| Izumi | That's enough practice for today. I'd like to hold a meeting for the rest of our time. |
| Kumon-kun has gotten pretty familiar with practice, so I'd like to start preparing for our next performance.... |
| Tsuzuru-kun is joining us from here. |
| Tsuzuru | Hey. |
| Izumi | We made the new member, Chikage-san, the lead for Spring, so I think Summer Troupe should do the same... Any thoughts? |
| Tenma | So Kumon is the lead. |
| Kumon | Eeeh!? M-me!? |
| Tsuzuru | The situation is a bit different because Chikage-san had more skill from the start, but Yuzo-san agreed that it would be a good idea. |
| Izumi | Playing the lead helps you improve dramatically, after all. |
| Tenma | If things work out that way, I'll support you with all my might. |
| Yuki | I think it's fine. Sakuya was pretty much a newbie when he starred in Spring Troupe's debut performance, right? |
| Misumi | Agree~d! |
| Kazunari | Yup yup, you're our new talent. You should stand out as much as possible so the audience will remember you! |
| Muku | But maybe it's a bit too much pressure for him...? Playing the lead as a newcomer.... |
| Izumi | You have a point. That's why it's ultimately up to how Kumon-kun feels. |
| You don't have to play the lead; just standing on stage is good experience. There will be plenty of chances to star as the lead later, so let us know how you really feel. |
| Kumon | .... |
| Tenma | What do you think? |
| Kumon | I'll—I'll think about it for a bit. |
| Izumi | Yes. I think that's a good idea. |
| Muku | .... |
| |
| Juza | .... |
| Kumon | Nii-chan. |
| Juza | ? What's up. |
| Kumon | Are you going to take a bath? |
| Juza | Yeah. |
| Kumon | ...Can we take a bath together? It's been a while. |
| Juza | Sure. I'll go first. Hurry and bring your change of clothes. |
| Kumon | Yeah. |
| |
| Juza | .... |
| Kumon | .... |
| Juza | .... |
| Kumon | ...U-um. |
| Juza | ...What is it? |
| Kumon | We haven't talked alone like this for a while, nii-chan. |
| Juza | ...You're right. |
| Kumon | Everyone's always around in the dorms, and you haven't come home much lately, nii-chan.... |
| Juza | ...Yeah. |
| Kumon | ...Hey, are you mad that I joined the troupe? |
| Juza | ...Haha, I can't do anything about it. |
| But now that you've joined, you need to commit to carrying through to the end. |
| Kumon | ——. |
| Juza | You're gonna perform in Summer Troupe's next play, right? |
| Kumon | —Yeah. |
| Juza | I'd be happy if you pulled through to the end, and I believe that you can do it. But—. |
| Kumon | ? |
| Juza | Don't force yourself. |
| Kumon | ——. |
| I'll work hard. I'll make sure that I pull through this time. |
| Juza | Yeah. |
| Kumon | Hehe, I love you, nii-chan! Pat-pat my head more! |
| Juza | Aah? Like this? |
| Kumon | Yup! |
| Juza | What's so fun about this? |
| Kumon | Ehehe. |
| |
| Muku | Fufu... I'm glad Kyu-chan is feeling better. |
| Yuki | Hey, can I go in yet? |
| Muku | Give them a little more time. This is an important moment where they're alone together, just the brothers. |
| Yuki | ...Sigh. What the heck? |
