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Act 1
Episode 9: Romeo and Julius

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Izumi Let's see, the title is "Romeo and ... Julius"? Sakuya It looks like Juliet became a man in this play. Masumi They're gay? Citron Oh, that's new. Izumi I think this is a story of friendship between men. .... (...This is interesting.) Sakuya I think the script is really interesting! Izumi Yes. He didn't just change the gender of Juliet, but he also turned it into a friendship drama. Citron It's good. Masumi It's plain. Izumi Well then, we should assign everyone's roles based on——. Tsuzuru ——Director, the script! Izumi Tsuzuru-kun? Did you wake up already? Tsuzuru H-how's... the script? Izumi It's perfect. Let's use this script for next month's performance. Tsuzuru Seriously!? Izumi Yep. Tsuzuru I did it! What a relief... Izumi Thank you for your hard work. I was wondering how you would solve the girl roles issue, but I didn't think that you would come up with this idea. Sakuya Turning Juliet into a man is a good idea. Tsuzuru It's not like Romeo and Juliet, but I was once forced to separate from my friend because of my family environment... so I used that as a reference. Izumi So it's based on real experience? Tsuzuru Not exactly. My family is poor, and my friend came from a wealthy family, so his parents told him not to play with me anymore... We got along really well, but we've become estranged from each other. Citron I feel you. Adult circumspices are cruel. Tsuzuru It's "adult circumstances." You make it sound dubious in an instant. Sakuya You changed the ending of the story as well, huh. Instead of being separated from each other, the story ends happily as the two of them go on a journey together. Tsuzuru I heard that the first generation Spring Troupe had a noble, cheerful image, so I thought it'd be better to go with that image as well. Izumi That's true. I think this script is really good for the Reborn Spring Troupe's debut performance. Now, we shall decide on the roles immediately. Tsuzuru Ah, I've pretty much decided on that already. Izumi Is that so? Tsuzuru Sakuya will play the protagonist Romeo. Sakuya Eh!? Me!? Tsuzuru Well, you were the first member to join the company, and you also give off Spring Troupe's vibes. Izumi Yeah, Sakuya-kun has the image of a noble, bright, energetic and straightforward person. Tsuzuru I know, right? Sakuya No, please. As long as I can stand on the stage, I'm good with playing the supporting role or even being the background. Izumi There's no such thing as a background character. Sakuya But is it really okay for me to be the protagonist...? Citron No protein. Tsuzuru It's "problem." So you're not only weak at Japanese. Masumi I don't care. Izumi It's decided then! Sakuya-kun will be the protagonist! Sakuya I'll work hard! Izumi Anyway, I'm thinking of making the protagonist the leader of Spring Troupe as well. Can you do it? Sakuya Leader...? I'm not sure if I can do it. Izumi It'll be fine. I'm sure Sakuya-kun can do it. Sakuya ...I'll do my best! Izumi Yeah, that's the spirit! How about the other roles? Tsuzuru Julius is Masumi. Masumi Hmm. Tsuzuru I will play Romeo's friend, Mercutio, and Itaru-san will play Julius' big brother, Tybalt. Izumi It suits your age too, huh. Tsuzuru And Father Lawrence is Citron-san. Citron Oh, but the Father only has a few lines. Tsuzuru It's intentional. Citron How could you do this to someone with overflowing talents like me? Tsuzuru You can't even speak proper Japanese! Izumi I see. The Father may have fewer lines, but he leaves a strong impact during that short time. It's perfect for Citron-kun! Tsuzuru Yep. Izumi The roles match perfectly with their images. This is better than I expected, Tsuzuru-kun! Now we only have to do our best in practice so we can perform the play in top condition! Sakuya Yes! Tsuzuru It seems practice will be tough, huh. Citron I'm looking forward to it. Masumi Your tension is high somehow. Izumi That's obvious. Tsuzuru-kun wrote a really good script, after all. I'm looking forward to our practice. Masumi Hmm. I should write a script too... Izumi You should just do your best as an actor, Masumi-kun! Well then, we will start the read-through tomorrow. Make sure to read it, guys! Izumi (Thanks to the finished script, everyone was more motivated in today's practice.) (Now, I should hand out the script to Itaru-san too and let him know about his role.) (I wonder if he's already recovered...) Are you there, Itaru-san? It's me, Tachibana. ...? (Is he sleeping? But I heard clattering noises from inside...) Itaru-san, I'm coming in, okay? Itaru ——Don't come in! Izumi !! I-Itaru-san? Itaru Ah, you've gotta be kidding me. I just missed three kills. Shit, I'll kill you, shrimp. Izumi I-I-I-I-Itaru-san? Itaru Don't just come in as you please. Can you see I'm busy now? Izumi (His, his face is so close... Hold on, this situation is.. Is this the so-called kabedon...!?) By busy, you mean busy playing games, right... I mean, who are you... Itaru Itaru Chigasaki, so what? Izumi Eeeeeh.... (Seeing the adult-like Itaru-san like this is...) Y-Y-You must be feeling really unwell, right...!? Ugh, this script, please read it! We already decided on your role! Get well soon! Sorry to bother you! Izumi I, I was surprised... (I hope he'll recover tomorrow.. He will, won't he?)
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Act 1
Episode 9: Romeo and Julius

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Izumi Um, so the title is “Romeo and”... “Julius”? Sakuya It looks like Juliet is a boy. Masumi A drag queen? Citron Oh, how novel. Izumi So it’s about a friendship between two men. .... (...This is really entertaining.) Sakuya This script is really entertaining! Izumi Yep. He didn’t just make Juliet a boy—it also works as a friendship story of its own. Citron It’s good. Masumi Average. Izumi Now let’s decide everyone’s roles—. *Door opens* Tsuzuru —Director, the script! Izumi Tsuzuru-kun? Tsuzuru Th-the script. How is it...? Izumi Perfect. We’re going with this for next month’s performance. Tsuzuru Really!? Izumi Yup. Tsuzuru Yes—! I’m so glad.... Izumi Thanks for working so hard. I wondered what you were going to do about the crossdressing issue, but I didn’t think you’d solve it like this. Sakuya How did you come up with the idea to make Juliet a boy? Tsuzuru It’s not exactly Romeo and Juliet, but... I used my own experiences. I was separated from a friend because of our families once. Izumi So it’s based off of your own experiences? Tsuzuru Well, not exactly, but my family was poor, so my friend who was the son of a wealthy business owner was apparently told not to play with me... We really got along, but we don’t talk anymore. Citron I understand how you feel. Adult affairs are a pain. Tsuzuru You mean adult issues. Suddenly it sounds sketchy. Sakuya This script has a happy ending; it’s not a tragedy where they’re forced apart. Tsuzuru I heard that the previous Spring Troupe had a bright, traditional image, so I thought we should stick to that. Izumi You’re right. I think it’s an excellent script for the Reborn Spring Troupe’s debut play. Now let’s decide on roles. Tsuzuru Ah, actually, I had roles in mind for everyone when writing the script. Izumi Really? Tsuzuru I imagined Sakuya as the main character, Romeo. Sakuya Eh!? Me!? Tsuzuru Since you were the first member out of all of us, and you seem the most Spring-Troupe-like. Izumi Bright, energetic, and straightforward. You have the classic image. Tsuzuru Agreed. Sakuya No, please, so long as I can stand on stage, I don’t mind being an extra, or even a background! Izumi The background isn’t even a role. Sakuya But, I mean, are you sure it’s okay for me to...? Citron It’s no protein. Tsuzuru Problem. Do you have trouble with non-Japanese languages too? Masumi I don’t care. Izumi Then our leader is Sakuya-kun! Sakuya I’ll do my best! Izumi As the leader, I also want you to bring the Spring Troupe together and keep them together. Can you do that? Sakuya The leader...? I wonder if I can. Izumi I’m sure you can, Sakuya-kun. Sakuya ...I’ll work hard! Izumi That’s the spirit! What about the other roles? Tsuzuru Julius is Masumi. Masumi Hm. Tsuzuru I’m Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. Julius’s older brother figure, Tybalt, is Itaru-san. Izumi That suits everyone’s ages, too. Tsuzuru And Friar Lawrence is Citron-san. Citron O—h. The friar doesn’t have many lines. Tsuzuru That’s the point. Citron So you’re just bullying me because I’m a newcomer overflowing with talent. Tsuzuru You can’t speak Japanese that well, right!? Izumi I see. The friar doesn’t have many lines, but he needs to leave a big impression on the audience in the short time he’s on stage. It’s perfect for Citron-kun! Tsuzuru Yeah. Izumi You really did think about who to cast as each character—everyone fits the image of their role. This is even better than I expected, Tsuzuru-kun! Now all that’s left is to practice and perform in our best condition! Sakuya Yes! Tsuzuru Practice seems like it’ll be rough. Citron I’m looking forward to it. Masumi You’re kind of excited. Izumi Of course I am. We just got such an amazing script. I’m looking forward to practice. Masumi Hm. I could handle writing a script too... Izumi Masumi-kun, you should do your best as an actor! We’ll start practicing lines tomorrow, so make sure you’ve read your scripts thoroughly! Izumi (Everyone was more enthusiastic during practice today because the script was done.) (I should go hand Itaru-san the script and let him know about his role.) (I wonder if he’s feeling better now...) *Knocks* Izumi Itaru-san, are you here? This is Tachibana. ...? (Is he sleeping? But I can hear a quiet clicking noises from inside...) Itaru-san, I’m coming in? *Door opens* Itaru —GET OUT! Izumi !! I-Itaru-san? Itaru Ah, you gotta be messing with me, I missed at least 3 kills with that. Shit, you’re dead, small fry. Izumi I-I-I-I-Itaru-san? Itaru Don’t come barging in without my permission. Can’t you see that I’m busy? Izumi (H-his face is so close.... Is this what you call a kabe-don...!?) You’re busy playing... games... Actually, who are you... Itaru I’m Chigasaki Itaru. Got a problem? Izumi Eeeeh.... (What happened to the grown-up Itaru-san...) I-I see, you must be feeling really unwell....!? Um, this is the script! Please read it! Your role is also written right there! Take care! Sorry for intruding! Izumi Th-that surprised me.... (I hope he’ll be better tomorrow... he’ll be better, right?)
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