Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A
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Teacher
Tenma, how many times do I need to tell you? Keep it down!
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Miyamasuzaka
Tsukasa
We only have a few days left until our show opens... And I'm not about to become the reason why it's going to suffer in terms of quality...
Tsukasa
More importantly, a star's supposed to be able to be a shining example for others to follow! “Good enough” just isn't good enough in my book!
Tsukasa
And yet, I'm unable to participate in practices right now...! All I'm doing is just...! Argh! Get it together, Tsukasa Tenma!
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Toya
Akito unfortunately has to take supplementary classes today... But we still have to practice later as a team, so I have to go on ahead without him.
Tsukasa
Yes. We're doing “A Pianist Named Thorpe” with me as the protagonist, but I've been holding up practices because I'm having trouble understanding my character's personality...
Toya
“A Pianist Named Thorpe”...?
That's a very famous story. I remember reading it over and over again because of how much I liked it.
That's a very famous story. I remember reading it over and over again because of how much I liked it.
Tsukasa
(Toya has a talent for dissecting and understanding these kinds of stories. He's also known me for a very long time.)
Tsukasa
I'm currently trying to discover what Thorpe and I have in common, but so far I've had no luck...
Tsukasa
However, you're familiar with both me and this story. You may be the key to solving this puzzle!
Cafe
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Toya
My impression going in was that you two didn't have much in common, but reading this script may've only made that worse...
Toya
What if you took the opposite approach instead? By seeing how you both contrast, you may end up discovering some surprising commonalities.
Toya
I agree. In your case, Tsukasa, you like to do absolutely everything in your power to overcome an obstacle.
Toya
And you wouldn't take out your frustrations on little animals like he does here. You'd probably take what needs work and keep hammering away at it.
Toya
Also, you'd never turn away a sick animal. There's no way you could ever do anything cruel to someone with an illness.
Toya
...someone who likes to stay positive and upbeat while taking charge of things. You're very honest and are quick to apologize when you think you've done something wrong.
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Tsukasa
Especially the scene where he looks up to the stars the night before the contest. I still can't wrap my head around that...
Tsukasa
Yes. He knows the contest is creeping up on him, but his eyes wander toward the stars in the sky... I just don't understand...
Ten years ago
Tenma Household - Living Room
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Little Tsukasa
How's that?! A performance fit for a star, I'd say! Mom taught me how to play that!
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Little Saki
That was amazing, Tsukasa!
I wanna try playing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” too!
I wanna try playing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” too!
Little Tsukasa
You do?! In that case, I'll teach you!
That way, we'll both be able to play it!
That way, we'll both be able to play it!
Mother
Hehe. Alright, Saki, let's take it one step at a time so you can learn to play four hands with him.
Mother
Oh, maybe we shouldn't today...
You did just get back from the hospital.
You did just get back from the hospital.
Little Tsukasa
There are some good finger drills you can still practice, so we can give some of those a try!
Little Tsukasa
Yes, but we'll start tomorrow.
For now, you need to get a good night's rest!
For now, you need to get a good night's rest!
Mother
Okay, let's get you back to bed.
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Mother
Saki...?!
Saki, are you okay?
Saki, are you okay?
Father
I'll get the car!
Keep an eye on her while I do.
Keep an eye on her while I do.
Mother
Okay...!
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Mother
So... Saki came down with something last night and is at the hospital now.
Mother
Yes. Fortunately, your father got word this morning that it's nothing serious.
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Little Tsukasa
Turn here and...
“Haha! I am the great hero, Pegasus!
Here to vanquish all that is evil!”
“Haha! I am the great hero, Pegasus!
Here to vanquish all that is evil!”
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Mother
<Tsukasa, is that you? I'm sorry to disappoint you like this, but Saki still isn't feeling well so she needs to stay a little longer.>
Mother
<Your father will be home soon, so please try to be patient for just a bit longer.>
Mother
<Hehe. Thank you for being such a wonderful big brother. We'll talk again soon.>
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Little Tsukasa
No, I'm a star! This shouldn't bother me at all! Saki probably feels worse because she doesn't get to be home...!
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Next Chapter: Looking For Stars