Act 5/Episode 10

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Act 5
Episode 10: Real Family
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HatsueI’m sorry it’s so cramped in here. Aren’t you surprised that Usui’s home looks like this?
IzumiNo… well, that’s….
HatsueFufu, you can be honest. Misaki couldn’t believe it when he saw this room for the first time.
Izumi(Misaki is Masumi-kun’s father’s name… So he’s her son.)
HatsueI used to live in a high-rise apartment that Misaki provided, but it just didn’t feel right—it was too fancy for me.
When I told him I’d live here instead, he was appalled. In the end, he told me to do as I pleased, and we haven’t spoken since.
He probably got tired of me because I had been nagging him for a while about how he was raising Masumi.
IzumiHow he was raising Masumi-kun….
Hatsue...My child changed after his company became successful.
He was swamped with work and neglected his private life and family.
More than a fancy home, what Masumi—no, what Misaki really needed was the warmth of his family...
Izumi….
HatsueAh, excuse me for rambling on about myself.
Izumi—No, it’s fine!
HatsueI heard you needed to speak with me about Masumi…? I hope I can be of help.
IzumiActually…
HatsueI didn’t know he started acting. And he’s living with his troupemates in a dorm….
IzumiMasumi-kun had a rough start with everyone, but now we all get along.
HatsueI see… I’m sure he has much more fun living with everyone than he does living alone.
He’s an emotionally clumsy boy, and he didn’t have many friends, so I was worried about him, but… I’m so glad.
Izumi(Hatsue-san really loved Masumi-kun….)
HatsueWhen we lived together, I naturally ended up looking after Masumi most of the time. I really adored him.
But after Misaki cut off ties, he wouldn’t even tell me where he lived. So I couldn’t even see him anymore….
If I had endured, Masumi might not have been left to live on his own—I always regretted that.
Truly, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, I’m grateful to you all for accepting Masumi as one of your own.
IzumiNo, we haven’t done anything….
...And Masumi-kun was ordered to move to America, where his father resides, in two days’ time.
His father made arrangements for the move without a word to Masumi-kun....
At this rate, Masumi-kun will have to go to America against his will.
HatsueMisaki did…?
IzumiMasumi-kun said he wants to remain in the troupe, and we all want Masumi-kun to stay with us.
But we can’t win against his father, who is tied to him by blood.
Hatsue-san, could you please help us? Please!
Hatsue...I wonder if you can call me Masumi-kun’s real family.
IzumiEh…?
HatsueI don’t think family is a bond that is defined just by blood—it’s a much, much deeper bond.
I am Masumi’s grandmother, but I have no right to call myself Masumi’s real family.
IzumiBut…
HatsueI think Masumi must feel closer to all of you, the people he lives with and strives towards a goal with. Isn’t that what family feels like?
Izumi—.
HatsueI’ll try my best to do what I can. But please have more confidence in yourselves. You all are the “family” Masumi-kun relies on now.
Izumi….
Izumi(Masumi-kun is leaving for America tomorrow… I need to think of a way to stop him before that.)
(Hatsue-san told us that, but what can we do for him…)
*Door crashes open*
TsuzuruDirector, there’s trouble!
Izumi?
TsuzuruMasumi’s luggage is gone.
IzumiEh!? What do you mean!?
TsuzuruPlease, just come.
TsuzuruEverything was gone when I woke up. He left his furniture, but he took all his personal belongings…
IzumiDid he… leave a day early…?
(Masumi-kun said he didn’t want to make any more trouble for us. Did he leave without a word because he knew we would stop him…?)
TsuzuruDammit. You’re always making unnecessary comments—why didn’t you say anything at a time like this?
SakuyaIs something wrong?
CitronIt’s good morning~.
ItaruYaaawn. Morning.
IzumiItaru-san, what time is the first flight to America this morning!?
ItaruWah!? One sec.
...The earliest flight should be at 11.
Izumi(It’s still 6 AM… We can make it if we head to the airport now—.)
SakuyaMasumi-kun left already!?
CitronHe’s a day off. Masumi is hatterbrained.
TsuzuruScatterbrained. And it was probably on purpose.
ItaruSo he planned to leave without saying a word.
Izumi—Everyone, get ready to go right now!
We might still make it on time… Let’s get the other troupes and pick him up together!
SakuyaYes!
CitronIt’s gotcha!
TsuzuruYeah!
ItaruK.
IzumiEveryone in Spring Troupe is here—wait, where’s Chikage-san?
ItaruAh, he’s….
ChikageGood morning.
IzumiChikage-san, you were out?
ChikageI had to stay overnight for work. Are you about to head out together?
IzumiWe’re all going to pick up Masumi-kun together.
ChikageI see…?
IzumiChikage-san, please come too.
Chikage...No, I think I’ll pass. I’m a new face, after all. He’ll be happier if you guys go.
IzumiEveryone needs to go.
ChikageWhy?
IzumiBecause we’re all… Masumi-kun’s family.
Chikage….
IzumiPlease hurry.
ChikageI get it.
TenmaSummer Troupe is ready.
TsumugiWinter Troupe is also ready.
BanriAutumn Troupe is set to go.
IzumiIf you don’t have a vehicle, please ride with Sakyo-san, Itaru-san, or Tasuku-san!
OmiThose of us with motorbikes will ride them to the airport. I’ll lead.
IzumiPlease!
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