Side Story 1
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Phoenix Stage
*Chattering*
Director
That should do it for our read-through. I want you all to use the remaining time to practice the scenes you appear in.
Director: That should do it for our read-through. I want you all to use the remaining time to practice the scenes you appear in.Cast Members
Okay!
Cast Members: Okay!
Nene
(We're really picking up the pace now that they've cast Rio.)
Nene: (We're really picking up the pace now that they've cast Rio.)Nene
(I need to figure out this role soon since rehearsals will be starting.)
Nene: (I need to figure out this role soon since rehearsals will be starting.)Nene
(I want to start by practicing for my first scene as the Cowardly Canary...)
Nene: (I want to start by practicing for my first scene as the Cowardly Canary...)Nene
(Uh... Where are the actors playing the scary forest animals...?)
Nene: (Uh... Where are the actors playing the scary forest animals...?)Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
(The Cowardly Canary interacts with Rio too...)
Nene: (The Cowardly Canary interacts with Rio too...)Nene
(But as I am now...)
Nene: (But as I am now...)Nene
(No. I don't have time to think like that. I need to practice.)
Nene: (No. I don't have time to think like that. I need to practice.)
*Footsteps*
Cast Member A
There you are, Kusanagi! Could we practice the scene where our characters meet?
Cast Member A: There you are, Kusanagi! Could we practice the scene where our characters meet?Nene
(Oh, they're playing the forest animals...)
Nene: (Oh, they're playing the forest animals...)Cast Member B
Were you about to go ask Tenma?
Cast Member B: Were you about to go ask Tenma?Nene
No, I was just looking at him and thinking about how I should put in as much effort as he has. Um... I'd be happy to practice with you.
Nene: No, I was just looking at him and thinking about how I should put in as much effort as he has. Um... I'd be happy to practice with you.Cast Member A
Great! The pleasure is all ours. I welcome criticism, so please give me any and all feedback you have!
Cast Member A: Great! The pleasure is all ours. I welcome criticism, so please give me any and all feedback you have!Nene
O-Okay!
Nene: O-Okay!Nene
(Everyone from the Phoenix Stage is so motivated.)
Nene: (Everyone from the Phoenix Stage is so motivated.)Nene
(I have so much to learn from them.)
Nene: (I have so much to learn from them.)Cast Member B
I have to say, I'm blown away by Tenma's progress. Who would've thought he'd build his character to that extent in the few days leading up to the audition?
Cast Member B: I have to say, I'm blown away by Tenma's progress. Who would've thought he'd build his character to that extent in the few days leading up to the audition?Cast Member A
Right! The future's way past bright for that guy. Who knows how much further he'll perfect the role before we open?
Cast Member A: Right! The future's way past bright for that guy. Who knows how much further he'll perfect the role before we open?Nene
(Oh...)
Nene: (Oh...)Nene
(I have to keep up with him.)
Nene: (I have to keep up with him.)
Neighborhood Nene
*Sigh*
Nene: *Sigh*Nene
(I haven't walked home alone like this in a while.)
Nene: (I haven't walked home alone like this in a while.)Nene
(Rui said he had to discuss something with the director. I wonder if it's about the direction, or about his performance...)
Nene: (Rui said he had to discuss something with the director. I wonder if it's about the direction, or about his performance...)Nene
(And it looked like Emu was tracking down everyone she has a scene with to discuss with them.)
Nene: (And it looked like Emu was tracking down everyone she has a scene with to discuss with them.)Nene
...
Nene: ...Nene
(Everyone's trying so hard to make our performance of "The Happy Phoenix" a success.)
Nene: (Everyone's trying so hard to make our performance of "The Happy Phoenix" a success.)Nene
(I want to do my part too... But I'm still not satisfied with my performance.)
Nene: (I want to do my part too... But I'm still not satisfied with my performance.)Nene
(I'm not good enough yet...)
Nene: (I'm not good enough yet...)Nene
(I need to work much harder.)
Nene: (I need to work much harder.)Nene
(I still haven't become the Cowardly Canary. I need to deepen my understanding of the role.)
Nene: (I still haven't become the Cowardly Canary. I need to deepen my understanding of the role.)Nene
(Would it help if I put myself through the same experience as my character, like Tsukasa did?)
Nene: (Would it help if I put myself through the same experience as my character, like Tsukasa did?)Nene
(The canary is afraid of the forest and the animals there that might eat her...)
Nene: (The canary is afraid of the forest and the animals there that might eat her...)Nene
(So, I could go somewhere that scares me...)
Nene: (So, I could go somewhere that scares me...)Nene
(The canary's fear is for her own life, but I won't go that far... Even so, it could be a chance to imagine how she feels.)
Nene: (The canary's fear is for her own life, but I won't go that far... Even so, it could be a chance to imagine how she feels.)Nene
(Anyway, right now I just need to do anything I can!)
Nene: (Anyway, right now I just need to do anything I can!)Nene
Alright, once I get home I'll search for somewhere to go.
Nene: Alright, once I get home I'll search for somewhere to go.
Side Story 2
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Phoenix Stage Nene
Here we go.
Nene: Here we go.
*Footsteps*
Nene
Um...! G-Good morning.
Nene: Um...! G-Good morning.Cast Members
Good morning, Kusanagi. You're here bright and early!
Cast Members: Good morning, Kusanagi. You're here bright and early!Cast Members
Morning, Kusanagi! Are you also here to get in some solo practice?
Cast Members: Morning, Kusanagi! Are you also here to get in some solo practice?Nene
I am. Also, I was wondering...
Nene: I am. Also, I was wondering...Nene
Could I join you for stretches?
Nene: Could I join you for stretches?Cast Members
Certainly, be our guest! By the way, how is practice going? We don't have any scenes together, but I'm curious to hear about your progress.
Cast Members: Certainly, be our guest! By the way, how is practice going? We don't have any scenes together, but I'm curious to hear about your progress.Cast Members
Yeah! So am I.
Cast Members: Yeah! So am I.Nene
O-Okay...! Also, could I ask later about how things are going with your scenes?
Nene: O-Okay...! Also, could I ask later about how things are going with your scenes?Cast Members
Of course! Ask away!
Cast Members: Of course! Ask away!Nene
Thank you! I will.
Nene: Thank you! I will.
Director
That concludes our ensemble run-through! Once again, the rest of our time will be for individual practice.
Director: That concludes our ensemble run-through! Once again, the rest of our time will be for individual practice.Cast Members
Okay!
Cast Members: Okay!Nene
(Now's my chance!)
Nene: (Now's my chance!)
*Footsteps*
Nene
Excuse me!
Nene: Excuse me!Cast Member A
Oh, Kusanagi! We were just about to come over to you.
Cast Member A: Oh, Kusanagi! We were just about to come over to you.Cast Member B
Could we work on our scene together again?
Cast Member B: Could we work on our scene together again?Nene
That's what I was coming over to ask about, so yes, I'd like that.
Nene: That's what I was coming over to ask about, so yes, I'd like that.Nene
Also... I'd like your opinions on something...
Nene: Also... I'd like your opinions on something...
Cast Member A
This was such a productive session, Kusanagi! Thank you so much.
Cast Member A: This was such a productive session, Kusanagi! Thank you so much.Cast Member B
You wanted our opinions on your canary, right? I think you're taking the right angle.
Cast Member B: You wanted our opinions on your canary, right? I think you're taking the right angle.Nene
*Gasp* Thank you.
Nene: *Gasp* Thank you.Cast Member A
That just leaves the question of how realistic you can go. I'm sure a human and a bird will move differently when cowering...
Cast Member A: That just leaves the question of how realistic you can go. I'm sure a human and a bird will move differently when cowering...Cast Member B
But there's more to it than just realism. That aspect is meaningless if you don't get through to your audience.
Cast Member B: But there's more to it than just realism. That aspect is meaningless if you don't get through to your audience.Cast Member A
That's true. Some actors even purposefully do things that a real animal wouldn't in order to make their performance more evocative.
Cast Member A: That's true. Some actors even purposefully do things that a real animal wouldn't in order to make their performance more evocative.Nene
I see what you mean. I'll consider a wider range of ways to portray the character.
Nene: I see what you mean. I'll consider a wider range of ways to portray the character.
*Footsteps*
Nene
(They seemed to like my ideas for my portrayal.)
Nene: (They seemed to like my ideas for my portrayal.)Nene
(If I factor in their advice and keep developing the role...)
Nene: (If I factor in their advice and keep developing the role...)
???
Hey, Nene!
???: Hey, Nene!
???
Neeeneee♪
???: Neeeneee♪Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hello, Nene. Nice work there.
Rui: Hello, Nene. Nice work there.Tsukasa
We were watching your practice! It seems your preparations are going well.
Tsukasa: We were watching your practice! It seems your preparations are going well.Nene
Wait, you were watching? Since when...?
Nene: Wait, you were watching? Since when...?Emu
Hehehe. Nene, lately you're all powered up and glowy☆
Emu: Hehehe. Nene, lately you're all powered up and glowy☆Nene
Powered up and glowy...?
Nene: Powered up and glowy...?Rui
We've noticed you approaching the rest of the cast more frequently.
Rui: We've noticed you approaching the rest of the cast more frequently.Nene
Oh, that's what you mean...
Nene: Oh, that's what you mean...Nene
We'll be going on stage together, so it only makes sense to share our opinions and what we have planned for our roles.
Nene: We'll be going on stage together, so it only makes sense to share our opinions and what we have planned for our roles.Tsukasa
That's natural. However, I think you've become even more proactive these last few days.
Tsukasa: That's natural. However, I think you've become even more proactive these last few days.Rui
Has there been some kind of positive change in you?
Rui: Has there been some kind of positive change in you?Nene
There...
Nene: There...Nene
Hehe... Actually...
Nene: Hehe... Actually...
Tsukasa
Whoa, a session with Shiraishi and Shiho?
Tsukasa: Whoa, a session with Shiraishi and Shiho?Emu
You got to join in on a street performance? That sounds so, so fun♪
Emu: You got to join in on a street performance? That sounds so, so fun♪Nene
Yeah, it really was.
Nene: Yeah, it really was.Nene
(The anxiety I was feeling before we sang kinda just melted away. Also...)
Nene: (The anxiety I was feeling before we sang kinda just melted away. Also...)Nene
(I think I learned to push through my worries and just try something.)
Nene: (I think I learned to push through my worries and just try something.)Emu
Hehehe, Nene's all super smiley!
Emu: Hehehe, Nene's all super smiley!Nene
Hey, don't stare at me like that. It feels really awkward.
Nene: Hey, don't stare at me like that. It feels really awkward.Nene
More importantly, do you guys wanna practice since we're all together now?
Nene: More importantly, do you guys wanna practice since we're all together now?Tsukasa
Ah, that's a good idea! Then let's run through the scene where Rio enters the forest to meet the Phoenix.
Tsukasa: Ah, that's a good idea! Then let's run through the scene where Rio enters the forest to meet the Phoenix.Emu
Okie dokie♪
Emu: Okie dokie♪Rui
Let's jump right in then, if we're all ready?
Rui: Let's jump right in then, if we're all ready?Nene
Ready when you are.
Nene: Ready when you are.Side Story 1
Phoenix Stage
*Chattering*
Director
That should do it for our read-through. I want you all to use the remaining time to practice the scenes you appear in.
Director: That should do it for our read-through. I want you all to use the remaining time to practice the scenes you appear in.Cast Members
Okay!
Cast Members: Okay!Nene
(We're really picking up the pace now that they've cast Rio.)
Nene: (We're really picking up the pace now that they've cast Rio.)Nene
(I need to figure out this role soon since rehearsals will be starting.)
Nene: (I need to figure out this role soon since rehearsals will be starting.)Nene
(I want to start by practicing for my first scene as the Cowardly Canary...)
Nene: (I want to start by practicing for my first scene as the Cowardly Canary...)Nene
(Uh... Where are the actors playing the scary forest animals...?)
Nene: (Uh... Where are the actors playing the scary forest animals...?)Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...Nene
(The Cowardly Canary interacts with Rio too...)
Nene: (The Cowardly Canary interacts with Rio too...)Nene
(But as I am now...)
Nene: (But as I am now...)Nene
(No. I don't have time to think like that. I need to practice.)
Nene: (No. I don't have time to think like that. I need to practice.)
*Footsteps*
Cast Member A
There you are, Kusanagi! Could we practice the scene where our characters meet?
Cast Member A: There you are, Kusanagi! Could we practice the scene where our characters meet?Nene
(Oh, they're playing the forest animals...)
Nene: (Oh, they're playing the forest animals...)Cast Member B
Were you about to go ask Tenma?
Cast Member B: Were you about to go ask Tenma?Nene
No, I was just looking at him and thinking about how I should put in as much effort as he has. Um... I'd be happy to practice with you.
Nene: No, I was just looking at him and thinking about how I should put in as much effort as he has. Um... I'd be happy to practice with you.Cast Member A
Great! The pleasure is all ours. I welcome criticism, so please give me any and all feedback you have!
Cast Member A: Great! The pleasure is all ours. I welcome criticism, so please give me any and all feedback you have!Nene
O-Okay!
Nene: O-Okay!Nene
(Everyone from the Phoenix Stage is so motivated.)
Nene: (Everyone from the Phoenix Stage is so motivated.)Nene
(I have so much to learn from them.)
Nene: (I have so much to learn from them.)Cast Member B
I have to say, I'm blown away by Tenma's progress. Who would've thought he'd build his character to that extent in the few days leading up to the audition?
Cast Member B: I have to say, I'm blown away by Tenma's progress. Who would've thought he'd build his character to that extent in the few days leading up to the audition?Cast Member A
Right! The future's way past bright for that guy. Who knows how much further he'll perfect the role before we open?
Cast Member A: Right! The future's way past bright for that guy. Who knows how much further he'll perfect the role before we open?Nene
(Oh...)
Nene: (Oh...)Nene
(I have to keep up with him.)
Nene: (I have to keep up with him.) Neighborhood Nene
*Sigh*
Nene: *Sigh*Nene
(I haven't walked home alone like this in a while.)
Nene: (I haven't walked home alone like this in a while.)Nene
(Rui said he had to discuss something with the director. I wonder if it's about the direction, or about his performance...)
Nene: (Rui said he had to discuss something with the director. I wonder if it's about the direction, or about his performance...)Nene
(And it looked like Emu was tracking down everyone she has a scene with to discuss with them.)
Nene: (And it looked like Emu was tracking down everyone she has a scene with to discuss with them.)Nene
...
Nene: ...Nene
(Everyone's trying so hard to make our performance of "The Happy Phoenix" a success.)
Nene: (Everyone's trying so hard to make our performance of "The Happy Phoenix" a success.)Nene
(I want to do my part too... But I'm still not satisfied with my performance.)
Nene: (I want to do my part too... But I'm still not satisfied with my performance.)Nene
(I'm not good enough yet...)
Nene: (I'm not good enough yet...)Nene
(I need to work much harder.)
Nene: (I need to work much harder.)Nene
(I still haven't become the Cowardly Canary. I need to deepen my understanding of the role.)
Nene: (I still haven't become the Cowardly Canary. I need to deepen my understanding of the role.)Nene
(Would it help if I put myself through the same experience as my character, like Tsukasa did?)
Nene: (Would it help if I put myself through the same experience as my character, like Tsukasa did?)Nene
(The canary is afraid of the forest and the animals there that might eat her...)
Nene: (The canary is afraid of the forest and the animals there that might eat her...)Nene
(So, I could go somewhere that scares me...)
Nene: (So, I could go somewhere that scares me...)Nene
(The canary's fear is for her own life, but I won't go that far... Even so, it could be a chance to imagine how she feels.)
Nene: (The canary's fear is for her own life, but I won't go that far... Even so, it could be a chance to imagine how she feels.)Nene
(Anyway, right now I just need to do anything I can!)
Nene: (Anyway, right now I just need to do anything I can!)Nene
Alright, once I get home I'll search for somewhere to go.
Nene: Alright, once I get home I'll search for somewhere to go.Side Story 2
Phoenix Stage Nene
Here we go.
Nene: Here we go.
*Footsteps*
Nene
Um...! G-Good morning.
Nene: Um...! G-Good morning.Cast Members
Good morning, Kusanagi. You're here bright and early!
Cast Members: Good morning, Kusanagi. You're here bright and early!Cast Members
Morning, Kusanagi! Are you also here to get in some solo practice?
Cast Members: Morning, Kusanagi! Are you also here to get in some solo practice?Nene
I am. Also, I was wondering...
Nene: I am. Also, I was wondering...Nene
Could I join you for stretches?
Nene: Could I join you for stretches?Cast Members
Certainly, be our guest! By the way, how is practice going? We don't have any scenes together, but I'm curious to hear about your progress.
Cast Members: Certainly, be our guest! By the way, how is practice going? We don't have any scenes together, but I'm curious to hear about your progress.Cast Members
Yeah! So am I.
Cast Members: Yeah! So am I.Nene
O-Okay...! Also, could I ask later about how things are going with your scenes?
Nene: O-Okay...! Also, could I ask later about how things are going with your scenes?Cast Members
Of course! Ask away!
Cast Members: Of course! Ask away!Nene
Thank you! I will.
Nene: Thank you! I will.
Director
That concludes our ensemble run-through! Once again, the rest of our time will be for individual practice.
Director: That concludes our ensemble run-through! Once again, the rest of our time will be for individual practice.Cast Members
Okay!
Cast Members: Okay!Nene
(Now's my chance!)
Nene: (Now's my chance!)
*Footsteps*
Nene
Excuse me!
Nene: Excuse me!Cast Member A
Oh, Kusanagi! We were just about to come over to you.
Cast Member A: Oh, Kusanagi! We were just about to come over to you.Cast Member B
Could we work on our scene together again?
Cast Member B: Could we work on our scene together again?Nene
That's what I was coming over to ask about, so yes, I'd like that.
Nene: That's what I was coming over to ask about, so yes, I'd like that.Nene
Also... I'd like your opinions on something...
Nene: Also... I'd like your opinions on something...
Cast Member A
This was such a productive session, Kusanagi! Thank you so much.
Cast Member A: This was such a productive session, Kusanagi! Thank you so much.Cast Member B
You wanted our opinions on your canary, right? I think you're taking the right angle.
Cast Member B: You wanted our opinions on your canary, right? I think you're taking the right angle.Nene
*Gasp* Thank you.
Nene: *Gasp* Thank you.Cast Member A
That just leaves the question of how realistic you can go. I'm sure a human and a bird will move differently when cowering...
Cast Member A: That just leaves the question of how realistic you can go. I'm sure a human and a bird will move differently when cowering...Cast Member B
But there's more to it than just realism. That aspect is meaningless if you don't get through to your audience.
Cast Member B: But there's more to it than just realism. That aspect is meaningless if you don't get through to your audience.Cast Member A
That's true. Some actors even purposefully do things that a real animal wouldn't in order to make their performance more evocative.
Cast Member A: That's true. Some actors even purposefully do things that a real animal wouldn't in order to make their performance more evocative.Nene
I see what you mean. I'll consider a wider range of ways to portray the character.
Nene: I see what you mean. I'll consider a wider range of ways to portray the character.
*Footsteps*
Nene
(They seemed to like my ideas for my portrayal.)
Nene: (They seemed to like my ideas for my portrayal.)Nene
(If I factor in their advice and keep developing the role...)
Nene: (If I factor in their advice and keep developing the role...)???
Hey, Nene!
???: Hey, Nene!???
Neeeneee♪
???: Neeeneee♪Nene
Oh...
Nene: Oh...
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hello, Nene. Nice work there.
Rui: Hello, Nene. Nice work there.Tsukasa
We were watching your practice! It seems your preparations are going well.
Tsukasa: We were watching your practice! It seems your preparations are going well.Nene
Wait, you were watching? Since when...?
Nene: Wait, you were watching? Since when...?Emu
Hehehe. Nene, lately you're all powered up and glowy☆
Emu: Hehehe. Nene, lately you're all powered up and glowy☆Nene
Powered up and glowy...?
Nene: Powered up and glowy...?Rui
We've noticed you approaching the rest of the cast more frequently.
Rui: We've noticed you approaching the rest of the cast more frequently.Nene
Oh, that's what you mean...
Nene: Oh, that's what you mean...Nene
We'll be going on stage together, so it only makes sense to share our opinions and what we have planned for our roles.
Nene: We'll be going on stage together, so it only makes sense to share our opinions and what we have planned for our roles.Tsukasa
That's natural. However, I think you've become even more proactive these last few days.
Tsukasa: That's natural. However, I think you've become even more proactive these last few days.Rui
Has there been some kind of positive change in you?
Rui: Has there been some kind of positive change in you?Nene
There...
Nene: There...Nene
Hehe... Actually...
Nene: Hehe... Actually...
Tsukasa
Whoa, a session with Shiraishi and Shiho?
Tsukasa: Whoa, a session with Shiraishi and Shiho?Emu
You got to join in on a street performance? That sounds so, so fun♪
Emu: You got to join in on a street performance? That sounds so, so fun♪Nene
Yeah, it really was.
Nene: Yeah, it really was.Nene
(The anxiety I was feeling before we sang kinda just melted away. Also...)
Nene: (The anxiety I was feeling before we sang kinda just melted away. Also...)Nene
(I think I learned to push through my worries and just try something.)
Nene: (I think I learned to push through my worries and just try something.)Emu
Hehehe, Nene's all super smiley!
Emu: Hehehe, Nene's all super smiley!Nene
Hey, don't stare at me like that. It feels really awkward.
Nene: Hey, don't stare at me like that. It feels really awkward.Nene
More importantly, do you guys wanna practice since we're all together now?
Nene: More importantly, do you guys wanna practice since we're all together now?Tsukasa
Ah, that's a good idea! Then let's run through the scene where Rio enters the forest to meet the Phoenix.
Tsukasa: Ah, that's a good idea! Then let's run through the scene where Rio enters the forest to meet the Phoenix.Emu
Okie dokie♪
Emu: Okie dokie♪Rui
Let's jump right in then, if we're all ready?
Rui: Let's jump right in then, if we're all ready?Nene
Ready when you are.
Nene: Ready when you are.Other Nene Card Stories
- A Childhood Friend's Gaze/Card Story
- A Dream On A Melody/Card Story
- Animal Cotton Candy♪/Card Story
- Backstage Operator/Card Story
- Because I'm Not Enough/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Nene)/Card Story
- Celebrate With Fireworks/Card Story
- Dazzling Dream Stage/Card Story
- Determined Director/Card Story
- Drive GO! GO!/Card Story
- Everything, Even Sorrow/Card Story
- Gentle Encouragement From Afar/Card Story
- Gift From Above/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Nene)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Nene)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2024 (Nene)/Card Story
- Hold Them In Your Mind/Card Story
- I'm Not Losing My Target/Card Story
- I'm Used To Setup Now/Card Story
- I Thought It Was Game Over/Card Story
- Into A Magical Dress/Card Story
- Lessons Learnt Alone/Card Story
- Messenger Of Feelings/Card Story
- Nervous Departure/Card Story
- Swept Up In The Edo Streets/Card Story
- Thank You For Playing With Us/Card Story
- The Confidence You Gave Me/Card Story
- The Gap Is Laid Bare/Card Story
- The Little Squirrels' Invitation/Card Story
- Understanding Tokiwa Gozen/Card Story
- Who We Want To Be/Card Story
- Wonder Wand/Card Story
- Wonderlands x Showtime (Nene)/Card Story
To Become The Canary, 623, 3, Kusanagi Nene, Tenma Tsukasa, Otori Emu, Kamishiro Rui