Act 4/Episode 14

Act 4
Episode 14: Thinking About Yesterday

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