Aladdin Claudine Saijo/Bond Story

*The protagonist of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Can be lazy, but is quite kind at heart. Finding a magic lamp that grants wishes brings big changes to Aladdin's life.*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

If You Had Three Wishes

 **Junna:**"...And Aladdin and the princess lived happily ever after."

 **Claudine:**Oh, Junna, what are you reading?

 **Nana:**Is that an "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" picture book?

 **Junna:**That musical we all saw together was so good, i wanted to reread the original story.

 **Junna:**They're mostly the same, but the number of wishes differs.

 **Junna:**In the show, the Genie in the Lamp only grants three wishes, right?

 **Claudine:**That provided some plot tension.

 **Nana:**Right, the granting of the final wish was quite moving!

 **Junna:**But in the original story, there were an unlimited number of wishes. You could wish for anything any number of times.

 **Claudine:**Really? That seems pretty generous.

 **Nana:**But it seems like it would be difficult to create a climax in a story like that. It might be hard to turn it into a theater show.

 **Junna:**That's probably why they changed the number. The climax is more exciting that way.

 **Nana:**Even if I had a magic lamp, I don't think I could come up with that many wishes anyway ♪

 **Claudine:**Well, that's true.

 **Claudine:**But if there really was one, what would you wish for?

 **Nana:**How about you, Junna-chan?

 **Junna:**Hmm, I have a long list, but I'd start with being able to swim.

 **Nana:**Huh? You don't need a magic lamp for that. I could teach you.

 **Junna:**No, I want to do it myself. After all, we have to overcome our obstacles ourselves!

 **Claudine:**I'm afraid that argument doesn't hold water if you use a magic lamp.

 **Junna:**Oh. You're right. Then I wish that no one sees me practicing.

 **Nana:**Junna-chan, your wishes are getting more and more mundane.

 **Claudine:**That's Junna for you. She's so straitlaced, after all.

 **Junna:**Then what about you, Saijo-san? What would you wish for?

 **Claudine:**Me? Oh, umm...

 **Claudine:**A wider vocal range... No, make that sensitivity and expressiveness. Wait, no... I'd want more... You know...

 **Claudine:**(This won't do. I'm always comparing myself to her and trying to fill the gap.)

 **Junna:**Saijo-san?

 **Claudine:**Huh? Oh, it's hard to say, even if it's just pretend. Besides, what I want isn't something you should ask the Genie of the Lamp.

 **Claudine:**I agree with Junna. You should make an effort to get the things you want.

 **Nana:**Come on, this is a fantasy. What's the point of even talking about a magic lamp if you're gonna be so serious?

 **Junna:**Okay, then, what would your wish be, Nana?

 **Nana:**I'd wish for... Hmm...

 **Nana:**I suppose I'd wish for the 100th Seisho Festival to be a success.

 **Claudine:**That's something we're all wishing for, not just you, Nana.

 **Nana:**Oh.

 **Junna:**Rather than a wish, it's something we're going to make happen, no matter what.

 **Nana:**Yes, that's true!

 **Claudine:**Wait, so then we really don't need a magic lamp, do we?

 **Nana:**Hey, you're right.

 **Claudine:**Come on, I was just trying to have some fun. You could at least try to dream a little bigger.

 **Junna:**That's true. The Genie of the Lamp needs to have something to do after being summoned, after all.

 **Claudine:**Oh, you... Heh heh.

***Ahahaha!***

Ethnic Costumes

 **Claudine:**Eeeeeeeeek!

 **Futaba:**Listen, Clau, if horror movies really scare you that much, you should stop watching them.

 **Claudine:**That's not going to happen! After all, I borrowed this one from Maya Tendo!

 **Claudine:**If I don't watch it all the way through, I will have lost!

 **Futaba:**You have some nerve saying that after dragging me into this 'cause you're too scared to watch it by yourself.

***Hee hee hee hee hee...***

 **Claudine:**Aaugh!

 **Futaba:**Ugh, stop clinging to me like that. I already told you a thousand times!

 **Claudine:**Whew, that was scary.

 **Futaba:**I actually found the way you screamed at the top of your lungs scarier.

 **Claudine:**I still have goosebumps all over. I'm sure to have nightmares tonight.

 **Futaba:**How about we watch TV to get your mind off of it? Maybe there's something interesting on. Let's see...

 **Futaba:**Hey, where have I seen that actor before?

 **Claudine:**Isn't that the star of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp"?

 **Claudine:**He's on TV to promote it.

 **Futaba:**It IS a big hit. This is basically a TV special just for that show.

 **Claudine:**It looks like he's wearing the exact same costume he wears on stage.

 **Futaba:**It's like Aladdin escaped from the stage world to come on TV.

 **Claudine:**But unlike at the theater, you have plenty of time to check out every last detail.

 **Futaba:**Yeah, during all that onstage action, I didn't notice how elaborate this costume is.

 **Futaba:**Clau, I bet you'd look good in a costume like that.

 **Claudine:**Hmm, I wonder...

 **Claudine:**I've never worn an ethnic costume, so it's hard to say.

 **Claudine:**It's so different from what I'm used to.

 **Claudine:**I imagine you'd really have to practice if you want to move naturally in a costume like that.

 **Claudine:**Still, I'm tall, so I'm sure I'd look good in it.

 **Futaba:**I envy tall people like you. I don't think I could pull it off.

 **Claudine:**But there are clothes that you look great in because of your petite body, Futaba.

 **Claudine:**I envy YOU in that respect.

 **Futaba:**Not many costumes like that, though. And there's a difference in onstage performance, too.

 **Futaba:**I mean, unlike tall folks like you or Nana, people like me have to make up for our short stature with stamina.

 **Futaba:**And frankly, there aren't many roles for short people, even in fairy tales.

 **Claudine:**That's not true. For example...

 **Futaba:**For example, what!?

 **Claudine:**Umm... The Inch-High--

 **Futaba:**The Inch-High Samurai doesn't count.

 **Claudine:**Th-The Seven--

 **Futaba:**The Seven Dwarves don't count, either.

 **Claudine:**Then maybe the genie when it's in the lamp?

 **Futaba:**That's just a tiny version of the genie!

 **Claudine:**Heh heh, it's just, seeing the Aladdin promo on TV made me think of that. But there are plenty of roles that would suit you, Futaba.

 **Claudine:**After all, there are an endless number of stage shows around the world.

 **Futaba:**I hope you're right about that.

 **Claudine:**It's true. There's a show coming up starring a petite actress. You should come see it with me.

 **Futaba:**Yeah, that sounds great!

 **Claudine:**Oh, and one more thing...

 **Futaba:**Now what, Clau?

 **Claudine:**I don't want to sleep by myself. Can I sleep with you tonight?

 **Futaba:**Huh? ...Oh, you mean because of the horror movie?

 **Futaba:**Fine, come over to my room tonight. But let this be a lesson to you--no more horror movies.

 **Claudine:**As much as I'd like that, if Maya Tendo recommends another one, I'll watch it!

 **Futaba:**Then I better tell Tendo NOT to recommend horror movies to you.

 **Claudine:**Have you seen "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" yet? It's a wonderful show. But the lead actor didn't really nail the role.

 **Claudine:**So you saw "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp"? What did you think? You enjoyed it? I did, too. The script and the presentation were really good.

 **Claudine:**It was a great show. The casting left a little to be desired, but the actors' performances themselves were quite good, and I learned a lot.

 **Claudine:**Oh, look at me going on and on about Aladdin. Heh heh, anyway, let's talk about stage shows again sometime if you want!