Side Story 1
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Shunmeiza - Production Office 
Production Associate
...and that about covers it. The production team is involved in just about every essential part of any given play.
Production Associate: ...and that about covers it. The production team is involved in just about every essential part of any given play.
Emu
That's so cool!
Emu: That's so cool!
Rui
Between scheduling, budgeting, meeting with the other teams, creating flyers, running the ticket office on the day of the performances, lunch catering...
Rui: Between scheduling, budgeting, meeting with the other teams, creating flyers, running the ticket office on the day of the performances, lunch catering...Rui
You have quite a lot to do.
Rui: You have quite a lot to do.Production Associate
It is. Things do get a little hectic sometimes... But they're all things that need to be taken care of in order for a show to succeed.
Production Associate: It is. Things do get a little hectic sometimes... But they're all things that need to be taken care of in order for a show to succeed.Production Associate
We feel a great sense of responsibility knowing that what we do determines whether or not we're going to be one hundred percent ready to deliver on the day.
Production Associate: We feel a great sense of responsibility knowing that what we do determines whether or not we're going to be one hundred percent ready to deliver on the day.Production Associate
So, whenever the audience goes home smiling...
Production Associate: So, whenever the audience goes home smiling...Production Associate
Not only the actors and the director, but we also get to feel proud of what we accomplished!
Production Associate: Not only the actors and the director, but we also get to feel proud of what we accomplished!Rui
It sounds like you love your job very much.
Rui: It sounds like you love your job very much.Production Associate
I do! Seeing the audience smile and have fun fills me with the same satisfaction that the actors and directors feel!
Production Associate: I do! Seeing the audience smile and have fun fills me with the same satisfaction that the actors and directors feel!Emu
Seeing the audience smile...
Emu: Seeing the audience smile...
Emu
Our visit with the production team was really fun!
Emu: Our visit with the production team was really fun!Rui
Yes, it was nice to see how passionate they all were about what they do. I'm very much looking forward to our next stop now.
Rui: Yes, it was nice to see how passionate they all were about what they do. I'm very much looking forward to our next stop now.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Wait! Please watch your step. There's an unfinished prop by your feet.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Wait! Please watch your step. There's an unfinished prop by your feet.Emu
Oh no! We're sorry!
Emu: Oh no! We're sorry!Rui
This looks like...
Rui: This looks like...Rui
Pardon me, but is this a novel that will be in the protagonist's home during the next show?
Rui: Pardon me, but is this a novel that will be in the protagonist's home during the next show?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Hm? Yes, that's right...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Hm? Yes, that's right...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Oh, aren't you two here visiting us? We heard that you were interested in how the production process works and stuff.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Oh, aren't you two here visiting us? We heard that you were interested in how the production process works and stuff.Rui
Yes, we're from the troupe Wonderlands×Showtime. My name is Rui Kamishiro. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Rui: Yes, we're from the troupe Wonderlands×Showtime. My name is Rui Kamishiro. It's a pleasure to meet you.Emu
I'm Emu Otori! It's nice to meet you!
Emu: I'm Emu Otori! It's nice to meet you!Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Yes, nice to meet you both.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Yes, nice to meet you both.Rui
I'm the director for our troupe and also make quite a lot of our props. As such, I'm very interested in seeing how you make yours.
Rui: I'm the director for our troupe and also make quite a lot of our props. As such, I'm very interested in seeing how you make yours.Rui
If it's alright with you, would you mind telling us more about your creative process?
Rui: If it's alright with you, would you mind telling us more about your creative process?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
I don't mind. I was actually just about to go on break.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: I don't mind. I was actually just about to go on break.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Still, I'm amazed that you could tell this prop was for the next show.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Still, I'm amazed that you could tell this prop was for the next show.Rui
It felt like something that would be in the protagonist's house...
Rui: It felt like something that would be in the protagonist's house...Rui
A starving novelist desperately working to finish his manuscript next to a disordered pile of books...
Rui: A starving novelist desperately working to finish his manuscript next to a disordered pile of books...Rui
This truly felt like one of those books.
Rui: This truly felt like one of those books.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
You mean that? I really appreciate it.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: You mean that? I really appreciate it.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Our job as designers is to make the audience believe that everything on stage is the real thing.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Our job as designers is to make the audience believe that everything on stage is the real thing.Rui
The real thing...?
Rui: The real thing...?Rui
(Then, this book has certainly accomplished that...)
Rui: (Then, this book has certainly accomplished that...)Rui
(When I initially saw it, I didn't see it as a prop.)
Rui: (When I initially saw it, I didn't see it as a prop.)Rui
(I simply saw it as a book from that novelist's house.)
Rui: (I simply saw it as a book from that novelist's house.)Rui
This really is remarkable... Every crease and stain looks so real...
Rui: This really is remarkable... Every crease and stain looks so real...Rui
It has me imagining Kishi spilling a drink near it at one point in time.
Rui: It has me imagining Kishi spilling a drink near it at one point in time.Emu
Yeah, I thought that too! I thought about him panicking and trying to clean it up in a really big hurry!
Emu: Yeah, I thought that too! I thought about him panicking and trying to clean it up in a really big hurry!Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Hehe. It means a lot to hear how much of an image it conjured up.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Hehe. It means a lot to hear how much of an image it conjured up.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
As you both described, creases and stains like these can flesh out the setting of a play...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: As you both described, creases and stains like these can flesh out the setting of a play...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
And that's why, even if the audience doesn't see every little prop, we don't want to cut any corners.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: And that's why, even if the audience doesn't see every little prop, we don't want to cut any corners.Rui
The devil is in the details, yes?
Rui: The devil is in the details, yes?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Exactly. Yes, it can be hard sometimes...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Exactly. Yes, it can be hard sometimes...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
But the things we make elevate the actors' performance, and seeing the audience at the edge of their seats makes all that fatigue go away.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: But the things we make elevate the actors' performance, and seeing the audience at the edge of their seats makes all that fatigue go away.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
In other words, we do everything we can for our actors and the audience.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: In other words, we do everything we can for our actors and the audience.Rui
For the actors and the audience...
Rui: For the actors and the audience...Rui
(They're incredible. Not just their artistic skills...)
Rui: (They're incredible. Not just their artistic skills...)Rui
(They care about the details. They passionately want to bring the characters to life and entertain their audience. That much is clear.)
Rui: (They care about the details. They passionately want to bring the characters to life and entertain their audience. That much is clear.)Rui
(This is what it means to be a true professional...)
Rui: (This is what it means to be a true professional...)Rui
(I hope I get to create sets and props with artisans like these someday.)
Rui: (I hope I get to create sets and props with artisans like these someday.)
Side Story 2
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Shunmeiza - Studio Shunmeiza Staff A
Alright, we'll start taking the set down!
Shunmeiza Staff A: Alright, we'll start taking the set down!Shunmeiza Staff B
Okay, thanks!
Shunmeiza Staff B: Okay, thanks!Rui
Phew... Things are finally starting to settle down.
Rui: Phew... Things are finally starting to settle down.Rui
(It sounded like the others are going to need a little more time to get changed, so I might take a quick break here.)
Rui: (It sounded like the others are going to need a little more time to get changed, so I might take a quick break here.)Rui
(Still, Tsukasa's performance this time around was nothing like his other ones...)
Rui: (Still, Tsukasa's performance this time around was nothing like his other ones...)Rui
(That must've been...)
Rui: (That must've been...)
*Footsteps*
Shunmeiza Director
Nice work today, Kamishiro.
Shunmeiza Director: Nice work today, Kamishiro.Rui
Oh...
Rui: Oh...Rui
Mr. Kato, thank you.
Rui: Mr. Kato, thank you.Rui
This ended up being a wonderful experience for all of us. We really appreciate you allowing us to be a part of your show.
Rui: This ended up being a wonderful experience for all of us. We really appreciate you allowing us to be a part of your show.Shunmeiza Director
I'm glad to hear that. I can't help but smile whenever I get to do a show with young people who are so passionate about theatre.
Shunmeiza Director: I'm glad to hear that. I can't help but smile whenever I get to do a show with young people who are so passionate about theatre.Shunmeiza Director
I have a feeling that putting on a show with you and your friends opened this troupe's eyes to a variety of things.
Shunmeiza Director: I have a feeling that putting on a show with you and your friends opened this troupe's eyes to a variety of things.Shunmeiza Director
In other words, inviting Wonderlands×Showtime over to perform with Shunmeiza was an excellent decision.
Shunmeiza Director: In other words, inviting Wonderlands×Showtime over to perform with Shunmeiza was an excellent decision.Shunmeiza Director
And I got to witness something rather nice...
Shunmeiza Director: And I got to witness something rather nice...Rui
Nice?
Rui: Nice?Shunmeiza Director
Yes, I'm talking about Tenma. He's a little rough around the edges, but he has that spark.
Shunmeiza Director: Yes, I'm talking about Tenma. He's a little rough around the edges, but he has that spark.Shunmeiza Director
Catching a glimpse of his growth on the stage was quite something.
Shunmeiza Director: Catching a glimpse of his growth on the stage was quite something.Rui
Yes... I'm always surprised at how quickly he continues to grow.
Rui: Yes... I'm always surprised at how quickly he continues to grow.Rui
Although, he had some trouble with his role for this show...
Rui: Although, he had some trouble with his role for this show...Shunmeiza Director
I know. I did give him a fairly difficult task. However...
Shunmeiza Director: I know. I did give him a fairly difficult task. However...Shunmeiza Director
He was able to figure out what he needed to do much faster than I expected.
Shunmeiza Director: He was able to figure out what he needed to do much faster than I expected.Shunmeiza Director
Which allowed him to "become" his character.
Shunmeiza Director: Which allowed him to "become" his character.Rui
Yes...
Rui: Yes...Rui
(I felt the same way...)
Rui: (I felt the same way...)Rui
(In that instant... He'd truly disappeared into Nakayama.)
Rui: (In that instant... He'd truly disappeared into Nakayama.)Shunmeiza Director
He reminded me how actors really are an interesting breed.
Shunmeiza Director: He reminded me how actors really are an interesting breed.Shunmeiza Director
And... I have a feeling that the sky's the limit for him.
Shunmeiza Director: And... I have a feeling that the sky's the limit for him.Rui
Yes, I'm of the same opinion.
Rui: Yes, I'm of the same opinion.Rui
(Tsukasa just keeps finding ways to get better and better...)
Rui: (Tsukasa just keeps finding ways to get better and better...)Rui
(Which means I need to do the same as his director.)
Rui: (Which means I need to do the same as his director.)Shunmeiza Director
Ah, while we're on the subject, I heard that you've directed just about all of your troupe's shows. Is that true?
Shunmeiza Director: Ah, while we're on the subject, I heard that you've directed just about all of your troupe's shows. Is that true?Rui
Huh? Yes, that's right...
Rui: Huh? Yes, that's right...Shunmeiza Director
Interesting. In that case...
Shunmeiza Director: Interesting. In that case...Shunmeiza Director
I told Tenma that I took the time to watch several of your troupe's shows. As such, have had the chance to observe your work as the director.
Shunmeiza Director: I told Tenma that I took the time to watch several of your troupe's shows. As such, have had the chance to observe your work as the director.Shunmeiza Director
And I have to say, Kamishiro, you seem to come up with the most stunning effects.
Shunmeiza Director: And I have to say, Kamishiro, you seem to come up with the most stunning effects.Shunmeiza Director
It's obvious that you want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun. That much is clear from your work.
Shunmeiza Director: It's obvious that you want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun. That much is clear from your work.Shunmeiza Director
Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.
Shunmeiza Director: Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.Shunmeiza Director
That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.
Shunmeiza Director: That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.Rui
Th-Thank you very much... I'm honored by your words.
Rui: Th-Thank you very much... I'm honored by your words.Shunmeiza Director
And I'm curious to see how you grow as a director moving forward.
Shunmeiza Director: And I'm curious to see how you grow as a director moving forward.Shunmeiza Director
I hope you get to learn and experience many more new things in the future as you hone your craft.
Shunmeiza Director: I hope you get to learn and experience many more new things in the future as you hone your craft.Rui
Thank you. Me too.
Rui: Thank you. Me too.
*Footsteps*
Rui
(I never expected to hear such praise from Shunmeiza's director.)
Rui: (I never expected to hear such praise from Shunmeiza's director.)Rui
(I'm surprised...but also incredibly happy. I mean, he just validated my ideas.)
Rui: (I'm surprised...but also incredibly happy. I mean, he just validated my ideas.)Rui
He saw that I want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun.
Rui: He saw that I want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun.Rui
It's wonderful to hear from someone like him that he understands what I'm trying to do.
Rui: It's wonderful to hear from someone like him that he understands what I'm trying to do.Rui
Also...
Rui: Also...Shunmeiza Director
Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.
Shunmeiza Director: Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.Shunmeiza Director
That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.
Shunmeiza Director: That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.Rui
If my directing skills can help everyone shine on stage...
Rui: If my directing skills can help everyone shine on stage...Rui
Then I'll keep doing everything I can to make them radiant.
Rui: Then I'll keep doing everything I can to make them radiant.Side Story 1
Shunmeiza - Production Office Production Associate
...and that about covers it. The production team is involved in just about every essential part of any given play.
Production Associate: ...and that about covers it. The production team is involved in just about every essential part of any given play.Emu
That's so cool!
Emu: That's so cool!Rui
Between scheduling, budgeting, meeting with the other teams, creating flyers, running the ticket office on the day of the performances, lunch catering...
Rui: Between scheduling, budgeting, meeting with the other teams, creating flyers, running the ticket office on the day of the performances, lunch catering...Rui
You have quite a lot to do.
Rui: You have quite a lot to do.Production Associate
It is. Things do get a little hectic sometimes... But they're all things that need to be taken care of in order for a show to succeed.
Production Associate: It is. Things do get a little hectic sometimes... But they're all things that need to be taken care of in order for a show to succeed.Production Associate
We feel a great sense of responsibility knowing that what we do determines whether or not we're going to be one hundred percent ready to deliver on the day.
Production Associate: We feel a great sense of responsibility knowing that what we do determines whether or not we're going to be one hundred percent ready to deliver on the day.Production Associate
So, whenever the audience goes home smiling...
Production Associate: So, whenever the audience goes home smiling...Production Associate
Not only the actors and the director, but we also get to feel proud of what we accomplished!
Production Associate: Not only the actors and the director, but we also get to feel proud of what we accomplished!Rui
It sounds like you love your job very much.
Rui: It sounds like you love your job very much.Production Associate
I do! Seeing the audience smile and have fun fills me with the same satisfaction that the actors and directors feel!
Production Associate: I do! Seeing the audience smile and have fun fills me with the same satisfaction that the actors and directors feel!Emu
Seeing the audience smile...
Emu: Seeing the audience smile...
Emu
Our visit with the production team was really fun!
Emu: Our visit with the production team was really fun!Rui
Yes, it was nice to see how passionate they all were about what they do. I'm very much looking forward to our next stop now.
Rui: Yes, it was nice to see how passionate they all were about what they do. I'm very much looking forward to our next stop now.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Wait! Please watch your step. There's an unfinished prop by your feet.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Wait! Please watch your step. There's an unfinished prop by your feet.Emu
Oh no! We're sorry!
Emu: Oh no! We're sorry!Rui
This looks like...
Rui: This looks like...Rui
Pardon me, but is this a novel that will be in the protagonist's home during the next show?
Rui: Pardon me, but is this a novel that will be in the protagonist's home during the next show?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Hm? Yes, that's right...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Hm? Yes, that's right...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Oh, aren't you two here visiting us? We heard that you were interested in how the production process works and stuff.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Oh, aren't you two here visiting us? We heard that you were interested in how the production process works and stuff.Rui
Yes, we're from the troupe Wonderlands×Showtime. My name is Rui Kamishiro. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Rui: Yes, we're from the troupe Wonderlands×Showtime. My name is Rui Kamishiro. It's a pleasure to meet you.Emu
I'm Emu Otori! It's nice to meet you!
Emu: I'm Emu Otori! It's nice to meet you!Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Yes, nice to meet you both.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Yes, nice to meet you both.Rui
I'm the director for our troupe and also make quite a lot of our props. As such, I'm very interested in seeing how you make yours.
Rui: I'm the director for our troupe and also make quite a lot of our props. As such, I'm very interested in seeing how you make yours.Rui
If it's alright with you, would you mind telling us more about your creative process?
Rui: If it's alright with you, would you mind telling us more about your creative process?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
I don't mind. I was actually just about to go on break.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: I don't mind. I was actually just about to go on break.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Still, I'm amazed that you could tell this prop was for the next show.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Still, I'm amazed that you could tell this prop was for the next show.Rui
It felt like something that would be in the protagonist's house...
Rui: It felt like something that would be in the protagonist's house...Rui
A starving novelist desperately working to finish his manuscript next to a disordered pile of books...
Rui: A starving novelist desperately working to finish his manuscript next to a disordered pile of books...Rui
This truly felt like one of those books.
Rui: This truly felt like one of those books.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
You mean that? I really appreciate it.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: You mean that? I really appreciate it.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Our job as designers is to make the audience believe that everything on stage is the real thing.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Our job as designers is to make the audience believe that everything on stage is the real thing.Rui
The real thing...?
Rui: The real thing...?Rui
(Then, this book has certainly accomplished that...)
Rui: (Then, this book has certainly accomplished that...)Rui
(When I initially saw it, I didn't see it as a prop.)
Rui: (When I initially saw it, I didn't see it as a prop.)Rui
(I simply saw it as a book from that novelist's house.)
Rui: (I simply saw it as a book from that novelist's house.)Rui
This really is remarkable... Every crease and stain looks so real...
Rui: This really is remarkable... Every crease and stain looks so real...Rui
It has me imagining Kishi spilling a drink near it at one point in time.
Rui: It has me imagining Kishi spilling a drink near it at one point in time.Emu
Yeah, I thought that too! I thought about him panicking and trying to clean it up in a really big hurry!
Emu: Yeah, I thought that too! I thought about him panicking and trying to clean it up in a really big hurry!Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Hehe. It means a lot to hear how much of an image it conjured up.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Hehe. It means a lot to hear how much of an image it conjured up.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
As you both described, creases and stains like these can flesh out the setting of a play...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: As you both described, creases and stains like these can flesh out the setting of a play...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
And that's why, even if the audience doesn't see every little prop, we don't want to cut any corners.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: And that's why, even if the audience doesn't see every little prop, we don't want to cut any corners.Rui
The devil is in the details, yes?
Rui: The devil is in the details, yes?Shunmeiza Prop Designer
Exactly. Yes, it can be hard sometimes...
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: Exactly. Yes, it can be hard sometimes...Shunmeiza Prop Designer
But the things we make elevate the actors' performance, and seeing the audience at the edge of their seats makes all that fatigue go away.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: But the things we make elevate the actors' performance, and seeing the audience at the edge of their seats makes all that fatigue go away.Shunmeiza Prop Designer
In other words, we do everything we can for our actors and the audience.
Shunmeiza Prop Designer: In other words, we do everything we can for our actors and the audience.Rui
For the actors and the audience...
Rui: For the actors and the audience...Rui
(They're incredible. Not just their artistic skills...)
Rui: (They're incredible. Not just their artistic skills...)Rui
(They care about the details. They passionately want to bring the characters to life and entertain their audience. That much is clear.)
Rui: (They care about the details. They passionately want to bring the characters to life and entertain their audience. That much is clear.)Rui
(This is what it means to be a true professional...)
Rui: (This is what it means to be a true professional...)Rui
(I hope I get to create sets and props with artisans like these someday.)
Rui: (I hope I get to create sets and props with artisans like these someday.)Side Story 2
Shunmeiza - Studio Shunmeiza Staff A
Alright, we'll start taking the set down!
Shunmeiza Staff A: Alright, we'll start taking the set down!Shunmeiza Staff B
Okay, thanks!
Shunmeiza Staff B: Okay, thanks!Rui
Phew... Things are finally starting to settle down.
Rui: Phew... Things are finally starting to settle down.Rui
(It sounded like the others are going to need a little more time to get changed, so I might take a quick break here.)
Rui: (It sounded like the others are going to need a little more time to get changed, so I might take a quick break here.)Rui
(Still, Tsukasa's performance this time around was nothing like his other ones...)
Rui: (Still, Tsukasa's performance this time around was nothing like his other ones...)Rui
(That must've been...)
Rui: (That must've been...)
*Footsteps*
Shunmeiza Director
Nice work today, Kamishiro.
Shunmeiza Director: Nice work today, Kamishiro.Rui
Oh...
Rui: Oh...Rui
Mr. Kato, thank you.
Rui: Mr. Kato, thank you.Rui
This ended up being a wonderful experience for all of us. We really appreciate you allowing us to be a part of your show.
Rui: This ended up being a wonderful experience for all of us. We really appreciate you allowing us to be a part of your show.Shunmeiza Director
I'm glad to hear that. I can't help but smile whenever I get to do a show with young people who are so passionate about theatre.
Shunmeiza Director: I'm glad to hear that. I can't help but smile whenever I get to do a show with young people who are so passionate about theatre.Shunmeiza Director
I have a feeling that putting on a show with you and your friends opened this troupe's eyes to a variety of things.
Shunmeiza Director: I have a feeling that putting on a show with you and your friends opened this troupe's eyes to a variety of things.Shunmeiza Director
In other words, inviting Wonderlands×Showtime over to perform with Shunmeiza was an excellent decision.
Shunmeiza Director: In other words, inviting Wonderlands×Showtime over to perform with Shunmeiza was an excellent decision.Shunmeiza Director
And I got to witness something rather nice...
Shunmeiza Director: And I got to witness something rather nice...Rui
Nice?
Rui: Nice?Shunmeiza Director
Yes, I'm talking about Tenma. He's a little rough around the edges, but he has that spark.
Shunmeiza Director: Yes, I'm talking about Tenma. He's a little rough around the edges, but he has that spark.Shunmeiza Director
Catching a glimpse of his growth on the stage was quite something.
Shunmeiza Director: Catching a glimpse of his growth on the stage was quite something.Rui
Yes... I'm always surprised at how quickly he continues to grow.
Rui: Yes... I'm always surprised at how quickly he continues to grow.Rui
Although, he had some trouble with his role for this show...
Rui: Although, he had some trouble with his role for this show...Shunmeiza Director
I know. I did give him a fairly difficult task. However...
Shunmeiza Director: I know. I did give him a fairly difficult task. However...Shunmeiza Director
He was able to figure out what he needed to do much faster than I expected.
Shunmeiza Director: He was able to figure out what he needed to do much faster than I expected.Shunmeiza Director
Which allowed him to "become" his character.
Shunmeiza Director: Which allowed him to "become" his character.Rui
Yes...
Rui: Yes...Rui
(I felt the same way...)
Rui: (I felt the same way...)Rui
(In that instant... He'd truly disappeared into Nakayama.)
Rui: (In that instant... He'd truly disappeared into Nakayama.)Shunmeiza Director
He reminded me how actors really are an interesting breed.
Shunmeiza Director: He reminded me how actors really are an interesting breed.Shunmeiza Director
And... I have a feeling that the sky's the limit for him.
Shunmeiza Director: And... I have a feeling that the sky's the limit for him.Rui
Yes, I'm of the same opinion.
Rui: Yes, I'm of the same opinion.Rui
(Tsukasa just keeps finding ways to get better and better...)
Rui: (Tsukasa just keeps finding ways to get better and better...)Rui
(Which means I need to do the same as his director.)
Rui: (Which means I need to do the same as his director.)Shunmeiza Director
Ah, while we're on the subject, I heard that you've directed just about all of your troupe's shows. Is that true?
Shunmeiza Director: Ah, while we're on the subject, I heard that you've directed just about all of your troupe's shows. Is that true?Rui
Huh? Yes, that's right...
Rui: Huh? Yes, that's right...Shunmeiza Director
Interesting. In that case...
Shunmeiza Director: Interesting. In that case...Shunmeiza Director
I told Tenma that I took the time to watch several of your troupe's shows. As such, have had the chance to observe your work as the director.
Shunmeiza Director: I told Tenma that I took the time to watch several of your troupe's shows. As such, have had the chance to observe your work as the director.Shunmeiza Director
And I have to say, Kamishiro, you seem to come up with the most stunning effects.
Shunmeiza Director: And I have to say, Kamishiro, you seem to come up with the most stunning effects.Shunmeiza Director
It's obvious that you want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun. That much is clear from your work.
Shunmeiza Director: It's obvious that you want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun. That much is clear from your work.Shunmeiza Director
Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.
Shunmeiza Director: Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.Shunmeiza Director
That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.
Shunmeiza Director: That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.Rui
Th-Thank you very much... I'm honored by your words.
Rui: Th-Thank you very much... I'm honored by your words.Shunmeiza Director
And I'm curious to see how you grow as a director moving forward.
Shunmeiza Director: And I'm curious to see how you grow as a director moving forward.Shunmeiza Director
I hope you get to learn and experience many more new things in the future as you hone your craft.
Shunmeiza Director: I hope you get to learn and experience many more new things in the future as you hone your craft.Rui
Thank you. Me too.
Rui: Thank you. Me too.
*Footsteps*
Rui
(I never expected to hear such praise from Shunmeiza's director.)
Rui: (I never expected to hear such praise from Shunmeiza's director.)Rui
(I'm surprised...but also incredibly happy. I mean, he just validated my ideas.)
Rui: (I'm surprised...but also incredibly happy. I mean, he just validated my ideas.)Rui
He saw that I want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun.
Rui: He saw that I want everybody in the audience to experience something new, smile and have fun.Rui
It's wonderful to hear from someone like him that he understands what I'm trying to do.
Rui: It's wonderful to hear from someone like him that he understands what I'm trying to do.Rui
Also...
Rui: Also...Shunmeiza Director
Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.
Shunmeiza Director: Not only that, the actors you work with all seem to have a spring in their step.Shunmeiza Director
That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.
Shunmeiza Director: That to me is proof that you know how to allow them to shine their brightest on stage. You have that sixth sense, so to speak.Rui
If my directing skills can help everyone shine on stage...
Rui: If my directing skills can help everyone shine on stage...Rui
Then I'll keep doing everything I can to make them radiant.
Rui: Then I'll keep doing everything I can to make them radiant.Other Rui Card Stories
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- A Sudden Trial/Card Story
- Appreciating That Spirit/Card Story
- Backstage Alchemist/Card Story
- Beastly Madness/Card Story
- Blowing In The Evening Breeze/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Rui)/Card Story
- Brilliance At Twilight/Card Story
- Carefree Prodigy/Card Story
- Endless Imagination & Challenges/Card Story
- Evasive Entertainer/Card Story
- Fantastic Planner/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Rui)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Rui)/Card Story
- I Can't Just Lose, Can I?/Card Story
- Rainbow☆Cast/Card Story
- Runaway Thought Process/Card Story
- Secret Weapon - Robo-Phoenix!/Card Story
- 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
Piqued Curiosity, 792, 4, Kamishiro Rui, Otori Emu