Tsukasa contacted you just for me...?

I don't know what to say.

Thank you very much.

Oh, don't mind me. I simply came here to see what was going on and possibly learn something from it.

Learn something?

Yes. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime show in a way, you see?

The protagonists swear to love each other while wearing special outfits. You could even say it's more of a show than actual shows or plays, no?

Yes, I see...

Sadly, that show may not be happening today.

Oh? What do you mean by that?

Well...

I see. I didn't realize that had happened.

And there's nobody else here that can act as a replacement director?

No, there isn't.

One person seemed like a veteran, but not exactly a director...

They even said that it'd be too hard for anyone there to look after everyone and bring them all together.

Yes, I see. Tell me, when is everything scheduled to start...?

2 pm...

It's 11 am now, so we only have about three hours...

Three hours...

(That may be just enough time...)

(The scenario itself looks rather simple and the cast already has everything they need, including costumes.)

(But...)

...?

(This is where they'll need me to actually direct...)

Hm...?

People seem to be gathering in the garden. Do you know what's happening?

Oh, those are the other extras and...

Everyone, thank you so much for gathering here today for this ceremony.

I believe she's the bride.

I received word from the staff that the director won't be able to make it today, and I've decided to cancel the little surprise we planned for today...

I will make sure to let your agency know so that you will be compensated for what was scheduled today.

I appreciate you all coming today, but you are now free to go. Thank you very much.

I guess, let's go home then...

Yeah.

It's not like there's anything we can do about it so...

*Sigh*...

(Oh...)

(I feel so bad for her. She planned everything and gathered all these people just for today...)

(If it were me in her shoes and wasn't able to participate in an event I practiced so hard for, I'm not sure what I'd do...)

Aoyagi?

Are you sure about doing this?

Huh?

I mean... What choice do I have...?

But you gathered everyone here today just for this moment.

There must be a reason behind going through all that trouble...

Yes, there is...

I feel awful about having to cancel this too.

The truth is, my fiancé did this when he proposed to me. There was singing and dancing, and he gave me my engagement ring in the end...

I always thought that he was a straight arrow who shied away from being flashy, but he did it all just to see me smile and laugh...

That's why I want him to smile back for me, but there's nothing I can do now...

(Smile and laugh...)

(Oh what a fool I've been...)

(How did I allow myself to hesitate for even a moment considering I already make shows with them...)

I need to get ready myself, so if you'll excuse me...

Please wait...!

Kamishiro?

Who are you...?

My name is Rui Kamishiro, the director/actor for one of the stages at Phoenix Wonderland.

Phoenix Wonderland? As in the amusement park?

The very same. If you'll allow me, I'd like to take over as the director of your little performance.

Huh? But you'd have no time to prepare until the ceremony starts. How do you plan on...?

Fear not. Leave everything to me and I promise to give you the perfect performance.

Th-Thank you...

But...

The weather is beautiful. Not a single cloud in the sky. Is this not the ideal day to celebrate such an occasion...?

You should be smiling on a day like this, not frowning. The bride and the groom together.

Oh...

Thank you very much...

But are you sure...?

Yes, indeed.

Let's make today's ceremony one to remember.

Yes, let's!

...!

But I'd like to ask a few questions about you and your fiancé just to get my bearings.

About us...?

Yes, of course!

Oh, the staff. Excuse me...!

I'd like to discuss a few things with the extras once more if you don't mind...!

Huh? Oh, yes, of course!

Right this way...!

Thank you, Kamishiro.

Oh, we shouldn't be celebrating just yet. It'll have to wait until after our show succeeds.

So, let's get everything ready for the opener!