Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today. I know you're both very busy people.

You don't need to be so formal with us.

Yeah, have a seat. I'll ask someone to bring us some drinks.

No, that won't be necessary.

I plan on leaving before Emu returns.

I see...

Then, let's get down to business.

What is this “important matter” you wished to discuss with us?

Today, I'd like to discuss what we'll be doing as a troupe moving forward.

Would you mind elaborating...?

To cut to the chase...

I would like Wonderlands×Showtime to become a freelance troupe that operates independent of the park.

Freelance...?

Yes.

Care to explain further...?

First, as I'm sure you're both keenly aware, Tsukasa and Nene are absolutely aching to keep growing as actors.

And in order to do that, they feel that they'll need to go out into the world and experience many new things.

I'd like to support them in their endeavors...

I believe they should be allowed to spread their wings, work with other actors, troupes, groups and companies...

Simultaneously...

I'd like the four of us to keep doing shows together.

My hope is that we can pursue our dreams together.

Which is why I'd like the opportunity to separate ourselves from the park and become a freelance troupe.

However...

I also understand that us leaving so suddenly would cause quite a few problems for Phoenix Wonderland.

We've been fortunate enough to gain a sizable fan base through the night shows and our ambassadorial performances.

Yes, you have...

The numbers for anything show-related have only been going up. And your troupe's role in that has not been small.

If possible, we'd like for you all to stay.

Thank you very much...

I don't wish to cause you or the park any trouble.

Which is why I'm proposing a solution that benefits both us and Phoenix Wonderland.

As a freelance troupe, we could agree to a deal that allows us to keep performing shows on a semi-regular basis at the Wonder Stage.

I see...

That would certainly help us quite a lot, since we wouldn't have to immediately part ways with Wonderlands×Showtime.

At the same time...

As the park's operators, we can't immediately get on board with your proposal.

First, once you leave the park, you'll be putting on fewer shows there. That puts us in a tough position.

And there are other issues to consider.

We'd be giving you special treatment, which the other cast members may not like.

Worst case scenario, others will see what you're doing as a sign to also go independent. Operating the park would become incredibly difficult.

With those considerations in mind, we can't give just your troupe special treatment...

There's also a point we need to set straight.

You said you'd like “the four of you” to keep doing shows together.

So, you're including Emu...?

Yes...

I'm here not only to ask you both about us becoming freelancers, but also to discuss this matter.

Would you mind allowing me to invite Emu along?

...

(I had a feeling this would happen...)

Do you understand what you're saying...?

You're essentially trying to take away a member of the Otori family.

Yes, I know I'm asking a lot...

But I feel that I need to ask Emu to come with us.

Just once. Please, give me a chance to invite her...

Because Emu...

She's our dear friend...

Fine...

...

This is ultimately her decision to make.

As I just mentioned, you becoming freelancers poses many problems for us.

However, we're also not in a position to force you to stay on your current contracts.

We'll consider your proposal...

Let us hope that it works out for both parties in the end.

...!

Thank you very much.

Practice should be ending soon.

Emu's going to be home in not too long...

Yes...

I'll take my leave here.

Again, thank you both for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with me.