Phoenix Wonderland
Wonder Stage
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Tsukasa
Asahi and I as the two androids...?
So, in other words, you want two leads for this show?
So, in other words, you want two leads for this show?
Rui
Especially considering how Alfred goes from being a mindless machine to a sentient being with real emotions.
Rui
However, Bartlett plays a key role during the last scene. So in essence, the show has two leads.
Asahi
Yes, that sounds really interesting!
I'd be honored to be one of the protagonists alongside Miles.
I'd be honored to be one of the protagonists alongside Miles.
Rui
Which is why I'd like you two to try playing both roles in order for me to see who's more suited for which role.
Rui
Thank you both very much.
If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to think more about the other roles once I get home.
If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to think more about the other roles once I get home.
ArcLand Cast Member A
I can't wait to read the script!
Rui
(However, the hard part starts now. Between deciding how they need to act, what stunts and effects to use and working with the cast members of ArcLand, there's a lot of work up ahead.)
A few days later
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Rui
Now that we all have our roles, so I'd like for us to do a table read today. Once again, I look forward to putting on a good show with all of you.
Asahi
Which roles do you want Tsukasa and me to play for the time being? You're going to make your final decision later, right?
Rui
For now, Asahi, I'd like you to play Alfred, the android that gets taken by Nation A. As such, Tsukasa, I'd like you to play Bartlett, the android that gets taken by Nation B.
Rui
I'd also like it if you two could swap roles depending on the scene and how we do during our read.
Rui
As for the rest of you... Emu, you'll be playing the girl who finds Alfred at the edge of the wilderness. Nene, you'll be playing Bartlett's drill sergeant.
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Rui
I apologize for interrupting you this early, but you just didn't sound like an android just now. Would you mind giving it another try...?
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Asahi
Rui, would you mind if Tsukasa and I tried going through that opening conversation together?
Tsukasa
(Asahi's spoken only one line, but it's like I'm speaking to a completely different person...)
Asahi
“Such wonderful weather, and just the right temperature. The Professor will surely be pleased.”
Tsukasa
(*Gasp*
I see. I was under the impression that an android shouldn't speak with too much intonation...)
I see. I was under the impression that an android shouldn't speak with too much intonation...)
Tsukasa
(But it's the opposite. These androids were made to communicate with humans, so they should speak in a slightly robotic fashion that's easy for a human listener to understand.)
Tsukasa
“The Professor should enjoy this nice weather by going outside of the laboratory for a change...”
Asahi
“That is unlikely. The Professor is like a mole and this laboratory is his underground den.”
Rui
Yes, that was good.
You both still need time to get used to working with one another, but try to keep in mind what you just did.
You both still need time to get used to working with one another, but try to keep in mind what you just did.
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Tsukasa
No, there is. I have a slightly better understanding of how to play an android thanks to you.
Asahi
...understanding what was going through the Professor's mind as he built these androids. That should help you even more.
Tsukasa
(But understanding the reasoning behind the Professor making these androids, as well as why they are the way they are...)
Tsukasa
(So many questions...
Why were they originally made? How human did he want them to become...?)
Why were they originally made? How human did he want them to become...?)
Nene
You really surprised me with your acting, Asahi. Also, I'm glad Tsukasa managed to catch on.
Nene
“What's the meaning of this? Did others decide to break into this laboratory at the same time as us?”
ArcLand Cast Member A
“Stay frosty, Sergeant Willis!
This is a battlefield now!”
This is a battlefield now!”
Nene
(But I see what they're doing...
There's no way to tell what's gonna happen on a real battlefield with real weapons, so it makes sense to act that way...)
There's no way to tell what's gonna happen on a real battlefield with real weapons, so it makes sense to act that way...)
ArcLand Cast Member B
Oh, Emu, you might not want to announce your presence like that for this scene.
ArcLand Cast Member B
There aren't supposed to be many soldiers around at the edge of the wilderness, but this person could be one.
Rui
(I should expect no less from ArcLand's cast members. It's only been a few days since we chose what we'll be performing, but they all seem to have already thoroughly gone over the story...)
Rui
(Asahi in particular. Alfred is hardly an easy role, but it appears that he knows exactly what to do.)
Tsukasa
(Even though it was meant to be just a quick table read, there's a clear skill gap between me and him...)
Tsukasa
(And it's not just Asahi...
They only had a few days, but his fellow cast members have also thoroughly studied their roles.)
They only had a few days, but his fellow cast members have also thoroughly studied their roles.)
Tsukasa
(On top of that, they seem to have studied the others' roles as well in order to make sure we put on a good performance. All the while, I'm too busy thinking about my own character...)
Tsukasa
(Remember how you learned to play Thorpe! It's how you're going to become a world-famous star!)
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ArcLand Cast Member A
That final scene on the battlefield was so moving...
Rui
(Okay, we seem to be in a good spot. However, we'll have a few variables to deal with moving forward...)
Rui
Now that we've finished our table read, I'd like to start thinking about the stunts and effects we'll be using for the opening scene.
Asahi
The moment when the androids' daily lives are torn to shreds... It's very dramatic. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Next Chapter: Let Us Be Friends!