(We just have the final fight scene left to shoot. It's the film's climax, so I need to prepare for it as best I can.)

<Nene!>

Huh...? L-Len?

What are you doing here at this hour?

<Hehe. Remember that film you said you're making with your class? I came over to see how it's going!>

Oh, it's going really well.

Also, Len, you were right.

<Huh? About what?>

Remember that wall I talked about and how you said it'd disappear after I got to know everyone better?

Talking to them as we shot our film made everything you said come true...

They're all their own people with their likes and dislikes. I learned about the dreams they have, or that they like taking care of children...all kinds of things.

After hearing all their stories, that wall startled crumbling away bit by bit, just like you said...

Now, it feels like I'm talking to them like regular classmates...

<Nene...>

But there are still some things about them that I don't know how to deal with... For example, the way they get excited so easily.

<Still, I'm really glad you got a chance to know them better!>

<I can't wait to see what your guys' film looks like once it's all done!>

*Nod*

Thanks.

<But how am I gonna actually watch it...?

You only get to screen it at school, right?>

Don't worry. Once it's all done, I'll bring a copy of the video over to SEKAI. We can watch it together there.

<Really?! Thank goodness.>

Huh? A message...?

It's so late. Who's...?

What...?!

Oh, Kusanagi!

Shiraishi, Shinonome...

Where's Soda...?

He's here.

Hahaha... Sorry, Kusanagi.

I picked a great time to get injured, huh...?

No, don't say that...!

More importantly, are you okay?

It's nothing serious.

Like I said in my message, it's a light sprain.

But since it's my ankle...

I'm really sorry, but I don't think I can do any more stunts...

O-Okay...

S-Still, I'm relieved...

Thank goodness it's nothing serious.

Yeah... I really am sorry, everyone!

First I can't act, and now I'm out as a stunt double. I feel like such a burden...

It's all spilled milk...

Also, it's not like you got hurt on purpose.

What he said! You don't need to worry or apologize since we know you were doing your best!

Still, what are we gonna do...?

We're shooting the climax really soon. We can't wait around for his sprain to heal because of our reservation for that site and how the film still needs to be edited.

Right...

We'll need to find a replacement.

But can any of us replace him...?

I mean, they'd have no time to practice... At this rate, the climax is gonna end up being really dull...

I'm not sure there's anything we can do about that.

Finding someone okay is better than not finishing the film...

But we've come so far...

(It's true that filming something of high quality may be difficult now that Soda's out...)

(But is this the way to go...?)

(We've put in all this work...

If all we're thinking at the end of our shoot is how we had no choice but to cut a few corners and make a dull final product...)

(This film's gonna make us feel a lot of regret.)

...

(And Soda...

He'll probably think it's all his fault.)

(Just like when...)

(That's the worst feeling in the world...)

(I was given a second chance with Tsukasa and the others. I got an opportunity to make things right...)

(But this film may be everyone's only chance.)

(As the director, I don't want this film to end on a sour note...)

(So!)

Um, everyone...

Can I have your attention for a second?

What's up, Kusanagi?

I... I don't want this film to cause someone to feel any regret. Not after all the hard work we put into it...

I want us to all genuinely feel good about what we made together.

Kusanagi...

So, let's put our heads together and make sure we all come out of this with no regrets...

Let's come up with the best possible solution we can for this situation. A solution that doesn't involve cutting corners.

Yeah...

We shouldn't be thinking such negative thoughts. Instead, we should be coming up with ways to make our film better!

Exactly.

So, about finding a replacement.

I'll do it. If my stunt double is out, then the simplest solution is for me to do my own stunts...

Shinonome...

Soda, you'll need to show me what to do during the final scene. I know we don't have time, but this is our only option.

Okay.

Thanks...

No problem.

But there's no way I'll be able to do the same things an experienced martial artist like Soda can...

Is there a way to mask that?

Something that'll make what I do look flashier...

Flashier...?

Oh, I know!

What if you wore a cape or something?

A cape?

Yeah, that's not a bad idea...

Capes are used during shows a lot because they help draw attention to the wearer... In our case, it'd be like throwing in a bit of extra spice at the end.

The last scene also involves our hero returning from his journey in search of cooking ingredients, so him wearing something over his clothes would seem completely normal.

Tachibana, would you be able to lend us a hand with this?

Yeah, no problem.

I'll ask everyone working on costumes to help me come up with a design right away.

Thank you...!

Then, Soda, can you and the others come up with some stunts that involve a cape?

Y-Yeah, of course!

Also, we can change up our camera angles a bit...

Amisawa, remember that drone footage you showed me the other day? The final showdown would probably look really cool if we shot it from a bunch of different angles.

Definitely!

Alright, I'll look up how to do all that!

I think that's about all I can think of...

Let's keep brainstorming and coming up with ideas together. And...

The goal's in sight, so let's keep doing our best to make our film a good one.

Yeah!

Yes!