Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 200 | Rewards: 25
KAITO
I'm sure they'll be here soon. We'll need to tell Tsukasa about filling in for him when they do.

KAITO
Yes. Rui asked me about having one of us to play Thorpe in Tsukasa's place so that the others can work on their lines.

*Footsteps*
Rin
I didn't realize he was working so hard on getting into character. That explains why we haven't seen him in so long...

Len
Speaking of which, I remember Rui saying something about Tsukasa not being a good fit for Thorpe.

Len
But it's gotta be so hard being all on your own like this. Isn't there something we can do for him...?

KAITO
At the same time, Tsukasa needs to take care of this on his own if he wishes to grow as an actor.

KAITO
I'm sure chatting with him is still okay, but we have to be more or less hands-off this time around.

Miku
Especially since he wants to become a world-famous star! That means he's gonna have to learn to play all sorts of different roles!

KAITO
As I mentioned earlier, we should probably be more hands-off when it comes to Tsukasa this time around.

KAITO
So I think it'd be nice if we could all learn a little more about Thorpe just in case Tsukasa decided to stop by and ask us for some advice.

MEIKO
Oh, why don't we turn it into a little contest where the winner gets to be Tsukasa's understudy?

*Hurried Footsteps*

KAITO
True. Tsukasa's having trouble playing his character, which is causing the others to worry about him.

Miku
But I'm like the exact opposite of Thorpe! Imagine if I somehow figure out how to play him! The others might think, "Wait, it's that easy?"

Miku
Which could become the motivation they need to try even harder and turn their frowns upside down!

KAITO
I had no idea you were being this thoughtful. Again, Miku, you've come up with a wonderful idea.
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 50
Miku
But I still don't really get why he always seems so down or why he gets so nervous that he can't play the piano.


Miku
I don't get it. Playing the piano's so much fun. How can Thorpe get so nervous that he can't play it...?

Miku
That goes for how much I love being in shows too. I don't think I've ever felt nervous or anything like that...

KAITO
At the same time, Tsukasa needs to take care of this on his own if he wishes to grow as an actor.
*Thump*

Birdie Plushie
Oh no! Did Miku collapse?!


Tanuki Plushie
What happened? She seems really tired.


Birdie Plushie
Oh, okay. You were learning more about this character...


Tanuki Plushie
You should take a break for now, Miku. In the meantime, we can think for you!


Birdie Plushie
Okay! That's so amazing of you, Miku!

Miku
I remember her saying how she ran into some trouble with her old troupe and became too scared to perform in front of others.

Miku
(I know it's because he has trouble playing when it matters most... But the root cause of that has to do with him getting too nervous...)

Miku
"More importantly, I'll just end up wiping the smiles off the faces of everyone in the crowd...!"


Birdie Plushie
Whoa! It's like you just turned into a totally different person, Miku.

*Footsteps*
KAITO
Instead of looking for what I have in common with Thorpe, you thought about what Nene has in common instead.
Side Story 1
KAITO
I'm sure they'll be here soon. We'll need to tell Tsukasa about filling in for him when they do.

KAITO
Yes. Rui asked me about having one of us to play Thorpe in Tsukasa's place so that the others can work on their lines.

*Footsteps*
Rin
I didn't realize he was working so hard on getting into character. That explains why we haven't seen him in so long...

Len
Speaking of which, I remember Rui saying something about Tsukasa not being a good fit for Thorpe.

Len
But it's gotta be so hard being all on your own like this. Isn't there something we can do for him...?

KAITO
At the same time, Tsukasa needs to take care of this on his own if he wishes to grow as an actor.

KAITO
I'm sure chatting with him is still okay, but we have to be more or less hands-off this time around.

Miku
Especially since he wants to become a world-famous star! That means he's gonna have to learn to play all sorts of different roles!

KAITO
As I mentioned earlier, we should probably be more hands-off when it comes to Tsukasa this time around.

KAITO
So I think it'd be nice if we could all learn a little more about Thorpe just in case Tsukasa decided to stop by and ask us for some advice.

MEIKO
Oh, why don't we turn it into a little contest where the winner gets to be Tsukasa's understudy?

*Hurried Footsteps*

KAITO
True. Tsukasa's having trouble playing his character, which is causing the others to worry about him.

Miku
But I'm like the exact opposite of Thorpe! Imagine if I somehow figure out how to play him! The others might think, "Wait, it's that easy?"

Miku
Which could become the motivation they need to try even harder and turn their frowns upside down!

KAITO
I had no idea you were being this thoughtful. Again, Miku, you've come up with a wonderful idea.
Side Story 2
Miku
But I still don't really get why he always seems so down or why he gets so nervous that he can't play the piano.


Miku
I don't get it. Playing the piano's so much fun. How can Thorpe get so nervous that he can't play it...?

Miku
That goes for how much I love being in shows too. I don't think I've ever felt nervous or anything like that...

KAITO
At the same time, Tsukasa needs to take care of this on his own if he wishes to grow as an actor.
*Thump*

Birdie Plushie
Oh no! Did Miku collapse?!


Tanuki Plushie
What happened? She seems really tired.


Birdie Plushie
Oh, okay. You were learning more about this character...


Tanuki Plushie
You should take a break for now, Miku. In the meantime, we can think for you!


Birdie Plushie
Okay! That's so amazing of you, Miku!

Miku
I remember her saying how she ran into some trouble with her old troupe and became too scared to perform in front of others.

Miku
(I know it's because he has trouble playing when it matters most... But the root cause of that has to do with him getting too nervous...)

Miku
"More importantly, I'll just end up wiping the smiles off the faces of everyone in the crowd...!"


Birdie Plushie
Whoa! It's like you just turned into a totally different person, Miku.

*Footsteps*
KAITO
Instead of looking for what I have in common with Thorpe, you thought about what Nene has in common instead.
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