A few days later
Wonder Stage
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Nene
Yeah. He said it's the first day of that workshop he was talking about, so he's probably going to be here a bit later than usual.
Rui
He'll be at that workshop until noon and come here to practice afterwards. I have to say, it's a tough schedule...
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Tsukasa
Since we have some time before practice, allow me to tell you! If I could sum it up in one word, it was...
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Tsukasa
Even when we introduced ourselves, it turned into an acting exercise. I remained focused throughout, and the tension made it all the more stimulating!
Tsukasa
Hmm... How do I put it...?
After telling each other our real names, we were asked to recite the same self-introduction as everyone.
After telling each other our real names, we were asked to recite the same self-introduction as everyone.
Tsukasa
“My name is Taro Sato. I work as a member of the Third Sales Division for Acme Corporation, and I mainly work as a business consultant for our clients. It's a pleasure to meet all of you.”
Tsukasa
...is what we were asked to recite.
And each person gave a different rendition of it based on their own style. For example...
And each person gave a different rendition of it based on their own style. For example...
Tsukasa
Mine was...
“My name is Taro Sato! I work as a member of the Third Sales Division for Acme Corporation!”
“My name is Taro Sato! I work as a member of the Third Sales Division for Acme Corporation!”
Tsukasa
One person's was like...
“My name is...Taro...Sato... I work as a member of the Third Sales Division...for Acme Corporation...”
“My name is...Taro...Sato... I work as a member of the Third Sales Division...for Acme Corporation...”
Tsukasa
Precisely.
Conversely, it's harder to make a lasting impression if you don't have a distinct style...
Conversely, it's harder to make a lasting impression if you don't have a distinct style...
Rui
I agree. I'm particularly interested in hearing more about what the director hosting this workshop is like.
Tsukasa
Right. He's a very unique individual, and the exercises he had us do were just as intriguing...
Tsukasa
However, I had no issues with that since I'm already more than used to working with such a director!
Nene
If your first day was this action-packed, you must be looking forward to how the rest of this workshop's going to go.
Tsukasa
Also, that reminds me.
Apparently, on the last day, we're supposed to put on a performance at a small auditorium that's being rented out for this workshop.
Apparently, on the last day, we're supposed to put on a performance at a small auditorium that's being rented out for this workshop.
Tsukasa
No, but we have a few candidates lined up. The director said that he'll make a decision once he's seen what everyone is capable of.
Tsukasa
As I!
Just you wait! It'll be an opportunity for you to all see how much I've grown as an actor!
Just you wait! It'll be an opportunity for you to all see how much I've grown as an actor!
Tsukasa
More than ready! If anything, I couldn't be in a more perfect condition! I'm all warmed up and ready to get started whenever!
A few days later
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Sage
“Ah, this must be the sword. The legends state that whoever is able to pull it from this stone is destined to become a hero who saves the world.”
Onlooker
“And yet, no one has ever been able to do so. Not even the burliest of men or the most renowned masters of the blade.”
Child
“Or maybe it's just trying to tell us that a hero who can save the world hasn't appeared yet.”
Sage
“However, you are one of her brethren, and you believe that you have the power to free this sword from its prison... Do you not?”
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Hero
“This inexplicable compulsion to protect the world. It feels as though it has been branded into my soul...”
Nene
(His acting's different compared to normal. For some reason...it's like what he's doing makes perfect sense.)
Rui
(When read as is, not many people would think to recite that line in the way he just did...)
Rui
(The thought of the weight of the world resting on one's shoulders usually compels the reader to feel very impassioned.)
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Tsukasa
I asked one of the other workshop attendees and they said, “I'd try practicing somewhere similar to where it takes place.”
Tsukasa
Yes, but I didn't understand what they meant at first. So, I decided to start by taking a literal interpretation and performing by the side of a big boulevard.
Tsukasa
After all, the hero from this scene is still a penniless shoe shiner that everyone was too scared to go near...
Tsukasa
However, that allowed me to see how he truly feels. He's incredibly lonely. He realizes that he is but a miniscule part of a large society.
Tsukasa
He has no idea what he can do in or for this world. And yet, this overwhelming sense of duty has been lingering within him for as long as he can remember.
Tsukasa
So, I believe this role involves him wanting to see whether or not that feeling means anything...
Tsukasa
I think he's dealing with an internal battle, where his desire to know is clashing with his fear of disappointment...
Rui
Just based on the script, I was under the impression that most people would feel compelled to give an impassioned performance of sorts. However, Tsukasa, your interpretation makes perfect sense.
Tsukasa
Ah, music to my ears!
It just goes to show that training elsewhere is very important!
It just goes to show that training elsewhere is very important!
Rui
That's when a member of one troupe performs in a show being put on by another troupe. In other words, a special guest.
Tsukasa
Of course, there's no need to worry. I plan to do that while also doing performances at the Wonder Stage!
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Emu
(Tsukasa wants to make his dream come true, so it's only natural for him to say that he wants to perform with a different troupe.)
Emu
(I mean, that's why he's attending that workshop, and why I've been supportive of that...)
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