| Tsumugi | Tasuku, where are we going? |
| Tasuku | ...Around here should work. |
| Tsumugi | Huh? |
| Tasuku | “Give me a break!” |
| Tsumugi | —— |
| Tasuku | “I can’t put up with this anymore. I’m cutting ties with you.” |
| Passerby A | What’s going on? A fight? |
| Passerby B | Isn’t it a street act? |
| Tsumugi | “What do you mean? I don’t understand what this is about.” |
| Tasuku | “You’ve sure given it some serious thought.” |
| “Now that father is dead, I’m the head of the family since I’m the eldest son. You’re already disowned.” |
| Tsumugi | “Then let me just say this –– I’ve always hated that that overbearing side of you, aniki.” |
| Tasuku | “What—— An irresponsible guy like you who doesn’t fulfill his own responsibilities has no right to say that.” |
| Passerby C | A family dispute? |
| Passerby D | Looks interesting. |
| Tsumugi | “We’re getting nowhere talking about this here. Let’s settle this in court.” |
| Tasuku | “——Fine by me. That’s just what I want.” |
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| Passerby A | Bravo! |
| Passerby B | That was great! |
| Passerby C | It was interesting! |
| Tsumugi | Ah, you don’t have to toss any coins. It’s not like that—— |
| Tasuku | Let’s go. |
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| Tsumugi | ...Before I knew it, we were surrounded by so many people. |
| Tasuku | I didn’t notice either. |
| Tsumugi | ... |
| Tasuku | ... |
| ...We were still students the last time we did a street act together. |
| Tsumugi | ...You’re right. We didn’t have any money back then so we did it lots together. |
| Tasuku | I have no idea what’s on your mind at all... but I thought this was the only way I can face you in earnest. |
| Tsumugi | ...It was fun. |
| I already knew it, but... As I thought, acting with you is fun, Tasuku. You always exceed my expectations when you respond to my lines. |
| Tasuku | ...I should be the one saying that. There’s a lot of things to recognize about your acting. |
| I think about how I can do better than your acting, and I keep getting better and better. |
| Tsumugi | ...Do you remember the school arts festival back in elementary school? |
| The shy, introverted me played the lead role, and you played the co-lead... I couldn’t forget the sense of accomplishment and excitement I felt back then, so I continued to pursue theatre. |
| From middle school on, I just had fun acting with you. Even when we graduated university, I wanted to join GOD-za with you. |
| But in the end, that didn’t happen; I got overwhelmed, and I gave up acting once. |
| Tasuku | ... |
| Tsumugi | Even so, I couldn’t forget that excitement I feel the moment I stand on stage and when the curtain rises. |
| That’s why I returned to this town. |
| Tasuku | So, what do you plan to do here? Give up the lead role to me in order to beat GOD-za? |
| Tsumugi | ...The truth is, I want to stand proudly on stage as the lead actor. |
| Tasuku | Then say that in front of them. Don’t give up so easily... I’m here to support you too. |
| Tsumugi | Tasuku... Really? |
| Tasuku | ...Obviously. We’re part of the same team after all. |
| Tsumugi | After hearing that from you, I feel like I can do anything. ...It’s like we’re back to how things were before. |
| Tasuku | —— |
| Tsumugi, back then, I... |
| Taichi | Huh!? Tsumugi-san, Tasuku-san! |
| Banri | What are you guys up to? Practice? |
| Tasuku | Something like that. |
| Tsumugi | What about you two? |
| Taichi | Shopping for dinner~ |
| Banri | There’s lots more of us now, so shopping is tough. |
| Tsumugi | I see. We’ll help you carry stuff. |
| Banri | Thanks. |
| Tasuku | ... |
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| Taichi | You’re a lifesaver! |
| Tsumugi | Tasuku, that thing we were talking about earlier—— |
| Tasuku | Today, tell everyone what you told me earlier. |
| Tsumugi | ——Okay. |
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| Izumi | Tsumugi-san, I’ve gathered everyone. |
| Tsumugi | Thank you very much. |
| There’s something I would like to tell everyone. |
| I once ran away from theatre, something that I continued to pursue until university. |
| When Tasuku and I did the enrolment exam for GOD-za, the chairman, Kamikizaka-san, told me that I have no talent and that I should quit acting. That was the reason why I ran away. |
| When I did theatre at school, I was praised for it by the people around me; I even received awards. So I was a little confident about my acting. |
| But, at that moment, it instantly fell apart. |
| I became afraid of acting in my own way, left this town, and started doing jobs that had nothing to do with theatre. |
| But, in the end, I couldn’t give it up. |
| Even if I lead a life without ever touching theatre, I still end up thinking about standing on stage once more, no matter what. |
| As I thought, this is the only path for me. I won’t run away again. |
| I gathered my resolve in my own way, and returned to this town. |
| The showdown act against GOD-za is a disadvantageous gamble. I can’t fully guarantee that we’ll win. |
| Even so, I don’t want to run away anymore. Let me accept the challenge from GOD-za. |
| So that I won’t repeat the regret I felt from running away that time—— |
| Please. |
| Izumi | Tsumugi-san... |
| Tsumugi | I’m really sorry that this is for my own personal reasons. But, I will absolutely follow through. |
| Izumi | (His expression is unwavering. He really has steeled his heart.) |
| Tasuku | ...Of course. I won’t let you run away anymore. |
| Banri | Let’s do this. |
| Juza | Yeah. Like hell we’re running away. |
| Omi | It’s better to regret doing something than to regret not doing something. |
| Taichi | I’m gonna spill all of GOD-za’s weak points! |
| Banri | We’re counting on you, Taichi. |
| Tenma | ...There’s no way around it. If we’re gonna do it, we’ll do it all the way. |
| Sakuya | I’ll also support everyone with all my might! Let’s do our best! |
| Homare | Oh dear, this has turned serious. |
| Azuma | But we have to obey what our leader has decided. My abilities are not up to par, but I’ll do my best too. |
| Hisoka | ...Yeah. |
| Azuma | Oh? You’re unusually awake. |
| Homare | I lured him with marshmallows! |
| Azuma | I see. |
| Manager | All right then! First, let’s have a social gathering to deepen all of the troupes’ bonds! |
