MANKAI Company Blog Archives 2
| MANKAI Company Blog Archives 2 | |
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| MANKAI Company Blog Archives 2 | |
| Released | May 7, 2020 |
| Pages | 72 |
| Publisher | Liber Entertainment |
MANKAI Company Blog Archives 2 is a compilation of Troupe Member Blog posts. It also contains new comments from the other troupe members.
Blog Posts[edit]
October 2018[edit]
Viewing Period: 2 Oct 18 to 4 Oct 18
Recently, whenever I go to the cake shop, there's been a ton of pumpkin flavored stuff.
I don't really get why but
Muku and Kumon said it's because it's almost Halloween.
I mentioned it to Omi-san
and he made me a ghost-shaped pumpkin cake.
I didn't mean for him to make me something, so I felt a bit bad but...
I ate it up gratefully.
I don't think there's anything that guy can't cook. It was delicious.
Which reminds me, I went to that Halloween festival with the guys from the MANKAI last year...
We dressed up and did street acts in pairs.
My partner was... Hisoka-san. I remember the two of us eating candy together.
I'm not sure if there's gonna be a Halloween festival again this year but
If there is, I think I'd like to join again.
Translator: Carpfish
Viewing Period: 12 Oct 18 to 14 Oct 18
It's the Summer Troupe's Yuki Rurikawa.
We participated in Veludo Way Halloween this year too.
The costumes of the participants and the decorations around town were all cute
so I got pretty excited just walking around.
I participated in the contest with Azami as a pair,
but we fell just short of victory.
Honestly, it was frustrating, but there was a feeling of accomplishment, so I don't regret it either.
Acting with Azami was fun, too.
That's right; I made the Halloween costumes, of course,
but did those of you who participated in Veludo Halloween have a good look at them?
Last year I listened to their costume requests,
so this year I made what I wanted to make.
Once they were finished, everyone wore them to practice.
And when I went to the lounge room during a break in practice...
It had turned into an investigation room.
I told them not to eat katsudon looking like that,
but Chikage told me it was part of role creation.
He said it with such a smug expression it annoyed me a bit.
I don't know whether I'll make Halloween costumes next year as well,
but there are still lots that I want to make.
It might not be bad to start considering them now.
Translator: Krhs
Viewing Period: 15 Oct 18 to 17 Oct 18
Autumn Troupe, Banri Settsu.
When you start ordering your drinks more hot than iced, that's when it feels like autumn.
It's gotten colder, so take care not to catch a cold.
Speaking of which, apparently the Spring Troupe all went to Masumi's sports festival the other day.
They wrote about it on this blog too, but that's seriously funny.
I know this because I'm a graduate of the same high school,
but the security's pretty tight, so it's usually not possible for anyone who's not a guardian to get in.
'Special permission'...Just how on earth do you get that.
I've seen a bunch of pictures of the sports festival,
but it was really nostalgic.
That said, it still hasn't been too long since I graduated.
Loneliness, yearning -
It's not that I've come to feel those kinds of sentimental things,
but when I thought I might never enter that school building again,
it did give me a strange feeling.
OB visits are a pain, and there are people I don't want to meet,
but if I get the chance it might be nice to show my face a bit.
Then, an announcement to round things off.
Our new play this time is a cross-troupe school-themed one.
It's a surprising line-up, but it'll be interesting.
Look forwards to it.
Well then, see you.
Translator: Krhs
Viewing Period: 26 Oct 18 to 28 Oct 18
The Mixed Troupe Play, "I Come with the Night.",
has completed its play run. This marks the end of the lesson.
Thank you very much for coming.
The company's first Mixed Troupe Play.
It was an unusual cast arrangement, so I did have a bit of a strange feeling,
but everyone is reliable when it comes to acting,
and they're all familiar faces, so I was able to face the performance at ease.
The experience of being leader during KniRoun might have been played a large part in that too.
By this point I've played a variety of roles,
but it was the first time I'd played one as 'relatable, yet distant' as Futami Shigeto.
In my school years, I neither approached nor was approached by teachers more than was necessary,
so I might have held a bit of prejudice against 'teachers'.
But in order to play Futami, I visited my old school
and talked to a teacher there for the first time in a while;
it's an obvious thing, but it made me realize that they're as human as me.
When you stand on stage, you realize things you'd overlooked,
learn new things, and experience lots of firsts.
This, too, might be one of the charms of theatre......Just kidding.
Now that I've said this, I wonder whether I'll be called an 'acting idiot' again.
The first time was by Tsumugi, the second by Banri.
If I'm told it a third time......I suppose I'll be honest and accept it.
Translator: Krhs
Viewing Period: 31 Oct 18 to 2 Nov 18
I did every troupe member's makeup during Veludo Way Halloween.
Doing everybody's makeup at once really gave me a sense of the different skin types and how well makeup sits on each person;
it'll be useful information for the future.
Most importantly, I could immediately tell which guys had been slacking on their skin care routines.
It turned out to be a good pop quiz.
People like Azuma-san and Yuki-san take considerable care of their skin, so of course they looked great, but
a couple of people had surprisingly good skin.
One of those people was this guy.
Banri-san snapped a pic when I was doing his Halloween makeup.
I once told him "your skin’s the oldest in Autumn Troupe so you should put in extra effort! Learn from Azuma-san!";
maybe that was effective.
Now's my chance, so I'll upload this pic before he finds out.
Translator: healingbonds
November 2018[edit]
Viewing Period: 3 Nov 18 to 4 Nov 18
Hello, everyone!
It's the Summer Troupe's Muku Sakisama.
It's already November this year, huh...!
Recently, card games have been in vogue around the dorms,
and we all played Old Maid yesterday too.
Apparently my thoughts show plainly on my face,
so I often lost or was one of the last ones left,
but Tsumugi-san is really strong!
It seems he was a psychology major as a student,
so he's good at reading people's feelings.
(Psychology...It's kind of cool, isn't it...!)
Apart from Old Maid, we also played President and Wink Murder,
and everyone enjoyed themselves late into the night.
Apparently the rules for Millionaire differ between people,
so we tried including lots of different ones,
but as Itaru-san put it, the situation devolved into 'chaos'...!
Everyone, if you have interesting card games too,
please do tell us in a comment or letter.
Well then, thank you very much for reading to the end!
Translator: Krhs
Viewing Period: 10 Nov 18 to 12 Nov 18
Hi. It's the Autumn Troupe's Omi Fushimi.
Recently I've been into taking evening shots.
I hadn't thought there was any particular reason for it, but...
when I was casually looking back over the photos I took,
I'd started taking them in the evening more after a certain photo.
Hisoka-san and a cat.
I'd thought an unfamiliar cat had come to the courtyard in the dorms;
according to Hisoka, it seems this one was lost.
This cat's somehow sorrowful expression
and Hisoka-san, watching over it.
The orange of the evening sun paints them in a good light, doesn't it...
Say, it's a bit like I'm singing my own praise; that's embarrassing.
It's not that it was taken with a lot of technical skill,
but it's a shot I like.
You'd all have one or two photos like that too, right?
Viewing Period: 14 Nov 18 to 16 Nov 18
Hello. This is the Winter Troupe's Tsumugi Tsukioka.
The last time it was my turn to write a blog post was Tanabata,
but when I think that there are only two months left of the year,
time really does pass quickly, doesn't it.
This is sudden, but do you all remember your dreams?
I'm not usually the sort to remember them that clearly either,
but one dream I saw recently really left an impression......
It had so much substance that even after I woke up,
I thought I might still be dreaming.
Everyone in the company appeared in the dream,
but they were in different occupations to reality; that was striking too.
(Incidentally, I was a floral arrangement lecturer.)
Everyone else's occupations were also characteristic and interesting,
but it'd probably get long, so I'll talk about them another time.
Ah. Speaking of, we had roasted sweet potato in the dorm courtyard,
so I was going to attach the picture we took then,
but it was blurry when I just checked it so I gave up......Sorry.
If there's another opportunity I'll upload one then.
Then, this was Tsumugi Tsukioka.
Viewing Period: 18 Nov 18 to 20 Nov 18
Autumn Troupe, Furuichi Sakyo.
Lately, Arisugawa keeps telling me, "Autumn is the season for art; you need to feel the art."
He wrote it in his blog a little while back, too....
In his case, I feel like he's art-brained year round with no rest, though; it's not just autumn.
We're still in the fall season, but it's getting cold enough to say we're
close to winter now.
Take care and make sure you don't catch cold.
A number of guys in our troupe looked like they had caught cold.
I always tell them to take care of their health, but....
Looks like they need some more training.
If you have any advice on how to get rid of a cold, I'd be grateful if you could tell us.
I'm sure these guys are far more likely to listen to advice from you instead of me.
Translator: healingbonds
Viewing Period: 24 Nov 18 to 26 Nov 18
It's the Summer Troupe's Kumon Hyodo!
It's my first blog in a while!
It's been really cold lately, but you all haven't caught colds, have you!?
I'm super~ healthy!
...But Tenma-san caught a bit of a cold.
But, but he's already better so relax!
As proof...
See? He seems better, right (^^)?
(I made sure to get permission from his manager for the photo!)
It's a photo from the nabe party the Summer Troupe had to celebrate Tenma-san's recovery!
What soup to make, what ingredients to put in...
Everyone's opinions were all over the place, so the preparation was really tough,
but we were able to make a tasty pot and Tenma-san was happy too, so it's all good!
I like the summer season best
but if it's with everyone in the Summer Troupe, winter's great too!
...But I really do want it to hurry up and be summer soon~!
Viewing Period: 29 Nov 18 to 1 Dec 18
It's the Winter Troupe's Azuma Yukishiro.
There's just one month left of the year, huh. How are you all spending it?
Recently I went on a domestic trip with several of the company members.
The place was built using Santorini in Greece as a motif;
the buildings and atmosphere replicated that well, and it was a very wonderful place.
There were also three cute mascot dogs at the hotel we stayed at.
They were friendly pups, and we played together until the last day.
Incidentally, our aim wasn't to sightsee,
but to act at the opening ceremony of the newly-built theme park.
The theme was Greek mythology.
I played the goddess Gaia.
It was a comedic story; it was so funny that there were times I almost laughed at everyone else's acting too.
That's right. In my last blog I touched on travelling alone
and wrote about which troupe member to invite on my next trip,
but to think I'd be able to go with everyone before getting the chance to invite them.
I wonder whether my wishes will be granted if I write them in this blog? ...Just kidding.
I'd be glad if you could all tell me about any fun memories you made too.
See you.
Winter Troupe: Azuma Yukishiro.
December 2018[edit]
Viewing Period: 2 Dec 18 to 4 Dec 18
Spring Troupe, Masumi Usui.
Recently, Kazunari won't shut up about having a Christmas party.
What to put on the cake,
what to decorate the tree with,
telling us to get ready because we're going to do a gift exchange.
The other guys are jumping on board and preparing things,
and just earlier I was forced to accompany them shopping.
There are still three weeks left; they're doing things too early.
I thought this when those guys came during the sports festival too,
but the people at these dorms really are rowdy.
Viewing Period: 6 Dec 18 to 8 Dec 18
Spring Troupe, Chikage Utsuki.
The end of this year is coming soon.
Unfortunately, the last day of work for the year won't be for a while,
but Banri and I had our "last escape game of the year" a little early.
"Escape from the Doorless Jail".
It was a relatively standard theme, but nobody had escaped successfully yet,
and it was famous for being rather difficult.
There are even rumours that they stubbornly refused requests to adjust the level.
Then, I'll have Banri show our result.
Escape From the Doorless Jail: Successful Escapees 1 / 486 groups
The venue was pretty far away, so we hadn't been able to go before,
but as the reviews said, the story and setup were quite elaborate
so it was worth making the trip.
On the way back, I had him accompany me to a curry shop I'd been interested in too;
at Banri's request we also went shopping at an outlet store,
so it was the first time in a while I'd made good use of a day off.
For business folk, the end of the year is a busy period with end-of-year parties,
but take care not to get worn out.
Then, see you again at the theatre.
Viewing Period: 12 Dec 18 to 6 Dec 18
Right now, Kazunari-san is decorating the dorms.
Masumi was saying this earlier too,
but apparently he's preparing for Christmas.
Actually, no matter which cake store I go to these days,
they're just taking preorders for Christmas cakes.
It seems Omi-san is going to prepare one for us at the dorms, though.
Speaking of which,
a TV program we're appearing on will be aired soon.
Sakyo-san asked me to make the announcement.
Tsuzuru-san wrote something specially for the program,
and I acted with people other than the usual guys in the Autumn Troupe,
so...it was pretty fresh.
Apparently Sakyo-san is going to announce the details somewhere.
If you have the time, please watch us.
Dec 12th, Autumn Troupe, Juza Hyodo.
Viewing Period: 16 Dec 18 to 18 Dec 18
This is the Summer Troupe's Tenma Sumeragi.
As we approach the end of the year, the number of manzai programs increases.
Starting with Citron, we've got a lot of guys glued to the TV too.
I watched a bit after being called by Kumon the other day,
but it was interesting, and it was a good acting reference too.
Especially since the Summer Troupe specialises in comedy,
it might even be good to use this chance and have everyone in the Summer Troupe watch...is what I considered.
Speaking of manzai programs, the image of Tsuzuru-san watching them was pretty impressive.
He was taking proper notes, and when I asked him what he was writing,
he said, "things that might be of use to Citrun".
Tsuzuru-san is really serious,
and I respect how he tries to draw inspiration from lots of different places.
Also, the other day the TV program we appeared on aired.
It was a plan we brought to life with the help of everyone in the troupe.
I'm grateful to everyone.
I'm waiting for your thoughts too, so please share them.
Thanks for reading this far.
Viewing Period: 24 Dec 18 to 26 Dec 18
Winter Troupe, Guy.
I got this title from Citronia again.
The list of kanji gives off a slightly formal feel,
but it's typical of Citronia, who loves Japan.
Well then, today is 12/24, Christmas Eve.
It seems the company is having a Christmas party.
Since the number of people who can drink has increased, so has the volume of drink to prepare...
Yukishiro seemed very happy doing that.
Speaking of parties, I heard there are things called end-of-year parties in Japan.
It's a custom we don't have in Zahra, so I'm very interested...
When I said that, the Winter Troupe held an end-of-year party for me.
I don't usually take photos, but I tried taking lots to remember the valuable experience,
so I'd like to post one of them.
Tsukioka has a calm expression,
but several seconds ago he was ranting seriously about his and the Winter Troupe's acting.
He was relatively passionate, so I was a bit surprised,
but feeling the honest affection he has for acting and the Winter Troupe, I was happy too.
I'd like to keep putting on good plays with Tsukioka and everyone in the Winter Troupe next year, too.
Merry Christmas, and have a happy new year.
Winter Troupe, Guy.
Viewing Period: 26 Dec 18 to 31 Dec 18
Hello.
This is the Spring Troupe's Tsuzuru Minagi.
We're finally closing in on the end of the year, huh.
Every year when it comes to this time, I marvel at how quickly it's gone by,
and it was the same this year too.
Putting that aside, I was able to appear on television twice over these past few days.
The first time was for a a talk show with my older brother Meguru,
and the other was for a manzai program with Citron-san.
They were both live recordings and I was nervous,
but my brother and Citron-san were both there, and my reliable friends from the company were actually backstage too,
so I was able to safely overcome that.
It seems the troupe members watching at the dorms even recorded it,
so I was made to watch it countless times after; it was embarrassing......
Did any of you watch as well?
I was embarrassed watching myself,
but I'd be glad if those of you who watched enjoyed it.
Then, I'm looking forwards to seeing all of you again in the new year.
Please have a happy new year.
This has been the Spring Troupe's Tsuzuru Minagi.
January 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 1 Jan 19 to 2 Jan 19
A new season.
Happy New Year.
I'm glad I was able to see lots of smiles at MANKAI theatre last year.
To those of you who came to see us:
Thank you. I hope we can meet again.
To those of you who couldn't come:
Please come this year. We'll be waiting expectantly.
Well then.
As for how MANKAI Company is ringing in the new year......
It's a scattered household.
That said, only temporarily.
Some have returned home, some have gone overseas, and some remain at the dorms;
we're only apart for a short time, so do not worry.
In a few days, we'll all be gathered again.
I'm looking forwards to seeing what sort of "souvenirs" everyone brings back.
Today I plan to visit a shrine near my family home.
It is a shrine dedicated to Ebisu, and my grandmother goes to visit every year without fail.
Being able to welcome the new year in good health like this
might be due to her strong faith.
Following in those footsteps, I too shall pray for my family's health and the theatre's prosperity --
and for great happiness to you who always support us.
We promise to deliver good plays in 2019 as well.
Thank you for your continued patronage again this coming year.
Relay Blog Project 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 3 Jan 19
This is the Autumn Troupe's Sakyo Furuichi.
Happy New Year.
Thank you very much for all your support and visits to the theatre over the past year.
Please continue to support MANKAI Company this year, too.
With the new year's greetings completed, I have an announcement.
Thanks to your help, the reborn MANKAI Company will soon be reaching its second anniversary.
We've added new members and, I think, new fans supporting us as well.
It'll soon be a year since we started this blog, too......
With that, the troupe members will be updating the blog every day from today.
In addition to introducing themselves, they will ask the next person a question.
They must answer the question asked of them. Those are the rules.
We hope it'll be a project that both the fans who have supported us since the first year
and those who are still coming to know us can enjoy.
Well......Think of it as killing time over the new year holiday and enjoy it.
This has gotten long with the greeting and explanation, but......I'm the top batter.
Autumn Troupe, Sakyo Furuichi. I'm the oldest in the Autumn Troupe.
My special skill is stunt fighting. I'm better with props than hand-to-hand combat.
I enjoy watching movies and reading books. The light novel I read on Chigasaki's recommendation,
"When I Woke Up, My House Had Turned Into A Greengrocer's!? ~Spring Vegetable Edition~",
was rather interesting in spite of the absurd title; I'd recommend it.
I also read the one called "Heisei Nii-chan-Loving Association!", but......
As the older brother to a younger sister, I had mixed feelings and couldn't enjoy it much.
Well, I guess this is how things are like at the start.
Tomorrow's update......I'll just say it's from the troupe's best drinker.
I suppose "Aspirations for the New Year" will do for the question.
I'm sure there will be plenty of ridiculous questions later anyway......
Well then. If you will, please check back tomorrow, too.
Viewing Period: 4 Jan 19
Happy New Year.
This is the Winter Troupe's Azuma Yukishiro.
Let's all make this a good year too.
Did you read Sakyo-kun's blog yesterday?
We're going to take turns each day writing blogs
along with self-introductions.
Then, I'll start by introducing myself.
I'm Azuma Yukishiro. I'm in the Winter Troupe.
I was born on January 22. My blood type is B.
As for my age...I might keep that a secret.
I was introduced by Sakyo-kun as "the troupe's best drinker",
but in terms of quantity, there are people in the company who drink more than I do.
I won't say who, though.
The question from Sakyo-kun was "aspirations for the new year".
It's the sort of formal question he would ask.
I suppose for 2019, "I want to support others both openly and from the shadows".
Up until now, I've been helped and supported lots by everyone in the troupe,
so this year I'd like to become someone who supports them.
This ends my relay blog.
That's right. I should pass a question to the next person, right?
Then, from my to "that" mysterious man with many secrets...
Let's try asking him to "Disclose a secret from 2018".
Well then, look forwards to what sort of answer will come tomorrow.
Winter Troupe, Azuma Yukishiro.
Viewing Period: 5 Jan 19
This is the Spring Troupe's Chikage Utsuki.
Happy new year.
I hope we can meet lots at the theatre this year as well.
Well then, I'll start by fulfilling the relay blog's first requirement, "self-introduction".
I'm Chikage Utsuki. I'm in the Spring Troupe.
I usually do work involving overseas business,
so you could say my special skill is "languages".
I'll attend to you, so I hope those of you from overseas
will feel free to come to the theatre too.
About the relay blog's second requirement......As expected of Azuma-san.
"Disclose a secret from 2018".
There's no question more difficult to answer than this.
But it seems it must be answered, so it can't be helped.
Then here's one.
During the KniRoun play, everyone in the Spring Troupe got a bit thinner,
and when they weighed themselves at Yuki's command they'd lost more weight than expected.
Everyone grew a little concerned and strove hard to gain weight, but......
The truth is, I'd forgotten I'd been asked by the manager to
'fix the scales because they're broken'.
I fixed them after.
To everyone in the Spring Troupe, particularly the one who struggled the most with gaining weight.
Sorry. In the end, everyone became a few kilos heavier than they were originally,
but there were a lot of people who were already in the average~skinny range, so let's just say that worked out well.
Tomorrow's update will be from the person who spends their days working busily whilst still being a student.
The question is......"Something you want to do when you become an adult".
Though I'd actually like to add, 'Answer in English'.
Viewing Period: 6 Jan 19
Happy New Year.
This is the Summer Troupe's Tenma Sumeragi.
Apparently this relay blog consists of "a self-introduction"
and "answering a question from the person who posted the previous day".
You probably all know me,
so I don't think I need to introduce myself at this point, but......I'll keep it simple.
I'm the Summer Troupe's leader, Tenma Sumeragi. I'm an actor.
My hobby is tending to bonsai, but after playing a gardener in a movie
I've actually developed an interest in landscaping too.
The question from Chikage-san was "Something you want to do when you become an adult", huh.
I thought about it a lot, but there honestly isn't much.
Still, if I had to say, it'd be "drinking".
I don't yet have an interest in beer or wine,
but when I look at the adults in the troupe, there are things they can talk about by sharing a drink,
and for better or worse, they can expand their network...is what I thought.
Both as a person and as an actor,
I'd like to have one or two drinks for the experience.
...Though if I say this sort of thing, I'll probably get cornered by the drinkers in the troupe.
My answer in English...I'll send it by LIME to Chikage-san after.
Tomorrow's post will be by the person who provides our meals.
How's "Something that's irritated you recently" for the question?
He's always gentle, so I'm honestly really curious.
Well then, check back tomorrow, okay.
Viewing Period: 7 Jan 19
Hello. This is the Autumn Troupe's Omi Fushimi.
Happy New Year.
I hope to put on good plays and take nice photos this year, too.
Please treat me kindly.
The relay blog starts with a self-introduction, right.
I'm in the Autumn Troupe. Omi Fushimi.
My hobby is photography...Wait, I said that earlier, too.
My special skill is cooking, so I'm in the kitchen at the troupe dorms mostly every day.
Recently, I've been focusing on exploring spicy cuisine.
The question from Tenma was..."Something that's irritated me recently", huh.
I've never thought of myself as particularly gentle, though...That's difficult.
After this question came up yesterday, I thought back over recent events
and came up with just one thing.
Taichi and Azami's end-of-term test results were good,
so we all went to eat delicious Chinese food.
Things got very lively, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves,
so I also took lots of photos, but...I accidentally deleted the data.
Honestly, that's the thing that's gotten me down the most lately; I was so frustrated with myself.
When I apologised, everyone said, 'Don't worry about something like that. We can just go again',
so now I can think positively about it.
I'd like to take lots more photos of everyone soon.
I hope that's an okay answer to the question.
Tomorrow's update will be from the man who's always aloof, yet pure and straightforward.
The question is, "A dish you're craving at the moment'.
He's a guy who doesn't show much interest in food, so as the person in charge of meals I'd like to ask this of him.
Ah, please say something other than curry.
Viewing Period: 8 Jan 19
Spring Troupe, Masumi Usui.
Currently high school 3rd year.
I like music.
Recently I've been listening to EDM a lot.
Stuff like trap and groove house.
The question from Omi:
"A dish you're craving at the moment"
Nothing in particular.
But I was told I had to say one thing, so I thought about it.
Coffee jelly.
Because it was delicious when the Director brought it.
I sometimes eat it at the school cafeteria too.
The person writing tomorrow's blog is...a weirdo.
This troupe is full of weirdos, though.
The question is "A napping spot you've found recently".
Both the dorms and Veludo Way are loud and noisy.
I want info.
Viewing Period: 9 Jan 19
It's cold, isn't it. Hot pot is delicious, isn't it.
happy new year, everyone~!
Are you enjoying the New Year~?
I'm eating looots of hotpots and mochi,
and happily searching for new year triangles △
The relay blog is a wonderful project, isn't it.
As expected of sakyo! I'll give him a △ mochi!
Then, then~ I'm going to introduce myself.
I'm Misumi Ikaruga!
It's written 三角 but pronounced "Misumi"~.
But it's completely OK if you call me "Sankaku"~![1]
Because I love triangles! Nice to meet all of you!
Next I'll answer the question from masumi!
"A napping spot you've found recently", huh~.
My special one is...The shopping center rooftops!
They're surprisingly quiet but sometimes there are nice smells from the shopping district
and the sun is warm too That's my recommended spot!
Next time I'll introduce you to the chairperson of the shopping district!
They're Citron's good buddy~.
Tomorrow masumi's napping friend will write the blog.
Have a friendly nap on the shopping center rooftops together, you two!
Ah! The question is "Your favourite triangle", tha~nks.
△△△
Viewing Period: 10 Jan 19
Winter Troupe, Hisoka Mikage.
HNY; let's have a good one.
This is the new year's greeting Kazunari taught me.
It's short and convenient.
It's my turn to do the relay blog today.
I like:
Eating marshmallows, sleeping, playing with cats, people-watching, darts,
and...acting?
...There were more than I'd thought.
I'm a bit surprised.
I wrote my name at the start so I'll skip that.
Is this okay for the self-introduction?
The question from Misumi:
"Your favourite triangle"
The marshmallow pizza I made the other day at the cafe I work part-time at.
There were lots of marshmallows on it and it was incredibly delicious.
Pizza is round but when you cut it it's a triangle...Does that count?
Tomorrow's blog is...the person who's bad at Japanese?
I know Japanese is hard, but he makes a few too many mistakes.
But that's definitely part of his charm.
The question is, "Something that surprised you coming to Japan".
Viewing Period: 11 Jan 19
happy yew near
Let's a good have one .
Relay blogs are wonderful, aren't they .
I'm Citron
In the Sprng Trpe
Let's Get Along, Okay?
I lobe Japan
The sef-inTro's fished, yes?
Hisoka question "Something that surprised you coming to Japan" ← C&P
Lies & kind
Loots .[2]
Tomorrow's blag
Is it the party aminal?
Please Answer "A Sping Toupe play roll you wantt to play".
Viewing Period: 12 Jan 19
Sorry for the wait, everyone~!
Happy new year-yeary ♪ It's Miyoshi Kazunari ☆
It'll soon be two years since the reborn MANKAI Company burst onto the scene!
Time sure zooms past (*>д<)ノシ
It's a bit early for this, but I'll be making the best plays with everyone
in our third year too, so yoropiko-chan ☆
With me, the relay blog has also reached the 10th person!
I'll skip the explanation. Soz~.
So thennn! First is my self-introduction!
I'm the Summer Troupe's hype captain, Kazunari Miyoshi!
I'm a Japanese painting major at the Arts-U, but I love graphic design as well ♪
I'm in charge of stuff like flyers and design in the troupe.
Then, from here on's the question!
Ronron's blog was so clever as usual, his level's too Mr High!
I think his question to me was "A Spring Troupe role you'd like to play"~.
I could just ask him for the answer, but that'd feel kind of like giving up,
so I'm going with my interpretation here ☆
The Spring Troupe role I'd like to play is~ Ta-da!
Oswald, from "The Wonderful Charlatan of Oz"!
I really like his costume, and being a smart charlatan is super cool!
Also, he's actually ha-buds with me ♪ BTW, that means hat buddies!
I got charmed by him a bit while making the flyer~ (*^ω^*)
Ronron~! Tell me later if I got the question right~!
The person writing tomorrow's blog is.........
the stoic & cool macho man ☆
You've all got it already, right? People who understand...Raise your hands~ ノシ
The question is~
"The thing that most makes you think, 'Ah~ That's rejuvenating~!' at the moment", ty ☆
Well then!
This was the Summer Troupe's Kazunari Miyoshi! See ya ♪
Viewing Period: 13 Jan 19
Have a happy new year.
I'd be glad if you'd come to the theatre this year as well.
About this relay blog that Sakyo-san started at the beginning of the year,
to think it'd be Miyoshi before me...
Well, I'll start with my self introduction for now.
Tasuku Takato. I'm in the Winter Troupe.
185cm, blood type A.
My hobbies are muscle training and soccer, and I also like watching kabuki.
But for me, there's nothing that beats acting.
If possible, I'd like to end the blog here, but...
Apparently there's a rule where
you absolutely have to answer the question from the previous day's blog...
This is the question from Miyoshi.
"The thing that most makes you think, 'Ah~ That's rejuvenating~!' at the moment"
I can't really think of anything specific that gives a sense of rejuvenation, but...
I often find myself staring at
the moss balls that Tsumugi started growing in our room...
Simply seeing the green balls in their small jar sway
feels strangely calming to me.
Is this rejuvenation...I'm not sure,
but it might be something close to it.
Tomorrow's the dog-like guy who's always running around energetically.
The question is "Something you'd like to challenge yourself to this year".
MANKAI Company, Winter Troupe Tasuku Takato
Viewing Period: 14 Jan 19
Happy new year!
For the first time in a while, it's the Autumn Troupe's Taichi Nanao!
I'd been really really really looking forwards to having my turn at the Relay Blog come around!
I'm gonna jump straight to the self-introduction!
Name→七尾太一! (Taichi Nanao)
Birthday→October 11! Wink Day (^_-)-☆
Height→172cm! I'm still growing! If I believe it, I'll groe!
Special Skill→Hyper origami & yo-yo! I'm good at skateboarding too ♪
Top-Secret Info→My trademark is my red hair! I dye it regularly ☆
Please support the Autumn Troupe's Taichi Nanao!
The question from Tasuku-san that I'd been looking forwards to...
"Something you'd like to challenge yourself to this year"
As expected of Tasuku-san! Even his question is kind of stoic? Or like...
The super standard feel is such a Tasuku-san thing!
Something I want to challenge myself to this year is..."Solo ○○-ing!
Solo karaoke, solo movie-going, solo yakiniku...!
I know it's more fun going with everyone,
but somehow...it feels like a step towards adulthood!
If you see me 'solo ○○-ing' around town,
Please think, 'what an adult!'
That's all for my blog!
Next up is...the troupe's bro-con ball of energy ☆
My question is "The first dream you had this year" (^o^)v
★☆★ Taichi Nanao ★☆★
Viewing Period: 15 Jan 19 to 16 Jan 19
Summer Troupe, Kumon Hyodo! It's my first blog post for 2019!
Thanks to everyone who cheered for us during the Seven Lucky Gods race~!
I'd actually pulled 'great misfortune' for my omikuji, so I'd thought,
"I'm already done for this year ;;", but...thanks to everyone, we were able to get first prize,
and I get the feeling that this year's going to be a good year too! I'll be counting on your support in 2019, too!
The relay blog's like a shared diary - it's super~ fun!
First is the self-introduction!
★Name★ Kumon Hyodo (My big bro's Juza Hyodo from the Autumn Troupe ☆)
★Birthday★ July 20
★Hobbies★ Baseball, collecting jerseys, and trying various health tips
★Special skill★ Cat's cradle and smashing tiles ← though I can only smash ten for now...
The question from Taichi-san was "The first dream you had this year"!!!
Actually...I had a dream last night~ (^^)
My first dream of the year was one where I journeyed to many different countries with Muku!
I don't remember it clearly, but they weren't just normal countries;
they were sparkly and fluffy? or like, sort of unusual worlds!
I was wearing a cloak, so I might have been a knight who defeated monsters!?
If I'd kept sleeping, I wonder whether my big bro or the others in the Summer Troupe might have appeared too?
How do I see the rest (><)
If anyone knows a good way, please tell me!
My question to the next person is...
"The first thing in the new year that's made you go 'no way!'"!
The person answering will be...the handsome big brother!
Our troupe is full of handsome guys, so you can't tell who, right~?
Then I'll give you one more hint! An adult who looks cool in a suit ☆
...Did you get it? Look forwards to next time!
- Due to adult circumstances, the blog will be taking a break tomorrow 1/16!
Sorry m(__)m
Viewing Period: 17 Jan 19
Hello. It's the Spring Troupe's Itaru Chigasaki.
It was fun getting to stand on stage lots last year.
I hope I can see you lots at the theatre this year, too.
Well then, this relay blog has reached 14 people with me.
We're already past the halfway point, but I'll explain what it is for the people who missed it.
MANKAI Company will soon reach its 2nd anniversary.
To celebrate that, everyone in the troupe is taking turns to update the blog every day.
(Though due to some personal circumstances, we couldn't update it yesterday......)
The contents of each blog post are your self-introduction and your answer to the question from the person who wrote the previous day's post.
Then without further ado, I'll proceed.
Itaru Chigasaki. I'm in the Spring Troupe.
My birthday is April 24. I'm normally a salaryman employed at a trading company.
I have a diverse range of hobbies including reading and watching movies, and also a slight interest in games.
I'll be in your care.
The question from Kumon before was,
"The first thing in the new year that's made you go 'no way!'"!
Honestly, this year has been full of "no way!" moments.
I'll refrain from going into the how's and why's, though.
I suppose the first "no way!" moment was when I returned to the dorms after going home over the new year's break.
For some reason, there'd been a cleaning up boom, and most of the retro games that should have been in the warehouse
had been put out on the flea market...
There'd been a lot of games I'd played when I was young,
so I'd been thinking of playing them with everyone. It's a pity.
Maybe we'll play some new party games instead.
Tomorrow's blog post will be from...the uni student who looks scary but actually has a cute side too.
How's that for a hint?
The question is "Your best heroic moment".
Viewing Period: 18 Jan 19
This is the 15th relay blog.
I was introduced as "having a cute side too" by Itaru-san,
but do I have a side like that...?
I'm told so by Azuma-san occasionally too, but...I don't really get it.
Anyway, I'll write my self-introduction and answer to the question.
I'm the Autumn Troupe's Juza Hyodo.
I go to the same university as Omi-san and Tsuzuru-san.
I'm not good at studying, but classes at university are fun.
The question from Itaru-san was "Your best heroic moment",
but even after thinking about it for a whole night I couldn't think of a heroic moment.
Then when I tried asking my little brother Kumon,
he said, "When you caught the convenience store robber".
A long time ago, when I went to the convenience store, when I saw the shopkeeper being threatened by a strange guy
I immediately helped out, and it turned out they were actually a robber.
I hadn't realised at all that it was a robbery, and that they were even holding a gun.
Thankfully, it was a toy gun, but...
If the same thing happens again, I think be more careful.
I don't know whether this makes for a heroic moment, but...
Itaru-san, let this pass for today.
Tomorrow's blog post will be from the person who always takes care of the students in the troupe.
I want to become as calm as that person.
The question is, "Something you'd want to do if you could go back to your university days".
1/18 Autumn Troupe Juza Hyodo
Viewing Period: 19 Jan 19
It's been a while. This is the Winter Troupe's Tsumugi Tsukioka.
Have you all been enjoying the relay blog?
Then I'll present my self-introduction as well.
I'm the Winter Troupe's Tsumugi Tsukioka.
......This is the second time I've said it, isn't it.
My hobby is gardening, and I've borrowed the dorm courtyard to grow flowers in.
Next is the question from the Autumn Troupe's Juza-kun, right.
The question was, "Something you'd want to do if you could go back to your university days".
There are various things, but if I had to limit it to one,
it might be, "to take more photos".
I'm not very good with gadgets,
so I didn't take many photos either on a phone or a camera.
But looking at the Summer Troupe's Kazunari-kun and the Autumn Troupe's Omi-kun,
I've come to think that taking pictures of even the most trivial moments and preserving them in some form
is an incredibly precious and wonderful thing.
There must have been lots of things in university
that were fun or useful to my future life, and yet......they're only in my memory,
so it's a big sad that I can't share them with everyone.
In university, you have a lot of time and are able to do many different things,
so even if you think it's normal and boring at the time, when you become an adult,
you end up feeling nostalgic about those memories and treasuring them.
I don't think Juza-kun is the type to take photos either,
but try challenging yourself to many things, and do stupid things sometimes;
make memories, and take lots of photos.
......Maybe that sounded a bit like a lecture.
Then a question to the future prince who'll be writing tomorrow's blog:
Please tell me, "Your top 3 interesting manga from 2018".
Thank you for reading this far.
Viewing Period: 20 Jan 19
Hello, everyone! This is the Summer Troupe's Muku Sakisaka.
Kyu-chan said so too, but
this relay blog is like a shared diary and it's really fun!
But I think we can't be the only ones enjoying it,
so I'd like to work hard and write an interesting blog
so that all of you reading can enjoy it too...!
I'll start with my self-introduction.
Name♪ 向坂椋 (It's read Muku Sakisaka)
Height♪ 169cm (I want to grow another 10cm...!)
Blood Type♪ A (I'm sometimes told I'm like an AB type. I wonder why?)
Favourite Food♪ Chocolate (Lately I've been into strawberry crunch chocolate ♪)
Next is the question from Tsumugi-san.
I'll answer with
"My top 3 interesting manga from 2018"!
Everything I read was wonderful, so I really really struggled with this...!
No. 3 "Love's Course is a Love★Taco"
It's a dramatic international love story set at a taco store!
No. 2 "Love You Always! ~Zoo Love~" [3]
The okapi enclosure keeper's line was the No. 1 heart-pounding quote last year...!
No. 1 "Strawberry☆Drop"
You can't take your eyes off the succession of thrilling developments in every chapter...!
The many delicious-looking sweets that appear are also worth paying attention to!
The person writing tomorrow's blog is the fashionable person who's knowledgeable about beauty!
The question is,
"Who would you want to try doing make-up on and having as your model?"
Well then, thank you very much for reading to the end!
Viewing Period: 21 Jan 19
Autumn Troupe, Azami Izumida.
Starting from my self-introduction:
Azami Izumida. Type B. Third year, middle school.
I'm in the Autumn Troupe and take care of hair and make-up for the company.
The question from Muku-san:
"Who would you want to try doing make-up on and having as your model?"
There are many different types of face in our company,
so honestly, there are quite a few people I'd like to see model and do try doing make-up on,
but out of them all, Citron-san and Guy-san are foreigners,
so they have distinctive faces; I'd like to lay on the glittery eyeshadow
and bold eyeliner, and use lipstick with a vivid colour...
Anyway, I'd like to try extravagant make-up at least once.
After that, maybe using wigs and doing a complete crossdress.
With natural-looking make-up as much as possible.
It might also be interesting to make them walk outside and see how well they can hide that they're men.
In terms of a model, the physiques that Tsumugi-san, Itaru-san, and Kazunari-san have seem fun to work with,
but as a challenge, Tsuzuru-san or Tasuku-san...?
Well, I'll try it if I feel like it someday.
That's all for my blog.
Tomorrow is the person with unique sense. The question is, "A hairstyle you'd like to try".
Viewing Period: 22 Jan 19
It’s been a severe winter.
It looks like influenza has spread widely in the town.
After I had a vaccination the other day, I was told, “you’ve done well,” and got mandarin oranges.
It’s looks like a scheme for children who are not afraid of injection.
By doing the same things to adults, they won’t hurt the small pride of children.
My heart becomes warm thinking about that kind, wonderful consideration.
Well then, enough with the small talk… I shall proceed to the 19th self-introduction.
My name is Arisugawa Homare.
I’m a member of Winter Troupe.
My job is a writer.
The question from Azami-kun is, “Hair style you want to try on”….. hmm.
This is.a quite difficult question.
That’s because I’ve had this hairstyle since childhood.
But it’s not like I’ve never thought about an image change.
When I get a writer’s block, I shall refresh my mind starting from my hairstyle!
…I’ve rarely come up with such an idea.
If I change my hairstyle for real…. What do you think about Muku-kun’s hairstyle?
My impression will certainly change remarkably a lot with that pink, fluffy perm.
And since that style shares the same point with mine as to have asymmetrical part, I feel like I can breathe a sigh of relief somehow.
Well, I’m still planning to keep this plum odd, straight-cut bangs Assym-Hair (※name by Yuki-kun) for several years, no, for decades to come.
Please love me, Homare Arisugawa, along with my charm point as well.
Oh, no. It’s gotten a little bit too long.
I shall pass the baton to MANKAI Company’s dramatist.
My question will be…. “Which play you want to write a sequel to.” How about that?
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 23 Jan 19
Hello.
This is Tsuzuru Minagi of Spring Troupe.
Do you enjoy our relay blog project?
Since everyone includes an unknown side and shocking facts of them on the blog…
Before I knew it, I’ve come to check the blog too everyday.
All right then, I shall proceed with my self-introduction.
I’m Tsuzuru Minagi, a member of Spring Troupe.
My birthday is on April 9. I’m a university student.
I’m in charge of writing the script in MANKAI Company.
….With that said, I received this question from Homare-san: “Which play you want to write a sequel to.”
This is honestly a very difficult question for me.
I have a lot of favorites and the ones that are filled with memories—I can’t narrow them down…
But it’s not possible to give, “all of them,” as an answer, right…
However, if you mean a play that I’ve always been attracted into writing more…
It will be Spring Troupe’s debut performance “Romeo and Julius”.
It was the very first script that I wrote.
I didn’t think my writing would be that good at the time given the fact that it was first time,
but now that I looked back at it, my poor skill really did stand out.
However, as I’ve gained experienced and widened my views, I feel like I can write the sequel to ‘Romeo and Julius’ and picked up what we left.
I don’t know when I can do that since I still have a lot of plots I want to write. But I’d like to write that if I have the chance.
Tomorrow’s blog post will be updated by… someone who has deep affinity with Citron-san.
Just like what a scriptwriter will ask, my question will be, “What kind of play do you want to try in the future.”
This has been Tsuzuru Minagi of Spring Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 24 Jan 19
This is Guy of Winter Troupe.
I’ve insisted to put the title of my relay blog myself, but Citronia wouldn’t let me no matter what…
Even though I don’t understand what he wrote on the title, I’m sure it’s filled with appreciation.
It’s stated that the first thing to do is introducing yourself.
I’m Guy, a member of Winter Troupe.
Coming from the kingdom of Zahra, I’m currently under the care of this theatre company.
I’ve started learning how to cook these days.
I’m still poor at it, but I feel like I’m able to cook something that looks like food compared to before.
I’ll now answer the question from Minagi.
“What kind of play do you want to try in the future.”
I’m a little bit worried about what should I answer, but….
Feeling fortunate, let me tell you my answer.
I’ve become interested in Japan’s history ever since I played a samurai in our fifth performance, “Die by the Sword”.
Reading a book together with Citronia, I was attracted to the Heian period in particular.
The clothes and furnishings are elegant and gorgeous, even the culture is unique…
If I could have a wish, I’d like to perform a play set in Heian period.
Then… if it’s about Japanese culture, I’m also interested in Shinsengumi and Byakkotai.[4]
I have to study more about Japan, following Citronia.
My relay blog should be good enough with this.
It appears the person in charge of tomorrow’s blog… have said something like this before, “Life is super easy mode.” It’s brimming with youth energy; it’s a good thing.
I’ve heard circles are popular in Japan’s universities, so my question will be, “Circle which you’re interested in.”
Winter Troupe, Guy.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 25 Jan 19
This is Banri Settsu of Autumn Troupe.
It’s been a while since I last posted on the blog.
Alright then, let’s go ahead to the self-introduction.
Hello.
I’m Banri Settsu, the leader of Autumn. My blood type is B.
I’m a university student now.
The question from Guy-san is “Circle which you’re interested in.”
Since I didn’t really join any club activities in my middle and high school,
I planned to enter at least one circle at university.
However, I didn’t know which circle to join right away.
I’ve thought about joining the board game research club since it seemed interesting,
But I had to give it up since it’s apparently an active circle whose club activities take a long time.
It would interfere with the company’s practice.
It’d be nice if there’s a fun circle where I can at least relaxingly participate.
Tell me if you have any recommendation. There are a lot of strange circles in my college,
But they should perhaps have normal ones.
This should be good enough, right? I’ll pass the baton.
The one in charge of our costumes will update the blog tomorrow.
My question will be, “Costumes that you’d like to make this year.”
Bye, see you later.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 26 Jan 19
Yuki Rurikawa of Summer Troupe here.
I’m the 23rd person to update the blog.
The relay blog project will almost be finished—please enjoy it until the end.
All right, I’ll start with self-introduction.
My name is Yuki Rurikawa
My blood type is O.
I was born on July 8.
I’m in first year of high school.
I’m recently addicted to waffle fabric.
The question from Banri is “Costumes that you’d like to make this year.”
There are a lot of costumes that I want to make, but I lean towards real clothes.
By arranging the color, pattern and additional items, I’ll make it shine on stage.
I also want to make clothes that adhere to small decorations.
I want to be better at shaping this year.
I’ll ask Kazunari and have him introduce me to an art student which is good at that thing.
The next update will be our last relay blog.
Since there’s only one person left, you must have known who will in charge of updating it, right?
I was actually chosen to write the tomorrow’s blog by lottery,
But after discussing with Banri, we think it will be good to make that guy in charge of the last update.
My question is, “Your enthusiasm for third year.”
I’ll ask you as the representative of MANKAI Company, 100% cheerful leader of Spring Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 27 Jan 19
Thank you for always supporting us!
This is Sakuya Sakuma of Spring Troupe!
This will also be the last post of the relay blog which was started from Sakyo-san.
Even though it only lasted for a short time, did you enjoy it?
I’m a little bit sad to end this project, but I’ll be happy if you read it until the end!
With that said, I’ll be introducing myself!
My name is Sakuya Sakuma, a leader of Spring Troupe.
I’ve only started acting after joining MANKAI Company, so I’m still lacking both in experience and skill. However, I’ll turn my fondness to this company and theater into motivation and continue to do my best!
The question from Yuki-kun is, “Your enthusiasm for third year.”
I’ve discussed it with everyone, and they all feel the same.
Allow me to answer this question as the representative for everyone.
A lot of things changed during our second year…. There are members who graduated and go on a job, while we also have new members joining us.
We thought of one thing at the time.
It’d be nice if we continue on like this. But there is no forever.
That’s why we want to cherish every moment and spend it without any regrets!
The same thing applies to theater.
We’d like to show you the new MANKAI Company by using the experience during our second year, of course!
We have to succeed our sixth plays in order for that to happen.
To my family in the company that I love, and to all the fans that I cherish,
Let’s enjoy every precious moments at the theater in our third year, too!
Translator: nids.
February 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 2 Feb 19 to 4 Feb 19
This is Banri Settsu of Autumn Troupe.
The surging waves of our relay blog project have finally come to an end.
I thought it would take a long time given that we have 24 members, but we finished it earlier than expected.
I also took a look at the blog every day—our theater company is pretty lively, huh.
Thanks for reading it until the end.
With that said, we’ll be updating the blog normally again.
Omi made various types of chocolates the other day, and the variation is something else as usual.
When I learned that Omi taught Muku how to make chocolate, I was reminded that Valentine is soon.
I was asked to give them a taste at that time, but there was a guy who quietly ate them nearby.
I felt like I had an upset stomach just by watching that, so I only tried a little.
I have no complain about the taste though, it was good.
There will also be Setsubun [5] before that, so we have placed some bags of beans.
It looks like things will go beyond control if we throw beans inside the dorm.
I can already see it turn into a snowball fight-like situation.
But well, it will be fun anyway.
Bye for now.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 7 Feb 19 to 9 Feb 19
This is Guy from Winter Troupe.
We were scattering beans at the dorm on Setsubun the other day.
Minagi from Spring Troupe, Ikaruga from Summer Troupe, Settsu from Autumn Troupe and Arisugawa from Winter Troupe played the demons for the day.
When I realized, everyone was already focusing their attack on Settsu.
I was hesitating whether to help him or not, but when I asked Citronia about the matter,
that act apparently was a part of the practice.
I was also asked to throw the beans with all my might.
The demon roles were changed during the second round.
MANKAI dorm was perfectly covered by beans after that, but we cleaned it up.
I think it was a good experience.
Everyone eventually ate the beans.
I shall attach a picture from that time.
The number of beans you should eat are supposed to match your age,
But Izumida might have eaten too much.
However, I heard that fortune usually takes shelter inside the beans from Setsubun.
Thus, you can bring that luck into your body by eating them.
I think it’s best to eat more, then.
The weather is still as cold as ever.
Be careful not to catch cold and influenza.
Guy of Winter Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 13 Feb 19 to 15 Feb 19
Chikage Utsuki of Spring Troupe here.
We’ve been working as bespectacled waiters at Actor’s Cafe for a few weeks.
Since this was my first time participating in the event, I was a little bit amazed to learn that I had to serve the customers while in character.
But this attitude of challenging yourself to various things is just like something that this company will do.
Now then, let me tell you the inside story of the bespectacled waiters.
During my shift day, Homare-san kept wearing Tsumugi’s glasses that was placed on the table by mistake and served the customers.
Since Tsumugi was taken into a small room at the time, it seemed no one was calling him out for that.
“He’s really displaying a clumsy person, huh,” so I laughed.
I also heard that Kazunari was suggesting us to exchange glasses for one day…
I didn’t heard of them again after that, though. Did they stop him from doing that?
I think it might be good to switch our bespectacled characters and do an etude.
I played a Do-S character this year, throwing harsh words to customers.
I felt sorry for doing that to customers, but they understood that it was only for a role. Thus, I was relieved.
I hope I don’t have to talk to customers while playing a Do-S character again in the future.
However, if you guys want to cry, cling onto me and change, I’ll think about it…. Just kidding.
The weather is as cold as ever, so please make sure not to fall ill.
See you later at the theater.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 17 Feb 19 to 19 Feb 19
This is Masumi Usui of Spring Troupe
I found the warehouse in the dorm that was usually messy a little bit tidy.
It becomes the perfect spot for nap, with the warm sunshine that slips through the window and its quietness. Moreover, it’s not too bright there.
Though I guess the warehouse will soon go back to its messy state. The sixth plays are starting soon, after all.
I found a lot of musical instruments there the other day.
Even though they’re old, perhaps they still work just fine.
Somehow, when I look at them, I thought to myself that it’d be nice to listen to classic music once in a while.
I’ll search for the perfect songs to be the BGM of my napping time.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 23 Feb 19 to 25 Feb 19
Yeaaaay☆Summer Troupe’s Kazunari Miyoshi is here♪
Yesterday, on February 22, we held a birthday party for Winter Troupe’s Tasuku Takato!
He might be blunt and strict, but he’s manly and is actually passionate and good at acting!
He’s a hot macho man whom you can rely to☆
Including the fact that he was born on cats day despite being a dog-person, we all celebrated our lovely Takusu’s birthday grandly♪
Anyway, I’ll attach a pic from the party(*'▽'*)ノ
Their smiles look so good, right?
By the way, even though Azu and Guyguy weren’t in the photo, they actually observed them right next to me. Both of them looked like they were having so much fun☆
All in all, the Winter Troupe is close to each other, right~.
Well, they’re still no match for us, Summer Troupe, though.（▼v▼）
To tell you the truth, one year ago today was the first time I updated the blog♪
And I wrote about Takusu’s birthday, too!
The fact that today just so happened to be my turn to update the blog is really something, don’t you think so!?
Fate did a really great job♪
With that~, this ends Kazunari Miyoshi’s blog☆
See you later
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 27 Feb 19 to 1 Mar 19
All shows for Spring Troupe’s sixth play “Harugaoka Quartet” have wrapped up.
I’d like to thank everyone who came to support.
Starting from this point, this will be a personal letter. I was allowed to do this just for today.
For entrusting me, who is still not good at Japanese, to be the lead actor,
For supporting me a lot during practices,
For cheering me on while I was troubled privately,
For becoming my little brother’s Japanese brothers….
Masumi, Sakuya, Tsuzuru, Itaru, Chikage
Thank you very much.
You guys are my important Japanese family.
You guys are the incarnation of “spring.”
Let’s continue to stay in a place that is warmer than anywhere else.
And to very important friends who keep supporting and watching over me, allow me to use this opportunity to offer my thanks.
I hope you’ll stay with me until I bring the “spring” to you through my violin someday.
For everyone who came to watch our play,
I performed “Spring” with everything I got at every show.
I’ll be happy if my performance managed to deliver the spring to everyone’s hearts.
My important family, friends, colleagues and guests,
Thank you. I love you.
Citron of Spring Troupe (Writer: ???)
Translator: nids.
March 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 3 Mar 19 to 5 Mar 19
Recently, I spent a lot of time in the studio for the filming for my drama that is currently airing.
I just wrapped up the filming for my individual scenes the other day.
But I didn’t have time to relax because we’ll have a live show soon after that.
The costumes for the live will be brand new.
And because Yuki’s sewing machine keeps working every day,
Sometimes I’d sleep at Banri-san’s room…..
….Should I help him out for a change?
As for the live show itself, Kazunari left me a message about that.
It seemed like he was thinking about a pose to make our show exciting.
He said that we should do a “L” pose from the word “LIVE”.
“It’s easy, so imitate it guys☆”
…Or so he said.
The preparation is going to end soon,
I think we can finish It with a good feeling.
Look forward to it, all right.
Thank you for reading until the end.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 9 Mar 19 to 11 Mar 19
Taichi Nanao of Autumn Troupe is here!
Today, March 9, is the Thank You day as well as….
Spring Troupe’s leader, Sakkun’s birthday! ＼(^o^)／
Sakkun, happy birthday~!!!!!
Anyway, we all have prepared a birthday party for him!
Omi-kun, Mucchan, Tsumugi-san, Hisoka-san and I were in charge of the food, but…
Hisoka-san suddenly fell asleep, (It’s a common thing, though)
The ones in charge of the decoration, Ban-chan and Juza-san, started fighting, (This is also an everyday scene in our MANKAI Company’s dorm!)
And the strawberries on the cake disappeared without us knowing (The culprit is Misumi-san)
In any case, we had a really hard time…
In the midst of that, I managed to take a picture—here it is!
It’s a photo of Omi-kun baking the cake in his own pace!
He’s able to keep calm and collected, as one might have expected!
I also want to be a man who can afford to do that. (>_<)
Kazu-kun took a lot of videos and photos when we were preparing, so please check them out on Instagram!
★☆★ Taichi Nanao ★☆★
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 14 Mar 19 to 16 Mar 19
This is Azami Izumida from Autumn Troupe.
Now that our live is over without any problem, we are taking a rest.
Thank you for those who came to watch.
Even though it was only our first live,
It wasn’t something that we could experience so often. It was pretty fun.
Performing with Winter Troupe is also a new experience.
By the way… Kazunari-san was happy because we were able to do the L pose well.
He asked me to tell that in his stead.
We performed as a band this time,
But I’d like to deliver a rap song if we get the chance to hold another live.
Anyway, there were a lot of flower stands delivered to the venue.
Thank you for those who sent them to us.
Because we intensified our skincare regime ahead of the live show,
the makeup looked excellent.
There were some members who were lazy to do it, but they had to continue doing that.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 18 Mar 19 to 20 Mar 19
Kumon Hyodo of Summer Troupe here!
When I think that the weather has been warm lately, it turns out it’s already March!
There were a lot of fun things in winter, like Christmas and New Year, but when I realize that spring has come, I’m getting excited!
I love the balmy weather and hanami[6] so much!
Besides, you see…
What awaits us after spring is summer!
Summer is still a little bit far ahead, but the Summer Troupe’s sixth play is coming soon!
I think we should be starting the discussion soon…
I’m really looking forward to what kind of play we will be performing(^^)
I’ll always have fun performing any kind of play as long as I’m with everyone in Summer Troupe,
But to be honest, there’s something that I kind of want to do….
I’ve already mentioned in my relay blog back in New Year, see;
I had a dream where I went to an adventure to various countries with Muku.
I didn’t remember it that much, but it was a really pleasant dream!
Since we were childhood, Muku and I went to a lot of places together, like camp and the beach.
It’d be nice if we can go on an adventure even during a play.
Ah! I can’t sit still when I write this!
I’ll ask someone to play baseball with me!
With that, please look forward to Summer Troupe’s sixth play!
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 23 Mar 19 to 25 Mar 19
I’ve watched Summer Troupe’s play “The Floral Prince”.
My cousin, Muku, is playing the lead role, while my brother, Kumon, is taking on the co-lead role.
This is a big moment for the two of them, so at any rate, I was looking forward to it even when I entered the theater, but….
When I got to my seat, I felt nervous too for some reason.
Omi-san, who was sitting beside me, was laughing at me.
I can’t give out the details since the show has just kicked off, but it was really cool.
It may sound a little off to say that a comedy play is cool, but it really was for me.
Be it the stories, the acting and the actors who stood on the stage—all of them were cool.
Somehow… I felt proud as a cousin, brother and fellow MANKAI Company’s actor.
I’m grateful to them for showing us a great play.
I considered getting into acting after watching Muku play on the stage.
Seeing Muku earnestly doing his best has always given me strength.
Next time, I have to show him how much I have improved.
With my cousin whom I proud of.
March 23rd, Juza Hyodo of Autumn Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 29 Mar 19 to 31 Mar 19
Good afternoon! Muku Sakisaka of Summer Troupe here.
Thank you very much for watching Summer Troupe’s sixth play “The Floral Prince”!
I’ve always longed to be a “prince.”
That is why I was really happy when I got to play a prince in this play, but I also felt a surge of anxiety. It’s because I thought I’m still lacking a lot.
But I was able to become a prince in the end.
Even though Kyu-chan told me, “Muku has always been a prince since childhood,” it was all thanks to the members of the company that I could become a prince.
Kyu-chan, everyone in Summer Troupe, everyone in the company and director-san—all of them were the one who made me a prince.
I’ve made my dream come true, but just as I thought, I still want to become a prince!
When I see everyone in the theater,
Be it a prince who’s a little bit cunning, a prince who is quiet or a prince who has a mysterious aura, I think all of them are char~ming!
It’s nice that there are a lot of types of princes, though I don’t possess such princely characteristics like a tall and cool appearance, sparkling aura or the strength to protect women.
I wonder what kind of prince the “future me” will be….?
I’ve been thinking about that ever since our play wrapped up.
I’d like to do my best and keep aiming to become a charming prince!
Everyone who came to watch the show, and everyone who keep supporting us,
Thank you very much!
Translator: nids.
April 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 1 Apr 19
I’ve been earnestly waiting for this day to come.
It’s a chance that only comes once in every ten years.
Fighters who have trained their skill for a long time gather all at once and settle this in the festival of martial arts—“Tournament of Best FBG”.
Those who join the tournament are the martial artists from four countries in the continent.
First is Spring Country.
A lot of martial artists in this country come from either “Village of Early Spring” or “City of Late Spring”.
In order to serve for the imperial prince whose overwhelming charisma is something that people are proud of, they are devoting themselves to study. …To tell you the truth, I’m also from this country.
Next is Summer Country.
In this country, there are a lot of people who want to be super heroes.
Everyone of them is born with the so-called “Hero Psychic.” They are controlling their own special skills and fighting for justice day and night.
Then, we have Autumn Country
Martial arts are specially popular in Autumn Country; there are countless schools here.
While honoring each of their school’s conception, the martial artists are practiced in order to reach the limit of the martial arts that they are pursuing.
Last but not least, Winter Country.
This country is totally protected by the guardian knights who use the magical sword techniques. Following their king’s order, these knights never reveal their real names and always use their code names to call each other.
This is the one and only competition where fighters from each countries gather.
I’ll make sure to stand on top. I only believe in my faith.
—Be prepared, all right? You greenies.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 2 Apr 19 to 4 Apr 19
Spring has come, huh. The cherry blossoms are beautiful~.
Have you guys gone for a hanami~?
I have yet to do it, but I took a walk on the cherry blossom road while looking for triangles△
Muku and Kumon accompanied me taking a walk at the time~
Everyone is currently on spring break, so the dorm is really lively from morning until night! It was fun~.
Now that I think about it, I met a lot of cats when I was strolling around~.
Since the weather was nice and warm, they were basking in the sun, see~.
You see, there was a white and fluffy cat among them.
Muku said that it looked like Arisu, because it had elegant and refined aura around him.
I felt like the three of us were kind of going for a hanami that time~.
I was told the Spring and Winter Troupe went on one during their training camp last year.
If we held a training camp again this year, I’d like to go for a hanami with everyone~.
We should take a lot of pictures if we really go on one!
Then, Kazu will upload them on Instagram again.
I’m looking forward to it~.
△△△
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 6 Apr 19 to 8 Apr 19
This is Guy from Winter Troupe.
Recently, the number of days where we have warm sunlight have increased.
I feel like spring has come.
There’s a sakura tree in the dorm—it’s already in full bloom before we know it.
Whether the flowers are in full bloom or fall in flakes, they are all beautiful.
When I was admiring the tree the other day,
Ikaruga and Fushimi invited me to do a mini hanami.
While Fushimi prepared various side dishes in the lunch box,
Ikaruga prepared some onigiri.
The onigiri comes with three type of sizes that we can choose: Big, Medium and Small.
As for me, I chose the medium one.
Even though the scenery inside the dorm remained the same, it felt like we were having a fancy banquet with that one sakura tree.
It feels strange.
Now that I think about it, Fushimi was seemingly taking a picture of us at the time.
I might as well attach the picture on the post.
Even though we could only enjoy it for a short time, it becomes a good memory to me.
I hope we can do it again next year.
Guy of Winter Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 12 Apr 19 to 14 Apr 19
Good afternoon. This is Tsumugi Tsukioka from Winter Troupe.
I’m happy that we get to enjoy the sakura for a long time this year.
Everyone, have you already enjoyed doing hanami?
I was able to enjoy one, though what I saw was roses, not sakura.
I got to do one because the Summer and Winter Troupes went on a training camp the other day.
To tell you the truth, we were given the permission to hold a training camp at the villa that Homare-san’s grandfather and grandmother own.
There was a beautiful rose garden there, and that was where we enjoyed hanami.
We also got to do a tea party there—it was really fun.
In the end, it was decided that we would perform a play during the party that Homare’s grandmother held on the last day of the training camp.
The preparation was hard since we only had a few days before the performance,
But we were able to deliver a lively and fun performance at the party.
I feel like I was back to my school days a little bit.
This time, we were divided into two groups who were in charge of the script and the costume each.
That made me feel thankful for Spring Troupe’s Tsuzuru-kun, who always writes our screenplay, as well as Summer Troupe’s Yuki-kun and Autumn Troupe’s Taichi-kun, who are in charge of the costumes.
I think everyone was feeling the same as I did.
(By the way, Tsuzuru-kun helped us write the script for the play.)
Now that I think about it, I experienced something strange during the camp…
It was an interesting event; I will tell you next time.
It’s not a scary story, so don’t worry.
Well then, that is all for me. Tsumugi Tsukioka of Winter Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 16 Apr 19 to 18 Apr 19
Hello. This is Omi Fushimi from Autumn Troupe.
The sakura that have fully bloomed have completely fallen and grown new leaves.
Everyone in the company said that they were “kind of sad” by that,
But within a short time, they were all hyped up about what to do during the upcoming golden week.
I was thinking to go back home this year, though it looks like I’ll return once before the golden week.
When my brothers told me that they wanted to eat my miso soup…
I can’t help but to return home.
To tell you the truth, I actually had one more reason to go back home…
I can’t give any details, but I was planning to have my brothers teach me about something
as a part of my role building for the forthcoming play.
Normally, I will be the one teaching them as the older brother.
But now that it’s reversed like this, I feel kind of embarrassed about it…
I’m pretty much enjoying it, though.
I’ll work hard to show you guys the result of my practice.
Look forward to Autumn Troupe’s sixth play.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 21 Apr 19 to 23 Apr 19
Thank you for always supporting us!
This is Sakuya Sakuma of Spring Troupe!
The air is getting warmer; it’s completely felt like the spring has come!
Today is April 21, which means Easter Sunday!
…Though it’s actually an event that I’m not really familiar with.
From what I heard, in other countries, it’s an event where you hide colored eggs and have everyone play a game of “Easter Hunt”.
They put things like chocolate, plastic toys and sweets inside the eggs…
It looks like treasure hunting so it’s exciting!
The story got everyone hyped up, so the members of the company decided to an Easter Hunt as well!
Everyone made their own Easter egg yesterday.
But because all of us have distinct personalities, it’s easy to tell which one is their eggs.
By the way, as for Spring Troupe’s eggs….
I drew cherry blossoms and Kamekichi, while Masumi-kun’s egg had a lot of hearts. Tsuzuru-san drew dandelion, and Itaru-san had kniroun’s mascot on his egg. Citron-san drew jasmine, while Chikage-san’s egg had spice flowers on it!
It was really fun, like an art class!
We took a lot of pictures, but…
Citron-san praised this picture and said, “Masumi looks really good on this one!”
So I shared it too with everyone!
With that, look forward to the next update!
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 26 Apr 19 to 28 Apr 19
We were able to reach the final show of “Fallen Blood”.
I’m aware that I was such an unskillful lead actor. Even so, it was a play that had become really meaningful in my life as an actor.
The other day, I said that my cousin, Muku, was the one who made me begin acting.
But I feel like I’ve never written why I was interested in acting.
I’ve always wanted to be someone who isn’t me.
At the time, I realized that I might be able to make my wish come true through acting.
I can live as someone who isn’t me by playing characters.
Thinking that it wasn’t such a bad idea, I fell for acting.
However, this time, the things my friends told me made me recognize something.
Thanks to my friends who know an actor named Juza better than me, I was able to appreciate myself a little bit more than before.
In the future, I’ll be able to appreciate myself even more,
I’ll also be able to walk tall and be proud to be able to stand on the stage.
Then, when I am able to do all that…
Someone whom I wanted to be might be… the future me who is connected with the current me.
Thinking it again, it isn’t impossible.
I felt like I was able to see that unseen back of his a little bit.
I think this is the light-like thing that… Blood saw in the dark.
I want to keep chasing the back of that someone who I want to be, who I may be.
He won’t lose to anyone no matter what when it comes to his feelings towards acting—that’s who he really is.
I continue to hope that I won’t ever forget that belief.
I will also keep standing on the stage with the friends who believe in me.
I’ve lost my train of thought; I ended up writing all day long… it’s already dark outside.
Reading this might be a pain—it’s long, after all. Lastly….
Someday, in this road, I want to show the people who are reading this the me who have received the light of the me whose back I keep chasing.
Once again, thank you for coming to watch our play.
April 26, Juza Hyodo of Autumn Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 29 Apr 19 to 1 May 19
This is Sakyo Furuichi of Autumn Troupe.
We are currently having a 10-day public holiday.
Every day, the Veludo Way is overflowed with people that we even have a hard time walking around the town.
The guys at the dorm are also reveling about going on a trip and returning home; this is the rare Golden Week, after all.
Indeed that is something that can’t be helped, but that doesn’t mean I will approve of them living a lazy life.
Among the company members, there is also a guy who shuts himself in to play games and stays until late at night to watch midnight animes.
If he doesn’t have the heart to lead a well-regulated life during this long holiday, it will be difficult for him to return to society.
If you understand what I’m talking about by reading this,
improve your lifestyle right now.
The era is about to change soon.
But even if we enter a new era, MANKAI Company will still be delivering performances as usual.
Please continue to support us in the future.
Translator: nids.
May 2019[edit]
Viewing Period: 3 May 19 to 5 May 19
This is Chikage Utsuki from Spring Troupe.
The day after tomorrow, on May 5, we will be celebrating children’s day.
Even though half of the company members are adults, they’re still fired up over the children’s day. I’m not quite sure how to feel about that, but….
Half of them are still like “children.” There are a lot of guys who are “adults” only in age, but they still act like “children.”
With that thought it mind, I naturally go ahead with the preparation too.
I hope the “children” living in this dorm will stay healthy and grow into praiseworthy “adults.”
Well then, do you want to know what kind of preparation that we did?
I think what all troupes did in common was making carp steamers.
Having said that, there were a lot of carp steamers that looked really different from what we usually see in public.
Today, I especially attached a picture of Taichi and the “carp steamer” that he made with all his might.
It seems the other troupes got inspirations after this and made various changes to their carp streamers.
As for what kind of carp streamers that the… Spring Troupe, Summer Troupe, Autumn Troupe and Winter Troupe made, I’ll leave it to your imagination.
Anyway, the guy who is only an “adult” in age, but acts like a “child” took charge of Spring Troupe’s carp streamer. It’s named “Traitorous Fish.”
I think the day when we show it off will… not come. Too bad.
Well then, see you again at the theater.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 9 May 19 to 11 May 19
Good afternoon, this is Itaru Chigasaki from Spring Troupe.
The long holiday is finally over,
But don’t you think there are a lot of people who are still in holiday mood?
I am one of them.
For now, I’m planning to work hard on my jobs and spend the weekend on my hobbies.
By the way, the Spring and Autumn Troupes went on a training camp the other day.
We did things that were quite different from the things that we do daily, like staying at temple lodging for the first time, conducting morning prayers and training under the waterfall.
Then, we were suddenly allowed to deliver a show at the Edo Park as Shinsengumi.
I recently got the chance to be exposed to the Shinsengumi,
So I personally enjoyed performing the play.
Sorry for not letting you know about the play; it was sudden, after all.
I’m currently facing the things that I have to do for the sake of the upcoming weekend.
There must be a lot of people who are in the same situation as me, right, so let’s do our best together.
With that said, look forward to our next update.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 13 May 19 to 15 May 19
This is Azuma from Winter Troupe.
It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post, huh.
Everyone, did you have fun during GW?
The members of our company were either traveling, returning home or working part-time..
Each of them spent the holiday in their “own” way.
I was actually planning to go on an overseas trip during the holiday, but the place that I intended to go to was apparently more crowded than usual. So I scrapped the plan.
Besides, Winter Troupe will be having our next play soon. I guess I made the right choice to cancel my trip and restore my energy.
Ah, that’s right, I might not be able to go on vacation overseas, but I got many chances to talk to foreigners these past few days.
Apparently, there will be a special event called World Market.
They came here to prepare for the event and food stalls.
While the event itself sounds interesting, I think I may discover and meet something new during the event.
I want to invite the other Winter Troupe members too while I’m at it…
But everyone may only be thinking of the upcoming play right now.
I guess I should go take a look by myself for now.
Perhaps, I may find some tips for the play.
I will be happy if everyone is also looking forward to Winter Troupe’s sixth play.
See you again.
Azuma Yukishiro of Winter Troupe.
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 19 May 19 to 21 May 19
This is Kumon Hyodo of Summer Troupe!
Rather than warm, I think it’s more suitable to say that we’re having more and more hot days these days.
It feels like summer is fast approaching!
The other day, when the weather was so nice it felt like we were in early summer, I invited everyone to play baseball with me, but nobody joined…
But then Kazu-san gave me something in exchange! Tickets to Tigers’ game! (Ah, for your information, Tigers is my favorite baseball team.)
I’m so lucky, aren’t I!
But to tell you the truth, the lucky thing that I experienced when watching the game was… (^^)
I went with Azami and Muku at the time. We were walking through the aisle to buy some food when a ball was flying!
Then, Azami caught it! Nice catch!
I was excited over that and unconsciously took a picture, so I’d attach it here!
Azami and Muku☆
Azami was so cool, catching it with bare hand!
…Well, I could say such things because he wasn’t injured, after all.
We were lucky that we were safe, but everyone, please be careful!
Dodge the foul ball! If you like to catch it, wear gloves!
To those who like to go watching baseball, be careful!
See you later☆
Translator: nids.
Viewing Period: 24 May 19 to 26 May 19
This is Hisoka Mikage of Winter Troupe
Winter Troupe has finally ended the run for our sixth play, “Risky Game”.
Thank you for coming.
When I was given the lead role, I thought about various things,
Like the past, the present, myself, the Winter Troupe and my family…
And then, I could see what I usually wasn’t able to see.
However, the things that I thought I could see disappeared from my sight.
I caused troubles for everyone in Winter Troupe because of that,
But they stayed close to me without saying anything.
Azuma, Tsumugi, Tasuku, Arisu, Guy
Thank you for always believing in me, supporting me and waiting for me.
I felt warm by being beside you all.
It’s my favorite place in my new place.
I don’t usually say this, but today is an exception.
I’ll be in your care from now on too.
By the way, let me introduce you to my favorite sweets these days.
If you write your wish on its wrapping paper, it will come true… probably.
I recommend it, though it’s not as delicious as marshmallow.
I’m getting sleepy after writing this blog.
I hope I have another nice dream tonight.
All right then. Good night… see you later.
Translator: nids.
- ↑ The usual reading for 三角 is 'sankaku', meaning 'triangle'.
- ↑ He means to say "There are lots of lines and kind (people)."
- ↑ The first part of the title,'ずーっとラブ', is pronounced like the second part, 'zoo to love', meaning 'love with the zoo'.
- ↑ Byakkotai is a group of around 305 young teenage samurai of the Aizu Domain, who fought in the Boshin War (1868–1869)
- ↑ Setsubun: The day before the beginning of spring in Japan, usually accompanied with bean-scattering ritual to drive off evil spirits
- ↑ Hanami is Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers.
