The next day
Wonder Stage
Rui
Alright, nice work today.
Tsukasa
Yes, our practice couldn't have gone better!
Nene
Are you gonna work on assignments for your workshop after this, Tsukasa?
Tsukasa
No, we weren't given any assignments...
But I would like to practice for the performance we'll be doing on the last day.
But I would like to practice for the performance we'll be doing on the last day.
Emu
The performance on the last day...
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
And we're allowed to invite guests, so I hope you'll come by to watch!
Emu
(Yeah, he mentioned that...
And that time, I...)
And that time, I...)
Emu
Really?! We get to see your guys' show?! This is so exciting!
Emu
(But now, I...)
Rui
Practice for it? Does that mean you know what you'll be performing?
Tsukasa
Yes, however... You'll have to wait until the day of to find out.
Nene
Huh? You're not gonna tell us?
Did the director tell you guys not to or something...?
Did the director tell you guys not to or something...?
Tsukasa
No, this is my own decision!
Because that makes things more interesting!
Because that makes things more interesting!
Nene
Um, I guess...?
Rui
I think it's a nice way to build up the excitement.
Tsukasa
See?! Exactly!
So, here are your platinum tickets to see the show...!
So, here are your platinum tickets to see the show...!
Tsukasa
Rui, Nene, here you are... And...
Tsukasa
This is yours, Emu!
Emu
Oh...
Tsukasa
Get ready to see an incredible performance! I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!
Emu
Thanks!
I can't wait to see how you perform your role, Tsukasa☆
I can't wait to see how you perform your role, Tsukasa☆
Emu
(Yeah, this is fine...)
Emu
(I'm happy that Tsukasa's learning so much and becoming a better actor.)
Emu
(So, I should be happy for him as he chases after his dream...)
Emu
(There's no time for me to feel sad or lonely because I know the day is coming when we have to go our separate ways...!)
Emu
(It's coming, so...)
Emu
(Look at me...)
Emu
(This is supposed to be a happy moment... I wish I could just accept it.)
Several dozen minutes later
Neighborhood
Rui
It's already this late.
I feel like time's been moving very fast recently.
I feel like time's been moving very fast recently.
Nene
...
Um, Rui? About Emu...
Um, Rui? About Emu...
Rui
Yes, something seems to be bothering her.
Nene
So you noticed too.
Nene
I think a part of her doesn't like how Tsukasa is performing somewhere other than the Wonder Stage.
Nene
She didn't seem to be her usual self when you and I mentioned that it could be fun to go elsewhere to learn more about theatre and acting.
Rui
I doubt that she's against the idea of us performing elsewhere... I mean, she was all for Tsukasa attending that workshop when he first told us about it.
Nene
True...
She even said that she was looking forward to seeing his show at the end.
She even said that she was looking forward to seeing his show at the end.
Nene
Then, what's going on...?
Rui
This is just my guess...
Rui
But I think Emu's starting to see that we won't be able to stay together as we take steps towards making each of our dreams come true.
Nene
Oh...
Nene
Is that why...?
She's sad about us going our separate ways?
She's sad about us going our separate ways?
Rui
Yes, that's what I suspect.
Nene
But that's way down the road, and that's life, I guess.
Rui
Your words say one thing, but your face says different.
Nene
D-Don't stare at me like that.
Rui
For all we know, that time may be coming sooner than we realize...
Nene
What...?
Rui
Still, this is a tough one...
Rui
As much as I'd like to cheer Emu up, there's no clear solution to this problem.
Nene
Right...
Nene
But we can't just leave her like this.
There has to be something we can do for her.
There has to be something we can do for her.
Rui
Yes, what would be best for her...?
Len's Voice
<Rui!>
Nene
Huh? Len...?
Len
<Oh, Nene's here too!
Sorry for dropping in without any notice!>
Sorry for dropping in without any notice!>
Len
<KAITO wants to ask you some directing questions regarding our next show, Rui, so he asked me to come get you.>
Len
<Is something wrong...?>
Nene
Yeah...
And we're sorta not sure what to do about it.
And we're sorta not sure what to do about it.
Rui
Would you mind if we talked to all of you about it? Also, I'll be more than happy to help KAITO...
Len
<Okay!
Then, I'll let the others know!>
Then, I'll let the others know!>
Len
<We'll be waiting for you guys in SEKAI!>
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