A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call/Story

## Transcript

* Episode 1
* Episode 2
* Episode 3
* Episode 4
* Episode 5
* Episode 6
* Episode 7
* Episode 8

**No More Ambassadorial Show?!**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 Rui's Room

**\***Rustling**\***

Rui
Okay, it's complete. **Rui**: Okay, it's complete.

Rui
(Hehe. We'll be able to use this miniature lighting mechanism to do projection mapping wherever we like, which should allow us to employ a wide variety of new effects.) **Rui**: (Hehe. We'll be able to use this miniature lighting mechanism to do projection mapping wherever we like, which should allow us to employ a wide variety of new effects.)

Rui
(I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone reacts when they see this.) **Rui**: (I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone reacts when they see this.)

Rui
(Ah, if only it could be tomorrow now. Then I'd be able to show them immediately.) **Rui**: (Ah, if only it could be tomorrow now. Then I'd be able to show them immediately.)

Rui
Hehe... **Rui**: Hehe...

Rui
(I have them to thank for being able to try putting on so many different kinds of shows.) **Rui**: (I have them to thank for being able to try putting on so many different kinds of shows.)

Rui
If we can keep putting on shows like this for as long as possible... **Rui**: If we can keep putting on shows like this for as long as possible...

Nene
Y-Yes, we probably will have to go our separate ways in order to pursue our dreams... **Nene**: Y-Yes, we probably will have to go our separate ways in order to pursue our dreams...

Nene
The thought of that happening is really sad and makes my heart sink... **Nene**: The thought of that happening is really sad and makes my heart sink...

Nene
But when that happens... I have a feeling that it'll be the moment when we take a big step towards achieving our goals... **Nene**: But when that happens... I have a feeling that it'll be the moment when we take a big step towards achieving our goals...

Emu
Nene... **Emu**: Nene...

Tsukasa
... **Tsukasa**: ...

Nene
And until that time comes, I want to cherish the shows that we're able to do together...! **Nene**: And until that time comes, I want to cherish the shows that we're able to do together...!

Nene
All of us... Together! **Nene**: All of us... Together!

Rui
Until that time comes, eh...? **Rui**: Until that time comes, eh...?

Rui
She's right though. We'll have to cross that bridge eventually. **Rui**: She's right though. We'll have to cross that bridge eventually.

Rui
So, until then, I should keep doing my absolute best. **Rui**: So, until then, I should keep doing my absolute best.

Rui
Anyway, I should go to bed soon. They'll surely scold me if I show up with bags under my eyes... **Rui**: Anyway, I should go to bed soon. They'll surely scold me if I show up with bags under my eyes...

 The next day

 Wonder Stage

Tsukasa
Hmm... Soon... No, not yet... But they should be... **Tsukasa**: Hmm... Soon... No, not yet... But they should be...

**\***Footsteps**\***

Emu
We're done cleaning over here! **Emu**: We're done cleaning over here!

Nene
Good job, you two. **Nene**: Good job, you two.

Emu
Hm...? What's Tsukasa doing over there? He seems kinda anxious. **Emu**: Hm...? What's Tsukasa doing over there? He seems kinda anxious.

Rui
Yes, he does. He seemed fine just a second ago... **Rui**: Yes, he does. He seemed fine just a second ago...

Rui
Ah, it may be because Emu's brothers are supposed to meet with us soon... **Rui**: Ah, it may be because Emu's brothers are supposed to meet with us soon...

Nene
Oh, right. They usually tell us where we're going to do our ambassadorial performances in the morning on days off. **Nene**: Oh, right. They usually tell us where we're going to do our ambassadorial performances in the morning on days off.

Emu
Yeah, I can't wait to hear about where we're going next♪ **Emu**: Yeah, I can't wait to hear about where we're going next♪

Tsukasa
Hmm... They should be here soon... But they're later than usual... **Tsukasa**: Hmm... They should be here soon... But they're later than usual...

**\***Footsteps**\***

Keisuke
Good morning. You all seem well, as usual. **Keisuke**: Good morning. You all seem well, as usual.

Tsukasa
Ah, there you are! **Tsukasa**: Ah, there you are!

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Shosuke
Whoa! What's going on? There's no need to run... **Shosuke**: Whoa! What's going on? There's no need to run...

Tsukasa
I've been eagerly waiting to hear about where we'll be doing our next ambassadorial performance! Our show for Shibuya Festa went beyond splendidly, so I'm looking forward to producing similar results! **Tsukasa**: I've been eagerly waiting to hear about where we'll be doing our next ambassadorial performance! Our show for Shibuya Festa went beyond splendidly, so I'm looking forward to producing similar results!

Shosuke
Ah, I see... Well... **Shosuke**: Ah, I see... Well...

Emu
Hm? Is something wrong, Shosuke? **Emu**: Hm? Is something wrong, Shosuke?

Shosuke
Um, so... Shouldn't we tell them already, Keisuke...? **Shosuke**: Um, so... Shouldn't we tell them already, Keisuke...?

Keisuke
Yes. It'll make things easier to explain if we start with that. **Keisuke**: Yes. It'll make things easier to explain if we start with that.

Rui
What's going on? **Rui**: What's going on?

Keisuke
The thing is... **Keisuke**: The thing is...

Keisuke
Your next ambassadorial performance will be your last. **Keisuke**: Your next ambassadorial performance will be your last.

Tsukasa
... ... ...Wh— **Tsukasa**: ... ... ...Wh—

Tsukasa
What?! **Tsukasa**: What?!

Tsukasa
Wh-What do you mean?! This is so sudden! Why?! **Tsukasa**: Wh-What do you mean?! This is so sudden! Why?!

Emu
Yeah! Why?! Everyone loves our shows and they always smile after seeing them! What's going on here?! **Emu**: Yeah! Why?! Everyone loves our shows and they always smile after seeing them! What's going on here?!

Rui
Mind if we ask for more details regarding this? **Rui**: Mind if we ask for more details regarding this?

Keisuke
Yes, of course. **Keisuke**: Yes, of course.

Keisuke
First... It will be your last, but that is not actually a bad thing. **Keisuke**: First... It will be your last, but that is not actually a bad thing.

Keisuke
Remember what our initial objective was... To attract guests from other parts of the country who don't normally get a chance to visit our park. **Keisuke**: Remember what our initial objective was... To attract guests from other parts of the country who don't normally get a chance to visit our park.

Nene
Yeah, I do remember you guys mentioning how this park is easy to access for the locals but not for people who live far away... **Nene**: Yeah, I do remember you guys mentioning how this park is easy to access for the locals but not for people who live far away...

Shosuke
Precisely. Our main goal was to attract guests from the more far-flung regions of the country... **Shosuke**: Precisely. Our main goal was to attract guests from the more far-flung regions of the country...

Shosuke
However, we ended up accomplishing that goal much quicker than we initially expected. As a result, we've seen a high influx of those guests. **Shosuke**: However, we ended up accomplishing that goal much quicker than we initially expected. As a result, we've seen a high influx of those guests.

Emu
So, our shows really worked...?! Woohoo! Awesome! **Emu**: So, our shows really worked...?! Woohoo! Awesome!

Tsukasa
Ah, which is why we won't be doing any more shows! **Tsukasa**: Ah, which is why we won't be doing any more shows!

Tsukasa
At the same time... **Tsukasa**: At the same time...

Tsukasa
If they were so effective, why not keep doing them...? **Tsukasa**: If they were so effective, why not keep doing them...?

Shosuke
Point taken, but as it so happens, quite a few of our guests visit Phoenix Wonderland to specifically see your shows. More than you might expect. **Shosuke**: Point taken, but as it so happens, quite a few of our guests visit Phoenix Wonderland to specifically see your shows. More than you might expect.

Rui
I see. Now I'm starting to understand... **Rui**: I see. Now I'm starting to understand...

Rui
They're visiting the park to see us perform, so not being here because of our ambassadorial duties would only serve to disappoint them... **Rui**: They're visiting the park to see us perform, so not being here because of our ambassadorial duties would only serve to disappoint them...

Keisuke
Yes, exactly. As such, we need you to stay and perform at the Wonder Stage. **Keisuke**: Yes, exactly. As such, we need you to stay and perform at the Wonder Stage.

Keisuke
Then, both the park and its guests will benefit. **Keisuke**: Then, both the park and its guests will benefit.

Nene
Right... I guess that makes sense if they want to see us that much... **Nene**: Right... I guess that makes sense if they want to see us that much...

Tsukasa
Yes, we should be grateful. Still... **Tsukasa**: Yes, we should be grateful. Still...

Tsukasa
We learned so much from doing these performances. In that sense, this is rather unfortunate news... **Tsukasa**: We learned so much from doing these performances. In that sense, this is rather unfortunate news...

Emu
Yeah... You, Nene and Rui smiled so much... And I learned a lot... **Emu**: Yeah... You, Nene and Rui smiled so much... And I learned a lot...

Emu
But I'm also happy that so many people from all over the country are coming to visit! **Emu**: But I'm also happy that so many people from all over the country are coming to visit!

Nene
Hehe. Me too. **Nene**: Hehe. Me too.

Rui
Yes, these ambassadorial performances were definitely worth the effort, since we needed to come up with so many creative solutions for them. **Rui**: Yes, these ambassadorial performances were definitely worth the effort, since we needed to come up with so many creative solutions for them.

Tsukasa
I agree...! And we'll do the same for everyone who comes to see us at the Wonder Stage by putting on magnificent shows for them! **Tsukasa**: I agree...! And we'll do the same for everyone who comes to see us at the Wonder Stage by putting on magnificent shows for them!

Tsukasa
But first, we'll need to cap off our ambassadorial performances with a big finale! **Tsukasa**: But first, we'll need to cap off our ambassadorial performances with a big finale!

Emu
Yeah!! Let's do our best to make that happen!! **Emu**: Yeah!! Let's do our best to make that happen!!

Keisuke
We actually have a suggestion regarding your final ambassadorial performance. **Keisuke**: We actually have a suggestion regarding your final ambassadorial performance.

Nene
A suggestion? **Nene**: A suggestion?

Keisuke
Yes. This may feel a bit sudden, but... **Keisuke**: Yes. This may feel a bit sudden, but...

Keisuke
How would you all like to do a show with the cast of ArcLand...? **Keisuke**: How would you all like to do a show with the cast of ArcLand...?

Emu
Hm? ArcLand...? **Emu**: Hm? ArcLand...?

Tsukasa
As in Tokyo ArcLand?! **Tsukasa**: As in Tokyo ArcLand?!

Nene
What?! The ArcLand...?! The park that's famous for putting on world-class shows and performances...?! **Nene**: What?! The ArcLand...?! The park that's famous for putting on world-class shows and performances...?!

Keisuke
Yes, the very same. Not unlike Riley Dream Park, they operate parks in ten countries around the world that are based on the countless movies they've produced. **Keisuke**: Yes, the very same. Not unlike Riley Dream Park, they operate parks in ten countries around the world that are based on the countless movies they've produced.

Rui
That's a very attractive offer, but how did this come to be exactly...? **Rui**: That's a very attractive offer, but how did this come to be exactly...?

Keisuke
Not too long ago, some people from ArcLand contacted us about our show casts doing a performance together as a sort of cultural exchange meant to help raise each other's skills. **Keisuke**: Not too long ago, some people from ArcLand contacted us about our show casts doing a performance together as a sort of cultural exchange meant to help raise each other's skills.

Nene
A cultural exchange? **Nene**: A cultural exchange?

Shosuke
We wondered why they were asking us this at all initially, and believed that they were trying to undermine us somehow after we finalized our partnership with Riley Dream Park... **Shosuke**: We wondered why they were asking us this at all initially, and believed that they were trying to undermine us somehow after we finalized our partnership with Riley Dream Park...

Keisuke
However, as it turns out, they genuinely seem to want to use this opportunity to give their cast members a chance to improve their skills. **Keisuke**: However, as it turns out, they genuinely seem to want to use this opportunity to give their cast members a chance to improve their skills.

Nene
Really? Even though they're already this popular...? **Nene**: Really? Even though they're already this popular...?

Tsukasa
Despite being the best show in town, they're not resting on their laurels. That's very admirable of them... **Tsukasa**: Despite being the best show in town, they're not resting on their laurels. That's very admirable of them...

Keisuke
They even mentioned you specifically and how it'd be an honor to work with the peerless casts of the Wonder Stage and Phoenix Stage since they're all the rage right now. **Keisuke**: They even mentioned you specifically and how it'd be an honor to work with the peerless casts of the Wonder Stage and Phoenix Stage since they're all the rage right now.

Shosuke
We're thinking about having Seiryuin and her troupe guide them around the park, with you all doing a show with them. How does that sound...? **Shosuke**: We're thinking about having Seiryuin and her troupe guide them around the park, with you all doing a show with them. How does that sound...?

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Rui
(ArcLand is the theme park that arguably puts on the best shows in the country.) **Rui**: (ArcLand is the theme park that arguably puts on the best shows in the country.)

Rui
(They've even put on shows recently with casts consisting of some of the best young actors around and directors from around the world. They're clearly not afraid to take on new challenges.) **Rui**: (They've even put on shows recently with casts consisting of some of the best young actors around and directors from around the world. They're clearly not afraid to take on new challenges.)

Rui
(We stand to learn a lot from them. This could be an opportunity for us to grow quite a bit as a troupe.) **Rui**: (We stand to learn a lot from them. This could be an opportunity for us to grow quite a bit as a troupe.)

Rui
(And I'm personally curious...) **Rui**: (And I'm personally curious...)

Rui
I'd like to go forward with this. What do you all think? **Rui**: I'd like to go forward with this. What do you all think?

Emu
I'm for it too! If lots and lots of people come to see our show, it's gonna be even more wonderhoy than usual! **Emu**: I'm for it too! If lots and lots of people come to see our show, it's gonna be even more wonderhoy than usual!

Nene
I might start feeling nervous if too many people show up... At the same time, I could learn a lot from this experience. So, I'm also for it... **Nene**: I might start feeling nervous if too many people show up... At the same time, I could learn a lot from this experience. So, I'm also for it...

Tsukasa
Excellent! **Tsukasa**: Excellent!

Tsukasa
I have no complaints! Let us take this opportunity as those who truly love shows to learn as much as we can from one another! **Tsukasa**: I have no complaints! Let us take this opportunity as those who truly love shows to learn as much as we can from one another!

Keisuke
Ah, wonderful. Then, we'll let them know right away. **Keisuke**: Ah, wonderful. Then, we'll let them know right away.

Shosuke
We feel bad about dumping this on you so suddenly, but do your best during your last ambassadorial performance, okay? **Shosuke**: We feel bad about dumping this on you so suddenly, but do your best during your last ambassadorial performance, okay?

Emu
Okay! **Emu**: Okay!

Nene
Still, how many people do you think are gonna come? I really don't feel great about performing with a whole load of new people... **Nene**: Still, how many people do you think are gonna come? I really don't feel great about performing with a whole load of new people...

Tsukasa
Nonsense! You're going to be a world-famous songstress! You should have more confidence in yourself! **Tsukasa**: Nonsense! You're going to be a world-famous songstress! You should have more confidence in yourself!

Emu
Yeah, he's right! You're gonna knock their socks off! **Emu**: Yeah, he's right! You're gonna knock their socks off!

Nene
Just by being confident? **Nene**: Just by being confident?

Rui
Speaking of which, where will we be performing exactly? **Rui**: Speaking of which, where will we be performing exactly?

Keisuke
At the Museum of Emerging Technologies that's about to have its grand opening. Here's a pamphlet for it. **Keisuke**: At the Museum of Emerging Technologies that's about to have its grand opening. Here's a pamphlet for it.

Tsukasa
That means we'll also be advertising the museum itself! We'll need to do our best for this! **Tsukasa**: That means we'll also be advertising the museum itself! We'll need to do our best for this!

Emu
Wow...! This place looks so cool! And shiny! **Emu**: Wow...! This place looks so cool! And shiny!

Keisuke
This museum seems to focus on the near future and has exhibits that introduce state-of-the-art technologies from around the world. The plaza outside will be your stage. **Keisuke**: This museum seems to focus on the near future and has exhibits that introduce state-of-the-art technologies from around the world. The plaza outside will be your stage.

Rui
The near future... **Rui**: The near future...

Rui
Hehe. I'm already getting some interesting ideas. **Rui**: Hehe. I'm already getting some interesting ideas.

Rui
In any case, let's all do our best to put on the best show we can together. **Rui**: In any case, let's all do our best to put on the best show we can together.

**Asahi Genbu**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 Wonderland SEKAI

Emu
We're here! Where do you think Miku and the others are! **Emu**: We're here! Where do you think Miku and the others are!

Nene
If they're not here, they're probably at KAITO's tent, right? **Nene**: If they're not here, they're probably at KAITO's tent, right?

Emu
Then, let's go go go! I really wanna tell them about our next show♪ **Emu**: Then, let's go go go! I really wanna tell them about our next show♪

Tsukasa
Yes, I'm sure they'll want to join in on the action. Miku in particular is probably going to exclaim, "That sounds like fun☆ I wanna be in it too☆" **Tsukasa**: Yes, I'm sure they'll want to join in on the action. Miku in particular is probably going to exclaim, "That sounds like fun☆ I wanna be in it too☆"

Rui
Hehe. I agree. ... **Rui**: Hehe. I agree. ...

Nene
...? What's wrong, Rui? **Nene**: ...? What's wrong, Rui?

Rui
Oh, um... I was just wondering about something... **Rui**: Oh, um... I was just wondering about something...

Emu
Wondering about what? **Emu**: Wondering about what?

Rui
Just how many of my ideas the cast members from ArcLand are going to be willing to accept? **Rui**: Just how many of my ideas the cast members from ArcLand are going to be willing to accept?

Tsukasa
...! **Tsukasa**: ...!

Tsukasa
Rui... **Tsukasa**: Rui...

Rui
Ah, don't worry. It's not actually bothering me that much. **Rui**: Ah, don't worry. It's not actually bothering me that much.

Rui
However, after that wedding, the night show and the Sports Festival... I've come to understand that not all are willing to go along with my ideas... **Rui**: However, after that wedding, the night show and the Sports Festival... I've come to understand that not all are willing to go along with my ideas...

Rui
But it's okay. I was simply wondering how far I'll be able to go with our final ambassadorial performance. **Rui**: But it's okay. I was simply wondering how far I'll be able to go with our final ambassadorial performance.

Emu
I'm sure we'll get to do lots! I mean, your ideas are always super duper fun, Rui! **Emu**: I'm sure we'll get to do lots! I mean, your ideas are always super duper fun, Rui!

Tsukasa
Exactly!! Your directing is invaluable to us!! I say use whatever ideas you see fit!! **Tsukasa**: Exactly!! Your directing is invaluable to us!! I say use whatever ideas you see fit!!

Rui
Hehe. Thank you all very much. **Rui**: Hehe. Thank you all very much.

Miku
I said NO! **Miku**: I said NO!

Birdie Plushie
No, I wanna do it! I'm gonna do it! **Birdie Plushie**: No, I wanna do it! I'm gonna do it!

Tsukasa
Hm? Those voices... **Tsukasa**: Hm? Those voices...

Emu
Hey, look over there! It's Miku and everyone! What are they doing?! **Emu**: Hey, look over there! It's Miku and everyone! What are they doing?!

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

KAITO
Ah, there you all are. Unfortunately, we have a slight situation on our hands... **KAITO**: Ah, there you all are. Unfortunately, we have a slight situation on our hands...

Nene
What kind of situation? **Nene**: What kind of situation?

MEIKO
See the birdie plushie talking to Miku right now? They're arguing about whether or not to do a show on the flying train. **MEIKO**: See the birdie plushie talking to Miku right now? They're arguing about whether or not to do a show on the flying train.

Rui
Oh, on the train? We did that with KAITO once. **Rui**: Oh, on the train? We did that with KAITO once.

KAITO
That's actually the reason. Our feathery friend here wishes to do the same thing... **KAITO**: That's actually the reason. Our feathery friend here wishes to do the same thing...

KAITO
A show that's full of acrobatic stunts performed on top of the train. **KAITO**: A show that's full of acrobatic stunts performed on top of the train.

Nene
On top of it? With everyone? That sounds pretty dangerous... **Nene**: On top of it? With everyone? That sounds pretty dangerous...

Rui
I agree... Doing a show like that has certainly crossed my mind before... **Rui**: I agree... Doing a show like that has certainly crossed my mind before...

Rui
From what I saw before, there's no way to actually operate the train, and it seems to just fly off on its own sometimes. As a result, that endeavor ended up being too risky. **Rui**: From what I saw before, there's no way to actually operate the train, and it seems to just fly off on its own sometimes. As a result, that endeavor ended up being too risky.

MEIKO
We even thought about how to use wires and such, but couldn't think of what to do if they got tangled up... **MEIKO**: We even thought about how to use wires and such, but couldn't think of what to do if they got tangled up...

MEIKO
So, we said that we shouldn't do a show up there. But... **MEIKO**: So, we said that we shouldn't do a show up there. But...

Len
I mean, it'd be pretty hard to pull off if you can't fly like a birdie. And even the others who can fly said they were scared... **Len**: I mean, it'd be pretty hard to pull off if you can't fly like a birdie. And even the others who can fly said they were scared...

Birdie Plushie
But I can do it! **Birdie Plushie**: But I can do it!

Birdie Plushie
I don't care if no one else can! I'll do it by myself! **Birdie Plushie**: I don't care if no one else can! I'll do it by myself!

Miku
What?! W-Wait! **Miku**: What?! W-Wait!

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Rui
As much as they want to do a show, no one else is willing to participate... **Rui**: As much as they want to do a show, no one else is willing to participate...

Rui
That sounds like the old me. I wish I could help out somehow... **Rui**: That sounds like the old me. I wish I could help out somehow...

KAITO
We also want to help. That's why we've been trying to come up with an alternative. **KAITO**: We also want to help. That's why we've been trying to come up with an alternative.

KAITO
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take up so much of your time with this... You're all here to practice, yes? **KAITO**: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take up so much of your time with this... You're all here to practice, yes?

Tsukasa
Actually, we stopped by to tell you about what we'll be doing for our next show. **Tsukasa**: Actually, we stopped by to tell you about what we'll be doing for our next show.

Luka
Oh? Please continue. **Luka**: Oh? Please continue.

Tsukasa
As it turns out, we're going to be performing a show alongside some cast members from the world-famous theme park, ArcLand. **Tsukasa**: As it turns out, we're going to be performing a show alongside some cast members from the world-famous theme park, ArcLand.

MEIKO
Oh, that sounds like fun! Do you know what your show is going to be about? **MEIKO**: Oh, that sounds like fun! Do you know what your show is going to be about?

Rui
Not yet. We're scheduled to meet with them tomorrow. Our plan is to discuss ideas with them when we do. **Rui**: Not yet. We're scheduled to meet with them tomorrow. Our plan is to discuss ideas with them when we do.

KAITO
Break a leg, everyone! This should end up being a nice experience for all of you. **KAITO**: Break a leg, everyone! This should end up being a nice experience for all of you.

Rui
Thank you. We hope so too. **Rui**: Thank you. We hope so too.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Emu
Oh, Miku's back...! **Emu**: Oh, Miku's back...!

Miku
\*Sigh\* Birdie flew away... **Miku**: \*Sigh\* Birdie flew away...

Miku
Hmm... What do we do? Isn't there a way for us to do a fun show together...? Huh...? **Miku**: Hmm... What do we do? Isn't there a way for us to do a fun show together...? Huh...?

Miku
Hey, when did you guys get here...?! **Miku**: Hey, when did you guys get here...?!

Nene
We heard about what happened. How are things going? It sounds like you're in a tough pickle... **Nene**: We heard about what happened. How are things going? It sounds like you're in a tough pickle...

Miku
Hmm... Well... **Miku**: Hmm... Well...

Miku
I really don't know what to do... And Birdie flew away all angry and frustrated... \*Sigh\* **Miku**: I really don't know what to do... And Birdie flew away all angry and frustrated... \*Sigh\*

Emu
Miku... **Emu**: Miku...

Miku
But sighing isn't gonna help us put on a fun show... **Miku**: But sighing isn't gonna help us put on a fun show...

Miku
I'll keep trying to come up with a way that the plushies can do one...! **Miku**: I'll keep trying to come up with a way that the plushies can do one...!

KAITO
Hehe. Me too. Let's work together so that they can put on a good show. **KAITO**: Hehe. Me too. Let's work together so that they can put on a good show.

Rui
Please feel free to ask us if you need any help. **Rui**: Please feel free to ask us if you need any help.

Miku
Okay! Thanks! **Miku**: Okay! Thanks!

 Wonder Stage

Tsukasa
Hmm... As glad as I am that we got to tell them about our next show, it was a bit strange to see them in such a predicament. **Tsukasa**: Hmm... As glad as I am that we got to tell them about our next show, it was a bit strange to see them in such a predicament.

Rui
Yes, it was... **Rui**: Yes, it was...

Rui
Shows can involve a large number of people all fixated on different goals, which can lead to some unpleasant situations. **Rui**: Shows can involve a large number of people all fixated on different goals, which can lead to some unpleasant situations.

Nene
Yeah... We'll need to keep that in mind for our own show... **Nene**: Yeah... We'll need to keep that in mind for our own show...

Emu
Us too? **Emu**: Us too?

Nene
Yeah, because we're gonna be performing with a new set of people. There's probably gonna be some growing pains... **Nene**: Yeah, because we're gonna be performing with a new set of people. There's probably gonna be some growing pains...

Emu
We'll be fine! We just have to get to know each other and...! Oh, I know! We should have some food or snacks together! Then we'll be friends in no time! **Emu**: We'll be fine! We just have to get to know each other and...! Oh, I know! We should have some food or snacks together! Then we'll be friends in no time!

Nene
Hehe. What, like eating from the same plate or something? **Nene**: Hehe. What, like eating from the same plate or something?

Rui
Actually, that may not be a bad idea. We should do that if we get the chance. **Rui**: Actually, that may not be a bad idea. We should do that if we get the chance.

Emu
Yay!! **Emu**: Yay!!

Tsukasa
Okay! Then, let's do our best to put on an excellent show together! **Tsukasa**: Okay! Then, let's do our best to put on an excellent show together!

 Two days later

Tsukasa
Hmm...! Soon... No, not yet... But they should be...! **Tsukasa**: Hmm...! Soon... No, not yet... But they should be...!

Nene
This feels like déjà vu... **Nene**: This feels like déjà vu...

Rui
I guess he did the same thing the day before yesterday. **Rui**: I guess he did the same thing the day before yesterday.

Emu
I can't wait for them to get here♪ How should we greet them? Oh, what if I flew down from above?! **Emu**: I can't wait for them to get here♪ How should we greet them? Oh, what if I flew down from above?!

Nene
That'd definitely get their attention, but you'd also probably scare them. Let's save that for some other time. **Nene**: That'd definitely get their attention, but you'd also probably scare them. Let's save that for some other time.

Emu
Okay, let's save it for then! **Emu**: Okay, let's save it for then!

Rui
Hehe. Alright, it's just about time... **Rui**: Hehe. Alright, it's just about time...

Keisuke's Voice
Please enjoy the rest of your visit. **Keisuke's Voice**: Please enjoy the rest of your visit.

???
Yes, we intend to! **???**: Yes, we intend to!

**\***Footsteps**\***

Tsukasa
Hm! Is that...?! **Tsukasa**: Hm! Is that...?!

Rui
I'm seeing... Seven of them. **Rui**: I'm seeing... Seven of them.

Nene
Wait, that person at the front looks really familiar... **Nene**: Wait, that person at the front looks really familiar...

Nene
I-Isn't that Asahi Genbu?! **Nene**: I-Isn't that Asahi Genbu?!

Tsukasa
Asahi Genbu...? Wait, THE Asahi Genbu?! **Tsukasa**: Asahi Genbu...? Wait, THE Asahi Genbu?!

Emu
Huh? Where?! Gen-who?! **Emu**: Huh? Where?! Gen-who?!

Nene
Genbu. His name's Genbu. **Nene**: Genbu. His name's Genbu.

Rui
Asahi Genbu... He's a young actor who's been attracting quite a bit of attention lately. On top of being a central figure at ArcLand, he's been appearing in movies and TV shows. **Rui**: Asahi Genbu... He's a young actor who's been attracting quite a bit of attention lately. On top of being a central figure at ArcLand, he's been appearing in movies and TV shows.

Rui
He's supposed to be a remarkable actor, so I'm looking forward to seeing how he performs in person. **Rui**: He's supposed to be a remarkable actor, so I'm looking forward to seeing how he performs in person.

Rui
Oh, he's also famous for being among the first to be asked to perform at the Center Theatre. **Rui**: Oh, he's also famous for being among the first to be asked to perform at the Center Theatre.

Emu
The Center Theatre...? **Emu**: The Center Theatre...?

Nene
So, ArcLand has a lot of stages, but you can only perform on that one if you're both young and really good. **Nene**: So, ArcLand has a lot of stages, but you can only perform on that one if you're both young and really good.

Emu
Wait, really?! **Emu**: Wait, really?!

Rui
ArcLand certainly has been putting a lot of resources into their stage performances recently. They've been recruiting the best up-and-coming actors and directors, while also providing them with an environment in which they can all thrive. **Rui**: ArcLand certainly has been putting a lot of resources into their stage performances recently. They've been recruiting the best up-and-coming actors and directors, while also providing them with an environment in which they can all thrive.

Tsukasa
I'd seen Asahi Genbu a number of times before on TV... But to think that he's actually here... **Tsukasa**: I'd seen Asahi Genbu a number of times before on TV... But to think that he's actually here...

Asahi
Oh... **Asahi**: Oh...

Tsukasa
Huh...?! **Tsukasa**: Huh...?!

Tsukasa
(Th-This pregnant pause...! Wh-What's going on?!) **Tsukasa**: (Th-This pregnant pause...! Wh-What's going on?!)

Tsukasa
(No, calm down! A star should know how to keep their cool in these situations. Just greet him like normal and...) **Tsukasa**: (No, calm down! A star should know how to keep their cool in these situations. Just greet him like normal and...)

Asahi
It's... **Asahi**: It's...

Tsukasa
It's? **Tsukasa**: It's?

Asahi
It's really you!! WXS in the flesh!! **Asahi**: It's really you!! WXS in the flesh!!

Tsukasa
Huh...? **Tsukasa**: Huh...?

Asahi
Everyone! It's really WXS! Look, it's Miles! He's literally right in front of us...!! **Asahi**: Everyone! It's really WXS! Look, it's Miles! He's literally right in front of us...!!

Tsukasa
Miles?! O-Oh, from the night show... **Tsukasa**: Miles?! O-Oh, from the night show...

Asahi
W-Would it be okay if we shook hands?! **Asahi**: W-Would it be okay if we shook hands?!

Tsukasa
O-Of course!! Why not...?! **Tsukasa**: O-Of course!! Why not...?!

ArcLand Cast Member A
C-Calm down, Asahi! **ArcLand Cast Member A**: C-Calm down, Asahi!

Asahi
How can I?! They're WXS! The ones who came up with that night show! **Asahi**: How can I?! They're WXS! The ones who came up with that night show!

ArcLand Cast Member B
Haha... I guess there wasn't much we could do to avoid this... **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Haha... I guess there wasn't much we could do to avoid this...

Nene
H-He's way different from what I was expecting... **Nene**: H-He's way different from what I was expecting...

Emu
He seems really fun and energetic! **Emu**: He seems really fun and energetic!

Asahi
Oh no! I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself! **Asahi**: Oh no! I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself!

Asahi
My name is Asahi Genbu. I'm beyond ecstatic about being given this opportunity to put on a show with all of you! **Asahi**: My name is Asahi Genbu. I'm beyond ecstatic about being given this opportunity to put on a show with all of you!

Asahi
We're cast members for Tokyo ArcLand's Center Theatre, and we very much look forward to working with you! **Asahi**: We're cast members for Tokyo ArcLand's Center Theatre, and we very much look forward to working with you!

Tsukasa
Yes, uh...! We look forward to working with you as well! **Tsukasa**: Yes, uh...! We look forward to working with you as well!

Tsukasa
We are Wonderlands×Showtime! And I am the troupe leader, Tsukasa Tenma! **Tsukasa**: We are Wonderlands×Showtime! And I am the troupe leader, Tsukasa Tenma!

Rui
Hehe. He's very different compared to when he appears on TV and such... **Rui**: Hehe. He's very different compared to when he appears on TV and such...

Rui
But he seems like an interesting person. **Rui**: But he seems like an interesting person.

Nene
I-I'm Nene Kusanagi... I started acting when I was little after joining a children's theatre group. One thing led to another and I ended up performing at the Wonder Stage. **Nene**: I-I'm Nene Kusanagi... I started acting when I was little after joining a children's theatre group. One thing led to another and I ended up performing at the Wonder Stage.

Nene
Also... I like singing very much! I-I'm looking forward to working with all of you, and promise to do my best! **Nene**: Also... I like singing very much! I-I'm looking forward to working with all of you, and promise to do my best!

**\***Applause**\***

Nene
Geez, I thought my heart was gonna stop... **Nene**: Geez, I thought my heart was gonna stop...

Emu
That was a really wonderhoy speech, Nene! Oh, it might've been more wonderhoy if you sang! **Emu**: That was a really wonderhoy speech, Nene! Oh, it might've been more wonderhoy if you sang!

Nene
M-Maybe next time... **Nene**: M-Maybe next time...

Tsukasa
Alright, now that we've had a chance to introduce ourselves, why don't we start discussing the details for our ambassadorial performance? **Tsukasa**: Alright, now that we've had a chance to introduce ourselves, why don't we start discussing the details for our ambassadorial performance?

Asahi
Yes, let's! **Asahi**: Yes, let's!

Emu
Oh! Then, can I start?! **Emu**: Oh! Then, can I start?!

Emu
Since we're gonna be performing at the Museum of Emerging Technologies, what if we did something futuristic?! **Emu**: Since we're gonna be performing at the Museum of Emerging Technologies, what if we did something futuristic?!

Tsukasa
F-Futuristic? You always come up with these vague suggestions... **Tsukasa**: F-Futuristic? You always come up with these vague suggestions...

Nene
Yeah, but... I think she has the right idea. I mean, we usually try to match these performances to the venue's theme. **Nene**: Yeah, but... I think she has the right idea. I mean, we usually try to match these performances to the venue's theme.

Rui
Right... As usual, it's best to make the most out of where we'll be. **Rui**: Right... As usual, it's best to make the most out of where we'll be.

Rui
I'm sure our audience will also appreciate how it goes with the museum's theme and see it as a special experience. **Rui**: I'm sure our audience will also appreciate how it goes with the museum's theme and see it as a special experience.

Asahi
Ah, I see... So that's how you come up with your ideas for shows. **Asahi**: Ah, I see... So that's how you come up with your ideas for shows.

Rui
We generally try to fully utilize the stage or venue for our performances. Besides that... **Rui**: We generally try to fully utilize the stage or venue for our performances. Besides that...

Rui
(I want to make full use of the talent ArcLand has given us.) **Rui**: (I want to make full use of the talent ArcLand has given us.)

Rui
(Asahi Genbu in particular since he's multitalented... He has a knack for quickly getting into character for whatever role he's assigned. Some even call him a genius for being able to do that...) **Rui**: (Asahi Genbu in particular since he's multitalented... He has a knack for quickly getting into character for whatever role he's assigned. Some even call him a genius for being able to do that...)

Rui
(Not only that, but Tsukasa, Nene and Emu stand to learn quite a bit from seeing him perform.) **Rui**: (Not only that, but Tsukasa, Nene and Emu stand to learn quite a bit from seeing him perform.)

Rui
(Ideally, we'll be able to maximize what we get out of this experience.) **Rui**: (Ideally, we'll be able to maximize what we get out of this experience.)

Rui
(Especially for the sake of Tsukasa and Nene, who both dream of seeing the world.) **Rui**: (Especially for the sake of Tsukasa and Nene, who both dream of seeing the world.)

Rui
(So, something that makes use of our venue while also helping improve everybody's skills...) **Rui**: (So, something that makes use of our venue while also helping improve everybody's skills...)

Rui
I suggest that we do "The Two Androids". **Rui**: I suggest that we do "The Two Androids".

Tsukasa
"The Two Androids"? **Tsukasa**: "The Two Androids"?

Asahi
Ah, yes... That would go well with the museum. **Asahi**: Ah, yes... That would go well with the museum.

Rui
Are you familiar with "The Two Androids", Genbu? **Rui**: Are you familiar with "The Two Androids", Genbu?

Asahi
It's a hidden gem in terms of science-fiction stories. A friend of mine recommended it to me and read it for the first time at a library in Japan when I was in sixth grade. **Asahi**: It's a hidden gem in terms of science-fiction stories. A friend of mine recommended it to me and read it for the first time at a library in Japan when I was in sixth grade.

Rui
Oh, what a coincidence. I read the Yoshio Ueda translation when I was in elementary school. **Rui**: Oh, what a coincidence. I read the Yoshio Ueda translation when I was in elementary school.

Asahi
You too, Kamishiro?! That's the version I read! But looking back, I had a lot of trouble getting my head around how it was written... **Asahi**: You too, Kamishiro?! That's the version I read! But looking back, I had a lot of trouble getting my head around how it was written...

Rui
Hehe. So did I. I'm not sure it was meant to be read by elementary schoolers. **Rui**: Hehe. So did I. I'm not sure it was meant to be read by elementary schoolers.

Asahi
Exactly! I tried reading the original when I was in junior high school and actually had an easier time understanding it. **Asahi**: Exactly! I tried reading the original when I was in junior high school and actually had an easier time understanding it.

Rui
(I already had a hunch, but I suppose it's only natural for the young stars of ArcLand to have been exposed to old classics like this one...) **Rui**: (I already had a hunch, but I suppose it's only natural for the young stars of ArcLand to have been exposed to old classics like this one...)

Rui
(But he said "a library in Japan" just now... Does that mean he spent time living abroad for a time?) **Rui**: (But he said "a library in Japan" just now... Does that mean he spent time living abroad for a time?)

Tsukasa
So, what's "The Two Androids" actually about? **Tsukasa**: So, what's "The Two Androids" actually about?

Rui
Oh, about that. Allow me to give a quick synopsis... **Rui**: Oh, about that. Allow me to give a quick synopsis...

Rui
It takes place 100 years in the future in a laboratory where the two androids reside. **Rui**: It takes place 100 years in the future in a laboratory where the two androids reside.

Rui
They were so new that the professor who made them still hadn't gotten around to programming in any knowledge. **Rui**: They were so new that the professor who made them still hadn't gotten around to programming in any knowledge.

Rui
However, one day, other humans discover them. Soldiers from Nations A and B. **Rui**: However, one day, other humans discover them. Soldiers from Nations A and B.

Rui
Both sides sought to weaponize them, which led to each nation taking one android for themselves. **Rui**: Both sides sought to weaponize them, which led to each nation taking one android for themselves.

Rui
With a bit of luck, Alfred, the android that was taken by Nation A, managed to escape the clutches of the military and find refuge in the home of some kind-hearted pioneers at the edge of the wilderness. Alfred would begin learning more about the world. **Rui**: With a bit of luck, Alfred, the android that was taken by Nation A, managed to escape the clutches of the military and find refuge in the home of some kind-hearted pioneers at the edge of the wilderness. Alfred would begin learning more about the world.

Rui
Meanwhile, Bartlett, the android that was taken by Nation B, underwent the process of becoming a weapon of war. **Rui**: Meanwhile, Bartlett, the android that was taken by Nation B, underwent the process of becoming a weapon of war.

Emu
Oh no! That's terrible! **Emu**: Oh no! That's terrible!

ArcLand Cast Member A
But it makes for an interesting story. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: But it makes for an interesting story.

Rui
Then, during the final scene, they're reunited in the battle-scarred wasteland that was the pioneers' home. **Rui**: Then, during the final scene, they're reunited in the battle-scarred wasteland that was the pioneers' home.

Rui
One android was taught the value of human kindness, while the other was only shown how to cruelly inflict pain onto others. Despite originating from the same place, they ended up walking down starkly different paths. **Rui**: One android was taught the value of human kindness, while the other was only shown how to cruelly inflict pain onto others. Despite originating from the same place, they ended up walking down starkly different paths.

Tsukasa
Wh-What happens next?! **Tsukasa**: Wh-What happens next?!

Rui
What happens next...? Hehe... You'll just have to read the script to find out. **Rui**: What happens next...? Hehe... You'll just have to read the script to find out.

Tsukasa
Wh-What...?! **Tsukasa**: Wh-What...?!

Nene
You're really not gonna tell us?! You pretty much told us the whole story! **Nene**: You're really not gonna tell us?! You pretty much told us the whole story!

ArcLand Cast Member B
Yeah, I wanna know too! **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Yeah, I wanna know too!

Asahi
Haha! You're quite the storyteller. But I agree. You should all read what happens for yourselves. **Asahi**: Haha! You're quite the storyteller. But I agree. You should all read what happens for yourselves.

Rui
Yes, my point exactly. So, Genbu, promise not to tell them what happens. **Rui**: Yes, my point exactly. So, Genbu, promise not to tell them what happens.

Asahi
Of course! Oh, speaking of which... **Asahi**: Of course! Oh, speaking of which...

Asahi
Please, call me Asahi. If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to call you by your first names as well. **Asahi**: Please, call me Asahi. If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to call you by your first names as well.

Rui
Yes, Asahi, please do. **Rui**: Yes, Asahi, please do.

Tsukasa
Alright, now that we have our story, let's start choosing roles! **Tsukasa**: Alright, now that we have our story, let's start choosing roles!

Rui
Ah, about that. I actually have an idea regarding who will be leading... **Rui**: Ah, about that. I actually have an idea regarding who will be leading...

Asahi
You do? **Asahi**: You do?

Rui
Yes. **Rui**: Yes.

Rui
I'd like you and Asahi to play our two androids, Tsukasa. How does that sound? **Rui**: I'd like you and Asahi to play our two androids, Tsukasa. How does that sound?

**The Two Leads**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 Phoenix Wonderland

 Wonder Stage

Tsukasa
Asahi and I as the two androids...? So, in other words, you want two leads for this show? **Tsukasa**: Asahi and I as the two androids...? So, in other words, you want two leads for this show?

Rui
Yes, that's right. **Rui**: Yes, that's right.

Rui
To be fair, Alfred's technically the main protagonist of this story. **Rui**: To be fair, Alfred's technically the main protagonist of this story.

Rui
Especially considering how Alfred goes from being a mindless machine to a sentient being with real emotions. **Rui**: Especially considering how Alfred goes from being a mindless machine to a sentient being with real emotions.

Rui
However, Bartlett plays a key role during the last scene. So in essence, the show has two leads. **Rui**: However, Bartlett plays a key role during the last scene. So in essence, the show has two leads.

Asahi
Yes, that sounds really interesting! I'd be honored to be one of the protagonists alongside Miles. **Asahi**: Yes, that sounds really interesting! I'd be honored to be one of the protagonists alongside Miles.

Tsukasa
Likewise...! This should end up being a very good learning experience. **Tsukasa**: Likewise...! This should end up being a very good learning experience.

Tsukasa
So, who's going to be playing which android? **Tsukasa**: So, who's going to be playing which android?

Rui
I actually don't want to make a decision just yet. **Rui**: I actually don't want to make a decision just yet.

Asahi
Huh? **Asahi**: Huh?

Rui
The truth is, Asahi, I still don't know much about your acting style. **Rui**: The truth is, Asahi, I still don't know much about your acting style.

Rui
Which is why I'd like you two to try playing both roles in order for me to see who's more suited for which role. **Rui**: Which is why I'd like you two to try playing both roles in order for me to see who's more suited for which role.

Tsukasa
I see. Good idea, Rui. I have no problem with that! **Tsukasa**: I see. Good idea, Rui. I have no problem with that!

Asahi
Me neither! That actually makes things more exciting! **Asahi**: Me neither! That actually makes things more exciting!

Rui
Thank you both very much. If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to think more about the other roles once I get home. **Rui**: Thank you both very much. If it's okay with all of you, I'd like to think more about the other roles once I get home.

Emu
Okay!! **Emu**: Okay!!

ArcLand Cast Member A
I can't wait to read the script! **ArcLand Cast Member A**: I can't wait to read the script!

Rui
(Okay, that went rather smoothly, and everyone seems to be in a good mood...) **Rui**: (Okay, that went rather smoothly, and everyone seems to be in a good mood...)

Rui
(However, the hard part starts now. Between deciding how they need to act, what stunts and effects to use and working with the cast members of ArcLand, there's a lot of work up ahead.) **Rui**: (However, the hard part starts now. Between deciding how they need to act, what stunts and effects to use and working with the cast members of ArcLand, there's a lot of work up ahead.)

Rui
(Regardless... I should just proceed the way I normally do and give it my best.) **Rui**: (Regardless... I should just proceed the way I normally do and give it my best.)

 A few days later

Rui
Now that we all have our roles, so I'd like for us to do a table read today. Once again, I look forward to putting on a good show with all of you. **Rui**: Now that we all have our roles, so I'd like for us to do a table read today. Once again, I look forward to putting on a good show with all of you.

Tsukasa
As do I!! **Tsukasa**: As do I!!

Asahi
Same here! I'm really looking forward to this! **Asahi**: Same here! I'm really looking forward to this!

Emu
It's still the morning, but everyone sounds so fired up♪ **Emu**: It's still the morning, but everyone sounds so fired up♪

Nene
W-We have two shouters now...? **Nene**: W-We have two shouters now...?

Asahi
Oh, by the way, Rui... **Asahi**: Oh, by the way, Rui...

Asahi
Which roles do you want Tsukasa and me to play for the time being? You're going to make your final decision later, right? **Asahi**: Which roles do you want Tsukasa and me to play for the time being? You're going to make your final decision later, right?

Rui
For now, Asahi, I'd like you to play Alfred, the android that gets taken by Nation A. As such, Tsukasa, I'd like you to play Bartlett, the android that gets taken by Nation B. **Rui**: For now, Asahi, I'd like you to play Alfred, the android that gets taken by Nation A. As such, Tsukasa, I'd like you to play Bartlett, the android that gets taken by Nation B.

Rui
I'd also like it if you two could swap roles depending on the scene and how we do during our read. **Rui**: I'd also like it if you two could swap roles depending on the scene and how we do during our read.

Rui
Unfortunately, that means you two will each have to learn both roles... **Rui**: Unfortunately, that means you two will each have to learn both roles...

Asahi
No problem! **Asahi**: No problem!

Tsukasa
Leave it to me! **Tsukasa**: Leave it to me!

Rui
Hehe. Wonderful. **Rui**: Hehe. Wonderful.

Rui
As for the rest of you... Emu, you'll be playing the girl who finds Alfred at the edge of the wilderness. Nene, you'll be playing Bartlett's drill sergeant. **Rui**: As for the rest of you... Emu, you'll be playing the girl who finds Alfred at the edge of the wilderness. Nene, you'll be playing Bartlett's drill sergeant.

Emu
Okay! **Emu**: Okay!

Rui
Then, let's begin our table read. **Rui**: Then, let's begin our table read.

Tsukasa
"Good morning, Alfred. How are you...?" **Tsukasa**: "Good morning, Alfred. How are you...?"

Rui
Again... **Rui**: Again...

Tsukasa
Rui, I thought we were just getting our feet wet with this one... **Tsukasa**: Rui, I thought we were just getting our feet wet with this one...

Rui
I apologize for interrupting you this early, but you just didn't sound like an android just now. Would you mind giving it another try...? **Rui**: I apologize for interrupting you this early, but you just didn't sound like an android just now. Would you mind giving it another try...?

Tsukasa
Hmm... Like an android... **Tsukasa**: Hmm... Like an android...

Nene
That sounds really hard. I'm not sure how I'd play one... **Nene**: That sounds really hard. I'm not sure how I'd play one...

Emu
Hmm... "G00D M0RN1N6! ALFR3D!" **Emu**: Hmm... "G00D M0RN1N6! ALFR3D!"

Nene
Does that count as being an android...? **Nene**: Does that count as being an android...?

Asahi
Hmm... **Asahi**: Hmm...

Asahi
Rui, would you mind if Tsukasa and I tried going through that opening conversation together? **Asahi**: Rui, would you mind if Tsukasa and I tried going through that opening conversation together?

Rui
Ah, of course. **Rui**: Ah, of course.

Asahi
Let's give it a try, Tsukasa! I'll also do my best at playing an android! **Asahi**: Let's give it a try, Tsukasa! I'll also do my best at playing an android!

Tsukasa
Th-Thank you... Then, let's go through it... **Tsukasa**: Th-Thank you... Then, let's go through it...

Tsukasa
"Good morning, Alfred. How are you...?" **Tsukasa**: "Good morning, Alfred. How are you...?"

Asahi
"Good morning, Bartlett. I am good." **Asahi**: "Good morning, Bartlett. I am good."

Tsukasa
(H-Huh? What's happening...?) **Tsukasa**: (H-Huh? What's happening...?)

Tsukasa
(Asahi's spoken only one line, but it's like I'm speaking to a completely different person...) **Tsukasa**: (Asahi's spoken only one line, but it's like I'm speaking to a completely different person...)

Asahi
"Such wonderful weather, and just the right temperature. The Professor will surely be pleased." **Asahi**: "Such wonderful weather, and just the right temperature. The Professor will surely be pleased."

Tsukasa
(\*Gasp\* I see. I was under the impression that an android shouldn't speak with too much intonation...) **Tsukasa**: (\*Gasp\* I see. I was under the impression that an android shouldn't speak with too much intonation...)

Tsukasa
(But it's the opposite. These androids were made to communicate with humans, so they should speak in a slightly robotic fashion that's easy for a human listener to understand.) **Tsukasa**: (But it's the opposite. These androids were made to communicate with humans, so they should speak in a slightly robotic fashion that's easy for a human listener to understand.)

Tsukasa
"The Professor should enjoy this nice weather by going outside of the laboratory for a change..." **Tsukasa**: "The Professor should enjoy this nice weather by going outside of the laboratory for a change..."

Asahi
"That is unlikely. The Professor is like a mole and this laboratory is his underground den." **Asahi**: "That is unlikely. The Professor is like a mole and this laboratory is his underground den."

Tsukasa
"Indeed. If only we could do something about that habit of his." **Tsukasa**: "Indeed. If only we could do something about that habit of his."

Rui
"Who are you comparing to a mole? Have you both forgotten that I am your creator?" **Rui**: "Who are you comparing to a mole? Have you both forgotten that I am your creator?"

Tsukasa & Asahi
"Professor." **Tsukasa & Asahi**: "Professor."

Rui
Yes, that was good. You both still need time to get used to working with one another, but try to keep in mind what you just did. **Rui**: Yes, that was good. You both still need time to get used to working with one another, but try to keep in mind what you just did.

Tsukasa
Yes, I see...! **Tsukasa**: Yes, I see...!

Tsukasa
Thank you very much, Asahi. **Tsukasa**: Thank you very much, Asahi.

Asahi
Haha. There's no need to thank me. **Asahi**: Haha. There's no need to thank me.

Tsukasa
No, there is. I have a slightly better understanding of how to play an android thanks to you. **Tsukasa**: No, there is. I have a slightly better understanding of how to play an android thanks to you.

Asahi
Really?! Great! That just leaves... **Asahi**: Really?! Great! That just leaves...

Asahi
...understanding what was going through the Professor's mind as he built these androids. That should help you even more. **Asahi**: ...understanding what was going through the Professor's mind as he built these androids. That should help you even more.

Tsukasa
...! **Tsukasa**: ...!

Tsukasa
(I see... I was convinced that playing android simply meant behaving like one...) **Tsukasa**: (I see... I was convinced that playing android simply meant behaving like one...)

Tsukasa
(But understanding the reasoning behind the Professor making these androids, as well as why they are the way they are...) **Tsukasa**: (But understanding the reasoning behind the Professor making these androids, as well as why they are the way they are...)

Tsukasa
(So many questions... Why were they originally made? How human did he want them to become...?) **Tsukasa**: (So many questions... Why were they originally made? How human did he want them to become...?)

Asahi
Tsukasa...? **Asahi**: Tsukasa...?

Tsukasa
H-Huh?! Don't mind me! **Tsukasa**: H-Huh?! Don't mind me!

Emu
You two really seemed like androids just now! **Emu**: You two really seemed like androids just now!

Nene
You really surprised me with your acting, Asahi. Also, I'm glad Tsukasa managed to catch on. **Nene**: You really surprised me with your acting, Asahi. Also, I'm glad Tsukasa managed to catch on.

Rui
(Asahi may have an even bigger impact on Tsukasa than I initially expected...) **Rui**: (Asahi may have an even bigger impact on Tsukasa than I initially expected...)

Rui
Anyway, let's continue. **Rui**: Anyway, let's continue.

Nene
"What's the meaning of this? Did others decide to break into this laboratory at the same time as us?" **Nene**: "What's the meaning of this? Did others decide to break into this laboratory at the same time as us?"

ArcLand Cast Member A
"Stay frosty, Sergeant Willis! This is a battlefield now!" **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "Stay frosty, Sergeant Willis! This is a battlefield now!"

Nene
"C-Copy...!" **Nene**: "C-Copy...!"

Nene
(S-Such a loud voice...! It's making my ears shiver...!) **Nene**: (S-Such a loud voice...! It's making my ears shiver...!)

Nene
(But I see what they're doing... There's no way to tell what's gonna happen on a real battlefield with real weapons, so it makes sense to act that way...) **Nene**: (But I see what they're doing... There's no way to tell what's gonna happen on a real battlefield with real weapons, so it makes sense to act that way...)

Emu
"Huh? Look, Mom, it's a person! I think they collapsed!" **Emu**: "Huh? Look, Mom, it's a person! I think they collapsed!"

ArcLand Cast Member B
Oh, Emu, you might not want to announce your presence like that for this scene. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Oh, Emu, you might not want to announce your presence like that for this scene.

ArcLand Cast Member B
There aren't supposed to be many soldiers around at the edge of the wilderness, but this person could be one. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: There aren't supposed to be many soldiers around at the edge of the wilderness, but this person could be one.

Emu
Oh, I get it! I'll try to be more discreet! **Emu**: Oh, I get it! I'll try to be more discreet!

Rui
(I should expect no less from ArcLand's cast members. It's only been a few days since we chose what we'll be performing, but they all seem to have already thoroughly gone over the story...) **Rui**: (I should expect no less from ArcLand's cast members. It's only been a few days since we chose what we'll be performing, but they all seem to have already thoroughly gone over the story...)

Rui
(Asahi in particular. Alfred is hardly an easy role, but it appears that he knows exactly what to do.) **Rui**: (Asahi in particular. Alfred is hardly an easy role, but it appears that he knows exactly what to do.)

Rui
(Not only that, but he doesn't seem to be breaking a sweat. So...) **Rui**: (Not only that, but he doesn't seem to be breaking a sweat. So...)

Rui
(How is Tsukasa going to react to this...?) **Rui**: (How is Tsukasa going to react to this...?)

Tsukasa
(Even though it was meant to be just a quick table read, there's a clear skill gap between me and him...) **Tsukasa**: (Even though it was meant to be just a quick table read, there's a clear skill gap between me and him...)

Tsukasa
(And it's not just Asahi... They only had a few days, but his fellow cast members have also thoroughly studied their roles.) **Tsukasa**: (And it's not just Asahi... They only had a few days, but his fellow cast members have also thoroughly studied their roles.)

Tsukasa
(On top of that, they seem to have studied the others' roles as well in order to make sure we put on a good performance. All the while, I'm too busy thinking about my own character...) **Tsukasa**: (On top of that, they seem to have studied the others' roles as well in order to make sure we put on a good performance. All the while, I'm too busy thinking about my own character...)

Tsukasa
(No, stop...! A star shouldn't be feeling so down!) **Tsukasa**: (No, stop...! A star shouldn't be feeling so down!)

Tsukasa
(A skill gap simply means I need to find a way to get better!) **Tsukasa**: (A skill gap simply means I need to find a way to get better!)

Tsukasa
(Remember how you learned to play Thorpe! It's how you're going to become a world-famous star!) **Tsukasa**: (Remember how you learned to play Thorpe! It's how you're going to become a world-famous star!)

Rui
Alright, let's try reading through the story until the end! **Rui**: Alright, let's try reading through the story until the end!

Emu
\*Sob\* This story's so good... **Emu**: \*Sob\* This story's so good...

ArcLand Cast Member A
That final scene on the battlefield was so moving... **ArcLand Cast Member A**: That final scene on the battlefield was so moving...

Nene
Yeah. I'm glad they were able to understand each other in the end. **Nene**: Yeah. I'm glad they were able to understand each other in the end.

Rui
Hehe. I'm glad you all liked it so much. **Rui**: Hehe. I'm glad you all liked it so much.

Rui
(Okay, we seem to be in a good spot. However, we'll have a few variables to deal with moving forward...) **Rui**: (Okay, we seem to be in a good spot. However, we'll have a few variables to deal with moving forward...)

Rui
(For example, how many of my ideas will the others be willing to accept?) **Rui**: (For example, how many of my ideas will the others be willing to accept?)

Rui
Now that we've finished our table read, I'd like to start thinking about the stunts and effects we'll be using for the opening scene. **Rui**: Now that we've finished our table read, I'd like to start thinking about the stunts and effects we'll be using for the opening scene.

Tsukasa
The opening scene? You mean when there's a raid on the lab? **Tsukasa**: The opening scene? You mean when there's a raid on the lab?

Asahi
The moment when the androids' daily lives are torn to shreds... It's very dramatic. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. **Asahi**: The moment when the androids' daily lives are torn to shreds... It's very dramatic. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Rui
Yes, in order to give it that dramatic feel... **Rui**: Yes, in order to give it that dramatic feel...

Rui
I'm thinking about having you all perform an actual raid. **Rui**: I'm thinking about having you all perform an actual raid.

**Let Us Be Friends!**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 Phoenix Wonderland

 Wonder Stage

Asahi
An actual raid? **Asahi**: An actual raid?

ArcLand Cast Member B
What do you mean by that? **ArcLand Cast Member B**: What do you mean by that?

Rui
Hehe. Maybe that wasn't the best way to put it. **Rui**: Hehe. Maybe that wasn't the best way to put it.

Rui
My goal is to use the raid in the beginning to raise the excitement level for the show. That's why I'd like for it to be as real as possible. **Rui**: My goal is to use the raid in the beginning to raise the excitement level for the show. That's why I'd like for it to be as real as possible.

Tsukasa
I see... But how do we do that exactly? **Tsukasa**: I see... But how do we do that exactly?

Rui
We'll be performing at the plaza in front of the museum, no? I noticed that a handful of lamp posts line the area. **Rui**: We'll be performing at the plaza in front of the museum, no? I noticed that a handful of lamp posts line the area.

Rui
We can use those to signal the start of the attack. Specifically, I'm thinking about having the commander stand on top of them as they give the order. **Rui**: We can use those to signal the start of the attack. Specifically, I'm thinking about having the commander stand on top of them as they give the order.

ArcLand Cast Member A
On top of them? **ArcLand Cast Member A**: On top of them?

Rui
Yes. I've already received permission from the museum. **Rui**: Yes. I've already received permission from the museum.

Rui
The lamps are wide and flat on top, so it's actually possible to stand on top of them. I'm planning on making a prop for support that can be attached to one's lower back. **Rui**: The lamps are wide and flat on top, so it's actually possible to stand on top of them. I'm planning on making a prop for support that can be attached to one's lower back.

Rui
However, they're about five meters tall, so we'll also need to prepare a lifeline and safety mats just in case the worst happens. **Rui**: However, they're about five meters tall, so we'll also need to prepare a lifeline and safety mats just in case the worst happens.

Asahi
Five meters... **Asahi**: Five meters...

Tsukasa
Rui... **Tsukasa**: Rui...

ArcLand Cast Member A
... Okay, can we test that out? **ArcLand Cast Member A**: ... Okay, can we test that out?

Rui
Huh? **Rui**: Huh?

Tsukasa
Test it out? **Tsukasa**: Test it out?

Asahi
Yes, a test is a good idea! Let's see... Oh, that gate over there seems to be about five meters high. **Asahi**: Yes, a test is a good idea! Let's see... Oh, that gate over there seems to be about five meters high.

Asahi
Emu, can we try climbing on top of that gate over there? **Asahi**: Emu, can we try climbing on top of that gate over there?

Emu
Yeah, no problem! **Emu**: Yeah, no problem!

Asahi
Alright, let's tie this lifeline onto you and... You're all set to climb! **Asahi**: Alright, let's tie this lifeline onto you and... You're all set to climb!

**\***Rustling**\***

ArcLand Cast Member A
Okay... Asahi, mind reading the line before mine for me? **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Okay... Asahi, mind reading the line before mine for me?

Asahi
Sure! The security guard's line, right? **Asahi**: Sure! The security guard's line, right?

Nene
Th-They seem pretty used to doing stuff like this... **Nene**: Th-They seem pretty used to doing stuff like this...

Asahi
"Intruders!! All hands on deck!!" **Asahi**: "Intruders!! All hands on deck!!"

Asahi
"They must be after the androids in the underground laboratory, Alfred and Bartlett!! Whoa!!" **Asahi**: "They must be after the androids in the underground laboratory, Alfred and Bartlett!! Whoa!!"

Asahi
"Geez, they've already made it this far...!" **Asahi**: "Geez, they've already made it this far...!"

ArcLand Cast Member A
"The laboratory is ours! However, we don't appear to be alone..." **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "The laboratory is ours! However, we don't appear to be alone..."

ArcLand Cast Member A
"No matter... Professor Christopher Hawking! Surrender and bring those androids of yours to us at once!!" **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "No matter... Professor Christopher Hawking! Surrender and bring those androids of yours to us at once!!"

Emu
Whoa, that was so cool...! **Emu**: Whoa, that was so cool...!

Tsukasa
I-I'm staggered... **Tsukasa**: I-I'm staggered...

Asahi
It's a little dangerous, but I do agree that orders sound more compelling when literally given from up high! **Asahi**: It's a little dangerous, but I do agree that orders sound more compelling when literally given from up high!

ArcLand Cast Member A
But we'll be in full view of the audience as we climb. We didn't exactly look cool while we did, so we should think of a way to cover for that. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: But we'll be in full view of the audience as we climb. We didn't exactly look cool while we did, so we should think of a way to cover for that.

ArcLand Cast Member B
We'll also want to look cool while dropping down. Remember those poles we used during that one show? What if we used them for this scene? **ArcLand Cast Member B**: We'll also want to look cool while dropping down. Remember those poles we used during that one show? What if we used them for this scene?

ArcLand Cast Member C
Okay, let's ask to see if we can borrow them from the theater! **ArcLand Cast Member C**: Okay, let's ask to see if we can borrow them from the theater!

Rui
(So this is what ArcLand's cast members are capable of...) **Rui**: (So this is what ArcLand's cast members are capable of...)

Rui
(Even if a stunt is clearly dangerous, they're willing to consider the value in it instead of outright deciding against it.) **Rui**: (Even if a stunt is clearly dangerous, they're willing to consider the value in it instead of outright deciding against it.)

Rui
(Not only that, but they're able to come up with ways to improve and implement it.) **Rui**: (Not only that, but they're able to come up with ways to improve and implement it.)

Rui
I've never experienced anything like this before... **Rui**: I've never experienced anything like this before...

Asahi
Okay, Rui, that should allow us to implement your idea! **Asahi**: Okay, Rui, that should allow us to implement your idea!

Rui
Thank you very much. With regards to this stunt, I'd like to keep polishing it while receiving input from all of you. **Rui**: Thank you very much. With regards to this stunt, I'd like to keep polishing it while receiving input from all of you.

Asahi
Alright, sounds like a plan! **Asahi**: Alright, sounds like a plan!

Tsukasa
Then, let's begin practicing! **Tsukasa**: Then, let's begin practicing!

Tsukasa
"What is the meaning of this? Where are the laboratory's security guards?" **Tsukasa**: "What is the meaning of this? Where are the laboratory's security guards?"

Rui
Again, Tsukasa, you're an android! You sound far too shaken! Act more robotic! **Rui**: Again, Tsukasa, you're an android! You sound far too shaken! Act more robotic!

Asahi
I understand that it's an emotional scene, but it may be better to not give each word so much weight. Try saying your lines like you're saying A-E-I-O-U. **Asahi**: I understand that it's an emotional scene, but it may be better to not give each word so much weight. Try saying your lines like you're saying A-E-I-O-U.

Tsukasa
I see... Let me try that again. **Tsukasa**: I see... Let me try that again.

ArcLand Cast Member A
"Sergeant Willis! Have you apprehended the Professor?!" **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "Sergeant Willis! Have you apprehended the Professor?!"

Nene
"We still can't find him... There's no sign of him in the lab!" **Nene**: "We still can't find him... There's no sign of him in the lab!"

ArcLand Cast Member B
Hmm... Am I right in saying that you're more the stationary type, Nene? **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Hmm... Am I right in saying that you're more the stationary type, Nene?

Nene
Huh? Y-Yes... Compared to the others, I don't tend to move around all that much... **Nene**: Huh? Y-Yes... Compared to the others, I don't tend to move around all that much...

ArcLand Cast Member B
I see. Then, let's try going over the scene where we're looking for the Professor together. We're soldiers, so we need to look the part. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: I see. Then, let's try going over the scene where we're looking for the Professor together. We're soldiers, so we need to look the part.

Nene
O-Okay! I really appreciate it! **Nene**: O-Okay! I really appreciate it!

Emu
Oh, what if we did something like this when we burst in through the doors?! Ka-pow! **Emu**: Oh, what if we did something like this when we burst in through the doors?! Ka-pow!

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

**\***Thwack**\***

**\***Thud**\***

ArcLand Cast Member A
Hey, that looks fun! Lemme try it too! Ka-pow!! **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Hey, that looks fun! Lemme try it too! Ka-pow!!

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

**\***Spinning**\***

Emu
Whoa! That was so cool!! How did you manage to go all twirly-whirly?! **Emu**: Whoa! That was so cool!! How did you manage to go all twirly-whirly?!

ArcLand Cast Member A
Heh heh heh. It's supposed to be a trade secret... But if you really wanna know... **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Heh heh heh. It's supposed to be a trade secret... But if you really wanna know...

Emu
Yeah, I do! Please teach me!! **Emu**: Yeah, I do! Please teach me!!

Nene
Huff... Huff... I'm exhausted... **Nene**: Huff... Huff... I'm exhausted...

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
Nice work, Nene. How do you feel? **Rui**: Nice work, Nene. How do you feel?

Nene
Tired... I've been using all my energy just to keep up with the others. They're too good. **Nene**: Tired... I've been using all my energy just to keep up with the others. They're too good.

Nene
But they've also been giving me some advice here and there, which is really nice. Still, it's amazing how they can pull off all these crazy stunts. It's like they're all Seiryuin. **Nene**: But they've also been giving me some advice here and there, which is really nice. Still, it's amazing how they can pull off all these crazy stunts. It's like they're all Seiryuin.

Rui
Yes, I know what you mean... **Rui**: Yes, I know what you mean...

Rui
(ArcLand's cast members are certainly very skilled.) **Rui**: (ArcLand's cast members are certainly very skilled.)

Rui
(Some are definitely as good as Seiryuin, the prima donna of the Phoenix Stage. On top of that, they have Asahi, who's in a league of his own.) **Rui**: (Some are definitely as good as Seiryuin, the prima donna of the Phoenix Stage. On top of that, they have Asahi, who's in a league of his own.)

Rui
(I was afraid that the others would feel somewhat dejected when faced with such a skill gap...) **Rui**: (I was afraid that the others would feel somewhat dejected when faced with such a skill gap...)

Rui
(But they seem to be taking it in stride...) **Rui**: (But they seem to be taking it in stride...)

Asahi
Hmm... **Asahi**: Hmm...

Tsukasa
Is something wrong, Asahi? **Tsukasa**: Is something wrong, Asahi?

Asahi
Oh, I was just thinking about how to act out this part. **Asahi**: Oh, I was just thinking about how to act out this part.

Asahi
During the raid, Alfred becomes unable to walk after being shot in the foot, right? **Asahi**: During the raid, Alfred becomes unable to walk after being shot in the foot, right?

Asahi
Since we'll be performing our show at a big plaza, I'm wondering if our audience will be able to actually see me if I'm on all fours... I'm thinking that we ask Rui to set up some sort of platform. **Asahi**: Since we'll be performing our show at a big plaza, I'm wondering if our audience will be able to actually see me if I'm on all fours... I'm thinking that we ask Rui to set up some sort of platform.

Tsukasa
I see... By the way, how do you plan to play him during that scene? **Tsukasa**: I see... By the way, how do you plan to play him during that scene?

Asahi
Oh, something like this. **Asahi**: Oh, something like this.

Asahi
"Bartlett..." **Asahi**: "Bartlett..."

Asahi
"I cannot move any further... Go on without me." **Asahi**: "I cannot move any further... Go on without me."

Tsukasa
...! **Tsukasa**: ...!

Tsukasa
(I thought this when his fellow cast member climbed on top of the gate...) **Tsukasa**: (I thought this when his fellow cast member climbed on top of the gate...)

Tsukasa
(But Asahi and them all make full use of body language in their performances. It's a far cry from our abilities.) **Tsukasa**: (But Asahi and them all make full use of body language in their performances. It's a far cry from our abilities.)

Tsukasa
(Not only do they have a deep understanding of their roles, but they can get into character at the snap of a finger. Even something as difficult as being an android...) **Tsukasa**: (Not only do they have a deep understanding of their roles, but they can get into character at the snap of a finger. Even something as difficult as being an android...)

Tsukasa
(Furthermore, despite being an emotionless android, he's able to make each scene incredibly impactful.) **Tsukasa**: (Furthermore, despite being an emotionless android, he's able to make each scene incredibly impactful.)

Tsukasa
(It's as if we're on a real battlefield...) **Tsukasa**: (It's as if we're on a real battlefield...)

Tsukasa
Such acting talent... **Tsukasa**: Such acting talent...

Rui
Okay, that should be enough practice for today. **Rui**: Okay, that should be enough practice for today.

Everyone
Nice work, everyone! **Everyone**: Nice work, everyone!

Emu
Wow, we practiced so much today! I'm super tired! **Emu**: Wow, we practiced so much today! I'm super tired!

Tsukasa
I can see why. We're dealing with roles that are more difficult than usual and involve quite a bit more action. **Tsukasa**: I can see why. We're dealing with roles that are more difficult than usual and involve quite a bit more action.

Tsukasa
As a result, my stomach is... **Tsukasa**: As a result, my stomach is...

**\***Stomach Rumbling**\***

Tsukasa
Whose stomach just growled...? **Tsukasa**: Whose stomach just growled...?

Emu
Wait, Tsukasa, that wasn't you?! **Emu**: Wait, Tsukasa, that wasn't you?!

Nene
I thought it was you too. **Nene**: I thought it was you too.

Tsukasa
Nonsense! Yes, I'm hungry, but... **Tsukasa**: Nonsense! Yes, I'm hungry, but...

**\***Stomach Rumbling**\***

Asahi
Oh... P-Pardon my indiscretion... **Asahi**: Oh... P-Pardon my indiscretion...

**\***Stomach Rumbling**\***

Tsukasa
It was you, Asahi...?! How is your stomach able to produce such a violent sound?! **Tsukasa**: It was you, Asahi...?! How is your stomach able to produce such a violent sound?!

Asahi
Um, so... I get hungry somewhat easily... **Asahi**: Um, so... I get hungry somewhat easily...

Asahi
Hey, I know! Why don't we go out and grab some dinner? **Asahi**: Hey, I know! Why don't we go out and grab some dinner?

Emu
Oh...! Does that mean we get to eat food from the same plate?! **Emu**: Oh...! Does that mean we get to eat food from the same plate?!

Nene
I really hope you didn't take that literally... **Nene**: I really hope you didn't take that literally...

Asahi
Haha! That's the general idea! And since I suggested it, I'll pay! **Asahi**: Haha! That's the general idea! And since I suggested it, I'll pay!

Asahi
So, let's take this opportunity to dine and chat! Okay, to be fair, I was thinking that we go to a diner or something. **Asahi**: So, let's take this opportunity to dine and chat! Okay, to be fair, I was thinking that we go to a diner or something.

Tsukasa
Yes... **Tsukasa**: Yes...

Tsukasa
(This may be our chance to learn some things that we can't necessarily while on stage...!) **Tsukasa**: (This may be our chance to learn some things that we can't necessarily while on stage...!)

Tsukasa
Alright, just give us a second to let our parents know! **Tsukasa**: Alright, just give us a second to let our parents know!

Asahi
Yes! That's what I like to hear! **Asahi**: Yes! That's what I like to hear!

Nene
Huh? W-We're really going? I'm not sure if I feel confident enough for that... **Nene**: Huh? W-We're really going? I'm not sure if I feel confident enough for that...

Tsukasa
We shouldn't let this opportunity slip. Not when it means we may get to ask them about how they usually practice and such. **Tsukasa**: We shouldn't let this opportunity slip. Not when it means we may get to ask them about how they usually practice and such.

Nene
R-Right... We don't get many chances like this... **Nene**: R-Right... We don't get many chances like this...

Emu
I wanna go too! Let's have a big feast!! **Emu**: I wanna go too! Let's have a big feast!!

Asahi
How about you, Rui? Will you be able to join us? **Asahi**: How about you, Rui? Will you be able to join us?

Rui
Yes... I'd also like to go. **Rui**: Yes... I'd also like to go.

 Diner

Tsukasa
Alright, let's celebrate this wonderful union between us and the cast members of ArcLand...! **Tsukasa**: Alright, let's celebrate this wonderful union between us and the cast members of ArcLand...!

Nene
What is this? A wedding toast? **Nene**: What is this? A wedding toast?

Tsukasa
Cheers!! **Tsukasa**: Cheers!!

Everyone
Cheers! **Everyone**: Cheers!

**\***Clink**\***

Emu
Let's dig in! This all looks so good♪ **Emu**: Let's dig in! This all looks so good♪

Nene
Wait, Emu, you'll burn your tongue if you're not careful. **Nene**: Wait, Emu, you'll burn your tongue if you're not careful.

Emu
I'll be careful! **Emu**: I'll be careful!

ArcLand Cast Member B
Hehe. Your Salisbury steak looks delicious, Emu! **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Hehe. Your Salisbury steak looks delicious, Emu!

Asahi
Now, today was the first rehearsal where we all used our scripts... How did everyone do in your guys' opinion? **Asahi**: Now, today was the first rehearsal where we all used our scripts... How did everyone do in your guys' opinion?

Rui
Naturally, we were very impressed by ArcLand's cast members. You certainly are a world-class bunch... **Rui**: Naturally, we were very impressed by ArcLand's cast members. You certainly are a world-class bunch...

Rui
On top of being wonderful actors, you're willing to listen to others and provide suggestions for improvement in order to make the show as good as it can be. I couldn't be more grateful. **Rui**: On top of being wonderful actors, you're willing to listen to others and provide suggestions for improvement in order to make the show as good as it can be. I couldn't be more grateful.

Tsukasa
I agree... And we all seemed to learn quite a bit. **Tsukasa**: I agree... And we all seemed to learn quite a bit.

Tsukasa
Practicing with all of you made me realize that I still have a lot of work to do. **Tsukasa**: Practicing with all of you made me realize that I still have a lot of work to do.

Tsukasa
There's so much that I still don't know... If I'm going to have any hope of becoming a world-famous star, I'll need to keep learning as much as I can. **Tsukasa**: There's so much that I still don't know... If I'm going to have any hope of becoming a world-famous star, I'll need to keep learning as much as I can.

Rui
Tsukasa... **Rui**: Tsukasa...

Tsukasa
Hm? Ah, don't worry about me! I plan on using this experience to soar to even greater heights. **Tsukasa**: Hm? Ah, don't worry about me! I plan on using this experience to soar to even greater heights.

Tsukasa
Especially since working with such skilled actors means we get to learn new things from one another. So, I hope we get to keep doing that until the curtains go up on the day of. **Tsukasa**: Especially since working with such skilled actors means we get to learn new things from one another. So, I hope we get to keep doing that until the curtains go up on the day of.

Asahi
Of course! I'd like that as well! **Asahi**: Of course! I'd like that as well!

Asahi
Oh, Rui, there's actually something that I've been meaning to ask you... **Asahi**: Oh, Rui, there's actually something that I've been meaning to ask you...

Asahi
Is it just me or is your directing style heavily influenced by Tom Gray? **Asahi**: Is it just me or is your directing style heavily influenced by Tom Gray?

Rui
What...? Yes, that's right. How did you...? **Rui**: What...? Yes, that's right. How did you...?

Asahi
I knew it! The way you had us do the raid scene today reminded me of the heist scene from "Acclamation of Anger". **Asahi**: I knew it! The way you had us do the raid scene today reminded me of the heist scene from "Acclamation of Anger".

ArcLand Cast Member A
Yeah, I totally get what you're talking about! The way he made things more dramatic by drawing the viewer's eyes up was so Tom Gray. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Yeah, I totally get what you're talking about! The way he made things more dramatic by drawing the viewer's eyes up was so Tom Gray.

Asahi
Hah hah hah! I've seen all of Tom Gray's shows at least a hundred times! **Asahi**: Hah hah hah! I've seen all of Tom Gray's shows at least a hundred times!

ArcLand Cast Member B
Yeah, we get that you're a huge fanatic. But I get the feeling that you're also a pretty big fan, Rui. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Yeah, we get that you're a huge fanatic. But I get the feeling that you're also a pretty big fan, Rui.

Rui
Yes, I am... I suspect that I've also seen all his shows about that many times. **Rui**: Yes, I am... I suspect that I've also seen all his shows about that many times.

Asahi
Ah, my comrade! No matter how many times I see the shows he directed, I can never get tired of them! Am I right?! **Asahi**: Ah, my comrade! No matter how many times I see the shows he directed, I can never get tired of them! Am I right?!

Rui
I know exactly what you mean. I was particularly taken aback by how "Acclamation of Anger" pays homage to three of his other works. **Rui**: I know exactly what you mean. I was particularly taken aback by how "Acclamation of Anger" pays homage to three of his other works.

ArcLand Cast Member B
Wait, three? I didn't know that! **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Wait, three? I didn't know that!

Asahi
Do you want to become a director like Tom Gray, Rui? **Asahi**: Do you want to become a director like Tom Gray, Rui?

Rui
Yes. Just like him... **Rui**: Yes. Just like him...

Rui
"It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, clever or foolish, among the majority or minority..." **Rui**: "It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, clever or foolish, among the majority or minority..."

Rui
"All people laugh, cry and feel anger in the same way..." **Rui**: "All people laugh, cry and feel anger in the same way..."

Rui
"That is what ties us all together after bearing witness to a truly marvelous spectacle." **Rui**: "That is what ties us all together after bearing witness to a truly marvelous spectacle."

Rui
I want to keep making those kinds of shows. **Rui**: I want to keep making those kinds of shows.

Asahi
That's what he said during an interview... **Asahi**: That's what he said during an interview...

Rui
Yes, I had a feeling that you knew. **Rui**: Yes, I had a feeling that you knew.

Asahi
Of course. I mean, what he said really hit home with me! **Asahi**: Of course. I mean, what he said really hit home with me!

Asahi
I had the honor of hearing Tom tell me that in person... **Asahi**: I had the honor of hearing Tom tell me that in person...

Asahi
There was a time when I lived abroad because of my parents' work, but we somehow found ourselves in the middle of a conflict. **Asahi**: There was a time when I lived abroad because of my parents' work, but we somehow found ourselves in the middle of a conflict.

Tsukasa
A conflict...?! **Tsukasa**: A conflict...?!

Asahi
This may be hard to believe, but we suddenly began hearing gunfire. Before long, my windows were being shot out... **Asahi**: This may be hard to believe, but we suddenly began hearing gunfire. Before long, my windows were being shot out...

Asahi
It was so scary. My heart still races every time I think about what happened. **Asahi**: It was so scary. My heart still races every time I think about what happened.

Rui
(That reminds me of...) **Rui**: (That reminds me of...)

Asahi
It's a hidden gem in terms of science-fiction stories. A friend of mine recommended it to me and read it for the first time at a library in Japan when I was in sixth grade. **Asahi**: It's a hidden gem in terms of science-fiction stories. A friend of mine recommended it to me and read it for the first time at a library in Japan when I was in sixth grade.

Rui
(Now I see. What he really meant was...) **Rui**: (Now I see. What he really meant was...)

Tsukasa
(Oh...) **Tsukasa**: (Oh...)

Tsukasa
(It's as if we're on a real battlefield...) **Tsukasa**: (It's as if we're on a real battlefield...)

Tsukasa
(That's his lived experience...) **Tsukasa**: (That's his lived experience...)

Asahi
Then, as my parents and I were trying to flee, I got separated from them... **Asahi**: Then, as my parents and I were trying to flee, I got separated from them...

Asahi
I didn't know what to do, but this old lady helped me out by giving me a ride in her car... As luck would have it, I was able to make it to the border. **Asahi**: I didn't know what to do, but this old lady helped me out by giving me a ride in her car... As luck would have it, I was able to make it to the border.

Asahi
I felt better after I saw that there were a lot of people waiting there, but that wasn't the end of it... **Asahi**: I felt better after I saw that there were a lot of people waiting there, but that wasn't the end of it...

Asahi
I didn't really know the local language since I was only in elementary school, and I hadn't heard any news about my parents. I really thought the world was ending. **Asahi**: I didn't really know the local language since I was only in elementary school, and I hadn't heard any news about my parents. I really thought the world was ending.

Asahi
That was when I met Tom Gray. **Asahi**: That was when I met Tom Gray.

Rui
What was he doing there? **Rui**: What was he doing there?

Asahi
He was from the neighboring country and was volunteering to help refugees. **Asahi**: He was from the neighboring country and was volunteering to help refugees.

Asahi
I had no idea who he was. But when we tried to hand me some bread, I said, "I don't want that. I want a way to not be alone." **Asahi**: I had no idea who he was. But when we tried to hand me some bread, I said, "I don't want that. I want a way to not be alone."

Emu
... **Emu**: ...

Asahi
Then, he suddenly stood up and replied, "Now is the perfect time to put on a show for children such as yourself." **Asahi**: Then, he suddenly stood up and replied, "Now is the perfect time to put on a show for children such as yourself."

Asahi
It was incredible. Alongside his volunteering duties, he somehow made costumes, props and even a stage out of the refuse and rubble that was lying around. **Asahi**: It was incredible. Alongside his volunteering duties, he somehow made costumes, props and even a stage out of the refuse and rubble that was lying around.

Asahi
After that, he made reflectors out of the pull tabs he'd taken off some cans and hung them from the roof. I remember how shiny they were. **Asahi**: After that, he made reflectors out of the pull tabs he'd taken off some cans and hung them from the roof. I remember how shiny they were.

Asahi
The show he did was about a child who'd become separated from everyone due to war and how these strange animals took care of him until he was able to reunite with his parents... **Asahi**: The show he did was about a child who'd become separated from everyone due to war and how these strange animals took care of him until he was able to reunite with his parents...

Asahi
It was so fun and exciting. I almost thought that it was about me... **Asahi**: It was so fun and exciting. I almost thought that it was about me...

Asahi
It really felt like a dream. **Asahi**: It really felt like a dream.

Asahi
And thanks to Tom's show, I was able to find my parents. **Asahi**: And thanks to Tom's show, I was able to find my parents.

Asahi
All because this photo of a certain child who looked completely entranced by his performance was printed in a newspaper. **Asahi**: All because this photo of a certain child who looked completely entranced by his performance was printed in a newspaper.

Rui
That sounds like an unforgettable memory... **Rui**: That sounds like an unforgettable memory...

Asahi
It is! After all, Tom's my hero! **Asahi**: It is! After all, Tom's my hero!

Asahi
That was when I decided that I wanted to work in show business, and began studying to become an actor... **Asahi**: That was when I decided that I wanted to work in show business, and began studying to become an actor...

Asahi
Then, I learned about ArcLand and the Center Theatre. **Asahi**: Then, I learned about ArcLand and the Center Theatre.

Asahi
I'd already had some interest in ArcLand since it was famous for being a theme park that put on world-class shows. **Asahi**: I'd already had some interest in ArcLand since it was famous for being a theme park that put on world-class shows.

Asahi
So, I came up with the idea of putting on shows at the Center Theatre that bring the world together. **Asahi**: So, I came up with the idea of putting on shows at the Center Theatre that bring the world together.

Rui
Shows that bring the world together...? **Rui**: Shows that bring the world together...?

Asahi
Haha. I guess that needs more explaining... **Asahi**: Haha. I guess that needs more explaining...

Asahi
In other words, ArcLand is currently working to do shows like the one Tom showed me. **Asahi**: In other words, ArcLand is currently working to do shows like the one Tom showed me.

Asahi
For all those people out there who are somehow surviving but are unable to smile... **Asahi**: For all those people out there who are somehow surviving but are unable to smile...

Asahi
The cast of the Center Theatre plans to do shows around the world just for them. **Asahi**: The cast of the Center Theatre plans to do shows around the world just for them.

ArcLand Cast Member A
Right now, we're sort of trying to build the foundation for that. Our goal is to perform at venues all over Japan. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Right now, we're sort of trying to build the foundation for that. Our goal is to perform at venues all over Japan.

ArcLand Cast Member A
Once we've accomplished that, we want to travel around the world putting on charity shows and volunteer events. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Once we've accomplished that, we want to travel around the world putting on charity shows and volunteer events.

ArcLand Cast Member B
We know that not everywhere is safe, and we're trying our best to get a full understanding of that. But we want to do this. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: We know that not everywhere is safe, and we're trying our best to get a full understanding of that. But we want to do this.

Asahi
So, in order to produce shows that transcend borders, we need to start by putting on shows in as many places as we can! **Asahi**: So, in order to produce shows that transcend borders, we need to start by putting on shows in as many places as we can!

ArcLand Cast Members
Yeah! **ArcLand Cast Members**: Yeah!

Rui
A show that can bring the world together... **Rui**: A show that can bring the world together...

Rui
(I see... Asahi and the others have the same dream as me.) **Rui**: (I see... Asahi and the others have the same dream as me.)

Rui
(But they're much closer to achieving it.) **Rui**: (But they're much closer to achieving it.)

Rui
(Hehe. I can't help but feel somewhat anxious.) **Rui**: (Hehe. I can't help but feel somewhat anxious.)

Asahi
I think I'm so enamored with your directing style, Rui, because you also look up to Tom. I mean, you guys' night show was just so spectacular. **Asahi**: I think I'm so enamored with your directing style, Rui, because you also look up to Tom. I mean, you guys' night show was just so spectacular.

Rui
Thank you very much. We appreciate your kind words. **Rui**: Thank you very much. We appreciate your kind words.

ArcLand Cast Member A
But to think that you're still in high school. Yes, Tom's clearly had a big effect on you, but it's obvious that you've also developed your own style. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: But to think that you're still in high school. Yes, Tom's clearly had a big effect on you, but it's obvious that you've also developed your own style.

Tsukasa
Heh heh heh! Of course he has! **Tsukasa**: Heh heh heh! Of course he has!

Nene
What are you acting all high and mighty about? **Nene**: What are you acting all high and mighty about?

Emu
But Rui really is amazing! All his ideas always go BANG-ZOOM-BOOM! **Emu**: But Rui really is amazing! All his ideas always go BANG-ZOOM-BOOM!

Asahi
Hahaha! He definitely likes throwing in some flashy effects. **Asahi**: Hahaha! He definitely likes throwing in some flashy effects.

Asahi
I know! Why don't you come join us and become our director?! **Asahi**: I know! Why don't you come join us and become our director?!

Tsukasa
What?! **Tsukasa**: What?!

ArcLand Cast Member A
Whoa! Slow down! You can't go asking the director of another troupe to just up and leave! **ArcLand Cast Member A**: Whoa! Slow down! You can't go asking the director of another troupe to just up and leave!

Asahi
W-Wait, I was joking! I couldn't help it. He's just such a good director... **Asahi**: W-Wait, I was joking! I couldn't help it. He's just such a good director...

Emu
You really had us going there! **Emu**: You really had us going there!

**\***Chattering**\***

Rui
Hehe... This sort of banter is nice every once in a while. **Rui**: Hehe... This sort of banter is nice every once in a while.

Asahi
(It is meant in jest...) **Asahi**: (It is meant in jest...)

Asahi
But I think it'd be really fun if you did join us. **Asahi**: But I think it'd be really fun if you did join us.

**\***Chattering**\***

**Unexpected Words**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

Rui
Yes, very good! Let's try the next scene with you two swapping roles! **Rui**: Yes, very good! Let's try the next scene with you two swapping roles!

Tsukasa
Okay! That means I'll be playing Alfred. **Tsukasa**: Okay! That means I'll be playing Alfred.

Tsukasa
"Wh-Where am I? I require positioning data for this area." **Tsukasa**: "Wh-Where am I? I require positioning data for this area."

Emu
"Here? It's the farm my grandpa started out here on the frontier, Mr. Robot! We found you collapsed on the ground!" **Emu**: "Here? It's the farm my grandpa started out here on the frontier, Mr. Robot! We found you collapsed on the ground!"

Tsukasa
"I am not a robot. I am an android. My name is Alfred Hawking." **Tsukasa**: "I am not a robot. I am an android. My name is Alfred Hawking."

Emu
"Alfred...? Then, I'll call you Al!" **Emu**: "Alfred...? Then, I'll call you Al!"

Tsukasa
"...? Why use a nickname?" **Tsukasa**: "...? Why use a nickname?"

Emu
"Why? Umm... Because we want to be friends with you!" **Emu**: "Why? Umm... Because we want to be friends with you!"

ArcLand Cast Member A
"Hehe. We mean no harm. Also, you're quite a mess. Let's get you cleaned up, shall we...?" **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "Hehe. We mean no harm. Also, you're quite a mess. Let's get you cleaned up, shall we...?"

Rui
... Tsukasa! **Rui**: ... Tsukasa!

Tsukasa
Hm? Is something wrong? **Tsukasa**: Hm? Is something wrong?

Rui
For this scene, can you try bobbing your head left and right as much as possible? **Rui**: For this scene, can you try bobbing your head left and right as much as possible?

Tsukasa
Wh-Why?! **Tsukasa**: Wh-Why?!

Rui
You seemed to have gathered yourself too quickly, considering you collapsed on the ground just a second ago. So, I'd like for you to converse in a way that shows you haven't fully regained your balance. **Rui**: You seemed to have gathered yourself too quickly, considering you collapsed on the ground just a second ago. So, I'd like for you to converse in a way that shows you haven't fully regained your balance.

Rui
Emu, I'd like for you and your family to interact with him in a way that shows you're all doing your best but also recognize that something is not quite right with him. **Rui**: Emu, I'd like for you and your family to interact with him in a way that shows you're all doing your best but also recognize that something is not quite right with him.

Emu
Okay! That sounds like fun! **Emu**: Okay! That sounds like fun!

Tsukasa
Hnng...!! "Wh-Where am I?! What is this place?!" **Tsukasa**: Hnng...!! "Wh-Where am I?! What is this place?!"

Emu
"Huh?! Why are you swaying so much?! Wait, can you not talk unless you do?" **Emu**: "Huh?! Why are you swaying so much?! Wait, can you not talk unless you do?"

Tsukasa
"I require positioning data for this area!" **Tsukasa**: "I require positioning data for this area!"

Rui
Tsukasa, don't forget that you're an android! **Rui**: Tsukasa, don't forget that you're an android!

Tsukasa
A-Always with the impossible demands! **Tsukasa**: A-Always with the impossible demands!

**\***Gunfire**\***

Asahi
"Target eliminated..." **Asahi**: "Target eliminated..."

ArcLand Cast Member A
"Good progress. He should be ready for the front lines in no time." **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "Good progress. He should be ready for the front lines in no time."

Nene
"B-But... Do you think he's actually going to be effective?" **Nene**: "B-But... Do you think he's actually going to be effective?"

ArcLand Cast Member A
"As his drill instructor, that is entirely up to you. Your goal is to make him ready for battle in a month's time." **ArcLand Cast Member A**: "As his drill instructor, that is entirely up to you. Your goal is to make him ready for battle in a month's time."

**\***Footsteps**\***

Asahi
"Orders, Sergeant Willis." **Asahi**: "Orders, Sergeant Willis."

Nene
"You seemed so much more human when you first arrived here..." **Nene**: "You seemed so much more human when you first arrived here..."

Nene
"Alas, you're but an android." **Nene**: "Alas, you're but an android."

Asahi
"Yes. I am an android." **Asahi**: "Yes. I am an android."

Nene
"Silence. Return to your standby area." **Nene**: "Silence. Return to your standby area."

Asahi
"Understood." **Asahi**: "Understood."

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
Asahi, a word. **Rui**: Asahi, a word.

Asahi
Yes, of course. **Asahi**: Yes, of course.

Rui
You've certainly been putting an acting clinic on for us... However, since we'll be performing outside, I'd like to mix things up a little. **Rui**: You've certainly been putting an acting clinic on for us... However, since we'll be performing outside, I'd like to mix things up a little.

Rui
Specifically, I'd like for you to say, "Yes. I am an android," as loudly as you possibly can. **Rui**: Specifically, I'd like for you to say, "Yes. I am an android," as loudly as you possibly can.

Asahi
Huh? As loudly as I can? **Asahi**: Huh? As loudly as I can?

Rui
Yes. I'd like to make this scene a little more comical for the audience by having it appear as though the volume regulator for your voice is broken... **Rui**: Yes. I'd like to make this scene a little more comical for the audience by having it appear as though the volume regulator for your voice is broken...

Rui
After that, by switching back to a serious tone, it'll make this conversation more impactful. **Rui**: After that, by switching back to a serious tone, it'll make this conversation more impactful.

ArcLand Cast Member A
I see... It'll keep everyone guessing. **ArcLand Cast Member A**: I see... It'll keep everyone guessing.

Asahi
That sounds interesting! Let's give it a try! **Asahi**: That sounds interesting! Let's give it a try!

Asahi
"YES!!!!!! I AM AN ANDROID!!!!!!!!" **Asahi**: "YES!!!!!! I AM AN ANDROID!!!!!!!!"

Nene
Gah!!!! He's almost as loud as Tsukasa! **Nene**: Gah!!!! He's almost as loud as Tsukasa!

Rui
Nene, stay focused! **Rui**: Nene, stay focused!

Nene
Right... "Wh-Why are you shouting?! Is the volume regulator for your voice broken or something?!" **Nene**: Right... "Wh-Why are you shouting?! Is the volume regulator for your voice broken or something?!"

Asahi
"YES!!!! THAT IS CORRECT!!!!" **Asahi**: "YES!!!! THAT IS CORRECT!!!!"

Nene
"Grr...! Where is it...?! Okay, how's this?!" **Nene**: "Grr...! Where is it...?! Okay, how's this?!"

Asahi
"Thank you very much, Sergeant Willis." **Asahi**: "Thank you very much, Sergeant Willis."

Nene
"Ugh... You're such a pain! Are you really a state-of-the-art android?!" **Nene**: "Ugh... You're such a pain! Are you really a state-of-the-art android?!"

Asahi
"Yes..." **Asahi**: "Yes..."

Asahi
"I am an android." **Asahi**: "I am an android."

Nene
"Silence. Return to your standby area." **Nene**: "Silence. Return to your standby area."

Asahi
"Understood." **Asahi**: "Understood."

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
Okay, let's go with that... Also, Nene, well done. **Rui**: Okay, let's go with that... Also, Nene, well done.

Asahi
I already knew... But this show really is a lot of fun. **Asahi**: I already knew... But this show really is a lot of fun.

Rui
(Tsukasa, Emu and Nene are all performing according to my directions while doing their best to keep up with everyone from ArcLand.) **Rui**: (Tsukasa, Emu and Nene are all performing according to my directions while doing their best to keep up with everyone from ArcLand.)

Rui
(Tsukasa in particular is doing a wonderful job of learning how to play a role that doesn't entirely suit him...) **Rui**: (Tsukasa in particular is doing a wonderful job of learning how to play a role that doesn't entirely suit him...)

Rui
(However...) **Rui**: (However...)

Tsukasa
Rui! Can we talk...? **Tsukasa**: Rui! Can we talk...?

Rui
Yes, of course... How can I help you? **Rui**: Yes, of course... How can I help you?

Asahi
Shouldn't we decide who's going to be playing which role soon? We don't have much time left until our show. **Asahi**: Shouldn't we decide who's going to be playing which role soon? We don't have much time left until our show.

Nene
Yeah, as fun as it is to see Tsukasa and Asahi play both roles, we sort of need you to make a decision soon. **Nene**: Yeah, as fun as it is to see Tsukasa and Asahi play both roles, we sort of need you to make a decision soon.

Emu
Who gets to be who? **Emu**: Who gets to be who?

Rui
Hehe. Your timing couldn't be better. That was exactly what I was just thinking about. **Rui**: Hehe. Your timing couldn't be better. That was exactly what I was just thinking about.

Rui
(First, Alfred, since he's the central character of this story...) **Rui**: (First, Alfred, since he's the central character of this story...)

Rui
(He goes through a process of developing real emotions, so playing him will require a delicate touch.) **Rui**: (He goes through a process of developing real emotions, so playing him will require a delicate touch.)

Rui
(However, I'd also like for him to connect with the audience by adding a more human element.) **Rui**: (However, I'd also like for him to connect with the audience by adding a more human element.)

Rui
The role of Alfred... **Rui**: The role of Alfred...

Rui
Will be played by... Asahi. **Rui**: Will be played by... Asahi.

Tsukasa
Well, I suspected as much... **Tsukasa**: Well, I suspected as much...

Tsukasa
Asahi was perfect in every aspect. It genuinely felt like I was speaking to an android. **Tsukasa**: Asahi was perfect in every aspect. It genuinely felt like I was speaking to an android.

Rui
Precisely... **Rui**: Precisely...

Rui
Also, I came to the conclusion that I needed someone who can present the process of developing real emotions in an elegant manner. **Rui**: Also, I came to the conclusion that I needed someone who can present the process of developing real emotions in an elegant manner.

Rui
Which is why I chose Asahi. **Rui**: Which is why I chose Asahi.

Tsukasa
Yes, I completely agree with your decision... **Tsukasa**: Yes, I completely agree with your decision...

Tsukasa
Which means I am to play the role of Bartlett! **Tsukasa**: Which means I am to play the role of Bartlett!

Rui
Yes... I'm looking forward to seeing a good performance from you, Tsukasa. **Rui**: Yes... I'm looking forward to seeing a good performance from you, Tsukasa.

Asahi
Thank you for entrusting me with such an important role. I promise to do my absolute best. **Asahi**: Thank you for entrusting me with such an important role. I promise to do my absolute best.

Tsukasa
Thank you as well. I'll be looking forward to seeing your Alfred. **Tsukasa**: Thank you as well. I'll be looking forward to seeing your Alfred.

Tsukasa
Now that I know I'm going to be playing Bartlett, I'll need to start practicing the final scene in earnest. **Tsukasa**: Now that I know I'm going to be playing Bartlett, I'll need to start practicing the final scene in earnest.

Asahi
Right. The scene following the battle is probably this play's most important one, so let's both do our best, Tsukasa! **Asahi**: Right. The scene following the battle is probably this play's most important one, so let's both do our best, Tsukasa!

Tsukasa
Yes, let's!! **Tsukasa**: Yes, let's!!

 The day before the show

 Main Street

Shop Clerk
Thank you! **Shop Clerk**: Thank you!

Rui
Okay... Thank goodness I was able to get my hands on these. **Rui**: Okay... Thank goodness I was able to get my hands on these.

Tsukasa
To think that we'd run out of flower confetti for the final scene. I doubt any of us were expecting that. **Tsukasa**: To think that we'd run out of flower confetti for the final scene. I doubt any of us were expecting that.

Rui
I was supposed to keep an eye on that, so I apologize for making you come with me like this. Thank you as well, Asahi. **Rui**: I was supposed to keep an eye on that, so I apologize for making you come with me like this. Thank you as well, Asahi.

Asahi
No, it's my pleasure! Also, I'm glad we were able to buy what we needed, so let's head to the station. **Asahi**: No, it's my pleasure! Also, I'm glad we were able to buy what we needed, so let's head to the station.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Tsukasa
Tomorrow's finally the big day... **Tsukasa**: Tomorrow's finally the big day...

Asahi
This past month went by so fast. **Asahi**: This past month went by so fast.

Tsukasa
Yes, it did... **Tsukasa**: Yes, it did...

Rui
Are you worried about the final scene, Tsukasa...? **Rui**: Are you worried about the final scene, Tsukasa...?

Tsukasa
Hm? Oh, is it that obvious? Something about it just isn't sitting right with me. **Tsukasa**: Hm? Oh, is it that obvious? Something about it just isn't sitting right with me.

Tsukasa
It's such a moving scene... I mean, Bartlett starts to gain emotions because Alfred manages to connect with him. But I just can't quite get it right. **Tsukasa**: It's such a moving scene... I mean, Bartlett starts to gain emotions because Alfred manages to connect with him. But I just can't quite get it right.

Asahi
You've done everything you could up until now, Tsukasa. **Asahi**: You've done everything you could up until now, Tsukasa.

Asahi
We worked on our acting together and you went through the trouble of asking everyone about how to make your performance more compelling. Again, you've done everything you could, so you should have more confidence in yourself. **Asahi**: We worked on our acting together and you went through the trouble of asking everyone about how to make your performance more compelling. Again, you've done everything you could, so you should have more confidence in yourself.

Tsukasa
Yes, you're right... **Tsukasa**: Yes, you're right...

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Rui
No. I think you can do more, Tsukasa. **Rui**: No. I think you can do more, Tsukasa.

Tsukasa
What? **Tsukasa**: What?

Rui
You're a future star, no? You should be able to handle that scene without any issues. **Rui**: You're a future star, no? You should be able to handle that scene without any issues.

Rui
So, I say keep fighting until the very end. **Rui**: So, I say keep fighting until the very end.

Tsukasa
...! **Tsukasa**: ...!

Rui
While we were shopping, I was considering what is still missing from your performance. **Rui**: While we were shopping, I was considering what is still missing from your performance.

Rui
I began wondering if your talent for expressing yourself was actually holding you back. **Rui**: I began wondering if your talent for expressing yourself was actually holding you back.

Rui
If you found a way to hold back your thoughts and feelings... Then let just a little bit eke out during that scene... Would you mind practicing that tonight? **Rui**: If you found a way to hold back your thoughts and feelings... Then let just a little bit eke out during that scene... Would you mind practicing that tonight?

Tsukasa
So, hold my feelings back and let a little out... **Tsukasa**: So, hold my feelings back and let a little out...

Tsukasa
Okay...! I'll try practicing that when I get home!! **Tsukasa**: Okay...! I'll try practicing that when I get home!!

Tsukasa
Which means I should go now! I'm sorry, Asahi, but I need to leave! **Tsukasa**: Which means I should go now! I'm sorry, Asahi, but I need to leave!

Rui
Okay! Get home safe! **Rui**: Okay! Get home safe!

Asahi
See you tomorrow, Tsukasa...! **Asahi**: See you tomorrow, Tsukasa...!

**\***Footsteps**\***

Asahi
You seem to trust Tsukasa quite a bit. **Asahi**: You seem to trust Tsukasa quite a bit.

Rui
Yes, I do. Also... **Rui**: Yes, I do. Also...

Rui
I believe it's a director's duty to ask a little too much of their actors sometimes. **Rui**: I believe it's a director's duty to ask a little too much of their actors sometimes.

Asahi
I agree... A show can only happen when you trust and believe in one another. **Asahi**: I agree... A show can only happen when you trust and believe in one another.

Rui
Precisely. **Rui**: Precisely.

Rui
Now, we should also make our way to the station. **Rui**: Now, we should also make our way to the station.

Asahi
Yes, let's... **Asahi**: Yes, let's...

 Scramble Crossing

**\***Chattering**\***

Asahi
... **Asahi**: ...

Rui
(Hm? Asahi hasn't said anything for a while now. Is something wrong...?) **Rui**: (Hm? Asahi hasn't said anything for a while now. Is something wrong...?)

Asahi
Rui... **Asahi**: Rui...

Rui
...? **Rui**: ...?

Asahi
I know this is going to feel very sudden. **Asahi**: I know this is going to feel very sudden.

Asahi
And I know it's the day before our show, but I need to ask you this... **Asahi**: And I know it's the day before our show, but I need to ask you this...

Asahi
How would you like to work at ArcLand? **Asahi**: How would you like to work at ArcLand?

Rui
...?! **Rui**: ...?!

Asahi
You're still in high school, so you'd probably be hired as a part-timer... But I have a feeling that they'd make you a full employee in no time. **Asahi**: You're still in high school, so you'd probably be hired as a part-timer... But I have a feeling that they'd make you a full employee in no time.

Rui
So... You're headhunting me? **Rui**: So... You're headhunting me?

Asahi
Yes, that's one way to put it... **Asahi**: Yes, that's one way to put it...

Asahi
Seeing you in person convinced me... **Asahi**: Seeing you in person convinced me...

Asahi
With you, I have a feeling that we'd be able to put on a show that brings everyone in the world together... Like the way Tom did... **Asahi**: With you, I have a feeling that we'd be able to put on a show that brings everyone in the world together... Like the way Tom did...

Rui
...! **Rui**: ...!

Asahi
As a director, you're bold and not afraid to ask others to do some wild things... **Asahi**: As a director, you're bold and not afraid to ask others to do some wild things...

Asahi
But that excites me. I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next. **Asahi**: But that excites me. I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next.

Asahi
That's why I want to work alongside you, Rui... **Asahi**: That's why I want to work alongside you, Rui...

Rui
I greatly appreciate what you just said, but... **Rui**: I greatly appreciate what you just said, but...

Asahi
I'm confident that your addition will lead to the rest of us becoming better actors. **Asahi**: I'm confident that your addition will lead to the rest of us becoming better actors.

Asahi
And you becoming a better director. **Asahi**: And you becoming a better director.

Asahi
The Center Theatre at ArcLand is a venue where only those with the potential to become world-class stars are able to perform. **Asahi**: The Center Theatre at ArcLand is a venue where only those with the potential to become world-class stars are able to perform.

Asahi
I'm sure directing such a cast would be unbelievably fun for you since you'd be able to put on shows beyond your wildest imagination... Shows that can bring the world together... **Asahi**: I'm sure directing such a cast would be unbelievably fun for you since you'd be able to put on shows beyond your wildest imagination... Shows that can bring the world together...

Asahi
So, how does working with us at ArcLand sound? **Asahi**: So, how does working with us at ArcLand sound?

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Rui
(I really wasn't expecting to be asked to work at ArcLand...) **Rui**: (I really wasn't expecting to be asked to work at ArcLand...)

Rui
(Few directors would ever be considered for such an offer...) **Rui**: (Few directors would ever be considered for such an offer...)

Rui
(And in terms of my dream...) **Rui**: (And in terms of my dream...)

Asahi
I'm sorry... I know this is very sudden and a lot to process. To tell you the truth, I wasn't planning on asking you here... **Asahi**: I'm sorry... I know this is very sudden and a lot to process. To tell you the truth, I wasn't planning on asking you here...

Asahi
So, you don't have to give an answer right now. Please let me know once you've had some time to think about it. **Asahi**: So, you don't have to give an answer right now. Please let me know once you've had some time to think about it.

Rui
Okay, understood... **Rui**: Okay, understood...

Asahi
Again, I apologize for surprising you like this. Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow! **Asahi**: Again, I apologize for surprising you like this. Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow!

Rui
Okay. See you tomorrow... **Rui**: Okay. See you tomorrow...

**\***Footsteps**\***

**Both Are Important**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 Neighborhood

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Asahi
How would you like to work at ArcLand? **Asahi**: How would you like to work at ArcLand?

Rui
(I never imagined being given such an offer...) **Rui**: (I never imagined being given such an offer...)

Rui
(The night before our show too, no less.) **Rui**: (The night before our show too, no less.)

Rui
(In terms of making my dream come true, I couldn't ask for a better situation...) **Rui**: (In terms of making my dream come true, I couldn't ask for a better situation...)

Rui
(ArcLand provides the best environment for those who with to put on or perform in shows.) **Rui**: (ArcLand provides the best environment for those who with to put on or perform in shows.)

Rui
(With one of the largest troupes out there. A troupe that excels at cultivating young talent.) **Rui**: (With one of the largest troupes out there. A troupe that excels at cultivating young talent.)

Rui
(And if their actors are willing to place their faith in me as a director, there's no question that we'd be able to do some unimaginable things together...) **Rui**: (And if their actors are willing to place their faith in me as a director, there's no question that we'd be able to do some unimaginable things together...)

Rui
(But above all else...) **Rui**: (But above all else...)

Asahi
So, I came up with the idea of putting on a show at the Center Theatre that could bring the world together. **Asahi**: So, I came up with the idea of putting on a show at the Center Theatre that could bring the world together.

Rui
A show that brings the world together...? **Rui**: A show that brings the world together...?

Asahi
Haha. I guess that needs more explaining... **Asahi**: Haha. I guess that needs more explaining...

Asahi
In other words, ArcLand is currently working to do shows like the one Tom showed me. **Asahi**: In other words, ArcLand is currently working to do shows like the one Tom showed me.

Asahi
For all those people out there who are somehow surviving but are unable to smile... **Asahi**: For all those people out there who are somehow surviving but are unable to smile...

Asahi
The cast of the Center Theatre plans to do shows around the world just for them. **Asahi**: The cast of the Center Theatre plans to do shows around the world just for them.

Rui
(They're genuinely trying to transcend beyond what it means to be a show.) **Rui**: (They're genuinely trying to transcend beyond what it means to be a show.)

Rui
And yet... **Rui**: And yet...

Rui
Why was I unable to give an immediate response...? **Rui**: Why was I unable to give an immediate response...?

Rui
(No, wait, there's nothing wrong with that...) **Rui**: (No, wait, there's nothing wrong with that...)

Rui
(Because... If I leave, Wonderlands×Showtime will no longer have a director.) **Rui**: (Because... If I leave, Wonderlands×Showtime will no longer have a director.)

Rui
(Not only that, but I'd be dashing the hopes of everybody who wants to see us perform... That pains me the most...) **Rui**: (Not only that, but I'd be dashing the hopes of everybody who wants to see us perform... That pains me the most...)

Rui
(And above all else...) **Rui**: (And above all else...)

Rui
(Still...) **Rui**: (Still...)

Rui
(I... I want to make my dream come true.) **Rui**: (I... I want to make my dream come true.)

Rui
(And we can't all stay at the Wonder Stage forever.) **Rui**: (And we can't all stay at the Wonder Stage forever.)

Rui
(The time will inevitably come when I and the others will have to part ways...) **Rui**: (The time will inevitably come when I and the others will have to part ways...)

Rui
(All of us...) **Rui**: (All of us...)

Rui
(We put on shows while being supportive of each other's dreams.) **Rui**: (We put on shows while being supportive of each other's dreams.)

Rui
(So I'm sure they'll be willing to accept my decision if it means I get to make mine come true.) **Rui**: (So I'm sure they'll be willing to accept my decision if it means I get to make mine come true.)

Rui
(And I'd happily support the others if they were in a similar situation.) **Rui**: (And I'd happily support the others if they were in a similar situation.)

Rui
(At least, I think I would...) **Rui**: (At least, I think I would...)

Rui
(Which is why I...) **Rui**: (Which is why I...)

???
Rui!! **???**: Rui!!

Rui
Huh? That voice... **Rui**: Huh? That voice...

Nene's Voice
Emu, I didn't mean yell from the window like that! Oh, but I think we got his attention... **Nene's Voice**: Emu, I didn't mean yell from the window like that! Oh, but I think we got his attention...

Nene's Voice
Are you just getting home? **Nene's Voice**: Are you just getting home?

Rui
Y-Yes...! But why's Emu at your place, Nene? **Rui**: Y-Yes...! But why's Emu at your place, Nene?

Nene's Voice
We had some time and decided to go through the story together! I was actually just about to walk Emu out... **Nene's Voice**: We had some time and decided to go through the story together! I was actually just about to walk Emu out...

Nene's Voice
Wait here one sec...! **Nene's Voice**: Wait here one sec...!

Rui
Okay... **Rui**: Okay...

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Nene
Thanks for taking care of the shopping. Based on those bags, I take it you found what we needed? **Nene**: Thanks for taking care of the shopping. Based on those bags, I take it you found what we needed?

Rui
Luckily, I had Tsukasa and Asahi there to help... **Rui**: Luckily, I had Tsukasa and Asahi there to help...

Emu
Okay... Hmm... But you seem kinda tired. **Emu**: Okay... Hmm... But you seem kinda tired.

Rui
I do? What makes you think that? I feel just fine. **Rui**: I do? What makes you think that? I feel just fine.

Emu
You looked a little unhappy is all. **Emu**: You looked a little unhappy is all.

Rui
Huh? **Rui**: Huh?

Rui
Oh, maybe it's because we've been rehearsing nonstop the past few days... **Rui**: Oh, maybe it's because we've been rehearsing nonstop the past few days...

Rui
I promise to get a good night's sleep tonight. So, I'll be off to do just that... **Rui**: I promise to get a good night's sleep tonight. So, I'll be off to do just that...

Nene
Oh... **Nene**: Oh...

Nene
Did something happen while you guys were out shopping? **Nene**: Did something happen while you guys were out shopping?

Rui
What? **Rui**: What?

Nene
That face you just made... It reminded me of the old you. **Nene**: That face you just made... It reminded me of the old you.

Nene
Like you're trying to bury away something important... **Nene**: Like you're trying to bury away something important...

Rui
It's just... **Rui**: It's just...

Emu
So something did happen? Tell us! Maybe we can help! **Emu**: So something did happen? Tell us! Maybe we can help!

Nene
Yeah. If it's really bothering you, don't try to deal with it all on your own. **Nene**: Yeah. If it's really bothering you, don't try to deal with it all on your own.

Nene
We're standing here today because we've been helping each other out when we can up until now. **Nene**: We're standing here today because we've been helping each other out when we can up until now.

Rui
Yes, that's right... Until now, we... **Rui**: Yes, that's right... Until now, we...

Rui
We... **Rui**: We...

Emu
Rui... **Emu**: Rui...

Nene
Oh... **Nene**: Oh...

Nene
It's okay. You don't have to tell us. **Nene**: It's okay. You don't have to tell us.

Rui
Huh...? **Rui**: Huh...?

Nene
I get it. Sometimes, you just don't know how to explain what's going on... **Nene**: I get it. Sometimes, you just don't know how to explain what's going on...

Nene
So, you don't have to tell us right now... **Nene**: So, you don't have to tell us right now...

Nene
You can tell us when you feel ready. **Nene**: You can tell us when you feel ready.

Rui
Thank you... **Rui**: Thank you...

Rui
But I'm sorry. I really should go now. Emu, please get home safe... **Rui**: But I'm sorry. I really should go now. Emu, please get home safe...

Emu
O-Okay...! Bye bye, Rui! **Emu**: O-Okay...! Bye bye, Rui!

**\***Footsteps**\***

Emu
Is he gonna be okay...? **Emu**: Is he gonna be okay...?

Nene
I have no idea. But... **Nene**: I have no idea. But...

Nene
My gut tells me that it's not gonna be an easy problem to solve... **Nene**: My gut tells me that it's not gonna be an easy problem to solve...

Rui
Ahh... **Rui**: Ahh...

Rui
The dazzling scenery in the distance... I'm never going to get tired of looking at it. **Rui**: The dazzling scenery in the distance... I'm never going to get tired of looking at it.

Rui
It's so soothing that I've developed a habit of coming here whenever I need some time alone to think. **Rui**: It's so soothing that I've developed a habit of coming here whenever I need some time alone to think.

Rui
(But what am I doing here? Honestly...) **Rui**: (But what am I doing here? Honestly...)

Rui
(I should be telling the others about things that concern my dream...) **Rui**: (I should be telling the others about things that concern my dream...)

Rui
(I know that.. But...) **Rui**: (I know that.. But...)

Rui
(What is this pain I'm feeling?) **Rui**: (What is this pain I'm feeling?)

???
Oh no! What do we do?! **???**: Oh no! What do we do?!

Rui
Hm...? **Rui**: Hm...?

Miku
Uhh... Hang on... Lie down here...! Are you thirsty? Would you like some water? No, wait, you're a plushie... **Miku**: Uhh... Hang on... Lie down here...! Are you thirsty? Would you like some water? No, wait, you're a plushie...

Birdie Plushie
I'm okay... I can stand... **Birdie Plushie**: I'm okay... I can stand...

Miku
Are you sure? You don't have to if you don't think you can. **Miku**: Are you sure? You don't have to if you don't think you can.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
What in the world happened here...? **Rui**: What in the world happened here...?

Miku
R-Rui! **Miku**: R-Rui!

Miku
Um, so... Remember how Birdie wanted to do a show on top of the flying train? **Miku**: Um, so... Remember how Birdie wanted to do a show on top of the flying train?

Rui
Yes. You all decided against it because it would've been too dangerous... **Rui**: Yes. You all decided against it because it would've been too dangerous...

Miku
Yeah, but they decided to do a show all on their own. **Miku**: Yeah, but they decided to do a show all on their own.

Rui
What? Alone? **Rui**: What? Alone?

Miku
Yeah! They ended up going a bit overboard and collapsed after their show ended... **Miku**: Yeah! They ended up going a bit overboard and collapsed after their show ended...

Birdie Plushie
But I'm all better now! **Birdie Plushie**: But I'm all better now!

Rui
You did a show all by yourself? That's very courageous of you, but it must've been very hard... **Rui**: You did a show all by yourself? That's very courageous of you, but it must've been very hard...

Birdie Plushie
Yeah, it was! Just setting everything up made my head hurt! **Birdie Plushie**: Yeah, it was! Just setting everything up made my head hurt!

Birdie Plushie
And... It was kinda lonely... **Birdie Plushie**: And... It was kinda lonely...

Rui
What? **Rui**: What?

Miku
Yeah, I bet... **Miku**: Yeah, I bet...

Miku
Putting on fun shows is a really wonderful thing... **Miku**: Putting on fun shows is a really wonderful thing...

Miku
But it's gotta feel so lonely when the people you care about aren't there with you. **Miku**: But it's gotta feel so lonely when the people you care about aren't there with you.

Rui
Oh... **Rui**: Oh...

Rui
(That's it...) **Rui**: (That's it...)

Rui
(Despite already having an answer ready, the reason I'm still dwelling on this is because...) **Rui**: (Despite already having an answer ready, the reason I'm still dwelling on this is because...)

Rui
(I still want to...) **Rui**: (I still want to...)

Rui
(I still want to keep doing shows with them...) **Rui**: (I still want to keep doing shows with them...)

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Birdie Plushie
B-But...! **Birdie Plushie**: B-But...!

Birdie Plushie
As lonely as it was, I had fun! **Birdie Plushie**: As lonely as it was, I had fun!

Miku
Huh? **Miku**: Huh?

Birdie Plushie
I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!! **Birdie Plushie**: I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!!

Rui
...! **Rui**: ...!

Miku
I see... It's too bad we couldn't put on a show together... **Miku**: I see... It's too bad we couldn't put on a show together...

Miku
But I'm really glad you enjoyed doing it so much! **Miku**: But I'm really glad you enjoyed doing it so much!

Birdie Plushie
Me too!! Thanks, Miku!! **Birdie Plushie**: Me too!! Thanks, Miku!!

Miku
Hehe. You're super welcome! **Miku**: Hehe. You're super welcome!

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Miku
Huh? Rui, what's wrong? **Miku**: Huh? Rui, what's wrong?

Rui
Oh, um... **Rui**: Oh, um...

Rui
I was just thinking about my future... **Rui**: I was just thinking about my future...

Miku
What? **Miku**: What?

Rui
Hehe. I know this is sudden... **Rui**: Hehe. I know this is sudden...

Rui
But would you mind listening to what's going on with me for a bit? **Rui**: But would you mind listening to what's going on with me for a bit?

Miku
I see... **Miku**: I see...

Miku
You'd have to go work with them if you really want to make your dream come true... **Miku**: You'd have to go work with them if you really want to make your dream come true...

Rui
But a part of me still wants to do shows with my friends. **Rui**: But a part of me still wants to do shows with my friends.

Miku
... **Miku**: ...

Rui
I hardly ever find myself being so maudlin... **Rui**: I hardly ever find myself being so maudlin...

Rui
And I know that the others are prepared to accept some tough decisions when it comes to our individual dreams. **Rui**: And I know that the others are prepared to accept some tough decisions when it comes to our individual dreams.

Rui
But to think I'd have this much trouble coming to a decision. I feel like a child. **Rui**: But to think I'd have this much trouble coming to a decision. I feel like a child.

Miku
No, don't say that! **Miku**: No, don't say that!

Rui
Huh? **Rui**: Huh?

Miku
It just means that moving on to make your dream come true and wanting to be with your friends are both really important to you, Rui! **Miku**: It just means that moving on to make your dream come true and wanting to be with your friends are both really important to you, Rui!

Miku
Actually, I realized just now that I really understand how Birdie felt... **Miku**: Actually, I realized just now that I really understand how Birdie felt...

Miku
As lonely as it was to do a show all alone, it must've been really fun to do everything they wanted... **Miku**: As lonely as it was to do a show all alone, it must've been really fun to do everything they wanted...

Miku
So, you should think really, really, really hard about this decision! For the sake of for the sake of you now and you in the future, Rui! **Miku**: So, you should think really, really, really hard about this decision! For the sake of for the sake of you now and you in the future, Rui!

Miku
Because I have a feeling that you won't be happy if you don't! **Miku**: Because I have a feeling that you won't be happy if you don't!

Rui
Thank you... **Rui**: Thank you...

Rui
I really appreciate how you always listen to our concerns. **Rui**: I really appreciate how you always listen to our concerns.

Rui
I'll try giving it some more thought and see which way I should go... **Rui**: I'll try giving it some more thought and see which way I should go...

Miku
Good...! **Miku**: Good...!

**\***Footsteps**\***

 Rui's Room

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Rui
(It's always been my dream to produce a show that transcends shows. Something that has the power to put a smile on everyone's faces around the world...) **Rui**: (It's always been my dream to produce a show that transcends shows. Something that has the power to put a smile on everyone's faces around the world...)

Rui
(But on the other hand...) **Rui**: (But on the other hand...)

Rui
(A part of me wants to keep doing shows with them. Forever...) **Rui**: (A part of me wants to keep doing shows with them. Forever...)

Rui
(If I turn down Asahi, I'll have the opportunity to do that...) **Rui**: (If I turn down Asahi, I'll have the opportunity to do that...)

Rui
(However...) **Rui**: (However...)

Asahi
As a director, you're bold and not afraid to ask others to do some wild things... **Asahi**: As a director, you're bold and not afraid to ask others to do some wild things...

Asahi
But that excites me. I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next. **Asahi**: But that excites me. I'm constantly at the edge of my seat wondering what you're going to say or how you're going to respond next.

Asahi
That's why I want to work alongside you, Rui... **Asahi**: That's why I want to work alongside you, Rui...

Birdie Plushie
B-But...! **Birdie Plushie**: B-But...!

Birdie Plushie
As lonely as it was, I had fun! **Birdie Plushie**: As lonely as it was, I had fun!

Birdie Plushie
I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!! **Birdie Plushie**: I got to do what I really wanted to do, and it ended up being super duper fun!!

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Rui
(I...) **Rui**: (I...)

**Our Final Ambassadorial Show**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 The next day

 Museum of Emerging Technologies - Main Gate Plaza

Rui
Please bring that large prop over here. Yes, next to this pole will do just fine. **Rui**: Please bring that large prop over here. Yes, next to this pole will do just fine.

Tsukasa
Hey, Rui! Is this spot about where we should be entering? **Tsukasa**: Hey, Rui! Is this spot about where we should be entering?

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Rui
Mind showing me? Maybe ten centimeters closer towards stage left... **Rui**: Mind showing me? Maybe ten centimeters closer towards stage left...

Tsukasa
Got it! **Tsukasa**: Got it!

Rui
By the way, Tsukasa, did you sleep well last night...? **Rui**: By the way, Tsukasa, did you sleep well last night...?

Tsukasa
Yes! I stayed up to practice as much as I could, but managed to get in just enough sleep! **Tsukasa**: Yes! I stayed up to practice as much as I could, but managed to get in just enough sleep!

Tsukasa
All that's left is to do my best during the show. **Tsukasa**: All that's left is to do my best during the show.

Rui
Right. I'll be looking forward to seeing a great performance from you. **Rui**: Right. I'll be looking forward to seeing a great performance from you.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
How are you doing, Asahi...? **Rui**: How are you doing, Asahi...?

Asahi
Oh, the mats are all set! They should be able to stay in place regardless of what's thrown at them! **Asahi**: Oh, the mats are all set! They should be able to stay in place regardless of what's thrown at them!

Passerby A
Hey, what are they doing over there? **Passerby A**: Hey, what are they doing over there?

Passerby B
Oh, let's see what the poster says. PXL and ArcLand are doing a show together...?! **Passerby B**: Oh, let's see what the poster says. PXL and ArcLand are doing a show together...?!

Passerby A
Whoa, really?! And Asahi Genbu's gonna be in it! Wanna check it out? **Passerby A**: Whoa, really?! And Asahi Genbu's gonna be in it! Wanna check it out?

Passerby B
Wait, Asahi's gonna be in it? Yeah, definitely! **Passerby B**: Wait, Asahi's gonna be in it? Yeah, definitely!

Nene
... **Nene**: ...

Emu
Rui still seems kinda unhappy... **Emu**: Rui still seems kinda unhappy...

Nene
Yeah, but he seems a little better compared to yesterday... **Nene**: Yeah, but he seems a little better compared to yesterday...

ArcLand Cast Member B
Hm? Nene, Emu, what's wrong? Are you feeling nervous? **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Hm? Nene, Emu, what's wrong? Are you feeling nervous?

Nene
\*Gasp\* **Nene**: \*Gasp\*

Emu
Urgh! N-No, we feel fine! Better than fine! **Emu**: Urgh! N-No, we feel fine! Better than fine!

ArcLand Cast Member B
Really? Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about... Please let us know if something is wrong. We'll do our best to help. **ArcLand Cast Member B**: Really? Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about... Please let us know if something is wrong. We'll do our best to help.

Nene
O-Okay. We really appreciate it. **Nene**: O-Okay. We really appreciate it.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Nene
(He said he was fine when we made our way over here this morning...) **Nene**: (He said he was fine when we made our way over here this morning...)

Nene
(But maybe the four of us should set aside some time after the show to talk...) **Nene**: (But maybe the four of us should set aside some time after the show to talk...)

Rui
Alright, it's nearly showtime. **Rui**: Alright, it's nearly showtime.

Rui
We'll be doing three performances over two days for this. I know this still feels a bit strange since it's the first show we're doing together. **Rui**: We'll be doing three performances over two days for this. I know this still feels a bit strange since it's the first show we're doing together.

Rui
However, I strongly believe we'll be able to really deliver. **Rui**: However, I strongly believe we'll be able to really deliver.

Rui
So, let's all do our best. **Rui**: So, let's all do our best.

Tsukasa & Asahi
Yeah! **Tsukasa & Asahi**: Yeah!

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
Alright... **Rui**: Alright...

Rui
Let's give them the best show they've ever seen. **Rui**: Let's give them the best show they've ever seen.

Major
"The laboratory is ours! However, we don't appear to be alone..." **Major**: "The laboratory is ours! However, we don't appear to be alone..."

**\***Chattering**\***

Audience
Wait, they're on top of the lamps! When did they get up there?! **Audience**: Wait, they're on top of the lamps! When did they get up there?!

Audience
Cool! **Audience**: Cool!

Rui
(Excellent. The audience is captivated, just as we planned.) **Rui**: (Excellent. The audience is captivated, just as we planned.)

Rui
(The next moment's also one of the most important parts of the show since it's going to give them a nice jolt of excitement.) **Rui**: (The next moment's also one of the most important parts of the show since it's going to give them a nice jolt of excitement.)

Rui
(That aspect of the show is second nature to our guests, while...) **Rui**: (That aspect of the show is second nature to our guests, while...)

Sergeant Willis
"Major! There's only one android! Our intel said that there'd be two..." **Sergeant Willis**: "Major! There's only one android! Our intel said that there'd be two..."

Major
"It must've been taken by those rats...! We'll pursue after them! Sergeant Willis, you are to secure the android that you've already found!" **Major**: "It must've been taken by those rats...! We'll pursue after them! Sergeant Willis, you are to secure the android that you've already found!"

Sergeant Willis
"Copy!" **Sergeant Willis**: "Copy!"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Bartlett
"What happened? Where is the Professor? Please, explain to me what is going on..." **Bartlett**: "What happened? Where is the Professor? Please, explain to me what is going on..."

Sergeant Willis
"Explain...? Well..." **Sergeant Willis**: "Explain...? Well..."

Sergeant Willis
"You belong to us now. So, you'll be taking orders from us." **Sergeant Willis**: "You belong to us now. So, you'll be taking orders from us."

Bartlett
"But only the Professor can change who has administrator privileges over my systems. Where is he? Is he safe?" **Bartlett**: "But only the Professor can change who has administrator privileges over my systems. Where is he? Is he safe?"

Sergeant Willis
"He isn't here anymore... Sorry, but we'll just have to change those by brute force." **Sergeant Willis**: "He isn't here anymore... Sorry, but we'll just have to change those by brute force."

Sergeant Willis
"Hmm... Apologizing to an android feels a bit strange." **Sergeant Willis**: "Hmm... Apologizing to an android feels a bit strange."

Rui
(Tsukasa and Nene have improved their acting quite a bit. They certainly seem to have absorbed as much as they could from ArcLand's cast members.) **Rui**: (Tsukasa and Nene have improved their acting quite a bit. They certainly seem to have absorbed as much as they could from ArcLand's cast members.)

Rui
I couldn't be more blessed to have them... **Rui**: I couldn't be more blessed to have them...

Alfred
"Wh-Where am I? I require positioning data for this area." **Alfred**: "Wh-Where am I? I require positioning data for this area."

Emma
"Here? It's the farm my grandpa started out here on the frontier, Mr. Robot! We found you collapsed on the ground!" **Emma**: "Here? It's the farm my grandpa started out here on the frontier, Mr. Robot! We found you collapsed on the ground!"

Alfred
"I am not a robot. I am an android. My name is Alfred Hawking." **Alfred**: "I am not a robot. I am an android. My name is Alfred Hawking."

Sergeant Willis
"Have you downloaded the map for where the next battle is going to take place?" **Sergeant Willis**: "Have you downloaded the map for where the next battle is going to take place?"

Bartlett
"Yes. I have also found the evacuation routes that the civilians will likely be using." **Bartlett**: "Yes. I have also found the evacuation routes that the civilians will likely be using."

Sergeant Willis
"Were you ordered to do that...?" **Sergeant Willis**: "Were you ordered to do that...?"

Bartlett
"Yes. I was told that it would be absolutely necessary for this battle. Do you have any issues with that...?" **Bartlett**: "Yes. I was told that it would be absolutely necessary for this battle. Do you have any issues with that...?"

Sergeant Willis
"Not really..." **Sergeant Willis**: "Not really..."

Emma
"Al, help! What do I do?! One of the calves ran away!" **Emma**: "Al, help! What do I do?! One of the calves ran away!"

Alfred
"What?! No! We must go after it at once!" **Alfred**: "What?! No! We must go after it at once!"

Emma
"Thanks, Al! Wait, watch out for the manure pit..." **Emma**: "Thanks, Al! Wait, watch out for the manure pit..."

Alfred
"Wah!" **Alfred**: "Wah!"

**\***Thud**\***

**\***Laughter**\***

Rui
(The two androids who ended up being raised in two completely different environments...) **Rui**: (The two androids who ended up being raised in two completely different environments...)

Rui
(However, as the front lines near the peaceful farmland, Alfred is forced to take up arms for the very first time in order to protect its residents.) **Rui**: (However, as the front lines near the peaceful farmland, Alfred is forced to take up arms for the very first time in order to protect its residents.)

Rui
(And our two androids are reunited on the battlefield...) **Rui**: (And our two androids are reunited on the battlefield...)

Rui
(Now, here comes the show's climax.) **Rui**: (Now, here comes the show's climax.)

Rui
(Break a leg, everyone...) **Rui**: (Break a leg, everyone...)

Alfred
"..." **Alfred**: "..."

Bartlett
"Why...?" **Bartlett**: "Why...?"

Bartlett
"My systems have been augmented specifically for the battlefield. How are you able to stand your ground against me?" **Bartlett**: "My systems have been augmented specifically for the battlefield. How are you able to stand your ground against me?"

Alfred
"I... I do not know... But I..." **Alfred**: "I... I do not know... But I..."

Alfred
"I want to protect these people. That may be the reason why I am able to summon more strength than I normally can." **Alfred**: "I want to protect these people. That may be the reason why I am able to summon more strength than I normally can."

Bartlett
"I do not understand." **Bartlett**: "I do not understand."

Alfred
"Please, just try!!" **Alfred**: "Please, just try!!"

Bartlett
"No, I will not. I cannot fathom your motives." **Bartlett**: "No, I will not. I cannot fathom your motives."

Alfred
"I do not wish to kill you, Bartlett!!" **Alfred**: "I do not wish to kill you, Bartlett!!"

Alfred
"The only thing that separates us is the environments in which we were raised!" **Alfred**: "The only thing that separates us is the environments in which we were raised!"

Alfred
"We would not be doing this right now if you were not taught to kill!" **Alfred**: "We would not be doing this right now if you were not taught to kill!"

Bartlett
"But that is what I was taught. That is reality. So, I must defeat you." **Bartlett**: "But that is what I was taught. That is reality. So, I must defeat you."

Alfred
"Bartlett!" **Alfred**: "Bartlett!"

**\***Gunfire**\***

Rui
(Towards the end of the battle, Alfred somehow manages to damage Bartlett's power core...) **Rui**: (Towards the end of the battle, Alfred somehow manages to damage Bartlett's power core...)

**\***Powering Down**\***

Alfred
"Ba-Ba-Bartlett...!!" **Alfred**: "Ba-Ba-Bartlett...!!"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Bartlett
"Why are you crying...? You are the victor." **Bartlett**: "Why are you crying...? You are the victor."

Alfred
"How can you call this victory?! There are no winners here...!!" **Alfred**: "How can you call this victory?! There are no winners here...!!"

Bartlett
"I still do not understand..." **Bartlett**: "I still do not understand..."

Bartlett
"However... It may have been nice to see..." **Bartlett**: "However... It may have been nice to see..."

Alfred
"What?" **Alfred**: "What?"

Bartlett
"To see where you grew up... I wonder how I would have..." **Bartlett**: "To see where you grew up... I wonder how I would have..."

Alfred
"Bartlett!!" **Alfred**: "Bartlett!!"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Emma
"Al! They just said on the news how our country beat that other country! That means you don't have to fight anymore..." **Emma**: "Al! They just said on the news how our country beat that other country! That means you don't have to fight anymore..."

Emma
"Oh no...!" **Emma**: "Oh no...!"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Sergeant Willis
"Bartlett!! No... Why did it have to be like this...?" **Sergeant Willis**: "Bartlett!! No... Why did it have to be like this...?"

Alfred
"Why did I have to be the one to kill you...?" **Alfred**: "Why did I have to be the one to kill you...?"

Sergeant Willis
"No, he's still alive...! There should be a backup battery within his power core! As long that you didn't damage that..." **Sergeant Willis**: "No, he's still alive...! There should be a backup battery within his power core! As long that you didn't damage that..."

Sergeant Willis
"I-It looks like it's gonna short...! Do you have any tools I can borrow?!" **Sergeant Willis**: "I-It looks like it's gonna short...! Do you have any tools I can borrow?!"

Emma
"Yeah, we have some in the barn! I'll go get them now!" **Emma**: "Yeah, we have some in the barn! I'll go get them now!"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Alfred
"I have no idea who you are, but please save him...! Please... I beg you...!!" **Alfred**: "I have no idea who you are, but please save him...! Please... I beg you...!!"

Sergeant Willis
"Hang on... Are you the other android? Did you and Bartlett come from the same laboratory?" **Sergeant Willis**: "Hang on... Are you the other android? Did you and Bartlett come from the same laboratory?"

Alfred
"Y-Yes, that is correct... I was found on this farm and have been working here for ten years now." **Alfred**: "Y-Yes, that is correct... I was found on this farm and have been working here for ten years now."

Sergeant Willis
"I see..." **Sergeant Willis**: "I see..."

Sergeant Willis
"If Bart hadn't ended up with us, he might've been given a chance to lead a better life... Like you..." **Sergeant Willis**: "If Bart hadn't ended up with us, he might've been given a chance to lead a better life... Like you..."

Alfred
"What...?" **Alfred**: "What...?"

**\***Hurried Footsteps**\***

Emma
"I found the tools! I really hope they help." **Emma**: "I found the tools! I really hope they help."

Sergeant Willis
"I'll try my best...! But this is my first time doing this, so I can't guarantee anything..." **Sergeant Willis**: "I'll try my best...! But this is my first time doing this, so I can't guarantee anything..."

**\***Drilling**\***

Sergeant Willis
"There...! We should be able to reboot him now...!" **Sergeant Willis**: "There...! We should be able to reboot him now...!"

Sergeant Willis
"But I need to ask you something before I do..." **Sergeant Willis**: "But I need to ask you something before I do..."

Sergeant Willis
"If we allow him to reboot normally, he'll probably go straight back to being a weapon of war." **Sergeant Willis**: "If we allow him to reboot normally, he'll probably go straight back to being a weapon of war."

Sergeant Willis
"However, if we perform a full reset, we'd be able to erase all of his memories and give him another chance." **Sergeant Willis**: "However, if we perform a full reset, we'd be able to erase all of his memories and give him another chance."

Emma
"What...?!" **Emma**: "What...?!"

Sergeant Willis
"I want to erase all the horrible things we taught him. But as the one who was created alongside him, I need to know how you'd feel about that..." **Sergeant Willis**: "I want to erase all the horrible things we taught him. But as the one who was created alongside him, I need to know how you'd feel about that..."

Alfred
"I..." **Alfred**: "I..."

Alfred
"No, please do not reset him..." **Alfred**: "No, please do not reset him..."

Alfred
"Turning him into a blank slate may be easier... But only he knows the value of everything that he experienced these past ten years." **Alfred**: "Turning him into a blank slate may be easier... But only he knows the value of everything that he experienced these past ten years."

Alfred
"So, please leave his memories intact." **Alfred**: "So, please leave his memories intact."

Alfred
"Instead, would you mind installing this for me...?" **Alfred**: "Instead, would you mind installing this for me...?"

Sergeant Willis
"Are these memories...?" **Sergeant Willis**: "Are these memories...?"

Alfred
"They are mine. From these past ten years." **Alfred**: "They are mine. From these past ten years."

Alfred
"I want Bartlett to see them. I want him to see how beautiful this world is, and why I am able to feel." **Alfred**: "I want Bartlett to see them. I want him to see how beautiful this world is, and why I am able to feel."

Sergeant Willis
"Okay... I'll install this before rebooting him." **Sergeant Willis**: "Okay... I'll install this before rebooting him."

Rui
(This is your moment, Tsukasa...) **Rui**: (This is your moment, Tsukasa...)

Tsukasa
(Hold back as much as you can, and let just a little bit eke out...) **Tsukasa**: (Hold back as much as you can, and let just a little bit eke out...)

Tsukasa
(Show us the never-before-seen moment where an android develops real, human emotions!) **Tsukasa**: (Show us the never-before-seen moment where an android develops real, human emotions!)

**\***Rebooting**\***

Bartlett
"Where am I...? I am seeing readings that my power core was destroyed..." **Bartlett**: "Where am I...? I am seeing readings that my power core was destroyed..."

Alfred
"Bartlett...!" **Alfred**: "Bartlett...!"

Bartlett
"Alfred... Did you wake me...?" **Bartlett**: "Alfred... Did you wake me...?"

Sergeant Willis
"Yes, he did." **Sergeant Willis**: "Yes, he did."

Bartlett
"I see..." **Bartlett**: "I see..."

Bartlett
"Alfred... It appears that there is a mission that I must accomplish right now." **Bartlett**: "Alfred... It appears that there is a mission that I must accomplish right now."

Alfred
"What?" **Alfred**: "What?"

Bartlett
"Will you show me what I saw in these memories?" **Bartlett**: "Will you show me what I saw in these memories?"

Bartlett
"This beauty you saw over these past ten years?" **Bartlett**: "This beauty you saw over these past ten years?"

Bartlett
"Then... I may begin to understand who you are..." **Bartlett**: "Then... I may begin to understand who you are..."

Asahi
...! **Asahi**: ...!

Alfred
"Yes... Yes, of course." **Alfred**: "Yes... Yes, of course."

Alfred
"And... We can keep creating new memories together... Bart..." **Alfred**: "And... We can keep creating new memories together... Bart..."

Bartlett
"I would like that very much... Al..." **Bartlett**: "I would like that very much... Al..."

Rui
(Ah...) **Rui**: (Ah...)

Rui
(I really do love these moments...) **Rui**: (I really do love these moments...)

Rui
(When everybody takes my direction on board and their hard work blooms into a wonderful spectacle. Also...) **Rui**: (When everybody takes my direction on board and their hard work blooms into a wonderful spectacle. Also...)

Rui
(When I get to see that my direction has moved everyone's dreams along and made them smile...) **Rui**: (When I get to see that my direction has moved everyone's dreams along and made them smile...)

Rui
(I can't get enough of those moments...) **Rui**: (I can't get enough of those moments...)

 The next day

Tsukasa
Thank you all very much for coming to see us!! **Tsukasa**: Thank you all very much for coming to see us!!

Everyone
Thank you very much!! **Everyone**: Thank you very much!!

**\***Applause**\***

Tsukasa
Wow, we did it...! We managed to make it through both days without incident! **Tsukasa**: Wow, we did it...! We managed to make it through both days without incident!

Emu
Yeah! And the audience looked super happy!! **Emu**: Yeah! And the audience looked super happy!!

Nene
They really did. Also, in comparison to our first performance, I think around double the people came to watch us. **Nene**: They really did. Also, in comparison to our first performance, I think around double the people came to watch us.

Asahi
If anything, Tsukasa, we have you to thank for showing such tremendous growth! **Asahi**: If anything, Tsukasa, we have you to thank for showing such tremendous growth!

Asahi
The final scene was as incredible as it was because you put so much effort into it. **Asahi**: The final scene was as incredible as it was because you put so much effort into it.

Asahi
And it was so cool to watch! I guess that's Miles for you! **Asahi**: And it was so cool to watch! I guess that's Miles for you!

Tsukasa
...! Thank you very much! **Tsukasa**: ...! Thank you very much!

Tsukasa
However, it's sad to think how this may be the last conversation we have together. **Tsukasa**: However, it's sad to think how this may be the last conversation we have together.

Rui
(The last one...?) **Rui**: (The last one...?)

Asahi
I agree... But this month was so much fun. So, thank you all very much. **Asahi**: I agree... But this month was so much fun. So, thank you all very much.

Tsukasa
Thank you as well! It was nice working with you! **Tsukasa**: Thank you as well! It was nice working with you!

Asahi
Anyway, let's start cleaning everything up. **Asahi**: Anyway, let's start cleaning everything up.

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
Asahi... **Rui**: Asahi...

Rui
After we finish cleaning up, can we talk? **Rui**: After we finish cleaning up, can we talk?

Asahi
...! Yes, of course. **Asahi**: ...! Yes, of course.

Rui
Okay, until then... **Rui**: Okay, until then...

Nene
Rui...? **Nene**: Rui...?

 By the Fountain

Rui
I apologize in advance for doing this right after our show. I'm sure you're very tired, Asahi... **Rui**: I apologize in advance for doing this right after our show. I'm sure you're very tired, Asahi...

Asahi
No, I'm okay. I have triple the stamina of a normal person! **Asahi**: No, I'm okay. I have triple the stamina of a normal person!

Asahi
Anyway... **Asahi**: Anyway...

Asahi
Have you reached a decision? **Asahi**: Have you reached a decision?

Rui
Yes... **Rui**: Yes...

**How I Feel**
*Characters*

**Transcript**

 By the Fountain

Rui
After we spoke that day, I thoroughly weighed my options... To stay at Phoenix Wonderland as a member of Wonderlands×Showtime... **Rui**: After we spoke that day, I thoroughly weighed my options... To stay at Phoenix Wonderland as a member of Wonderlands×Showtime...

Rui
Or to work alongside you, Asahi, at ArcLand... **Rui**: Or to work alongside you, Asahi, at ArcLand...

Rui
And I thought quite a lot about each option in terms of making my dream come true... **Rui**: And I thought quite a lot about each option in terms of making my dream come true...

Asahi
I see... **Asahi**: I see...

Rui
To be completely frank... **Rui**: To be completely frank...

Rui
If I want to make my dream come true, I should accept your offer, Asahi. **Rui**: If I want to make my dream come true, I should accept your offer, Asahi.

Asahi
...! **Asahi**: ...!

Rui
The practices we held together for our performance showed me just how skilled and passionate the cast members of ArcLand are. **Rui**: The practices we held together for our performance showed me just how skilled and passionate the cast members of ArcLand are.

Rui
It's a simple fact that no other place in Japan has such a group at its disposal. **Rui**: It's a simple fact that no other place in Japan has such a group at its disposal.

Rui
Not only that, but ArcLand provides the perfect working environment for directors. I wouldn't have to make any of my own props... **Rui**: Not only that, but ArcLand provides the perfect working environment for directors. I wouldn't have to make any of my own props...

Rui
So... **Rui**: So...

Rui
As a director, moving to ArcLand is what I should do... **Rui**: As a director, moving to ArcLand is what I should do...

Asahi
Does that mean...? **Asahi**: Does that mean...?

Asahi
...! **Asahi**: ...!

Asahi
That's quite an expression you've got on your face... **Asahi**: That's quite an expression you've got on your face...

Rui
Huh...? **Rui**: Huh...?

Rui
My expression? What do you mean...? **Rui**: My expression? What do you mean...?

Asahi
You know what I mean. I wish there were a mirror here. **Asahi**: You know what I mean. I wish there were a mirror here.

Asahi
Rui... Thank you for considering my offer. I'm glad you took the chance to join us seriously. **Asahi**: Rui... Thank you for considering my offer. I'm glad you took the chance to join us seriously.

Asahi
But... I have a feeling that your heart lies elsewhere. **Asahi**: But... I have a feeling that your heart lies elsewhere.

Rui
...! **Rui**: ...!

Rui
(Oh, I see...) **Rui**: (Oh, I see...)

Rui
(I guess this means I...) **Rui**: (I guess this means I...)

Asahi
I noticed something when we were practicing together. **Asahi**: I noticed something when we were practicing together.

Asahi
The way you direct is truly egalitarian. You're never biased towards anyone. **Asahi**: The way you direct is truly egalitarian. You're never biased towards anyone.

Asahi
That being said, you show a great amount of trust in everyone from Wonderlands×Showtime. **Asahi**: That being said, you show a great amount of trust in everyone from Wonderlands×Showtime.

Asahi
You still want to do shows with them, right...? **Asahi**: You still want to do shows with them, right...?

Rui
... **Rui**: ...

Asahi
\*Sigh\* I wish things could've turned out differently... **Asahi**: \*Sigh\* I wish things could've turned out differently...

Asahi
Especially since it seems like I failed to make you think, "I want to direct for this guy!" **Asahi**: Especially since it seems like I failed to make you think, "I want to direct for this guy!"

Asahi
Which means I still have a long way to go as an actor. **Asahi**: Which means I still have a long way to go as an actor.

Rui
That's not true. You're already an incredible actor, Asahi. **Rui**: That's not true. You're already an incredible actor, Asahi.

Asahi
Haha. Thanks. But I want to get better for when we meet next time and really make you do a double take. **Asahi**: Haha. Thanks. But I want to get better for when we meet next time and really make you do a double take.

Rui
Asahi... **Rui**: Asahi...

Asahi
Still, I understand how you feel... **Asahi**: Still, I understand how you feel...

Asahi
I was blown away by Tsukasa's acting today. Compared to who I spoke to before the show, it's like he was a completely different person. **Asahi**: I was blown away by Tsukasa's acting today. Compared to who I spoke to before the show, it's like he was a completely different person.

Asahi
Nene and Emu also did an admirable job of keeping up with us. **Asahi**: Nene and Emu also did an admirable job of keeping up with us.

Asahi
If I had friends like that, I'd want to do everything I can to make them shine on stage. I'd want to see how they grow moving forward... **Asahi**: If I had friends like that, I'd want to do everything I can to make them shine on stage. I'd want to see how they grow moving forward...

Rui
Yes... To me, Wonderlands×Showtime is... **Rui**: Yes... To me, Wonderlands×Showtime is...

Rui
A precious jewel that perpetually glows with color and brightness. **Rui**: A precious jewel that perpetually glows with color and brightness.

Asahi
That's a nice expression. **Asahi**: That's a nice expression.

Asahi
Anyway, I'll ask you again when you graduate from high school. **Asahi**: Anyway, I'll ask you again when you graduate from high school.

Asahi
Until then, Rui, I'll be waiting. On the world's stage... **Asahi**: Until then, Rui, I'll be waiting. On the world's stage...

Rui
Asahi... **Rui**: Asahi...

Asahi
Hehe. I'm sure you... No, I'm sure all of you will be able to catch up to me in no time. **Asahi**: Hehe. I'm sure you... No, I'm sure all of you will be able to catch up to me in no time.

Rui
Yes, we will. **Rui**: Yes, we will.

Asahi
In that case, let's both keep doing our best. For the sake of our friends! **Asahi**: In that case, let's both keep doing our best. For the sake of our friends!

Rui
Yes, let's. **Rui**: Yes, let's.

 Museum of Emerging Technologies - Main Gate Plaza

**\***Footsteps**\***

Rui
I'm back, everyone. **Rui**: I'm back, everyone.

Nene
Oh, Rui... **Nene**: Oh, Rui...

Tsukasa
Ah, there you two are! Where have you been all this time? **Tsukasa**: Ah, there you two are! Where have you been all this time?

Rui
We finished cleaning up what we were assigned to, so we decided to have a little chat. We apologize for disappearing like that partway through. **Rui**: We finished cleaning up what we were assigned to, so we decided to have a little chat. We apologize for disappearing like that partway through.

Tsukasa
No, it's our last day together, so it makes sense that you wanted to talk. Mind if I ask what the subject was? **Tsukasa**: No, it's our last day together, so it makes sense that you wanted to talk. Mind if I ask what the subject was?

Rui
Well, we talked a little bit about the future... **Rui**: Well, we talked a little bit about the future...

Tsukasa
The future...? That's awfully vague. **Tsukasa**: The future...? That's awfully vague.

Tsukasa
But this show did make me think a little about my own future. **Tsukasa**: But this show did make me think a little about my own future.

Rui
It did? **Rui**: It did?

Tsukasa
I realized that my acting skills need a lot of work. **Tsukasa**: I realized that my acting skills need a lot of work.

Tsukasa
Getting to work with the cast members of ArcLand like this reminded me that the road to stardom is a long one. **Tsukasa**: Getting to work with the cast members of ArcLand like this reminded me that the road to stardom is a long one.

Tsukasa
So, in order to become a world-class star that really shines, I'll need to learn as much as I can from actors like Asahi moving forward. **Tsukasa**: So, in order to become a world-class star that really shines, I'll need to learn as much as I can from actors like Asahi moving forward.

Tsukasa
You as well, Rui! **Tsukasa**: You as well, Rui!

Rui
Yes. I'll be glad to help you, future star... **Rui**: Yes. I'll be glad to help you, future star...

Rui
Anyway, now that our final ambassadorial performance has come to a close... **Rui**: Anyway, now that our final ambassadorial performance has come to a close...

Rui
Let's start thinking about the next show we'll be doing at the Wonder Stage. I already have a mountain of ideas that I want you all to... **Rui**: Let's start thinking about the next show we'll be doing at the Wonder Stage. I already have a mountain of ideas that I want you all to...

Emu
Oh, Nene, does this mean...?! **Emu**: Oh, Nene, does this mean...?!

Nene
Yeah... **Nene**: Yeah...

Nene
I'm not sure what happened... But he seems a lot better now. **Nene**: I'm not sure what happened... But he seems a lot better now.

 Aboard a Train

**\***Wind Blowing**\***

Emu
Hehe... I can eat lots more... **Emu**: Hehe... I can eat lots more...

Nene
Hnng... My shoulders feel...so heavy... **Nene**: Hnng... My shoulders feel...so heavy...

Rui
Hehe. Sounds like they're having some nice dreams. **Rui**: Hehe. Sounds like they're having some nice dreams.

Tsukasa
Hm? Rui, you're awake? I thought you'd fallen asleep considering the day we had. **Tsukasa**: Hm? Rui, you're awake? I thought you'd fallen asleep considering the day we had.

Rui
I had a few things on my mind is all. Aren't you going to sleep, Tsukasa? **Rui**: I had a few things on my mind is all. Aren't you going to sleep, Tsukasa?

Tsukasa
Actually, I've been thinking about a few things as well. **Tsukasa**: Actually, I've been thinking about a few things as well.

Rui
Oh? May I ask what's on your mind? **Rui**: Oh? May I ask what's on your mind?

Tsukasa
The fact that we won't be putting on any more ambassadorial performances. It's been bothering me a little... **Tsukasa**: The fact that we won't be putting on any more ambassadorial performances. It's been bothering me a little...

Rui
Why's that...? **Rui**: Why's that...?

Tsukasa
As I mentioned a little while ago, this experience gave me an opportunity to learn quite a lot from Asahi and the others... **Tsukasa**: As I mentioned a little while ago, this experience gave me an opportunity to learn quite a lot from Asahi and the others...

Tsukasa
I suppose it's only natural for skill gaps to appear when performing in shows alongside good actors... **Tsukasa**: I suppose it's only natural for skill gaps to appear when performing in shows alongside good actors...

Tsukasa
But learning something new topped all of that, and it ended up being very fun. **Tsukasa**: But learning something new topped all of that, and it ended up being very fun.

Rui
Yes, I agree. I had fun as well. **Rui**: Yes, I agree. I had fun as well.

Rui
I can tell that you were able to learn several new things while working alongside Asahi this past month, Tsukasa. **Rui**: I can tell that you were able to learn several new things while working alongside Asahi this past month, Tsukasa.

Tsukasa
Yes, I knew it! You saying that means the changes I've been feeling are real! **Tsukasa**: Yes, I knew it! You saying that means the changes I've been feeling are real!

Tsukasa
Still, I'm saddened by how our ambassadorial performances are coming to an end. After all, we were able to meet and work with these incredible people because of them... **Tsukasa**: Still, I'm saddened by how our ambassadorial performances are coming to an end. After all, we were able to meet and work with these incredible people because of them...

Tsukasa
As a future star, I sure hope that I'll get more opportunities to really grow like this... **Tsukasa**: As a future star, I sure hope that I'll get more opportunities to really grow like this...

Tsukasa
But there's no use crying over spilled milk! **Tsukasa**: But there's no use crying over spilled milk!

Tsukasa
We have a duty to fulfill as cast members of Phoenix Wonderland. Let us do what we can for it! **Tsukasa**: We have a duty to fulfill as cast members of Phoenix Wonderland. Let us do what we can for it!

Rui
Right... Well... **Rui**: Right... Well...

Rui
You have clear goals that you wish to accomplish, Tsukasa. **Rui**: You have clear goals that you wish to accomplish, Tsukasa.

Rui
You care deeply about doing your best as a cast member of Phoenix Wonderland and making your own dream come true... **Rui**: You care deeply about doing your best as a cast member of Phoenix Wonderland and making your own dream come true...

Tsukasa
Rui... **Tsukasa**: Rui...

Rui
Hehe. To be fair, I'm just paraphrasing what somebody else said. **Rui**: Hehe. To be fair, I'm just paraphrasing what somebody else said.

Rui
But no one has the right to step on your true feelings. **Rui**: But no one has the right to step on your true feelings.

Tsukasa
I see... Hearing you say that is very encouraging. **Tsukasa**: I see... Hearing you say that is very encouraging.

Tsukasa
And yes, you have a point... For the sake of Phoenix Wonderland, as well as my own dream, it may be good to look at things that way moving forward. **Tsukasa**: And yes, you have a point... For the sake of Phoenix Wonderland, as well as my own dream, it may be good to look at things that way moving forward.

Tsukasa
Yawn... I'm getting sleepy all of a sudden. **Tsukasa**: Yawn... I'm getting sleepy all of a sudden.

Rui
You should rest. I'm sure you're very tired after doing two performances today. I'll wake you when we arrive at our station. **Rui**: You should rest. I'm sure you're very tired after doing two performances today. I'll wake you when we arrive at our station.

Tsukasa
Okay, thank you. Then, I'll be going to sleep for a bit... **Tsukasa**: Okay, thank you. Then, I'll be going to sleep for a bit...

Tsukasa
... \*Snore\* **Tsukasa**: ... \*Snore\*

Rui
Hehe. What a lively snore. **Rui**: Hehe. What a lively snore.

Rui
Tsukasa's also been thinking about what we'll be doing moving forward... **Rui**: Tsukasa's also been thinking about what we'll be doing moving forward...

Rui
(Sooner or later, we're all going to set out to achieve our own goals...) **Rui**: (Sooner or later, we're all going to set out to achieve our own goals...)

Rui
(Things are fun now, but that may change in an instant.) **Rui**: (Things are fun now, but that may change in an instant.)

Rui
(I suspect I'll have moved on by the time that happens.) **Rui**: (I suspect I'll have moved on by the time that happens.)

Rui
(Or no...?) **Rui**: (Or no...?)

Rui
(Look at me. When am I going to grow a spine and learn to be more decisive...?) **Rui**: (Look at me. When am I going to grow a spine and learn to be more decisive...?)

Rui
(However, I did learn one thing from this experience...) **Rui**: (However, I did learn one thing from this experience...)

Rui
(I want to keep doing shows with my friends. More than I previously realized...) **Rui**: (I want to keep doing shows with my friends. More than I previously realized...)

Rui
(So, for now, I'll keep holding onto both...) **Rui**: (So, for now, I'll keep holding onto both...)

Rui
(My desire to make my dream come true and my desire to keep putting on shows with my friends.) **Rui**: (My desire to make my dream come true and my desire to keep putting on shows with my friends.)

Rui
(But it could be possible for us to stay together and make all our dreams come true... I'll try coming up with a way.) **Rui**: (But it could be possible for us to stay together and make all our dreams come true... I'll try coming up with a way.)

Rui
(Hehe. I'm such a romantic...) **Rui**: (Hehe. I'm such a romantic...)

Rui
(But I want to see that future.) **Rui**: (But I want to see that future.)

Rui
(So, I should do everything I can right now to make that happen...) **Rui**: (So, I should do everything I can right now to make that happen...)