Die by the Sword/Episode 8

Die by the Sword
Episode 8

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Musashi “Sorry, but I want to borrow the front of your house for a little while.” Orin “You will get wet if you stay there. Please, come inside.” Musashi “Orin asked me to relay that she will no longer impose upon you.” Tojiro “——I do not intend to part with Orin-san.” Tasuku (I see. Arisugawa created a pretty strong-willed Tojiro.) Musashi “By no means at all?” Tojiro “No.” Musashi “Then let’s settle this with a duel.” Kojiro “The right to strike——!” Musashi “——gh.” Kojiro “Hah!” Musashi “*exhale*——” Tasuku (Guy-san’s acting changed a lot. He was already great at sword fights, but everything else beyond that is also impressive.) (Interesting. Then, I’ll also——) Kojiro “Last night, my master was attacked by someone. It couldn’t have been anyone else but you.” Musashi “You belittle me. I don’t need to do such a thing; I just have to win the duel.” Kojiro “——” Musashi “——Hah!” Kojiro “Haah!” Assassin “Tch——” Tasuku (As expected, Mikage is good at fight scenes; his movements are sharp, like a real assassin. Musashi will be killed if he doesn’t get serious——) Musashi “Haah!” Tojiro “What demon-like, ruthless swordsmanship...” Musashi “I got your hired assassin to confess. So you’re the one who’s after Tojiro, Heiroku.” Heiroku “——” “I did it for Orin-san’s sake——!” Tojiro “Do you really believe that such dirty tactics would make Orin-san happy!?” Heiroku “——gh.” Tasuku (So Tsumugi created a good-hearted Heiroku who’s not really a bad person by nature. The contrast between him and Tojiro is very marked.) Tojiro “Orin-san, will you come with me?” Orin “Tojiro-sama...” Tojiro “I will cast aside my family. Please, let us become husband and wife.” Tasuku (Azuma-san is really expressing Orin’s hesitation well. Thanks to their scene, the duel scene right after this will stand out...) Kojiro “Musashi, why do you fight?” Musashi “To earn a place to die... To be judged as somebody worth dying!” Tasuku (Guy-san’s aura is different. He’s so full of spirit that I could be overwhelmed if I lose focus——) Musashi “Haaah!” Kojiro “Haah!” Tasuku (That’s right. Musashi has—— No, I–– for this, for this moment——) Tasuku —— Grade Schooler A They were all so cool! Grade Schooler B That was interesting! Tsumugi We did it! Taa-chan! Tasuku Tsumu... —— (It’s over... huh.) Guy Takato, are you all right? Azuma Tasuku? Homare Tasuku-kun, get a hold of yourself. Hisoka ...Tasuku is asleep. Izumi Tasuku-san, please snap out of it; it’s the curtain call! Tasuku ——Y-yeah. Tasuku ——Thank you very much! (That’s right. The reason why I’m staying here in Mankai Company is——) Tasuku ... Tsumugi Tasuku, we’re returning the key soon. Tasuku ——Yeah. Tsumugi Good work. Tasuku Good work. Tsumugi This brings back memories. Tasuku It does. When the performance ended, it was like I returned back to those days for an instant. Tsumugi Me too. It brought back my feelings from that time. Tasuku Yeah. Tsumugi Tasuku, you look like you’ve broken through. Tasuku I guess so. Izumi Ah, Tasuku-san. So you were here after all. Homare Still atop the stage, I see. Azuma Maybe he’s reluctant to leave. Hisoka ...I’m sleepy. Guy Will you be ready to go soon? Tasuku ...Before we go, can I have a bit of your time? ... First off, sorry for making you worry. Homare Seriously. Hisoka ...One year’s worth of marshmallows. Azuma Your room would be filled with boxes of marshmallows. Tasuku That’s too much. ...The truth is, I received an offer to join another theater troupe. When I was asked why I’m staying in Mankai Company, I replied that it was to return the favour to the troupe for taking me in. I couldn’t think of any other reason. And so, I was in doubt the whole time. I couldn’t even focus on acting. ...Azuma-san, didn’t you ask me the same thing before? You asked me if I was staying here because of Tsumugi. Azuma Yeah, during the Nocturnality performance. Tasuku At that time I also thought, “It’s to return the favour,” but I couldn’t confirm nor deny that Tsumugi being here was the reason I’m staying here. I think that now I finally understand the feelings I couldn’t sort out back then. Azuma I see... So you’ve found your answer. Tasuku Acting is fun. Playing many different roles, acting out many different lives –– no matter how many times I do it, I never get tired of it. I think the applause and cheers I receive after a performance are amazing. But that’s not the only thing I want. I want to polish my acting and aim high as an actor. At the same time, I want to have fun exchanging lines with comrades I can trust, and create the best stage ever. I want to stand on stage not by myself, but together with my comrades. I love theater precisely because I can do that. I remembered that when I stood on stage today. Homare Mhm, in other words? What does that mean? Tasuku ——What I’m saying is, in other words, I love acting together with all of you in Winter Troupe. That’s my reason for staying here in Mankai Company. Hisoka ...So long-winded. Homare No big difference from me. Azuma But it was the best answer. Guy Your doubts are gone. Izumi Tasuku-san, I look forward to working with you from now on too! Tasuku But I’m not satisfied with our performance today. There’s a lot of aspects to reflect on, and we should be capable of something better than that. Let’s train hard to make up for the break. Homare That’s just what I was hoping for. Azuma I knew it would come to that. Guy No problem. Tasuku You’re full of confidence. Homare It’s the fruit of my self-training. Izumi ——All right, let’s head on home. Tasuku Don’t we have something to do before that? Izumi Huh? Tsumugi Don’t tell me we’re starting practice right now...? Homare I hope you don’t suggest that we go running for stamina training. Tasuku We’re going to celebrate, right? Hisoka That’s what you meant. Tsumugi I see. Homare That sounds wonderful. Azuma That’s more like it. Guy I agree. Izumi Let’s go! Izumi Phew... (I think I drank a little too much today.) Guy —— Izumi Ah. Guy-san, would you like some water too? Guy I’ll have some. Izumi Everyone sure drank a lot today~ Guy Director, I have a favour to ask. Izumi A favour? Guy Can you give me a ticket to the performance? There’s someone I want to invite. Izumi Sure. I’ll reserve one for you. Guy Well, I’m not sure if they’ll come even if I give it to them though... Izumi ? (I wonder who he’s inviting...?)
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