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| Kazunari | (The graduation ceremony’s at its final part now…) |
| (After this is the performance from the theatre arts course. I’m excited to see what the story will be like~) |
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| Banri | It’s almost showtime for us. |
| *DASHING FOOTSTEPS* |
| Senior A | We’re in big trouble! Everyone, come over quick! |
| Banri | What’s up? |
| Senior B | No way, the decor for the backdrop set was destroyed!? |
| Senior C | I’m really sorry…! I somehow stumbled over and crashed into them, and before I knew it—— Ahh, what do we do!? |
| Banri | (This is really bad. The decor’s pretty much done for. It’s the biggest eye-catcher for the whole setting too, there’s gotta be somethin’ we can do—) |
| Call for the backdrop people first. Pronto. |
| Senior | Right! I’ll rush to them ASAP! |
| Batchmate | I’ll call for one of our prof’s! |
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| Professor | For now, fix it up as much as you can, even if it’s not perfect. We’ve got no choice but to go on with the show. |
| Backdrop Stagehand | We’re already in the middle of repairing it, but it’s still going to take some more time. We won’t be able to make it for the starting run like this. |
| Senior A | If it’s time we’re lacking, can’t we ask for a postponement? |
| Professor | It’s the graduation ceremony, so that’s going to be difficult to ask. |
| Banri | (If only we can delay enough time before starting time… Ain’t there any way to get through this?) |
| (... Actually. Back when we couldn’t make it in time for the starting run of our “DEAD/UNDEAD” play——) |
| (Summer Troupe did an opening act in our place, until everyone from Autumn Troupe could come back to the theater.) |
| ‘Scuse me! Would it be possible to let me play the opening act for the time being? |
| Senior | Settsu, you’d do that…? |
| Professor | If it’s Settsu, then I have no doubt that I can count on you to do that but… Will you be fine on your own? |
| Batchmate | No way you’re doing this on your own Settsu— let us come with you! |
| Banri | ‘preciate it. But I actually got somethin’ I wanted to deliver myself, so I’ll be fine. |
| Professor | Well, you heard him. What do you guys think? |
| Senior B | Thank you for this, Settsu! You’ll save us a lot of trouble, so can we count on you? |
| Backdrop Stagehand | We’ll make haste on the repairs, don’t worry! Break a leg out there! |
| Professor | Well then, Settsu, the opening act is yours. |
| Banri | Right. |
| Senior C | It’s all because of me, I’m really sorry! Please do your best there…! |
| Banri | It’s no one’s fault, don’t sweat it. Just leave this to me. |
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| Banri | (It’s almost time for the show to start. Better head to the backstage wing then.) |
| Batchmate | Settsu! I’m seriously sorry ‘bout this, but I think I misplaced the copy of the script somewhere! I just can’t seem to find it anywhere— Could I borrow yours first!? |
| Banri | Haa? C’mon man, where the hell did you lose it… And why’re you asking now of all times? |
| Batchmate | I’m super super sorry, man! |
| Banri | Fine fine. There’s no time left, so just go ahead ‘n grab it from my bag. |
| Batchmate | Thanks so much, I really owe you one! |
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| Kazunari | Finally time for the theatre show! I’m totes excited—) |
| Banri | ...... |
| Kazunari | (—Wait, huh!? Settsuar!? I thought he wasn’t going to appear on-stage!?) |
| (No, maybe something came up backstage…? Oh gosh, Settsuar, whatever you’re going to do, good luck…!!) |
| Banri | Name’s Settsu Banri. I’m a second-year in the Theatre & Performing Arts Department. |
| I’m standing in as the opening act of our performance, so first off, I’d like to deliver a message to all the graduates. Congratulations on your graduation. |
| Back when I was still contemplating about studying theatre for real, I wasn’t sure about my choices for my university. That was when I asked advice from my senpai. |
| My decision to study in Amabi now was thanks to my senpai supporting my choices. |
| And not just that— I’m certain all of us younger students now have our seniors to thank for teaching us so much, for giving us their strength… |
| We’re all indebted to you. |
| After everyone graduates from university, I think you’ll be pretty much dubbed as members of society. |
| You’ll have to go through times that aren’t just all fun and games— sometimes, you’ll have to go through things that you have no choice but to endure. |
| But when those times come, I hope you remember to come to us— your kouhai, and talk with us anytime you need. |
| Though we can’t be sure if we can give you the help you need, I think all of us would still want to be there to lend our strength to you as you did for us. |
| Kazunari | (Settsuar…) |
| Banri | So, to all the seniors here, thank you very much for all you’ve done for us. From the bottom of our hearts, we give you our support, and we look forward to your future success. |
| *APPLAUSE* |
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| Banri | (Looks like they managed to fix the decor in the middle of my opening act. That’s good then. Time to rehydrate a bit before the main show starts—) |
| …..? |
| …HUH!? Kazunari’s sketchbook isn’t here! |
| (But how— I was so sure it was in my bag a while ago. Right?) |
| *RUSTLES THROUGH PAPERS* |
| You gotta be shittin’ me. I’ve already rechecked countless times, it really ain’t here. I just know I left it here, so where’d it go…!? |
