The Master Likes a Mystery/Episode 2

The Master Likes A Mystery
Episode 2

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Izumi I’m home. Tsuzuru Zzz, zzz… Izumi Tsuzuru-kun!? Tasuku Whoa—! What’s this? Tsumugi Don’t step on him, Tasuku. Azuma The script is probably done if he’s in this state. Izumi Let’s carry Tsuzuru-kun to the sofa and then get right to reading the script! Tasuku I’ll carry him. Tsumugi I’ll help. Hisoka Zzz… Homare It seems that we must wake this one here as well. Izumi I’m counting on you. Homare Leave it to me. Wake up, here is a marshmallow. Hisoka *munch*… Izumi Okay, I’ve made copies of the script. I’m going to pass it around. Azuma I wonder what kind of story it is. Izumi If I remember right, he said that it’s a Taisho era play about a master and servant. Homare Perhaps it’s a love story between those from different social classes – such as the love between the son of a noble and a servant? A heart-trembling romance – how wonderful. Azuma A messy play concerning fortune and property would be interesting too. Tasuku A serious political story that can only be done with a stage play can also work. Tsuzuru It’s a mystery… Izumi Tsuzuru-kun, you’re awake? Tsuzuru Zzz, zzz… Azuma Looks like he was sleep-talking. Izumi So it’s a mystery, huh. It’s our first for this genre. I’m looking forward to it! Izumi … (The story is about a butler – the protagonist – and his master – the second lead – acting as detectives to solve a case…) (Sagishima, the butler, is well put together but has a wicked tongue. Shiki, the son of a distinguished family, is a free-spirited young master; he’s charming and his character stands out.) (It’s a play that combines mystery with Taisho era, and it has a bit of a gloomy feel to it. It’s perfect for the Winter Troupe’s image!) Tasuku Looks good. Azuma Yeah, it’s interesting. Homare There is a slightly decadent atmosphere unique to this play. Tsumugi It looks like this can bring out a different charm of the Winter Troupe from our previous play. Tasuku Mikage, you should do Shiki, the second lead. Hisoka …So many lines. Tasuku That’s why you should do it. You won’t fall asleep during the performance if you have lots of lines. Izumi I see… Azuma It’s certainly a tragic reason, but it sure is convincing. Tasuku Besides, I think it’s better if Shiki is younger than Sagishima. And in terms of stature, smaller builds suit the image of a young master. Izumi You’re right. Hisoka-san can also bring out that slightly languid feel well. Homare He is like that in real life after all. Hisoka …What a bother. Tsumugi If you work hard, we’ll supply you with enough marshmallows for half a year. Hisoka Got it. Izumi How cheap…! Tasuku He sure is cheap. Izumi What about Sagishima, the protagonist? As far as the other troupes go, the protagonist roles have all been done by people who weren’t the protagonists in their debut play, so I would like to consider someone other than Tsumugi-san… Tsumugi I think that’s fine. That way we can change up the atmosphere and others can gain more experience. Tasuku Unlike last time, we’ve done a lot of practice and we’re making progress as the Winter Troupe, so anyone can do it. Izumi Is there anyone who wants to do it? Homare I shall stand as a candidate. Tasuku I’ll pass this time. It’s better to let someone inexperienced do the lead roles as much as possible. Azuma I have another role in mind so I’ll pass. Tsumugi That means Homare-san is the only candidate. Izumi That’s right… Homare-san is always meddling with Hisoka-san anyway, so he may be perfect for the butler role. Tsumugi He would suit an elegant butler role just fine. Tasuku That’s not bad. Azuma Agreed. Hisoka …I think that’s good. Izumi All right. Well then Homare-san, we’re counting on you to be the leader as well as the protagonist for this play! Homare Leave it to me. Izumi Next up is the real culprit, which is a key role… Izumi Now then, is everyone okay with this cast? Azuma …Looks like it’s going to be interesting, doesn’t it? Tsumugi I’m getting excited. Tasuku It’s a different kind of excitement from a play where you’re the lead role. Hisoka …Zzz Homare Wake up, Hisoka-kun. Hisoka *munch*… Izumi …Should we also use marshmallows during the performance? Tasuku Of course not. Izumi Okay, we’ll start reading out the script today. From the top please. Izumi … (Looks good. Everyone is acting smoothly. The inexperienced ones have become more skilled since the debut play.) (The overall quality has improved, and the experienced ones seem to be getting fired up because of that.) Hisoka “That person on the ground – is that Miss Kusanagi?” Homare “Master Shiki, please stand back!” Hisoka “Call for a doctor at once—!” Izumi (As usual, it’s amazing when Hisoka-san’s switch flips… He’s already gotten into character.) Homare “I’m afraid it’s too late.” Hisoka “What?” Homare “She’s dead.” Izumi (Homare-san has a little too much energy for a butler, and he stands in front too much.) (Sagishima does have an impudent side to him, but fundamentally he has to take a step back and be a reserved, unassuming butler, or else the gap with Sagishima’s wicked tongue won’t work well.) (And he’s not acting very amicably despite his energy, or it’s more like his emotions aren’t coming out well…) (Homare-san’s role last time as a grandiose, other-worldly angel was perfect for him, but this time it looks like that’s backfiring…) Izumi Okay, we’ll stop there. I think that everyone is doing fine for the most part. I just would like everyone to deepen their interpretations of their own character a little more. Tsumugi Um, Homare-san. Sagishima is an excellent butler, so I think that he should match his own movements with Shiki’s a little more, just like how a butler would. And I think that you need to express Sagishima’s emotions. Izumi (As I thought, Tsumugi-san noticed it too.) Homare Sagishima’s emotions, huh… No matter how many times I read the script, I simply cannot understand why Sagishima serves Shiki, or what he’s thinking at all. Izumi We still have time, so you can deepen your understanding bit by bit. Tasuku You’re performing well compared to our debut play. Homare Hm… Izumi (Back then during the debut play, Homare-san was troubled that he can’t understand people’s feelings…) (I hope that he’d be able to understand the role well…)
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