be lacking in confidence. He'd probably clam up in that sort of situation...
He's supposed to be lacking in confidence. He'd probably clam up in that sort of situation...
Rui
This is what he meant by a “superficial grasp”. He's having trouble reading between the lines.
Rui
He's been able to capture a character's essence just based on instinct until now, but as I expected, this one may prove challenging.
Tsukasa
Yes, I appreciate the help!
First, the scene when he looks up to the stars is giving me some trouble...
First, the scene when he looks up to the stars is giving me some trouble...
Rui
I see. Thorpe lacks confidence, but also seems fairly proud of himself. Even I'm having some trouble understanding him...
Nene
Wait, isn't that just a roundabout way of bad-mouthing people with pride but no confidence in themselves?
Rui
Oh? I never said anything about that combination being bad. It just means you're proud of yourself but prefer to take it slow when making important decisions.
Nene
My guess is that he's stressing over producing results, but also beating himself up for being so timid.
Tsukasa
I see... But he has a goal he needs to work toward, right? He doesn't have any time to mope around like this.
Nene
Y-Yeah, you're not wrong!
But it's not exactly easy to motivate yourself when you're in this kind of pain...
But it's not exactly easy to motivate yourself when you're in this kind of pain...
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Tsukasa
(I tried being timid but went a little too far... No matter. I just have to try again...!)
Tsukasa
Something felt off about how I replied just now... “Ah, is that so...” No, maybe... “Ah, is that so...?”
One week later
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Tsukasa
(This is bad...
I've spent a week trying to figure out this role, but I'm still nowhere close...)
I've spent a week trying to figure out this role, but I'm still nowhere close...)
Tsukasa
I should probably take a closer look at the original story. Otherwise, at this rate...
Scramble Crossing
Nene
*Sigh*
I hope Tsukasa's okay. He seemed really stuck today. Isn't there anything I can do to help him?
I hope Tsukasa's okay. He seemed really stuck today. Isn't there anything I can do to help him?
Rui
Until now, I kept assigning roles to Tsukasa that I thought would help bring out his potential...
Rui
His goal in life is “to become a world-famous star”. In retrospect, I regret not pushing his boundaries by assigning him more challenging roles.
Nene
(But now... It's like he genuinely cares about all of our dreams and goals in life...)
Nene
Remember what you told me after what happened with me and my troupe? “You can look back all you want, but you can't change the past.”
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Nene
That cheered me up a lot.
It made me think, “That's all in the past, so I need to keep doing my best right now.”
It made me think, “That's all in the past, so I need to keep doing my best right now.”
Nene
So I'm gonna tell you the same thing. The past is the past. All we can do right now is believe in Tsukasa and do what we can for him.
Tenma Household - Living Room
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Tsukasa
“They're finally gone. I can practice in peace now... But there might not be any point now since the contest is tomorrow.”
Tsukasa
I was under the impression that Thorpe looks up to the stars here to flee from his issues because he knows he can't overcome them before the contest...
Tsukasa
I don't know...
Not being able to figure this out means I'm far from the world-famous star I want to become...
Not being able to figure this out means I'm far from the world-famous star I want to become...
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Rui's Room
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Rui
(He's clearly done a full analysis of his character. He understands what Thorpe's trying to achieve.)
Rui
(But he's still struggling to immerse himself into this role.. In a way, him and Thorpe are still “strangers”.)
Rui
(Tsukasa's usually able to become one with a character and act as if he's in their shoes.)
Rui
(There has to be something that can help him become more comfortable with being Thorpe...)
Next Chapter: Commonalities