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Emu
“Here? It's the farm my grandpa started out here on the frontier, Mr. Robot! We found you collapsed on the ground!”
ArcLand Cast Member A
“Hehe. We mean no harm.
Also, you're quite a mess. Let's get you cleaned up, shall we...?”
Also, you're quite a mess. Let's get you cleaned up, shall we...?”
Rui
You seemed to have gathered yourself too quickly, considering you collapsed on the ground just a second ago. So, I'd like for you to converse in a way that shows you haven't fully regained your balance.
Rui
Emu, I'd like for you and your family to interact with him in a way that shows you're all doing your best but also recognize that something is not quite right with him.
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ArcLand Cast Member A
“Good progress.
He should be ready for the front lines in no time.”
He should be ready for the front lines in no time.”
ArcLand Cast Member A
“As his drill instructor, that is entirely up to you. Your goal is to make him ready for battle in a month's time.”
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Rui
You've certainly been putting an acting clinic on for us... However, since we'll be performing outside, I'd like to mix things up a little.
Rui
Specifically, I'd like for you to say, “Yes. I am an android,” as loudly as you possibly can.
Rui
Yes. I'd like to make this scene a little more comical for the audience by having it appear as though the volume regulator for your voice is broken...
Rui
After that, by switching back to a serious tone, it'll make this conversation more impactful.
ArcLand Cast Member A
I see...
It'll keep everyone guessing.
It'll keep everyone guessing.
Nene
Right...
“Wh-Why are you shouting?!
Is the volume regulator for your voice broken or something?!”
“Wh-Why are you shouting?!
Is the volume regulator for your voice broken or something?!”
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Rui
(Tsukasa, Emu and Nene are all performing according to my directions while doing their best to keep up with everyone from ArcLand.)
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Rui
(Tsukasa in particular is doing a wonderful job of learning how to play a role that doesn't entirely suit him...)
Asahi
Shouldn't we decide who's going to be playing which role soon? We don't have much time left until our show.
Nene
Yeah, as fun as it is to see Tsukasa and Asahi play both roles, we sort of need you to make a decision soon.
Rui
(He goes through a process of developing real emotions, so playing him will require a delicate touch.)
Rui
(However, I'd also like for him to connect with the audience by adding a more human element.)
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Tsukasa
Asahi was perfect in every aspect.
It genuinely felt like I was speaking to an android.
It genuinely felt like I was speaking to an android.
Rui
Also, I came to the conclusion that I needed someone who can present the process of developing real emotions in an elegant manner.
Asahi
Thank you for entrusting me with such an important role. I promise to do my absolute best.
Tsukasa
Now that I know I'm going to be playing Bartlett, I'll need to start practicing the final scene in earnest.
Asahi
Right. The scene following the battle is probably this play's most important one, so let's both do our best, Tsukasa!
The day before the show
Main Street
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Shop Clerk
Thank you!
Tsukasa
To think that we'd run out of flower confetti for the final scene. I doubt any of us were expecting that.
Rui
I was supposed to keep an eye on that, so I apologize for making you come with me like this. Thank you as well, Asahi.
Asahi
No, it's my pleasure!
Also, I'm glad we were able to buy what we needed, so let's head to the station.
Also, I'm glad we were able to buy what we needed, so let's head to the station.
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Tsukasa
It's such a moving scene...
I mean, Bartlett starts to gain emotions because Alfred manages to connect with him. But I just can't quite get it right.
I mean, Bartlett starts to gain emotions because Alfred manages to connect with him. But I just can't quite get it right.
Asahi
We worked on our acting together and you went through the trouble of asking everyone about how to make your performance more compelling. Again, you've done everything you could, so you should have more confidence in yourself.
Rui
While we were shopping, I was considering what is still missing from your performance.
Rui
I began wondering if your talent for expressing yourself was actually holding you back.
Rui
If you found a way to hold back your thoughts and feelings... Then let just a little bit eke out during that scene... Would you mind practicing that tonight?
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Scramble Crossing
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Asahi
You're still in high school, so you'd probably be hired as a part-timer... But I have a feeling that they'd make you a full employee in no time.
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Asahi
With you, I have a feeling that we'd be able to put on a show that brings everyone in the world together... Like the way Tom did...
Asahi
But that excites me.
I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next.
I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next.
Asahi
I'm confident that your addition will lead to the rest of us becoming better actors.
Asahi
The Center Theatre at ArcLand is a venue where only those with the potential to become world-class stars are able to perform.
Asahi
I'm sure directing such a cast would be unbelievably fun for you since you'd be able to put on shows beyond your wildest imagination... Shows that can bring the world together...
Asahi
I'm sorry...
I know this is very sudden and a lot to process. To tell you the truth, I wasn't planning on asking you here...
I know this is very sudden and a lot to process. To tell you the truth, I wasn't planning on asking you here...
Asahi
So, you don't have to give an answer right now. Please let me know once you've had some time to think about it.
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