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.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	For real?!
	There will be lots of them…
Omi	It’s okay. I’ll ask permission to the Director.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	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.
Ryo	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	...
	(A touring, huh…)
Omi	... and so that’s the plan, how does it sound to you all?
Sakyo	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.
Sakyo	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.
Sakyo	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	... Juza.
Juza	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?
Juza	.... ‘aight. I’ll be looking forward to it.
Omi	Sakyo-san, Juza and I will be heading to the venue with bikes.
Sakyo	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.
Sakyo	So other members and Director will be heading there by car, is that okay?
Izumi	Yes! We will be on your care.
	Ah, Sakyo-san! If you’re getting tired while driving, tell me so I can drive instead.
Sakyo	… 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.
Sakyo	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--)
Ryo	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.
Sakyo	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… !)
Izumi	(Zero was kidnapped while doing shopping, and Wolf went to her rescue. Then he heard about her secret from Dom’s mouth)
Zero	"… I am a man-made existence."
Dom	"You’re right, Zero. You’re going to become this Earth’s mother."
	"If we raise that extinct plant, this Earth’s verdure can replenish like the ancient times. Even the people who suffer from starvation will be saved."
Wolf	"Save this rotten world? It’s all rubbish. This world doesn’t even deserve salvation."
Zero	"It does. Because you’re here, Wolf."
Wolf	"Did you lose all reasoning ability? I can’t do with you, just do whatever you want. I’m ending our contract here."
Izumi	(By Zero’s words, Wolf is coming back to the research room. But then, exploding sounds are reasoning…)
Wolf	"It’s all crumbling. If you continue to sleep here, your lungs will burn and you’ll die."
Zero	"Wolf…"
Wolf	"I told you I hate so much people wanting to die I want to kill them myself. I came back to kill you."
	"Do you want to die?"
Zero	"I want to live. I want to live together with you."
Wolf	"Then just get up already."
Zero	"… you’ve come to save me after all."
Wolf	"If you want to hire me, it's another story though."
Zero	"I’ll hire you. I’ll use you until death do us part."
Wolf	"Bring it on."
Izumi	(Amongst the smoke, the two of them are riding on a bike… and curtain closes.)
Autumn troupe members	Thank you very much!
Ryo	After all, Omi-san’s Wolf is super cool… !
Wolf gang member A	It was super interesting!
Wolf gang member B	Guuuh… Omi-san… !!
Izumi	(Thanks god, seems they all enjoyed it. The Encore was a great success!)

Taichi	‘morning!
Omi	Good morning.
Taichi	Yesterday evening, you went to the lodging former Wolf gang members are saying at, right? Aren’t you sleepy?
Omi	When I went there, we agreed on meeting another time, and I left at a reasonable time so I’m okay.
Taichi	I see. The fun has just getting started!
Omi	Yeah. Taichi, you must be tired too, I’m impressed you could get up.
Taichi	It has been a while since I last acted as Zero so it was super fun! I think yesterday’s adrenaline might be still there.
	I woke up early because of that.
Omi	Haha, I see. I think I might understand where you come from.
	It has been a while since I didn’t act as Wolf too so it was really fun.
Taichi	I know right! Also Omi-kun… I’m really sorry for asking such a selfish request but… since we acted “Stranger”, I really want to do a ride again and go there…
Omi	Don’t worry, I was thinking about the same. It’s close to the hotel so it’s a piece of cake.
Taichi	Thanks! Well then, let us depart!
Taichi	Wahaaa!! It’s the best!!!
Omi	You’re going to trip if you get too excited.
Taichi	It’s okay! As expected, the water’s cold~ !
	Hehe, I’ll get to update my profile picture again!
Omi	You’re right. You’re doing a good face.
Taichi	Join me in the water, Omi-kun! Over there!
Omi	Uwah, wait! I’ll remove my shoes.
Taichi	Hurry up~ !
Taichi	Pfew, it was fun!
Omi	How about we sit a little bit?
Taichi	Wow, you even brought seats?! As expected, you’re completely prepared~ !
Omi	I didn’t only prepared the seats, there is also miso soup. Do you want some?
Taichi	Yeah!
	Fuu, it’s warm and really yummy!
Omi	Glad to hear it. Miso soup in the morning is great for body care.
Taichi	By the way! I also brought this!
Omi	This?
Taichi	Ta-dam!! A folding tripod!
Omi	Wow, you’re also well prepared.
Taichi	Okay, then let’s take a picture! Smile! Alright, a pose!
Omi	How is it?
Taichi	In my point of view, it’s still lacking but… Omi-kun, you’ve become good at smiling.
Omi	I’m pleased by this compliment.
Taichi	From now on, if we continue to take pictures together, you’ll become even better!
Omi	Yeah. I would be great if it was the case.
	Alright… we’ve done our business here, how about we head back?
Taichi	If we don’t go back, everyone will worry.
Omi	Yeah. It’ll bother me if we don’t go back in time for breakfast.
Taichi	I know! Before going back to the dorm, it’d be great if we take a group picture at the hotel. Let’s invite Wolf gang members and take it with them!
Omi	Haha, you’re right. They’ll gladly take part in this.
Taichi	We’ll miss seals for all of this.
Omi	Let’s buy more of them so we don’t go on shortage.
Taichi	… ah! I forgot to do something important! Since we’ve come to the beach, let’s do our usual… !
Omi	Was there anything else?
Taichi	--
	I love Autumn troupe, and all the company’s members-- !!
Omi	-- !!
Omi	Haha.
Omi	I, too, love everyone!

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