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| Izumi | Hey, Masumi-kun, I have something to talk to you about, is it alright. |
| Masumi | ? |
| Izumi | Actually, my husband’s transfer has been decided. I need to move out to a faraway place. |
| It seems that I have to quit the theatre troupe too… |
| Masumi | – |
| Izumi | I’m sorry. |
| But, even if we’re far apart, I’ll always support everyone. |
| About the troupe, I’ll leave it to you. |
| Masumi | – |
| (No, wait… If you’re not here by my side, my acting too…) |
| *Shifts to Lounge* |
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| Sakuya | I’ve made copies of the script! |
| Izumi | Alright, let’s get to the reading! |
| … |
| (It’s a story about a pair of magician master and pupil, who visited a mansion to hold a magician show, but they ended up getting involved with a mess caused by a phantom thief… |
| It started with a weird atmosphere, but followed up with a bittersweet ending…) |
| Itaru | Senpai’s role, the master of the suspicious-looking magician, Uso Petén, really suits him. |
| Tsuzuru | We decided the role beforehand after all. |
| This time, I wrote it with the image of the other members in mind as the basis. |
| The protagonist magician, Sugu Kiel[1] will be Masumi. |
| Petén’s old friend, the puppeteer, Kigutsudou, will be Itaru-san. |
| The millionaire owner of the mansion, Ritchie Marney will be Citron-san. |
| The hardworking servant, Koma, will be Sakuya. |
| Then, I really want to add a role of a detective in the development so I will be playing as Detective Kanagi… I’ll do my best to study his role properly. |
| Izumi | It suits everyone perfectly! |
| Sakuya | Koma’s character sounds a bit complicated but, I’ll do my best! |
| Citron | It seems that I’m going to play another NG celeb! |
| Even the name sounds like a nasty high-up celeb! |
| Itaru | Well, you’re the most millionaire like here. |
| Chikage | Yep, there’s no other choice. |
| Citron | Oh, I won’t be play the role because I’m a noble overflowing with dignity! |
| Tsuzuru | Are you bragging. |
| Citron | Masumi, change role with me! |
| Tsuzuru | Wait, he’s the lead! |
| Masumi | … |
| Citron | …I guess I have no choice, I’ll surrender~ |
| Izumi | (Masumi-kun, as I thought, he looks a bit weird…) |
| Then, let’s get into the script reading, make sure to build the image of the role you will be playing as. |
| From tomorrow onwards, we will start reading together. |
| Sakuya | Yes. |
| Tsuzuru | Alright. |
| *Shifts to Garden at Night* |
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| Masumi | … |
| Citron | … |
| *approaching slowly* |
| On the wall, I’m Minnie, but actually I’m Mary. |
| Masumi | …It’s Citron behind me right. |
| Citron | On the floor, I’m Morris, on the ceiling, I’m a flying squirrel… |
| Masumi | Why does it suddenly become a flying squirrel. |
| What business do you have with me? |
| Citron | I’m curious about how you read the script just now. |
| Maybe, were you empty sizing with the ending of Kiel’s first love? |
| Masumi | … Empathize? |
| Citron | That’s it! |
| I thought you became nervous because of that. |
| Masumi | … That’s actually, something that I requested from Tsuzuru. |
| Citron | It’s your request? |
| Why though? |
| Masumi | … |
| What is love for you, Citron? |
| Citron | … Love, huh? |
| … |
| <<… The thing about love is, it always involves both good and evil>> |
| Masumi | …What? |
| Citron | It’s a saying from an old philosopher. |
| Love is the strongest force, one that will pull you forward, further than any other. |
| I’ve seen you, Masumi, always for Director’s love, trying your best to move forward. |
| I’ll say it to you now but… |
| I’m actually quite jealous of you. |
| When I was in Zahra, I couldn’t even tell Guy or Tangerine that I loved them directly. |
| I had to choose the safest option, considering my position. |
| That’s why, Masumi who always acts by following your heart looks so bright to me. |
| Of course, it’s possible that other members think the same too. |
| Masumi | … |
| Citron | But, I’m sure everyone thinks that Masumi’s one directional thinking leads you to a good place. |
| Masumi | …By the way, why did you call out to me during the flagship performance. |
| From now on, I’ll try to know more about everyone else… |
| Citron | Masumi is a man who will move for the sake of someone you love regardless of any percussion, I think it will be good if you can direct that love to everyone else. |
| Masumi | Percussion… repercussion? |
| Citron | You’re right. Masumi’s love, if you direct it to everyone else, I’m sure you will be able to get along with everyone. |
| Masumi | My love, since now and before will only belong to the Director. |
| Citron | Do you really think so? |
| Nowadays, there are times that I can feel Masumi’s love. |
| Masumi | That’s just your excessive self-awareness. |
| Citron | During the Quartet performance, it’s because of Masumi that I was able to express my love for Tangerine directly. |
| I’m really grateful for that. |
| To repay the favor from that time, I will support Masumi with all I have this time! |
| I’ll shower Masumi with my love! |
| Masumi | You’re annoying. |
| Citron | Love is the strongest force. |
| For the sake of love, you can break your common sense and do crazy stuffs. |
| Masumi | Love is, strongest force… |
| … |
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| “Love is the strongest force, one that will pull you forward, further than any other.” By Citron |
