Whoa...

(Look at this theatre...!

It's like a castle straight out of a fairytale...)

Wow... So this is the Morinomiya Revue...

This theatre's so pretty!!!!

Yes, I wasn't expecting it to be quite so extravagant! Not only that, the path between here and the station was designed in the same manner...

I suppose we should expect nothing less from the Morinomiya Revue, since it's been around for over a hundred years.

Yeah. The all-female Suzurangumi is so popular that even people overseas talk about them...

But recently, the all-male Kikyogumi has started to gain some traction as well. Getting to train here really is a huge honor...

Indeed!

We'll need to thank Emu's brothers again later for winning us this opportunity!

Yeah.

...

Huh...?

You're standing as straight as an arrow, Nene! Is everything okay?

Oh, yeah... But I am feeling pretty nervous.

Morinomiya is like a dream stage for people who dream of becoming musical actors.

Hehe. Very true.

Their grand and refined shows are captivating to not just the viewing public, but also actors all over.

Precisely! The pinnacle of musical excellence in Japan! Quite a few former Morinomiya members have gone on to become famous actors!

But we can't leave out the part about their practices being really hard...

Yes, they are famous for pushing their actors to the absolute limit.

Exactly.

Which is why I think we need to be prepared mentally.

(But I'm not just feeling nervous right now. I mean...)

Excuse me.

You're Wonderlands×Showtime, yes?

...!

Y-Yes, that's us!

It's wonderful to finally meet you.

My name is Arita. I'm a member of the production team here at the Morinomiya Revue.

I'll be your guide today, so I'll be happy to explain everything as needed. For now, I'm very much looking forward to working with all of you.

Yes!

We also look forward to working with you!!

First, let me show you around our facilities. Please, come this way.

Thank you...!!

I have to say, this place is astounding...!

The theatre is one thing, but this rehearsal room is enormous!

I'm also surprised by how much equipment this place has available. I suppose I shouldn't expect anything less from a highly successful enterprise.

Yeah!

I wanna learn as much as I can about how they run things around here!

Hehe. Your brothers indicated that to us a little while back, so we went ahead and created a special position for you.

During your time here, you'll mostly be involved in the operational side of things.

Wait, really?!

Thank you very much!

Anyway, this concludes my tour. From here, I'll be explaining more about how you'll be practicing...

Oh, okay!

But there's something I need to mention to all of you first.

I regret to inform that you will not be practicing with any members of this revue during your time here.

Huh?

We agreed to give you all this opportunity after seeing everything you've all done at Phoenix Wonderland...

Unfortunately, outside of publicity events, non-affiliated parties are not allowed to observe our rehearsals. This is a mandate from management.

Oh, I see...

So, during this visit, you'll all be training with the Morinomiya Music Academy.

What...?! We get to take lessons at the Morinomiya Music Academy?!

Hey, I've heard of that school!

It's where everyone studies to become members of the Morinomiya Revue, right?

That's right.

Several hundred apply to enroll each year, but they're competing for around thirty spots.

Only those who are accepted can apply to become members of the Morinomiya Revue. In other words, they're the best of the best.

Also, practices at the academy are also divided based on gender.

So, Mr. Tenma, Mr. Kamishiro, you'll be participating in the all-boys practices.

And you in the all-girls practices, Ms. Kusanagi.

...!

Huh? Wait a second...

I'm doing operations, Tsukasa and Rui are with the boys, and Nene's with the girls... Doesn't that mean we're all gonna be separated?

Yes, it does.

This is a little different from what we're used to, but...

Understood...!

I am a little worried about being separated from the others.

But getting to train at the Morinomiya Music Academy is a huge opportunity for us. I'm really looking forward to this experience...!

Alright, Ms. Kusanagi, this is the class you'll be working with starting today for the next three months.

Okay...!

(Beyond this door are Morinomiya's students...)

(The chosen few who've gathered from all over Japan. Their acting and singing skills must surely be incredible.)

(But...)

(I don't have time to be scared.)

(Because I'm also going to keep growing as an actress!!)

Anyway, Ms. Kusanagi, shall we enter?

Yes!