Wonder Stage

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Tsukasa

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Okay, that should be enough practice for today!
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Emu

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Nice work, everyone!
That was really fun! We got so much done today!
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Rui

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Yes, we did. Also...
I believe we were able to make such strides because of you, Tsukasa.
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Nene

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Yeah. Thanks for teaching us those tricks for improving our articulation and body language.
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Tsukasa

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Hah hah hah! Anytime!
I was simply sharing the fruits of my labors with all of you!
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Nene

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But is it okay for you to teach us this stuff? I mean, we're not actually in that workshop.
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Tsukasa

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Not a problem.
We were even told to teach others these techniques since the goal of the workshop is to make the world of theatre a better place.
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Rui

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Oh, that's very generous.
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Emu

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...
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Nene

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Emu?
You seem anxious. Is something wrong?
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Emu

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Huh? No, nothing's wrong...!
I was just replaying what we just did in my head because you guys were so amazing!
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Nene

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Oh, you.
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Emu

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Also, we did so much during practice that I'm starting to get really hungry.
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Emu

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Oh, wanna go to our usual diner?
Honami told me that they just added some seasonal parfaits that are really yummy☆
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Nene

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Really?
I'm kinda hungry too, so that might be nice.
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Tsukasa

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Seasonal parfaits?
Actually, I think Saki mentioned the same thing. I've been meaning to try it, but...
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Rui

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Do you have a prior engagement?
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Tsukasa

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So, we're supposed to put on some one-man performances tomorrow and I need to practice mine.
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Emu

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(Oh...)
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Emu

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Okay... That sounds really fun!
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Nene

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Then, you won't be able to come today?
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Tsukasa

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Sorry, but you'll have to enjoy those parfaits without me!
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Emu

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Okay...
Good luck, Tsukasa!
Diner

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Nene

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Wow, these are all their new parfaits?
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Emu

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(What's going on...?
Tsukasa was clearly excited about that workshop, but now he's there and not here, I don't feel quite right.)
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Emu

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(But why? I've been rooting for him this entire time, haven't I...?)
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Rui

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Emu? Is everything okay?
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Emu

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Oh...
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Emu

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Yeah, everything's fine!
I think I'm a little sleepy because we did so much during practice!
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Emu

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But you're right! There are so many different kinds of parfaits! Do you know what you're gonna get, Nene?
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Nene

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Me...? I was thinking about getting this lemon one. I don't see this flavor much and it looks really refreshing.
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Emu

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Oh, that's so you, Nene!
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Emu

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I'm gonna get the strawberry one!
It's so cute how the ice cream's shaped like stars☆
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Nene

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Yeah, it is really cute.
I was actually having trouble deciding between these two.
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Emu

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Then, you can have some of mine!
In return, I want some of yours, Nene!
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Nene

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What are you getting, Rui?
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Rui

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The 100% beef Salisbury steak.
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Nene

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Wait, you're not getting a parfait?
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Rui

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I was going to, but I started craving something that wasn't sweet after going through the menu.
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Emu

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Oh, then I'll take those veggies for you like I always do!
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Nene

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But you're getting a parfait. Isn't that gonna taste weird? Well, I guess whatever makes you both happy...
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Nene

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Anyway, let's hit the bell since we all know what we're getting.
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Emu

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Oh, I wanna press it!
Ding! Ding! Ding♪

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Nene

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You're shouting louder than it...

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Waiter

Here you go!
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Emu

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Wow...!
The star ice cream on mine's really cute, but so is yours, Nene!
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Emu

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And your Salisbury steak looks so good, Rui! Is it just me or is it bigger than usual...?!
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Rui

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It seems that they made some minor changes to the menu. Unfortunately, that also appears to have led to an increase in vegetables that I'd rather not eat...
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Emu

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That's okay! Tsukasa and I'll gobble them all up! But he doesn't like bell peppers, so...
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Emu

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Oh...
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Emu

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Right. Tsukasa isn't here today...
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Rui

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I understand how you feel...
It is rare for him to be absent.

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Nene

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Yeah, even though he's not here, it feels like he is. Talk about having a strong presence...
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Nene

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But didn't this happen once before when Tsukasa said he wanted to practice on his own?
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Rui

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Yes, for “A Pianist Named Thorpe”.
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Rui

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I thought I asked too much of him that time, but it seems that he's been trying even harder recently...
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Nene

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Yeah. He's even figured out a way to practice for both the Wonder Stage and his workshop like he said he would.
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Nene

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It's like he's been able to absorb everything he's learned and grow so much from it.
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Emu

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Yeah...
It really is amazing...
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Nene

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But seeing how he's been doing recently made me want to not fall behind.
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Nene

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To be honest, I'm scared of working with people I don't know, but learning new skills and techniques sounds nice...
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Nene

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So, I kinda want to try attending one of those workshops.
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Emu

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What...?
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Rui

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Yes, I think that's a good choice if it'll help make your dream come true.
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Rui

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We may not be able to gather together as much as we used to with Tsukasa gone and you soon-to-be, Nene. It's going to feel a little lonely without you two.
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Emu

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(Lonely...?)
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Emu

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(Wait, this feeling... Am I...?)

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Emu

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(Feeling lonely...?)
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Emu

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(I knew we'd eventually end up going our separate ways when we were stranded on that desert island.)
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Emu

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(I knew all that...
But I thought it was really far into the future.)
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Emu

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(Still...)
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Emu

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(They're all thinking about their futures already.)
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Emu

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(Not just Tsukasa.)
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Emu

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(Nene and Rui too...)
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Emu

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(We might have to split up sooner than I was expecting...)
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Emu

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(So, in order for them to pursue their dreams...)
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Nene

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Emu?
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Emu

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Huh?!
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Nene

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What are you spacing out for?
Your ice cream's has melted so much it's dripping onto the plate.
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Emu

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Oh...!
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Emu

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O-Oh no! You're right!
It even got on my clothes!
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Nene

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Oh, you...
Here, use this towel. It's gonna stain if you don't get it off right now.
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Emu

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*Sob*
Thank you so much, Nene!
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Rui

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That's the conundrum with parfaits.
If you don't eat it quickly, they start melting on you.
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Rui

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Your stars seem to be no exception.
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Emu

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*Gasp*
My stars...
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