Side Story 1
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Phoenix Wonderland Wonder Stage 
Emu
Nice work today, you guys♪
Emu: Nice work today, you guys♪
Nene
Yeah, good work.
Nene: Yeah, good work.
Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
(Our practices are going rather smoothly. That just leaves whether or not Tsukasa will be able to join us...)
Rui: (Our practices are going rather smoothly. That just leaves whether or not Tsukasa will be able to join us...)Rui
(No, he will...)
Rui: (No, he will...)Rui
(KAITO mentioned how he seems to be on the right track, so now's not the time to fret.)
Rui: (KAITO mentioned how he seems to be on the right track, so now's not the time to fret.)Rui
Okay, let's clean up and...
Rui: Okay, let's clean up and...
Miku's Voice
<Hey! Emu, Nene, Rui♪ Anyone home?>
Miku's Voice: <Hey! Emu, Nene, Rui♪ Anyone home?>Emu
Oh, it's Miku! Lemme grab my phone!
Emu: Oh, it's Miku! Lemme grab my phone!Emu
Got it!
Emu: Got it!Nene
Already...?!
Nene: Already...?!Rui
Incredible! Now that's efficiency!
Rui: Incredible! Now that's efficiency!
*Hologram Appearing*
Miku
<Wahoy♪ Thanks, Emu☆ Oh, Nene, Rui, you're both here too!>
Miku: <Wahoy♪ Thanks, Emu☆ Oh, Nene, Rui, you're both here too!>Rui
Yes, we are. What brings you here all of a sudden?
Rui: Yes, we are. What brings you here all of a sudden?Miku
<Oh, about that! There's something I wanna ask you, Rui♪>
Miku: <Oh, about that! There's something I wanna ask you, Rui♪>Rui
Ask me?
Rui: Ask me?
Miku
<Which is why I wanna try "looking for something in common" like Tsukasa's doing...>
Miku: <Which is why I wanna try "looking for something in common" like Tsukasa's doing...>Miku
<For that other show you did as ambassadors, you noticed that Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games, right? Is it similar to that?>
Miku: <For that other show you did as ambassadors, you noticed that Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games, right? Is it similar to that?>Emu
Oh, I wanna know too! Rui, please tell us!
Emu: Oh, I wanna know too! Rui, please tell us!Rui
Yes, of course. I'll explain in order.
Rui: Yes, of course. I'll explain in order.Rui
First, Miku's example. About how "Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games"...
Rui: First, Miku's example. About how "Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games"...Rui
Your interpretation is correct in terms of "finding something in common".
Rui: Your interpretation is correct in terms of "finding something in common".Miku
<In terms of just that... So it's not perfectly correct...?>
Miku: <In terms of just that... So it's not perfectly correct...?>Rui
Yes. The perfectly correct answer begins with asking, "Why do Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games?"
Rui: Yes. The perfectly correct answer begins with asking, "Why do Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games?"Rui
So, Nene, mind telling Miku and Emu about how you went about taking on the role of the Little Mermaid?
Rui: So, Nene, mind telling Miku and Emu about how you went about taking on the role of the Little Mermaid?Nene
What?! You're dumping this on me...?
Nene: What?! You're dumping this on me...?Nene
Um... I started with how this Little Mermaid was pretty shy but wanted to see something new because she was tired of seeing the same stuff every day.
Nene: Um... I started with how this Little Mermaid was pretty shy but wanted to see something new because she was tired of seeing the same stuff every day.Emu
Okay, and...?
Emu: Okay, and...?Nene
But the outside world... The world of humans is dangerous, so I figured that she'd prefer to discover new places by immersing herself in video games.
Nene: But the outside world... The world of humans is dangerous, so I figured that she'd prefer to discover new places by immersing herself in video games.Nene
Books can provide similar enjoyment, but I thought video games would be better since you can control where you explore and what you do on adventures...
Nene: Books can provide similar enjoyment, but I thought video games would be better since you can control where you explore and what you do on adventures...Nene
Also, you can play them for hours on end. And the more games you have, the more worlds you can effectively explore.
Nene: Also, you can play them for hours on end. And the more games you have, the more worlds you can effectively explore.Miku
<That makes so much sense♪ But was any of that in the actual script?>
Miku: <That makes so much sense♪ But was any of that in the actual script?>Rui
Ah, no, it wasn't. But this "love of video games" gave Nene the connection she needed to become the Little Mermaid.
Rui: Ah, no, it wasn't. But this "love of video games" gave Nene the connection she needed to become the Little Mermaid.Emu
Whoa... That's so cool, Nene.
Emu: Whoa... That's so cool, Nene.Rui
Oh? Emu, you went through quite a lot to play the role of Shao, didn't you?
Rui: Oh? Emu, you went through quite a lot to play the role of Shao, didn't you?Rui
Shao had lost her parents to the war, but Miles took her in to become both her mentor and only family.
Rui: Shao had lost her parents to the war, but Miles took her in to become both her mentor and only family.Rui
That show was also inspired by what your grandfather had to go through when founding Phoenix Wonderland...
Rui: That show was also inspired by what your grandfather had to go through when founding Phoenix Wonderland...Rui
You felt a strong connection in terms of protecting something that was entrusted to you by another family member, no?
Rui: You felt a strong connection in terms of protecting something that was entrusted to you by another family member, no?Emu
*Gasp* Yeah!
Emu: *Gasp* Yeah!Miku
<I had no idea...!>
Miku: <I had no idea...!>Miku
<It isn't just about acting the same. It's really about being the same and filling their shoes!>
Miku: <It isn't just about acting the same. It's really about being the same and filling their shoes!>Rui
Yes, that's perfectly correct.
Rui: Yes, that's perfectly correct.Rui
But Thorpe's a tricky one. I mean, you and he are essentially polar opposites in terms of personalities.
Rui: But Thorpe's a tricky one. I mean, you and he are essentially polar opposites in terms of personalities.Rui
That's the layer of added difficulty Tsukasa is currently facing.
Rui: That's the layer of added difficulty Tsukasa is currently facing.Miku
<Hmm... Yeah, it's easy to say how we differ, but this is about finding common ground...>
Miku: <Hmm... Yeah, it's easy to say how we differ, but this is about finding common ground...>Rui
Exactly. Do you think you can handle it...?
Rui: Exactly. Do you think you can handle it...?Miku
<To be honest, I'm not sure... But I wanna give it a try!>
Miku: <To be honest, I'm not sure... But I wanna give it a try!>Miku
<Especially since Tsukasa's trying his best already♪>
Miku: <Especially since Tsukasa's trying his best already♪>Rui
I couldn't agree more...
Rui: I couldn't agree more...Miku
<Thanks for teaching me all this, Rui!>
Miku: <Thanks for teaching me all this, Rui!>Miku
<Thank you both too, Emu, Nene! I promise to do my best!>
Miku: <Thank you both too, Emu, Nene! I promise to do my best!>Emu
Okay! Bye bye!
Emu: Okay! Bye bye!Nene
And she's gone like the usual storm she is.
Nene: And she's gone like the usual storm she is.Rui
Hehe. She and Tsukasa seem to have that in common.
Rui: Hehe. She and Tsukasa seem to have that in common.Nene
Yeah... So who do you think is gonna figure out Thorpe first? Tsukasa or Miku?
Nene: Yeah... So who do you think is gonna figure out Thorpe first? Tsukasa or Miku?Rui
I really can't say. This may just come down to some sort of serendipity.
Rui: I really can't say. This may just come down to some sort of serendipity.Emu
Serendipity?
Emu: Serendipity?Rui
Yes. A chance discovery that leads one to a profound realization.
Rui: Yes. A chance discovery that leads one to a profound realization.Rui
(Will our dear troupe leader be able to make such a discovery...?)
Rui: (Will our dear troupe leader be able to make such a discovery...?)Rui
(We'll be awaiting good news, Tsukasa...)
Rui: (We'll be awaiting good news, Tsukasa...)
Side Story 2
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Rui's Room Rui
(Our show at the music hall couldn't have gone better.)
Rui: (Our show at the music hall couldn't have gone better.)Rui
(For a while there, we weren't sure if we could actually go through with it.)
Rui: (For a while there, we weren't sure if we could actually go through with it.)Rui
(But Tsukasa gave us an incredible performance.)
Rui: (But Tsukasa gave us an incredible performance.)
Thorpe
"*Sigh* I only have half a day left..."
Thorpe: "*Sigh* I only have half a day left..."Thorpe
"The stars... They're so beautiful..."
Thorpe: "The stars... They're so beautiful..."Rui
(He even managed to figure out how to handle the scene where Thorpe looks at the stars.)
Rui: (He even managed to figure out how to handle the scene where Thorpe looks at the stars.)Rui
Anyway... We'll be having a discussion surrounding our next regular show tomorrow...
Rui: Anyway... We'll be having a discussion surrounding our next regular show tomorrow...Rui
Hmm... It may be a good opportunity for me to bring that thing up as well.
Rui: Hmm... It may be a good opportunity for me to bring that thing up as well.
The next day Wonder Stage Tsukasa
Alright, let's pick up where we left off yesterday regarding our next regular show!
Tsukasa: Alright, let's pick up where we left off yesterday regarding our next regular show!Nene
We have a few ideas on the table, so wanna start chipping away at those?
Nene: We have a few ideas on the table, so wanna start chipping away at those?Emu
Hmm... But there's still a chance that we could come up with a really fun idea for a show♪
Emu: Hmm... But there's still a chance that we could come up with a really fun idea for a show♪Tsukasa
I agree. There's no need for us to rush anything out right now, so let's take this opportunity to get on the same page.
Tsukasa: I agree. There's no need for us to rush anything out right now, so let's take this opportunity to get on the same page.Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
In that case, would you mind hearing my suggestion?
Rui: In that case, would you mind hearing my suggestion?Nene
You have a suggestion?
Nene: You have a suggestion?Rui
Yes. This has been on my mind ever since we decided that Tsukasa would play Thorpe.
Rui: Yes. This has been on my mind ever since we decided that Tsukasa would play Thorpe.Tsukasa
Oh? What could this entail? Let's hear it.
Tsukasa: Oh? What could this entail? Let's hear it.Rui
Alright.
Rui: Alright.Rui
Remember the show we did with the Black Knight? I was thinking we could do that again.
Rui: Remember the show we did with the Black Knight? I was thinking we could do that again.Tsukasa
The Black Knight?
Tsukasa: The Black Knight?Tsukasa
You brought that up when you suggested that I find something that my character and I have in common...
Tsukasa: You brought that up when you suggested that I find something that my character and I have in common...Tsukasa
But why now? Mind telling us your reasons behind your idea?
Tsukasa: But why now? Mind telling us your reasons behind your idea?Rui
Excellent questions.
Rui: Excellent questions.Rui
Last time, you were able to successfully take on this role after discovering that you and the Black Knight were both very strong-willed.
Rui: Last time, you were able to successfully take on this role after discovering that you and the Black Knight were both very strong-willed.Rui
However, I have a feeling that you now have the power to further examine how this character thinks and feels.
Rui: However, I have a feeling that you now have the power to further examine how this character thinks and feels.Tsukasa
...!
Tsukasa: ...!Tsukasa
In other words, you believe we'll be able to put on a better show than before!
Tsukasa: In other words, you believe we'll be able to put on a better show than before!Emu
Whoa! That'd be amazing!
Emu: Whoa! That'd be amazing!Nene
Yeah, I'm kinda curious as to how Tsukasa would play the Black Knight now too.
Nene: Yeah, I'm kinda curious as to how Tsukasa would play the Black Knight now too.Rui
See what I mean? Feel up to it, Tsukasa?
Rui: See what I mean? Feel up to it, Tsukasa?Tsukasa
Heh. Of course!
Tsukasa: Heh. Of course!Tsukasa
I've taken a big step forward as an actor, so let's give everyone the new and improved Black Knight!
Tsukasa: I've taken a big step forward as an actor, so let's give everyone the new and improved Black Knight!Rui
Wonderful! Why don't we start by taking another look at the script?
Rui: Wonderful! Why don't we start by taking another look at the script?
Rui
The Black Knight is actually someone who loves peace and used his sword to protect people.
Rui: The Black Knight is actually someone who loves peace and used his sword to protect people.Rui
He was even revered as the "Knight of Peace", but...
Rui: He was even revered as the "Knight of Peace", but...Tsukasa
He began to change after having to fight in so many battles.
Tsukasa: He began to change after having to fight in so many battles.Rui
Exactly. He went from protecting others to defeating his enemies and becoming enamored with the sensation of achieving victory.
Rui: Exactly. He went from protecting others to defeating his enemies and becoming enamored with the sensation of achieving victory.Emu
Yeah... He only used to fight and try to win against his opponents because he wanted to protect everyone.
Emu: Yeah... He only used to fight and try to win against his opponents because he wanted to protect everyone.Nene
Initially, it was just a means to an end, but it sort of wound up becoming his primary goal.
Nene: Initially, it was just a means to an end, but it sort of wound up becoming his primary goal.Tsukasa
A means to an end becoming his goal...
Tsukasa: A means to an end becoming his goal...Tsukasa
I honestly never really thought about that last time, but I think I understand now...
Tsukasa: I honestly never really thought about that last time, but I think I understand now...Tsukasa
"To protect others" is to essentially run a marathon with no goal at the end.
Tsukasa: "To protect others" is to essentially run a marathon with no goal at the end.Tsukasa
You have no idea how far you have to go or if it'll ever end.
Tsukasa: You have no idea how far you have to go or if it'll ever end.Rui
But defeating one's enemies and fighting to win is much more cut and dry in terms of tangible outcomes...
Rui: But defeating one's enemies and fighting to win is much more cut and dry in terms of tangible outcomes...Tsukasa
Right. And so, the Black Knight ended up choosing more easily achievable goals instead.
Tsukasa: Right. And so, the Black Knight ended up choosing more easily achievable goals instead.Tsukasa
I'd labeled him as a "bad guy" before without actually thinking about him as a human being...
Tsukasa: I'd labeled him as a "bad guy" before without actually thinking about him as a human being...Tsukasa
But now I understand... The Black Knight and I are one and the same.
Tsukasa: But now I understand... The Black Knight and I are one and the same.Emu
Huh? The same?
Emu: Huh? The same?Tsukasa
Yes. I too foolishly placed my goal of becoming a star over making the audience and my friends smile.
Tsukasa: Yes. I too foolishly placed my goal of becoming a star over making the audience and my friends smile.Rui
Fortunately, you and the Black Knight were both able to make that realization.
Rui: Fortunately, you and the Black Knight were both able to make that realization.Tsukasa
Precisely...! And I have all of you to thank.
Tsukasa: Precisely...! And I have all of you to thank.Nene
Tsukasa...
Nene: Tsukasa...Tsukasa
This means I'll have to revisit my old, naive self...
Tsukasa: This means I'll have to revisit my old, naive self...Tsukasa
But even going over just the beginning has uncovered all these ways I can improve my understanding of this character.
Tsukasa: But even going over just the beginning has uncovered all these ways I can improve my understanding of this character.Tsukasa
If we keep this up, I'm sure we'll be able to put on a show that's orders of magnitude better than before!
Tsukasa: If we keep this up, I'm sure we'll be able to put on a show that's orders of magnitude better than before!Rui
Yes, I agree.
Rui: Yes, I agree.Rui
We'll be counting on you, Tsukasa!
Rui: We'll be counting on you, Tsukasa!Side Story 1
Phoenix Wonderland Wonder Stage Emu
Nice work today, you guys♪
Emu: Nice work today, you guys♪Nene
Yeah, good work.
Nene: Yeah, good work.Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
(Our practices are going rather smoothly. That just leaves whether or not Tsukasa will be able to join us...)
Rui: (Our practices are going rather smoothly. That just leaves whether or not Tsukasa will be able to join us...)Rui
(No, he will...)
Rui: (No, he will...)Rui
(KAITO mentioned how he seems to be on the right track, so now's not the time to fret.)
Rui: (KAITO mentioned how he seems to be on the right track, so now's not the time to fret.)Rui
Okay, let's clean up and...
Rui: Okay, let's clean up and...Miku's Voice
<Hey! Emu, Nene, Rui♪ Anyone home?>
Miku's Voice: <Hey! Emu, Nene, Rui♪ Anyone home?>Emu
Oh, it's Miku! Lemme grab my phone!
Emu: Oh, it's Miku! Lemme grab my phone!Emu
Got it!
Emu: Got it!Nene
Already...?!
Nene: Already...?!Rui
Incredible! Now that's efficiency!
Rui: Incredible! Now that's efficiency!
*Hologram Appearing*
Miku
<Wahoy♪ Thanks, Emu☆ Oh, Nene, Rui, you're both here too!>
Miku: <Wahoy♪ Thanks, Emu☆ Oh, Nene, Rui, you're both here too!>Rui
Yes, we are. What brings you here all of a sudden?
Rui: Yes, we are. What brings you here all of a sudden?Miku
<Oh, about that! There's something I wanna ask you, Rui♪>
Miku: <Oh, about that! There's something I wanna ask you, Rui♪>Rui
Ask me?
Rui: Ask me?
Miku
<Which is why I wanna try "looking for something in common" like Tsukasa's doing...>
Miku: <Which is why I wanna try "looking for something in common" like Tsukasa's doing...>Miku
<For that other show you did as ambassadors, you noticed that Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games, right? Is it similar to that?>
Miku: <For that other show you did as ambassadors, you noticed that Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games, right? Is it similar to that?>Emu
Oh, I wanna know too! Rui, please tell us!
Emu: Oh, I wanna know too! Rui, please tell us!Rui
Yes, of course. I'll explain in order.
Rui: Yes, of course. I'll explain in order.Rui
First, Miku's example. About how "Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games"...
Rui: First, Miku's example. About how "Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games"...Rui
Your interpretation is correct in terms of "finding something in common".
Rui: Your interpretation is correct in terms of "finding something in common".Miku
<In terms of just that... So it's not perfectly correct...?>
Miku: <In terms of just that... So it's not perfectly correct...?>Rui
Yes. The perfectly correct answer begins with asking, "Why do Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games?"
Rui: Yes. The perfectly correct answer begins with asking, "Why do Nene and the Little Mermaid both like to play video games?"Rui
So, Nene, mind telling Miku and Emu about how you went about taking on the role of the Little Mermaid?
Rui: So, Nene, mind telling Miku and Emu about how you went about taking on the role of the Little Mermaid?Nene
What?! You're dumping this on me...?
Nene: What?! You're dumping this on me...?Nene
Um... I started with how this Little Mermaid was pretty shy but wanted to see something new because she was tired of seeing the same stuff every day.
Nene: Um... I started with how this Little Mermaid was pretty shy but wanted to see something new because she was tired of seeing the same stuff every day.Emu
Okay, and...?
Emu: Okay, and...?Nene
But the outside world... The world of humans is dangerous, so I figured that she'd prefer to discover new places by immersing herself in video games.
Nene: But the outside world... The world of humans is dangerous, so I figured that she'd prefer to discover new places by immersing herself in video games.Nene
Books can provide similar enjoyment, but I thought video games would be better since you can control where you explore and what you do on adventures...
Nene: Books can provide similar enjoyment, but I thought video games would be better since you can control where you explore and what you do on adventures...Nene
Also, you can play them for hours on end. And the more games you have, the more worlds you can effectively explore.
Nene: Also, you can play them for hours on end. And the more games you have, the more worlds you can effectively explore.Miku
<That makes so much sense♪ But was any of that in the actual script?>
Miku: <That makes so much sense♪ But was any of that in the actual script?>Rui
Ah, no, it wasn't. But this "love of video games" gave Nene the connection she needed to become the Little Mermaid.
Rui: Ah, no, it wasn't. But this "love of video games" gave Nene the connection she needed to become the Little Mermaid.Emu
Whoa... That's so cool, Nene.
Emu: Whoa... That's so cool, Nene.Rui
Oh? Emu, you went through quite a lot to play the role of Shao, didn't you?
Rui: Oh? Emu, you went through quite a lot to play the role of Shao, didn't you?Rui
Shao had lost her parents to the war, but Miles took her in to become both her mentor and only family.
Rui: Shao had lost her parents to the war, but Miles took her in to become both her mentor and only family.Rui
That show was also inspired by what your grandfather had to go through when founding Phoenix Wonderland...
Rui: That show was also inspired by what your grandfather had to go through when founding Phoenix Wonderland...Rui
You felt a strong connection in terms of protecting something that was entrusted to you by another family member, no?
Rui: You felt a strong connection in terms of protecting something that was entrusted to you by another family member, no?Emu
*Gasp* Yeah!
Emu: *Gasp* Yeah!Miku
<I had no idea...!>
Miku: <I had no idea...!>Miku
<It isn't just about acting the same. It's really about being the same and filling their shoes!>
Miku: <It isn't just about acting the same. It's really about being the same and filling their shoes!>Rui
Yes, that's perfectly correct.
Rui: Yes, that's perfectly correct.Rui
But Thorpe's a tricky one. I mean, you and he are essentially polar opposites in terms of personalities.
Rui: But Thorpe's a tricky one. I mean, you and he are essentially polar opposites in terms of personalities.Rui
That's the layer of added difficulty Tsukasa is currently facing.
Rui: That's the layer of added difficulty Tsukasa is currently facing.Miku
<Hmm... Yeah, it's easy to say how we differ, but this is about finding common ground...>
Miku: <Hmm... Yeah, it's easy to say how we differ, but this is about finding common ground...>Rui
Exactly. Do you think you can handle it...?
Rui: Exactly. Do you think you can handle it...?Miku
<To be honest, I'm not sure... But I wanna give it a try!>
Miku: <To be honest, I'm not sure... But I wanna give it a try!>Miku
<Especially since Tsukasa's trying his best already♪>
Miku: <Especially since Tsukasa's trying his best already♪>Rui
I couldn't agree more...
Rui: I couldn't agree more...Miku
<Thanks for teaching me all this, Rui!>
Miku: <Thanks for teaching me all this, Rui!>Miku
<Thank you both too, Emu, Nene! I promise to do my best!>
Miku: <Thank you both too, Emu, Nene! I promise to do my best!>Emu
Okay! Bye bye!
Emu: Okay! Bye bye!Nene
And she's gone like the usual storm she is.
Nene: And she's gone like the usual storm she is.Rui
Hehe. She and Tsukasa seem to have that in common.
Rui: Hehe. She and Tsukasa seem to have that in common.Nene
Yeah... So who do you think is gonna figure out Thorpe first? Tsukasa or Miku?
Nene: Yeah... So who do you think is gonna figure out Thorpe first? Tsukasa or Miku?Rui
I really can't say. This may just come down to some sort of serendipity.
Rui: I really can't say. This may just come down to some sort of serendipity.Emu
Serendipity?
Emu: Serendipity?Rui
Yes. A chance discovery that leads one to a profound realization.
Rui: Yes. A chance discovery that leads one to a profound realization.Rui
(Will our dear troupe leader be able to make such a discovery...?)
Rui: (Will our dear troupe leader be able to make such a discovery...?)Rui
(We'll be awaiting good news, Tsukasa...)
Rui: (We'll be awaiting good news, Tsukasa...)Side Story 2
Rui's Room Rui
(Our show at the music hall couldn't have gone better.)
Rui: (Our show at the music hall couldn't have gone better.)Rui
(For a while there, we weren't sure if we could actually go through with it.)
Rui: (For a while there, we weren't sure if we could actually go through with it.)Rui
(But Tsukasa gave us an incredible performance.)
Rui: (But Tsukasa gave us an incredible performance.)
Thorpe
"*Sigh* I only have half a day left..."
Thorpe: "*Sigh* I only have half a day left..."Thorpe
"The stars... They're so beautiful..."
Thorpe: "The stars... They're so beautiful..."Rui
(He even managed to figure out how to handle the scene where Thorpe looks at the stars.)
Rui: (He even managed to figure out how to handle the scene where Thorpe looks at the stars.)Rui
Anyway... We'll be having a discussion surrounding our next regular show tomorrow...
Rui: Anyway... We'll be having a discussion surrounding our next regular show tomorrow...Rui
Hmm... It may be a good opportunity for me to bring that thing up as well.
Rui: Hmm... It may be a good opportunity for me to bring that thing up as well. The next day Wonder Stage Tsukasa
Alright, let's pick up where we left off yesterday regarding our next regular show!
Tsukasa: Alright, let's pick up where we left off yesterday regarding our next regular show!Nene
We have a few ideas on the table, so wanna start chipping away at those?
Nene: We have a few ideas on the table, so wanna start chipping away at those?Emu
Hmm... But there's still a chance that we could come up with a really fun idea for a show♪
Emu: Hmm... But there's still a chance that we could come up with a really fun idea for a show♪Tsukasa
I agree. There's no need for us to rush anything out right now, so let's take this opportunity to get on the same page.
Tsukasa: I agree. There's no need for us to rush anything out right now, so let's take this opportunity to get on the same page.Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
In that case, would you mind hearing my suggestion?
Rui: In that case, would you mind hearing my suggestion?Nene
You have a suggestion?
Nene: You have a suggestion?Rui
Yes. This has been on my mind ever since we decided that Tsukasa would play Thorpe.
Rui: Yes. This has been on my mind ever since we decided that Tsukasa would play Thorpe.Tsukasa
Oh? What could this entail? Let's hear it.
Tsukasa: Oh? What could this entail? Let's hear it.Rui
Alright.
Rui: Alright.Rui
Remember the show we did with the Black Knight? I was thinking we could do that again.
Rui: Remember the show we did with the Black Knight? I was thinking we could do that again.Tsukasa
The Black Knight?
Tsukasa: The Black Knight?Tsukasa
You brought that up when you suggested that I find something that my character and I have in common...
Tsukasa: You brought that up when you suggested that I find something that my character and I have in common...Tsukasa
But why now? Mind telling us your reasons behind your idea?
Tsukasa: But why now? Mind telling us your reasons behind your idea?Rui
Excellent questions.
Rui: Excellent questions.Rui
Last time, you were able to successfully take on this role after discovering that you and the Black Knight were both very strong-willed.
Rui: Last time, you were able to successfully take on this role after discovering that you and the Black Knight were both very strong-willed.Rui
However, I have a feeling that you now have the power to further examine how this character thinks and feels.
Rui: However, I have a feeling that you now have the power to further examine how this character thinks and feels.Tsukasa
...!
Tsukasa: ...!Tsukasa
In other words, you believe we'll be able to put on a better show than before!
Tsukasa: In other words, you believe we'll be able to put on a better show than before!Emu
Whoa! That'd be amazing!
Emu: Whoa! That'd be amazing!Nene
Yeah, I'm kinda curious as to how Tsukasa would play the Black Knight now too.
Nene: Yeah, I'm kinda curious as to how Tsukasa would play the Black Knight now too.Rui
See what I mean? Feel up to it, Tsukasa?
Rui: See what I mean? Feel up to it, Tsukasa?Tsukasa
Heh. Of course!
Tsukasa: Heh. Of course!Tsukasa
I've taken a big step forward as an actor, so let's give everyone the new and improved Black Knight!
Tsukasa: I've taken a big step forward as an actor, so let's give everyone the new and improved Black Knight!Rui
Wonderful! Why don't we start by taking another look at the script?
Rui: Wonderful! Why don't we start by taking another look at the script?
Rui
The Black Knight is actually someone who loves peace and used his sword to protect people.
Rui: The Black Knight is actually someone who loves peace and used his sword to protect people.Rui
He was even revered as the "Knight of Peace", but...
Rui: He was even revered as the "Knight of Peace", but...Tsukasa
He began to change after having to fight in so many battles.
Tsukasa: He began to change after having to fight in so many battles.Rui
Exactly. He went from protecting others to defeating his enemies and becoming enamored with the sensation of achieving victory.
Rui: Exactly. He went from protecting others to defeating his enemies and becoming enamored with the sensation of achieving victory.Emu
Yeah... He only used to fight and try to win against his opponents because he wanted to protect everyone.
Emu: Yeah... He only used to fight and try to win against his opponents because he wanted to protect everyone.Nene
Initially, it was just a means to an end, but it sort of wound up becoming his primary goal.
Nene: Initially, it was just a means to an end, but it sort of wound up becoming his primary goal.Tsukasa
A means to an end becoming his goal...
Tsukasa: A means to an end becoming his goal...Tsukasa
I honestly never really thought about that last time, but I think I understand now...
Tsukasa: I honestly never really thought about that last time, but I think I understand now...Tsukasa
"To protect others" is to essentially run a marathon with no goal at the end.
Tsukasa: "To protect others" is to essentially run a marathon with no goal at the end.Tsukasa
You have no idea how far you have to go or if it'll ever end.
Tsukasa: You have no idea how far you have to go or if it'll ever end.Rui
But defeating one's enemies and fighting to win is much more cut and dry in terms of tangible outcomes...
Rui: But defeating one's enemies and fighting to win is much more cut and dry in terms of tangible outcomes...Tsukasa
Right. And so, the Black Knight ended up choosing more easily achievable goals instead.
Tsukasa: Right. And so, the Black Knight ended up choosing more easily achievable goals instead.Tsukasa
I'd labeled him as a "bad guy" before without actually thinking about him as a human being...
Tsukasa: I'd labeled him as a "bad guy" before without actually thinking about him as a human being...Tsukasa
But now I understand... The Black Knight and I are one and the same.
Tsukasa: But now I understand... The Black Knight and I are one and the same.Emu
Huh? The same?
Emu: Huh? The same?Tsukasa
Yes. I too foolishly placed my goal of becoming a star over making the audience and my friends smile.
Tsukasa: Yes. I too foolishly placed my goal of becoming a star over making the audience and my friends smile.Rui
Fortunately, you and the Black Knight were both able to make that realization.
Rui: Fortunately, you and the Black Knight were both able to make that realization.Tsukasa
Precisely...! And I have all of you to thank.
Tsukasa: Precisely...! And I have all of you to thank.Nene
Tsukasa...
Nene: Tsukasa...Tsukasa
This means I'll have to revisit my old, naive self...
Tsukasa: This means I'll have to revisit my old, naive self...Tsukasa
But even going over just the beginning has uncovered all these ways I can improve my understanding of this character.
Tsukasa: But even going over just the beginning has uncovered all these ways I can improve my understanding of this character.Tsukasa
If we keep this up, I'm sure we'll be able to put on a show that's orders of magnitude better than before!
Tsukasa: If we keep this up, I'm sure we'll be able to put on a show that's orders of magnitude better than before!Rui
Yes, I agree.
Rui: Yes, I agree.Rui
We'll be counting on you, Tsukasa!
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- Brilliance At Twilight/Card Story
- Carefree Prodigy/Card Story
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- Evasive Entertainer/Card Story
- Fantastic Planner/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Rui)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Rui)/Card Story
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- Piqued Curiosity/Card Story
- Rainbow☆Cast/Card Story
- Runaway Thought Process/Card Story
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- Sentimental Snapshot/Card Story
- Sound Sleep/Card Story
- Survival Challenge!/Card Story
- Talking At Dusk/Card Story
- The Fire Within/Card Story
- Troubled At Midnight/Card Story
- Unexpected Happenings/Card Story
- Wonderlands x Showtime (Rui)/Card Story
- Words Of Encouragement/Card Story
- Words Overheard/Card Story
- You Can Always Come To Us/Card Story
Appreciating That Spirit, 412, 4, Kamishiro Rui, Tenma Tsukasa, Otori Emu, Kusanagi Nene, Hatsune Miku