A few years later
Tenma Household - Living Room
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Elementary School Saki
<Tsukasa!
I got into Miya Girls Junior High!
Ichi and the girls all got in too!>
I got into Miya Girls Junior High!
Ichi and the girls all got in too!>
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Elementary School Saki
<Thanks! This means we can keep hanging out and having fun together! Plus, I feel great!!>
Junior High School Tsukasa
We should throw you a party today! Why don't you invite Ichika and the others over?
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Mother
Yes, this is the Tenmas.
Wait, what happened to Saki...?!
Wait, what happened to Saki...?!
Hospital
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Doctor
I know it's quite a ways away, but based on her condition, I recommend transferring her to the hospital in the other prefecture since they have a specialist in-house.
Father
I see...
I understand.
I understand.
Mother
Thank you...
Junior High School Tsukasa
She just got into Miya Girls...
But she's being ripped away from it now...
But she's being ripped away from it now...
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Saki
Toya got worried because you were staring off into space like that, so he asked for it.
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Tsukasa
“Seeing stars makes me feel better.”
Didn't you say that to me once when I visited your hospital room all those years ago?
Didn't you say that to me once when I visited your hospital room all those years ago?
Saki
Every time I felt scared... Every time I had to go in for another test or surgery, I wanted to look up at the stars... But I also got scolded a lot for staying up too late.
Saki
I kept looking because they reminded me of all the fun things I did with Ichi and the girls, and the shows you put on for me, Tsukasa.
Tsukasa
Well, I guess I still have a long way to go...! However, accepting that is always the first step towards growth!
Tsukasa
Toya, Saki, thank you both very much! I believe I have a way out of this conundrum now.
Tsukasa
Especially since talking like this reminded me of some very precious memories. I have a feeling our show is going to turn out beautifully...
Tsukasa
If you'd like, why don't you and your friends stop by for a showing? I promise to make it a great one!!
A few days later
Wonderland SEKAI
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Nene
“And so, the animals all celebrated Thorpe's triumph as he was welcomed in as the band's new pianist. The end.”
Tsukasa
But I finally figured out what I have in common with Thorpe and know how to get into character now!
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Rui
By the way, Tsukasa, we have everything just about nailed down, so it'll be up to you to keep everything going.
Next Chapter: That Sparkling Stage