Act 11/Episode 20

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Act 11
Episode 20: Before the Soup Gets Cold
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Izumi
Taichi"Hey, Saku, are you done cleaning?"
Sakuya"Oh, yeah. I only have the captain's room left…"
Taichi"Thanks, man. Here's your reward."
Sakuya"Awmph…!"
Taichi"Woll made some tasty sweets~."
Omi"Rat! How many times have I told you not to eat the snacks!"
Izumi(I was surprised after hearing what Dad told me last night…)
The theater building will be demolished next month?
Yukio"…That's right. Because of that, this will be my last play in this city."
"I figured it'll be like a culmination of all the plays I've produced with the people in this city over the years."
"That's why I hope you can come and watch it, but… I guess it's too sudden, huh? Given that it'll be held next month…"
IzumiI do want to go. I really do. But we've just barely started rehearsing for the MANKAI Show.
Yukio"I see, so preparations for the MANKAI Show are finally underway."
IzumiYep.
Yukio"You have to work hard, then. No need to mind me."
"You can always come visit me once you're not too busy with the MANKAI Show."
Izumi
BanriDirector-chan. Director-chan?
Izumi…Oh, sorry.
BanriAre you not feeling well?
IzumiNope. I'm just sleep-deprived. It's nothing.
Let's repeat this scene once more!
Masumi
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*door closes*
OmiI think they're still rehearsing… Shall I make them late night meals? There should also be some who are practicing on their own now.
Masumi
Omi…What brings you here, Masumi? Are you hungry or something?
MasumiNo. I was thinking of making a late night meal for Director, but I guess curry would be too heavy. I don't know what I should make.
OmiOh, okay. How about curry soup, then?
Eating soup at night can warm your body up and help you relax. I'm sure Director will be happy as well.
I suggest adding coconut milk too. It'll make the taste mild.
MasumiRecipe…
OmiLet's make it together. I'm about to make meals for the guys who are practicing, anyway.
Is Director still awake?
MasumiThe light in her room is still on. I'm worried because she wasn't being herself during today's rehearsal.
OmiWhat do you mean?
MasumiHer eyes are always sparkling whenever we start our read-through. But today, she seemed miles away.
There must be something troubling her right now, something besides the theater.
OmiYou're very sharp.
MasumiI can tell because I'm always watching her.
It looks like she's been hiding it from the others, so I didn't ask why she looked so troubled.
I could've just gone and asked her like I used to, but I know I’d only bother her.
So I decided to make her something she likes.
Omi…It's love, huh.
I think you should ask her if you think you can, though. I'm worried as well.
MasumiOkay.
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Izumi
(This isn't my last chance to watch one of Dad’s plays. He even told me I can always go and visit him whenever I have time…)
(But this is an important play that he’s been working towards all these years…)
--.
(What am I thinking about? It's not the time for this. MANKAI Company is my top priority right now.)
(I can't let my personal feelings ruin our schedule. I have to snap out of it and focus on our MANKAI Show.)
*door knocks*
Who is it?
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Masumi…Thank God. You're still awake.
IzumiMasumi-kun? What brings you here this late at night?
MasumiI had a feeling you’d still be hard at work, so… Here you go.
IzumiCurry soup? Whoa, it looks good! Did you make it?
MasumiYeah.
IzumiThank you. I'll press on for a bit longer while enjoying this!
Masumi…I can't hold back any longer. I love you.
IzumiMasumi-kun?
MasumiYou don't have to talk about it if you don't want to…
I thought there may be something troubling you since you looked out of it during today's rehearsal. It made me worried.
I won't force you, but if it can help you feel better, even if it’s just for a little bit, feel free to talk to me.
Izumi…So I made you worried, huh.
In that case, I guess I've gotta tell you. Come in.
MasumiHuh? Can I…?
IzumiI'll only make the others worried as well if I keep this up, anyway.
Masumi…I'm coming in.
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Izumi(Masumi-kun has truly changed, huh. Before, he would not even hesitate to come in.)
MasumiEat it before it gets cold.
IzumiOkay. I'm digging in.
Delicious…
MasumiThe way you’re eating makes the food look so good, I’m really happy.
IzumiHehe. Thank you.
…So, you see, my dad called me yesterday.
He's in the middle of preparing an important play, and he invited me to go and watch it.
While I really want to meet him and watch his play, I can't afford to go since the MANKAI Show is my top priority right now.
I don't think I’m making the wrong choice, but I can't get it out of my head no matter what… Sorry for worrying you.
Masumi--.
Izumi?
MasumiIf it were the past me… I would have absolutely hated the thought of you going somewhere far away…
But this time, I really want you to go. You have to go.
IzumiMasumi-kun…
MasumiBefore joining MANKAI Company, I had never once cared about spending time with my family.
But now that I’ve also found a family in my troupe members, I've started to cherish the time spent with my grandma and my dad.
It was you who told me to cherish those times.
IzumiBut…
MasumiI'm sure the others will say the same thing.
We all know you came to this theater troupe because you wanted to look for your father. We won't keep you from going as long as you come back here.
Izumi…Thank you, Masumi-kun.
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SakuyaHave a safe trip!
TenmaSend our regards to Yukio-san.
ItaruDon't forget to bring back souvenirs.
MisumiFind a lot of rare triangles for me~!
TasukuTell me how Yukio-san's play is once you're back.
ManagerPlease tell Yukio-san about all the brilliant things that I, Isuke Matsukawa, have done!
SakyoBe very careful. Stay away from suspicious guys. Don't walk around alone at night. Don't drink tap water.
Call us whenever you're troubled. Either I or Usui will come no matter what time it is.
MasumiIf something happens to you, just know that I'll come flying even if it’s late at night.
SakyoIf you get caught up in dangerous matters, I'll have Utsuki do something about it.
ChikageHaha. I'll do anything I can. I've more or less come up with a back-up plan, anyway.
ItaruSo scary. What does he mean by back-up plan?
CitronHe'll probably send an around-the-clock bodyguard to her!
ItaruThat's basically Masumi.
BanriI can do something about it if it's only for one week. Just go have fun with your family. A chance like this doesn't come every day.
IzumiBanri-kun… I'm sorry.
BanriWhat I mean is, you can count on me.
If anything, isn't this why you appointed me as your assistant director?
It's the perfect time to put what I’ve learned into practice.
IzumiGive me a call if anything happens.
And you guys, I'm sorry for the trouble. Thank you!
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