Phoenix Wonderland
Outside the Phoenix Stage
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Nene
What?! You're joking, right...?!
It's our first day. Can't we just be polite and courteous...?
It's our first day. Can't we just be polite and courteous...?
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Sakurako
Wait, why are you making it sound like I'm the villain?! I came all this way to welcome all of you. Can't you show a little more appreciation?!
Sakurako
Welcome to the Phoenix Stage, Wonderlands×Showtime. We're glad to have you here today.
Sakurako
Alright, everybody's here.
I'm sure you all already know, but allow me to explain once more...
I'm sure you all already know, but allow me to explain once more...
Sakurako
This is Wonderlands×Showtime.
I've asked them to help make our 30th Anniversary Show one to remember.
I've asked them to help make our 30th Anniversary Show one to remember.
Cast Member A
Thank you for asking us to help with your night show! I hope we're able to put on another great performance together!
Cast Member B
Yeah, let's do our best to put on a show befitting of a 30th anniversary celebration!
Sakurako
We will now hear the details on what we'll actually be performing, as well as who will be playing which roles.
Cast Members
Right!
Sakurako
We take things much more seriously than you may realize, so do your best to keep up.
Director
Then, I'll begin by presenting what you will all be performing.
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Director
You will be performing...
“The Happy Phoenix”.
“The Happy Phoenix”.
Rui
The protagonist is a phoenix who lives deep within a forest. And one day, she meets a boy...
Rui
His mother was cursed by a witch, so he began searching for the heart of a phoenix, which can dispel the curse and save her.
Rui
However, without a heart, a phoenix becomes unable to resurrect itself. As such, the phoenix refuses the boy's demands.
Director
Now, as for who will be playing which roles...
Director
Our phoenix will be played by...Sakurako Seiryuin.
Rui
(It's a difficult role due to it being so demanding, but she should be able to handle it just fine...)
Director
Next, the forest's Great Eagle will be played by...Kenta Omori.
Omori
Thank you!
Tsukasa
(That's odd...
Normally, after the phoenix is chosen, her counterpart...the boy, Rio, would come next.)
Normally, after the phoenix is chosen, her counterpart...the boy, Rio, would come next.)
Director
Next, the Cowardly Canary will be played by Nene Kusanagi.
Director
The Featherbrained Duck by Emu Otori.
Director
The Eccentric Crow by Rui Kamishiro.
Director
The Obnoxious Chicken by Tsukasa Tenma.
Tsukasa
(The Obnoxious Chicken...
It and the duck are responsible for being the comic relief.)
It and the duck are responsible for being the comic relief.)
Tsukasa
(I'll have to fully immerse myself into my character since we've agreed to be a part of this show...)
Director
That leaves...
Director
Lastly, the witch will be played by Yukiko Nishie.
Nishie
Thank you!
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Director
About that... I haven't actually chosen anyone yet.
Director
After the phoenix, Rio is the next most important role. He will be a major factor in terms of how our show turns out, so...
Director
I plan on making my final decision after holding an internal audition for this role.
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Director
Starting now, please speak up if you wish to audition for this role.
Director
All are welcome, including those whom I've just assigned a role. In the event you are chosen for this role, I shall find a replacement for your old one.
Director
Starting tomorrow, those who have tossed their name in will be practicing alongside the rest of the cast for one week. We will hold the audition following that period.
Director
If you wish to audition, please do not hesitate to raise your hand.
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Cast Member C
Oh, I'd like to as well!
Cast Member D
Me too!
Director
I see five hands...
Understood.
Understood.
Director
This is not something we normally do, but starting tomorrow we'll have the five of you take turns during readthroughs.
Rui
Hehe. I wouldn't expect anything less.
Also, Rio's a tricky role that involves a complex set of emotions, so I'm sure it'll be a good learning experience for him.
Also, Rio's a tricky role that involves a complex set of emotions, so I'm sure it'll be a good learning experience for him.
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