Side Story 1
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Rui's Room 
Rui
Well, this is quite the dilemma...
Rui: Well, this is quite the dilemma...
Tsukasa
Apologies... I had Seiryuin give me a few tips regarding how to get into character.
Tsukasa: Apologies... I had Seiryuin give me a few tips regarding how to get into character.Tsukasa
Yes. Well, to be clear, not using her way, but her friend's...
Tsukasa: Yes. Well, to be clear, not using her way, but her friend's...Tsukasa
However, I'm worried that I won't be able to figure out my character in time if I go with that...
Tsukasa: However, I'm worried that I won't be able to figure out my character in time if I go with that...Rui
(He only has a few days left. His chances of reaching Seiryuin's level seem slim...)
Rui: (He only has a few days left. His chances of reaching Seiryuin's level seem slim...)Rui
(Still...)
Rui: (Still...)Rui
Hehe...
Rui: Hehe...Rui
After seeing that look on his face, there was no way we weren't going to support him...
Rui: After seeing that look on his face, there was no way we weren't going to support him...Rui
Unfortunately, there really isn't much we can do to help...
Rui: Unfortunately, there really isn't much we can do to help...Rui
I can give him all the advice I want as a director, but there's no point if it doesn't help him figure out how to play Rio.
Rui: I can give him all the advice I want as a director, but there's no point if it doesn't help him figure out how to play Rio.Rui
What are our options aside from that...?
Rui: What are our options aside from that...?
*Phone Ringing*
Rui
Hm? Someone's calling me?
Rui: Hm? Someone's calling me?
*Tapping*
Rui
Ah, Tsukasa, good evening.
Rui: Ah, Tsukasa, good evening.Tsukasa
<Sorry, I know it's late.>
Tsukasa: <Sorry, I know it's late.>Rui
That's perfectly fine. I was just trying to come up with some ideas.
Rui: That's perfectly fine. I was just trying to come up with some ideas.Tsukasa
<Ideas? For practice?>
Tsukasa: <Ideas? For practice?>Rui
Correct. I assume you called for the same reason?
Rui: Correct. I assume you called for the same reason?Tsukasa
<I did! I tried thinking of what I can do with the days I have left, but I'm honestly at a loss.>
Tsukasa: <I did! I tried thinking of what I can do with the days I have left, but I'm honestly at a loss.>Rui
Hehe. Then, would you like to hear what I have? Well, to be fair, it's extremely simple.
Rui: Hehe. Then, would you like to hear what I have? Well, to be fair, it's extremely simple.
Tsukasa
<What?! I should limit the number of scenes I practice?>
Tsukasa: <What?! I should limit the number of scenes I practice?>Rui
Yes. As was explained to us, Tsukasa, each candidate will only have around three minutes to perform a scene of their choice during the audition.
Rui: Yes. As was explained to us, Tsukasa, each candidate will only have around three minutes to perform a scene of their choice during the audition.Rui
So, I believe you should place a priority on the scenes that resonate with you the most.
Rui: So, I believe you should place a priority on the scenes that resonate with you the most.Rui
Though I do agree with the notion that you need to practice every scene to get a full grasp of your character.
Rui: Though I do agree with the notion that you need to practice every scene to get a full grasp of your character.Tsukasa
<But time is not on my side. On top of that, my portrayal needs to be of a certain level...>
Tsukasa: <But time is not on my side. On top of that, my portrayal needs to be of a certain level...>Rui
I have a feeling that the others will do the same thing.
Rui: I have a feeling that the others will do the same thing.Tsukasa
<So, the question becomes which scenes to choose...>
Tsukasa: <So, the question becomes which scenes to choose...>Rui
Yes. Ideally, one that involves you, Seiryuin and a moment where you can really shine.
Rui: Yes. Ideally, one that involves you, Seiryuin and a moment where you can really shine.Rui
Obviously, you won't land the role by putting on a half-hearted performance.
Rui: Obviously, you won't land the role by putting on a half-hearted performance.Tsukasa
<...>
Tsukasa: <...>Rui
On the other hand, you could put aside any comparisons between you and Seiryuin when you're both on stage. Instead, you could focus only on perfecting your portrayal of Rio.
Rui: On the other hand, you could put aside any comparisons between you and Seiryuin when you're both on stage. Instead, you could focus only on perfecting your portrayal of Rio.Rui
If you choose that route, you could select a scene where Rio is alone or with his mother.
Rui: If you choose that route, you could select a scene where Rio is alone or with his mother.Tsukasa
<...>
Tsukasa: <...>Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
I... No...
Rui: I... No...Rui
All of us. Regardless of what you choose, Tsukasa, you have our full support.
Rui: All of us. Regardless of what you choose, Tsukasa, you have our full support.Rui
But figuring out your character takes top priority.
Rui: But figuring out your character takes top priority.Tsukasa
<Yes, I agree...>
Tsukasa: <Yes, I agree...>Rui
Then, which scene you do will be up to you.
Rui: Then, which scene you do will be up to you.Rui
You could conceivably practice a few different scenes, wait to see which ones the others perform during the audition and make your final decision then.
Rui: You could conceivably practice a few different scenes, wait to see which ones the others perform during the audition and make your final decision then.Tsukasa
<I see... But...>
Tsukasa: <I see... But...>Tsukasa
<I absolutely want to practice the scene where Rio chases after the phoenix...>
Tsukasa: <I absolutely want to practice the scene where Rio chases after the phoenix...>Rui
(Yes, I had a feeling you'd pick that scene as one of your choices...)
Rui: (Yes, I had a feeling you'd pick that scene as one of your choices...)Rui
If you're going to practice that scene, you'll need a practice partner. Emu could work since she's so agile...
Rui: If you're going to practice that scene, you'll need a practice partner. Emu could work since she's so agile...Tsukasa
<About that. Would it be possible to use one of those bird robots you made?>
Tsukasa: <About that. Would it be possible to use one of those bird robots you made?>Tsukasa
<I mean, I'm the only one of us participating in this audition. I'd appreciate her help, but you all also need time to practice.>
Tsukasa: <I mean, I'm the only one of us participating in this audition. I'd appreciate her help, but you all also need time to practice.>Tsukasa
<So, if possible, I'd like to practice on my own.>
Tsukasa: <So, if possible, I'd like to practice on my own.>Rui
Using a bird robot as the phoenix, eh...? Okay, I'll make sure to bring it for tomorrow's practice.
Rui: Using a bird robot as the phoenix, eh...? Okay, I'll make sure to bring it for tomorrow's practice.Tsukasa
<T-Tomorrow?! You can have it ready that quickly?!>
Tsukasa: <T-Tomorrow?! You can have it ready that quickly?!>Rui
The truth is, I have this other robot that I was working on for a different matter.
Rui: The truth is, I have this other robot that I was working on for a different matter.Rui
It's based on the bird robots I made before, so it'll be fairly easy to modify.
Rui: It's based on the bird robots I made before, so it'll be fairly easy to modify.Rui
So, I'll take this opportunity to fiddle with the code a bit and make it behave more like a phoenix.
Rui: So, I'll take this opportunity to fiddle with the code a bit and make it behave more like a phoenix.Rui
I know...! The motor I got my hands on just recently should give it a significant boost in mobility!
Rui: I know...! The motor I got my hands on just recently should give it a significant boost in mobility!Rui
Yes, I'm getting more and more ideas now!
Rui: Yes, I'm getting more and more ideas now!Tsukasa
<O-Okay...? Thank you, but don't go too overboard...>
Tsukasa: <O-Okay...? Thank you, but don't go too overboard...>Rui
I appreciate it, Tsukasa. Now, I'd like to get to work right away, so we'll talk again tomorrow.
Rui: I appreciate it, Tsukasa. Now, I'd like to get to work right away, so we'll talk again tomorrow.Tsukasa
<Yes, see you tomorrow!>
Tsukasa: <Yes, see you tomorrow!>
*End Call*
Rui
Okay, I need to see if I have all the parts I'm going to need for this...
Rui: Okay, I need to see if I have all the parts I'm going to need for this...Rui
If not, I'll just have to take parts from some of the other robots. Which means...
Rui: If not, I'll just have to take parts from some of the other robots. Which means...Rui
Oh, that's right...!
Rui: Oh, that's right...!
*Tapping*
*Phone Ringing*
Rui
Hello? Nene? Sorry for bothering you so late. Would you mind meeting with me early tomorrow morning?
Rui: Hello? Nene? Sorry for bothering you so late. Would you mind meeting with me early tomorrow morning?Rui
Okay, thank you.
Rui: Okay, thank you.
*End Call*
Rui
Now I have someone to be the voice of the bird-turned-phoenix robot.
Rui: Now I have someone to be the voice of the bird-turned-phoenix robot.Rui
All that's left is for me to finish it by tomorrow morning.
Rui: All that's left is for me to finish it by tomorrow morning.Rui
So, let's get started!
Rui: So, let's get started!
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 2000 • 500 
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Rui's Room
*Clattering*
Rui
Okay, now I just need to connect Robo-Phoenix to my computer and...
Rui: Okay, now I just need to connect Robo-Phoenix to my computer and...
*Typing*
Rui
Based on the internal data... Good, she appears to have become very elusive.
Rui: Based on the internal data... Good, she appears to have become very elusive.Rui
I'm glad I asked Nene to voice her too. Compared to being unvoiced, this should make it much easier to imagine what that scene is like.
Rui: I'm glad I asked Nene to voice her too. Compared to being unvoiced, this should make it much easier to imagine what that scene is like.Rui
Still...
Rui: Still...Tsukasa
I may not have actually made a connection with him yet. I mean, we're not in a forest, and the temperature and humidity feel completely different...
Tsukasa: I may not have actually made a connection with him yet. I mean, we're not in a forest, and the temperature and humidity feel completely different...Tsukasa
Alas, I know that I can't ask for everything. We don't have time to visit a forest since we need to practice, so...
Tsukasa: Alas, I know that I can't ask for everything. We don't have time to visit a forest since we need to practice, so...Tsukasa
Rio spends three days and nights surviving only on water...
Tsukasa: Rio spends three days and nights surviving only on water...Tsukasa
Then, I shall do the same.
Tsukasa: Then, I shall do the same.Rui
(Because he seemed serious, I ended up agreeing with how he wanted to understand what Rio's feeling...)
Rui: (Because he seemed serious, I ended up agreeing with how he wanted to understand what Rio's feeling...)Rui
(He's the type of actor who likes to get on the same page emotionally as the characters he plays.)
Rui: (He's the type of actor who likes to get on the same page emotionally as the characters he plays.)Rui
(However, he's bound to encounter some roles in the future where he can't recreate their respective situations.)
Rui: (However, he's bound to encounter some roles in the future where he can't recreate their respective situations.)Rui
(As simple a method as his way of getting into character is, for a high schooler to put himself through such an ordeal...)
Rui: (As simple a method as his way of getting into character is, for a high schooler to put himself through such an ordeal...)Rui
I wish we could help carry the load somehow...
Rui: I wish we could help carry the load somehow...Rui
Isn't there a way to simulate what he needs without taking such a physical toll...?
Rui: Isn't there a way to simulate what he needs without taking such a physical toll...?Rui
Wait, that's it...!
Rui: Wait, that's it...!
A few days later Wonder Stage
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hello. Thank you all for waiting.
Rui: Hello. Thank you all for waiting.Tsukasa
Ah, there you are! So, why did you ask us to gather like this all of a sudden?
Tsukasa: Ah, there you are! So, why did you ask us to gather like this all of a sudden?
Emu
There's something you wanna show us, right?!
Emu: There's something you wanna show us, right?!Rui
Yes! I've brought a new weapon!
Rui: Yes! I've brought a new weapon!
Nene
W-Weapon?
Nene: W-Weapon?Rui
Indeed! Here it is!
Rui: Indeed! Here it is!Tsukasa
Ah... Huh?
Tsukasa: Ah... Huh?Emu
Wait, those look like...
Emu: Wait, those look like...Nene
VR goggles?
Nene: VR goggles?Rui
Yes! Using these, we'll be able to put ourselves in whatever environment or situation we like!
Rui: Yes! Using these, we'll be able to put ourselves in whatever environment or situation we like!Rui
For example! We may be digesting away in a monster's stomach after it devoured us...
Rui: For example! We may be digesting away in a monster's stomach after it devoured us...Rui
Or desperately searching for water because our bodies have been set ablaze!
Rui: Or desperately searching for water because our bodies have been set ablaze!Rui
These will allow us to safely immerse ourselves in all sorts of dangerous situations!
Rui: These will allow us to safely immerse ourselves in all sorts of dangerous situations!Emu
Th-That's so cool☆
Emu: Th-That's so cool☆Tsukasa
Y-Yes, it is cool. But...
Tsukasa: Y-Yes, it is cool. But...Nene
Digesting inside a monster's stomach? Being set ablaze? How exactly do we end up in those situations?
Nene: Digesting inside a monster's stomach? Being set ablaze? How exactly do we end up in those situations?Rui
Hehe. Those were just examples.
Rui: Hehe. Those were just examples.Rui
More to the point, if used correctly, these should help us learn to play our characters better.
Rui: More to the point, if used correctly, these should help us learn to play our characters better.Emu
That sounds fun! Let's give it a try, you guys! Who wants to start?
Emu: That sounds fun! Let's give it a try, you guys! Who wants to start?Nene
I don't mind waiting since I've played plenty of these kinds of games before.
Nene: I don't mind waiting since I've played plenty of these kinds of games before.Nene
Also, I'm kinda scared after hearing those example scenarios...
Nene: Also, I'm kinda scared after hearing those example scenarios...Tsukasa
Then, I'll go first!
Tsukasa: Then, I'll go first!Rui
Okay, would you mind putting these on? I'll play the video I put together.
Rui: Okay, would you mind putting these on? I'll play the video I put together.
*Rustling*
Tsukasa
So, like this...? Okay, I think it's set!
Tsukasa: So, like this...? Okay, I think it's set!
*Booting Up*
Tsukasa
Wh-Wh-Whoa!
Tsukasa: Wh-Wh-Whoa!Tsukasa
Th-This is incredible! I'm running! Across the ocean!
Tsukasa: Th-This is incredible! I'm running! Across the ocean!Tsukasa
Huh?! I'm taking flight now?! Oh, hello there...
Tsukasa: Huh?! I'm taking flight now?! Oh, hello there...Emu's Voice
Huh? Tsukasa, who are you talking to?
Emu's Voice: Huh? Tsukasa, who are you talking to?Tsukasa
I was greeting an airplane that I just flew by. I made eye contact with one of the passengers, so...
Tsukasa: I was greeting an airplane that I just flew by. I made eye contact with one of the passengers, so...Nene
Seriously, what's going on in this video...?
Nene: Seriously, what's going on in this video...?Rui
I stitched together a series of free videos. Please forgive any issues with the editing.
Rui: I stitched together a series of free videos. Please forgive any issues with the editing.Nene
That's not what I meant...
Nene: That's not what I meant...
Emu
Wow...! That was so much fun☆
Emu: Wow...! That was so much fun☆Rui
Hehe. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Rui: Hehe. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.Rui
I could only prepare a video this time, but it'll feel even more real when I add some sound to it.
Rui: I could only prepare a video this time, but it'll feel even more real when I add some sound to it.Rui
Also, if I can find a way to stimulate one's senses of touch and smell...
Rui: Also, if I can find a way to stimulate one's senses of touch and smell...Tsukasa
What?! You can do that?!
Tsukasa: What?! You can do that?!Rui
Unfortunately, not immediately...
Rui: Unfortunately, not immediately...Rui
However, I'd like to keep that in mind as a way to help us learn and play new characters.
Rui: However, I'd like to keep that in mind as a way to help us learn and play new characters.Rui
As much as I like to see actors put on sensational performances, asking them to do more than they can handle would do more harm than good.
Rui: As much as I like to see actors put on sensational performances, asking them to do more than they can handle would do more harm than good.Tsukasa
Rui...
Tsukasa: Rui...Tsukasa
Thank you for doing this!
Tsukasa: Thank you for doing this!Rui
It was nothing. We're troupe mates, aren't we?
Rui: It was nothing. We're troupe mates, aren't we?Emu
Oh, Rui! I wanna try it again!
Emu: Oh, Rui! I wanna try it again!Emu
The part where you fly might help me get a better idea of what it's like to be a duck♪
Emu: The part where you fly might help me get a better idea of what it's like to be a duck♪Rui
Yes, of course!
Rui: Yes, of course!Side Story 1
Rui's Room Rui
Well, this is quite the dilemma...
Rui: Well, this is quite the dilemma...Tsukasa
Apologies... I had Seiryuin give me a few tips regarding how to get into character.
Tsukasa: Apologies... I had Seiryuin give me a few tips regarding how to get into character.Tsukasa
Yes. Well, to be clear, not using her way, but her friend's...
Tsukasa: Yes. Well, to be clear, not using her way, but her friend's...Tsukasa
However, I'm worried that I won't be able to figure out my character in time if I go with that...
Tsukasa: However, I'm worried that I won't be able to figure out my character in time if I go with that...Rui
(He only has a few days left. His chances of reaching Seiryuin's level seem slim...)
Rui: (He only has a few days left. His chances of reaching Seiryuin's level seem slim...)Rui
(Still...)
Rui: (Still...)Rui
Hehe...
Rui: Hehe...Rui
After seeing that look on his face, there was no way we weren't going to support him...
Rui: After seeing that look on his face, there was no way we weren't going to support him...Rui
Unfortunately, there really isn't much we can do to help...
Rui: Unfortunately, there really isn't much we can do to help...Rui
I can give him all the advice I want as a director, but there's no point if it doesn't help him figure out how to play Rio.
Rui: I can give him all the advice I want as a director, but there's no point if it doesn't help him figure out how to play Rio.Rui
What are our options aside from that...?
Rui: What are our options aside from that...?
*Phone Ringing*
Rui
Hm? Someone's calling me?
Rui: Hm? Someone's calling me?
*Tapping*
Rui
Ah, Tsukasa, good evening.
Rui: Ah, Tsukasa, good evening.Tsukasa
<Sorry, I know it's late.>
Tsukasa: <Sorry, I know it's late.>Rui
That's perfectly fine. I was just trying to come up with some ideas.
Rui: That's perfectly fine. I was just trying to come up with some ideas.Tsukasa
<Ideas? For practice?>
Tsukasa: <Ideas? For practice?>Rui
Correct. I assume you called for the same reason?
Rui: Correct. I assume you called for the same reason?Tsukasa
<I did! I tried thinking of what I can do with the days I have left, but I'm honestly at a loss.>
Tsukasa: <I did! I tried thinking of what I can do with the days I have left, but I'm honestly at a loss.>Rui
Hehe. Then, would you like to hear what I have? Well, to be fair, it's extremely simple.
Rui: Hehe. Then, would you like to hear what I have? Well, to be fair, it's extremely simple.
Tsukasa
<What?! I should limit the number of scenes I practice?>
Tsukasa: <What?! I should limit the number of scenes I practice?>Rui
Yes. As was explained to us, Tsukasa, each candidate will only have around three minutes to perform a scene of their choice during the audition.
Rui: Yes. As was explained to us, Tsukasa, each candidate will only have around three minutes to perform a scene of their choice during the audition.Rui
So, I believe you should place a priority on the scenes that resonate with you the most.
Rui: So, I believe you should place a priority on the scenes that resonate with you the most.Rui
Though I do agree with the notion that you need to practice every scene to get a full grasp of your character.
Rui: Though I do agree with the notion that you need to practice every scene to get a full grasp of your character.Tsukasa
<But time is not on my side. On top of that, my portrayal needs to be of a certain level...>
Tsukasa: <But time is not on my side. On top of that, my portrayal needs to be of a certain level...>Rui
I have a feeling that the others will do the same thing.
Rui: I have a feeling that the others will do the same thing.Tsukasa
<So, the question becomes which scenes to choose...>
Tsukasa: <So, the question becomes which scenes to choose...>Rui
Yes. Ideally, one that involves you, Seiryuin and a moment where you can really shine.
Rui: Yes. Ideally, one that involves you, Seiryuin and a moment where you can really shine.Rui
Obviously, you won't land the role by putting on a half-hearted performance.
Rui: Obviously, you won't land the role by putting on a half-hearted performance.Tsukasa
<...>
Tsukasa: <...>Rui
On the other hand, you could put aside any comparisons between you and Seiryuin when you're both on stage. Instead, you could focus only on perfecting your portrayal of Rio.
Rui: On the other hand, you could put aside any comparisons between you and Seiryuin when you're both on stage. Instead, you could focus only on perfecting your portrayal of Rio.Rui
If you choose that route, you could select a scene where Rio is alone or with his mother.
Rui: If you choose that route, you could select a scene where Rio is alone or with his mother.Tsukasa
<...>
Tsukasa: <...>Rui
...
Rui: ...Rui
I... No...
Rui: I... No...Rui
All of us. Regardless of what you choose, Tsukasa, you have our full support.
Rui: All of us. Regardless of what you choose, Tsukasa, you have our full support.Rui
But figuring out your character takes top priority.
Rui: But figuring out your character takes top priority.Tsukasa
<Yes, I agree...>
Tsukasa: <Yes, I agree...>Rui
Then, which scene you do will be up to you.
Rui: Then, which scene you do will be up to you.Rui
You could conceivably practice a few different scenes, wait to see which ones the others perform during the audition and make your final decision then.
Rui: You could conceivably practice a few different scenes, wait to see which ones the others perform during the audition and make your final decision then.Tsukasa
<I see... But...>
Tsukasa: <I see... But...>Tsukasa
<I absolutely want to practice the scene where Rio chases after the phoenix...>
Tsukasa: <I absolutely want to practice the scene where Rio chases after the phoenix...>Rui
(Yes, I had a feeling you'd pick that scene as one of your choices...)
Rui: (Yes, I had a feeling you'd pick that scene as one of your choices...)Rui
If you're going to practice that scene, you'll need a practice partner. Emu could work since she's so agile...
Rui: If you're going to practice that scene, you'll need a practice partner. Emu could work since she's so agile...Tsukasa
<About that. Would it be possible to use one of those bird robots you made?>
Tsukasa: <About that. Would it be possible to use one of those bird robots you made?>Tsukasa
<I mean, I'm the only one of us participating in this audition. I'd appreciate her help, but you all also need time to practice.>
Tsukasa: <I mean, I'm the only one of us participating in this audition. I'd appreciate her help, but you all also need time to practice.>Tsukasa
<So, if possible, I'd like to practice on my own.>
Tsukasa: <So, if possible, I'd like to practice on my own.>Rui
Using a bird robot as the phoenix, eh...? Okay, I'll make sure to bring it for tomorrow's practice.
Rui: Using a bird robot as the phoenix, eh...? Okay, I'll make sure to bring it for tomorrow's practice.Tsukasa
<T-Tomorrow?! You can have it ready that quickly?!>
Tsukasa: <T-Tomorrow?! You can have it ready that quickly?!>Rui
The truth is, I have this other robot that I was working on for a different matter.
Rui: The truth is, I have this other robot that I was working on for a different matter.Rui
It's based on the bird robots I made before, so it'll be fairly easy to modify.
Rui: It's based on the bird robots I made before, so it'll be fairly easy to modify.Rui
So, I'll take this opportunity to fiddle with the code a bit and make it behave more like a phoenix.
Rui: So, I'll take this opportunity to fiddle with the code a bit and make it behave more like a phoenix.Rui
I know...! The motor I got my hands on just recently should give it a significant boost in mobility!
Rui: I know...! The motor I got my hands on just recently should give it a significant boost in mobility!Rui
Yes, I'm getting more and more ideas now!
Rui: Yes, I'm getting more and more ideas now!Tsukasa
<O-Okay...? Thank you, but don't go too overboard...>
Tsukasa: <O-Okay...? Thank you, but don't go too overboard...>Rui
I appreciate it, Tsukasa. Now, I'd like to get to work right away, so we'll talk again tomorrow.
Rui: I appreciate it, Tsukasa. Now, I'd like to get to work right away, so we'll talk again tomorrow.Tsukasa
<Yes, see you tomorrow!>
Tsukasa: <Yes, see you tomorrow!>
*End Call*
Rui
Okay, I need to see if I have all the parts I'm going to need for this...
Rui: Okay, I need to see if I have all the parts I'm going to need for this...Rui
If not, I'll just have to take parts from some of the other robots. Which means...
Rui: If not, I'll just have to take parts from some of the other robots. Which means...Rui
Oh, that's right...!
Rui: Oh, that's right...!
*Tapping*
*Phone Ringing*
Rui
Hello? Nene? Sorry for bothering you so late. Would you mind meeting with me early tomorrow morning?
Rui: Hello? Nene? Sorry for bothering you so late. Would you mind meeting with me early tomorrow morning?Rui
Okay, thank you.
Rui: Okay, thank you.
*End Call*
Rui
Now I have someone to be the voice of the bird-turned-phoenix robot.
Rui: Now I have someone to be the voice of the bird-turned-phoenix robot.Rui
All that's left is for me to finish it by tomorrow morning.
Rui: All that's left is for me to finish it by tomorrow morning.Rui
So, let's get started!
Rui: So, let's get started!Side Story 2
Rui's Room
*Clattering*
Rui
Okay, now I just need to connect Robo-Phoenix to my computer and...
Rui: Okay, now I just need to connect Robo-Phoenix to my computer and...
*Typing*
Rui
Based on the internal data... Good, she appears to have become very elusive.
Rui: Based on the internal data... Good, she appears to have become very elusive.Rui
I'm glad I asked Nene to voice her too. Compared to being unvoiced, this should make it much easier to imagine what that scene is like.
Rui: I'm glad I asked Nene to voice her too. Compared to being unvoiced, this should make it much easier to imagine what that scene is like.Rui
Still...
Rui: Still...Tsukasa
I may not have actually made a connection with him yet. I mean, we're not in a forest, and the temperature and humidity feel completely different...
Tsukasa: I may not have actually made a connection with him yet. I mean, we're not in a forest, and the temperature and humidity feel completely different...Tsukasa
Alas, I know that I can't ask for everything. We don't have time to visit a forest since we need to practice, so...
Tsukasa: Alas, I know that I can't ask for everything. We don't have time to visit a forest since we need to practice, so...Tsukasa
Rio spends three days and nights surviving only on water...
Tsukasa: Rio spends three days and nights surviving only on water...Tsukasa
Then, I shall do the same.
Tsukasa: Then, I shall do the same.Rui
(Because he seemed serious, I ended up agreeing with how he wanted to understand what Rio's feeling...)
Rui: (Because he seemed serious, I ended up agreeing with how he wanted to understand what Rio's feeling...)Rui
(He's the type of actor who likes to get on the same page emotionally as the characters he plays.)
Rui: (He's the type of actor who likes to get on the same page emotionally as the characters he plays.)Rui
(However, he's bound to encounter some roles in the future where he can't recreate their respective situations.)
Rui: (However, he's bound to encounter some roles in the future where he can't recreate their respective situations.)Rui
(As simple a method as his way of getting into character is, for a high schooler to put himself through such an ordeal...)
Rui: (As simple a method as his way of getting into character is, for a high schooler to put himself through such an ordeal...)Rui
I wish we could help carry the load somehow...
Rui: I wish we could help carry the load somehow...Rui
Isn't there a way to simulate what he needs without taking such a physical toll...?
Rui: Isn't there a way to simulate what he needs without taking such a physical toll...?Rui
Wait, that's it...!
Rui: Wait, that's it...! A few days later Wonder Stage
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hello. Thank you all for waiting.
Rui: Hello. Thank you all for waiting.Tsukasa
Ah, there you are! So, why did you ask us to gather like this all of a sudden?
Tsukasa: Ah, there you are! So, why did you ask us to gather like this all of a sudden?Emu
There's something you wanna show us, right?!
Emu: There's something you wanna show us, right?!Rui
Yes! I've brought a new weapon!
Rui: Yes! I've brought a new weapon!Nene
W-Weapon?
Nene: W-Weapon?Rui
Indeed! Here it is!
Rui: Indeed! Here it is!Tsukasa
Ah... Huh?
Tsukasa: Ah... Huh?Emu
Wait, those look like...
Emu: Wait, those look like...Nene
VR goggles?
Nene: VR goggles?Rui
Yes! Using these, we'll be able to put ourselves in whatever environment or situation we like!
Rui: Yes! Using these, we'll be able to put ourselves in whatever environment or situation we like!Rui
For example! We may be digesting away in a monster's stomach after it devoured us...
Rui: For example! We may be digesting away in a monster's stomach after it devoured us...Rui
Or desperately searching for water because our bodies have been set ablaze!
Rui: Or desperately searching for water because our bodies have been set ablaze!Rui
These will allow us to safely immerse ourselves in all sorts of dangerous situations!
Rui: These will allow us to safely immerse ourselves in all sorts of dangerous situations!Emu
Th-That's so cool☆
Emu: Th-That's so cool☆Tsukasa
Y-Yes, it is cool. But...
Tsukasa: Y-Yes, it is cool. But...Nene
Digesting inside a monster's stomach? Being set ablaze? How exactly do we end up in those situations?
Nene: Digesting inside a monster's stomach? Being set ablaze? How exactly do we end up in those situations?Rui
Hehe. Those were just examples.
Rui: Hehe. Those were just examples.Rui
More to the point, if used correctly, these should help us learn to play our characters better.
Rui: More to the point, if used correctly, these should help us learn to play our characters better.Emu
That sounds fun! Let's give it a try, you guys! Who wants to start?
Emu: That sounds fun! Let's give it a try, you guys! Who wants to start?Nene
I don't mind waiting since I've played plenty of these kinds of games before.
Nene: I don't mind waiting since I've played plenty of these kinds of games before.Nene
Also, I'm kinda scared after hearing those example scenarios...
Nene: Also, I'm kinda scared after hearing those example scenarios...Tsukasa
Then, I'll go first!
Tsukasa: Then, I'll go first!Rui
Okay, would you mind putting these on? I'll play the video I put together.
Rui: Okay, would you mind putting these on? I'll play the video I put together.
*Rustling*
Tsukasa
So, like this...? Okay, I think it's set!
Tsukasa: So, like this...? Okay, I think it's set!
*Booting Up*
Tsukasa
Wh-Wh-Whoa!
Tsukasa: Wh-Wh-Whoa!Tsukasa
Th-This is incredible! I'm running! Across the ocean!
Tsukasa: Th-This is incredible! I'm running! Across the ocean!Tsukasa
Huh?! I'm taking flight now?! Oh, hello there...
Tsukasa: Huh?! I'm taking flight now?! Oh, hello there...Emu's Voice
Huh? Tsukasa, who are you talking to?
Emu's Voice: Huh? Tsukasa, who are you talking to?Tsukasa
I was greeting an airplane that I just flew by. I made eye contact with one of the passengers, so...
Tsukasa: I was greeting an airplane that I just flew by. I made eye contact with one of the passengers, so...Nene
Seriously, what's going on in this video...?
Nene: Seriously, what's going on in this video...?Rui
I stitched together a series of free videos. Please forgive any issues with the editing.
Rui: I stitched together a series of free videos. Please forgive any issues with the editing.Nene
That's not what I meant...
Nene: That's not what I meant...
Emu
Wow...! That was so much fun☆
Emu: Wow...! That was so much fun☆Rui
Hehe. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Rui: Hehe. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.Rui
I could only prepare a video this time, but it'll feel even more real when I add some sound to it.
Rui: I could only prepare a video this time, but it'll feel even more real when I add some sound to it.Rui
Also, if I can find a way to stimulate one's senses of touch and smell...
Rui: Also, if I can find a way to stimulate one's senses of touch and smell...Tsukasa
What?! You can do that?!
Tsukasa: What?! You can do that?!Rui
Unfortunately, not immediately...
Rui: Unfortunately, not immediately...Rui
However, I'd like to keep that in mind as a way to help us learn and play new characters.
Rui: However, I'd like to keep that in mind as a way to help us learn and play new characters.Rui
As much as I like to see actors put on sensational performances, asking them to do more than they can handle would do more harm than good.
Rui: As much as I like to see actors put on sensational performances, asking them to do more than they can handle would do more harm than good.Tsukasa
Rui...
Tsukasa: Rui...Tsukasa
Thank you for doing this!
Tsukasa: Thank you for doing this!Rui
It was nothing. We're troupe mates, aren't we?
Rui: It was nothing. We're troupe mates, aren't we?Emu
Oh, Rui! I wanna try it again!
Emu: Oh, Rui! I wanna try it again!Emu
The part where you fly might help me get a better idea of what it's like to be a duck♪
Emu: The part where you fly might help me get a better idea of what it's like to be a duck♪Rui
Yes, of course!
Rui: Yes, of course!Other Rui Card Stories
- A Greeting In Return/Card Story
- A Sudden Trial/Card Story
- An Unexpected Find!/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
- Piqued Curiosity/Card Story
- Rainbow☆Cast/Card Story
- Runaway Thought Process/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
Secret Weapon - Robo-Phoenix!, 609, 3, Kamishiro Rui, Tenma Tsukasa, Otori Emu, Kusanagi Nene