The day of the audition
Phoenix Stage
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Cast Member A (As Rio)
“Thanks for helping me deal with that witch. I really appreciate it, Phoenix...”
Cast Member A (As Rio)
“For now, farewell!
I promise to visit your forest again someday!”
I promise to visit your forest again someday!”
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Director
Stop there...
Director
That wasn't bad. Your portrayal's improved quite a lot.
Cast Member A (As Rio)
Thank you very much!
Rui
(This audition is based on three-minute segments of scenes that each candidate wishes to do...)
Emu
Oh, it's just... My chest is starting to feel super tight because Tsukasa's going really soon...
Rui
It's rare for you to be so anxious...
You hardly ever feel nervous even when we're about to perform at a big venue.
You hardly ever feel nervous even when we're about to perform at a big venue.
Director
Alright, next...
Director
So, which scene would you like to do...?
Tsukasa
The scene where Rio falls into deep despair after letting his final chance to catch the phoenix slip through his fingers...
Director
Then, let's begin.
Sakurako, are you ready?
Sakurako, are you ready?
Director
And...begin!
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Sakurako
(This is nothing like what Tenma's been doing until now... And it only took him an instant to create this tense atmosphere...)
Sakurako
“I enjoyed being chased by you very much these past few days. It is the most fun I have had in a very long time...”
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Sakurako
“They must be exhausted...
You have been running around this forest for several days straight.”
You have been running around this forest for several days straight.”
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Tsukasa
(She's rising above the forest and into the sky. Along with the heart I've been chasing after...)
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Director
...
Cast Member
Oh...
Um... Isn't this where they're supposed to stop?
Um... Isn't this where they're supposed to stop?
Director
Y-Yes, you're right...
If the next person will...
If the next person will...
Sakurako
“I doubt I will encounter another child bent on catching a phoenix with but a silly net.”
Sakurako
“Until just a moment ago, I was willing to give him my heart. But I ended up choosing life instead.”
Tsukasa
“A phoenix feather...?
These are supposed to have the power to cure wounds and diseases...”
These are supposed to have the power to cure wounds and diseases...”
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Director
Stop!
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Tsukasa
I see...
To be honest, I was so desperate to get into Rio's mindset that I have no idea how well I did...
To be honest, I was so desperate to get into Rio's mindset that I have no idea how well I did...
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Director
Are there any of you who believe you can top that performance...?
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Sakurako
Now that we know you'll be playing my counterpart, get ready for some even tougher practices...
Tsukasa
I'm ready for that!
I, Tsukasa Tenma, will take on whatever trials are thrown my way!!!
I, Tsukasa Tenma, will take on whatever trials are thrown my way!!!
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Tsukasa
(I can't even begin to show just how much I appreciate them. I wouldn't have been able to do this without them.)
Tsukasa
(I was able to grow because they were willing to believe in me and give me their support.)
Tsukasa
(Where I'm trying to go is far over the horizon, and I have no idea if or when I'll get there.)
Tsukasa
(It doesn't matter that I don't know when or if I'll be able to reach it. The path I must take remains the same.)
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