A3! Official Fanbook Party!!!!

A3! Official Fanbook Party!!!! is the first official A3! book, released April 3rd, 2017.

A3! Official Fanbook Party
A3!オフィシャルファンブック Party!!!!
Released	April 3, 2017
Pages	72
Publisher	Kadokawa
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	— Please tell us your thoughts on the cover shoot for this issue.
Sakuya	The concept for the cover this time was having everyone in MANKAI Company give presents to our customers, so we were placed in a gift box with ribbons attached to us......
Banri	We tried holding bunting as well? When I first heard about it I thought it was a bit too fanciful shooting it with a bunch of guys, but it ended up looking quite natural.
Tsumugi	Since it's like we're saying, 'we're the present~', it was a little embarrassing after all, though......
Tenma	You ran with that flight of fancy the most, holding those colorful balloons, Tsumugi-san, so you should hold your head high.
Banri	Tsumugi-san's thin, so while he was holding the balloons I thought he might be floating several centimetres.
Sakuya	He played an angel, so it kind of feels like he can actually fly!
Tsumugi	I wasn't floating, and I can't fly......What do you all think I am? Though, before the Winter Troupe's final performance, we did all talk with the director about it possibly being interesting to use wires someday to try flying for real.
Tenma	What with how small the MANKAI theatre is, hanging from wires would have zero impact.
Sakuya	But I'd like to challenge myself to it someday! I wonder what it feels like!
Banri	For a start, what sort of role would require flying anyway.
Tsumugi	Hmm......We've already done angels, so butterflies or dragons, maybe?
Tenma	What play in the world has roles for butterflies and dragons!?
Sakuya	Ahaha. But if it's Tsuzuru-kun, I reckon he'd make it interesting!
	— We've heard you've had several leader photoshoots in the past. Have you grown more comfortable with them since your first time? Also, please tell us if anything went on behind-the-
Sakuya	Tenma-kun is always bold and confident, so he's good at putting on expressions! You really are used to this sort of photoshoot, aren't you?
Tenma	That's right. When I appear in movies they take plenty of still shots too. But I am used to it.
Banri	Sakuya aside, our elder Tsumugi-san is always the most awkward.
Tsumugi	Well, I really am bad with this sort of thing......I always have a lot of photos taken, but in the end my expression goes weird. It'd be nice if I could smile more naturally.
Banri	On the days we have photoshoots, this guy's awkward right from the morning. He's unusually nervous.
Tsumugi	And Banri-kun, who can't stand seeing me like that, makes me coffee in the holding room. He's simply kind.
Banri	It's no big deal; I drink it too, so while I'm at it......I might as well.
Sakuya	But being treated kindly when your nervous really does make you happy.
Tenma	In the first place, our theatre's got a lot of mothering guys in it.
Banri	Yeah. At the photoshoot the other day, all the guys in the Summer Troupe came by in succession to see how Tenma was doing.
Tenma	Those guys were just messing around......Honestly.
Sakuya	Everyone in the Spring Troupe sends good luck messages on LIME when I have a shoot!
Tsumugi	Eh? Even Masumi-kun......?
Sakuya	He'll only send a stamp. It might just be that Tsuzuru-kun's telling him to since they room together, though......
Banri	I can understand it if that's the case. Well, the guys in the Autumn Troupe don't really care when it's my day for a shoot.
Tsumugi	Hehe. Actually, Sakyo-san and Omi-kun ask me to tell them after how you were during the shoot.
Sakuya	They're like parents......!
Tenma	Moreover, they're like parents who have a kid going through the rebellious phase of puberty.
Banri	Who the heck's going through puberty! Speaking of, the Winter Troupe members don't come to the shooting location, even though they're pretty overprotective of Tsumugi-san.
Tsumugi	Ern......This is embarrassing, but they send me off at the entrance to the dormitory on the morning itself......though Hisoka-kun is mostly asleep. They all know I'm not good with this sort of photoshoot.
Tenma	That's completely overprotective!
Sakuya	Really, all the troupes have kind members!
	— Please tell us what MANKAI Company's future plans are. You can tell us if there's anything you're personally aiming to do, too!
Sakuya	While we'll be rotating through the second play for each troupe from now on, we plan to put on regional plays too.
Tenma	When you change towns, the atmosphere of the audience changes too. No matter what the circumstances, it's important to act as per usual.
Banri	You're really serious about the weirdest things. It's fine to just take it as a trip.
Tenma	'The weirdest things'......!? I mean, on the other hand, you're too lax. As a leader, you should be more serious......
Banri	Ahh, even you're lecturing me? I've got enough of that with Sakyo-san.
Tsumugi	It's important to be moderate in both bearing responsibility and letting yourself relax. Most importantly, you need to take care with your physical condition. There are bound to be some longer trips, and it's easy for your health to crumble when you're in an unfamiliar place.
Sakuya	That's right! First I have to work on Itaru-san's habit of staying up late......
Banri	Impossible.
Tenma	That was quick!
Banri	Give up on that guy. There's no way you'll fix that.
Sakuya	As I thought......
Tsumugi	Now, now. Itaru-kun is an adult too, so if it comes to that he'll think about it a little. ......Maybe.
Sakuya	A-As his leader, I believe in Itaru-san!
Tenma	Once we get to regional plays, the next step is to hold plays abroad, huh.
Banri	Oh, nice. The south seems good. Theatre seems popular there?
Tsumugi	I don't know whether or not that's true, but I think you just want to go there......
Tenma	Speaking of which, didn't Citron say he was born on a southern island?
Sakuya	Yeah! On a small island, with a gigantic treasure house of marine life in the nearby seas, famous for giant squid senbei! I kind of want to try them!
Banri	What's with this southern island and its giant squid senbei!? That's weird!
Tsumugi	It doesn't seem delicious at all......
Sakuya	Really?
Tenma	Well, in terms of divining the truth, I'd like to go to Citron's country.
Tsumugi	It'll be a triumphant homecoming play for Citron-kun.
Sakuya	Plays abroad......Our dreams are spreading out! I'd like lots of people to see our plays!
	— Finally, let's have a message to the fans.
Tsumugi	Then, I'll start. Once again, this is the leader of the Winter Troupe, Tsumugi Tsukioka. The Winter Troupe has lots of people who go at their own page, but I think it's coming together as a team bit by bit. In very little bits, though......Looking to our second play, I'd like to improve on both our acting and our teamwork. Please continue to support us in the future.
Banri	This is the Autumn Troupe's leader, Banri Settsu. The Autumn Troupe is currently proceeding with preparations for its second play. The content is different again from our debut, so definitely come see it. It shows off even more difficult action sequences. We're going to continue doing things our way, so cheer us on. That's all from me. Then, next is the egotistical yet serious and reliable leader, Tenma Sumeragi-kun.
Tenma	Don't give me a weird introduction! I'm the Summer Troupe's leader, Tenma Sumeragi. It's rare for us to have the opportunity to do a troupe feature book, so I'm glad we were able to talk about a lot of things today. The Summer Troupe is also carrying out the final tweaks to its second play. If we focus exclusively on comedy, our audience will soon tire of it. It takes some trial and error, but I'd like us to master our own brand of comedy. Please continue to support us from here on as well. ......Finally, Sakuya.
Sakuya	Thank you very much for reading up to this point! We in the Spring Troupe are striving hard every day at practice, trying to connect the successes and failures in our second play to our next! Look forward to the Spring Troupe's third play......Right now, I'm already impatient to stand on stage again!
Tenma	One theatre isn't enough, huh.
Banri	Ahh, I get that. Thinking about the behind-the-scenes work involved, it's difficult, but only being able to perform plays one troupe at a time makes the frustration build up.
Tsumugi	Hmm, I think the capacity of the theatre is a little lacking at the moment, too.
Sakuya	It's proof that the troupe members are growing steadily! Everyone in MANKAI Company will work hard so we can show you better and better plays! From here on out......
Sakuya/Tenma/ Banri/Tsumugi	Please continue to support us!

Announcement

Spring Troupe

Opening AnnouncementsClosing Announcements

Sakuya	Thank you very much for coming to the Spring Troupe's debut play, Romeo and Julius! I'm Romeo's actor, Sakuya Sakuma. I hope I can act well and reach everyone's hearts. Alright, let's go, Julius! If it's us, we can definitely do it!
Masumi	I'm Julius' actor, Masumi Usui. Please put your phones on silent or turn them off. And please refrain from using any other devices which make noise. ......By the way, my heartbeat is always ringing because of the Director.
Tsuzuru	Erm, I'm Mercutio's actor, Tsuzuru Minagi. Taking any sort of photos or video during the performance is strictly prohibited. I don't think there's anyone here who would, but if you want to see us more, we'd be glad if you came to the theatre again.
Itaru	During the performance, the emergency lights will be switched off. In the case of an emergency, the person in charge will explain things, so please wait calmly. We do hope there won't be any emergencies, though. I'm Tybalt's actor, Itaru Chigasaki; that's all from me.
Citron	Hello, hello! I'm Father Lawrence's actor, Citron. Thank you all for coming. I wanted to meet all you lost rabbits~! Soon it'll be time for the play to start! Please relax and enjoy it to the end.

Middle Day ①

Sakuya	Thank you very much for coming to see the reborn Spring Troupe's debut play, 'Romeo and Julius', presented by MANKAI Company, today! I'm Romeo's actor, Sakuya Sakuma.
Masumi	......I'm Julius' actor, Masumi Usui.
Sakuya	This concludes the play for today......Wait, Masumi-kun! Where are you going!?
Masumi	I'm leaving it to you.
Sakuya	You can't! Didn't you promise the Director we'd do it together today?
Masumi	......A promise with the Director...
Sakuya	That's right......Ah! I'm very sorry......Today, everyone in the Spring Troupe will be there to see you off in the lobby!
Masumi	Please help us by filling out the questionnaires. The Director stays up late every night reading through them, so I'd like you to write something if you can. But if you write too much, she won't get enough sleep, so do it in moderation.
Sakuya	M-Masumi-kun, you can't say that sort of......! Umm, we'll be happy if you write lots on the questionnaire, so please help us out there. Please forget what Masumi-kun just said!
Masumi	Please forget it.
Sakuya	We're selling tickets on the day from tomorrow onwards as well, so we'd be glad if you came to see our play again! MANKAI Company and the reborn Spring Troupe will be in your care in the future, too!
Masumi	......We will.

Middle Day ②

Tsuzuru	T-This concludes the reborn Spring Troupe's debut play, 'Romeo and Julius'. Please take care not to leave anything behinth.
Citron	Tsuzuru, you tripped over your lines.
Tsuzuru	I did not! Anyway, it's doesn't matter if I did! I was able to say most of it!
Itaru	Focus on the announcement, you two. By the way, I'm Itaru Chigasaki, from the Spring Troupe.
Citron	Ohh, sorry, yeah. I'm Citron, from the Spring Troupe. We went all out again today, so our hearts are boiling [T/N: orig. wakiwaki] with our sense of accomplishment!
Tsuzuru	We're excited [T/N: wakuwaku], you mean. Say, how many times is this! Remember it already!
Itaru	Come on, don't yell into the microphone. You'll shock the audience, right?
Tsuzuru	Ugh......It's such a reasonable argument I can't talk back.
Citron	You're a macho adult today, Itaru.
Itaru	A proper [T/N: mattou] adult? I'm always trying to be one, though......
Tsuzuru	Ahh, enough; it's a pain so let's continue. Today everyone in the cast is going to see you off!
Citron	Shake hands with me before you leave!
Itaru	We're happy to give hugs too.
Tsuzuru	Ah, and also. We'd be glad if you could fill out the questionnaires. We're encouraged by your thoughts on the acting, the script and the production. Of course, we don't mind harsh opinions! Those become a point of reference for the future!
Citron	If you praise my Japanese, I might get more lines in the future! I'm in your care!
Itaru	No cheating.
Tsuzuru	Oops, we've gone overtime. Erm, once more, thanks for tothay......
Citron	Ohh, as expected of Tsuzuru!
Itaru	Shall I switch with you?
Tsuzuru	......We're glad that, you came, today!
Tsuzuru/Itaru/ Citron	Thank you very much!

Summer Troupe

Closing AnnouncementsOpening Announcements

Tenma	I'm Ali Baba's actor, Tenma Sumeragi. Did you laugh to your heart's content today? ......Alright, it seems like you did. Apparently there's going to be a raffle for my autograph in the lobby. You didn't throw away your ticket stub, right? Get it before you go home. See you.
Yuki	I'm Scheherazade's actor, Yuki Rurikawa. To the people who were sitting to the left, if you picked up the magic lamp Misumi threw as an ad-lib it'd be a help if you could return it to a staff member. Then, finally......'I'll tell you again tomorrow, one of a thousand tales......' That's all. Bye bye.
Muku	Thank you very much for coming today! I'm Sinbad's actor, Muku Sakisaka. Everyone, how was the play today? I'll be glad if you enjoyed it at least a bit. Please take care not to leave anything behind!
Misumi	I'm the genie, Misumi Ikaruga~ Thanks a lot for coming today! To the person who caught the Super Mr Triangle I threw at the curtain call, treasure it, okay! If you offer him rice balls every day, something good might happen~! See you~!
Kazunari	Thanks for today, everyone! I'm Aladdin's actor, Kazunari Miyoshi! Yay! You're still hyped up, right~? We'll give you tons of ad-libs tomorrow, too, so please line up for the tickets on the day ♪ We'll be in your care!

Middle Day ①

Tenma	Thank you very much for coming to see the MANKAI Company's Summer Troupe's debut play, 'Water me! ~we want water~' today. I'm Ali Baba's actor, Tenma Sumeragi.
Yuki	I'm Scheherazade's actor, Yuki Rurikawa. I met several of you before the play.
Tenma	......
Yuki	......It's the good-for-nothing actor's turn next.
Tenma	! M-Me?! ......Say, don't call me a good-for-nothing actor in this sort of place!
Yuki	You mean it's okay elsewhere?
Tenma	That's not the issue! Geez, what'd you eat to grow up that cheeky!? In the first place, you're......
Yuki	You're mic'd up, you know? Don't blame me if the Director gets mad at you.
Tenma	We'll put this conversation aside for now. Umm, taking pictures or videos during the performance is strictly prohibited. This is common knowledge.
Yuki	Please refrain from eating or drinking in your seat. If you get thirsty, please go to the lobby.
Tenma	One more thing. If you'd like to laugh, we'd like you to laugh as hard as you want. There's no need to hold back.
Yuki	Of course, that's as long as you're not bothering those around you.
Tenma	Make sure you get yourself hydrated now.
Yuki	You're the one who needs to keep hydrated. Don't collapse during the actual performance.
Tenma	Hmph, you too.
Yuki	Of course.
Tenma	The play is about to start. Don't take your eyes off of us.

Middle Day ②

Muku	E-Everyone, thank you very much for coming to see the MANKAI Company's Summer Troupe's debut play, 'Water me! ~we want water~' today! I'm Muku Sakisaka from the Summer Troupe!
Misumi	Do you all~ like triangles~? I love them! I wonder if there are any wonderful triangle people here today~?
Kazunari	Sumi, you never change! Say, you didn't introduce yourself?
Misumi	Ah, that's right! I'm Misumi Ikaruga from the Summer Troupe~ It's written "triangle" but pronounced "Misumi"! That's all you have to remember!
Muku	T-That's not all, Misumi-san! They have to remember our acting too!
Kazunari	That's right! We're going to make our mark on your hearts with our full-strength acting ♪ Ah, that's right. We have some announcements to make!
Muku	Umm, I'll read them out. Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the performance. No eating or drinking in your seat. Please tern off your mobile phones.
Kazunari	Obviously that includes tablets too~!
Misumi	Please and thank you!
Kazunari	Hey, hey. Shall we do that specially today? That thing we always do before starting!
Muku	That, huh!
Misumi	Let's do it, let's do it~!
Kazunari	When I say, 'Summer Troupe, fight!', you all say, 'Yeah!'~!
Misumi	You can say, 'Triangle~!' too~.
Muku	Then......
Kazunari	Summer Troupe, fight!
Muku/Misumi	Yeah!
Muku	Ehehe, I'm a bit embarrassed. Please wait just a little more for the play to start.

Autumn Troupe

Closing AnnouncementsOpening Announcements

Banri	This concludes the Autumn Troupe's debut play, 'How Wonderfully Picaresque'......I'm Luciano's actor, Banri Settsu. How was our play? There was quite a big response today, so you'll definitely come again, right?
Juza	I'm Lansky's actor, Juza Hyodo. As for today's performance......there are points to reflect on, but I think we were able to show you something good. Ahh, take care not to leave anything behind. It'll ruin the afterglow.
Taichi	Thanks for coming~! I'm Benjamin's actor, Taichi Nanao! After this today, us actors will come see you off in the lobby! If you have the time, we'd like you to wait a bit ♪ We'll raise the curtain on the Taicchan fan festival~!
Omi	Thank you very much for coming today. Our hearts are full from all the applause we got at the curtain call. Today's performance will once again become a precious and unforgettable memory. I'm Dewey's actor, Omi Fushimi. That's all from me.
Sakyo	I'm Capone's actor, Sakyo Furuichi. We'd be grateful if you could write something about the play today on the questionnaire forms on your seats. The Autumn Troupe is still a unit that is passing checkpoints on its journey. The results of those questionnaires will become a guiding light to us in the future.

Middle Day ①

Banri	......Oi, c'mon, you picking a fight? Huuh?
Juza	Haah? You're snapping over me tripping a little?
Banri	It's your complete lack of remorse that I can't stomach.
Juza	Who can keep up with you picking fights over everything?
Banri	What'd'ya say? ......Huh? Shit, the mic's already on.
Juza	What!?
Banri	Ahh......thank you very much for coming to the play today. I'm Banri Settsu, from the Autumn Troupe.
Juza	I'm Juza Hyodo, from the Autumn Troupe.
Banri	Before we move on to the performance, we have a couple of announcements to make. Listen well. Firstly, no photography or video recording during the performance. If we find you, we'll crush the camera or whatever it is.
Juza	Secondly, please turn off your mobile phones or any other electronic devices that make noise and put them in your bags. Sorry.
Banri	Finally, in the case of an emergency, keep calm and obey the staff's instructions.
Juza	Don't cause trouble for the other patrons.
Banri	We can see your seats veeery well from the stage. If we spot anyone acting in a bad-mannered way, we'll kill you.
Juza	No mercy.
Banri	Well, we don't think there's anyone here who'd act like that, though. So wait a bit more until the play starts, okay?
Juza	Please watch our resolve to the end.

Middle Day ②

Sakyo	Thank you very much for coming today to the MANKAI Company's Autumn Troupe's debut play, 'How Wonderfully Picaresque'. I'm Sakyo Furuichi from the Autumn Troupe.
Omi	I'm Omi Fushimi, from the same Autumn Troupe.
Taichi	I'm the youngest in the Autumn Troupe, Taichi Nanao! I'm in my second year of high school, and my blood type is~......
Sakyo	Oi, I said to introduce yourself, but I didn't say to go into that much detail.
Taichi	I'd like to make the ladies' hearts clench here!
Sakyo	Idiot. Grab the customers' hearts with your acting.
Taichi	S-Sakyo-nii, you're so cool......!
Omi	Haha. Let's move on to the main topic. Before the play starts, we have several requests to make. Firstly, please turn off your mobile phones. It'd be bad if they rang during the performance.
Sakyo	Next, video recording and photography from your seats is not permitted. They'll be confiscated immediately if found, so remember that.
Omi	Please refrain from eating or drinking in your seats. We'll take a fifteen minute break in the middle, so we'd like you to go out to the lobby for refreshments then.
Taichi	We're also selling troupe goods and play pamphlets in the lobby! When you're hungry, we recommend the MANKAI Company's signature item! "Kamekichi Steamed Buns"......wait, can we recommend this!?
Omi	T-That's right......but Juza thought they were delicious and ate them, so depending on the person......
Sakyo	That Matsukawa, sneakily adding this in......
Taichi	U-Umm, we only recommend this to people with an extremely sweet tooth!
Omi	Then, that's all from us.
Taichi	We hope you enjoy yourselves to the end~!
Sakyo	The play will start in approximately five minutes. Don't take your eyes off the stage for even a second.

Winter Troupe

Opening AnnouncementsClosing Announcements

Tsumugi	Thank you very much for coming today. It's a quiet story, so please refrain from talking during the play. Also, we recommend having your handkerchiefs out and ready from the start. That's all from me. I'm Michael's actor, Tsukioka Tsumugi.
Tasuku	Thank you very much for coming today to the Winter Troupe's debut play, 'Sympathy for the Angel'. I'm Raphael's actor, Tasuku Takato. The play will start very shortly......It's unlike me, but I'm a little nervous. Look forwards to the curtains rising.
Hisoka	I'm Uriel's actor, Hisoka Mikage. I was told to read off the notes, so I will. Thank you very much for coming today. Before the play begins, we have several requests to make. Please turn off your mobile......pho......Zz...zZz......
Homare	So you came today. I'm Metatron's actor, Homare Arisugawa. No matter how moved you are by my beautiful, angelic figure, please refrain from taking photos or videos during the performance. I'll make my mark on your heart rather than on data! That's a promise.
Azuma	Hello, everyone. Today's greeting will be brought to you by me, Phillip's actor: Azuma Yukishiro. We're really glad you came to meet us. The performance will start in a moment, so take your seats now. Then, I'll see you again.

Middle Day ①

Tsumugi	Umm......Huh, the microphone switch is......
Tasuku	It's already on. The light there is on.
Tsumugi	Eh? Ah, it's true. Say, then the audience can hear this......! I-I'm very sorry! Thank you very much for coming today. I'm the Winter Troupe's Tsumugi Tsukioka.
Tasuku	I'm Tasuku Takato, from the same Winter Troupe. Today after this, we plan on having a cast talk. Please join if you'd like.
Tsumugi	The cast talk will......be about our roles, and......drunk stories we can only tell now......? I wonder if I have something......I don't think I do, but......
Tasuku	............
Tsumugi	Hold on, don't stay quiet! Could it be that there is something......?
Tasuku	You really don't remember. That time at summer training camp in our third year of university.
Tsumugi	I remember going on the training camp, but......did I do something? I don't even remember drinking alcohol......
Tasuku	Sigh......Well, we'll leave that story for another time. Our time's about up, so we'll finish here.
Tsumugi	Ah, I-I see......I'm sorry this turned into a poor closing talk. I hope you enjoyed it at least a little.
Tasuku	It'll just be for a short time after this, but please look forward to the cast talk.
Tsumugi	Once more, thank you for coming to watch today. We'll see you again later.

Middle Day ②

Homare	Ladies and gentlemen, did you enjoy yourselves today? I'm the Winter Troupe's Homare Arisugawa.
Azuma	I'm the Winter Troupe's Azuma Yukishiro. Hehe, I can still hear sobbing voices. Cute.
Hisoka	............
Homare	Come on, Hisoka-kun, wake up, please.
Azuma	Ahh, we ran out of marshmallows. Shall we open another bag?
Homare	Honestly, what a troublesome child. Here, Hisoka-kun, a new marshmallow.
Hisoka	......*chomp*. ......Mm......Good morning.
Azuma	Hisoka, greet the audience. You were told by the Director to do the closing speech with me and Homare today, right?
Hisoka	That's right. I'm the Winter Troupe's Hisoka Mikage......Thanks for coming today......Is that good?
Azuma	Yeah, well done.
Homare	Please do write your thoughts from today on the questionnaires left on your seats. They'll be our references in the future.
Azuma	Hehe, looking at the questionnaires is pretty interesting. Speaking of, there was even a portrait in yesterday's.
Hisoka	It looked like Arisu.
Homare	My acting has become the impetus for creative work......Wonderful.
Hisoka	I'm tired already......
Azuma	We don't have many marshmallows left either. Over to you, Homare.
Homare	Hmph. Well then, I shall present a poem to you as thanks for coming today......Mm~ Innocent drea — *snap*