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Act 1
Episode 9: Romeo and Julius
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IzumiLet's see, the title is "Romeo and ... Julius"?
SakuyaIt looks like Juliet became a man in this play.
MasumiThey're gay?
CitronOh, that's new.
IzumiI think this is a story of friendship between men.
....
(...This is interesting.)
SakuyaI think the script is really interesting!
IzumiYes. He didn't just change the gender of Juliet, but he also turned it into a friendship drama.
CitronIt's good.
MasumiIt's plain.
IzumiWell then, we should assign everyone's roles based on——.
Tsuzuru——Director, the script!
IzumiTsuzuru-kun? Did you wake up already?
TsuzuruH-how's... the script?
IzumiIt's perfect. Let's use this script for next month's performance.
TsuzuruSeriously!?
IzumiYep.
TsuzuruI did it! What a relief...
IzumiThank you for your hard work. I was wondering how you would solve the girl roles issue, but I didn't think that you would come up with this idea.
SakuyaTurning Juliet into a man is a good idea.
TsuzuruIt's not like Romeo and Juliet, but I was once forced to separate from my friend because of my family environment... so I used that as a reference.
IzumiSo it's based on real experience?
TsuzuruNot exactly. My family is poor, and my friend came from a wealthy family, so his parents told him not to play with me anymore...
We got along really well, but we've become estranged from each other.
CitronI feel you. Adult circumspices are cruel.
TsuzuruIt's "adult circumstances." You make it sound dubious in an instant.
SakuyaYou changed the ending of the story as well, huh. Instead of being separated from each other, the story ends happily as the two of them go on a journey together.
TsuzuruI heard that the first generation Spring Troupe had a noble, cheerful image, so I thought it'd be better to go with that image as well.
IzumiThat's true. I think this script is really good for the Reborn Spring Troupe's debut performance.
Now, we shall decide on the roles immediately.
TsuzuruAh, I've pretty much decided on that already.
IzumiIs that so?
TsuzuruSakuya will play the protagonist Romeo.
SakuyaEh!? Me!?
TsuzuruWell, you were the first member to join the company, and you also give off Spring Troupe's vibes.
IzumiYeah, Sakuya-kun has the image of a noble, bright, energetic and straightforward person.
TsuzuruI know, right?
SakuyaNo, please. As long as I can stand on the stage, I'm good with playing the supporting role or even being the background.
IzumiThere's no such thing as a background character.
SakuyaBut is it really okay for me to be the protagonist...?
CitronNo protein.
TsuzuruIt's "problem." So you're not only weak at Japanese.
MasumiI don't care.
IzumiIt's decided then! Sakuya-kun will be the protagonist!
SakuyaI'll work hard!
IzumiAnyway, I'm thinking of making the protagonist the leader of Spring Troupe as well. Can you do it?
SakuyaLeader...? I'm not sure if I can do it.
IzumiIt'll be fine. I'm sure Sakuya-kun can do it.
Sakuya...I'll do my best!
IzumiYeah, that's the spirit!
How about the other roles?
TsuzuruJulius is Masumi.
MasumiHmm.
TsuzuruI will play Romeo's friend, Mercutio, and Itaru-san will play Julius' big brother, Tybalt.
IzumiIt suits your age too, huh.
TsuzuruAnd Father Lawrence is Citron-san.
CitronOh, but the Father only has a few lines.
TsuzuruIt's intentional.
CitronHow could you do this to someone with overflowing talents like me?
TsuzuruYou can't even speak proper Japanese!
IzumiI see. The Father may have fewer lines, but he leaves a strong impact during that short time. It's perfect for Citron-kun!
TsuzuruYep.
IzumiThe roles match perfectly with their images. This is better than I expected, Tsuzuru-kun! Now we only have to do our best in practice so we can perform the play in top condition!
SakuyaYes!
TsuzuruIt seems practice will be tough, huh.
CitronI'm looking forward to it.
MasumiYour tension is high somehow.
IzumiThat's obvious. Tsuzuru-kun wrote a really good script, after all. I'm looking forward to our practice.
MasumiHmm. I should write a script too...
IzumiYou should just do your best as an actor, Masumi-kun!
Well then, we will start the read-through tomorrow. Make sure to read it, guys!
Izumi(Thanks to the finished script, everyone was more motivated in today's practice.)
(Now, I should hand out the script to Itaru-san too and let him know about his role.)
(I wonder if he's already recovered...)
Are you there, Itaru-san? It's me, Tachibana.
...?
(Is he sleeping? But I heard clattering noises from inside...)
Itaru-san, I'm coming in, okay?
Itaru——Don't come in!
Izumi!!
I-Itaru-san?
ItaruAh, you've gotta be kidding me. I just missed three kills. Shit, I'll kill you, shrimp.
IzumiI-I-I-I-Itaru-san?
ItaruDon't just come in as you please. Can you see I'm busy now?
Izumi(His, his face is so close... Hold on, this situation is.. Is this the so-called kabedon...!?)
By busy, you mean busy playing games, right... I mean, who are you...
ItaruItaru Chigasaki, so what?
IzumiEeeeeh....
(Seeing the adult-like Itaru-san like this is...)
Y-Y-You must be feeling really unwell, right...!?
Ugh, this script, please read it! We already decided on your role! Get well soon! Sorry to bother you!
IzumiI, I was surprised...
(I hope he'll recover tomorrow.. He will, won't he?)
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Act 1
Episode 9: Romeo and Julius
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IzumiUm, so the title is “Romeo and”... “Julius”?
SakuyaIt looks like Juliet is a boy.
MasumiA drag queen?
CitronOh, how novel.
IzumiSo it’s about a friendship between two men.
....
(...This is really entertaining.)
SakuyaThis script is really entertaining!
IzumiYep. He didn’t just make Juliet a boy—it also works as a friendship story of its own.
CitronIt’s good.
MasumiAverage.
IzumiNow let’s decide everyone’s roles—.
*Door opens*
Tsuzuru—Director, the script!
IzumiTsuzuru-kun?
TsuzuruTh-the script. How is it...?
IzumiPerfect. We’re going with this for next month’s performance.
TsuzuruReally!?
IzumiYup.
TsuzuruYes—! I’m so glad....
IzumiThanks for working so hard. I wondered what you were going to do about the crossdressing issue, but I didn’t think you’d solve it like this.
SakuyaHow did you come up with the idea to make Juliet a boy?
TsuzuruIt’s not exactly Romeo and Juliet, but... I used my own experiences. I was separated from a friend because of our families once.
IzumiSo it’s based off of your own experiences?
TsuzuruWell, not exactly, but my family was poor, so my friend who was the son of a wealthy business owner was apparently told not to play with me...
We really got along, but we don’t talk anymore.
CitronI understand how you feel. Adult affairs are a pain.
TsuzuruYou mean adult issues. Suddenly it sounds sketchy.
SakuyaThis script has a happy ending; it’s not a tragedy where they’re forced apart.
TsuzuruI heard that the previous Spring Troupe had a bright, traditional image, so I thought we should stick to that.
IzumiYou’re right. I think it’s an excellent script for the Reborn Spring Troupe’s debut play.
Now let’s decide on roles.
TsuzuruAh, actually, I had roles in mind for everyone when writing the script.
IzumiReally?
TsuzuruI imagined Sakuya as the main character, Romeo.
SakuyaEh!? Me!?
TsuzuruSince you were the first member out of all of us, and you seem the most Spring-Troupe-like.
IzumiBright, energetic, and straightforward. You have the classic image.
TsuzuruAgreed.
SakuyaNo, please, so long as I can stand on stage, I don’t mind being an extra, or even a background!
IzumiThe background isn’t even a role.
SakuyaBut, I mean, are you sure it’s okay for me to...?
CitronIt’s no protein.
TsuzuruProblem. Do you have trouble with non-Japanese languages too?
MasumiI don’t care.
IzumiThen our leader is Sakuya-kun!
SakuyaI’ll do my best!
IzumiAs the leader, I also want you to bring the Spring Troupe together and keep them together. Can you do that?
SakuyaThe leader...? I wonder if I can.
IzumiI’m sure you can, Sakuya-kun.
Sakuya...I’ll work hard!
IzumiThat’s the spirit!
What about the other roles?
TsuzuruJulius is Masumi.
MasumiHm.
TsuzuruI’m Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. Julius’s older brother figure, Tybalt, is Itaru-san.
IzumiThat suits everyone’s ages, too.
TsuzuruAnd Friar Lawrence is Citron-san.
CitronO—h. The friar doesn’t have many lines.
TsuzuruThat’s the point.
CitronSo you’re just bullying me because I’m a newcomer overflowing with talent.
TsuzuruYou can’t speak Japanese that well, right!?
IzumiI see. The friar doesn’t have many lines, but he needs to leave a big impression on the audience in the short time he’s on stage. It’s perfect for Citron-kun!
TsuzuruYeah.
IzumiYou really did think about who to cast as each character—everyone fits the image of their role. This is even better than I expected, Tsuzuru-kun! Now all that’s left is to practice and perform in our best condition!
SakuyaYes!
TsuzuruPractice seems like it’ll be rough.
CitronI’m looking forward to it.
MasumiYou’re kind of excited.
IzumiOf course I am. We just got such an amazing script. I’m looking forward to practice.
MasumiHm. I could handle writing a script too...
IzumiMasumi-kun, you should do your best as an actor!
We’ll start practicing lines tomorrow, so make sure you’ve read your scripts thoroughly!
Izumi(Everyone was more enthusiastic during practice today because the script was done.)
(I should go hand Itaru-san the script and let him know about his role.)
(I wonder if he’s feeling better now...)
*Knocks*
IzumiItaru-san, are you here? This is Tachibana.
...?
(Is he sleeping? But I can hear a quiet clicking noises from inside...)
Itaru-san, I’m coming in?
*Door opens*
Itaru—GET OUT!
Izumi!!
I-Itaru-san?
ItaruAh, you gotta be messing with me, I missed at least 3 kills with that. Shit, you’re dead, small fry.
IzumiI-I-I-I-Itaru-san?
ItaruDon’t come barging in without my permission. Can’t you see that I’m busy?
Izumi(H-his face is so close.... Is this what you call a kabe-don...!?)
You’re busy playing... games... Actually, who are you...
ItaruI’m Chigasaki Itaru. Got a problem?
IzumiEeeeh....
(What happened to the grown-up Itaru-san...)
I-I see, you must be feeling really unwell....!?
Um, this is the script! Please read it! Your role is also written right there! Take care! Sorry for intruding!
IzumiTh-that surprised me....
(I hope he’ll be better tomorrow... he’ll be better, right?)
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