Omi Fushimi/MANKAI Encore

Encore: Wolf

Backstage Stories

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Omi	It’s been a while, Nachi.
	I’ll be able to act as Wolf once more.
Ryō	I brought your beloved cheese and cod!
	I’m sure Nachi is also looking forward to the Encore.
Omi	Yeah… it’d be great if it was the case.
Ryō	I heard it would be in the countryside this time.
	I’ll be travelling to watch it!
Omi	Thank you. I’m glad to hear it.
Ryō	I told it to the other members who couldn’t watch it the first time!
	And then lots of them were fired up by the idea, and we all talked about how we’d come and watch it.
	We found a super cheap lodging! There are members that didn’t gather for a long time too, so we decided to get a huge room for everyone to fit.
Omi	Haha, even if you all stopped those reckless bike ridings, the fact those stern guys are gathering again is kind of incredible.
Ryō	I think you’ll be busy but if you have time, feel free to drop by the lodging and say hi!
Omi	No problem. I’m sure there are guys I hadn't met for a long time, so I’d like you to come backstage after the show.
Ryō	For real?!
	There will be lots of them…
Omi	It’s okay. I’ll ask permission to the Director.
Ryō	Thank you very much! Everyone will be overjoyed for sure!
	By the way, we were all okay about the distance and decided to go to the venue by bike!
Omi	Eeeh, sounds fun.
Ryō	We were thinking it’d be great if you went with us, but you’ll go there with your troupe’s members, right?
Omi	Yeah, we’ll more likely go by Shinkansen.
Ryō	As expected. Since it’s been a long time, I wanted to make a bike touring with you…
	But it’ll be for another time!
Omi	...
Omi	(A touring, huh…)
Omi	... and so that’s the plan, how does it sound to you all?
Sakyō	You got a point here.
	We can even go to this theater by car this time. It’ll make decrease our transportation expenses.
Izumi	You’re right. I agree with you.
Sakyō	It’s decided, then. Just like Fushimi suggested, we’ll travel by car and bike this time.
Azami	You just wanted to remove our Shinkansen budget huh.
Sakyō	Hah?!
Omi	Sorry. It might be a selfish request, but this time I want you all to comply with it.
Azami	Well, if it’s Omi-san saying it…
Banri	Yeah, we just have to comply here.
Taichi	Yay! Drive with everyone! So looking forward to it!
Omi	... Jūza.
Jūza	What it is?
Omi	This time, some former members of the Wolf gang will be there to watch it.
	You said you wanted to ride a bike together right? How about it?
Jūza	.... ‘aight. I’ll be looking forward to it.
	Sakyō-san, Jūza and I will be heading to the venue with bikes.
Sakyō	I’m sure you’re well aware of it, but make sure to abid by driving safety rules.
Omi	I’ll make sure everyone is driving safely.
Sakyō	So other members and Director will be heading there by car, is that okay?
Izumi	Yes! We will be on your care.
	Ah, Sakyō-san! If you’re getting tired while driving, tell me so I can drive instead.
Sakyō	… yeah I will. Only if I’m getting tired.

Taichi	Director… that’s…
Izumi	Y--Yeah.
	(The line of Wolf gang members that will be heading to the venue is so pretty, it looks like a line of white bikes riding for a military parade…)
Azami	Well, that’s a gang for you.
Banri	Agree. Omi and Hyōdō blend in it so well.
Sakyō	Well, it seems like they’re decided on respecting driving rules so there’s no problem.
Izumi	It’s true, but this is impressive…
	(Plus, even before the departure--)
Ryō	Hey you guys! You better not dirt the company’s name!
Wolf gang members	Yeah!!!
Taichi	That thing before the departure was really scary…
Azami	Well, that was certainly impressive.
Izumi	But the members are properly behaving when watching the play.
Sakyō	You’re right.
Taichi	Plus they’re always giving us treats!
Banri	What they give us is really good.
Azami	Yeah, they have an unexpected good sense.
Izumi	I can tell they’re supporting us from the bottom of their hearts so I’m really grateful.
	(Omi-san is riding at the front and I can tell he looks happy.)
	(This time, lots of his former comrades will be able to watch his play. I’ll also do my best in the utmost of my abilities!)
Wolf	Do you want to die?
Izumi	(Omi-kun’s Wolf is powerful even at the beginning…! I can tell he is in high spirits)
	(It’s an Encore, but I’m sure lots of people have never seen this Wolf until today)
Zero	You won’t help me?
Wolf	I helped you, right?
Zero	How can you say that? You only dragged the bike!
Wolf	If it had dropped, you’d died for sure. Great you could get up.
Zero	Demon! Fiend! You could at least let me ride until the city?!
Wolf	Why should I?
Izumi	(The interactions between Wolf and Zero have a great tempo. Taichi-kun receives Omi-kun’s influence, which lift up his motivation.)
John	Hand the girl over there.
Wolf	Yeah just take her or whatever. I’m not involved in this.
John	I see. Then, just die already.
Wolf	… hng.
John	I can’t let you know about her existence.
Wolf	Damn it, then I’ll use her as a hostage.
Izumi	(the action scenes between John and Wolf are sharper and increased more than ever, their movements are refreshing)
Dom	She escaped, you said? Catch her immediately. Otherwise this world will meet its end.
John	I’ll go after her immediately.
Nine	Don’t involve me with this girl. It’ll only call for ruin. I won’t say anything bad, so just release me already.
Wolf	Unfortunately, I hate hearing about other people’s lives to the point it makes me want to vomit.
Izumi	(Wolf who refused to hear Nine’s plead for help. After that, Nine will tell Dom about Zero’s whereabouts)
Nine	It’s Nine.
Dom	Nine? Aah, yeah, you. What business do you have with me?
Nine	I found the girl.
Dom	The girl? I see, you did well. It’s the first time you’re of use to me.
Izumi	(at this point, Zero is at the market, thinking of a present to buy for Wolf)
Zero	Let’s give him a new one, and throw his old cape. Wolf is always smelling bad.
	Which one should I choose… do you have any recommendations?
Sales boy	… this morning, we just received this one. It’s popular so it’s getting sold out quickly.
Zero	I see. Then I’ll take this one please!
Sales boy	Thank you.
Izumi	(Everyone is getting Omi-kun’s influence, they’re all fired up… !)

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