Claudine Saijo/Theater Story

* Bonjour!
* Improvisation!
* Warm Picnic
* Theater-Goer
* Futaba's Recommendation
* Skin Care
* Best in the School!
* Terms of Exchange
* To Each Their Own
* Spread the Frogs
* Don't Want to Lose
* Treasure of Humanity
* Bonjour
* Something Important
* Closest
* No Match for Nana
* Obvious
* Best Use
* Stage Girl Test Prep
* Claudine's Present Story

Starlight Hall Dorm

 **Karen:**Clau-chan! Bonjour!

 **Claudine:**Karen, it's evening already. The evening greeting is "bonsoir."

 **Karen:**Wait a second... But you always say "bonjour" even in the afternoon!

 **Claudine:**"Bonjour" is what you say all day until evening to mean either "good morning" or "good afternoon."

 **Karen:**Ah, okay! I'm learning stuff from you!

 **Claudine:**Rather than learning French, you'd better study for the English test, Karen.

 **Karen:**Ugh... Touche...

Library

 **Claudine:** Hikari, what kind of classes did you take at your school at England?

 **Hikari:** Basic practice, drama theory. Improv with classmates.

 **Claudine:** That's not too different from what we have. Hey, want to do improvisation with me?

 **Hikari:** Here?

 **Claudine:** Here I go... "Emily, I love you truly! Can you not return my feelings?"

 **Claudine:** "Why do you refuse to speak, Emily? Don't tell me your heart is already being warmed by thoughts of another!"

 **Hikari:** You shouldn't talk loudly in the library.

 **Claudine:** Why you didn't you say that before I started?!

Park

 **Claudine:**Ahh, the weather's lovely today.

 **Mahiru:**Yes, it's so pleasantly warm.

 **Claudine:**It's nice to just kick back and relax sometimes.

 **Mahiru:**Yeah...

 **Mahiru:**By the way, I brought sandwiches. Would you like one?

 **Claudine:**Bien sur! Of course! Now it feels like a picnic!

 **Mahiru:**Heh heh, yeah.

 **Claudine:**C'est bon! This sandwich is exquisite!

 **Mahiru:**I made it following Banana-chan's recipe. I'm glad you like it!

 **Mahiru:**Let's come here to soak up some sunshine again!

 **Claudine:**Sure, if you bring sandwiches!

Train Station

 **Junna:**Well, this is unusual.

 **Claudine:**Ce qui? What is?

 **Junna:**You inviting me to see a play together.

 **Claudine:**I love how observant you are, and your analysis is very much on point. I thought it'd be interesting to see a play together and then discuss it.

 **Junna:**O-Oh... Now I feel a little embarrassed.

 **Junna:**But you know, I'd also like to hear your thoughts on a play.

 **Junna:**And I'm interested in the play itself, too.

 **Claudine:**That's great. Let's go!

 **Junna:**Can I just ask you one thing?

 **Junna:**Do you also watch plays with Tendo-san?

 **Claudine:**Huh? N-No way!

 **Junna:**Hmm... I would have thought that if you were to invite anyone, it'd be her.

 **Claudine:**(I can't tell her how embarrassing it is that Maya Tendo always makes note of the exact same things I do!)

Library/span>

 **Claudine:**Found you, Maya Tendo!

 **Maya:**My, if it isn't Saijo-san. Did you want something?

 **Claudine:**I wanted to give this back to you. It's the DVD I borrowed.

 **Maya:**Thank you for going out of your way to come and return it. So, what did you think of it?

 **Claudine:**It was an epic film--I'm not surprised it's one of your favorites. The costumes and the splendor of the settings were the most impressive I've seen to date.

 **Claudine:**The plot twist at the end took me by surprise, too. It was a great film. Merci.

 **Maya:**I'm glad you enjoyed it.

 **Claudine:**Following others' recommendations is a great way to learn something new or find inspiration.

 **Maya:**If you only watch movies you choose yourself, you end up picking similar ones that suit your taste.

 **Claudine:**And that's why I have for you a movie recommendation for you... No, actually, it's from Futaba!

 **Maya:**Excuse me?

 **Claudine:**Ta-da! "The Cursed Stage"! The scariest Japanese horror ever made, apparently!

 **Maya:**.....!

 **Claudine:**Futaba lent it to me, but I don't really like Japanese horror. It's too scary for me to watch.

 **Claudine:**So I'm giving it to you. I'll let Futaba know.

 **Maya:**.....

 **Claudine:**Something wrong?

 **Maya:**N-No, of course not! I will...be very happy to watch it. Can't wait!

 **Claudine:**Great! It's supposed to be super terrifying, so I'd love to hear your thoughts about it. See you!

 **Maya:**.....

 **Maya:**.........

 **Maya:**...............

 **Maya:**I can't tell her I'm not good with scary movies either... I must live up to her expectations and watch it!

 **Maya:**.....

 **Maya:**.........

 **Maya:**........I'm scared.

Main Street

 **Nana:**You know what I've always thought?

 **Claudine:**What? You're awfully close...

 **Nana:**Your skin looks so silky smooth.

 **Claudine:**Oh? Thanks. I've been taking good care of it every day since my days as a child actress.

 **Nana:**Really, all that time?

 **Claudine:**There were the theater plays. photo
shoots... People were always watching me, so I became very conscious of the need for good skin care.

 **Nana:**Wow, that's Clau-chan for you!

 **Claudine:**Anyway, you have very good skin, too. What's your beauty regimen?

 **Nana:**Oh, I don't do anything special. Although maybe it's thanks to the banana face masks.

 **Claudine:**B-Banana face masks? Never heard of them! I'd like to try that, too!

 **Nana:**No problem! We'll need to buy some bananas on the way home, then.

 **Claudine:**Is she actually using bananas for beauty? I guess I should've expected that from Nana!

Seisho Music Academy Lesson Room

 **Futaba:**Hyah! Hah! Take that!

 **Claudine:**Bravo! Your stage fighting is as powerful as always.

 **Futaba:**Huff... Huff... Heh, you think?

 **Claudine:**I think your fighting sequences are the best in our school. Even Maya Tendo can't fight as well as you can.

 **Futaba:**Haha! Flattery will get you nowhere! But yeah, I'm not about to let anyone get the better of me in fight scenes.

 **Claudine:**I'm sure. In other words...

 **Claudine:**If I manage to surpass you in fighting, I'll be number one in the school.

 **Futaba:**Ah, so that's what you were getting at.

 **Futaba:**You're as greedy as ever... But do you seriously think you can win against me?

 **Claudine:**Heh, I won't deny being greedy. So I'll take the number one spot that I crave!

 **Futaba:**Sounds like fun. Come at me, Clau-ko!

Seisho Music Academy Lesson Room

 **Kaoruko:**Tsk, what is it, Clau-han? I'm busy taking a break now.

 **Claudine:**I was thinking that in addition to energetic, dynamic dances, I'd like to learn more subtle ones too, and improve my expressiveness.

 **Claudine:**You're the only student who specializes in that sort of dance, Kaoruko Hanayagi, head of the Senka-ryu school of Japanese dance.

 **Kaoruko:**The head of the school is my grandmother. So...you'd like to see my dancing?

 **Claudine:**Yes, please.

 **Kaoruko:**It will cost you, you know. And it won't be cheap.

 **Claudine:**I'll share my math notes with you for a month.

 **Kaoruko:**Deal! Behold, the pinnacle of Senka-ryu dance!

 **Claudine:**Whoa, you don't have to go that far, Kaoruko!

Shopping Mall

 **Kaoruko:**That rakugan is higashi, or dry confectionary. These nerikiri and seppei are namagashi, which are more moist.

 **Claudine:**Hmm... There are so many different kinds of Japanese confectionery.

 **Kaoruko:**Of course. Such is the richness of Japanese culture.

 **Claudine:**And they all go well with green tea?

 **Kaoruko:**Naturally. They're an irresistible match with fragrant matcha at a tea ceremony.

 **Kaoruko:**But that said, everyone's tastes are different. Whatever you pair it with, the confectionary won't be offended.

 **Kaoruko:**Futaba went as far as to claim gyuhi goes well with milk...

 **Claudine:**You sound kind of upset about that. But that's good to know...

 **Claudine:**I think this white one could be paired with strong Ceylon tea. The colors would offset each other prettily.

 **Kaoruko:**White sweet potato nerikiri with Ceylon tea? I'm not convinced that's a good idea.

 **Claudine:**You won't know unless you try.

 **Kaoruko:**Well, there's a wide variety for you to try. Mochi, bean jelly, gyuhi, tsuyabukusa...

 **Claudine:**I'm up for that! I guess I should buy one of everything here!

 **Claudine:**...Hold on a minute. You're encouraging me to buy so many just because you want to eat them, aren't you?

 **Kaoruko:**Oh, you caught me.

Shopping Mall

 **Claudine:**Wow, they've got a big slection. It's not like the stores in Paris, but still.

 **Nana:**Right? If it's a brooch you want to buy, this is the place!

 **Claudine:**Maybe I'll find a nice one here.

 **Nana:**Oh, Clau-chan! Look at this one! What do you think? Isn't it cute?

 **Claudine:**A...frog brooch? You really like frog-themed accessories, Nana.

 **Nana:**Yes, I love them! They're pretty, adorable, and stylish.

 **Claudine:**A silver frog? Oh, and it's got little glass balls between its toes.

 **Claudine:**It's chic, and the silver shine is beautiful. It would look good on a dress as well, not just casual clothes.

 **Nana:**That's what I thought too!

 **Claudine:**I like it. I'll buy this one.

 **Nana:**Yay!

 **Claudine:**Thanks to you, I found an even nicer brooch than I hoped for.

 **Claudine:**Thanks for coming shopping with me, Nana. Merci.

 **Nana:**You're welcome!

 **Nana:**Got another one to come over to the frog side... Teehee!

 **Claudine:**Huh? Sorry, did you say something?

 **Nana:**Nope! Ribbit...

Seisho Music Academy Lesson Room

 **Claudine:**Huff... Huff... One step further than the day before...

 **Claudine:**I'm the only one who can stand beside Maya Tendo.

 **Claudine:**I'm the only one she sees as serious competition.

 **Claudine:**I'll steal her spotlight and show her how it feels to be second best!

 **Claudine:**That's what being rivals is all about!

Starlight Hall Dorm

 **Claudine:**What are you watching, Karen?

 **Karen:**"Magical Girl Starshine"! I used to watch this when I was little. You don't know it?

 **Claudine:**Not at all.

 **Karen:**It's an ultra-masterpiece! An international treasure!

 **Karen:**And it was even made into a play recently!

 **Claudine:**Is it that good? Mind if I watch it with you?

Starlight Hall Dorm

 **Claudine:** Oh, Hikari! Bonjour!

 **Hikari:** Bonjour.

 **Claudine:** Huh!? You can speak French, too?

 **Hikari:** No.

 **Claudine:** Oh. Your pronunciation was perfect, so I was suprised.

 **Hikari:** I have an ear for it.

 **Claudine:** Hmm... I can teach you French, if you want. Then we could perform the French version of "Starlight" together.

 **Hikari:** I'll pass. Sounds like a lot of work.

Seisho Music Academy Classroom

 **Mahiru:**Hey, Clau-chan... What do you think is the most important thing for Stage Girls?

 **Claudine:**Let me think... Acting, singing, and dancing are definitely up there on the list...

 **Claudine:**But if you don't have the stamina to perform well until the end of a performance, it's all for nothing.

 **Claudine:**So my answer would be physical fitness.

 **Mahiru:**I see. Maybe you're right.

 **Claudine:**I'm going out for a run later today to build stamina. Do you want to join me?

 **Mahiru:**Sure! I'll do my best to keep up!

Seisho Music Academy Classroom

 **Claudine:**Oh, you cut your hair, Maya Tendo.

 **Maya:**I just had it slightly trimmed. I'm surprised you noticed.

 **Claudine:**Anyone would see it at a glance.

 **Maya:**In fact, no one besides you did.

 **Claudine:**Oh...

 **Maya:**Heh. You pay more attention to me than any of my fans.

 **Claudine:**You wish! You think too highly of yourself!

 **Claudine:**And one more thing...

 **Claudine:**You've secretly started dieting, haven't you?

 **Maya:**Excuse me? How do you know about that?

 **Claudine:**I think you're, well...just fine the way you are now, you know.

Starlight Hall Dorm

 **Claudine:**Whew... I overdid it today with my training. I'm so tired...

 **Nana:**Been working hard again, Clau-chan? Would you like a massage?

 **Claudine:**Thanks, Nana. Since you're offering...

 **Nana:**Sure, let me get started. \*squeeze\*

 **Nana:**Hmm... Your muscles are all knotted. You're sensitive to cold, aren't you?

 **Claudine:**You can tell just by messaging me?

 **Nana:**Can't hide anything from me!

 **Nana:**Don't just take showers. Take a good, long bath every now and then.

 **Claudine:**You know your stuff. Okay, I'll do as you say.

 **Nana:**Teehee!

Seisho Music Academy Lesson Room

 **Claudine:**Nice job, Maya Tendo! Although your grand fouette toda was somewhat wobbly, wasn't it?

 **Maya:**I did not notice. Whew...

 **Claudine:**And you're out of breath. No way...

 **Claudine:**I knew it! You're running a fever! Get back to the dorm and get some rest.

 **Maya:**No need to fuss over me. I have to continue practicing...my solo practice...

 **Claudine:**You can't even talk clearly! You fail as a Stage Girl if you can't take care of yourself properly.

 **Claudine:**You know what? I'm taking you back to the dorm.

 **Maya:**Okay. Thank you, Claudine Saijo.

Seisho Music Academy Lesson Room

 **Nana:**I brought my special banana cream puffs today! I made a lot, so eat as much as you like.

 **Nana:**Here's some for you, Clau-chan.

 **Claudine:**Banana cream puffs?

 **Nana:**It's banana-flavored custard inside.

 **Claudine:**That's rather avant-garde... Where did you get the idea for it?

 **Nana:**I was thinking about how to make the best use of the ingredients I had, and this is what I thought of.

 **Claudine:**You sound just like a director or a producer.

 **Nana:**I guess I do! I enjoy behind-the-scenes work, too.

Seisho Music Academy Classroom

 **Futaba:**\*yawn\*

 **Claudine:**You seem pretty sleepy. Were you up late studying for a test?

 **Futaba:**Yeah... But it's no use. I spent all night on it but nothing stayed in my head.

 **Futaba:**I'm really bad at memorizing things.

 **Claudine:**But you can learn lines for performances?

 **Futaba:**Oh... Yeah, somehow.

 **Claudine:**So maybe, if you imagine you're memorizing lines for a play...

 **Futaba:**That's it! Good thinking, Clau-ko!

 **Claudine:**No matter how close you are with someone, you should take care yo express your gratitude. Right?